Zip Security Raises $13.5M to Bring Automated Cybersecurity to Underserved Businesses
Zip Security just locked in $13.5 million in fresh Series A funding to scale its automation-first cybersecurity platform for businesses that typically can't afford traditional solutions. The round was led by Ballistic Ventures and joined by Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, and returning backers General Catalyst, Human Capital, and Box Group. With this, Zip’s total funding now stands at $21 million.
While tech giants can afford sprawling security teams, most small and mid-sized businesses can't. Research shows that up to 95% of companies with fewer than 100 employees don’t have a single cybersecurity professional on staff. These companies represent over half of U.S. GDP and remain dangerously exposed. The old model of relying on costly consultants or MSSPs just doesn’t work anymore.
That’s where Zip steps in. By automating security operations like endpoint protection, access control, compliance tracking, and mobile device management, the startup promises a plug-and-play security stack that teams can manage without hiring outside experts. It’s a shift made possible by recent leaps in AI and automation.
“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,” said Josh Zweig, CEO and co-founder, highlighting the significance of the announcement.
Founded by ex-Palantir engineers Zweig and Gabbi Merz, Zip connects with tools like CrowdStrike, Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, Okta, Entra ID, Jamf, and more, making it a fit not just for scrappy startups but also larger enterprises looking to simplify bloated security workflows.
One recent update from Zip includes a special offer aimed at early-stage startups. Any company from Pre-seed to Series B can get two months of free access to the platform by booking a demo before August 14, 2025.
Zip plans to use the new capital to expand its engineering and sales teams, roll out new integrations, and grow its presence in industries like health, defense, and finance. And with the cybersecurity market projected to hit $2 trillion (much of it untapped), the company is aiming to bring enterprise-grade security to the rest of the internet.
