ZERV is a technology company.
ZERV has raised $450K across 2 funding rounds.
ZERV has raised $450K in total across 2 funding rounds.
ZERV has raised $450K in total across 2 funding rounds.
ZERV's investors include Techstars, Anders Breinholst, Christian Bjerre Kusk.
Zerv is a Nashville-based technology company founded in 2018 that develops patented software enabling smartphones to communicate securely with any existing access reader, eliminating the need for costly hardware upgrades.[1][2][3] It serves property managers, commercial building operators, and organizations seeking mobile access solutions for tenants, residents, and employees, solving the problem of legacy access badge systems incompatible with modern smartphones.[1][3][4] With 10-50 employees and $17 million raised, Zerv bridges the gap to mobile credentials, delivering growth through innovative, retrofit-friendly tech.[1]
Zerv was founded in 2018 by Cody Horchak, who serves as CEO, driven by the frustration of outdated access readers unable to connect with smartphones despite the ubiquity of mobile devices.[1][2] Horchak's vision emerged from recognizing that traditional badges and readers, reliable for years, lagged behind mobile tech, prompting him to create a software solution for seamless integration without system overhauls.[2] Early traction came through participation in accelerators like mHUB in Chicago, spotlighting Zerv's potential to modernize access control.[2]
Zerv rides the mobile credentialing trend in proptech and security, where smartphones replace physical keys amid rising demand for contactless access post-pandemic.[1][3] Timing aligns with aging building infrastructure—most readers predate mobile tech—while market forces like labor shortages and cybersecurity needs favor retrofit solutions over full rip-and-replace.[2][4] By enabling widespread adoption without disruption, Zerv influences the ecosystem, accelerating mobile access in multifamily housing, offices, and enterprises, and pressuring incumbents to innovate.[1][3]
Zerv is poised for expansion as mobile-first access becomes standard, potentially scaling through partnerships with security giants and proptech platforms. Trends like IoT integration and biometric enhancements will shape its path, evolving influence from niche retrofit to ecosystem enabler. With $17M raised, expect aggressive pilots turning into enterprise wins, solidifying Zerv's bridge from legacy to mobile access dominance.[1]
ZERV has raised $450K across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in April 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | $120K Seed | Techstars | |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $330K Seed | Anders Breinholst, Christian Bjerre Kusk |