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San Jose, US · 9,126 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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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.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

JCJay Chaudhry
Jay ChaudhryCEO, 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.
RSRobert Schlossman
Robert SchlossmanExecutiveRobert Schlossman has served as Chief Legal Officer at public and private companies, leading legal, HR, and corporate development functions. He has guided organizations through IPOs, M&A transactions, international expansion, and major business transformations, with expertise in compliance, corporate governance, and securities matters.
RC
Remo CanessaExecutive
SNSyam Nair
Syam NairExecutiveSyam Nair holds a master's degree in computer science and applications engineering from Goa University and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Zscaler, and held leadership roles at Microsoft and Salesforce building cloud infrastructure and data platforms.
CG
Charles GiancarloNamed on SEC filing
KB
Karen BlasingNamed on SEC filing
DSDavid Schneider
David SchneiderBoard MemberAdvisor (President, ServiceNow) at Abnormal Ai
AB
Andrew BrownNamed on SEC filing
SDScott Darling
Scott DarlingNamed on SEC filingPresident at Dell Technologies Capital
EN
Eileen NaughtonNamed on SEC filing
KK
K. KailashFounder

Investors · 10

Ansa Capitallisted by Ansa CapitalNew York · $5M – $15M

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aVenturelisted by aVentureSan Francisco

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Bright Pixel Capitallisted by Bright Pixel CapitalMaia

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CapitalGlisted by CapitalGSan Francisco · $75M – $100M

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Dell Technologies Capitallisted by Dell Technologies CapitalPalo Alto · $500K – $50M

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Juniperolisted by JuniperoMiami

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Lightspeed Venture Partnerslisted by Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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StoneMill Ventureslisted by StoneMill VenturesWashington · $100K – $1M
Swan Venture Fundlisted by Swan Venture FundSeattle · $200K – $1.2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$22.7M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2012–2024

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Zscaler went on to found or lead other companies.

Howard TingChief Marketing OfficerFounded Opal Security +1Lane BessChief Operating OfficerFounded Deep Instinct +1

Acquisitions · 4

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Airgap

Network security platform providing universal network segmentation with zero agents and zero trust policy framework

Appsulate
Edgewise Networks

Cybersecurity platform preventing application compromise and attack progression. Acquired by Zscaler.

Trustdome

Trustdome was an Israeli cybersecurity startup that built a Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) platform enforcing least-privilege access across multi-cloud environments. It was founded in 2019 by Michael Kantarovich and Ofer Hendler.

In the news

Cloud Security Provider Zscaler Scales Up, Takes Its First Outside Investmenttechcrunch.com · Aug 2012

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 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Zscaler headquartered?
Zscaler is headquartered in San Jose, US.