Zip Security is a technology company.
Zip Security has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Zip Security has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zip Security is a New York-based cybersecurity company founded in 2019 that builds an AI-powered, all-in-one SaaS platform automating security, IT, and compliance workflows for mid-market businesses and SMEs without dedicated security teams.[1][2][4] It serves industries like healthcare, defense, finance, tech startups, and consumer goods by solving the problem of complex, expensive security setups—deploying endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), mobile device management (MDM), threat detection, and compliance (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001) through a single intuitive interface that integrates best-of-breed tools without needing CISOs or consultants.[1][2][4][5] Growth momentum includes leading a Series A investment from Ballistic Ventures, positioning it as a category-definer akin to Rippling in HR, with scalable adoption from startups to enterprises amid rising cybersecurity demands.[1][7]
Zip Security was founded in 2019 by former Palantir engineers Josh Zweig (CEO) and Gabbi Merz, who drew from their experience securing sensitive government systems to address the "painful" fragmentation of cybersecurity tools.[1][2][4][5] The idea emerged from firsthand frustration with stitching together hundreds of tools for marginal gains, despite $150B annual industry spending, leading them to encode decades of expertise into opinionated SaaS that makes security "easy and enjoyable."[4] Early traction built on this by targeting underserved SMEs, with pivotal moments like Ballistic Ventures leading their Series A for its disruptive potential in mid-market security, and public discussions on NYSE highlighting bundled solutions for compliance-heavy sectors like healthcare.[1][5]
Zip Security rides the wave of AI-automated cybersecurity democratization, targeting the mid-market/SME gap where legacy tools demand expertise amid surging threats and regulations like HIPAA expansions.[1][2][5] Timing is ideal post-2024, as gen AI and digital transformation amplify risks (e.g., beyond basic data protection in healthcare), while $150B market inefficiencies create demand for simplified SaaS—much like Rippling streamlined HR or Square payments.[1][4] Market forces favoring Zip include SMB digitization, compliance mandates, and investor interest (e.g., Ballistic Ventures), positioning it to influence the ecosystem by enabling startups/defense/finance to prioritize innovation over security silos.[1][2][7]
Zip Security is poised to dominate accessible enterprise-grade cybersecurity, expanding its platform with gen AI for advanced threat hunting, deeper integrations, and vertical-specific automations amid escalating global threats.[1][5] Trends like Zero Trust mandates, AI-driven attacks, and SMB cloud adoption will propel growth, potentially mirroring Rippling's trajectory toward IPO-scale valuation.[1][7] Its influence may evolve by setting standards for "security-as-SaaS," empowering non-experts and reducing industry bloat—transforming mid-market defense from afterthought to advantage, as Ballistic Ventures envisioned.[1]
Zip Security has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zip Security's investors include 01 Advisors, Abstract Ventures, Addition, B8, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Qiming Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, South Park Commons, Y Combinator.
Zip Security has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series A in July 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $14.0M Series A | 01 Advisors, Abstract Ventures, Addition, B8, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Qiming Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, South Park Commons, Y Combinator | |
| Nov 1, 2023 | $8.0M Seed | 01 Advisors, Abstract Ventures, Addition, B8, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Qiming Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, South Park Commons, Y Combinator |