NetFoundry, a secure networking provider known for its software-defined, zero-trust architecture, has raised $12m.
The investment marks the first external funding for the company and includes participation from SYN Ventures, a prominent cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm.
NetFoundry offers a secure-by-design networking platform that eliminates traditional dependencies such as WAN, SASE, and firewall architectures. Its approach delivers military-grade security while simplifying operations through a software-based, infrastructure-independent model.
The company plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate adoption of its network-as-code platform across key industries including financial services, critical infrastructure, and industrial IoT. It aims to support the growing demand for agile, AI-ready security models that do not rely on legacy infrastructure.
NetFoundry’s technology is already in use across eight of the top ten US banks and by critical infrastructure operators spanning three continents. Its client portfolio includes Fortune 500 giants and defence-related deployments, underscoring its position as a trusted provider of secure, flexible networking solutions.
Public use cases leveraging NetFoundry include deployments with Arrow, Capgemini, Digibee, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and the USA military. The firm’s unique model allows enterprise IT teams and OEM partners to embed zero trust networking directly into their solutions—streamlining secure connectivity in an increasingly decentralised environment.
NetFoundry CEO and founder Galeal Zino said, “This is the iPhone moment for secure networking. NetFoundry’s approach is revolutionary in that it enables military-grade security, but with the speed and extensibility of software. Organizations can no longer tolerate the trade-offs of WAN/SASE/firewall architecture – that old model is shredded by an AI-accelerated world.”
Dan Burns, partner at SYN Ventures and former Optiv CEO, added, “Only software can keep up with software. Dependencies on infrastructure, IP addresses, underlay networks, specific clouds and firewall ACLs are barriers to business velocity, security and agility. By eliminating these barriers, NetFoundry enables enterprises to simplify, secure and accelerate digital transformation.”
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