# LiveAction

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/liveaction

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.liveaction.com
- Total disclosed funding: $39M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 9, 2016)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in the US, LiveAction, Inc. offers real-time network performance monitoring and management solutions for various infrastructures, enhancing operational efficiency and security for organizations across multiple sectors.LiveAction, Inc. specializes in providing network performance monitoring solutions. Founded in 2007 in Palo Alto, US, the company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its product offerings. The founder, John Smith, has a history of entrepreneurship, although details of other ventures are not specified. LiveAction has engaged in a total of 3 funding deals, with the latest being a Series B round in which it raised USD 36.00 mn led by Insight Partners, alongside Cisco Investments and Sway Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 36.00 mn and a current valuation of USD 62.86 mn.LiveAction specializes in network performance monitoring and management solutions optimized for diverse infrastructures, including physical, virtual, cloud, and SD-WAN environments. Its core products, such as LiveNX, LiveWire, LiveSP, and Omnipeek, provide advanced functionalities like network visibility through flow, API, SNMP, and cloud telemetry, along with packet capture and forensics. These tools are designed to enable quick responses to performance and security issues, improving operational efficiency. LiveAction supports a global clientele across sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and finance, with a presence in key markets including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.LiveAction operates on a subscription-based revenue model, with clients entering annual or multi-year contracts for access to its network monitoring products. This model includes professional services such as training and technical support, enhancing client engagement. The pricing strategy is competitive, enabling scalability to accommodate a diverse range of organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises, reinforcing client retention and value in the market.In October 2024, BlueCat Networks, Inc. announced its agreement to acquire LiveAction, Inc. from Insight Partners. This acquisition aims to enhance the user experience by expanding integrations and automation features within BlueCat's management platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 9, 2016, $36M — Insight Partners, Cisco Investments, Sway Capital
- Series A, Sep 3, 2014, $2.9M — Enerdigm, Cisco Investments, Sway Capital

## Investors

- Enerdigm — Series A
- Cisco Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cisco-investments) — Series A, Series B
- Sway Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sway-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series B