About IoT Network Security
The IoT Network Security comprises 128 companies, including 60 funded companies having collectively raised $912M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 28 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
IoT Network Security sector has seen 18 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 14.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that provide security solutions for networks in an IoT system.
IoT Network Security sector is also known as IoT Network Security Solutions, Advanced IoT Network Security or Digital IoT Network Security.
Companies included in IoT Network Security
Includes companies that offer security solutions for networks in IoT systems, it also includes companies providing cybersecurity solutions specific to IoT networksCompanies excluded in IoT Network Security
Excludes companies offering security solutions for devices in an IoT system as well as companies providing security solutions for multiple applications, where IoT is just one of the featureTop Companies in IoT Network Security
There are more than 128 companies in IoT Network Security. Forescout is the top IoT Network Security company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top IoT Network Security companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of cybersecurity solutions for continuous threat exposure management and mitigation | San Jose (United States) | 2000 | Acquired | $120M | |
Provider of a blockchain based security platform for IoT applications | Palo Alto (United States) | 2016 | Series B | $80M | |
Provider of software supply chain security solutions analyzing compiled binary code | Austin (United States) | 2020 | Acquired | $24.8M | |
IoT security for enterprise | Atlanta (United States) | 2014 | Series C | $97.3M | |
AI-based security systems for cloud applications | Berkeley (United States) | 2020 | Series A | $40.4M |
Companies founded year-on-year in IoT Network Security
14 IoT Network Security startups were founded in 2017 - 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 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | - |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 8 |
2019 | 10 |
2018 | 7 |
2017 | 14 |
Companies founded across countries in IoT Network Security
United States has 66 IoT Network Security startups, the most by any country, followed by Israel which has 13 startups and United Kingdom which has 7.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 66 |
Israel | 13 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
China | 6 |
Germany | 6 |
France | 4 |
Italy | 4 |
Taiwan | 3 |
Canada | 2 |
Netherlands | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of IoT Network Security
Out of the total 128 IoT Network Security companies, 60 have secured funding. Among them, 28 have reached Series A or higher, and 22 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 128
Funded - 60
Series A+ - 28
Series B+ - 22
Series C+ - 21
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 128 |
Funded | 60 |
Series A+ | 28 |
Series B+ | 22 |
Series C+ | 21 |
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- 125+ Total Companies
- $912M+ Total Funding
- 55+ Funded Companies
- 15+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in IoT Network Security
Total funding year-on-year in IoT Network Security
IoT Network Security saw a total funding of more than $500M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $243M. There has been a total funding of $36M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $36M |
2025 | $15.3M |
2024 | $54.9M |
2023 | $33M |
2022 | $243M |
2021 | $7.9M |
2020 | $3.14M |
2019 | $8.93M |
2018 | $47.1M |
2017 | $50.7M |
Total funding across countries in IoT Network Security
In the last 10 years, IoT Network Security startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $468M. France follows with $12.7M and Israel with $4.56M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $468M |
France | $12.7M |
Israel | $4.56M |
Germany | $1.79M |
Iceland | $1.7M |
Greece | $285K |
United Kingdom | $19.2K |
United Arab Emirates | $10K |
Italy | $4.93K |
China | - |
Total funding amount raised by stage in IoT Network Security
Over the last 10 years, IoT Network Security have seen $65.9M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $214M into Early Stage funding rounds and $44M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $214M |
Post IPO | $163M |
Seed Stage | $65.9M |
Late Stage | $44M |
Grant | $1.19M |
Recent Funding Rounds in IoT Network Security
In the year 2026, till March 2026, IoT Network Security companies have raised $36M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), IoT Network Security companies had raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in IoT Network Security:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3045 | Mar 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2859 | Jan 13, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 3641 | Dec 05, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 3743 | Mar 04, 2025 | ||
Series A | 3860 | Dec 20, 2024 | and 4 more |
Top Investors in IoT Network Security
Europa is the top investor in IoT Network Security companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in IoT Network Security:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bethesda (United States) | ||
Portola Valley (United States) | ||
Boston (United States) | Pwnie Express and Lexumo | |
Redwood City (United States) |
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M&A activity in IoT Network Security
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 1 acquisition happened in IoT Network Security.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in IoT Network Security:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 26, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 11, 2022 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 09, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in IoT Network Security
Here are the acquisition trends in IoT Network Security:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | - |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in IoT Network Security
In the year 2017, till October 2017, 1 IPO happened in IoT Network Security.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in IoT Network Security:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 27, 2017 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most IoT Network Security companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in IoT Network Security
Most number of IoT Network Security startups have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, Cornell University and Harvard Business School.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 2 |
Cornell University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
IIM Bangalore | 1 |
IIT Madras | 1 |
INSEAD | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 1 |
University of Bristol | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the IoT Network Security
In the last 10 years, Tel Aviv University graduates' IoT Network Security companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIM Bangalore and IIT Madras alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | $287M |
IIM Bangalore | $86.8M |
IIT Madras | $86.8M |
Harvard Business School | $27M |
Harvard University | $27M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $7M |
University of Chicago | $5.63M |
Cornell University | - |
INSEAD | - |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | - |
Top News in IoT Network Security
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Infosecurity Europe: Security Leaders Urged to Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography TransitionInfosecurity Magazine•Jun 04, 2026•Forescout
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Forescout's 2026 Riskiest Connected Devices Report Highlights New Device TypesCIO Influence•Mar 23, 2026•Forescout
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Forescout Partners with E-ISAC to Bring Threat Intelligence and Research to North American UtilitiesBusiness Wire•Feb 23, 2026•Forescout,
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Forescout’s David Creed Named to CRN Channel Chiefs List for LeadershipBusiness Wire•Feb 03, 2026•Forescout
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KnectIQ and SRC UK Forge Licensing Agreement for Next-Generation Intelligence and Defense PlatformsPR Newswire•Oct 21, 2025•SRC, KnectIQ, Srcuk
