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Cybersecurity VC Funding to Hit $18B in 2026: Where to Build

Battered armored robot signs a $414M VC contract under a spotlight in a graffitied boardroom — AI agent security funding. funding


open source projects are going closed because of ai

code breakout time is down to 27 seconds

the opportunity is obvious - build cybersecurity. the vc money is already there

one of the fastest-growing niches: ai agent security - $414m raised

Bar chart of cybersecurity venture funding: $9.5B in 2024, $14B in 2025, $18B projected for 2026 based on annualized Q1 actuals.
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Contributing Journalist & Content Creator at thehype. Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Master’s in Marketing. He has been leading marketing for AI startups since 2024, with experience in media, digital strategy, and tech-focused content.

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