Security startups

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Security Technology Q2 Funding Update

The pandemic and resulting economic toll has presented challenging headwinds for startups. In this post we look back on Q2 ending funding trends for security technology startups to determine the trajectory of innovation in this emerging technology sector.

Notable Startups Report and ForgeRock Profile

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Our analysts regularly spotlight startups, and below are a few companies highlighted and profiled in our recent Notable Startups Report.

Security Technology Q1 2020 Exit Activity

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The below chart summarizes security technology year-to-date exit activity compared to last year. There were 9 exits in Q1 2020, which is a 10% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 16% of the 2019 full-year exit activity.

Security Technology Q1 2020 Funding

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The below chart summarizes security technology year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $2.6B, which is a 43% increase from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 25% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.

Notable Security Technology Startups and Menlo Security Profile

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As you may know, Venture Scanner provides emerging technology research services to support corporate innovation and startup scouting. To give you a view into our client-only research, here is an excerpt focused on notable startups.