- watchTowr raises $19M in Series A funding
- Startup offers real-time vulnerability assessment
- Funds will drive global expansion and team growth
Hacking the Hackers
watchTowr, a Singaporean cybersecurity startup, has successfully raised $19 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia).
The company, founded in 2021, specializes in continuous vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, providing real-time insights into potential security weaknesses.
Always-On Defense
The startup’s approach involves simulating hacker behavior and analyzing companies’ assets, including cloud services and shadow IT.
This constant vigilance allows watchTowr to identify and validate weaknesses rapidly, enabling organizations to respond to potential threats within hours rather than relying on periodic testing.
Fueling Global Growth
watchTowr plans to use the newly acquired funds to expand its market initiatives and bolster its research and engineering capabilities.
The company is actively recruiting for its go-to-market, research, and engineering teams, aiming to accelerate its global expansion efforts in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
