Zscaler
San Jose, US · 9,126 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Zscaler operates a cloud-based cybersecurity platform built on Zero Trust architecture to protect users, workloads, branches, and devices across an inline security cloud. It offers data security, AI security, and security operations products for enterprises adopting cloud and AI applications.
Founders & leadership
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Jay ChaudhryinCEO, Chairman & FounderJay Chaudhry founded four technology companies between 1996 and 2007—SecureIT (acquired by VeriSign), CoreHarbor (acquired by USi/AT&T), CipherTrust (acquired by Secure Computing/McAfee), and AirDefense (acquired by Motorola)—before founding Zscaler, where he serves as Executive Officer and Director. He holds an MBA and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering & Management and Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from IIT BHU Varanasi.
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Robert SchlossmaninExecutive
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Remo CanessainExecutive
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Syam NairinExecutive
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Charles GiancarloNamed on SEC filing
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Karen BlasingNamed on SEC filing
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David SchneiderNamed on SEC filing
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Andrew BrownNamed on SEC filing
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Scott DarlingNamed on SEC filing
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Eileen NaughtonNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 10
AlphaDriveTel Aviv
Ansa CapitalNew York · $5M – $15M
aVentureSan Francisco
Bright Pixel CapitalLisbon
CapitalGSan Francisco · $50M – $100M
Dell Technologies CapitalPalo Alto · $500K – $50M
JuniperoMiami
Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
StoneMill VenturesWashington · $100K – $1M
Swan Venture FundSeattle · $200K – $1.2M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$22.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$22.7MraisedApr 2024 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$22.7MraisedApr 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert SchlossmanExecutive Officer
- Jay ChaudhryExecutive Officer, Director
- Remo CanessaExecutive Officer
- Charles GiancarloDirector
- Karen BlasingDirector
- David SchneiderDirector
- Andrew BrownDirector
- Scott DarlingDirector
- Eileen NaughtonDirector
- Syam NairExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $22.7M
- Amount sold
- $22.7M
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsAppsulate
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zscaler do?
- Zscaler operates a cloud-based cybersecurity platform built on Zero Trust architecture to protect users, workloads, branches, and devices across an inline security cloud. It offers data security, AI security, and security operations products for enterprises adopting cloud and AI applications.
- Who founded Zscaler?
- Zscaler was founded by Jay Chaudhry.
- Who are Zscaler's investors?
- Zscaler's investors include AlphaDrive, Ansa Capital, aVenture, Bright Pixel Capital, CapitalG, Dell Technologies Capital, Junipero, Lightspeed Venture Partners and 2 more.
- How much funding has Zscaler raised?
- Zscaler has disclosed $22.7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Zscaler headquartered?
- Zscaler is headquartered in San Jose, US.



