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Big Switch Networks

Santa Clara, US · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Founders & leadership

KFKyle Forster
Kyle ForsterFounder2010–2020Founder at Runwhen
DMDouglas Murray
Douglas MurrayCEO & Board Member (Acquired by Arista Networks)2013–2020Chief Executive Officer at Auvik Networks

Board

MVMike Volpi
Mike VolpiBoard directorInvestor at Index Ventures
GM
Gary MorgenthalerBoard director
BABruce Armstrong
Bruce ArmstrongBoard directorInvestor at Khosla Ventures
BM
Bill MeehanBoard director
DW
Dan WarmehovenBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$86.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2012–2017

▶$20.7MraisedJun 2017 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan WarmehovenDirector
  • Mike VolpiDirector
  • Gary MorgenthalerDirector
  • Kyle ForsterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bruce ArmstrongDirector
  • Bill MeehanDirector
Offering amount
$23.5M
Amount sold
$20.7M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30.9MraisedMay 2016 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kyle ForsterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Bill MeehanDirector
  • Dan WarmenhovenDirector
  • Douglas MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bruce ArmstrongDirector
  • Mike VolpiDirector
  • Gary MorgenthalerDirector
Offering amount
$30.9M
Amount sold
$30.9M
First sale
Jul 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$35MraisedMay 2016 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mike VolpiDirector
  • Kyle ForsterDirector
  • Dan WarmehovenDirector
  • Douglas MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary MorgenthalerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Bruce ArmstrongDirector
  • Bill MeehanDirector
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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

4 people who came through Big Switch Networks went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Big Switch Networks?
Big Switch Networks was founded by Kyle Forster.
Who are Big Switch Networks's investors?
Big Switch Networks's investors include Dell Technologies Capital, Index Ventures, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, Msd Capital, Redpoint Ventures, TriplePoint Capital.
How much funding has Big Switch Networks raised?
Big Switch Networks has disclosed $86.6M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Big Switch Networks headquartered?
Big Switch Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.