The A.I. Daily
Cybersecurity Investment Reaches $6.8B in Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, global cybersecurity and privacy startups raised $6.8 billion, up about 50% from the prior quarter and tied for the highest quarterly tally in years. The increase was driven by larger rounds, with AI and identity security particularly prominent; at least 18 companies closed rounds of $100 million or more.