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January 14, 2026

Aikido Security hits unicorn valuation with $60m Series B raise

Cybersecurity startup wins backing from DST Global, PSG Equity and Singular

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido Security has been crowned Europe’s newest unicorn after raising a $60m Series B funding round. 

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Martin Coulter

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