Approov Secures $6.7 Million In Series A Round

The round was led by the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners, with participation from Souter Investments, as well as existing backers Lanza techVentures and Scottish Enterprise.

Approov plans to use the new funding to expand its R&D team in Edinburgh, focusing on developing advanced technologies that protect mobile apps and APIs from evolving threats, including those driven by AI.

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The company’s patented app attestation technology defends against tampering and unauthorized API access, providing essential protection in today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape.

“This investment validates Approov’s vision of a safer mobile app ecosystem. With increasing cyber risks driven by AI, Approov solutions provide the robust, scalable security mobile developers need to protect their applications and API communications. We are grateful for the confidence our investors have shown and are excited about the opportunity to expand our footprint in this critical market.” Says Dr. Lucio Lanza, Chairman, Approov Limited and Founder Lanza techVentures

Led by CEO Ted Miracco, Approov has created a real-time app attestation and API protection platform that shields against threats from rooted devices, emulators, tampering tools, and credential-stuffing bots. Its solutions are trusted by global clients across healthcare, fintech, connected vehicles, and e-commerce sectors.

“As the threat landscape continues to evolve, developers and enterprises alike are recognizing that mobile app security cannot be an afterthought. This funding marks a pivotal moment in our mission to ensure that every mobile app instance is authenticated and that backend APIs are protected from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.” Says Ted Miracco, CEO of Approov.

About Approov

Approov is a cloud-native mobile app security company trusted by leading brands in eCommerce, finance, healthcare, gaming, and connected vehicles. Its patented technology ensures that only genuine, untampered apps can access backend APIs, working seamlessly across both iOS and Android platforms.