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Dawnguard

Amsterdam, Netherlands

pre-seed$3.3M raisedCybersecurityEnterprise Softwarecloud-native

Total Raised

$3.3M

Stage

pre-seed

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2025

Team size

11-50

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About Dawnguard

AI-native cybersecurity platform for security architecture automation that helps organizations design, build, and operate secure cloud-native systems.

What sets it apart

Dawnguard embeds security into cloud architecture from day zero using AI to model and automate the manual workflows of security engineers and architects.

Sectors

CybersecurityEnterprise Softwarecloud-nativeAI-native

Business

ModelSaaS

CustomerEnterprise organizations building or operating cloud-native systems, particularly those in IT, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity roles

Notable

  • Secured $3M in pre-seed funding led by 9900 Capital
  • Emerged from stealth mode with a team of former cybersecurity leaders from IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and the military
  • Live with customers as of mid-2025, targeting general availability in June/July 2026

Funding rounds

1 Jul 2026

Led by BNVT Capital

With Curiosity VC, eCAPITAL

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FAQ

What does Dawnguard do?

AI-native cybersecurity platform for security architecture automation that helps organizations design, build, and operate secure cloud-native systems.

Where is Dawnguard based?

Dawnguard is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2025.

How much has Dawnguard raised?

Dawnguard has raised $3.3M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Dawnguard?

Investors in Dawnguard include 9900 Capital and Angel investors including scale-up founders and seasoned CIOs/CISOs.