Zip Security Raises $13.5 Million in Series A

Zip Security, a New York-based all-in-one platform for security, compliance and IT automation, has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding.

The round was led by Ballistic Ventures, with participation from Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, and continued support from General Catalyst, Human Capital, and Box Group.

Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and supporting early-stage cybersecurity companies. The firm has raised over $660 million across two funds and typically invests at the seed and Series A stages.

The company will use the funding to grow its engineering and go-to-market teams, develop new integrations, and expand its presence in sectors such as defense, finance, healthcare, and software.

Founded by Josh Zweig and Gabbi Merz, Zip Security's mission is to make best-in-class security accessible and affordable. The company builds software that automates cloud-based identity management, device management, and endpoint threat detection—making it easy for companies to secure their operations and pass compliance audits. Zip works with customers across a range of industries, including healthcare, defense, software, and finance, and supports integrations with leading security tools such as Jamf, Intune, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, and CrowdStrike.

Funding Details

Company: Zip Security, Inc.

Raised: $13.5M

Round: Series A

Funding Date: July 2025

Lead Investor: Ballistic Ventures

Additional Investors: Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, General Catalyst, Human Capital, Box Group

Company Website: https://www.zipsec.com/

Software Category: Cybersecurity / Compliance Automation / IT Management