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February 5, 2024

11 cybersecurity startups to watch, according to investors

From protecting large AI systems to shielding public services, investors tell Sifted which cybersecurity companies are standing up to protect Europe

Few words are on the lips of Western politicians as much these days as cybersecurity — and investors are riding the wave. 

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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