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BriefingVenture capital1 August 20261 min read

Cybersecurity is a steady bright spot for startup funding in H1 2026

While early-stage capital contracts, cybersecurity keeps growing steadily — a sector worth noting for angel portfolios.

Crunchbase records solid growth in cybersecurity startup funding through H1 2026. Unlike sectors that ride hype cycles, cybersecurity demand is tied to real operational risk, which makes it less volatile.

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  1. 01Crunchbase News — Cybersecurity startup funding H1 2026 ↗

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