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Cloudforce

Category: AI in Education

A specialized AI and cloud solutions provider dedicated to democratizing safe, equitable, and mission-critical generative AI tools for highly regulated sectors. Cloudforce was founded in 2010. The company is led by Husein Sharaf. Based in National Harbor, USA. Team size: 50-100. Total funding raised: $10.0M. Latest round: Series A (Jan 2025). Key investors include ["Owl Ventures","Microsoft"].

Founded
2010
Headquarters
National Harbor, USA
Team size
50-100
Total funding
$10.0M

Value proposition

Bridges the gap between advanced cloud infrastructure and ethical AI implementation, ensuring that emerging technologies are accessible, secure, and unbiased for underserved communities.

Products and solutions

["Custom Generative AI Solutions (Azure-based)","AI Readiness & Strategy Assessments","Cloud Infrastructure Modernization (Azure)","Data Analytics & Intelligence Platforms","Managed Cloud & Security Services"]

Unique value

Combines deep Microsoft Azure expertise with a 'Social Impact' first approach, focusing specifically on the 'Equity' gap in AI to ensure technology benefits all socioeconomic tiers.

Target customer

Educational institutions (K-12 and Higher Ed), healthcare providers, government agencies, and enterprises requiring responsible AI deployment.

Industries served

["Education (EdTech)","Healthcare","Public Sector / Government","Non-Profit & Social Impact","Enterprise Technology"]

Technology advantage

As a 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year, they possess elite-level access to the Azure OpenAI ecosystem and proprietary frameworks for deploying 'Safe AI' in sensitive environments like classrooms and clinics.

How they differentiate

Cloudforce differentiates through a 'Social Impact' first lens, focusing specifically on the 'Equity' gap in AI. Unlike broad IT integrators, they specialize in deploying 'Safe AI' frameworks within highly regulated and underserved sectors like K-12 education and public health, backed by elite-level Microsoft Azure engineering status.

Main competitors

["Avanade","Insight Enterprises","Slalom Consulting"]

Key partnerships

["Microsoft (Strategic Partner and Series A Investor)","Owl Ventures (Lead Series A Investor / World's largest EdTech VC)","Microsoft Philanthropies"]

Notable customers

["Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS)","Microsoft Philanthropies","Various US Government Agencies","Maryland Department of Health"]

Major milestones

["Named 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Social Impact","Secured $10M Series A funding in January 2025 to scale AI for Education","Multiple appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies","Recognized as a 'Top Workplace' by The Washington Post"]

Growth metrics

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for multiple consecutive years; team size scaled to 50-100 employees prior to institutional funding.

Market positioning

Specialized AI and Cloud Solutions Partner for Regulated Industries and Social Impact.

Geographic focus

Primarily North America, with a heavy concentration in the Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. public sector corridor.

Patents and IP

No registered patents disclosed; focus is on proprietary implementation frameworks and service-to-product IP.

About Husein Sharaf

Husein Sharaf is the Founder and CEO of Cloudforce with over 20 years of experience in cloud architecture and technology leadership. Since founding Cloudforce in 2010, he has scaled the firm into a premier Microsoft Solutions Partner, culminating in the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Social Impact. He is a recognized expert in Azure ecosystem development and is currently leading the company's pivot into specialized AI solutions for the public and private sectors.

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