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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.