Mirror Security
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Mirror Security provides a GenAI-native security platform using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) via VectaX, enabling AI to process encrypted data end-to-end without exposing plaintext, along with AI agent monitoring and automated red teaming Mirror Security was founded in 2024. The company is led by Pankaj Thapa. Based in Dublin, Ireland. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $2.5M. Latest round: Pre-Seed. Key investors include Sure Valley Ventures, Atlantic Bridge.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- $2.5M
Value proposition
Cryptographic zero-knowledge security for AI workloads with near-native performance; protects data at every AI touchpoint (prompts, context, vectors, inferences) without decryption while maintaining AI functionality
Products and solutions
VectaX: FHE SDK for encrypting AI inputs/outputs/models/vectors, AgentIQ: Real-time AI agent monitoring, threat detection, and alerting, DiscoveR: Automated red teaming to probe and harden AI systems against emerging threats, Code Prism: Zero code exposure solution for AI coding assistants
Unique value
World's first production-ready FHE engine (VectaX) optimized specifically for AI workloads (vector search, LLMs); enables encrypted AI computations with mathematical zero-knowledge guarantees, not just policy-based security
Target customer
Enterprises deploying generative AI with sensitive data, including those using vector databases, LLMs, and AI agents in regulated industries
Industries served
Financial Services, Healthcare, Government/Defense, Enterprise SaaS, Technology
Technology advantage
Near-native performance via AI-specific optimizations (noise control, SDK drop-in); end-to-end encryption without sacrificing functionality; UCD spin-out with expert founders holding deep crypto/AI IP; 16 team-held patents
How they differentiate
Mirror Security differentiates through its Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) engine, VectaX, optimized specifically for AI workloads, enabling end-to-end encrypted AI computations without decryption. Competitors focus on broader AI security platforms (model scanning, guardrails), AI red teaming, or general security solutions, lacking Mirror's FHE-native approach for data privacy in AI.
Main competitors
Protect AI, Prophet Security, SSI (Security Services Inc.), Lakera, CalypsoAI
Key partnerships
Intel - Collaboration on FHE-based AI security, Inception AI (G42) - Strategic partnership for next-gen AI security, MongoDB - Integration with vector databases, Qdrant - Vector database compatibility, SiSys AI - Technology partnership, Accops - Zero code exposure solution for AI coding
Notable customers
Intel, Inception AI (G42), MongoDB, Qdrant, SiSys AI, Accops
Major milestones
UCD spin-out with 16 patents in cryptography/AI security, Launched VectaX (world's first production-ready FHE for AI), Raised $2.5M pre-seed funding (Dec 2025), Strategic partnerships with Intel, Inception AI (G42), MongoDB, Qdrant, Products: AgentIQ (AI agent security), DiscoveR (automated red teaming), Code Prism (zero code exposure)
Growth metrics
Pre-revenue, early-stage; team size 10-50 employees; partnerships established with major tech companies
Market positioning
Early-stage leader in GenAI-native security, pioneering production-ready FHE for secure AI inference/training. Positioned as a privacy-preserving infrastructure provider for enterprises adopting AI agents and LLMs with sensitive data
Geographic focus
Global with HQ in Dublin, Ireland (UCD spin-out); operations in US (enterprise expansion focus) and India; targeting US enterprise markets initially
Patents and IP
16 team-held patents in cryptography, security, and AI (originated from co-founder Dr. Aditya Narayana K's research at UCD)
About Pankaj Thapa
Co-Founder & CEO of Mirror Security; Founder of FireSense.ai; B.E. in Computer Engineering from University of Pune (1998-2002); Over 20 years building enterprise and security products at companies like Azingo (acquired by Motorola/Google), Mobiliya (acquired by QuEST Global), Digital14 (KATIM); 4 patents in enterprise & security products
Official website: https://mirrorsecurity.io/