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Encryption startups worldwide

53 encryption startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $601M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$601Mraised by these 50
53on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Virtruraised the most
  1. 1VirtruVirtru is a leader in data privacy, security, and encryption, focusing on Zero Trust and data-centric security.

    Virtru is a leader in data privacy, security, and encryption, focusing on Zero Trust and data-centric security.

    Founded 2012Washington, United States$89Mlast round Jul 2025
  2. 2AztecAztec is a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum.

    Aztec is a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$63Mlast round Dec 2025
  3. 3VormetricVormetric provides enterprise encryption and key management services that enable corporations to protect their data.

    Vormetric provides enterprise encryption and key management services that enable corporations to protect their data.

    Founded 2001San Jose, United States$45Mlast round Jun 2013
  4. 4CipherOpticsCipherOptics 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
  5. 5Basis TheoryBasis Theory is a developer-focused data security platform that specializes in protecting sensitive information at rest.

    Basis Theory is a developer-focused data security platform that specializes in protecting sensitive information at rest.

    Founded 2020Midland, United States$33Mlast round Oct 2025
  6. 6NGINX, Inc.Nginx is an open source web server that provides load balancing, end-to-end encryption, API management and cloud computing solutions.

    Nginx is an open source web server that provides load balancing, end-to-end encryption, API management and cloud computing solutions.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, Russia$33Mlast round Dec 2014
  7. 7BaffleBaffle simplifies security for enterprise and customer data in the cloud by delivering application level encryption on a per field basis via a no code model.

    Baffle simplifies security for enterprise and customer data in the cloud by delivering application level encryption on a per field basis via a no code model.

    Founded -United States$29Mlast round Aug 2021
  8. 8EvervaultEvervault is a Dublin-based cybersecurity and data infrastructure company founded in 2019.

    Evervault is a Dublin-based cybersecurity and data infrastructure company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$28Mlast round Mar 2026
  9. 9AxiadAxiad is a leading identity security company founded in 2010, specializing in encryption, authentication, and credential management.

    Axiad is a leading identity security company founded in 2010, specializing in encryption, authentication, and credential management.

    Founded 2010San Jose, United States$25Mlast round Jul 2024
  10. 10PreVeilPreVeil is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2015, focused on enhancing security for business and personal communications.

    PreVeil is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2015, focused on enhancing security for business and personal communications.

    Founded 2015Boston, United States$20Mlast round Oct 2022
  11. 11Venari SecurityVenari Security is a leading provider of Adaptive Cryptographic Intelligence, focused on helping enterprise organizations manage their encrypted data with confidence.

    Venari Security is a leading provider of Adaptive Cryptographic Intelligence, focused on helping enterprise organizations manage their encrypted data with confidence.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Jun 2026
  12. 12ZettasetZettaset 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
  13. 13OckamOckam is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.

    Ockam is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$16Mlast round Jan 2022
  14. 14Crypto QuantiqueCrypto Quantique offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network.

    Crypto Quantique offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network.

    Founded 2015City Of London, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Dec 2023
  15. 15ArqitArqit develops a quantum encryption platform.

    Arqit develops a quantum encryption platform.

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Sept 2024
  16. 16Wave 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
  17. 17Witkit Inc.Witkit is an all-in-one workplace collaboration platform that offers an end-to-end data encryption service between businesses.

    Witkit is an all-in-one workplace collaboration platform that offers an end-to-end data encryption service between businesses.

    Founded 2012Vancouver, Canada$11Mlast round Jan 2015
  18. 18Cy4Data LabsCy4Data Labs is a data security software company specializing in atomic-level encryption to protect data in use, in flight, and at rest across various environme

    Cy4Data Labs is a data security software company specializing in atomic-level encryption to protect data in use, in flight, and at rest across various environme

    Founded -San Jose, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2025
  19. 19Mind NetworkMind Network is a pioneer FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption) infrastructure for a Fully Encrypted Web by enabling quantum-resistant, fully encrypted data and AI

    Mind Network is a pioneer FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption) infrastructure for a Fully Encrypted Web by enabling quantum-resistant, fully encrypted data and AI

    Founded 2022Washington, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Sept 2024
  20. 20OpscuraOpscura develops technological solutions that allow the encryption of information in real-time.

    Opscura develops technological solutions that allow the encryption of information in real-time.

    Founded 2011Oakland, United States$9.4Mlast round Feb 2023
  21. 21SpeekSpeek is a decentralized, privacy-focused messaging platform designed for secure communication.

    Speek is a decentralized, privacy-focused messaging platform designed for secure communication.

    Founded 2012Cologne, United States$9.3Mlast round Mar 2014
  22. 22Aqex TechnologiesAqex Technologies is an encryption service provider that aims to bring professional trading services.

    Aqex Technologies is an encryption service provider that aims to bring professional trading services.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$7.5Mlast round May 2023
  23. 23TinfoilTinfoil is a software development company based in San Francisco, founded in 2024.

    Tinfoil is a software development company based in San Francisco, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$7.1Mlast round Jul 2025
  24. 24Ryodan SystemsRyodan develops zkRollup to construct an infrastructure on Ethereum encryption technology, achieving no gas costs and data sovereignty.

    Ryodan develops zkRollup to construct an infrastructure on Ethereum encryption technology, achieving no gas costs and data sovereignty.

    Founded -Lucerne, Switzerland$4.9Mlast round Apr 2023
  25. 25SunscreenSunscreen is a cryptography company that translates frontier Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) research into production-ready tooling.

    Sunscreen is a cryptography company that translates frontier Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) research into production-ready tooling.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.7Mlast round Jul 2022
  26. 26IothicIothic provides end-to-end fully decentralised post-quantum resistant authentication, encryption, and full p2p network interoperability.

    Iothic provides end-to-end fully decentralised post-quantum resistant authentication, encryption, and full p2p network interoperability.

    Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$4.7Mlast round Sept 2026
  27. 27AtakamaEnhanced Information Security Through Multi-Factor Encryption

    Enhanced Information Security Through Multi-Factor Encryption

    Founded 2023New York, United States$4.4Mlast round Mar 2024
  28. 28ConfideConfide is a messaging platform that relies on public and private encryption keys to keep messages secret while they’re in transit.

    Confide is a messaging platform that relies on public and private encryption keys to keep messages secret while they’re in transit.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$3.5Mlast round Mar 2016
  29. 29DataKryptoDataKrypto is a cloud encryption company that provides image, mail, mobile, and identity products.

    DataKrypto is a cloud encryption company that provides image, mail, mobile, and identity products.

    Founded 2021Rome, Italy$3.3Mlast round Mar 2024
  30. 30CellcryptCellcrypt provides Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) solutions that provide mutual authentication and end-to-end encryption for any type of data in motion.

    Cellcrypt provides Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) solutions that provide mutual authentication and end-to-end encryption for any type of data in motion.

    Founded 2009Hanover, United Kingdom$3.1Mlast round Jan 2007
  31. 31CipherStashCipherStash is a cybersecurity company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2020.

    CipherStash is a cybersecurity company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Sydney, Australia$3.0Mlast round Oct 2023
  32. 32FairblockFairblock is a decentralized confidentiality network focused on confidential computing for blockchain and open finance applications.

    Fairblock is a decentralized confidentiality network focused on confidential computing for blockchain and open finance applications.

    Founded 2023Toronto, Canada$2.5Mlast round Oct 2023
  33. 33PrivateCorePrivateCore enables enterprises to deploy servers in outsourced environments while maintaining data security.

    PrivateCore enables enterprises to deploy servers in outsourced environments while maintaining data security.

    Founded 2011Palo Alto, United States$2.3Mlast round Jun 2012
  34. 34DataLockerDataLocker is a global leader in hardware-based encryption solutions, focusing on USB security, encrypted storage devices, and cloud encryption gateways.

    DataLocker is a global leader in hardware-based encryption solutions, focusing on USB security, encrypted storage devices, and cloud encryption gateways.

    Founded 2007Overland Park, United States$1.6Mlast round Apr 2010
  35. 35Tech BureauTech Bureau provides cryptographic currency and Blockchain technology using exchange API to handle currency encryption.

    Tech Bureau provides cryptographic currency and Blockchain technology using exchange API to handle currency encryption.

    Founded 2014Japan$768Klast round Nov 2017
  36. 36CriptextCriptext is a private technology company specializing in encrypted email and secure communications.

    Criptext is a private technology company specializing in encrypted email and secure communications.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$750Klast round Jun 2015
  37. 37GUNData Synchronization Solutions for AI, ML, IoT, edge, graphs, encryption, P2P, and blockchain.

    Data Synchronization Solutions for AI, ML, IoT, edge, graphs, encryption, P2P, and blockchain.

    Founded 2014-$723Klast round May 2018
  38. 38EluviumEluvium is a data protection and password management software that uses encryption to protect files and private information from misuse.

    Eluvium is a data protection and password management software that uses encryption to protect files and private information from misuse.

    Founded 2017United Kingdom$700Klast round Feb 2025
  39. 39CipherAppsCipherApps is a startup that wants to bring encryption to the masses.

    CipherApps is a startup that wants to bring encryption to the masses.

    Founded 2013Dublin, Ireland$557Klast round Dec 2013
  40. 40CyphStupid easy quantum-resistant encryption built by former SpaceX engineers.

    Stupid easy quantum-resistant encryption built by former SpaceX engineers.

    Founded 2014Vienna, United States$500Klast round Sept 2015
  41. 41TokenExTokenEx is a cloud security and data protection company that specializes in tokenization, encryption, and key management technologies.

    TokenEx is a cloud security and data protection company that specializes in tokenization, encryption, and key management technologies.

    Founded 2010Tulsa, United States$500Klast round Dec 2012
  42. 42BlyssBlyss offers homomorphic encryption to secure user data.

    Blyss offers homomorphic encryption to secure user data.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$500Klast round Apr 2023
  43. 43Binarii LabsBinarii Labs is a Dublin-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in sovereign data security solutions powered by blockchain.

    Binarii Labs is a Dublin-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in sovereign data security solutions powered by blockchain.

    Founded 2021Dublin, Ireland$434Klast round Jul 2024
  44. 44Dark Mail AllianceDark Mail Alliance offers an innovative email protocol with integrated automatic encryption facilities.

    Dark Mail Alliance offers an innovative email protocol with integrated automatic encryption facilities.

    Founded 2017-$212Klast round Nov 2013
  45. 45CUPP ComputingTHE FIRST HARDWARE SECURITY ENGINE FOR MOBILE.

    THE FIRST HARDWARE SECURITY ENGINE FOR MOBILE.

    Founded 2004Palo Alto, Norway$200Klast round Oct 2010
  46. 46SIPPA SolutionsSIPPA Health Informatics Platform provides an integrated solution comprised of behavioral predictive analytics, chatbot and biometric encryption to help patient

    SIPPA Health Informatics Platform provides an integrated solution comprised of behavioral predictive analytics, chatbot and biometric encryption to help patient

    Founded 2013New York, United States$200Klast round Mar 2021
  47. 47MailpileMailpile provides online email services and a saving feature in an internet server mailbox with encryption and privacy features.

    Mailpile provides online email services and a saving feature in an internet server mailbox with encryption and privacy features.

    Founded 2013Reykjavik, Iceland$163Klast round Sept 2013
  48. 48ForkbombForkbomb Provides encryption, identity, and blockchain interoperability components and solutions.

    Forkbomb Provides encryption, identity, and blockchain interoperability components and solutions.

    Founded 2022Amsterdam, Netherlands$127Klast round Jul 2024
  49. 49Axion TechnologiesAxion Technologies is a cybersecurity company focused on developing novel encryption and authentication technology for computing systems.

    Axion Technologies is a cybersecurity company focused on developing novel encryption and authentication technology for computing systems.

    Founded 2016Tallahassee, United States$100Klast round Oct 2022
  50. 50SkycryptorSkycryptor is the long-awaited cloud encryption gateway for Dropbox and Google Drive providing seamless end-to-end encryption for user data.

    Skycryptor is the long-awaited cloud encryption gateway for Dropbox and Google Drive providing seamless end-to-end encryption for user data.

    Founded 2015Armenia$100Klast round Apr 2015
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