Cato Networks

Cato Networks is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2015 by Shlomo Kramer and Gur Shatz. It is recognized as the first to combine enterprise networking and security into a single, global, cloud-based service, defining the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category. Cato Networks operates a cloud-native platform that integrates networking and security, simplifying IT infrastructure for mid-market and enterprise organizations with complex, distributed environments. The company offers a single-vendor SASE platform that includes a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), a comprehensive cloud-native security stack, and a global private backbone with over 85 Points of Presence. Cato Networks serves more than 4,000 enterprise customers worldwide, including notable names like Carlsberg Group and Sixt. With a valuation of $4.8 billion and significant annual recurring revenue growth, Cato is positioned as a leader in the networking and security markets, preparing for a potential Initial Public Offering in 2025.