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Aviatrix

Aviatrix helps enterprises build secure multi-cloud network backbones.

Series E $346M total Founded 2014 United States

Aviatrix is a cloud networking platform that builds secure, software-defined network overlays across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. It solves the problem of inefficient cloud traffic routing by creating a hub-and-spoke topology that keeps inter-region traffic within the cloud rather than backhauling through traditional enterprise networks. The platform provides unified management, micro-segmentation, and routing automation across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises data centers for 550+ global enterprises.

Problem solved

Enterprises struggle to efficiently connect and secure traffic across multiple cloud providers and data centers, resulting in complex management, security gaps, and inefficient routing that sends cloud-to-cloud traffic through on-premises networks.

Target customer

Large enterprises (Fortune 500, mid-market) with multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP requiring centralized network management, security, and optimization.

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Founders

Sherry Wei

Co-Founder & CTO

Former Cisco engineer (13 years) and Huawei senior engineer who bootstrapped Aviatrix; led development of first Intel-based Cisco ISR and voice/WAN modules.

Pankaj Manglik

Co-Founder

Former Product Manager at Cisco Systems, Director at Alteon WebSystems, and co-founder/CEO of Aruba Networks.

Funding history

Series E $200M September 2021 Led by TCV · Insight Partners, Tiger Global, CRV, Formation 8, General Catalyst, Greenspring Associates, Ignition, Liberty Global Ventures, Meritech Capital, TrueBridge Capital Partners

Series C Unknown November 2019 Led by Unknown · Liberty Global

Series B Unknown January 2017 Led by Unknown · CRV

Total raised: $346M

Industries

Cloud Computing B2B Software

Pricing

Subscription-based with tiered options: Essentials tier at 16 cents per VPC attachment per hour, Advanced and Ultimate tiers available by quote. Custom enterprise pricing available.

Notable customers

Heineken, Yara, Aegon, IHG, 550+ total customers globally

Integrations

AWS, Azure, GCP, AWS Transit Gateway, Terraform, major cloud provider native networking services

Website

aviatrix.com/

Competitors

Cisco ACI

Traditional enterprise network solution; Aviatrix focuses specifically on multi-cloud networking with cloud-native automation.

AWS Transit Gateway

AWS-native service limited to AWS; Aviatrix provides multi-cloud orchestration across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises.

Fortinet Secure Cloud Mesh

Security-focused overlay; Aviatrix provides broader network control with unified management and routing optimization.

Why this matters: Aviatrix has achieved unicorn status ($2B+ valuation) by solving a critical enterprise problem—multi-cloud networking complexity—at massive scale (550+ customers). With $346M in funding and backing from top-tier VCs, it represents the shift from traditional WAN/networking to cloud-native infrastructure.

Best for: Large enterprises deploying workloads across multiple cloud providers who need centralized network orchestration, security, and traffic optimization without vendor lock-in.

Use cases

Multi-Cloud Backbone Construction

A global retailer with applications across AWS, Azure, and on-premises data centers uses Aviatrix to build a unified network backbone. Instead of complex point-to-point connections and security appliances, they deploy gateways in each region/cloud and use Aviatrix's hub-and-spoke topology to automatically route traffic efficiently while maintaining encryption and compliance.

Cloud-to-Cloud Traffic Optimization

An international finance firm achieves $25M in hard dollar savings by eliminating unnecessary backhauling of inter-region traffic through their traditional WAN. Aviatrix keeps data flowing directly between cloud regions, reducing bandwidth costs and latency for cross-region database replication and service calls.

Network Micro-Segmentation at Scale

A hospitality company with hundreds of properties needs to segment network access between properties and cloud applications. Aviatrix's role-based policies and micro-segmentation allow them to create consistent security policies across all locations, automatically onboarding new properties without manual firewall rules.

Alternatives

Cisco ACI Enterprise-grade but primarily on-premises; Aviatrix is cloud-first and simpler for multi-cloud.

AWS Transit Gateway AWS-only solution; choose Aviatrix if you need multi-cloud support or vendor independence.

Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN Broader security platform; Aviatrix is purpose-built for cloud networking without security bloat.

FAQ

What does Aviatrix do? +

Aviatrix is a cloud networking platform that builds secure, automated network backbones across multiple cloud providers and data centers. It manages gateways, orchestrates connectivity, automates routing, and provides micro-segmentation—solving the problem of inefficient multi-cloud traffic routing and fragmented network management.

How much does Aviatrix cost? +

Aviatrix uses subscription-based pricing with tiered options. The Essentials tier starts at 16 cents per VPC attachment per hour. Advanced and Ultimate tiers are available by quote, with custom enterprise pricing for large deployments.

What are alternatives to Aviatrix? +

Top alternatives include AWS Transit Gateway (AWS-only), Cisco ACI (traditional enterprise), Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (broader security platform), and Fortinet Secure Cloud Mesh (security-focused). Choose Aviatrix if you need true multi-cloud support with vendor independence.

Who uses Aviatrix? +

Large enterprises with multi-cloud deployments, including Fortune 500 companies and mid-market firms. Named customers include Heineken, Yara, Aegon, and IHG. Over 550 customers globally use Aviatrix.

How does Aviatrix compare to AWS Transit Gateway? +

AWS Transit Gateway is AWS-native and limited to AWS environments; Aviatrix works across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises. Aviatrix provides more sophisticated routing automation, micro-segmentation, and unified multi-cloud orchestration, while Transit Gateway is simpler for AWS-only deployments.