About Cybersecurity
There are 27.5K companies in the Cybersecurity sector across the world, with 7.2K funded companies having collectively raised $187B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 4.16K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 114 Unicorns.
Cybersecurity sector has seen 2.38K acquisitions and 309 IPOs. This represents almost 9.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes products and cloud-based services which detect, prevent, protect and respond to cyber threats and attacks on businesses, government organizations or individuals/consumers.
Cybersecurity sector is also known as Information Security or Privacy Enhancing Technology.
Companies included in Cybersecurity sector
Companies providing cyber security products (or cloud-based services) for enterprises, government organizations (B2B) or consumers (B2C). Companies excluded in Cybersecurity sector
Personal Security, Physical Security, Surveillance, GRC, Consulting, Resellers and services only.Market Map of Cybersecurity
The market map of Cybersecurity gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Cybersecurity sector are Network Security, Website Security and Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Reports related to Cybersecurity
Here are some reports related to Cybersecurity sector:
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Cybersecurity - Sector Report
Edition: February, 2026 (119 Pages)
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Cybersecurity Investor Landscape
Edition: December, 2024
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Cybersecurity Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2025 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 27.5K companies in Cybersecurity. Okta is the top Cybersecurity company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Cybersecurity companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of identity management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI | San Francisco (United States) | 2009 | Public | $228M | |
Provider of cloud services for security, performance, and application development | San Francisco (United States) | 2009 | Public | $332M | |
Provider of cybersecurity platforms, threat intelligence, and incident response services | Santa Clara (United States) | 2005 | Public | $65.7M | |
Provider of cloud computing, security, and content delivery network services | Cambridge (United States) | 1998 | Public | $61.5M | |
Provider of online safety solutions for identity, privacy, and devices | Boston (United States) | 2019 | Series G | $672M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Cybersecurity sector
7 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Cybersecurity sector. 2,788 Cybersecurity startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 7 |
2025 | 222 |
2024 | 643 |
2023 | 983 |
2022 | 1,144 |
2021 | 1,586 |
2020 | 2,788 |
2019 | 2,180 |
2018 | 1,899 |
2017 | 1,608 |
Companies founded across countries in the Cybersecurity sector
United States has 9,142 Cybersecurity startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 3,885 startups and India which has 1,655.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 9,142 |
United Kingdom | 3,885 |
India | 1,655 |
Germany | 925 |
China | 859 |
Canada | 822 |
Israel | 775 |
France | 630 |
Australia | 549 |
Netherlands | 450 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Cybersecurity sector
Out of the total 27,456 Cybersecurity companies, 7,203 have secured funding. Among them, 4,161 have reached Series A or higher, and 3,335 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 27,456
Funded - 7,203
Series A+ - 4,161
Series B+ - 3,335
Series C+ - 2,990
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 27,456 |
Funded | 7,203 |
Series A+ | 4,161 |
Series B+ | 3,335 |
Series C+ | 2,990 |
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- 27.5K+ Total Companies
- $187B+ Total Funding
- 7.2K+ Funded Companies
- 305+ IPOs
- 2.4K+ Acquisitions
- 165+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Cybersecurity sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Cybersecurity sector
The Cybersecurity sector saw a total funding of more than $150B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $30.8B. There has been a total funding of $3.28B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
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2026 | $3.28B |
2025 | $16.7B |
2024 | $11.6B |
2023 | $8.68B |
2022 | $18.8B |
2021 | $30.8B |
2020 | $14.4B |
2019 | $24.6B |
2018 | $13.5B |
2017 | $7.91B |
Total funding across countries in the Cybersecurity sector
In the last 10 years, Cybersecurity startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $108B. Canada follows with $11B and Israel with $10.5B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $108B |
Canada | $11B |
Israel | $10.5B |
United Kingdom | $6.73B |
China | $4.26B |
France | $2.52B |
Switzerland | $1.85B |
India | $1.11B |
Germany | $1.03B |
Australia | $297M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Cybersecurity sector
Over the last 10 years, the Cybersecurity sector have seen $7.36B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $45B into Early Stage funding rounds and $60.4B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $60.4B |
Early Stage | $45B |
Post IPO | $17.2B |
Debt | $16.8B |
Seed Stage | $7.36B |
PE | $1.09B |
Grant | $683M |
ICO | $582M |
Other-Equity | $720K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Cybersecurity
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Cybersecurity companies have raised $3.22B in equity funding across 120 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), Cybersecurity companies had raised $6.79B across 194 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 52.52% drop in funding in Cybersecurity companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Cybersecurity:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9619 | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5533 | Apr 21, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 6388 | Apr 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9070 | Apr 09, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 3387 | Apr 07, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Cybersecurity
Europa is the top investor in Cybersecurity companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Cybersecurity:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Redwood City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Cybersecurity
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 33 acquisitions happened in Cybersecurity sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 162 acquisitions happened in Cybersecurity sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Cybersecurity:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Cybersecurity
Here are the acquisition trends in Cybersecurity:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 33 |
2025 | 162 |
2024 | 160 |
2023 | 139 |
2022 | 187 |
2021 | 268 |
2020 | 176 |
2019 | 166 |
2018 | 163 |
2017 | 144 |
IPOs in Cybersecurity
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Cybersecurity sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Cybersecurity:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 20, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Feb 05, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 19, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 18, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Cybersecurity companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Cybersecurity sector
Most number of Cybersecurity startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Tel Aviv University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 244 |
Tel Aviv University | 239 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 154 |
Harvard University | 138 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 96 |
Harvard Business School | 85 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 83 |
University of Pennsylvania | 75 |
Cornell University | 62 |
INSEAD | 62 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Cybersecurity sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Cybersecurity companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Tel Aviv University alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $15B |
Tel Aviv University | $12.5B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $6.79B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $6.56B |
Harvard Business School | $5.87B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $5.51B |
Harvard University | $5.47B |
INSEAD | $5.46B |
Bar-Ilan University | $5.25B |
Leiden University | $4.63B |
Top News in Cybersecurity
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Acronis Launches GenAI Protection to Secure and Govern AI Usage for MSPsExpress Computer•Apr 23, 2026•Acronis
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Cytora and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Announce Strategic RelationshipMarTech Series•Apr 23, 2026•Cytora, LexisNexis
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Exabeam Wins 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Security: Analytics & OperationsBusiness Wire•Apr 22, 2026•Exabeam
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Addsecure to present Next Generation Portfolio in Birminghamsecurityworldmarket.com•Apr 20, 2026•AddSecure
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OPSWAT and Emerson Announce Reseller Agreement for Cybersecurity TechnologiesChemengonline•Apr 17, 2026•Emerson, OPSWAT, OPSWAT Inc
