Blackwall
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
An AI-enabled security and web infrastructure platform that safeguards websites and applications from malicious automated threats. Blackwall was founded in 2019. The company is led by Nikita Rozenberg. Based in Tallinn, Estonia. Team size: 65. Total funding raised: $58.8M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Dawn Capital, MMC Ventures, Expeditions Fund, Red Dawn Ventures, Tera Ventures, Further Than Capital.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Team size
- 65
- Total funding
- $58.8M
Value proposition
Provides automated, easy-to-implement cybersecurity solutions that defend against AI-powered bots while reducing operational costs.
Products and solutions
GateKeeper (advanced reverse proxy with bot and attack detection), Ad fraud prevention solutions
Unique value
Focus on automation and ease of use via a channel-first model specifically designed for SMBs.
Target customer
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), hosting service providers, and managed service providers
Industries served
Cybersecurity, Hosting services, E-commerce platforms
Technology advantage
AI-enabled reverse proxy (GateKeeper) that filters out malicious traffic, reducing operating costs and enhancing security without extensive customization.
How they differentiate
Targets SMBs with automated, user-friendly solutions and a channel-based distribution model, unlike competitors focusing on larger enterprises.
Main competitors
Cloudflare, Imperva, DataDome
Key partnerships
Hosting providers, Managed service providers, E-commerce platforms
Major milestones
Rebranding from BotGuard to Blackwall Rapid deployment across 2.3M+ online services Successful Series B funding round to expand globally
Growth metrics
Platform deployed across more than 2.3 million websites and applications, with plans for further expansion and headcount doubling.
Market positioning
Leader in accessible cybersecurity for underserved SMBs
Geographic focus
Global focus with expansion into the US and APAC markets
Patents and IP
Not specified publicly
About Nikita Rozenberg
Nikita Rozenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Blackwall, an AI-enabled security and web infrastructure company. He, along with his co-founder Denis Prochko, started the company (formerly BotGuard) in 2019 to protect SMBs from malicious online traffic and automated threats. He has led the company through significant growth, including a €45 million Series B funding round.
Official website: https://www.blackwall.global