Bitglass
Campbell, US · Founded 1994 · 1,676 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
Forcepoint provides a data security platform that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data across cloud, web, endpoint, email, and network environments. It focuses on governing AI usage—including LLMs, copilots, and AI agents—to prevent data loss, manage shadow AI, and support compliance for enterprise security teams.
Founders & leadership
Bitglass was founded in 1994 by BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIK, ANURAG KAHOL, and ANOOP BHATTACHARJYA.
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BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIKCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2013–2021
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ANURAG KAHOLinCo-founder · SVP - Security Service Edge2021–2023
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ANOOP BHATTACHARJYACo-founder
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CHRISTOPHER CHANinVP of Engineering, Secure Service Edge (SSE)2021–2024
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ANDREW URUSHIMAExecutive
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RICH CAMPAGNAChief Marketing Officeruntil 2021
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DEAN HICKMAN-SMITHExecutive
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Ryan WindhaminChief Executive Officer
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Matt DerdeyninChief Financial Officer
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Emilie McLaughlininChief People Officer
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MARK TACYExecutive
Board
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MATTHEW HOWARDBoard director
Investors · 9
AllegisCyber CapitalPalo Alto · $3M – $5M
Francisco PartnersSan Francisco
Javelin Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $4M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40Mvia Scott Sandell · board
Norwest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $10M – $30M
Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose
Scout VenturesAustin · $2M – $5M
Scout VenturesAustin · $2M – $5M
Benhamou Global VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $200K – $5M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$139.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2026
▶$69MraisedApr 2019 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$69MraisedApr 2019 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIKExecutive Officer, Director
- FOREST BASKETTDirector
- MATTHEW HOWARDDirector
- AARON JACOBSONDirector
- ANURAG KAHOLExecutive Officer
- MICHAEL SCHURICHTExecutive Officer
- CHRISTOPHER CHANExecutive Officer
- ANDREW URUSHIMAExecutive Officer
- DEAN HICKMAN-SMITHExecutive Officer
- RICHARD CAMPAGNAExecutive Officer
- ANOOP BHATTACHARJYAExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $69M
- Amount sold
- $69M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $10M
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$45MraisedJan 2017 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$45MraisedJan 2017 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIKExecutive Officer, Director
- MATTHEW HOWARDDirector
- CHRISTOPHER CHANExecutive Officer
- FOREST BASKETTDirector
- ANURAG KAHOLExecutive Officer
- ANDREW URUSHIMAExecutive Officer
- ANOOP BHATTACHARJYAExecutive Officer
- RICH CAMPAGNAExecutive Officer
- DEAN HICKMAN-SMITHExecutive Officer
- SCOTT SANDELLDirector
- Offering amount
- $45M
- Amount sold
- $45M
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$25MraisedAug 2014 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$25MraisedAug 2014 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- FOREST BASKETTDirector
- MARK TACYExecutive Officer
- MATTHEW HOWARDDirector
- SCOTT SANDELLDirector
- RICH CAMPAGNAExecutive Officer
- BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIKExecutive Officer, Director
- ANDREW URUSHIMAExecutive Officer
- CHRISTOPHER CHANExecutive Officer
- ANURAG KAHOLExecutive Officer
- ANOOP BHATTACHARJYAExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $26M
- Amount sold
- $25M
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bitglass do?
- Forcepoint provides a data security platform that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data across cloud, web, endpoint, email, and network environments. It focuses on governing AI usage—including LLMs, copilots, and AI agents—to prevent data loss, manage shadow AI, and support compliance for enterprise security teams.
- Who founded Bitglass?
- Bitglass was founded by BALAS NATARAJAN KAUSIK, ANURAG KAHOL, ANOOP BHATTACHARJYA in 1994.
- Who are Bitglass's investors?
- Bitglass's investors include AllegisCyber Capital, Francisco Partners, Javelin Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Norwest Venture Partners, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Scout Ventures, Scout Ventures and 1 more.
- How much funding has Bitglass raised?
- Bitglass has disclosed $139.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Bitglass headquartered?
- Bitglass is headquartered in Campbell, US.