So Far, 2026 Is A Solid Year For Cybersecurity Startup Funding
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$4.4B in cyber and privacy funding in Q2 — even with a ~30% drop from Q1 and last year — shows security remains one of the few categories where venture is still writing large checks. If you’re an enterprise buyer, expect more vendor noise and overlapping claims; tighten your evaluation criteria around integration and measurable risk reduction.
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