Cato Networks
Cloud-based Secure Enterprise Networks
Startup G Cyber Security Est. 2015
Total Raised
$1.06B
G
Last Round
$50M
11 rounds
Investors
16
16 public
Team
5
500+ employees
Confidence
102/100
News
75
articles
Patents
1
About
Cato pioneered the convergence of networking and security into the cloud. Aligned with Gartner’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) frameworks, Cato’s vision is to deliver a next generation secure network architecture that eliminates the complexity, costs, and risks associated with legacy IT approaches based on disjointed point solutions. With Cato, organizations securely and optimally connect any user to any application anywhere on the globe. Its cloud-native architecture enables Cato to rapidly deploy new capabilities and maintain optimum security posture, without any effort from the IT teams.
Classification
Sector
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure Security
Core Technology
Data StorageEdge ComputingCloudArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning
Target Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesITEnterprises
Business Model
B2B
Tags
cyber-securitynetwork-securitycloud-securityenterprise-securityunicorn-2020orchestrationbyodfirewallvpnartificial-intelligencemobile-applicationsedge-computingthreat-intelligencemachine-learning
Funding & Events
Sep 2025
G Round $50M
Acrew Capital (Lead)
Sep 2025
M&A $350M
Sep 2023
Undisclosed Round $238M
Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lead), SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Singtel Innov8, Sixty Degree Capital, Adams Street Partners
Sep 2016
B Round $30M
Singtel Innov8, Aspect Ventures, Gur Shatz, Shlomo Kramer, U.S. Venture Partners, Greylock
Oct 2021
F Round $200M
Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lead), Greylock, Singtel Innov8, Acrew Capital, Coatue
Oct 2015
A Round $20M
U.S. Venture Partners, Aspect Ventures
Nov 2020
E Round $130M
Coatue (Lead), Singtel Innov8, Greylock, Aspect Ventures, Acrew Capital, Shlomo Kramer
Jun 2025
Secondary Round $120M
Jun 2025
G Round $239M
ION Crossover Partners (Lead), Vitruvian Partners (Lead), Adams Street Partners, Acrew Capital, Discount Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Jun 2017
B Round $20M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Jan 2019
C Round $55M
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Aspect Ventures, Greylock, Shlomo Kramer, U.S. Venture Partners, Singtel Innov8, Gur Shatz
Apr 2020
D Round $77M
Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lead), Greylock, U.S. Venture Partners, Singtel Innov8, Aspect Ventures
News (75)
Oct 29, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-negative
Cato Networks co-founder shuts down stealth cyber startup Cortanix after raising $21M | CTech
Investment
Oct 15, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- BWT Alpine Formula One Team and Cato Networks, the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) leader, are pleased to announce a new multi-year...
Partners
Sep 22, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
In a candid conversation, the Check Point co-founder and Cato Networks CEO reflects on building the Internet, the unintended consequences of technology, the resilience of Israeli high-tech during war, the risks to democracy, and his fears that artificial intelligence will erode liberal society.
Acquisition
Sep 3, 2025 · siliconangle.com
growth-positive
Cato Networks acquires Aim Security to expand AI security capabilities - SiliconANGLE
AcquisitionInvestment
Aug 28, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Deal would mark second major AI–cybersecurity acquisition after SentinelOne’s $250M Prompt deal.
AcquisitionInvestment
Aug 28, 2025 · www.geektime.co.il
על פי דיווחים חדשים, Cato Networks בדרך לרכוש את הסטארטאפ הישראלי Aim Security ב-200 מיליון דולר
Jul 22, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced an integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN), extending the reach of the Cato SASE...
Partners
Jul 15, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced the winners of its partner awards at the 2025 Cato Networks Japan Partner Summit in Tokyo. The...
Partners
Jul 11, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced it has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms....
May 22, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-negative
Sources tell "Globes" that a recurring theme in the unofficial talks held with major strategic players in the cybersecurity industry is that the company is overpriced.
InvestmentPublic Trading
May 13, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced its transforming IT operations with Cato Autonomous Policies, a new groundbreaking AI...
Product Stage
Apr 15, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today introduced generative AI (GenAI) security controls for Cato CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker). Cato...
Apr 8, 2025 · www.themarker.com
growth-positive
לפי אתר דה אינפורמיישן, חברת הסייבר של שלמה קרמר רוצה לגייס 150 מיליון דולר לקופת החברה לצד 150 מיליון נוספים שילכו לרכישת מניות ממשקיעים קיימים ■ בקייטו כיוונו להנפקה ב-2025, אבל במצב השווקים הנוכחי זהו תסריט לא ריאלי
Investment
Apr 8, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
As IPOs stall, Shlomo Kramer’s cyber firm looks to raise $300M privately on back of strong revenue growth.
InvestmentPublic TradingCustomersManagement Changes
Mar 18, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today published the 2025 Cato CTRL™ Threat Report, which reveals how a Cato CTRL threat intelligence researcher...
Mar 12, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced the end of firewall patching and the security gaps left by disparate firewalls with the world's...
Feb 26, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage Amazon Bedrock as the foundation of...
Feb 24, 2025 · officesnapshots.com
Cato Networks Offices - Tel Aviv | Office Snapshots
Feb 18, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, announced that its 2024 annual recurring revenue (ARR) surpassed $250 million, an increase of 46% compared to...
CustomersProduct StageManagement Changes
Feb 4, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced the appointment of Karl Soderlund as the company's global channel chief. In his role at Cato,...
Management ChangesPartners
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Details
Product Stage
Released
Employees
500+
Exact Count
1413
District
Center District
Founded
2015
Registrar
515196723
Crunchbase
cato-networks
Locations
Leonardo da Vinci St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
1-chōme-6-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
C. de Manzanares, 4, 28005 Madrid, Spain
London, UK
1 Paya Lebar Link, Singapore 408533
40-44 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
520 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia
De Cuserstraat 89, 1081 CN Amsterdam, Netherlands
California, USA
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Last Update
Sep 4, 2025
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Team (5)
Shlomo Kramer
Co-Founder & CEO
Founder
Gur Shatz
Co-founder & President
Founder
Tomer Wald
CFO
Yishay Yovel
CSO
Alon Alter
Cheif Revenue Officer