# Top 50 Security Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded security startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $29B combined.

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

- 1 [**Hadrian** Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hadrian) Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies. *Founded* 2020 United States **$2.2B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**KnowBe4** KnowBe4 is a security platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/knowbe4) KnowBe4 is a security platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks. *Founded* 2010 Clearwater, United States **$1.8B** last round Jun 2025
- 3 [**Verkada** Verkada Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verkada) Verkada Inc. *Founded* 2016 San Mateo, United States **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**Rubrik** Rubrik offers live data access for recovery and application development by fusing enterprise data management with web-scale IT.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rubrik) Rubrik offers live data access for recovery and application development by fusing enterprise data management with web-scale IT. *Founded* 2014 Palo Alto, United States **$1.6B** last round May 2025
- 5 [**Keyfactor** Keyfactor is a global leader in digital trust, specializing in public key infrastructure (PKI) and crypto-agility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/keyfactor) Keyfactor is a global leader in digital trust, specializing in public key infrastructure (PKI) and crypto-agility solutions. *Founded* 2001 Independence, United States **$1.1B** last round Jul 2026
- 6 [**NinjaOne** NinjaOne is a cloud-native Unified IT Operations Platform that simplifies IT management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and corporate IT departments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ninjaone) NinjaOne is a cloud-native Unified IT Operations Platform that simplifies IT management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and corporate IT departments. *Founded* 2013 Austin, United States **$900M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**True Anomaly** True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-anomaly) True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense. *Founded* 2022 Englewood, United States **$860M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**Chainguard** Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainguard) Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security. *Founded* 2021 Kirkland, United States **$776M** last round Oct 2025
- 9 [**Upwind**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upwind) *Founded* - United States **$750M** last round Oct 2026
- 10 [**Quantum Computing** Quantum Computing is developing processes to commercialize quantum computing hardware and application services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-computing) Quantum Computing is developing processes to commercialize quantum computing hardware and application services. *Founded* 2018 Hoboken, United States **$750M** last round Oct 2025
- 11 [**Saviynt** Saviynt is a global enterprise identity security company based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saviynt) Saviynt is a global enterprise identity security company based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2010 El Segundo, United States **$740M** last round Dec 2025
- 12 [**Quantinuum** Quantinuum accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, finance, and optimization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantinuum) Quantinuum accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, finance, and optimization. *Founded* 2021 Broomfield, United States **$700M** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**Fidium** Fidium was developed to defy consumer expectations of network and internet service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fidium) Fidium was developed to defy consumer expectations of network and internet service providers. *Founded* 2021 Mattoon, United States **$665M** last round Mar 2026
- 14 [**Island** Island is an innovative company founded in 2020, specializing in the Enterprise Browser.](https://millionrounds.com/company/island) Island is an innovative company founded in 2020, specializing in the Enterprise Browser. *Founded* 2020 Dallas, United States **$650M** last round Sept 2026
- 15 [**SandboxAQ**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sandboxaq) *Founded* - United States **$650M** last round Jun 2026
- 16 [**Dataminr** Dataminr develops an artificial intelligence platform designed for real-time event and risk detection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dataminr) Dataminr develops an artificial intelligence platform designed for real-time event and risk detection. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$587M** last round Apr 2025
- 17 [**Tanium** Tanium is a privately held company focused on Autonomous IT, specializing in cybersecurity and systems management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tanium) Tanium is a privately held company focused on Autonomous IT, specializing in cybersecurity and systems management. *Founded* 2007 Kirkland, United States **$577M** last round May 2018
- 18 [**Illumio** Illumio is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment and Zero Trust segmentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illumio) Illumio is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment and Zero Trust segmentation. *Founded* 2013 Sunnyvale, United States **$558M** last round Jun 2021
- 19 [**Armis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/armis) *Founded* - United States **$547M** last round Nov 2025
- 20 [**ReliaQuest** ReliaQuest is a leading cybersecurity company based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to enhancing enterprise security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reliaquest) ReliaQuest is a leading cybersecurity company based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to enhancing enterprise security. *Founded* 2007 Tampa, United States **$530M** last round Apr 2025
- 21 [**Cybereason** Cybereason is an endpoint detection and response platform that identifies cyber attacks for effective response.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cybereason) Cybereason is an endpoint detection and response platform that identifies cyber attacks for effective response. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$509M** last round Mar 2025
- 22 [**Flock Safety** Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flock-safety) Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. *Founded* 2017 Atlanta, United States **$485M** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**CrowdStrike** CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity leader with an advanced cloud-native platform for protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identities and data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crowdstrike) CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity leader with an advanced cloud-native platform for protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identities and data. *Founded* 2011 Austin, United States **$461M** last round Dec 2022
- 24 [**Demisto** Demisto Enterprise is a security operations platform that combines intelligent automation and collaboration into a single ChatOps interface.](https://millionrounds.com/company/demisto) Demisto Enterprise is a security operations platform that combines intelligent automation and collaboration into a single ChatOps interface. *Founded* 2015 United States **$450M** last round Oct 2018
- 25 [**Armadin**](https://millionrounds.com/company/armadin) *Founded* - United States **$446M** last round Oct 2026
- 26 [**ID.me**](https://millionrounds.com/company/id-me) *Founded* - United States **$444M** last round Sept 2025
- 27 [**Docker** Docker’s platform helps millions of developers efficiently and collaboratively build, share, and run applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/docker) Docker’s platform helps millions of developers efficiently and collaboratively build, share, and run applications. *Founded* 2011 San Francisco, United States **$412M** last round Mar 2022
- 28 [**Arctic Wolf** Arctic Wolf helps companies end cyber risk by providing cloud-native security operations technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arctic-wolf) Arctic Wolf helps companies end cyber risk by providing cloud-native security operations technology. *Founded* 2012 Eden Prairie, United States **$401M** last round Oct 2022
- 29 [**Netskope**](https://millionrounds.com/company/netskope) *Founded* - United States **$400M** last round Sept 2024
- 30 [**Cloaked** Cloaked is a consumer-first privacy company founded in 2020 by brothers Arjun and Abhijay Bhatnagar.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloaked) Cloaked is a consumer-first privacy company founded in 2020 by brothers Arjun and Abhijay Bhatnagar. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$400M** last round Mar 2026
- 31 [**Cylance** BlackBerry helps organizations defend against cyberthreats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cylance) BlackBerry helps organizations defend against cyberthreats. *Founded* 2012 Waterloo, United States **$397M** last round Jun 2018
- 32 [**AnchorFree** AnchorFree is an internet privacy and security company based in Redwood City, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anchorfree) AnchorFree is an internet privacy and security company based in Redwood City, California. *Founded* 2005 Redwood City, United States **$358M** last round Sept 2018
- 33 [**BitSight** Bitsight is the global leader in cyber risk intelligence, helping teams make informed risk decisions with the industry’s most extensive external security data a](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitsight) Bitsight is the global leader in cyber risk intelligence, helping teams make informed risk decisions with the industry’s most extensive external security data a *Founded* 2011 Boston, United States **$350M** last round Sept 2021
- 34 [**Alice**](https://millionrounds.com/company/alice) *Founded* - United States **$329M** last round Oct 2026
- 35 [**Druva** Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/druva) Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats. *Founded* 2008 Santa Clara, United States **$328M** last round Jun 2019
- 36 [**Mosyle** Mosyle is a leading provider of Apple Mobile Device Management (MDM) and security solutions designed for enterprise and education customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mosyle) Mosyle is a leading provider of Apple Mobile Device Management (MDM) and security solutions designed for enterprise and education customers. *Founded* 2012 Winter Park, United States **$312M** last round Apr 2026
- 37 [**Glow**](https://millionrounds.com/company/glow) *Founded* - United States **$306M** last round Jul 2026
- 38 [**Cylake** Cylake is a cybersecurity startup founded in March 2026, focusing on AI-native, data-driven cybersecurity platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cylake) Cylake is a cybersecurity startup founded in March 2026, focusing on AI-native, data-driven cybersecurity platforms. *Founded* - Sunnyvale, United States **$290M** last round Sept 2026
- 39 [**Lookout** Lookout, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lookout) Lookout, Inc. *Founded* 2007 Boston, United States **$282M** last round Feb 2015
- 40 [**SecurityScorecard** SecurityScorecard is a leader in cybersecurity ratings and third-party risk management, providing AI-driven solutions for continuous monitoring of over 12 milli](https://millionrounds.com/company/securityscorecard) SecurityScorecard is a leader in cybersecurity ratings and third-party risk management, providing AI-driven solutions for continuous monitoring of over 12 milli *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$278M** last round Mar 2021
- 41 [**TENEX.AI** TENEX.AI is a cybersecurity company founded in 2024 and based in Sarasota, Florida, with additional offices in Overland Park and Phoenix.](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. *Founded* 2024 Sarasota, United States **$277M** last round Apr 2026
- 42 [**Socure** Socure is a prominent American technology company that specializes in AI-driven digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and risk decisioning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/socure) Socure is a prominent American technology company that specializes in AI-driven digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and risk decisioning. *Founded* 2012 Incline Village, United States **$273M** last round Aug 2026
- 43 [**RADAR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/radar) *Founded* - United States **$269M** last round May 2026
- 44 [**Aura**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura) *Founded* - United States **$264M** last round Feb 2026
- 45 [**Clumio** Clumio is a cloud-native backup-as-a-service company based in Santa Clara, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clumio) Clumio is a cloud-native backup-as-a-service company based in Santa Clara, California. *Founded* 1996 Tinton Falls, United States **$261M** last round Feb 2024
- 46 [**Criticalstart** Critical Start is a cybersecurity company based in Plano, Texas, founded in 2012 by Rob Davis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/criticalstart) Critical Start is a cybersecurity company based in Plano, Texas, founded in 2012 by Rob Davis. *Founded* 2012 Plano, United States **$255M** last round Apr 2022
- 47 [**ThreatLocker** ThreatLocker is a leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, providing advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect servers, endpoints, and digital environments fro](https://millionrounds.com/company/threatlocker) ThreatLocker is a leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, providing advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect servers, endpoints, and digital environments fro *Founded* 2017 Orlando, United States **$250M** last round Jul 2026
- 48 [**Horizon3** Horizon3 invest in long-term growth companies with a strong customer and user focus integrated into profitable and scalable business models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/horizon3) Horizon3 invest in long-term growth companies with a strong customer and user focus integrated into profitable and scalable business models. *Founded* 2022 United States **$250M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**Pindrop** Pindrop is an American cybersecurity company founded in 2011, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in London and Toronto.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pindrop) Pindrop is an American cybersecurity company founded in 2011, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in London and Toronto. *Founded* 2011 Atlanta, United States **$237M** last round Jul 2024
- 50 [**Oosto** Oosto is a global Visual AI company that specializes in real-time video analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oosto) Oosto is a global Visual AI company that specializes in real-time video analytics. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$235M** last round Jul 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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