# Palo Alto Networks

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

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, US
- Website: www.paloaltonetworks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $65M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 31, 2008)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Palo Alto Networks, Inc., based in the US, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that safeguard networks, clouds, and endpoints through innovative products powered by AI.Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. focuses on comprehensive cybersecurity services. Cofounded by Catalin Dobrean, Justin Jordan, and Yuming Mao,In November 2025, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. agreed to acquire Chronosphere, Inc. from Addition, CrowdStrike Ventures, Founders Fund, General Atlantic, Geodesic Capital, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, GV, Lux Capital, and Spark Capital for USD 3.35 billion.  Its CEO is Omar Yakzan.Palo Alto Networks specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored to the needs of modern enterprises. Their core offerings include a comprehensive suite of products powered by AI, designed to secure networks, clouds, and endpoints. The company’s flagship products encompass the Strata™ Network Security Platform, which implements Zero Trust principles to proactively monitor threats; Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform that enhances incident response; and Prisma Cloud, which provides multi-cloud security management. The solutions are designed to address a variety of use cases, including the prevention of ransomware attacks, management of data breaches, and mitigation of cyber risks across diverse industries. Palo Alto Networks serves a global customer base, including enterprises in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, offering their services across various sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and public services.For the year 2025, Palo Alto Networks reported revenue of USD 9.22 bn and an EBITDA of USD 2.03 bn. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, fostering direct relationships with major enterprises and government entities for tailored cybersecurity solutions that meet specific organizational needs.Palo Alto Networks plans to launch several new products designed to enhance its cybersecurity services. The November 2025 acquisition of Chronosphere, Inc. aims to provide Palo Alto Networks integration of technology for observability and data management in artificial intelligence environments.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 31, 2008, $9.6M — Japan Asia Investment Company, Northgate Capital, Icon Ventures
- Series C, Aug 18, 2008, $27M — Globespan Capital Partners, Hong Shan, Greylock Partners, Lehman Brothers
- Series B, Jun 25, 2007, $19M — Globespan Capital Partners, Hong Shan, Greylock Partners
- Series A, Jan 1, 2006, $10M — Hong Shan, Greylock Partners

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Globespan Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globespan-capital-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Lehman Brothers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lehman-brothers) — Series C
- Japan Asia Investment Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-asia-investment-company) — Series C
- Northgate Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/northgate-capital) — Series C
- Icon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icon-ventures) — Series C