Notable Capital Unveils Rising in Cyber 2026
CISO-Voted List Names 30 Private Cybersecurity Startups Defining the Future of AI-Era Security
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable Capital today announced Rising in Cyber 2026, the third annual list spotlighting 30 of the most promising private cybersecurity startups. Selected through voting by 150 active CISOs and senior security executives, the list reflects where enterprise security is actually headed.
The firm also released the Rising in Cyber 2026 Report, produced in collaboration with Morgan Stanley. Drawing on exclusive CISO survey data and market analysis, the report examines how security teams are navigating a period defined by rapid AI adoption, expanding attack surfaces, and a surge in strategic M&A, and maps where innovation and capital are converging as a result.
This year's honorees have collectively raised over $6.9 billion according to PitchBook, and span critical categories including identity and access management, security operations, and agentic AI security.
"The CISO vote is what makes this list different," said Oren Yunger, Managing Partner at Notable Capital. "These are the practitioners making implementation decisions every day, not investors. When they speak, the industry listens. Rising in Cyber reflects what security leaders actually trust, adopt, and believe in. Congratulations to this year's honorees for earning that validation."
Key Findings from the Rising in Cyber 2026 Report
The report surfaces several defining trends shaping cybersecurity in 2026:
In recognition of this year's honorees, Notable Capital is collaborating with the New York Stock Exchange to host a private event on May 12 celebrating the Rising in Cyber 2026 cohort alongside top security leaders and investors.
To download the Rising in Cyber 2026 Report and view the full honoree list, visit www.risingincyber.com.
Rising in Cyber 2026 Honorees
1Password
Abnormal
Abstract
Anecdotes
Beacon Security*
Clover Security*
Cyera
Descope*
Drata*
Echo Security*
Endor Labs
Fable Security
Grip Security
Harmonic Security
Island
Knostic
Noma Security
Oligo Security
Opal Security
Orca Security*
ProjectDiscovery
Prophet Security
RunLayer
Socket
Sublime Security
Terra Security
Tines
Token Security*
Tonic AI*
Torq*
*Notable Capital portfolio company
About Rising in Cyber
Rising in Cyber is an annual list and research initiative that recognizes the most promising private cybersecurity companies, as selected by nearly 150 practicing CISOs and cybersecurity executives. For more information about the Rising in Cyber list, report, and methodology, visit www.risingincyber.com.
About Notable Capital
Notable Capital is named for the founders we invest with, the ideas they pursue, and the companies they build. An early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in the U.S., Notable brings a global perspective to cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech, commerce, and AI, investing across the U.S., Israel, Europe, and select go-global markets.
Portfolio companies include Affirm, Airbnb, Anthropic, Browserbase, Drata, Fal.ai, Handshake, Quince, Slack, Square, Vercel, Wispr, and more. More information at www.notablecap.com.
SOURCE Notable Capital Management, L.L.C.