Shane Curran Research by SuperAGI

Executive Summary

Shane Curran is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Evervault, an advanced cybersecurity and data privacy technology company headquartered in Dublin, with an international presence including offices in San Francisco. Known for a track record of early achievement, Curran founded Evervault in 2019 while still in his teens and has rapidly established the company as an industry innovator in cloud-based data encryption, developer privacy tooling, and payment security platforms.

Professional Profile

Role & Leadership

Position: Founder & CEO, Evervault

LinkedIn: [http://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemcurran](http://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemcurran)

Company Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland (offices in San Francisco, USA)

Core Responsibility: Leading product, strategy, and growth for next-generation data encryption and security platforms for global developer, fintech, and enterprise markets.

Shane Curran is recognized as a leading young entrepreneur and technologist in Ireland, transitioning from his status as a BT Young Scientist winner and serial early-stage founder to a globally-connected CEO. Curran is frequently a speaker at major technology and financial services conferences (including Money2020), panelist (e.g., with government officials on innovation topics), and subject matter expert in webinars focused on modern payment security and network tokenization.

Company Overview: Evervault

Founded: 2019 by Shane Curran

Total Funding: $19.6 million (across two rounds)

Seed round (2019): $3.2 million, led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Frontline, and SV Angel

Series A (2020/2022): $16 million, led by Index Ventures, with participation from top investors including Facebook’s ex-Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos

Product Proposition

Evervault provides a modular, cloud-based data privacy toolkit and encryption infrastructure, enabling developers and businesses to integrate security and compliance into applications “by default.” Solutions include APIs and developer tools to encrypt sensitive data, PCI DSS-compliant modules, and real-time processing for payments and customer information.

Core Platforms:

Data encryption and secure cloud-based processing

Developer APIs for privacy compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS)

Payments data security platform launched in 2024, including support for Network Tokens, Card Insights, 3D Secure, and Account Updater tools

Target Customers: Fintechs, banks, e-commerce merchants, software developers building regulated and data-intensive applications

Key Markets: United States & Europe (primary focus)

Recent Strategic Developments

2024: Launch of modular payments security platform, providing so-called “total control” to clients (including fintechs and banks) over payment data security and regulatory compliance without custom infrastructure.

2023-2025: Enhanced product suite with developments such as:

Data Policies for sensitive information handling

PCI-Restricted Apps

Expanded payments extensions and 3D Secure support

Continuous improvement and hires across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Product, and Finance to support accelerated growth

PCI DSS Compliance: Achieved and promoted for encryption tools, enabling customers to drastically reduce their PCI compliance scope.

Thought Leadership & Industry Influence

Recognized by market analysts and press as one of the “100 hottest Irish start-ups to watch in 2025”, and a leading cybersecurity startup for effortless data encryption (“making encryption effortless for developers”).

Media Presence: Featured in SiliconRepublic, CNBC, Business Insider, Irish Times, and multiple Irish business/tech outlets.

Collaborates and networks with top-tier partners and investors in Silicon Valley, supporting brand credibility with multinational clients.

Background & Personal Achievements

Age at Founding: 19

Industry Acclaim: Regularly cited as a “disruptor and trailblazer” in Irish business; featured in “30 Under 30” and “People to Watch” lists for technology.

Public Engagement: Active on professional social media, regularly communicating company updates, sharing product launches and hiring news, and participating as a host/interviewer on the Decrypt podcast/blog series.

Organizational Growth & Opportunities

Team Expansion: Active hiring in key functions to support product growth and market expansion.

Global Growth: Accelerated scale up following further rounds of VC investment; focus on United States and European markets as primary revenue generators.

Strategic Vision: Evervault positions itself as a “world-class infrastructure” provider for data security and compliance—solving complex regulatory and privacy challenges for organizations building across payments, financial services, and sensitive data verticals.

Notable Insights for Engagement

Key Contact for Data Security Initiatives: As founder and CEO, Shane Curran is the central stakeholder and decision-maker for partnerships, technology integrations, and enterprise initiatives.

Growth-stage Mindset: Evervault is currently in a phase of scaling and accelerating go-to-market operations, with particular emphasis on outreach to regulated markets and high-growth fintechs.

Developer-centric Approach: The organization and Curran’s personal philosophy focus strongly on developer experience and seamless integration—making security “baked-in,” rather than an afterthought.

Active in Payments Sector Expansion: Recent product launches and thought leadership content indicate major new activities aimed at payments security and compliance, supporting partnerships with fintechs, banks, and merchant acquirers.

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