Adara Ventures
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2005. Deep tech investor; the AV4 fund targets €100M and focuses on cybersecurity, applied AI, and digital infrastructure across Europe.
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Cybersecurity startup ecosystem
Founders, investors, and support organizations active in Cybersecurity.
Axoflow
Budapest, Hungary · StartupFounded by the creator of syslog-ng, Axoflow provides an observability and security-data routing layer for modern SOC teams. The platform helps enterprises filter, transform, and route telemetry intelligently to reduce SIEM cost pressure and improve incident investigation performance.
StartupGrowthCybersecurityBig DataObservability
Bartosz Dobrzyński
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFormer Chief Marketing Officer of telecom Play, Bartosz took his strategic acumen to the startup scene. He has invested in cybersecurity startup Secfense (passwordless authentication) and other tech companies. Bartosz often advises on go-to-market strategy while investing, bridging corporate and startup worlds. Associated startups: Secfense, Booste (revenue-based financing), and a handful of ICT startups.
Angel InvestorSeed to Series ACybersecuritySoftware
Bright Pixel (Sonae IM)
Porto & Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorCorporate VC studio of Sonae Group investing in cybersecurity, retail tech, telecom, and fintech.
AcceleratorSeries A to Series BCybersecurityRetail TechTelecomFintech
Cloud Native Days France 2026
Paris, France · EventCommunity-led cloud conference at CENTQUATRE-PARIS focused on practical engineering sessions over vendor marketing. Strong match for infrastructure startups and DevOps-first teams working on Kubernetes, platform tooling, and secure cloud operations.
EventEventsCloudDevToolsInfrastructureOpen SourceCybersecurity
CONFidence 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventLeading Polish technical security conference focused on applied hacking, incident response, and infrastructure defense. Strong venue for cybersecurity startups to validate products with practitioners and security buyers.
EventEventsCybersecurityInfoSecBlockchain SecurityGovTech
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventExpo and conference on cloud security, zero-trust, and enterprise cyber resilience.
EventEventsCybersecurityCloud
CyberUK 2026
Glasgow, United Kingdom · EventUK government's flagship cybersecurity event. Price: about GBP 400-800. Essential for govtech and infosec startups selling to the public sector.
EventEventsCybersecurityGovTech
CyberWave 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventStudent-run cybersecurity conference focused on red teaming, AI-driven defense, and a parallel CTF competition. A strong recruiting venue for security and engineering leaders.
EventSecurityEventsCybersecurity
Defguard
Warsaw, Poland · StartupOpen-source cybersecurity platform for zero-trust access, self-hosted VPN management, and identity controls. Defguard is known for integrating multi-factor authentication at WireGuard protocol level to support enterprise-grade security and privacy requirements.
StartupEarly StageCybersecurityZero TrustOpen Source
DevOpsCon Munich 2026
Munich, Germany · EventMajor software engineering conference on cloud architecture, CI/CD, Kubernetes, observability, platform engineering, and secure DevOps practices. Valuable for DevTools startups targeting technical buyers and for startup teams recruiting senior backend and cloud talent.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsCloudSoftware ArchitectureCybersecurity
DIGITALHUB.de
Bonn, Germany · AcceleratorDigital innovation hub founded in 2017 for the Rhineland region offering structured accelerator programs, mentorship, networking, and investor access to digital startups. Focus on digital transformation with alumni in cybersecurity and enterprise software. Scope: Local (Bonn/Rhineland).
AcceleratorDigital TransformationCybersecurityEnterprise Software
DIGITALHUB.de
Bonn, Germany · Innovation HubFounded 2017 as a digital innovation hub for the Rhineland region. Runs structured accelerator programs with mentorship, networking, and investor access; alumni include cybersecurity and enterprise software startups. Support: accelerator program, coworking, corporate partner access. Scope: Local (Bonn/Rhineland).
Innovation HubCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDigital Transformation
GITEX Europe
Berlin, Germany · Event OrganisatorOrganizer of GITEX Europe, a global-scale tech conference and exhibition focused on AI, cybersecurity, and digital finance.
Event OrganisatorEventsArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityDigital Finance
GITEX Europe 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventBerlin edition of the global GITEX brand focused on sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and digital finance, connecting European startups with international buyers and investors. The event uses tiered passes (from low-cost expo tickets to premium access) and features Supernova startup competitions, with reported equity-free funding prizes up to EUR 100,000.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityDigital FinanceDeep Tech
Hard2beat VC
Wroclaw, Poland · Venture CapitalOperator-led Polish deep-tech VC fund with a target size of EUR 20M (about PLN 80M), investing at pre-seed and seed. Founded by Maciej Zawadzinski, Maciej Frankowicz, and Konrad Trzyna, the fund focuses on robotics, photonics, cybersecurity, biotech, space tech, and hardware-enabled software. Typical initial checks are up to PLN 3M with follow-on capacity up to PLN 8M for top portfolio companies.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedDeep TechRoboticsCybersecurityBiotechSpace TechHardware
Infoshare 2026
Gdansk, Poland · EventLarge software and startup conference at AmberExpo with 6,000+ attendees, 500+ startups, and 200+ investors. Startup Contest offers EUR 30,000 and the agenda is especially strong for developer tools and data-heavy products.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsData ScienceCybersecurityMarTechArtificial Intelligence
InfraSEC Forum 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventInfrastructure security forum hosted at Sound Garden Hotel focused on resilience of critical systems in utilities, telecom, and enterprise IT. High-signal venue for cybersecurity startups targeting B2B and public-sector pilots in Poland.
EventEventsCybersecurityInfrastructureGovTechEnterprise IT
IT Arena Warsaw 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventEnterprise IT and B2B software conference with practical case studies and buyer-facing sessions. Useful for SaaS and cybersecurity startups seeking pilot contracts and distribution partnerships in Poland.
EventEventsB2B SaaSEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurityCloud
Latitude59 2026
Tallinn, Estonia · EventKultuurikatel-hosted summit with 3,500+ attendees and 600+ investors. The Latitude59 Pitch Competition can reach EUR 1M in syndicate investment and the program heavily features digital-state and defense-tech themes.
EventEventsDefense TechGovTechDeep TechCybersecurityWeb3
Nauta Capital
Barcelona, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2004. Pan-European early-stage fund focused on B2B software and deep tech.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AB2B SoftwareCybersecurityAI
Nord Security
Vilnius, Lithuania · StartupNord Security is a cybersecurity company building privacy and security products such as NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker, and NordLayer.
StartupLate StageCybersecurityPrivacySoftware
Overmind
London, United Kingdom · StartupOvermind provides a security and control layer for agentic AI deployments in enterprise systems. The platform supervises autonomous agent behavior in live workflows and intervenes when actions appear unsafe, adversarially influenced, or outside policy constraints.
StartupEarly StageCybersecurityAIB2B SaaS
Paweł Kastory
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA veteran CEO (founder of DDB Warsaw marketing agency), Paweł became an active angel in his late career. He won Poland’s Business Angel of the Year 2020 for investing in and mentoring innovative startups. Notably, he was an early backer of retail AI platform Cosmose AI and has supported regtech and cybersecurity startups like ClauseMatch, Nethone, and BotGuard. Associated startups: Cosmose AI, ClauseMatch, Nethone, BotGuard.
Angel InvestorSeedAIRegTechCybersecurity
Resistant AI
Prague, Czech Republic · StartupResistant AI focuses on AI-driven fraud detection for financial services, specifically identifying manipulated documents used in KYC and onboarding. Its models detect fake paystubs, doctored IDs, and synthetic documents that bypass traditional checks. As digital fraud grows more sophisticated, Resistant AI has become a critical partner for fintechs and banks. By 2026, it is a leading Czech player in the FinTech security category.
StartupGrowthFintechCybersecurityAI
RIFFSEC
Warsaw, Poland · StartupCybersecurity startup launched in 2022 offering a European-focused cyber threat intelligence platform. It monitors darknet, deep web, and messaging channels for leaks and compromised credentials and helps teams detect phishing domains before campaigns go live.
StartupEarly StageCybersecurityThreat IntelligenceSaaS
Startupbootcamp Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorAmsterdam hub of Startupbootcamp (est. 2010) running 3-month accelerators in fintech, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT, and commerce. Provides EUR 15K seed funding, 6% equity, mentorship, and partner deals; alumni include early Adyen mentoring. Scope: International.
AcceleratorFintechCybersecuritySmart CitiesIoTCommerce
Talent Arena 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventDeveloper-first event aligned with MWC week, featuring coding sessions, architecture deep dives, and hackathon-style programs around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Useful for startup engineering recruiting and employer branding with senior technical talent.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsArtificial IntelligenceCloudCybersecurity
Warsaw Equity Group (WEG)
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalEstablished in 1993, WEG invests evergreen capital in growth-stage B2B technology firms. Typical focus areas include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, cleantech, and cybersecurity with long-term value creation priorities.
Venture CapitalGrowthB2BIndustry 4.0CleanTechCybersecurity
Wayra
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2011. Telefonica's open innovation hub connecting startups to telecom, IoT, and cybersecurity opportunities; typically invests around EUR 150K for equity and provides partnerships. Supports 500+ startups across 10 countries; notable alum Carto. Scope: International.
AcceleratorTelecomIoTCybersecurityInnovation