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CounterCraft

San Sebastian, ES · Founded 2015 · 44 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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CounterCraft develops a deception-driven threat intelligence platform that uses deception technology to lure attackers away from critical assets while collecting actionable threat intelligence. The platform is deployed by governments, nation-states, and enterprise organizations to defend IT and OT networks against ransomware, lateral movement, insider threats, and other cyber threats.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

CounterCraft was founded in 2015 by David Barroso, Fernando Braquehais, and Daniel Brett.

DBDavid Barroso
David BarrosoCEO and founderDavid Barroso is founder and CEO of CounterCraft, a deception-driven threat intelligence platform for detecting and countering cyber threats including ransomware and insider threats. He has expertise in incident response, threat management, and building teams to address complex security challenges.
FBFernando Braquehais
Fernando BraquehaisHead of Development, co-founder
DB
Daniel BrettCo-founder

Investors · 10

eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSlisted by eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSMünster · $2.2M – $6.5M
Elewitlisted by ElewitMadrid

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Evolution Equity Partnerslisted by Evolution Equity PartnersNew York · $20M – $150M

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In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

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eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners AGreported

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WayrareportedMadrid · $54K – $5.4M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

eCAPITALORZARed Eléctrica Group

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2016–2020

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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In the news

CounterCraft raises $5 million in a funding round led by Adara Ventures, and joined by new investors eCAPITAL and Red Eléctrica Groupcountercraftsec.com · Jun 2020CounterCraft Raises 1M€ Seed Funding from Leading EU Venture Capital firmscountercraftsec.com · Aug 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does CounterCraft do?
CounterCraft develops a deception-driven threat intelligence platform that uses deception technology to lure attackers away from critical assets while collecting actionable threat intelligence. The platform is deployed by governments, nation-states, and enterprise organizations to defend IT and OT networks against ransomware, lateral movement, insider threats, and other cyber threats.
Who founded CounterCraft?
CounterCraft was founded by David Barroso, Fernando Braquehais, Daniel Brett in 2015.
Who are CounterCraft's investors?
CounterCraft's investors include Adara Ventures, eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS, Elewit, Evolution Equity Partners, In-Q-Tel, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners AG, Wayra.
How much funding has CounterCraft raised?
CounterCraft has disclosed $5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is CounterCraft headquartered?
CounterCraft is headquartered in San Sebastian, ES.