Zip Security Lands $13.5m to Secure SMEs with AI
Democratizing Access to Strong Security for Small Businesses
Zip Security, a cybersecurity platform designed to bring enterprise-grade protection to small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $13.5m in a Series A funding round.
- Funding Round: Series A
- Amount Raised: $13.5 million
- Investors: Ballistic Ventures, Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, General Catalyst, Human Capital, Box Group
Founded by former Palantir engineers Josh Zweig and Gabbi Merz, Zip Security is tackling the widespread security gap affecting smaller businesses by offering an AI-powered platform that automates complex security and compliance processes.
The newly secured capital will be used to expand Zip's engineering and go-to-market teams, deepen integrations with third-party tools, and scale across industries including defence, finance, healthcare, and software.
Key Features of the Platform
| Feature | Detail |
| ------------ | ------------ |
| Endpoint Protection | AI-powered security for devices |
| Identity and Access Management | Streamlined access control |
| Mobile Device Protection | Secure mobile device management |
The platform integrates core security functions into a streamlined experience designed for non-specialists. Its automation-first approach helps businesses implement standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 while reducing reliance on costly consultants and MSSPs.
CEO's Vision
Zip Security CEO Josh Zweig said, "For every dollar companies spend on security tools, many spend several more on services and consulting just to get those tools working. Cybersecurity shouldn't be a luxury only big businesses can afford. We believe modern security should be automated, accessible, and cost-effective."
Partners' Perspective
Ballistic Ventures co-founder and general partner Barmak Meftah said, "Zip is tackling one of our industry's most overlooked and urgent problems: how to bring strong security to organizations that can't afford to get it wrong, but also can't afford traditional approaches. Josh and Gabbi are incredibly sharp operators who have built a platform that's not just functional, but empathetic to its users."
Market Opportunity
Silver Buckshot Ventures co-founder Nicole Perlroth added, "We'll never 'solve cybersecurity' until we accept that we live in an interconnected ecosystem of suppliers and smaller players. There's a $2 trillion cybersecurity market opportunity - ten times what is sold today. That gap exists because we haven't figured out how to protect the long tail - everyone downstream."
Zip Security's mission is clear: to democratize access to strong security for small businesses worldwide. With this funding, they're one step closer to making that vision a reality. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, Zip Security's innovative approach will undoubtedly make waves in the industry.