What is ForeScout?
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Forescout Technologies provides a unified security platform designed to address the visibility and control challenges inherent in modern, heterogeneous network environments. By offering comprehensive device visibility and automated policy enforcement, the company enables organizations to reduce their attack surface and operational risk. Forescout occupies a vital niche in the cybersecurity ecosystem, serving as a foundational layer for enterprises that require real-time monitoring of every connected asset, from traditional IT infrastructure to complex IoT and OT environments.
How much funding has ForeScout raised?
ForeScout has raised a total of $238.7M across 8 funding rounds:
Series A
$2M
Series B
$12M
Series C
$10M
Series D
$14.1M
Other Financing Round
$8M
Other Financing Round
$76M
Stock Offering
$116.2M
Stock/Share Issuance
$444K
Series A (2001): $2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2002): $12M led by Pitango Venture Capital and Accel Partners
Series C (2002): $10M supported by Pitango Venture Capital, Accel Partners, and Meritech Capital Partners
Series D (2007): $14.1M featuring Amadeus Capital Partners, Pitango Venture Capital, Meritech, Accel Partners, Itochu Corp., and BCS Growth Fund L.P.
Other Financing Round (2008): $8M backed by Amadeus Capital Partners
Other Financing Round (2016): $76M with participation from Wellington Management
Stock Issuance/Offering (2017): $116.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Stock/Share Issuance (2026): $444K, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in ForeScout
Pitango Venture Capital
Pitango is a venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking companies, supporting them from stealth mode to maturity. The firm operates through three funds: First, Growth, and HealthTech, focusing on exceptional founding teams.
Amadeus Capital Partners
Amadeus Capital Partners is a London-based global technology venture capital firm that invests in high-growth companies from seed to later stages across sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.
Accel Partners
Accel is a leading global venture capital firm that partners with founders to build world-class technology companies, providing deep operational expertise and a vast network to support scaling efforts.
What's next for ForeScout?
The recent infusion of capital positions Forescout to accelerate its product roadmap, particularly in the realms of automated threat response and cross-platform security orchestration. As the threat landscape evolves toward more sophisticated, automated attacks, the company is expected to leverage this financing to deepen its integration capabilities and expand its footprint within the public sector and global enterprise markets. By maintaining its focus on high-fidelity device intelligence, Forescout is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for zero-trust architectures and proactive risk management solutions.
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