# Big Switch Networks

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

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, US
- Website: www.bigswitch.com
- Total disclosed funding: $112M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 9, 2017)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Big Switch Networks, Inc. specializes in network monitoring and software-defined networking (SDN) solutions that enhance visibility and control for data center operators and cloud providers.Big Switch Networks, Inc. was founded in 2010 in Santa Clara, US, and focuses on providing software-defined networking solutions. In January 2020, the company was acquired by Arista Networks, Inc., with financial terms not disclosed. The company has participated in 8 funding rounds and raised a total of USD 20.71 mn, with its latest funding being a Series C round led by various investors, including BDT & MSD Partners and Dell Technologies Capital. The current company valuation stands at USD 151.57 mn. The CEO is Douglas Murray.Big Switch Networks, Inc. offers advanced networking solutions, particularly in the domain of monitoring and software-defined networking. Their flagship products include solutions that provide comprehensive visibility and control for data center operators and cloud providers. These offerings enable efficient network management and optimization, catering to enterprises across various sectors, such as technology, finance, and government, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Big Switch Networks generates revenue primarily from the sale of its software solutions and associated services. The revenue model includes both direct sales and partnerships, focusing on business-to-business transactions. Clients engage with Big Switch through one-time purchases and recurring subscription models for software services, which also include installation and maintenance agreements.The company plans to leverage recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Following its acquisition by Arista Networks in January 2020, Big Switch Networks is expected to focus on integrating its solutions into larger cloud networking offerings. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic markets, although specific regions and timelines have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 9, 2017, $21M — Index Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Silver Lake, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, BDT & MSD Partners, Dell Technologies Capital
- Series C, Oct 12, 2015, $39M — Index Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Silver Lake, Khosla Ventures, CID Group, Accton Technologies, BDT & MSD Partners
- Series B, Feb 8, 2013, $6.3M — Index Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures
- Series B, Jul 17, 2012, $31M — Index Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Series A, Mar 23, 2011, $14M — Index Ventures, Khosla Ventures
- Seed, Jul 1, 2010, $1.5M — Index Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Greylock Partners

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Morgenthaler Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morgenthaler-ventures) — Seed, Series B, Series C
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Seed
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Redpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redpoint-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series B
- Silver Lake (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/silver-lake) — Series C
- CID Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cid-group) — Series C
- Accton Technologies — Series C
- BDT & MSD Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdt-msd-partners) — Series C
- Dell Technologies Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dell-technologies-capital) — Series C