CYBERSECURITY INVESTORS PUT $6.8B TO WORK IN THE THIRD QUARTER, MOSTLY IN LARGER ROUNDS

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Cybersecurity startups attracted $6.8 billion in Q3 2026, marking a 50% increase from the previous quarter, driven predominantly by larger funding rounds. Notable investments included Keyfactor's $1 billion round and Cyera's $400 million round, with both companies focusing on AI for identity and data security. M&A activity saw significant deals, such as Visa's $2.4 billion acquisition of BioCatch, emphasizing the industry's response to AI-driven security challenges.