2019 was a major year for cybersecurity acquisitions, with more than 150 deals totaling more than $23 billion taking place. Data shows start-ups that make digital security the focus of business activity saw the number of venture deals jump by 65% and the total amount of venture funding soar by 70% from 2018 to 2019. The average deal value grew only slightly between the two years, but the overall venture spending fell toward the end of the year, with year-over-year spending levels dropping by 9% to $108 billion.”]