# New Cybersecurity Startups Founded Since 2020: Market Map 2026 (210 Companies)

> 210 cybersecurity startups founded in 2020 or later, mapped in 9 segments, best-funded first: $6.1B raised. Updated nightly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/new-cybersecurity-startups-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Security operations

54

- [TENEX.AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenex-ai)
- [Exaforce](https://millionrounds.com/company/exaforce)
- [7AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/7ai)
- [Zafran Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/zafran-security)
- [Inforcer](https://millionrounds.com/company/inforcer)
- [Filigran](https://millionrounds.com/company/filigran)
- [CYGNVS](https://millionrounds.com/company/cygnvs)
- [Kindo](https://millionrounds.com/company/kindo)
- [Coram AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/coram-ai)
- [Cybera](https://millionrounds.com/company/cybera)
- [Qevlar AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/qevlar-ai)
- [Tracebit](https://millionrounds.com/company/tracebit)
- [ProjectDiscovery](https://millionrounds.com/company/projectdiscovery)
- [Cado Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/cado-security)
- [SquareX](https://millionrounds.com/company/squarex)
- [Spectrum Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/spectrum-security)
- [Mokn](https://millionrounds.com/company/mokn)
- [Vorlon](https://millionrounds.com/company/vorlon)
- [BreachRx](https://millionrounds.com/company/breachrx)
- [DefensX](https://millionrounds.com/company/defensx)
- [*O* Osavul](https://millionrounds.com/company/osavul)
- [Tidal Cyber](https://millionrounds.com/company/tidal-cyber)
- [Silent Push](https://millionrounds.com/company/silent-push)
- [Spyderbat](https://millionrounds.com/company/spyderbat)

+30 more

## Network security

49

- [XBOW](https://millionrounds.com/company/xbow)
- [Adaptive Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptive-security)
- [Eye Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/eye-security)
- [Ent](https://millionrounds.com/company/ent)
- [Reach Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/reach-security)
- [RunSybil](https://millionrounds.com/company/runsybil)
- [Cymphony](https://millionrounds.com/company/cymphony)
- [Hypori](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypori)
- [Valence Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/valence-security)
- [Reclaim Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/reclaim-security)
- [watchTowr](https://millionrounds.com/company/watchtowr)
- [Mondoo](https://millionrounds.com/company/mondoo)
- [QIZ Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/qiz-security)
- [Archipelo](https://millionrounds.com/company/archipelo)
- [dope.security](https://millionrounds.com/company/dope-security)
- [Feroot Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/feroot-security)
- [CrowdSec](https://millionrounds.com/company/crowdsec)
- [Mesh Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/mesh-security)
- [Dattak](https://millionrounds.com/company/dattak)
- [Cytix](https://millionrounds.com/company/cytix)
- [MirrorTab](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirrortab)
- [Terra Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/terra-security)
- [Arrakis Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/arrakis-security)
- [Mammoth Cyber](https://millionrounds.com/company/mammoth-cyber)

+25 more

## Identity and access

46

- [Cloaked](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloaked)
- [Oasis Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/oasis-security)
- [Beyond Identity](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-identity)
- [Linx Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/linx-security)
- [Infisical](https://millionrounds.com/company/infisical)
- [Opal Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/opal-security)
- [Cerby](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerby)
- [Incognia](https://millionrounds.com/company/incognia)
- [Push Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/push-security)
- [Yardstik](https://millionrounds.com/company/yardstik)
- [Aembit](https://millionrounds.com/company/aembit)
- [Glide Identity](https://millionrounds.com/company/glide-identity)
- [BlueFlag Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueflag-security)
- [AuthMind](https://millionrounds.com/company/authmind)
- [Oleria](https://millionrounds.com/company/oleria)
- [Plastic Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/plastic-labs)
- [P0 Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/p0-security)
- [TransCrypts](https://millionrounds.com/company/transcrypts)
- [NetBird](https://millionrounds.com/company/netbird)
- [ClearVector](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearvector)
- [VeryAI](https://millionrounds.com/company/veryai)
- [ZITADEL](https://millionrounds.com/company/zitadel)
- [Clarity Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/clarity-security)
- [Saporo](https://millionrounds.com/company/saporo)

+22 more

## Application security

19

- [Chainguard](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainguard)
- [Endor Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/endor-labs)
- [RapidFort](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidfort)
- [Legit Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/legit-security)
- [Stacklok](https://millionrounds.com/company/stacklok)
- [Pixee](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixee)
- [Phylum](https://millionrounds.com/company/phylum)
- [RevEng.AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/reveng-ai)
- [Impart Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/impart-security)
- [Protectt.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/protectt-ai)
- [Heeler](https://millionrounds.com/company/heeler)
- [Kusari](https://millionrounds.com/company/kusari)
- [Tromzo](https://millionrounds.com/company/tromzo)
- [*ES* Enso Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/enso-security)
- [Xygeni](https://millionrounds.com/company/xygeni)
- [Hunted Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/hunted-labs)
- [StepSecurity](https://millionrounds.com/company/stepsecurity)
- [Ossprey Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/ossprey-security)
- [Arnica](https://millionrounds.com/company/arnica)

## Cloud security

14

- [Fidium](https://millionrounds.com/company/fidium)
- [Dazz](https://millionrounds.com/company/dazz)
- [DoControl](https://millionrounds.com/company/docontrol)
- [SaaS Alerts](https://millionrounds.com/company/saas-alerts)
- [*SK* Saibo Kunlun](https://millionrounds.com/company/saibo-kunlun)
- [Circumvent](https://millionrounds.com/company/circumvent)
- [AccuKnox](https://millionrounds.com/company/accuknox)
- [Atakama](https://millionrounds.com/company/atakama)
- [Argon Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/argon-security)
- [PingSafe](https://millionrounds.com/company/pingsafe)
- [Mithril Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/mithril-security)
- [re:lock](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-lock)
- [Infrafon](https://millionrounds.com/company/infrafon)
- [SecLogic INC](https://millionrounds.com/company/seclogic-inc)

## AI security

10

- [Straiker](https://millionrounds.com/company/straiker)
- [Truffle Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/truffle-security)
- [Nudge Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/nudge-security)
- [Opsin](https://millionrounds.com/company/opsin)
- [General Analysis](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-analysis)
- [TigerByte Cyber](https://millionrounds.com/company/tigerbyte-cyber)
- [BoxyHQ](https://millionrounds.com/company/boxyhq)
- [Repello AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/repello-ai)
- [ByteHide](https://millionrounds.com/company/bytehide)
- [AISafe Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/aisafe-labs)

## OT and IoT security

8

- [Copia Automation](https://millionrounds.com/company/copia-automation)
- [ellipse](https://millionrounds.com/company/ellipse)
- [Augur](https://millionrounds.com/company/augur)
- [WISeSAT.SPACE](https://millionrounds.com/company/wisesat-space)
- [BG Networks](https://millionrounds.com/company/bg-networks)
- [CQR](https://millionrounds.com/company/cqr)
- [Orbik Cybersecurity](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbik-cybersecurity)
- [Test of Things](https://millionrounds.com/company/test-of-things)

## Data security and privacy

7

- [Veza](https://millionrounds.com/company/veza)
- [Harmonic Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmonic-security)
- [SecurePII](https://millionrounds.com/company/securepii)
- [CommandK](https://millionrounds.com/company/commandk)
- [Aurva](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurva)
- [Blind Insight](https://millionrounds.com/company/blind-insight)
- [PryvX](https://millionrounds.com/company/pryvx)

## Email and phishing

3

- [Doppel](https://millionrounds.com/company/doppel)
- [Moxso](https://millionrounds.com/company/moxso)
- [Arsen Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/arsen-security)

## Segment by segment

### Security operations

54 startups · $1.5B raised

- [**TENEX.AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenex-ai) TENEX.AI is a cybersecurity company founded in 2024 and based in Sarasota, Florida, with additional offices in Overland Park and Phoenix. United States $277M
- [**Exaforce**](https://millionrounds.com/company/exaforce) Exaforce is a cybersecurity software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2023. United States $201M
- [**7AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/7ai) 7AI is a Boston-based cybersecurity company that has developed the first agentic security platform. United States $166M
- [**Zafran Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zafran-security) Zafran Security is a New York-based cybersecurity company founded in 2022, specializing in an AI-native Threat Exposure Management United States $120M
- [**Inforcer**](https://millionrounds.com/company/inforcer) inforcer is a London-based cybersecurity and software company founded in 2022. United Kingdom $113M
- [**Filigran**](https://millionrounds.com/company/filigran) Filigran is a cybersecurity company that develops an open-source threat intelligence management platform. France $93M
- [**CYGNVS**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cygnvs) CYGNVS is a Silicon Valley-based SaaS cybersecurity company founded in 2020 by Arvind Parthasarathi. United States $55M
- [**Kindo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kindo) Kindo is an AI-native automation and security platform tailored for enterprise technical operations, including DevSecOps, SecOps, and ITOps. United States $51M

### Network security

49 startups · $939M raised

- [**XBOW**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xbow) XBOW is an autonomous offensive security platform that specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. United States $155M
- [**Adaptive Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptive-security) Adaptive Security is the security layer for the AI era, protecting organizations and their employees from modern cyberattacks. United States $124M
- [**Eye Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eye-security) Eye Security is a subscription-based cybersecurity and insurtech company founded in 2020 in The Hague, Netherlands. Netherlands $108M
- [**Ent**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ent) Ent is an intent-aware workspace security platform dedicated to protecting work in real-time, particularly in environments where h United States $100M
- [**Reach Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reach-security) Reach Security is an AI-native cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on helping organizations identify and address hidden United States $60M
- [**RunSybil**](https://millionrounds.com/company/runsybil) RunSybil is an AI-native offensive security company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, California. United States $40M
- [**Cymphony**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cymphony) Cymphony is a cybersecurity company that specializes in human risk and workforce security. United States $30M
- [**Hypori**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypori) Hypori is an enterprise software company based in Reston, Virginia, with a technology hub in Austin, Texas. United States $26M

### Identity and access

46 startups · $1.2B raised

- [**Cloaked**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloaked) Cloaked is a consumer-first privacy company founded in 2020 by brothers Arjun and Abhijay Bhatnagar. United States $400M
- [**Oasis Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/oasis-security) Oasis is a non-human identity management platform that aims to give visibility and risk assessment. United States $155M
- [**Beyond Identity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-identity) Beyond Identity is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019-2020, specializing in identity and access management (IAM) solutions. United States $100M
- [**Linx Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linx-security) Linx Security is a privately held cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in New York, New York. United States $83M
- [**Infisical**](https://millionrounds.com/company/infisical) Infisical is a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup founded in 2022 by Maidul Islam, Vlad Matsiiako, and Tony Dang. United States $56M
- [**Opal Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/opal-security) Opal Security is an AI-native access governance and identity security platform founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. United States $45M
- [**Cerby**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerby) Cerby is an identity automation platform founded in 2020 and based in Alameda, California. United States $40M
- [**Incognia**](https://millionrounds.com/company/incognia) Incognia is a digital identity and AI-powered risk intelligence company founded in 2020, focused on providing tamper-resistant loc United States $31M

### Application security

19 startups · $1.1B raised

- [**Chainguard**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainguard) Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security. United States $776M
- [**Endor Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/endor-labs) Endor Labs is a cybersecurity company focused on Agentic Application Security and Software Supply Chain Security. United States $93M
- [**RapidFort**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidfort) RAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software A United States $42M
- [**Legit Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/legit-security) Legit Security is an AI-native Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Tel Av United States $40M
- [**Stacklok**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stacklok) Stacklok is an enterprise software company founded in 2023 by Craig McLuckie and Luke Hinds, based in Medina, Washington. United States $18M
- [**Pixee**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixee) Pixee is an AI-powered cybersecurity startup that focuses on automating the final stage of application security. United States $15M
- [**Phylum**](https://millionrounds.com/company/phylum) Phylum is a software supply chain security company that helps organizations manage risks in open-source software. United States $15M
- [**RevEng.AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reveng-ai) RevEng.AI is a London-based cybersecurity and AI company that specializes in building an AI-powered binary intelligence platform f United Kingdom $15M

### Cloud security

14 startups · $813M raised

- [**Fidium**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fidium) Fidium was developed to defy consumer expectations of network and internet service providers. United States $665M
- [**Dazz**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dazz) Dazz delivers unified security remediation across code, clouds, infrastructure, and applications for security and development teams. United States $50M
- [**DoControl**](https://millionrounds.com/company/docontrol) DoControl is an automated platform that provides data access monitoring, orchestration, and remediation across SaaS applications. United States $30M
- [**SaaS Alerts**](https://millionrounds.com/company/saas-alerts) SaaS Alerts is a cloud security company built for MSPs to protect and monetize customer SaaS applications. United States $22M
- [*SK* **Saibo Kunlun**](https://millionrounds.com/company/saibo-kunlun) Saibo Kunlun is a cyber security service provider that focuses on software, system security, and cloud security. - $14M
- [**Circumvent**](https://millionrounds.com/company/circumvent) Circumvent is a cloud security startup founded in 2024 and based in North Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia, with additional United States $9.7M
- [**AccuKnox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/accuknox) AccuKnox is a cybersecurity startup that specializes in AI-powered Zero Trust Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP). United States $8.6M
- [**Atakama**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atakama) Enhanced Information Security Through Multi-Factor Encryption United States $4.4M

### AI security

10 startups · $171M raised

- [**Straiker**](https://millionrounds.com/company/straiker) Straiker is an AI security company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2024. United States $85M
- [**Truffle Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/truffle-security) Truffle Security is an open source cybersecurity company that offers solutions for finding and remediating leaked software credentials. United States $25M
- [**Nudge Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nudge-security) Nudge Security is a human-centric cybersecurity company founded in 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices i United States $23M
- [**Opsin**](https://millionrounds.com/company/opsin) Opsin is a GenAI and enterprise AI security company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2024. United States $21M
- [**General Analysis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-analysis) General Analysis is a San Francisco-based AI security company founded in 2024, focusing on protecting enterprises from the risks a United States $10M
- [**TigerByte Cyber**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tigerbyte-cyber) TigerByte Cyber is a defense and cybersecurity technology company that provides edge computing and AI security solutions. United States $3.0M
- [**BoxyHQ**](https://millionrounds.com/company/boxyhq) Security building blocks for the AI era, helping companies prioritize AI security and deploy compliant cloud applications faster. United Kingdom $2.5M
- [**Repello AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/repello-ai) Repello AI is an AI security startup founded in 2024, dedicated to helping organizations secure generative AI applications from va United States $1.2M

### OT and IoT security

8 startups · $102M raised

- [**Copia Automation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/copia-automation) Copia Automation is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2020. United States $40M
- [**ellipse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ellipse) Ellipse is a showcase platform that connects industrial designers with people, opportunities and professional nexus. United States $26M
- [**Augur**](https://millionrounds.com/company/augur) Augur is the next-generation perception engine that turns legacy sensor infrastructure into real‐time operational intelligence. United Kingdom $15M
- [**WISeSAT.SPACE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wisesat-space) WISeSat.Space is a satellite-technology company specializing in secure space-based IoT connectivity and trusted communications. Switzerland $10M
- [**BG Networks**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bg-networks) BG Networks is an IoT and OT cybersecurity company located in Weston, Massachusetts. United States $4.5M
- [**CQR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cqr) CQR is a pioneering company in Saudi Arabia, established in 2023 and based in Al-Khobar. Saudi Arabia $3.0M
- [**Orbik Cybersecurity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbik-cybersecurity) Orbik Cybersecurity is a Basque technology-based mixed cooperative founded in 2023, specializing in industrial product cybersecurity. Ecuador $2.3M
- [**Test of Things**](https://millionrounds.com/company/test-of-things) Test of Things is a Finnish IoT cybersecurity company established in 2024. Finland $1.4M

### Data security and privacy

7 startups · $185M raised

- [**Veza**](https://millionrounds.com/company/veza) Veza is a data security platform that helps users use and share their data safely. United States $108M
- [**Harmonic Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmonic-security) Harmonic Security is a deep-tech cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, California. United States $68M
- [**SecurePII**](https://millionrounds.com/company/securepii) SecurePII is a cloud-native platform focused on PCI compliance and data privacy, founded in 2025. Australia $3.5M
- [**CommandK**](https://millionrounds.com/company/commandk) CommandK is a data security company founded in June 2022 by Jayesh Sidhwani and Rohan. United States $3.0M
- [**Aurva**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurva) Aurva is an AI-powered data security platform designed for high-scale enterprises and cloud-first organizations. United States $2.1M
- [**Blind Insight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/blind-insight) Blind Insight is a data security software company founded in 2022, based in Santa Monica/Venice, California. United States $1.2M
- [**PryvX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pryvx) PryvX is a technology startup based in Stockholm, founded in 2023 or 2024. Sweden $125K

### Email and phishing

3 startups · $78M raised

- [**Doppel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/doppel) Doppel is the modern digital risk protection platform. United States $70M
- [**Moxso**](https://millionrounds.com/company/moxso) Moxso is an AI-driven cybersecurity training company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2021. Denmark $5.5M
- [**Arsen Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arsen-security) Arsen helps organizations harden the human layer against modern social engineering, especially AI-driven vishing, smishing, phishi France $2.6M

**How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and was founded in 2020 or later. 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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