The amount of funds invested in US-based cybersecurity companies declined for the third-straight quarter, with few large rounds in sight for such companies: a decline that comes as concerns over privacy and data use continue to rise.
This is according to the 1Q18 MoneyTree report, released today by CBInsights. Investment in such cybersecurity firms declined 37% from last quarter, with investors sinking $528 million into this companies (across 51 total deals) compared to the $831 million invested last quarter (across 54 total deals).
The report does not specify how much of these investments come from banks or FIs.
Cybersecurity has become a popular topic in recent weeks, as data breaches in companies such as Facebook raise consumer concerns — additionally, the number of hacks and fraudsters specifically targeting financial data via social data doesn’t appear to be shrinking.
However, while cybersecurity investment appears to be in decline, investment in technologies such as artificial intelligence is rapidly increasing, the report found: investors poured $1.9 billion into artificial intelligence companies in the first quarter of this year, over 116 deals, a 29% increase from last quarter’s $1.4 billion over 103 deals.
The report also noted that North America and Asia remain the top locations for mega-rounds, with global investment reaching $46.5 billion even as the number of deals decreased.
Take a look at the full report here.







