8Layers, a Spanish security startup, has closed a $1.1 million pre-seed extension, reaching a total of $2.9 million in funding. This investment will enhance its digital identity protection platform, which integrates multiple security features and aims to expand its presence across Europe.
Spanish security startup 8Layers has successfully closed a pre-seed extension round, raising an additional $1.1 million. This new funding boosts its total early-stage investment to $2.9 million.
The round was led by Criteria Venture Tech and Bankinter, with earlier investments from JME Ventures, Lanai Ventures, Draper B1, and Secways.
8Layers specializes in digital identity protection through its platform, which combines Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR).
The platform connects with identity providers such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and AWS IAM to securely manage identities across various services and tools.
The solution provided by 8Layers includes real-time threat detection, risk scoring for identities, and dormancy detection. It detects potential identity kill chains by correlating signals and adding contextual information.
8Layers also offers compliance mapping to ensure identity controls meet European regulatory frameworks.
The new investment will allow 8Layers to enhance its go-to-market strategy and accelerate its expansion efforts throughout Europe. According to CEO Daniel Garcia Moran, the entry of strategic partners signifies a growing priority for digital identity security within the financial sector.
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8Layers, a Spanish security startup, has closed a $1.1 million pre-seed extension, reaching a total of $2.9 million in funding. This investment will enhance its digital identity protection platform, which integrates multiple security features and aims to expand its presence across Europe.