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Cybersecurity market map

817 cybersecurity startups worldwide that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 9 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $33B; the biggest segment is network security, with 226 companies.

817startups on the map
9segments
$33Braised between them
Security operationsmost funded segment

Network security

226

+202 more

Security operations

209

+185 more

Identity and access

170

+146 more

Application security

45

+21 more

Data security and privacy

44

+20 more

Cloud security

44

+20 more

OT and IoT security

41

+17 more

Email and phishing

21

AI security

17

Segment by segment

Network security

226 startups · $8.2B raised

  1. KeyfactorKeyfactor is a global leader in digital trust, specializing in public key infrastructure (PKI) and crypto-agility solutions.United States$1.1B
  2. TaniumTanium is a privately held company focused on Autonomous IT, specializing in cybersecurity and systems management.United States$577M
  3. IllumioIllumio is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment and Zero Trust segmentation.United States$558M
  4. BlueVoyantBlueVoyant is a cybersecurity firm based in New York City, founded in 2017 by experts from notable organizations like Morgan StanlUnited States$223M
  5. 1Password1Password is a leader in cybersecurity and password management, founded in 2005 by Dave Teare and Roustem Karimov.Canada$200M
  6. Obsidian SecurityObsidian Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017, specializing in comprehensive security solutions for SaaS and enterpUnited States$191M
  7. ExabeamExabeam is a global leader in cybersecurity, based in Foster City, California.United States$191M
  8. Versa NetworksVersa Networks, founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.United States$177M

Security operations

209 startups · $8.7B raised

  1. DataminrDataminr develops an artificial intelligence platform designed for real-time event and risk detection.United States$587M
  2. ReliaQuestReliaQuest is a leading cybersecurity company based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to enhancing enterprise security.United States$530M
  3. CybereasonCybereason is an endpoint detection and response platform that identifies cyber attacks for effective response.United States$509M
  4. VerafinVerafin offers a fraud and AML detection platform that helps detect, investigate, and report money laundering and financial fraud.Canada$454M
  5. DarktraceDarktrace is an AI company that uses cybersecurity solutions to identify, prevent, and eliminate insider threats.United Kingdom$425M
  6. TENEX.AITENEX.AI is a cybersecurity company founded in 2024 and based in Sarasota, Florida, with additional offices in Overland Park and Phoenix.United States$277M
  7. CriticalstartCritical Start is a cybersecurity company based in Plano, Texas, founded in 2012 by Rob Davis.United States$255M
  8. ThreatLockerThreatLocker is a leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, providing advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect servers, endpointsUnited States$250M

Identity and access

170 startups · $5.5B raised

  1. SaviyntSaviynt is a global enterprise identity security company based in El Segundo, California.United States$740M
  2. CloakedCloaked is a consumer-first privacy company founded in 2020 by brothers Arjun and Abhijay Bhatnagar.United States$400M
  3. SocureSocure is a prominent American technology company that specializes in AI-driven digital identity verification, fraud prevention, aUnited States$273M
  4. PindropPindrop is an American cybersecurity company founded in 2011, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in LondonUnited States$237M
  5. Auth0The Auth0 Platform takes a modern approach to Identity and enables organizations to provide secure access to any application, for any user.United States$215M
  6. Oasis SecurityOasis is a non-human identity management platform that aims to give visibility and risk assessment.United States$155M
  7. ForgeRockForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops commercial open-source identity and access management products.United States$140M
  8. SpyCloudSpyCloud is a cybersecurity software company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016.United States$139M

Application security

45 startups · $2.2B raised

  1. ChainguardChainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security.United States$776M
  2. SonatypeSonatype is the developer-friendly full-spectrum software supply chain management platform helps organizations and software developers.United States$156M
  3. TinesTines is a no-code security automation and intelligent workflow platform founded in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.Ireland$140M
  4. VirsecVirsec Systems, Inc.United States$126M
  5. VeracodeVeracode provides cloud-based app intelligence and security verification services to protect critical data across software supply chains.United States$114M
  6. SemgrepSemgrep is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.United States$100M
  7. CloudsmithCloudsmith is a cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on artifact management and software supply chain security.United States$98M
  8. Endor LabsEndor Labs is a cybersecurity company focused on Agentic Application Security and Software Supply Chain Security.United States$93M

Data security and privacy

44 startups · $2.0B raised

  1. DruvaDruva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.United States$328M
  2. ClumioClumio is a cloud-native backup-as-a-service company based in Santa Clara, California.United States$261M
  3. BigIDBigID is a software company based in New York, founded in 2016 by Dimitri Sirota and Nimrod Vax.United States$154M
  4. AcronisAcronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world.Switzerland$147M
  5. VezaVeza is a data security platform that helps users use and share their data safely.United States$108M
  6. Digital GuardianDigital Guardian provides data protection platform that is purpose-built to stop data theft from both insiders and external adversUnited States$99M
  7. AvePointBeyond Secure.United States$90M
  8. VirtruVirtru is a leader in data privacy, security, and encryption, focusing on Zero Trust and data-centric security.United States$89M

Cloud security

44 startups · $2.2B raised

  1. FidiumFidium was developed to defy consumer expectations of network and internet service providers.United States$665M
  2. AWArctic WolfArctic Wolf helps companies end cyber risk by providing cloud-native security operations technology.United States$401M
  3. LookoutLookout, Inc.United States$282M
  4. DeepwatchDeepwatch secures the digital economy by protecting enterprise networks via its cloud security platform.United States$203M
  5. Aqua SecurityAqua Security is a global leader in cloud-native security solutions, focusing on the protection of containerized and cloud-native United States$147M
  6. LLaceworkLacework is a cloud security services provider that automates cloud security at scale so customers can innovate with speed and safety.United States$66M
  7. WanderaWandera provides a unified cloud security solution to protect the modern workplaceUnited States$53M
  8. DazzDazz delivers unified security remediation across code, clouds, infrastructure, and applications for security and development teams.United States$50M

OT and IoT security

41 startups · $1.4B raised

  1. ExeinExein is a global leader in embedded IoT cybersecurity, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, with additional offices Italy$471M
  2. DragosDragos is an industrial cybersecurity company that detects and responds to threats in industrial control systems.United States$112M
  3. MocanaMocana is a developer of cybersecurity software solutions that protect Internet of Things devices and industrial infrastructure.United States$96M
  4. OrdrOrdr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.United States$84M
  5. Shift5Shift5 is an Operational Intelligence and cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the safety and efficiency of operational techUnited States$78M
  6. LTLuoan TechnologyLuoan Technology provides industrial control network security services.-$74M
  7. RedSealRedSeal exposure management platform models hybrid IT, OT, IoT, and cloud environments to uncover hidden risks, attack paths, and United States$60M
  8. TXOne NetworksTXOne Networks is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting operational technology (OT) environments, particularly industrial Taiwan$51M

Email and phishing

21 startups · $2.5B raised

  1. KnowBe4KnowBe4 is a security platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.United States$1.8B
  2. Sublime SecuritySublime Security is an adaptive, AI-powered cloud email security platform founded in 2019 in Washington, DC.United States$150M
  3. Material SecurityMaterial Security is an enterprise cybersecurity company that specializes in email security and protection for cloud-based workspaces.United States$100M
  4. Vade SecureVade is a France-based cybersecurity platform that offers solutions such as email security, incident response, and threat detectioFrance$91M
  5. AgariAgari is a cloud-native email security platform based in Foster City, California.United States$85M
  6. DoppelDoppel is the modern digital risk protection platform.United States$70M
  7. Area 1 SecurityArea 1 Security is a performance-based cybersecurity company, changing how businesses protect against phishing attacks.United States$51M
  8. OuttakeThe internet went agentic.United States$40M

AI security

17 startups · $464M raised

  1. HHiddenLayerUnited States$150M
  2. StraikerStraiker is an AI security company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2024.United States$85M
  3. WallarmWallarm is a prominent provider of API and AI security solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California.United States$66M
  4. Truffle SecurityTruffle Security is an open source cybersecurity company that offers solutions for finding and remediating leaked software credentials.United States$25M
  5. NeuralTrustNeuralTrust is a cybersecurity company based in Barcelona, established in 2022.Spain$23M
  6. Nudge SecurityNudge Security is a human-centric cybersecurity company founded in 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices iUnited States$23M
  7. OpsinOpsin is a GenAI and enterprise AI security company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2024.United States$21M
  8. Symmetry SystemsThe Data+AI Security company.United States$18M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in cybersecurity, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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