Infrawatch Secures Funding for Cyber Intelligence Innovation
In a significant move for the cybersecurity landscape, Infrawatch, a London-based startup founded by Lloyd Davies, has successfully raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round. This round was co-led by Outward VC and Triple Point Ventures, with additional investments from Portfolio Ventures and several angel investors from the fintech and cybersecurity sectors.
Addressing a Critical Need in Cybersecurity
Founded by the 26-year-old former threat intelligence researcher at CrowdStrike and PwC, Infrawatch aims to tackle a pressing challenge in the cybersecurity field. Many security and fraud teams currently rely on a multitude of separate intelligence feeds that provide fragmented and outdated information. Recognizing this gap, Davies launched Infrawatch in 2025 to create a comprehensive solution.
The platform processes tens of billions of events daily, classifying various forms of internet infrastructure, including IP addresses, domains, proxies, and VPNs, which are all linked to cyber threats such as fraud, phishing, and online abuse. Unlike existing tools that only address parts of cyberattacks, Infrawatch’s platform offers a unified intelligence layer designed to streamline operations for security teams.
Innovative Technology and Diverse Team
The startup’s engine employs a combination of data-collection methods, including passive DNS, active scanning, and honeypot networks, enabling it to replace up to six traditional cybersecurity tools. With over 1,000 detection rules, security teams can customize detections to fit their specific needs.
The five-person team, which boasts experience from CrowdStrike, Recorded Future, and IBM, is committed to fostering diversity within the cybersecurity industry. Davies acknowledges the current gender disparity in the field and emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in creating innovative solutions.
Future Plans and Market Entry
With the new funding, Infrawatch plans to expand its team and data infrastructure, setting its sights on the US market, where there has already been strong interest from security teams. The company anticipates launching its services in the US by late 2026 or 2027.
As cyber threats evolve, Davies believes that Infrawatch will play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. “We’re already witnessing an increase in traffic from AI agents acting on behalf of users,” he notes, highlighting the need for advanced solutions in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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