Dawnguard Raises $3.4M Pre-seed

Dawnguard, based in Amsterdam, is a cybersecurity startup that provides a platform for automating security architecture and embedding it into the design and implementation stages of software development. The company has secured $3.4 million in additional pre-seed funding, bringing its total funding raised to approximately $6.4 million.

Investors

The round included participation from existing investor BNVT Capital, alongside new investors Curiosity VC and eCAPITAL.

Dawnguard Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to support a major expansion of its go-to-market activities, with a specific focus on the United States following the opening of its new office in New York. The funds will also help the company target regulated businesses, such as those in the financial services sector, as well as broader enterprise markets.

About Dawnguard

Founded by cyber security veterans from organizations like IBM, Amazon, and the Royal Netherlands Navy, Dawnguard helps engineering teams design secure and compliant cloud architecture. Their platform automatically generates production-ready infrastructure code and continuously validates systems against approved security designs to ensure protection against modern cyber threats.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://dawnguard.ai

Company: Dawnguard
Raised: $3.4M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: July 1, 2026
Additional Investors: BNVT Capital, Curiosity VC, eCAPITAL
Software Category: Cybersecurity
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2026/07/01/cyber-security-by-design-in-the-age-of-ai/