October Newsletter

Startup Social - Where Innovation Met Connection!

Startup Social Bengaluru 2023, curated by Cisco for Startups, brought together over 110 attendees, including founders, mentors, investors, and other stakeholders in the heart of Bengaluru's Indiranagar at Daddy. The evening featured a workshop on Global Structuring for SaaS Companies, a keynote on Mastering Customer Delight in the Hypergrowth App economy, and a fireside chat on 'Sustainability as a Service. It was an evening of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, showcasing our commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem.

Fueling Innovation and Growth at India Mobile Congress.

As part of the India Mobile Congress startup program, Aspire aims to cultivate innovation by facilitating connections among startups, investors, and established enterprises, fostering new entrepreneurial endeavours and partnerships. The recent masterclass led by Sruthi Kannan, Head of Cisco for Startups, delved into the art of Mastering Digital Experiences for Customer Bliss.

SenseGiz, a Cisco for Startups cohort, showcased its innovations at the IMC startup event through their booth. Their presence highlighted the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and IoT products, including Gateways, COINs, and FINDs, and witnessed the latest advancements in the field.

Velmenni, another noteworthy participant at the IMC, showcased their contributions to the event. As an exhibitor, they added value to the India Mobile Congress with their innovative offerings.

VuNet Systems recognised Challenger in AIOps to Elevate Observability and Customer Experience.

VuNet Systems, a Cisco for Startups cohort, has been recognized as a Challenger in the Omdia Universe: AIOps, 2023-24 vendor assessment research report. This acknowledgement speaks to their exemplary execution and strategic prowess within the AIOps landscape. VuNet's standout feature is its ability to delve deep into infrastructure metrics during root cause analysis, setting it apart from the competition. Roy Illsley, Chief Analyst at Omdia, commends VuNet for going beyond conventional infrastructure metrics and focusing on transaction payload key metrics, logs, and APIs.

SatSure, a Cisco for Startups Alumni, to Launch Four High-Resolution Satellites with $35 Million Investment.

SatSure, an alumnus of Cisco for Startups, is on a venture with a $35 million investment plan to launch four high-resolution earth imaging satellites by 2025. Founded by former ISRO scientists and entrepreneurs, the company specializes in high-quality optical and multispectral data. SatSure is focused on addressing India's national security and disaster management needs, with the launch scheduled for November 2025. So far, they've secured $20 million in funding for this groundbreaking project, illustrating their commitment to innovation and growth.

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