Q2 2023 Sees Surge in Cybersecurity Deal Volume as Total Venture Spending Declines

The total amount of cybersecurity venture investments in Q2 2023 dropped by 21% compared to Q1 but the number of deals spiked to 115, up 31% over Q1 2023 levels
The total amount of cybersecurity venture investments in Q2 2023 dropped by 21% compared to Q1 but the number of deals spiked to 115, up 31% over Q1 2023 levels
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