Ceerus
Optimised, end-to-end encrypted voice, video and text messaging.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | N/A | Angel | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Ceerus, founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, operates in the network management software and cybersecurity sector. The company has developed a distributed secure communications platform designed to provide a consistent layer of security across an organization's various communication channels. This platform is aimed at enterprises, particularly those in regulated industries like fintech, that face challenges with compliance and data control across multiple platforms, including consumer-grade messaging apps used for business (a phenomenon often called 'shadow IT').
The core of Ceerus's offering is a set of APIs that allow clients to integrate robust security features into both new and existing products and applications without requiring deep in-house security development expertise. This business model is centered on simplifying product development in regulated environments. The platform is engineered to protect data across mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, supporting secure voice, video, and messaging services. Its technology combines encryption, utilizing a FIPS140-2 approved implementation of the AES algorithm, with ID-based cryptography for key management, which allows organizations to maintain control and auditability of encrypted data.
Ceerus has received backing from several entities, including FinTech Innovation Lab, SwiftScale, CyLon Ventures, the University of Bristol, and the Centre for Defence Enterprise. The company's platform has been tested in demanding environments, including national security and defence applications, demonstrating its capability to address high-stakes security problems. By providing tools to ensure data ownership and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and MiFID II, Ceerus enables businesses to manage sensitive conversations with staff and customers securely, irrespective of the device or network being used.
Keywords: secure communications platform, API security, network management software, enterprise security, data encryption, compliance technology, regtech, fintech security, ID-based cryptography, secure messaging API, secure voice API, IoT security, enterprise mobility security, shadow IT solutions, secure collaboration, data control, cybersecurity for regulated industries, frictionless security, distributed security, communication compliance