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Blackwall Secures $100M Funding Amid Rising Bot Traffic Challenges

Blackwall Secures $100M Funding Amid Rising Bot Traffic Challenges

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ThreatCluster •October 22, 2026 at 11:43 UTC
  • •Blackwall raised $100 million, quadrupling its valuation to $2.2 billion.
  • •The company focuses on managing bot traffic and AI agent interactions for hosting providers.
  • •Blackwall plans to expand operations across 12 strategic regions worldwide.

Estonia-based Blackwall has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $2.2 billion. The funding was led by AVP, with participation from existing investors. Blackwall provides web traffic security tools that help hosting providers manage increasing bot traffic, particularly from AI agents. Its platform includes bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and web application firewall capabilities, filtering billions of requests daily. CEO Nikita Rozenberg emphasized the need for systems to manage interactions between AI agents and websites. The company plans to expand operations across 12 strategic regions globally. Blackwall's approach involves deploying its services within hosting providers' infrastructures rather than competing directly with them.

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Timeline

2026-10-20
Blackwall announces Series C funding
Blackwall raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $2.2 billion.
Techcrunch
2026-10-21
Funding announcement reported by Konsulteer
Konsulteer reported on Blackwall's $100 million funding round and its plans for expansion.
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Common questions

What services does Blackwall provide?
Blackwall offers bot mitigation, DDoS protection, web application firewall, and AI traffic management.
Who led the funding round?
The Series C funding round was led by AVP, with participation from Dawn Capital, MMC Ventures, and Tera Ventures.
What are Blackwall's future plans?
Blackwall plans to expand its operations across 12 strategic regions globally.