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Security
Security: the closure stories and lessons of 7 startups.
Startups1,744
Known capital burned$78.6 billion
Average lifespan10.4 years
Most common causeRan out of cash
Countries81
Biggest lossNorthvolt ($14 billion)
Former unicorns97 ($401.4 billion)
7 startups
Closed2017 – 2023
Trapmine
The security software that used machine learning to protect corporate computers from malware
Closed2004 – 2018Robowatch
Mobile security robot company from Berlin, Germany
Closed2009 – 2017Telemetry
Online advertising security and optimization company
Closed2010 – 2014Impermium
Cyber-security company
Closed2004 – 2014Vupen
French information security company
Closed2006 – 2009Cogneto Development Inc.
Canadian cognitive authentication software company
Closed1999 – 2005NetBotz
American manufacturer of surveillance systems
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