Cybersecurity startups continue to attract resilient funding, with $4.9 billion invested globally in Q1, as reported by Crunchbase. Despite a slight dip from the previous quarter, investments remain significantly higher than last year. Notable funding rounds included Cloaked's $375 million Series B, Tenex.AI's $250 million, and Upwind Security's $250 million, with a total of 13 rounds exceeding $100 million. The trend towards AI-related investments remains strong, with 80% of all funding in Q1 directed towards AI-focused companies. The quarter also saw significant acquisitions, including CrowdStrike's $740 million purchase of SGNL and Palo Alto Networks' $400 million acquisition of Koi. IPO activity in the sector was minimal, but expectations for AI-driven investments in cybersecurity continue to rise.
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Cybersecurity Funding Remains Strong with $4.9 Billion in Q1 Investments
Crunchbase News· Joanna Glasner· Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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