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Bengaluru, India – June 23, 2025 — NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, today launched Cohort 14 of its flagship startup accelerator, the NetApp Excellerator, spotlighting five breakthrough ventures advancing the future of AI infrastructure, security, and scalable platforms. The selected startups range from pre-seed to Series B, with a shared mission: to build intelligent solutions that can scale globally.

Handpicked from India, Israel, and the U.S., the Cohort 14 startups represent NetApp’s continued commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration and fueling deeptech growth.

Meet the Innovators – Cohort 14

• Synthefy – Developer of the world’s first foundation model for multi-modal time series data, unlocking deep insights with generative digital twins.
• Filo Systems – Creator of next-gen data compression engines that reduce transfer size and boost system performance across enterprises.
• Sentra – A cloud security disruptor using machine learning to classify and protect structured and unstructured data autonomously.
• TrueFoundry – A cloud-native platform enabling seamless deployment and scaling of ML and LLM applications across hybrid environments.
• Genloop.ai – Pioneer in privacy-first LLM deployment, transforming proprietary data into customized, secure AI solutions in record time.

Building the Future with NetApp

“We’re excited to onboard these transformative startups that are redefining what’s possible with AI,” said Vasanthi Ramesh, Managing Director, NetApp India. “Through the NetApp Excellerator, we not only provide mentorship and infrastructure, but also help convert technical breakthroughs into commercial outcomes.”

Since its inception in 2017, the NetApp Excellerator has emerged as one of India’s top five corporate innovation accelerators (NexTT Awards), with alumni raising over $600 million, including $25 million in the past quarter alone.

Each selected startup participates in a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) model, allowing them to validate technology, refine MVPs, and evolve go-to-market strategies in collaboration with NetApp experts.

“As the AI landscape grows, so does the need for secure, scalable systems,” said Yoav Regev, CEO, Sentra. “This partnership with NetApp strengthens our ability to deliver those systems to global enterprises.”

For more information or to apply, visit startup.netapp.in and follow @NetAppIndia and #NetAppExcellerator for program updates.