Security Technology Exits by Category and by Year – Q2 2017

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Security Technology sector. The graphics include data through February 2017.

Exit Activity by Category in Security Technology

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Security Technology category. The Threat Detection category leads the sector with 17 IPOs and 34 acquisitions. The Data Security category follows behind with 4 IPOs and 30 acquisitions.

Exit Activity by Year in Security Technology

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Security Technology by year. 2016 currently leads the sector with 38 acquisitions, with 2015 following behind with 20 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 898 Security Technology companies in 14 categories across 42 countries, with a total of $17.6 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Security Technology market report.