Bold Security Named to 2027 Fortune Cyber 60 List
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Bold Security, a cybersecurity startup founded in 2024, has been named to the 2027 Fortune Cyber 60 list, recognizing the company as one of the most important venture-backed cybersecurity startups that have not had an IPO, acquisition, or significant exit event. This recognition comes in Bold Security's first year on the list, placing it in the early stage category.
The company has disrupted the traditional data loss prevention (DLP) landscape by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to rethink endpoint DLP. Bold Security's approach involves running small language models directly on the device to classify data by meaning and context, rather than relying on pattern matching. This method allows the system to read the context around each action and block or coach in real-time, ensuring that sensitive data is protected without the need for cloud round trips or complex regex rules.
Founded by the team behind Polyrize, a cloud data security company acquired by Varonis, Bold has secured $40 million in funding from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners. The company's clients, which include Tekion, HiBob, Cresta, and Shutterfly, use Bold to prevent data loss, identify risky insiders, and secure AI usage on the endpoint.
The Fortune Cyber 60™ list, developed in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners and AWS, recognizes 60 of the most important venture-backed cybersecurity startups that have not yet undergone an IPO, acquisition, or other significant exit. The list is divided into three stages of 20, and Bold Security's inclusion in the early stage category underscores its potential for growth and innovation in the cybersecurity sector.
The release further states that the Fortune Cyber 60 list is developed in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners and AWS, and the full list is available for reference. This recognition highlights Bold Security's innovative approach to cybersecurity and its potential to transform the way data is protected on endpoints.