8Layers Raises €1M Pre-seed Extension

Madrid-based cybersecurity company 8Layers has closed a €1 million extension of its pre-Seed round to strengthen its go-to-market strategy and accelerate commercialization across the European market, bringing the company's total funding to €2.5 million.

Investors

This round saw the participation of Criteria Venture Tech, the venture capital arm of CriteriaCaixa, and Bankinter.

8Layers Use of Funds

The capital will be used to strengthen the company's go-to-market strategy and accelerate commercialisation across the European market.

About 8Layers

Founded in 2024 by Daniel Garcia Moran, Pedro Palao, Pablo Carretero and Iago Salgado, 8Layers specialises in the protection of digital identities. Its platform, which became commercially available in May 2026, integrates Identity Security Posture Management, Identity Threat Detection and Response, and automated regulatory compliance.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://8layers.io

Company: 8Layers
Raised: €1M
Round: Pre-seed Extension
Funding Date: July 7, 2026
Additional Investors: Criteria Venture Tech, Bankinter
Software Category: Cybersecurity
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/07/spanish-cybersecurity-startup-8layers-extends-pre-seed-round-to-e2-5-million-total-funding/