Amid the intensification of cyber threats and the growing challenges of technological sovereignty, Europe seeks to close its gap in the strategic cybersecurity sector. CyGO Entrepreneurs introduces a venture studio exclusively dedicated to fostering cybersecurity startups.
A model to accelerate innovation
Unlike traditional incubators or accelerators, CyGO Entrepreneurs operates as an integrated venture studio. It combines sector expertise, proven methodologies, and a network of professionals to fast-track the launch and growth of startups. This model enables the structuring of projects from inception, optimizing critical stages such as product development, market access, and fundraising.
The studio leverages a European network of experts and practitioners to expose startups to real-world operational challenges from day one. This approach significantly reduces the time to market and revenue generation while minimizing risks associated with rapid growth.
Addressing Europe’s strategic priorities
CyGO Entrepreneurs aims to establish 10 European cybersecurity startups by 2030. These companies will tackle geopolitical and industrial challenges by offering competitive, globally scalable solutions. The studio’s mission is to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty in a sector currently dominated by American and Asian players.
Backed by strategic investors
To fund its ambitions, CyGO Entrepreneurs has announced a €5 million seed funding round. The round included contributions from the French Tech Acceleration 2 fund of France 2030, managed by Bpifrance on behalf of the French government, BNP Paribas Développement, and prominent cybersecurity entrepreneurs, including Malte Pollmann, former CEO of Utimaco.
