Israeli Cybersecurity Startups Secure Nearly Half of Global Funding

In the third quarter of 2026, 26 Israeli cybersecurity startups collectively raised at least $2.425 billion, accounting for approximately 50% of all global investments in the sector during that period. This data, published by CTech/Calcalist on October 9, highlights the continued dominance of Israel's cybersecurity ecosystem.

The total amount raised by these Israeli companies represents nearly half of the $5.26 billion secured by cybersecurity startups worldwide between July 1 and September 30, 2026. The actual Israeli figure may be higher, as two additional companies founded by Israelis, Above and Zafran, also raised funds during the quarter without disclosing the amounts. Above is backed by CrowdStrike, and Zafran by Cisco.

This strong performance by Israeli firms coincides with a significant global rebound in cybersecurity startup funding. A study by Pinpoint Search Group, reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicated that the third quarter of 2026 was the best quarter for global cybersecurity startup funding since 2022. The $5.26 billion raised globally marked a 78% year-over-year increase and nearly doubled the amount from the previous quarter. Year-to-date, the sector has attracted $12.7 billion in investments, the highest nine-month total since Pinpoint began tracking in May 2020.