Cybersecurity startup watchTowr, which specializes in external attack surface management, secured $19 million in Series A funding. This financial boost elevates the total investment in the company to $29 million. The influx of capital is set to propel watchTowr’s global expansion efforts, which include scaling its go-to-market, research and engineering teams.
The company has technological offerings designed to mimic the creativity and persistence of real-world attackers, thereby enabling organizations to swiftly adapt to new tactics and emerging threats. This approach allows watchTowr’s proprietary Continuous Automated Red Teaming, or CART, technology to safeguard customers against sophisticated cyber threats on a global scale, especially amid advancements in AI.
To further strengthen its strategic direction, watchTowr welcomed Chris Merritt, former president of field operations and chief revenue officer at Cloudflare, to its board of directors. The company says Merritt’s extensive experience and expertise are expected to guide its growth and solidify its position as a leader in the cybersecurity domain.
