Blackwall (fka Botguard), a London, UK-based AI-enabled security and web infrastructure company, has raised €45 million in a Series B funding round.
Investors
The round was led by Dawn Capital, with participation from existing investor MMC Ventures.
Dawn is a European specialist B2B software investor, managing over $2 billion in assets. It focuses on early-stage investments, supporting companies from Series A and B, and continuing to fund high performers through growth rounds to exit. Dawn is investing through its $620m Dawn Capital V fund and the $80m Dawn Opportunities Fund, which targets top-performing companies for further investment.
Blackwall Use of Funds
With this funding, Blackwall will double its headcount, accelerate growth, and expand its presence in the U.S. and APAC regions.
About Blackwall
Founded in 2019 by Nikita Rozenberg and Denis Prochko, Blackwall provides security solutions to protect websites and web infrastructure from malicious automated threats, such as bots and cyber-attacks. Their flagship product, GateKeeper, is an AI-powered reverse proxy that defends against these threats by hiding servers from bots and hackers. It leverages next-generation bot and attack detection mechanisms to defend against malicious traffic and cyber threats. By partnering with hosting service providers, managed service providers, and eCommerce platforms, Blackwall helps small and medium-sized businesses reduce operational costs and enhance security.
Funding Details
Company: Blackwall
Raised: €45.0M
Round: Series B
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: Dawn Capital
Additional Investors: MMC Ventures
Company Website: https://www.blackwall.com/
Software Category: Web Security, AI Infrastructure Protection
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/botguard-raises-45-million-series-b-led-by-dawn-capital-rebrands-to-blackwall-302399841.html