Unit 221B Raises $5M Seed to Enhance Threat Intelligence for Cybercrime Disruption

Unit 221B, a New York-based cybersecurity firm, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by J2 Ventures to advance its mission of disrupting criminal networks through enhanced threat intelligence and investigative collaboration. The company’s flagship platform, eWitness, leverages a curated network of vetted investigators and human intelligence (HUMINT) to track cybercriminals, leading to significant arrests including those linked to high-profile hacking groups like Scattered Spider. This investment will be used to expand eWitness’s capabilities and scale its adoption among enterprises, law enforcement, and governments amid a rising wave of sophisticated cybercrime. A new generation of financially motivated young hackers, termed “advanced persistent teenagers,” poses a growing global threat by targeting major corporations and government entities, causing extensive financial and operational damage. Unit 221B’s approach has been crucial in overcoming law enforcement challenges in combating these threats, marking it as a vital player in modern cyber defense. The funding round reflects investor confidence in Unit 221B’s unique role in threat disruption and attribution as cybercrime evolves rapidly.