As digital threats grow more sophisticated and widespread, the demand for innovative cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. Across Europe, a new generation of startups is rising to meet this challenge, combining cutting-edge technology with fresh approaches to security, insurance, threat detection, crisis management, and recruitment. These companies are not only protecting businesses from evolving cyber risks but also helping reshape the future of digital trust.
In this article, we highlight 10 promising European startups, all founded between 2020 and today, that are making significant strides in the cybersecurity space. From insurtech platforms offering bundled protection and coverage to AI-driven recruitment tools tailored for security professionals, these ventures span a wide range of capabilities and business models.
Based in Budapest, Axoflow is a cybersecurity and IT company founded in 2023 that helps organisations automate the transformation of raw security data into detection-ready, compliant, and cost-efficient observability pipelines. Their platform collects logs, metrics, and traces from on-premises systems, cloud environments, and applications, then classifies, normalises, enriches, and routes the data automatically, removing the need for manual parsing, regex, or constant AI oversight.
With over €8.5 million in funding, Axoflow has quickly positioned itself as a key player in the telemetry pipeline space. The platform supports integration with major SIEMs, data lakes, and monitoring tools. It offers full visibility, policy-based routing, and compliance support, helping enterprises cut ingestion costs, reduce infrastructure footprint, and improve detection speed.
Based in Luxembourg, Cyberr is an AI-powered recruitment platform specialised in cybersecurity. Founded in 2024, the company connects top-tier cyber professionals, both freelance and permanent, with employers around the world. Its platform simplifies the hiring process by using intelligent matching, helping candidates secure relevant interview opportunities while allowing companies to quickly identify and engage qualified experts in areas such as SOC, SecDevOps, and GRC.
Cyberr has raised €3.7 million and is gaining recognition as a trusted partner in the cybersecurity talent market. The platform prioritises privacy, only sharing candidate profiles with employers once an offer is accepted. It also reduces hiring time and improves recruitment outcomes. Cyberr is supported by organisations like the Pôle d’Excellence Cyber and Women4Cyber Kosovo, and is already used by thousands of hiring companies.
Based in Paris, Dattak is a cyber insurance provider that combines insurance with proactive cybersecurity tools to help businesses prevent, detect, and recover from cyberattacks. Founded in 2021, the company offers continuous monitoring, vulnerability detection, and incident response support, along with features like phishing simulations and external risk assessments. Its solutions are designed to protect companies of all sizes, from VSEs to mid-market firms, with international coverage also available.
Dattak has raised €18 million to date and positions itself as a modern alternative to traditional cyber insurance. Their MDR Protection plan offers integrated coverage and managed detection and response (MDR) services, including EDR and SOC. The platform simplifies onboarding with instant quotes and no technical questionnaires while rewarding companies that invest in prevention with discounted premiums.
Based in Lyon, Dream On Technology develops innovative solutions to make cybersecurity more accessible and manageable for organisations of all sizes. Founded in 2024, the company created PanicSafe, a secure and AI-augmented crisis management platform designed to help teams respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies. The tool offers real-time coordination, clear role attribution, and adaptive support through its integrated assistant, SARA.
With €1.3 million in funding, Dream On Technology is expanding PanicSafe across France, Europe, and North America. The platform has gained early traction among SMEs and partners in the cybersecurity ecosystem for its ease of use, instant deployment, and ability to centralise procedures that were previously scattered. PanicSafe helps businesses stay in control during crises by combining preparedness, automation, and human oversight in a single interface.
Based in The Hague, Eye Security is a cybersecurity and insurtech startup founded in 2020 that offers SMEs a comprehensive, affordable solution combining 24/7 protection with cyber insurance. Their all-in-one product includes managed XDR, incident response, security awareness training, and tailored insurance coverage. By simplifying access to robust cybersecurity tools and support, Eye Security helps businesses across sectors reduce risk and improve resilience without the complexity or high costs typically associated with enterprise-grade protection.
The company has raised €57.5 million to date and is trusted by organisations across Europe in industries such as logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Eye Security integrates continuous threat detection, expert intervention, and streamlined insurance processes to offer a fully connected approach to cyber risk management. Its solutions are supported by a broad network of technology and insurance partners, positioning the company as a leader in the growing market for accessible cyber defence.
Based in Paris, Filigran is a cyber technology company founded in 2022 that provides open-source solutions for cybersecurity and crisis management teams. Its eXtended Threat Management (XTM) suite includes platforms for cyber threat intelligence, breach and attack simulation, and incident response, helping organisations anticipate, detect, and respond to threats more effectively. Flagship products like OpenCTI and OpenBAS are widely adopted across sectors for intelligence-driven defence.
With over €52 million in funding, Filigran supports a growing global community of more than 6,000 active organisations and 5,000 contributors. The company offers a range of services, from SaaS deployments and enterprise editions to hands-on training and support packages. It is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, and has formed alliances with leading cybersecurity players, making it a trusted partner for public and private sector organisations seeking scalable, proactive security solutions.
Based in Guyancourt, NEVERHACK is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021 that offers a wide range of services, including security by design, AI-assisted threat detection, cyber protection for mobile systems, and up-skilling for cybersecurity teams. Its centralised platform, the Hub by NEVERHACK, enables organisations to manage tools, training, and protection from a single interface, helping businesses of all sizes streamline their cyber defences and regulatory compliance.
With €15 million in funding, NEVERHACK supports over 1,200 collaborators across 10 countries and operates a 24/7 global Security Operations Centre. The company’s solutions are backed by four decades of expertise and focus on combining ethical innovation with practical protection. From crisis response to compliance with European regulations, NEVERHACK positions itself as a performance-driven partner for organisations seeking to navigate today’s complex cyber landscape.
Based in Paris, Stoïk is a cyber insurance company founded in 2021 that blends insurance protection with cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and reduce their exposure to cyber threats. Its platform, Stoïk Protect, offers continuous monitoring, technical support, and prevention features alongside streamlined underwriting and incident response services, making it easier for companies to stay secure while remaining insurable.
With approximately €50 million in funding, Stoïk serves small and medium-sized businesses with a turnover of up to €1 billion, offering coverage limits of up to €10 million. Over 1,000 insurance brokers use Stoïk’s fully digital platform to provide clients with expert guidance, fast onboarding, and a complete cyber risk management solution.
Based in London, Strike is a cybersecurity startup founded in 2021 that connects companies with top-tier ethical hackers through its AI-powered pentesting platform. Designed for speed and precision, the platform enables real-time vulnerability detection, automated compliance reporting, and dynamic scope adjustments, helping businesses respond quickly to threats. Developed in collaboration with MIT, Strike supports clients across industries with tools that streamline pentests and improve cyber resilience.
To date, the company has raised €16.5 million, with backing from investors like Latitud, Greyhound Capital, and VentureFriends. Its platform is used by firms such as Delivery Hero, OLX, and Bancolombia, and offers integrations with tools like Jira and Slack. With features including vulnerability retesting, suggested fixes, and SOC2/ISO 27001 readiness, Strike is building a reputation for delivering efficient and high-impact pentesting at scale.
Based in Barcelona, Zynap transforms threat intelligence into automated, actionable defence. Its platform addresses fragmentation in security systems by connecting disparate tools, data and processes. This allows teams to respond to threats with speed and precision.
Founded in 2024 and backed by €5.7 million in funding, Zynap enables real-time triage and remediation through AI-driven threat intelligence, offensive security simulations and automated incident response. According to the company, this leads to up to 70% faster analysis, 60% faster remediation and automation of 75% of security tasks.
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