Funding news · Oct 1, 2026
Zaperon Raises ₹70 Million Seed Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
Zaperon Secures Seed Funding to Expand Identity-Centric Security Platform
Delhi-based cybersecurity startup Zaperon has raised a Seed round of ₹70 million (INR 70,000,000) led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funding date is recorded as 1 October 2026. The round type is Seed, and the sole investor listed is Inflection Point Ventures.
What Zaperon Does
Zaperon builds an identity-centric Security Service Edge (SSE) platform designed to protect enterprise applications, data, and cloud infrastructure. The platform addresses both human and non-human identities, including AI agents.
According to the company, its unified console combines identity security, data security, and AI governance. This allows organisations to control how users, applications, and AI agents access and interact with sensitive information and critical digital infrastructure.
Company Background
Zaperon was founded in 2021 by Vineet Gupta and Sachin Aggarwal. The company serves enterprises across several sectors, including:
- Banking and financial services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Government
Zaperon has been recognised by Nasscom and MeitY among innovative cybersecurity products. The company is headquartered in Delhi.
Why This Round Matters
The ₹70 million Seed round, led by Inflection Point Ventures, provides Zaperon with capital as it continues to develop and market its identity-centric SSE platform. The investment reflects continued interest in cybersecurity solutions that address the growing complexity of identity management, particularly as AI agents and non-human identities become more prevalent in enterprise environments.
Zaperon's unified approach to identity security, data security, and AI governance positions it in a segment of the cybersecurity market that is evolving to account for both traditional and emerging identity types. The company's existing recognition from Nasscom and MeitY adds to its profile among Indian cybersecurity startups.
Key Facts
- Company: Zaperon
- Headquarters: Delhi
- Sector: Cybersecurity / Security Service Edge (SSE)
- Founders: Vineet Gupta and Sachin Aggarwal
- Founded: 2021
- Round type: Seed
- Funding amount: ₹70 million (INR 70,000,000)
- Funding date: 1 October 2026
- Lead investor: Inflection Point Ventures
- Investors: Inflection Point Ventures
- Recognition: Nasscom and MeitY innovative cybersecurity products
- Customer sectors: Banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, government
Outlook
With its Seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures, Zaperon is positioned to advance its identity-centric Security Service Edge platform. The company's focus on protecting both human and non-human identities, including AI agents, aligns with enterprise needs for unified security and governance across applications, data, and cloud infrastructure. As Zaperon continues to serve enterprises across multiple sectors, its progress in the identity security space will be one to monitor.