What is Zscaler?
Zscaler operates at the forefront of cloud-native cybersecurity, providing a comprehensive platform designed to secure users, devices, and applications within modern enterprise networks. By enabling organizations to adopt zero-trust security models, Zscaler effectively defends against sophisticated cyber threats and prevents data loss, thereby supporting critical digital transformation initiatives. The company's integrated approach combines advanced software, intelligent analytics, and continuous monitoring to deliver scalable, efficient, and adaptive security solutions, empowering businesses to connect their workforce and partners securely to essential resources.
How much funding has Zscaler raised?
Zscaler has raised a total of $468.8M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$38M
Series B
$100M
Series C
$110M
Stock Offering
$220.8M
Series A (2012): $38M with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series B (2015): $100M led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, EMC, and TPG Growth
Series C (2015): $110M supported by Google Capital
Stock Issuance/Offering (2018): $220.8M featuring Undisclosed
Key Investors in Zscaler
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners (lsvp.com) is a global multistage venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growthstage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure, partnering with founders from seed through IPO/M&A.
Google Capital
Google Capital is a growth equity fund backed by Alphabet. The fund invests in companies that are driving disruption in their markets through long-term technology trends.
EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.
What's next for Zscaler?
With its recent major strategic investment and a history of significant capital infusions, Zscaler is well-positioned for accelerated growth and market leadership. The company's focus on zero-trust architecture and cloud-native security solutions aligns with the evolving demands of enterprises navigating complex threat landscapes and digital transformation. Future developments are likely to involve further enhancement of its platform capabilities, expansion into new market segments, and strategic partnerships to broaden its reach and impact. The substantial backing indicates strong investor confidence in Zscaler's long-term vision and its ability to address critical cybersecurity challenges for global organizations.
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