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| Type | Cloud computing security |
|---|---|
| Industry | Data center and Cloud computing security |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Andrew Rubin, P.J. Kirner |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Illumio Segmentation, Illumio Insights |
| Website | www |
Illumio is an American cybersecurity company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment. The company’s platform helps prevent lateral movement and strengthen cyber resilience across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
History
[edit]Illumio was founded in 2013 by Andrew Rubin and P.J. Kirner. The company's initial funding rounds attracted notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Formation 8.[1] In April 2015, Illumio raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by BlackRock and Accel Partners, bringing total funding to over $142 million at that time.[2]
In June 2017, the company secured a $125 million Series D funding round led by clients advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, the funding supported product development and international expansion.[3]
By June 2021, Illumio had raised a $225 million Series F funding round led by Thoma Bravo, achieving a valuation of $2.75 billion.[4] This funding was intended to expand investments in customer success, product innovation, and global partner strategies.
Customers
[edit]Illumio’s customers span sectors such as finance, technology, and hospitality.[5]
Funding
[edit]As of June 2021, Illumio has raised a total of $558.2 million across multiple funding rounds:
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Hesseldahl, Arik. "Stealth Security Startup Illumio Secures $34 Million From General Catalyst". Website. All Things D. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Illumio Raises $100 Million in Series C Financing Round - Illumio News | Illumio". www.illumio.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- 1 2 "Illumio Closes $125 Million Series D Led By J.P. Morgan Asset Management To Accelerate Companys Leadership In Adaptive Segmentation - Illumio News | Illumio". www.illumio.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- 1 2 "Illumio Secures $225 Million at $2.75 Billion Valuation to Stop Cyber Disasters with Zero Trust Segmentation - Illumio News | Illumio". www.illumio.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "Customer Stories| Illlumio". www.illumio.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ FinSMEs (2013-09-20). "Illumio Closes $34M Series B Funding". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "Illumio Raises $65M and Expands Leadership Team with New CFO and Board Director Appointment - Illumio News | Illumio". www.illumio.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.