Zip Security, founded by ex-Palantir engineers Josh Zweig and Gabbi Merz, has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding led by Ballistic Ventures, bringing its total funding to $21 million, to tackle the massive cybersecurity gap faced by the 95% of businesses without dedicated security teams. Targeting mid-market and SMEs—which make up over half of U.S. GDP—Zip’s AI-powered platform automates essential security operations like endpoint protection, identity management, mobile security, and compliance workflows, replacing costly consultants and outdated MSSP models. “Cybersecurity shouldn’t be a luxury only big businesses can afford,” said Zweig.
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The platform integrates with popular tools like CrowdStrike, Okta, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Intune, helping companies quickly meet standards such as SOC 2 and HIPAA. Investors like Barmak Meftah and Nicole Perlroth see Zip addressing one of the industry’s most urgent problems: protecting the “long tail” of smaller organizations. “There’s a $2 trillion cybersecurity market opportunity – ten times what is sold today,” said Perlroth. With its new funding, Zip aims to expand its engineering, grow market reach, and develop more integrations, making robust security accessible and affordable for all.