# Untangle

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series B (May 5, 2008)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 2003 by Dirk Morris and based in California, US, Untangle, Inc. operates as a provider of IT network security software for organizations for security, network optimization, and centralized management capabilities. In September 2016, PSG Equity acquired Untangle Inc. from Mercato Partners, Presidio Partners and Rustic Canyon Partners. In March 2022, Arista Networks, Inc., a portfolio company of BlackRock Financial Management acquired Untangle, Inc. from PSG Equity and Mercato Partners. The company served over 40,000 customers globally.

The company’s product line includes the NG Firewall, which is a solution designed to integrate multiple security features into a single, modular platform that allows organizations to customize their security measures without the complexity of managing multiple point solutions. The firm enables customers to choose to run the NG Firewall on their own hardware, purchase pre-loaded Untangle appliances, deploy it as a virtual machine, or utilize public cloud services. In addition, Untangle provides cloud-based services such as the Command Center for centralized management and ScoutIQ for advanced threat intelligence. These services enhance the overall security posture by enabling remote control and monitoring of network deployments, as well as providing real-time data to identify and mitigate potential threats. The firm serves various sectors, including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and non-profits.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 5, 2008, $8M — Rustic Canyon Partners, Presidio Partners
- Series A, Jul 13, 2006, $10M — Rustic Canyon Partners, Presidio Partners

## Investors

- Rustic Canyon Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rustic-canyon-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Presidio Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/presidio-partners) — Series A, Series B