Forescout Technologies, Inc.
Track on RadarAcquired by Advent International · 2020 · news
Asset visibility & security platform for IT, IoT, IoMT & OT environments
- Total raised
- $125.38M
- Employees
- 1,329
- Founded
- 2000
- Momentum
- 32
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Forescout Technologies, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, United States. It has raised $125.38M in total funding, employs about 1,329 people, and was acquired by Advent International in 2020.
Forescout Technologies, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that provides continuous identification, protection, and compliance management for cyber assets across IT, IoT, IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), and OT (Operational Technology) environments. The company has been operating for over 20 years and serves Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies globally. The Forescout Platform offers vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity capabilities that include network security, risk and exposure management, and threat detection and response. The platform provides comprehensive visibility across both managed and unmanaged devices, enabling organizations to discover and classify assets, enforce security policies, and respond to threats without requiring agents on endpoints. The solution integrates with ecosystem partners to enable context sharing and workflow orchestration. Forescout's technology is designed to work across complex network environments and supports network access control functionality. The platform can profile devices, maintain asset inventory, and enforce security policies without disrupting operations. The company serves multiple industries including healthcare, transportation, and enterprise sectors, with particular focus on environments that contain diverse device types including medical devices and industrial control systems. The company operates through both physical and virtual appliances, with hardware support and software licensing models. Forescout maintains a research division called Vedere Labs that conducts vulnerability research. The company has over 3,200 customers globally, including approximately 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and employs over 1,000 people worldwide with offices across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions.
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When was Forescout Technologies, Inc. founded?▾
Forescout Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2000.
Where is Forescout Technologies, Inc. headquartered?▾
Forescout Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
How much funding has Forescout Technologies, Inc. raised?▾
Forescout Technologies, Inc. has raised a total of $125.38M in total funding.
Is Forescout Technologies, Inc. public or private?▾
Forescout Technologies, Inc. is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Forescout Technologies, Inc. have?▾
Forescout Technologies, Inc. has approximately 1,329 employees.
