Cybersecurity firm ThreatSpike has appointed Katie Newton, former global head of sales at Darktrace, as an investor and advisor.
Newton joins following a £10.4m Series A funding round – following 10 years of bootstrapping – and will work closely with ThreatSpike’s go-to-market teams to accelerate the startup’s international expansion and market presence.
She brings a decade of leadership experience, including four years as global head of sales, leading the commercial organisation from startup to $5 billion publicly listed unicorn.
During that time, she led the company through an IPO and expanded the customer base to over 100 countries. Her track record in scaling global sales engines, opening new markets, and building high-performance teams will directly shape ThreatSpike’s next stage of expansion.
“It’s a huge win to have Katie with us,” said Adam Blake, ThreatSpike CEO. “Having taken a cyber startup from practically zero revenue to one of the most recognised names in cybersecurity, she’s the perfect match for helping bring our ambitions to life.
“Our funding round, combined with our recent customer wins, have sent a signal that our messaging is resonating with businesses. They want a return to simplicity and cost transparency in the tech platforms they’re buying. Katie’s decision to join us validates this mission tremendously, and her journey at Darktrace is the blueprint for the kind of growth ThreatSpike is targeting.”
Founded in 2011 by computer scientists Adam and Kate Blake, ThreatSpike has built an integrated, all-in-one cybersecurity platform that combines endpoint, network, email, cloud detection, incident response and unlimited red-teaming.
The firm has doubled its staff to approximately 50 since last December. The company has also opened a new office in Mayfair, London, in addition to appointing prominent tech figures to its board of directors, including Darktrace co-founder Emily Orton.
“What drew me to ThreatSpike is their fearlessness in shaking up the old cybersecurity playbook,” said Newton. “They are relentless in their focus on delivering real value to customers, without the complexity and hidden costs that plague traditional cybersecurity and IT offerings.
“It’s hitting the reset switch on what cybersecurity and IT should look like: simple and outcome-focused. I’m looking forward to helping the team scale that vision globally.”