What is Netskope?
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope Inc. was founded in 2012 and operates at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and networking. The company specializes in providing advanced cloud security solutions through its comprehensive Netskope One Platform. This platform offers a suite of services including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Next Generation Secure Web Gateway (NG-SWG). Netskope's offerings are designed to deliver context-aware security and optimized access for users, devices, and data across web, cloud, and private applications. The company's solutions are critical for organizations across diverse sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and government, enabling them to navigate complex security challenges and achieve digital transformation securely.
How much funding has Netskope raised?
Netskope has raised a total of $2.3B across 10 funding rounds:
Series D
$75M
Series E
$100M
Series F
$168.7M
Series G
$340M
Unspecified
$300M
Debt
$401M
IPO
$908M
Series D (2015): $75M featuring Iconiq Capital, Social + Capital Partnership, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Accel Partners
Series E (2017): $100M backed by Accel, ICONIQ Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Social Capital
Series F (2018): $168.7M with participation from Base Partners, Social Capital, Accel, Sapphire Ventures, ICONIQ Capital, Geodesic Capital, and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series G (2020): $340M led by Geodesic Capital, PSP Investments, Sequoia Capital companies, CPP Investments, ICONIQ Capital, Base Partners Inc, Social Capital, Accell Group N.V., Sapphire Ventures LLC, and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Unspecified (2021): $300M supported by ICONIQ Growth, Accel, and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Debt (2023): $401M featuring CPP Investments, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
IPO (2025): $908M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Netskope
Geodesic Capital
Geodesic Capital is an investment firm that specializes in providing strategic guidance and critical access to Asian markets, starting with Japan. They focus on multi-stage growth investments in leading technology companies aiming for long-term expansion in the rapidly developing Asian landscape.
Sequoia Capital companies
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that helps the best people take the biggest risks. They partner with founders from the earliest stages of a company through its growth, providing capital and guidance to build enduring businesses.
Social Capital
At Social Capital, our mission is to advance humanity by solving the world's hardest problems. We believe that empowering entrepreneurs who seek to improve the lives of the people around them is the best way to create more opportunity globally.
What's next for Netskope?
With a history of significant capital infusions, including major enterprise-level funding and strategic investments, Netskope is well-positioned for continued expansion and innovation. The company's recent funding activities, particularly the substantial debt financing and the potential IPO event, suggest a strong focus on scaling operations, enhancing its product portfolio, and potentially exploring new market opportunities. This financial strength enables Netskope to further solidify its leadership in the cloud security landscape, addressing the increasing demand for sophisticated security and networking solutions in an increasingly connected world.
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