Company:Illumio
| Type | Cloud computing security |
|---|---|
| Industry | Data Center and Cloud computing security |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Andrew Rubin, P.J. Kirner |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California , |
| Products | Illumio Segmentation, Illumio Insights |
| Website | www |
Illumio is an American cybersecurity company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment. The company’s platform helps prevent lateral movement and strengthen cyber resilience across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
History
Illumio was founded in 2013 by Andrew Rubin and P.J. Kirner. The company's initial funding rounds attracted notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Formation 8.[1] In April 2015, Illumio raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by BlackRock and Accel Partners, bringing total funding to over $142 million at that time.[2]
In June 2017, the company secured a $125 million Series D funding round led by clients advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, the funding supported product development and international expansion.[3]
By June 2021, Illumio had raised a $225 million Series F funding round led by Thoma Bravo, achieving a valuation of $2.75 billion.[4] This funding was intended to expand investments in customer success, product innovation, and global partner strategies.
Customers
Illumio’s customers span sectors such as finance, technology, and hospitality.[5]
Funding
As of June 2021, Illumio has raised a total of $558.2 million across multiple funding rounds:
- Series B (2013): $34.5 million [6]
- Series C (2015): $100 million [2]
- Series D (2017): $125 million [3]
- Series E (2019): $65.2 million [7]
- Series F (2021): $225 million [4]
See also
References
- ↑ Hesseldahl, Arik. "Stealth Security Startup Illumio Secures $34 Million From General Catalyst". Website. All Things D. http://allthingsd.com/20130918/stealth-security-startup-illumio-secures-34-million-from-general-catalyst/. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Illumio Raises $100 Million in Series C Financing Round - Illumio News | Illumio" (in en-US). https://www.illumio.com/news/series-c-funding.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Illumio Closes $125 Million Series D Led By J.P. Morgan Asset Management To Accelerate Companys Leadership In Adaptive Segmentation - Illumio News | Illumio" (in en-US). https://www.illumio.com/news/series-d-funding-to-accelerate-leadership-in-adaptive-segmentation.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Illumio Secures $225 Million at $2.75 Billion Valuation to Stop Cyber Disasters with Zero Trust Segmentation - Illumio News | Illumio" (in en-US). https://www.illumio.com/news/illumio-series-f.
- ↑ "Customer Stories| Illlumio" (in en-US). https://www.illumio.com/customers.
- ↑ FinSMEs (2013-09-20). "Illumio Closes $34M Series B Funding" (in en-US). https://www.finsmes.com/2013/09/illumio-closes-34m-series-funding.html.
- ↑ "Illumio Raises $65M and Expands Leadership Team with New CFO and Board Director Appointment - Illumio News | Illumio" (in en-US). https://www.illumio.com/news/illumio-raises-65m-and-expands-leadership-team-with-new-cfo-and-board-director-appointment.
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