Torq, founded in 2020 by Israeli security founders, builds an AI-driven platform that automates security operations centre work such as alert triage and response. It raised a $140 million Series D led by Merlin Ventures in January 2026 at a $1.2 billion valuation.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Enterprise SOC teams adding AI agents |
From Torq's own website.
What stands out
- Recent late-stage funding
- Growing US federal presence
Worth knowing
- Competes with Tines and SOAR suites
- Pricing not published
How it ranks
Torq is ranked 10th of 10 in Best Cybersecurity Startups (Lister Score 85.6).
#10 in Best Cybersecurity Startups · Lister Score 85.6
Torq's Series D in January 2026 made it a unicorn at a $1.2 billion valuation..
| Rank | Best Cybersecurity Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyera | 96.9 |
| 2 | Island | 95.7 |
| 3 | Abnormal AI | 94.4 |
| 4 | Cato Networks | 93.2 |
| 5 | Vanta | 92.0 |
| 6 | Upwind | 90.7 |
| 7 | Chainguard | 89.5 |
| 8 | Huntress | 88.2 |
| 9 | Tines | 86.9 |
| 10 | Torq | 85.6 |
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