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Data protection startups worldwide

77 data protection startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.3Braised by these 50
77on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Druvaraised the most
  1. 1DruvaDruva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.

    Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.

    Founded 2008Santa Clara, United States$328Mlast round Jun 2019
  2. 2ClumioClumio is a cloud-native backup-as-a-service company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Clumio is a cloud-native backup-as-a-service company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 1996Tinton Falls, United States$261Mlast round Feb 2024
  3. 3MetomicMetomic is an enterprise data security company based in London, specializing in AI-powered protection for sensitive data across SaaS applications, cloud platfor

    Metomic is an enterprise data security company based in London, specializing in AI-powered protection for sensitive data across SaaS applications, cloud platfor

    Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$242Mlast round Feb 2023
  4. 4Own CompanyOwn Company is a provider of data protection and management solutions to secure automated and daily backups.

    Own Company is a provider of data protection and management solutions to secure automated and daily backups.

    Founded 2015Englewood Cliffs, United States$240Mlast round Aug 2021
  5. 5AcronisAcronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world.

    Acronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world.

    Founded 2003Schaffhausen, Switzerland$147Mlast round Sept 2019
  6. 6Digital GuardianDigital Guardian provides data protection platform that is purpose-built to stop data theft from both insiders and external adversaries

    Digital Guardian provides data protection platform that is purpose-built to stop data theft from both insiders and external adversaries

    Founded 2003Eden Prairie, United States$99Mlast round Apr 2019
  7. 7SeersSeers is the leading privacy and consent management platform.

    Seers is the leading privacy and consent management platform.

    Founded 2018South Korea$82Mlast round Oct 2026
  8. 8GuardicoreGuardicore provides micro-segmentation and workload protection solutions for data centers and public clouds.

    Guardicore provides micro-segmentation and workload protection solutions for data centers and public clouds.

    Founded -United States$80Mlast round May 2019
  9. 9CipherCloudCipherCloud is a cloud security company that provides a platform that delivers data protection, compliance, and control.

    CipherCloud is a cloud security company that provides a platform that delivers data protection, compliance, and control.

    Founded 2010United States$80Mlast round Nov 2014
  10. 10Harmonic SecurityHarmonic Security is a deep-tech cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Harmonic Security is a deep-tech cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$68Mlast round Oct 2026
  11. 11AnonosAnonos is a global data privacy and security software company that eliminates the tradeoff between data protection and data utility.

    Anonos is a global data privacy and security software company that eliminates the tradeoff between data protection and data utility.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$62Mlast round Oct 2022
  12. 12OwnBackupOwnBackup is a cloud-to-cloud data protection platform that specializes in secure, automated backups and rapid data recovery for SaaS and PaaS data.

    OwnBackup is a cloud-to-cloud data protection platform that specializes in secure, automated backups and rapid data recovery for SaaS and PaaS data.

    Founded 2015Englewood Cliffs, United States$46Mlast round May 2019
  13. 13TrueFortTrueFort is a cybersecurity company that specializes in application-centric microsegmentation and zero-trust application protection.

    TrueFort is a cybersecurity company that specializes in application-centric microsegmentation and zero-trust application protection.

    Founded 2017Weehawken, United States$44Mlast round Sept 2021
  14. 14ORION SecurityORION Security is a cybersecurity startup based in Tel Aviv, founded in 2024.

    ORION Security is a cybersecurity startup based in Tel Aviv, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024New York, United States$38Mlast round Feb 2026
  15. 15AtempoAtempo is a leading independent European-based software vendor with a global presence.

    Atempo is a leading independent European-based software vendor with a global presence.

    Founded 1992Massy, France$36Mlast round Sept 2007
  16. 16CipherOpticsCipherOptics provides data security, network encryption, and compliance grade data protection solutions for enterprises and organizations.

    CipherOptics provides data security, network encryption, and compliance grade data protection solutions for enterprises and organizations.

    Founded 2000United States$35Mlast round Jan 2011
  17. 17TrilioTrilio is a provider of cloud-native data protection software solutions designed for Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and OpenStack environments.

    Trilio is a provider of cloud-native data protection software solutions designed for Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and OpenStack environments.

    Founded 2013Framingham, United States$32Mlast round Dec 2022
  18. 18Bedrock DataBedrock Data is an AI-native platform provider focused on data security, governance, and responsible AI.

    Bedrock Data is an AI-native platform provider focused on data security, governance, and responsible AI.

    Founded 2020Menlo Park, United States$28Mlast round Mar 2026
  19. 19Avamar TechnologiesAvamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, businesses and multinational enterprises.

    Avamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, businesses and multinational enterprises.

    Founded 1999United States$27Mlast round Sept 2004
  20. 20IgneousIgneous offers an unstructured data management solution giving data-centric enterprises visibility, protection, and data mobility at scale.

    Igneous offers an unstructured data management solution giving data-centric enterprises visibility, protection, and data mobility at scale.

    Founded -United States$25Mlast round Mar 2019
  21. 21Venyu SolutionsVenyu Solutions provides data protection, recovery, and availability services.

    Venyu Solutions provides data protection, recovery, and availability services.

    Founded 1989United States$25Mlast round Nov 2010
  22. 22WireWheel.ioWireWheel.io is a software company that revolutionizes data privacy and protection as-a-service for companies.

    WireWheel.io is a software company that revolutionizes data privacy and protection as-a-service for companies.

    Founded 2016United States$23Mlast round Feb 2021
  23. 23AuthenTecAuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security.

    AuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security.

    Founded 1998Melbourne, United States$23Mlast round Apr 2003
  24. 24Bakbone SoftwareBakBone Software, Inc.

    BakBone Software, Inc.

    Founded 2000United States$23Mlast round May 2009
  25. 25UnitrendsUnitrends provides data protection solutions such as backup, archiving and disaster recovery for physical, virtual and cloud environments.

    Unitrends provides data protection solutions such as backup, archiving and disaster recovery for physical, virtual and cloud environments.

    Founded 1989Burlington, United States$21Mlast round Jun 2015
  26. 26BackupifyBackupify, a Datto company, is the leader in cloud-to-cloud backup, enabling enterprises to extend data protection and accessibility best practices to the cloud.

    Backupify, a Datto company, is the leader in cloud-to-cloud backup, enabling enterprises to extend data protection and accessibility best practices to the cloud.

    Founded 2007Boston, United States$20Mlast round Jul 2012
  27. 27ZettasetZettaset is a data protection company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in high-performance encryption solutions.

    Zettaset is a data protection company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in high-performance encryption solutions.

    Founded 2023Pleasanton, United States$16Mlast round Apr 2013
  28. 28DataguiseDataguise provides risk-based sensitive data protection solutions for businesses.

    Dataguise provides risk-based sensitive data protection solutions for businesses.

    Founded 2007Fremont, United States$16Mlast round Sept 2013
  29. 29BocadaBocada is a global leader in IT automation, specializing in backup reporting, monitoring, and compliance oversight software for enterprise data protection and s

    Bocada is a global leader in IT automation, specializing in backup reporting, monitoring, and compliance oversight software for enterprise data protection and s

    Founded 2001Seattle, United States$14Mlast round Jul 2006
  30. 30TrustLogixTrustLogix equips businesses with privacy solutions through data security protection and governance.

    TrustLogix equips businesses with privacy solutions through data security protection and governance.

    Founded 2019Mountain View, United States$13Mlast round Jan 2025
  31. 31Wave SystemsWave Systems develops hardware-based digital security solutions for encryption, authentication, malware detection and data loss protection.

    Wave Systems develops hardware-based digital security solutions for encryption, authentication, malware detection and data loss protection.

    Founded 1988Austin, United States$12Mlast round Mar 2013
  32. 32Dathena ScienceDathena Science is an artificial intelligence-powered data protection and privacy management company based in Singapore.

    Dathena Science is an artificial intelligence-powered data protection and privacy management company based in Singapore.

    Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$12Mlast round May 2020
  33. 33ESTsecurityESTsecurity is a South Korean cybersecurity company that offers integrated security solutions for individual users, enterprises, public institutions, and educat

    ESTsecurity is a South Korean cybersecurity company that offers integrated security solutions for individual users, enterprises, public institutions, and educat

    Founded 2017Seoul, South Korea$12Mlast round May 2022
  34. 34iQVCloudiQvcloud, Inc.

    iQvcloud, Inc.

    Founded 2012Los Angeles, United States$11Mlast round Feb 2014
  35. 35iDox.aiiDox.ai provides robust data protection solutions empower for businesses to secure sensitive information

    iDox.ai provides robust data protection solutions empower for businesses to secure sensitive information

    Founded -Fremont, United States$11Mlast round Oct 2026
  36. 36FortisphereFortisphere is a strategic consultancy and innovation lab helping organisations modernise operations, unlock AI-driven growth, and build meaningful digital products.

    Fortisphere is a strategic consultancy and innovation lab helping organisations modernise operations, unlock AI-driven growth, and build meaningful digital products.

    Founded 2024Sydney, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2007
  37. 37XOSoftXOsoft offers business continuity, disaster recovery, continuous data protection, and content distribution solution.

    XOsoft offers business continuity, disaster recovery, continuous data protection, and content distribution solution.

    Founded 1999United States$9.0Mlast round Jul 2004
  38. 38ANDUNIPAndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote

    AndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote

    Founded 2013Shen Zhen Shi, China$7.1Mlast round Apr 2020
  39. 39DAtAnchorAnchor is a simple, low-cost way to bake protection into files and ensure your sensitive information is never accessible, without consent.

    Anchor is a simple, low-cost way to bake protection into files and ensure your sensitive information is never accessible, without consent.

    Founded 2018Columbus, United States$6.3Mlast round Jan 2024
  40. 40SafeLiShareAt SafeliShare, we simplify the protection of AI and data privacy.

    At SafeliShare, we simplify the protection of AI and data privacy.

    Founded 2021Morristown, United States$5.0Mlast round Aug 2021
  41. 41Bacula SystemsBacula Systems is a leading provider of open-core backup and restore software, focusing on unified data protection for large organizations and Fortune 500 clients.

    Bacula Systems is a leading provider of open-core backup and restore software, focusing on unified data protection for large organizations and Fortune 500 clients.

    Founded 2009Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland$5.0Mlast round Jun 2011
  42. 42MusoMUSO is a London-based technology and data intelligence company that specializes in content protection, anti-piracy monitoring, and audience demand measurement

    MUSO is a London-based technology and data intelligence company that specializes in content protection, anti-piracy monitoring, and audience demand measurement

    Founded 2009London, Australia$4.5Mlast round Nov 2022
  43. 43SafeticaSafetica is a global leader in Intelligent Data Security, specializing in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Risk Management (IRM) for modern organizations.

    Safetica is a global leader in Intelligent Data Security, specializing in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Risk Management (IRM) for modern organizations.

    Founded 2011San Jose, Czechia$4.0Mlast round Jan 2025
  44. 44Lasso LogicLasso Logic offers continuous data protection solutions reducing server downtime after-failure hours.

    Lasso Logic offers continuous data protection solutions reducing server downtime after-failure hours.

    Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2005
  45. 45AlterSecurely connect Agents to your data and systems with fine-grained access control, and real-time threat protection.

    Securely connect Agents to your data and systems with fine-grained access control, and real-time threat protection.

    Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$3.5Mlast round Sept 2025
  46. 46PrivacyHawkPrivacyHawk is an AI-powered personal data protection service and privacy super app founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

    PrivacyHawk is an AI-powered personal data protection service and privacy super app founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

    Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$3.5Mlast round Aug 2024
  47. 47eXateeXate is a UK-based software platform founded in 2015 that focuses on data privacy, protection, and sovereignty.

    eXate is a UK-based software platform founded in 2015 that focuses on data privacy, protection, and sovereignty.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$3.1Mlast round Dec 2020
  48. 48CyberFortressCyberFortress is a data protection and cyber resilience company based in San Antonio, Texas.

    CyberFortress is a data protection and cyber resilience company based in San Antonio, Texas.

    Founded 2018San Antonio, United States$3.0Mlast round Sept 2019
  49. 49Digital LifeboatDigital Lifeboat is a computer software company providing data and device protection services.

    Digital Lifeboat is a computer software company providing data and device protection services.

    Founded 2007Kirkland, United States$3.0Mlast round Apr 2010
  50. 50PlakarPlakar is a Paris-based open-source data backup and recovery platform founded in 2024 by CEO Julien Mangeard and CTO Gilles Chehade.

    Plakar is a Paris-based open-source data backup and recovery platform founded in 2024 by CEO Julien Mangeard and CTO Gilles Chehade.

    Founded 2024Paris, France$3.0Mlast round May 2025
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