Forescout Technologies

Full Visibility and Orchestration of Connected Devices

Cyber Security
Acquired by Advent International
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2000
Total raised
$291.0M
Last: Undisclosed 2024-02
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2000
Headcount
1,173
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Cyber Security

About

Forescout delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain. The company empowers customers to achieve continuous alignment of their security frameworks with their digital realities, across all asset types – IT, IoT, OT and IoMT. It is a non-stop journey, managing cyber risk through automation and data-powered insights.

The Forescout Platform provides complete asset visibility of connected devices, continuous compliance, network segmentation, network access control and a strong foundation for zero trust. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide automated cybersecurity at scale. Forescout customers gain data-powered intelligence to accurately detect risks and quickly remediate cyberthreats without disruption of critical business assets.

Funding history · 8 rounds · $291.0M total

2024-02
Undisclosed $31.6M
2016-01
Series G $76.0M
2015-01
Series F $30.0M
2007-11
Series E $4.4M
2005-10
Series D $10.0M
2002-09
Series C $10.0M
2001-12
Series B $12.0M
2000-12
Series A $1.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was Forescout Technologies founded and where is its headquarters located?
Forescout Technologies was founded in June 2000 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What was the total amount of funding raised by Forescout Technologies before its acquisition?
Forescout Technologies raised a total of $291,020,000 across multiple funding rounds.
When did Forescout Technologies go public and on which exchange?
Forescout Technologies had its IPO in October 2017 on NASDAQ, with a valuation of $816 million.
When was Forescout Technologies acquired and by which company?
Forescout Technologies was acquired by Advent International in August 2020.
What significant operational change occurred at Forescout Technologies in September 2023?
In September 2023, Forescout Technologies closed its development center in Israel, resulting in the layoff of all employees at that center.
What was a notable acquisition made by Forescout Technologies in February 2022?
In February 2022, Forescout Technologies acquired CyberMDX for $80 million.
What was a key partnership announced by Forescout Technologies in May 2024?
In May 2024, Forescout Technologies formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to secure managed and unmanaged devices.
What product did Forescout Technologies launch in March 2023?
In March 2023, Forescout Technologies launched Forescout XDR to address modern SecOps challenges.
Who was appointed as the CEO of Forescout Technologies in January 2023?
In January 2023, Barry Mainz was appointed as the CEO of Forescout Technologies.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Energy, Utilities & Waste ManagementUtilitiesGas UtilitiesWater UtilitiesElectricityIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesEducationGovernment & CityHealthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProviders
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

network-securitymobile-securitythreat-intelligenceiotnetwork-managementaccess-controlbyodcyber-securityunicorn-2016complianceenterprise-securityincident-responseasset-managementorchestrationrisk-management