Cockroaches Versus Unicorns: The Golden Age Of Cybersecurity Startups
January 06, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST
Many security startups are not unicorns; rather, they are cockroaches — they rarely die, and in tough times, they can switch into a frugal/consulting mode. Like cockroaches, they can survive long nuclear winters. Security companies can be capital-efficient, and typically consume ~$40 million to reach break-even. This gives them a survival edge — but VCs are looking for a… Read More