CounterCraft
San Sebastian, ES · Founded 2015 · 44 employees on LinkedIn · 9 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.
Founders & leadership
CounterCraft was founded in 2015 by David Barroso, Fernando Braquehais, and Daniel Brett.
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David BarrosoinCEO 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.
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Fernando BraquehaisHead of Development, co-founder
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Daniel BrettCo-founder
Investors · 9
Adara VenturesMadrid · $540K – $7.6M
ElewitTres Cantos
Evolution Equity PartnersNew York · $20M – $150M
In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
WayrareportedMadrid · $54K – $5.4M
Also in the syndicate · 4
eCAPITALEvolution EquityORZARed Eléctrica Group
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
- $5MraisedJun 2020 · 4 sources
Adara Ventures (lead), eCAPITAL, Evolution Equity, Evolution Equity Partners, ORZA, Red Eléctrica Group, Wayra
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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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, Elewit, Evolution Equity Partners, In-Q-Tel, Wayra.
- How much funding has CounterCraft raised?
- CounterCraft has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is CounterCraft headquartered?
- CounterCraft is headquartered in San Sebastian, ES.