Forescout

Acquired

Manage cyber risk and mitigate threats, continuously.

Public · San Jose, United States · Founded 2000 · $100.0M raised

Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2000
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$100.0M
Last Round
$76.0M Series DJan 2016
Rounds
4
Type
Public
Acquisition Date
Aug 2020

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About

As AI-driven vulnerability discovery and exploitation accelerate attack velocity to machine speed, Forescout is a foundational cyber defense layer that allows organizations to segment and isolate compromised systems, block lateral movement, and automate response across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout Vistaro platform, powered by agentic AI and enhanced with Vedere Labs threat intelligence, delivers a Universal Zero Trust Network Access architecture that integrates with 180-plus security and IT products. Organizations get comprehensive inventory and classification of both managed and unmanaged assets, continuous exposure management, and real-time protection including dynamic network segmentation and automated threat response. Forescout serves more than 3,200 customers globally, including one in five Fortune 500 companies.

Summary

Forescout is a Cybersecurity company based in San Jose, United States, founded in 2000. It has raised $100.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $76.0M Series D round in Jan 2016. Investors include Wellington Management.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAug 2020

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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