• 2015

Company Description

CyLon (Cyber London) is Europe’s first cyber-security accelerator, headquartered in London.

CyLon (Cyber London) is Europe’s first cyber-security accelerator, headquartered in London. From defence to retail, telecoms to financial services, digital industries to health services, safeguarding information through rigorous and scalable cyber-security has become central to a successful economy. CyLon’s programme offers entrepreneurs all the training necessary to build and grow a successful cyber security company. During the programme, each team receives: Funding CyLon invests £15,000 in each team, in return for a 3% equity stake in your business. This funding allows you to commit fully to the three-month programme, and to focus on building your technology and company. You will be introduced to a variety of other investors throughout the programme, and will have the opportunity to pitch for further funding at CyLon’s Demo Day. Training Our intensive training curriculum covers both the challenges and opportunities encountered by early stage cyber security companies, helping you to achieve product-market fit in a uniquely technical and demanding industry. The curriculum includes everything from business fundamentals and recruitment to product pricing and technical training. Connections As the leading hub of cyber innovation in Europe, we pride ourselves on offering key connections for our startups. During the programme we invite leading figures from industry and government to speak to our companies, arrange business development trips, and introduce potential partners and clients. Office Space During the course of the programme, all teams will be based in our fantastic London office, kindly provided by Winton Capital. This space offers our companies everything from valuable collaboration opportunities to delicious lunches.