Aikido Security achieves unicorn status after raising sixty million dollars in funding round led by DST Global
Belgian startup Aikido Security raised 60 million dollars led by DST Global. This Series B round values the firm at 1 billion dollars, marking it a 2026 unicorn.
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Aikido Security, a cybersecurity startup based in Belgium 
BE, announced on January 14, 2026, that it has completed a $60 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by DST Global and brings the company valuation to $1 billion, establishing it as one of the first new unicorns of the year in Europe. Founded in 2022, the Belgian firm focuses on providing security tools that enable developers to detect and address software risks automatically.
BE, announced on January 14, 2026, that it has completed a $60 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by DST Global and brings the company valuation to $1 billion, establishing it as one of the first new unicorns of the year in Europe. Founded in 2022, the Belgian firm focuses on providing security tools that enable developers to detect and address software risks automatically.The company has seen rapid expansion, reporting that its revenue grew five-fold over the last year while its customer base nearly tripled. Approximately half of its total revenue is currently generated from clients in the United States. Aikido Security counts several high-profile companies among its users, including Niantic, Revolut, and SoundCloud. This growth follows a previous funding round in which the startup raised $24 million to develop its security platform.
