Built to stop fake apps, bots and MITM at the source
Mobile App Protection Innovators
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Approov is a mobile security company focused on runtime trust, verifying your app and device at the moment they connect, then enforcing that trust at your APIs.
We combine patented app attestation with runtime API protection in a cloud-first model designed to be fast to deploy and low latency in production..
About Approov
Approov secures the world’s most targeted mobile apps and APIs with patented app attestation and runtime API protection. Our cloud-first approach ensures only your genuine mobile app, running on a safe device, can access your backends—stopping repackaged apps, emulators, bots, and man-in-the-middle attacks at the source.
Designed for the AI era
AI is accelerating mobile-first attacks: more automation, more scale, and faster iteration from adversaries. As ecosystems open up and new regulations emerge, mobile security needs to be independent, cross-platform, and runtime-enforced, not just a checklist at release time. Approov works across App Store and non-store channels (including non-GMS Android and HarmonyOS).
What makes Approov Different
Zero-trust access for mobile-to-API traffic
Instead of assuming anything on the client is safe, Approov continuously verifies and enforces trust, so compromised environments don’t get a free pass.
Stops abuse before it hits your backend
Approov blocks unwanted traffic upstream by preventing untrusted apps and devices from authenticating to your APIs in the first place.
Built for fragmented platforms and distribution channels
Security has to work across App Store and non-store distribution—and across Android variants. Approov is designed for that reality.
From Silicon Glen to Silicon Valley
Born from two decades of deep binary and runtime analysis, Approov (spun out of CriticalBlue) operates from Edinburgh, Scotland (UK), and Palo Alto, California, protecting apps across automotive, financial services, healthcare to e-commerce, Gaming and Government.
Momentum and backing
In August 2025, Approov closed a £5M Series A round to accelerate R&D and expand global reach. The round was led by the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners, with participation from Souter Investments and existing investors Lanza TechVentures and Scottish Enterprise.
Where we're Heading
Our mission is clear: make trustworthy mobile-to-API communication the default, regardless of device, OS, or distribution channel, so teams can ship ambitious mobile and AI experiences with confidence.
Management Team
Approov is a team of passionate developers and builders dedicated to making the future of mobile secure. Approov’s leadership brings deep experience across mobile security, software, and scaling go-to-market in the UK and US.
Ted Miracco, CEO of Approov
Ted is an experienced technology executive with expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in the mobile app and API space. Prior to his role at Approov, Ted co-founded Cylynt Limited, an anti-piracy and SaaS data analytics company, and played a pivotal role in the establishment of AWR Corporation, an EDA company that was later acquired by National Instruments in 2011. Ted's experience includes collaborations with Fortune 500 software companies such as Cadence Design Systems, as well as innovative startups like EEsof Inc., which was acquired by Hewlett Packard in 1994 and is now part of Keysight Technologies.
Jae Hossell, CTO of Approov
As an expert software architect and engineer, Jae brings a profound understanding of computer architecture, algorithms, data structures, and systems design. Over two decades of experience have allowed Jae to master a diverse range of technologies and skills including novel architectures, embedded and mobile operating systems, compilers, virtual machines, desktop applications, and comprehensive full-stack cloud-based services. Jae’s app-security expertise has evolved over the last 10 years, as he has immersed himself in the app-security space to continually advance and develop the Approov mobile security solution.
Pearce Erensel, Global VP of Sales of Approov
Pearce Erensel leads Approov’s global sales strategy, driving the adoption of its cutting-edge mobile app and API security solutions worldwide. He brings deep expertise in mobile security and enterprise sales, gained through leadership roles at Zimperium, whiteCryption, and Intertrust Technologies.
George McGregor, VP of Marketing of Approov
George is an experienced marketing executive based in the Bay Area and has an extensive background in cyber-security, cloud services and communications software. He has a track record of creating and growing brand new businesses and organizations as well as driving change. Before joining Approov he held leadership positions in Imperva, Citrix, Juniper Networks and HP, including successful P&L management of businesses combining products, solutions, services and support.
Lucio Lanza, Board Member of Approov and Managing Director of Lanza techVentures
Lucio Lanza is the Managing Director of Lanza techVentures, an early-stage venture capital and investment firm founded in 2001, and the 2014 recipient of the Phil Kaufman Award for Distinguished Contributions to Electronic System Design. Lucio began his career in 1968 at Olivetti Corporation in Italy managing processor architecture and design.
From 1977 to 1983, he worked for Intel Corp., in Santa Clara, Calif., where he was responsible for strategy and innovation as chairman of the Microprocessor Strategic Business Segment (SBS). During that time, Lucio convinced the late Phil Kaufman and Intel management to co-design the first controller device for Ethernet with Digital Equipment Corporation (now HP) and Xerox.
In 1983, Lucio joined Daisy Systems Corp. as vice president of marketing and general manager of its EDA division and from 1986 to 1989 was chief executive officer of EDA Systems, Inc., (now HP). Formerly, Lucio was a non-executive director of Arm, the world’s leading semiconductor IP company, and chairman of the board of PDF Solutions, Inc., a provider of technologies to improve semiconductor manufacturing yield. He is also a former member of the board of directors of Harris & Harris Group, an investor in transformative companies enabled by disruptive science.
Lucio currently sits on the board of directors of several private companies. He holds a doctorate in electronic engineering from Politecnico in Milan, Italy.
Craig McGill, Board Member / Maven Capital Partners
Craig is an Investment Director at Maven, where he leads equity investments in high-growth UK businesses, particularly in software, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity. He has over 15 years of experience in M&A advisory, corporate strategy, and private equity. Craig joined Approov’s board following Maven’s lead investment in the Series A round and provides strategic oversight on growth, commercial execution, and governance.
Steve DeLuca, Partner / Jadwin Partners
Steve is a Partner at Jadwin Partners with extensive experience in the investment industry. He specializes in investment management, hedge funds, equity research, private equity, and investment banking. Steve holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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