Cybersecurity Investment

Ballistic Ventures Raises $360 Million to Fuel Cybersecurity Innovation: What It Could Mean for Cyber Insurance Coverage

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Ballistic Ventures has closed its second fund, gathering $360 million to fuel innovations in the cybersecurity arena. This development marks a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity solutions. With the sector’s total addressable market projected to swell to between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion, Ballistic Ventures aims to … Read more

Eye Security Locks in €36 Million to Bolster Cybersecurity Solutions for European Mid-Market

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Eye Security has clinched a €36 million Series B funding in a significant move for Europe’s cybersecurity field. The investment was led by J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and supported by existing backers Bessemer Venture Partners and TIN Capital. This influx of funds will amplify Eye Security’s endeavors to safeguard businesses throughout Europe against growing … Read more

Brutal New Numbers on Insurtech Investment Trends

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PitchBook reports the market ended 2023 on a low note. “In Q4 2023, insurtech startups generated $1.3 billion across 102 deals, representing declines of 22.3% and 15.7% from Q3,” reports PitchBook’s Q4 2023 Insurtech Report.   The deal data company reported only one bright spot in the quarter: financing for annuity-related start ups. The financing … Read more

Cyber Insurance-Linked Securities: A New Frontier for Risk Transfer and Investment

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CyberCube’s recent study on cyber catastrophe bonds sheds light on the diversification opportunities within this evolving asset class. The firm’s analysis is of four 144A cyber catastrophe bonds issued in the fourth quarter of 2023. This brought in $415 million of new capital, which is detailed in their white paper, “Digital Ties and Natural Divides: … Read more

KYND Gains Investment to Enhance Cyber Risk Management

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In a significant development for the cyber risk management sector, KYND, a pioneer in cyber risk management technologies, has announced a major investment. This financial backing comes from Verisk, a global leader in data analytics and technology, alongside continued support from BGF, a growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2018 by … Read more

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