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Arista Networks

NYSE: ANET

Santa Clara, US · Founded 2014 · 4 known investors

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A leader in data-driven networking for AI, data center, campus, and routing environments, building network operating systems and switching platforms used by large-scale cloud providers and enterprises; a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company.

Founders & leadership

Arista Networks was founded in 2014 by Kenneth Duda and Andreas Bechtolsheim.

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Kenneth DudaCo-founder · President and CTOHe brings technical expertise in C++, Linux, and Python with a background in operating systems, networking, and distributed systems, alongside experience in team leadership and data center networking operations.
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Andreas BechtolsheimCo-founder
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Anshul SadanaChief Operating Officer2019–2024Anshul Sadana was Chief Operating Officer at Arista Networks, where he oversaw product, hardware design, and sales operations. Earlier, he led high-speed switch engineering at Cisco Systems and holds patents in networking architecture.
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Marc TaxayExecutive
JUJayshree Ullal
Jayshree UllalChief Executive Officer and ChairUllal is an engineer and executive with approximately 45 years of experience in the networking industry. She has served as a board member of Snowflake and previously on the board of Zscaler, and was involved with StoreSimple, which was acquired by Microsoft.
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Ita BrennanExecutive
JMJohn McCool
John McCoolSVP, Chief Platform OfficerHe brings over a decade of experience in technology executive roles focused on business growth and product innovation.
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Daniel ScheinmanNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Charles GiancarloBoard director
MT
Mark TempletonBoard director
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Nikos TheodosopoulosBoard director
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Ann MatherBoard director

Investors · 4

Greylock Partnerslisted by Greylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M

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Redpoint Ventureslisted by Redpoint VenturesWoodside · $100K – $10M

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Silver Lake Partnerslisted by Silver Lake PartnersMenlo Park

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$10.2MraisedOct 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark TempletonDirector
  • Anshul SadanaExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth DudaExecutive Officer
  • Nikos TheodosopoulosDirector
  • Ann MatherDirector
  • Marc TaxayExecutive Officer
  • Daniel ScheinmanDirector
  • Jayshree UllalExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ita BrennanExecutive Officer
  • Andreas BechtolsheimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles GiancarloDirector
  • John McCoolExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10.2M
Amount sold
$10.2M
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Arista Networks do?
A leader in data-driven networking for AI, data center, campus, and routing environments, building network operating systems and switching platforms used by large-scale cloud providers and enterprises; a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company.
Who founded Arista Networks?
Arista Networks was founded by Kenneth Duda, Andreas Bechtolsheim in 2014.
Who are Arista Networks's investors?
Arista Networks's investors include Dell Technologies Capital, Greylock Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Silver Lake Partners.
How much funding has Arista Networks raised?
Arista Networks has disclosed $10.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Arista Networks headquartered?
Arista Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.