Zorus is a technology company.
Zorus has raised $9.4M across 2 funding rounds.
Zorus has raised $9.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zorus has raised $9.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zorus's investors include General Catalyst, GSV Asset Management, AXA Strategic Ventures, CP Ventures, E-Merge, Harlem Capital, Social Starts, Vinyl Capital, Kyle York, Mike Volpe.
Zorus is a cybersecurity company that develops device-based DNS filtering, user behavioral analytics via its CyberSight technology, and device isolation tools to protect against cyber threats.[1][2][3] It primarily serves managed service providers (MSPs), enabling them to deploy easy-to-manage security solutions without DNS changes, VPN disruptions, or complex configurations, while providing insights into SaaS usage, Shadow IT, and compliance risks like HIPAA and CMMC.[1][2][3][5] Zorus solves the problem of traditional DNS filtering's deployment hassles and limited visibility, offering endpoint protection that works on and off-network, with AI-focused web filtering and productivity monitoring delivered as SaaS through MSP channels.[1][2][3] Founded in 2017, it raised $9.41M before being acquired by DNSFilter in April 2025, enhancing MSP-focused endpoint security and resiliency.[1][2]
Zorus was founded in 2017 by channel veterans—IT professionals with MSP experience—who designed its Filtering with CyberSight platform to address pain points in traditional DNS security, such as deployment complexity and lack of actionable insights.[3][5] Headquartered initially in Tampa, Florida, and later associated with Norwalk, Connecticut, the company emerged to help MSPs grow revenue by simplifying cybersecurity delivery and proving value through threat reports and productivity analytics.[1][2][5] Early traction included a $9M Series A round in December 2021 led by Asymmetric Capital Partners, with participation from Innospark Ventures and General Catalyst, followed by hiring Datto veteran Ian McChord as CEO to accelerate MSP partnerships.[2] A pivotal moment came in April 2025 when DNSFilter acquired Zorus, integrating its endpoint tech with network-level defenses to bolster end-user protection.[1]
Zorus stands out in cybersecurity through MSP-centric design and innovative features:
Zorus rides the surge in endpoint and zero-trust security amid rising cyber threats, where MSPs manage fragmented IT environments for SMBs facing sophisticated attacks like phishing and ransomware.[1][3] Its timing aligns with the shift to remote/hybrid work, exposing devices off-network and amplifying demand for resilient, AI-enhanced filtering beyond basic DNS—Zorus's endpoint focus fills gaps in network-only solutions.[1] Market forces favoring it include MSP market growth (projected to exceed $50B by 2025), SaaS proliferation driving Shadow IT risks, and regulatory pressures like CMMC/HIPAA mandating visibility.[2][3][5] By empowering MSPs with sticky, value-add tools, Zorus influences the ecosystem, helping providers differentiate, upsell services, and integrate with platforms like DNSFilter post-acquisition to scale threat intelligence globally.[1]
Post-2025 acquisition, Zorus's tech will deepen DNSFilter's MSP offerings, likely expanding into AI-powered threat prediction and unified endpoint-network platforms amid escalating global cyber risks.[1] Trends like zero-trust adoption, SaaS governance, and MSP consolidation will propel its integrated capabilities, enabling broader resiliency against evolving threats. Its MSP-first legacy positions it to evolve influence by embedding behavioral analytics into channel ecosystems, driving client retention and setting new standards for deployable security that "refuses to let you fall behind."[3] This acquisition hooks back to Zorus's core strength: cybersecurity that empowers MSPs without the chaos.
Zorus has raised $9.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Series A in December 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | $9.0M Series A | General Catalyst, GSV Asset Management | |
| Jun 1, 2019 | $410K Seed | AXA Strategic Ventures, CP Ventures, E-Merge, Harlem Capital, Social Starts, Vinyl Capital, Kyle York, Mike Volpe |