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A10 Networks

NYSE: ATEN

San Jose, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation

A10 Networks provides security and infrastructure solutions—including DDoS protection, web application and API security, and load balancing—for applications, networks, and AI workloads across on-prem, cloud, and edge environments. It serves enterprises, service providers, and government agencies with centralized management, automation, and consumption-based licensing.

Founders & leadership

A10 Networks was founded in 2013 by Lee Chen.

LCLee Chen
Lee CheninCEO/Founder2004–2019
RJRajkumar Jalan
Rajkumar JalaninCTOformer
GS
Greg StraughninCFO2011–2017
RCRobert Cochran
Robert CochraninExecutive Vice President, Legal and Corporate Collaboration; Member of Board of Directors2012–2022
NWNeil Wu Becker
Neil Wu BeckerinExecutive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing2016–2017
RSRay Smets
Ray SmetsinEVP - Worldwide Sales, Strategic Alliances2013–2017Founder at Quantum Circuits

Board

PY
Peter Y. ChungBoard director
AS
Alan S. HenricksBoard director
PJ
Phillip J. SalsburyBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016

$1.5MraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rajkumar JalanExecutive Officer
  • Greg StraughnExecutive Officer
  • Lee ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert CochranExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter Y. ChungDirector
  • Neil Wu BeckerExecutive Officer
  • Ray SmetsExecutive Officer
  • Alan S. HenricksDirector
  • Phillip J. SalsburyDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through A10 Networks went on to found or lead other companies.

Competitors · 10

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Crowdstrike645 shared keywordsCrowdStrike provides an AI-native cybersecurity platform that unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, and AI protection to detect and stop breaches for enterprise organizations. It combines automated response with human-led security operations including managed detection and response, threat hunting, and security services.
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Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
TrojAI

TrojAI provides an enterprise AI security platform that monitors and controls AI agents to prevent prompt injection attacks, data leakage, and unauthorized tool use. The platform offers visibility into agent behavior and enforces governance across the full AI lifecycle for organizations deploying agentic systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A10 Networks do?
A10 Networks provides security and infrastructure solutions—including DDoS protection, web application and API security, and load balancing—for applications, networks, and AI workloads across on-prem, cloud, and edge environments. It serves enterprises, service providers, and government agencies with centralized management, automation, and consumption-based licensing.
Who founded A10 Networks?
A10 Networks was founded by Lee Chen in 2013.
How much funding has A10 Networks raised?
A10 Networks has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is A10 Networks headquartered?
A10 Networks is headquartered in San Jose, US.