Zivver founders Dr. Rick Goud and Wouter Klinkhamer celebrate 10 years since launch of Zivver
8th March 2025: Secure communications company Zivver, has reached a major milestone this year, preventing over eight million data leaks and celebrating its tenth year in email security. Established in Amsterdam in 2015 by founders Dr. Rick Goud and Wouter Klinkhamer, the organisation now employs over 130 people across Europe and the United Kingdom.
Over the last decade, Zivver has evolved their product and entered new markets. Today, the secure email platform serves over a million users across the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and Belgium.
With a focus on the healthcare, government, finance and legal sectors, Zivver’s email platform enables people to communicate securely with minimal disruption and minimises the risk of data leak. Recent enhancements to its product suite—featuring inbound Email Threat Protection solution, awareness training, and integrated eSignatures —further strengthen Zivver’s commitment to comprehensive email security. These enable organisations to better protect sensitive information, uphold regulatory standards, and maintain the integrity of their communications.
Dr. Rick Goud, CIO and Co-Founder, of Zivver comments: "The last 10 years have been significant for both the Zivver team and the email security industry. A time of profound change, and despite data protection being taken more seriously, email remains the primary vector for cyberattacks. The rapid adoption of AI-generated cyberattacks has placed added pressure on organisations, reminding us that complacency is not an option. This is precisely why we expanded our focus beyond outbound email security. Looking ahead, Zivver is committed to delivering best-in-class security solutions that continually evolve to stay ahead of emerging threats, enabling organisations to communicate securely and confidently.”
Wouter Klinkhamer, CEO and Co-Founder added: “Our mission has always been clear: we want to simplify email cybersecurity and make it more accessible. 10 years of Zivver is a fantastic achievement, and I’m proud to see it evolve from a small startup into the trusted organisation it is today.”
As Zivver celebrates a decade of innovation and success in secure communications, its growth demonstrates its commitment to its founding principle – achieving data security without compromising productivity. With a growing global presence and customer base, Zivver remains at the forefront of addressing the challenges of the digital communications in the decade ahead.
