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First Watch - Cyber Security

First Watch works in Computer and Network Security, out of Hamilton, Waikato. It is privately held, and its site is firstwatchprotect.com. It holds one address on record, all in New Zealand. Headcount on record is 17. The latest round on record is Seed at US$4.2M. The record links five similar brands, most of them in Computer and Network Security.

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Profile live Privately Held Founded 2019 1 office country US$ 4.2M Seed
Counted staff
17
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
2019
7 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
2
Seed · Dec 2021 · US$ 4.2M
Company type
Privately Held
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Description

First Watch is a technology company that develops and delivers solutions to protect the core network of industrial plants and critical infrastructure – the HMI and PLC from cybersecurity risk, ensuring business continuity and secure operation.

Founded as a partnership between the University of Waikato and Combined Technologies (CTEK) Automation Engineering Ltd in 2019, First Watch has developed the first cybersecurity platform to prevent attacks on the OT network.

Our solutions including a patent protected software platform and professional support services provide protection to industrial and key infrastructure sectors

Combining our expertise with a range of innovative partners, we work together to successfully deliver leading cybersecurity solutions and services to our customers. Our expert team is committed to helping your organization manage cyber risk, giving you the support and tools to succeed.

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New Zealandprimary

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Offices in 1 countryCountry footprint: 1 country, primary NZ. Codes: NZ.1 countryprimary NZNZ
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Primary countryNZ

All codes: NZ

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  • NZ21 Home Straight; Ground Floor; Hamilton, Waikato 3200Primary

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Funding

Last round · 11 December 2021US$ 4.2MSeed · investor: CTEK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Rounds2
Round typeSeed · venture round
Amount (USD)4,200,000
Stage rank2
Investors named1
Since last round4 yr 1 mo

Funding

2 funding roundsFunding timeline. Latest round 11 Dec 2021: Seed, US$ 4.2M.20192026SeedUS$ 4.2M2 rounds
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Axis2019 to 2026
Seed · 11 Dec 2021US$ 4.2M

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4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.

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How many people work at First Watch - Cyber Security?

17 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.

Where does First Watch - Cyber Security have offices?

One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 21 Home Straight, Ground Floor, Hamilton, Waikato 3200.

Has First Watch - Cyber Security raised funding?

Two rounds. Latest 11 December 2021: Seed, US$4,200,000, investor CTEK INVESTMENTS LIMITED.

Which companies are listed alongside First Watch - Cyber Security?

6 profiles list First Watch - Cyber Security as a peer — 75th percentile in Computer and Network Security. It lists ten peers of its own. Combined Technologies Limited (CTEK) and Capture The Bug list it back.

What is First Watch - Cyber Security's website?

firstwatchprotect.com