CipherCloud raises $90M to expand zero-knowledge encryption for SaaS apps

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CipherCloud's platform encrypts data client-side and syncs it to SaaS applications while allowing coarse-grained collaborative features via secure multi-party computation. The fresh capital will fund engineering hires focused on scaling key management and integration plugins.

The company plans native integrations with major SaaS suites and a developer SDK that abstracts cryptography complexity for app builders. CipherCloud positions the product for regulated industries like healthcare and finance where data privacy and auditability are critical.

Investors cited rising demand for privacy-preserving cloud workflows as enterprises balance collaboration and compliance. CipherCloud says it will expand partnerships with managed service providers to ease deployment and key custody options.

Security engineers caution that cryptographic solutions must be carefully integrated into user experience to avoid friction; CipherCloud emphasizes UX investment to simplify onboarding and recovery flows.