PRESS RELEASE
Zepo Intelligence team at Google for Startups.
Zepo Intelligence team at Google for Startups.
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- Backed by leading European funds Kibo Ventures, eCAPITAL and TIN Capital.
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- Zepo positions itself at the forefront of a new era: “Agentic Social Intelligence for Workspace Security,” designed to protect organizations from the challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence.
January 12, 2026 – Zepo Intelligence, the company redefining human-centric security, announced today the closing of a $15 million Seed investment round. The round includes three European VCs with strong focus in cybersecurity, Kibo Ventures, eCAPITAL and TIN Capital, and will allow Zepo to expand its team and scale its proprietary technology globally as AI-driven social engineering rapidly escalates into one of the most persistent and costly challenges for security leaders in modern organizations.
Zepo’s platform enables organizations to simulate real-world, AI-driven social engineering attacks (deepfakes, voice calls, cross-platform messages, or personalized phishing), identify human vulnerabilities, and reinforce team capabilities in real time with actionable metrics and training adapted to each employee’s behavior.
At the forefront of a new era in workspace security: Agentic Social Intelligence
Traditional cybersecurity, focused on isolated training tools and email filters, has become obsolete in the face of the rise of generative AI. According to the World Economic Forum, since the launch of ChatGPT, social engineering attacks have surged by 1,200%, resulting in over $1 trillion in losses in 2024 alone.
“Artificial Intelligence has turned social engineering into one of the biggest challenges organizations face today. As attackers have exploited generative AI and moved to multi-vector personalized attacks on employees, traditional cybersecurity – focused on isolated training tools and email filters – no longer provides the necessary protection. Zepo responds to this gap by leading Agentic Social Intelligence for Workspace Security”, explains Antonio Muñoz, CEO and Co-founder of Zepo Intelligence.
“The most serious security failures today don’t begin with systems. They begin with people. Organizations need defenses that understand human behavior in real time, not incident reports after the damage is done. Zepo’s platform goes beyond training and simulations by combining human risk management with live threat detection. In a world where employees can’t reliably spot deepfakes or AI-crafted manipulation, protection must show up in the moment. Just before a message turns into a transfer, a credential leak, or a breach. The result is a unified, proactive layer that helps protect employees across the channels where modern work actually happens”, highlights Muñoz.
“While many companies secure their systems with cybersecurity solutions, the primary risk lies in the cyberattacks targeting their thousands of employees,” says Javier Torremocha, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kibo Ventures. “These AI-driven attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, thus the need for tools like those offered by Zepo. The sophistication of Zepo’s solution, combined with its UX simplicity and customer support, is winning over top-tier enterprises.”
“Cybersecurity has been a core investment focus for eCAPITAL for many years,” said Dirk Seewald, Managing Partner at eCAPITAL. “We have consistently backed companies that address critical security challenges with strong technology and visionary teams. Zepo Intelligence stands out through its intelligence-driven approach and its clear understanding of how modern threats evolve. We are excited to support the team as they scale their platform and expand internationally.”
“TIN Capital has been investing in Cybersecurity for almost ten years now, backing strong technology and great teams. Looking at the rapidly evolving threats it is still the Human Factor that is one of the biggest challenges. That’s why Zepo is ‘spot on’ and particularly interesting in light of the rise of AI”, says Michael Lucassen, Managing Partner at TIN Capital. “We now see, with the rise of human-centric, AI-driven security platforms, that the industry seems finally beginning to design for that reality, with Zepo Intelligence at the forefront. We are proud to support the Zepo team on their growth journey and international expansion”.
Talent and Engineering: From Spain to the Global Tech Elite
The company was founded by two Spanish engineers and serial entrepreneurs who combine deep technical rigor with global business strategy. This unique fusion of engineering excellence and strategic vision has propelled Zepo to the forefront of innovation, securing international recognition in record time:
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- Named by Google as one of the 15 most innovative cybersecurity and AI startups in the world.
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- Selected by CrowdStrike, NVIDIA and Amazon to participate in one of the most prestigious cybersecurity accelerators in the world.
What began in Southern Europe has transformed into an organization with teams distributed across New York, Madrid, Tel Aviv and Mexico City, connecting local talent with major international tech hubs.
Defining the Future of Workspace Security
With this capital injection, Zepo is launching an ambitious hiring plan focused on attracting top talent in data engineering and Artificial Intelligence. “AI is the core of our platform. For engineers looking to develop their careers at the frontier of AI and cybersecurity, Zepo offers the ideal environment to build technology with global impact,” explains Enrique Holgado, CPTO and co-founder of Zepo.
Fueled by 5x year-over-year revenue growth, and already trusted by several global enterprises, Zepo plans to increase the team and expand operations in Europe and the US over the next 18 months. This investment will accelerate the company’s mission to redefine human risk management globally.
About Zepo Intelligence
Zepo Intelligence is the first agentic social intelligence platform for workspace security. Unlike traditional solutions, Zepo’s platform takes training and simulations to the next level by integrating human risk management with real-time threat detection. This enables holistic protection of employees across multiple channels of the digital workspace, creating a unified and proactive defense layer.
The company was founded by two Spanish engineers and serial entrepreneurs who combine deep technical rigor with global business strategy. Collectively, they hold credentials from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Wharton, Harvard, McKinsey & Company, Google, Allianz, and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
About eCAPITAL
Founded in 1999, eCAPITAL is an entrepreneur-led venture capital investor focusing on early- and growth-stage deep-tech companies with a positive impact on society. eCAPITAL is based in Germany and invests with its own funds with a total volume of over €400 million in the areas of Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Enterprise Software, IoT and New Materials. In addition to financial resources, eCAPITAL offers its portfolio companies strategic support and access to an international network of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and founders and was lead investor in various deep-tech companies such as sonnen, Novaled or Jedox, which were sold very successfully to international corporates or investors. For more information, visit ecapital.vc
About TIN Capital
Founded in 1998, TIN Capital is recognized as one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity investors. Driven by the mission to build a safe, prosperous, and cyber-resilient Europe, TIN Capital began investing in cybersecurity in 2018 through its Dutch Security TechFund. The firm launched the European Cyber Tech Fund V in 2023 with a Final Close in Q4 2025, when the European Investment Fund and Invest-NL joined. The Fund is focused on supporting European startups and scale-ups that strengthen national, economic, and digital security. The fund targets Series A and B rounds in best-in-class cybersecurity companies on their path to global leadership. For more information, visit https://www.tincapital.vc/
About Kibo Ventures
Kibo Ventures is a venture capital firm with over €500m in AuM investing in early-stage technology companies across Europe. The firm backs exceptional founders building products in software, AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure, providing operational expertise and long-term support. Founded by a team with deep experience in high-growth technology, Kibo Ventures has built a portfolio of companies that are scaling globally. The firm works closely with founders from seed stage onwards, helping them develop products, expand internationally, and define new technology categories. For more information, visit www.kiboventures.com
