Security Architecture Automation for Cloud-Native

Dawnguard provides a platform designed to shift security implementation to the earliest stages of system development, integrating protective measures from initial design through long-term operations. The platform gives engineering and security teams a shared environment for defining secure architecture while balancing cost, resilience, and sustainability considerations. Its AI- and machine learning-driven engines integrate across IT landscapes to identify issues during design, guide architectural decisions, and adapt to changing environments as systems evolve.

The company’s approach focuses on eliminating the traditional gap between design intent and real-world implementation. Dawnguard translates security requirements directly into enforceable code, reducing reliance on static documentation and spreadsheet-based processes. By embedding security considerations into architectural workflows before deployment, the platform supports proactive risk mitigation and minimizes the need for reactive fixes once systems are in production.

Based in The Hague, Netherlands, Dawnguard has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding from 9900 Capital and multiple angels.