+34
Irish cybersecurity firm ZeroRisk secured €8.6 million ($10M) in a Series A round led by MiddleGame Ventures and backed by Elkstone to scale its risk monitoring platform, enhance product development, expand its team, and strengthen partnerships with major payment providers.
Irish cybersecurity company ZeroRisk has raised $10 million in funding to support its global expansion. Pictured are Gary Nolan chief executive and co-founder of ZeroRisk with Patrick Pinschmidt of MiddleGame Ventures and Niall McEvoy of Elkstone.
Photograph: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography Irish cybersecurity company ZeroRisk has raised $10 million in funding to support its global expansion. The Series A funding will also be used for product development, expandings its team, and support its deployment with major payment providers. The round was led by Wayfler investor MiddleGame Ventures, with existing investor Elkstone, which backed the company from its seed stage, also participating.
“The ZeroRisk team brings a unique combination of commercial and technical expertise, reinforced by working hand-in-hand with leading payment providers,” said Patrick Pinschmidt, co-managing partner at MiddleGame Ventures. “As former operators in the space, they understand the fundamental pain points firsthand and have built technology that transforms a critical financial services workflow, making it more intuitive and seamless for payment providers and merchants alike.
”Pensions: In pursuit of financial security ... although chilly reality awaits ZeroRisk works with payment providers to manage risk across their merchant portfolios. Founded in 2023, the company brings together risk monitoring, compliance, education, guided remediation and protection services in one platform. It also supports retailers with clear guidance on risks and how to address them.
“Payment companies have spent years trying to manage merchant risk through annual compliance exercises. That is no longer enough. Their customers are dealing with scams, credential theft, website vulnerabilities and attacks on devices every day,” said Gary Nolan, co-founder and chief executive of ZeroRisk.
“Our job is to give payment providers visibility across the portfolio and give merchants a clear route to action. ” The company, which has offices in Dublin, Longford and Atlanta, already works with major global businesses such as Bank of America, Checkout.com, Global Payments and Trust Payments.
Amazon announces 200 new jobs in Dublin and increases starting pay‘Everything was bled out’: Publican says he can’t pay cleaner after losing nearly €200,000Clamping vans will all but disappear from Dublin city centre as part of parking overhaulIrish Open at Doonbeg: When are Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry teeing off? What TV channel is it on? Is Donald Trump going to be there? Toddler killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run had smile that ‘could brighten up any room’
Zerorisk Cybersecurity Series A Funding Payment Providers Risk Monitoring
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Language test for Irish citizenship raises questionsAll equal but some more equal than others?
Read more »
Prime Video Releases First Images of 'Boys of Tommen' SeriesPrime Video's adaptation of Chloe Walsh's bestselling YA books has debuted its first-look images, revealing cast members Nancy Surridge as Shannon Lynch and Conor Sánchez as Johnny Kavanagh. Set in Ireland, the series follows the romance and personal struggles of a rugby star and a shy new student at Tommen College. The images were unveiled during Prime Video's Obsessed Retreat event, alongside a short cast introduction video. The eight‑episode first season will combine the first two novels, Binding 13 and Keeping 13, and features a strong Irish ensemble cast.
Read more »
Amazon Adds 200+ Jobs and Raises Pay at Dublin OperationsAmazon is hiring over 200 new frontline staff across its Dublin fulfilment centres, lifting minimum wage to €17.10 per hour, offering free Prime membership and a host of other benefits to support a workforce of 6,500 in Ireland.
Read more »
Bord Gáis Energy Raises Prices by 10%: Household Bills Set to Soar by €300Bord Gáis Energy has announced significant price increases for both gas and electricity, set to take effect on October 9th. The supplier will raise gas prices by approximately 10.6% and electricity prices by around 9.1%, along with increases to daily standing charges. For a typical dual-fuel household, this represents a monthly increase of €26.42, amounting to nearly €320 annually. The company cites rising wholesale energy costs, network charges, and general inflation as the drivers behind these hikes. While acknowledging the burden this places on customers, Bord Gáis points to the global energy landscape and encourages those struggling to reach out for support. Consumer experts have noted that these increases compound an already high-cost environment, suggesting that while long-term solutions involve transitioning to renewables, immediate relief may require government intervention or individual energy conservation efforts.
Read more »