Cybersecurity VC Investment Hits $1 Billion in Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Europe attracted $1 billion in cybersecurity VC investment, aligning with the pace of the previous year and on track to match the 2025 full-year total. This period saw 61 deals close, suggesting a trend toward fewer but larger investments in early-stage startups. Notably, global deal value for early-stage startups reached $2.1 billion, surpassing that of late-stage startups. The median for cybersecurity funding rounds globally was $25 million, significantly above the late-stage median of $17.5 million, indicating robust interest in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.