Brno-based startup Whalebone, which develops user-centric cybersecurity products, has secured €13.35 million in a Series B round led by Unbound, with support from existing investors. The investment will support global expansion and enhance its cybersecurity solutions.
- Founded in 2016 by Richard Malovic and Robert Sefr, Whalebone develops advanced, user-centric cybersecurity solutions designed for telecommunications providers, ISPs, enterprises, governments, and public institutions.
- The company specializes in DNS-based security, offering seamless, no-installation protection against malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks. Whalebone partners with Tier 1 telcos and global organizations, integrating its cybersecurity technology directly into networks to safeguard millions of users.
- In 2024, Whalebone was repeatedly ranked as the 158th fastest-growing company in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With a global team of over 100 experts, the startup continues to expand its cybersecurity solutions, protecting millions of users worldwide.
Details of the deal
- The investment was led by Unbound, a London-based venture capital firm that backs fast-growing tech companies. Unbound focuses on investing in innovative businesses at the Series B stage and beyond, helping them scale in both developed and emerging markets.
"We are impressed by how Whalebone has created a proposition that benefits both operators and their subscribers. We are thrilled to lead this investment and look forward to leveraging our experience and networks to fuel Whalebone’s next stage of growth," founder and CEO of Unbound, Shravin Bharti Mittal, commented.
- Existing investors, including Day One Capital, a Budapest-based venture capital firm, support early-stage technology companies from Central Eastern Europe on their global journey.
- The fresh Series B funding of €13.35 million will drive Whalebone’s global expansion, enhance customer success, accelerate product development, and strengthen its threat intelligence capabilities. It will also support growth in enterprise and public sectors, reinforcing Whalebone’s mission to protect 1 billion people.
“We have always been strategic in our growth, and this funding will help us scale our business while staying committed to our mission of protecting 1 billion people. We were ultimately convinced that this investment from a strategic growth partner like Unbound would allow us to reach our ambitious goals faster and more effectively," claims Richard Malovic, CEO of Whalebone.
