Top 10 Antivirus and Endpoint Security startups

Jul 08, 2025 | By Fernando Lopez

These startups want to disrupt Antivirus software with AI-powered malware detection, real-time behavioral analysis and cloud-based threat intelligence.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $1.2B
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm pioneering cloud delivered next-generation endpoint protection and services.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $696.5M
SentinelOne delivers autonomous AI-based endpoint protection that successfully prevents, detects and responds to attacks across all major vectors.
3
Country: Romania | Funding: $187M
Bitdefender is a security technology company that provides advanced threat protection to both business and consumer customers.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $180M
Cybersecurity solution that protects people and businesses against dangerous threats such as malware, ransomware, and exploits
5
Country: USA | Funding: $141.2M
GoSecure is an information technology company that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud security, and network security.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $108.9M
Webroot provides real-time protection for PCs and Macs against viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and identity theft.
7
Country: Czech Republic | Funding: $100M
Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
8
Country: Puerto Rico | Funding: $26M
PolySwarm is a threat detection marketplace used by security experts to analyze, detect & get intel on malicious files & digital artifacts.
9
Country: Czech Republic
Zoner AntiVirus is a modern anti-virus system designed for Windows and Linux.
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Editor: Fernando Lopez
Fernando Lopez is a senior editor for SaaStartups. He joined the company after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to his work as a reporter, Fernando worked in I.T. across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software. Fernando graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (Computer Science). He is more-than-averagely interested in photography and can often be found with a camera slung over his shoulder. He wrote a book about pitching startups to investors. You can contact Fernando at fernandolopez(at)saastartups(dot)com