# Top 20 Data Protection Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 20 best-funded data protection startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $455M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/data-protection-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Metomic** Metomic is an enterprise data security company based in London, specializing in AI-powered protection for sensitive data across SaaS applications, cloud platfor](https://millionrounds.com/company/metomic) Metomic is an enterprise data security company based in London, specializing in AI-powered protection for sensitive data across SaaS applications, cloud platfor *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$242M** last round Feb 2023
- 2 [**Acronis** Acronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acronis) Acronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world. *Founded* 2003 Schaffhausen, Switzerland **$147M** last round Sept 2019
- 3 [**Atempo** Atempo is a leading independent European-based software vendor with a global presence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atempo) Atempo is a leading independent European-based software vendor with a global presence. *Founded* 1992 Massy, France **$36M** last round Sept 2007
- 4 [**Bacula Systems** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bacula-systems) 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* 2009 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland **$5.0M** last round Jun 2011
- 5 [**Safetica** Safetica is a global leader in Intelligent Data Security, specializing in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Risk Management (IRM) for modern organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/safetica) Safetica is a global leader in Intelligent Data Security, specializing in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Risk Management (IRM) for modern organizations. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, Czechia **$4.0M** last round Jan 2025
- 6 [**eXate** eXate is a UK-based software platform founded in 2015 that focuses on data privacy, protection, and sovereignty.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exate) eXate is a UK-based software platform founded in 2015 that focuses on data privacy, protection, and sovereignty. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$3.1M** last round Dec 2020
- 7 [**Plakar** Plakar is a Paris-based open-source data backup and recovery platform founded in 2024 by CEO Julien Mangeard and CTO Gilles Chehade.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plakar) Plakar is a Paris-based open-source data backup and recovery platform founded in 2024 by CEO Julien Mangeard and CTO Gilles Chehade. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$3.0M** last round May 2025
- 8 [**Agora Care** Agora Care is a digital health platform based in Switzerland that focuses on managing medical records and medical exams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agora-care) Agora Care is a digital health platform based in Switzerland that focuses on managing medical records and medical exams. *Founded* 2021 Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland **$2.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 9 [**Dipeeo** Dipeeo is a French legal tech and privacy compliance company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dipeeo) Dipeeo is a French legal tech and privacy compliance company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$2.0M** last round May 2024
- 10 [**Kinamik Data Integrity** Kinamik Data Integrity provides a software solution for data integrity protection that centralizes and preserves sensitive digital data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinamik-data-integrity) Kinamik Data Integrity provides a software solution for data integrity protection that centralizes and preserves sensitive digital data. *Founded* 2005 Redwood City, Spain **$1.8M** last round Jul 2012
- 11 [**Klarytee** Klarytee is a British B2B data security software company founded in 2021 and based in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klarytee) Klarytee is a British B2B data security software company founded in 2021 and based in London. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.6M** last round Apr 2026
- 12 [**Impossible Cloud** Impossible Cloud is a Hamburg-based cloud storage company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impossible-cloud) Impossible Cloud is a Hamburg-based cloud storage company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Hamburg, Germany **$1.5M** last round Dec 2024
- 13 [**Shadowmap** Digital Risk Protection platform - Attack surface monitoring, Actionable threat intelligence & Tracking data leaks](https://millionrounds.com/company/shadowmap) Digital Risk Protection platform - Attack surface monitoring, Actionable threat intelligence & Tracking data leaks *Founded* 2021 Austria **$1.1M** last round Jun 2023
- 14 [**Q*Bird** Q*Bird is a deep-tech startup based in Delft, Netherlands, founded in January 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/q-bird) Q*Bird is a deep-tech startup based in Delft, Netherlands, founded in January 2022. *Founded* 2022 Delft, Netherlands **$1.1M** last round Mar 2025
- 15 [**ZoneFox** ZoneFox, a Fortinet company, is the most advanced UEBA cybersecurity solution on the market - delivering truly superior Insider Threat protection the second it'](https://millionrounds.com/company/zonefox) ZoneFox, a Fortinet company, is the most advanced UEBA cybersecurity solution on the market - delivering truly superior Insider Threat protection the second it' *Founded* 2012 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$988K** last round Nov 2015
- 16 [**Eluvium** Eluvium is a data protection and password management software that uses encryption to protect files and private information from misuse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eluvium) Eluvium is a data protection and password management software that uses encryption to protect files and private information from misuse. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$700K** last round Feb 2025
- 17 [**Sypher Solutions** Sypher Solutions is a technology company based in Bucharest, Romania, specializing in privacy management and compliance software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sypher-solutions) Sypher Solutions is a technology company based in Bucharest, Romania, specializing in privacy management and compliance software. *Founded* 2017 Bucharest, Romania **$543K** last round Sept 2021
- 18 [**Keepabl** Keepabl is a London-based SaaS company founded in 2017 that specializes in privacy management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/keepabl) Keepabl is a London-based SaaS company founded in 2017 that specializes in privacy management software. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$522K** last round Mar 2023
- 19 [**ByteActive** ByteActive is a partner to Service Providers, Enterprises and Organizations, to protect their ever growing critical information by setting a new standard for Re](https://millionrounds.com/company/byteactive) ByteActive is a partner to Service Providers, Enterprises and Organizations, to protect their ever growing critical information by setting a new standard for Re *Founded* 2006 Stockholm, Sweden **$244K** last round Dec 2008
- 20 [**Loozend** Loozend is a Spanish software company located in Alcobendas, Madrid, specializing in the protection and recovery of digital information for PCs and servers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loozend) Loozend is a Spanish software company located in Alcobendas, Madrid, specializing in the protection and recovery of digital information for PCs and servers. *Founded* 2013 Alcobendas, Spain **$177K** last round Dec 2013

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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