European cybersecurity startups are securing funding to address AI-driven threats. Cytix, founded in 2020, raised €6 million in August 2026 for its software security platform. Escape, a French firm established in 2020, secured €15.4 million in March 2026 to advance its automated offensive security tools.
Exein, an Italian company founded in 2018, reached unicorn status after raising €234 million for its embedded device protection technology. Meanwhile, Fleuret, based in Paris, closed a €4 million pre-Seed round in October 2026 to grow its team and accelerate platform development.
Hadrian, an Amsterdam-based startup founded in 2021, raised €35.68 million in October 2026 to expand its AI-driven attack-surface management operations. NeuralTrust, established in 2022 in Barcelona, secured €17.2 million in June 2026, marking a record Seed round for an EU cybersecurity firm.
Qevlar AI, founded in 2023, raised €25.8 million in March 2026 to automate security investigations. QuoIntelligence, a Frankfurt-based firm from 2020, closed a €7.3 million Series A in April 2026 to provide threat intelligence compliant with EU regulations like NIS2 and DORA.
Trent AI, a 2025 London startup, emerged from stealth in April 2026 with €11 million in Seed funding to secure autonomous agents. Zepo Intelligence, founded in 2021, raised €12.8 million in January 2026 to simulate AI-driven social engineering attacks for workplace defense.
