# Arbor Networks

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/arbor-networks

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Lexington, US
- Website: www.arbornetworks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $34M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 22, 2008)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Arbor Networks, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on combating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks with advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to ensure network security and availability for its clients.Founded in 2000 in Lexington, US, Arbor Networks, Inc. provides DDoS detection and defense solutions. The company has engaged in five funding deals, with the most recent being a Series B round in August 2010, which raised USD 0.74 mn from investors including Atlas Venture and Cisco Systems. The firm was acquired by Tektronix Communications in August 2010. Colin Doherty serves as the CEO.Arbor Networks offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on DDoS detection and defense. Their core offerings include Adaptive DDoS protection, which utilizes real-time threat intelligence to automatically identify and mitigate various DDoS attacks. The company provides extensive network visibility and serves a diverse clientele including ISPs, large enterprises, and industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, finance, and government, with deployments across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Their solutions are flexible and scalable, catering to both on-premises and cloud-based environments to combat evolving cyber threats.Arbor Networks' revenue primarily comes from a combination of subscription services and managed solutions that provide clients with access to advanced DDoS protection capabilities. Clients typically engage in annual or multi-year subscription agreements, which grant them ongoing access to software updates, threat intelligence, and technical support. Their pricing plans are often tied to deployment scales, with distinct service offerings such as Arbor Cloud Managed DDoS Protection and Arbor Edge Defense, ensuring tailored solutions to meet unique customer needs.Arbor Networks aims to enhance its product portfolio by introducing new solutions designed to improve DDoS mitigation capabilities. The company has plans for geographic expansion into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Europe and Asia by 2025. The funds raised in the Series B round are expected to support these initiatives, enabling the development of advanced technologies and facilitating market entry efforts. Additionally, the company will leverage its acquisition by Tektronix Communications to enhance its operational capabilities and market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 22, 2008, $0.7M — Atlas Venture, Battery Ventures, Flagship Pioneering, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Summerhill Venture Partners, TWP Private Wealth Management, Cisco
- Seed, Apr 1, 2007 — Canaan Partners
- Series B, Aug 5, 2002, $22M — Battery Ventures, Ironside Capital, Comcast Ventures, EDF Ventures, Cisco Systems, TWP Private Wealth Management, SAIC Venture Capital
- Series A, Feb 5, 2001, $11M — Battery Ventures, Cisco Systems

## Investors

- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Cisco Systems — Series A, Series B
- Ironside Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ironside-capital) — Series B
- Comcast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/comcast-ventures) — Series B
- EDF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/edf-ventures) — Series B
- TWP Private Wealth Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/twp-private-wealth-management) — Series B
- SAIC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saic-venture-capital) — Series B
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Seed
- Atlas Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlas-venture) — Series B
- Flagship Pioneering (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flagship-pioneering) — Series B
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series B
- Summerhill Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/summerhill-venture-partners) — Series B
- Cisco — Series B