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Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox company Momentum Cyber is an American investment bank and advisory firm that focuses on the cybersecurity industry.[1] It advises cybersecurity companies, investors and acquirers on mergers and acquisitions,[2] and publishes research on cybersecurity dealmaking.[3][4] It began operating under its current name in January 2018, having previously been Momentum Partners.[5] The firm was based in San Francisco at first and, as of 2026, is headquartered in Austin, Texas.[6][7]

History

Momentum Cyber launched in January 2018 as a cybersecurity-focused advisory firm, succeeding the technology advisory firm Momentum Partners.[8] At launch it was based in San Francisco, with Michael Tedesco and Eric McAlpine as managing partners.[2] CRN reported that, unlike broader technology advisers, the firm would work only in cybersecurity.[2]

Dave DeWalt, a former chief executive of McAfee, was named chairman when the firm launched.[9] In March 2021, Dino Boukouris and Keith Skirbe were promoted to managing director.[10] McAlpine is now the firm's chief executive.[11]

Transactions

Deals in which Momentum Cyber has acted as an adviser[12] include:

  • The February 2021 acquisition of a majority stake in Herjavec Group by funds advised by Apax, where Momentum Cyber was financial adviser to Herjavec Group.[13]
  • The acquisition of Alcide by Rapid7.[14]
  • The acquisition of JASK by Sumo Logic.[15]

Research

Momentum Cyber's research covers cybersecurity mergers, acquisitions and financing, and its figures have been used by other publications.[16][17][18] Its publications include the Cybersecurity Almanac, periodic Cybersecurity Market Review reports on transactions and investment, and CYBERscape, a market map that groups companies by sub-sector.[19][20]

In July 2026, both Axios and The Wall Street Journal cited the firm's mid-year review in reporting on first-half cybersecurity M&A activity.[21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Cyber Daily: The Shakeout Has Started" (in en-US). The Wall Street Journal. December 17, 2018. ISSN 0099-9660. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cyber-daily-the-shakeout-has-started-11545050293. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Momentum Cyber Lands Dave DeWalt As Chairman, Goes All In On Security M&A, Advisory Services". CRN. January 17, 2018. https://www.crn.com/news/security/300098056/momentum-cyber-lands-dave-dewalt-as-chairman-goes-all-in-on-security-ma-advisory-services. 
  3. ↑ "Momentum Cyber's look at the state of the sector". The CyberWire. September 16, 2020. https://thecyberwire.com/stories/1a251b00b4484c9b92a6ded2f83f6de2/momentum-cybers-look-at-the-state-of-the-sector. 
  4. ↑ Riley, Duncan (January 7, 2026). "Record cybersecurity deal activity in 2025 sets aggressive tone for 2026, says Momentum Cyber". SiliconANGLE. https://siliconangle.com/2026/01/07/record-cybersecurity-deal-activity-2025-sets-aggressive-tone-2026-says-momentum-cyber/. 
  5. ↑ "Former McAfee CEO to head cybersecurity M&A advisory firm". PitchBook. January 18, 2018. https://pitchbook.com/newsletter/former-mcafee-ceo-to-head-cybersecurity-ma-advisory-firm. 
  6. ↑ Andress, Mark (May 30, 2022). "Cybersecurity: private equity and cloud wars drive frenzy of M&A" (in en-US). https://ionanalytics.com/insights/mergermarket/cybersecurity/. 
  7. ↑ "Momentum Cyber Company Profile: Service Breakdown & Team". PitchBook. https://pitchbook.com/profiles/advisor/107835-67. 
  8. ↑ "S-1". https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1837067/000119312521034596/d61319ds1.htm. 
  9. ↑ "Breaking Cyber Security Investment News: Dave DeWalt ... Momentum Cyber". Cyber Defense Magazine. January 29, 2018. https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com/breaking-cyber-security-investment-news-dave-dewalt-momentum-cyber/. 
  10. ↑ "Momentum Cyber announces firm promotions and team expansion". HelpNetSecurity. March 29, 2021. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/03/29/momentum-cyber-promotion-expansion/. 
  11. ↑ Monsanto, Brianna (June 25, 2026). "Momentum Cyber CEO: 2026 is the 'year of the land grab'". IT Brew. https://www.itbrew.com/stories/momentum-cyber-ceo-2026-is-the-year-of-the-land-grab. 
  12. ↑ Mergermarket. "Computer Viruses A Bigger Threat With Pandemic" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/mergermarket/2020/04/07/computer-viruses-a-bigger-threat-with-pandemic/. 
  13. ↑ "MSSP Herjavec Group Acquired By Private Equity Firm Apax Partners". MSSPAlert. February 11, 2021. https://www.msspalert.com/news/herjavec-group-acquired-by-apax-partners. 
  14. ↑ Rapid7. "Rapid7 Acquires Leading Kubernetes Security Provider, Alcide" (in en). https://www.rapid7.com/about/press-releases/rapid7-acquires-leading-kubernetes-security-provider-alcide/. 
  15. ↑ Panettieri, Joe (August 14, 2018). "5 Channel Partner Updates: Tuesday 14 August 2018" (in en). https://www.channele2e.com/news/5-channel-partner-updates-tuesday-14-august-2018. 
  16. ↑ Sawers, Paul (August 7, 2022). "The cybersecurity funding bubble hasn't burst — but it's starting to deflate". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/07/the-cybersecurity-funding-bubble-hasnt-burst-but-its-starting-to-deflate/. 
  17. ↑ Poireault, Kevin (January 3, 2023). "Top 10: The Biggest Cybersecurity Deals of 2022". Infosecurity Magazine. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news-features/top-10-biggest-cybersecurity-deals/. 
  18. ↑ "How trust may drive a competitive edge in the age of AI" (in en). J.P. Morgan Private Bank U.S.. https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/nam/en/services/portfolio-management/sustainable-investing/insights/how-trust-may-drive-a-competitive-edge-in-the-age-of-ai. 
  19. ↑ Rundle, James (July 28, 2026). "Exclusive | Cyera to Buy Oasis Security in $1 Billion Deal". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/pro/cybersecurity/cyera-to-buy-oasis-security-in-1-billion-deal-af998439. 
  20. ↑ Baker, Liana B. (August 3, 2018). "Cisco to buy cyber-security company Duo for $2.35 billion". Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/cisco-to-buy-cyber-security-company-duo-for-235-billion-idUSKBN1KN1KB/. 
  21. ↑ Metinko, Chris (July 14, 2026). "Cybersecurity M&A sees more deals but fewer dollars". Axios. https://www.axios.com/pro/enterprise-software-deals/2026/07/14/cybersecurity-dealmaking-2026-saaspocalypse. 
  22. ↑ Rundle, James (July 2026). "Cyber M&A Heads for Record Year". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/pro/cybersecurity/cyber-m-a-heads-for-record-year-f5c4bc01. 
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