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The security industry continues to expand into highly specialized fields, from quantum computing to AI-driven data protection. This growth is fueled by significant funding rounds that highlight the sector's importance.
For example, quantum computing firm Quantinuum has raised $925M to advance its technology. Meanwhile, AI data security platform Cyera has secured over $1.3B in funding.
Below is our list of 100 Security startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Chainlink created a decentralized network that securely connects smart contracts with off-chain data and services. Their oracle solutions are a critical piece of infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem, allowing blockchains to access real-world information.
Quantinuum builds integrated quantum computers, developing both the hardware and software to solve complex problems. Their technology is designed to accelerate applications in fields ranging from chemistry and finance to cybersecurity.
SEON offers an all-in-one platform that helps businesses detect and prevent financial crime through advanced fraud detection and AML tools. The system enriches user data in real-time, analyzing everything from email addresses to device fingerprints to provide a complete risk profile.
Nozomi Networks builds a cybersecurity platform to protect operational technology (OT), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems. Their technology gives industrial and critical infrastructure operators the visibility and security needed to defend against complex cyber threats.
Chainguard builds hardened, minimal container images to help developers secure their software supply chain. They provide images with low-to-zero common vulnerabilities, allowing teams to build and run applications with a smaller attack surface.
SecurityScorecard operates a cybersecurity ratings platform that continuously monitors and scores the security posture of organizations worldwide. Businesses use these security ratings to manage their own cyber risk and assess the potential vulnerabilities of their partners and vendors.
Flock Safety builds a network of smart cameras that help law enforcement and communities reduce crime. Their system uses technology like automated license plate readers to capture objective evidence for criminal investigations.
Semperis provides enterprise identity protection and cyber resilience for complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. They specialize in securing and rapidly recovering directory services like Active Directory, helping organizations withstand and bounce back from cyberattacks.
Zania builds autonomous AI agents to manage security risk and compliance. Their platform automates complex security workflows, allowing enterprise teams to maintain continuous compliance.
Cyera builds an AI-powered data security platform that gives enterprises deep context on their data. Their technology helps organizations assure cyber-resilience and maintain compliance with data regulations.
The top 10 are just a glimpse of what’s happening in the security space. Many of the companies getting attention are working with AI, and together they have raised tens of billions of dollars.
Some are early in their journey, while others are scaling fast. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the security industry.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2015 | $37.5M | Series B | |
| AI | 2016 | $306.1M | Series E | |
| AI | 2018 | $43.2M | Venture Round | |
| Cloud | 2010 | $814.2M | Series E | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $285M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2016 | $2.1B | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2019 | $180.5M | Series C | |
| Analytics | 2007 | $1B | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2003 | $658M | Private Equity | |
| Security | 2015 | $740M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2006 | $387M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2021 | $30M | Series A | |
| Security | 2020 | $810M | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2018 | $534M | Series D | |
| AI | 2016 | $975M | Series E | |
| AI | 2021 | $48.5M | Venture Round | |
| Cloud | 2007 | $213.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Security | 2022 | $24.6M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $300.2M | Series B | |
| Security | 2001 | $187M | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2024 | $38M | Series A | |
| Security | 2018 | $271.2M | Series C | |
| AI | 2024 | $27M | Series A | |
| AI | 2017 | $662.7M | Series G | |
| AI | 2022 | $15M | Seed | |
| AI | 2012 | $744.4M | Debt Financing | |
| Security | 2011 | $60.3M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2021 | $51M | Series B | |
| Security | 2017 | $800M | Corporate Round | |
| Cloud | 2015 | $169.2M | Series C | |
| AI | 2021 | $190M | Series C | |
| Security | 2013 | $557.5M | Series F | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $50M | Series B | |
| Security | 2021 | $23M | Series A | |
| AI | 2023 | $132M | Series B | |
| Security | 2008 | $251M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2013 | $391M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2020 | $30M | Series B | |
| Security | 2017 | $299.4M | Series E | |
| AI | 2015 | $271M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2024 | $11.1M | Seed | |
| AI | 2018 | $503M | Series D | |
| Hardware | 2018 | $100M | Series B | |
| Security | 2013 | $761.5M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $203.7M | Series D | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $837M | Secondary Market | |
| Security | 2019 | $65M | Venture Round | |
| Cloud | 2010 | $375M | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 1975 | $600M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $865M | Series E | |
| Security | 2012 | $250.8M | Series E | |
| AI | 2019 | $178.5M | Series D | |
| Security | 2018 | $417.5M | Series D | |
| Hardware | 2017 | $119.5M | Series C | |
| Data | 2011 | $474.8M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $6.2B | Series G | |
| Security | 2015 | $309.8M | Series D | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $83M | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | $2M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2011 | $323.7M | Secondary Market | |
| Security | 2020 | $82M | Series B | |
| Security | 2017 | $286.7M | Series C | |
| Security | 2000 | $1B | Private Equity | |
| Security | 2022 | $24M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $107.4M | Grant | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $159.4M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2021 | $41.3M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2021 | $59.5M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | $328.2M | Series C | |
| Security | 2019 | $42.2M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $94M | Series B | |
| Security | 2008 | $457M | Series B | |
| AI | 2014 | $236.5M | Series D | |
| Cloud | 2013 | $729.5M | Series G | |
| Analytics | 2013 | $286.6M | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2020 | $62M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $33M | Series A | |
| GovTech | 2014 | $152.1M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2008 | $180M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2012 | $213M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2023 | $48M | Series A | |
| Security | 2020 | $233M | Series D | |
| AI | 2018 | $67M | Series B | |
| Security | 2017 | $665.5M | Series E | |
| AI | 2023 | $2.2M | Seed | |
| Security | 2017 | $20.8M | Series B | |
| AI | 2023 | $41M | Series A | |
| AI | 2025 | $100M | Seed | |
| Security | 2021 | $20M | Series A | |
| AI | 2023 | $28M | Series A |
