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Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks protects industrial operations with real-time OT/IoT threat detection and automated remediation.
Series E $266M total Founded 2013 San Francisco, California 271 employees
Nozomi Networks provides an industrial cybersecurity platform that delivers unified visibility, threat detection, and automated remediation for operational technology (OT), IoT, and cyber-physical systems. The platform uses AI-powered analysis to classify assets, detect anomalies, and prioritize vulnerabilities across complex industrial environments. Built by experts in industrial network security and AI, Nozomi protects over 105 million devices across critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and utilities sectors globally.
Problem solved
Organizations lack comprehensive visibility into operational technology networks and cannot effectively detect, prioritize, and remediate threats to critical industrial systems before they cause disruption.
Target customer
Large enterprises in critical infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing, and government sectors with complex operational technology environments requiring industrial-grade cybersecurity and compliance.
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Founders
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Moreno Carullo
Co-founder, CTO
Ph.D. in artificial intelligence with extensive background in systems engineering and software development; active member of IEC TC57 WG15 subcommittee shaping cybersecurity standards for power systems.
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Andrea Carcano
Co-founder, Chief Product Officer
Ph.D. in Computer Science from Università degli Studi dell'Insubria; international expert in industrial network security and machine learning; former Security Engineer at Eni energy company.
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Edgard Capdevielle
President & CEO
Joined 2015; extensive background scaling security and data center startups including Imperva, EMC, and Data Domain; MBA from UC Berkeley and B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt.
Funding history
Series E $100M March 2024 Led by Mitsubishi Electric, Schneider Electric · CDP Venture Capital
Series D $100M August 2021 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Earlier rounds (6 rounds) $66M 2013-2021 Led by Multiple investors · Activate Capital, Energize Capital, Forward Investments, GGV Capital, Honeywell Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Johnson Controls, Keysight Technologies, Lux Capital, Samsung, Porsche Ventures, Telefónica Ventures
Total raised: $266M
Industries
Information Technology Cyber Security Internet of Things Network Security
Pricing
Not publicly available. Enterprise custom sales model. Competitive pricing relative to competitors, though higher initial investment reflecting premium feature set and strong customer service.
Notable customers
Enel, Trust Power, Vermont Electric, 1000+ installations across critical infrastructure sectors
Integrations
Accenture Security (70+ trained Certified Nozomi Networks Engineers)
Tech stack
jQuery (JavaScript libraries) core-js (JavaScript libraries) Drift (Live chat) Open Graph DocuSign Webflow Ecommerce (Ecommerce) HubSpot Analytics (Analytics) Matomo Analytics (Analytics) Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics) Google Analytics (Analytics) HSTS (Security) Google Font API (Font scripts) Apple iCloud Mail (Webmail) Google Hosted Libraries (CDN) 6sense (Marketing automation) HubSpot (Marketing automation) Google Tag Manager (Tag managers) Webflow (Page builders) Amazon Web Services (PaaS) OneTrust (Cookie compliance) Weglot (Translation)
Website
nozominetworks.com/
Competitors
Claroty
Similar OT security focus but different architectural approach; Nozomi emphasizes OEM-agnostic security with deeper monitoring capabilities.
Industrial Defender
Focuses on industrial security but with narrower scope; Nozomi provides broader unified visibility across OT, IoT, and cyber-physical systems.
Armis
Broader device management focus; Nozomi specializes specifically in industrial and operational technology threat detection.
Forescout
Emphasizes network access control and flexible deployment options; Nozomi emphasizes security with detailed OT monitoring and strong customer service.
Why this matters: Nozomi Networks has achieved exceptional capital efficiency and scale for the industrial cybersecurity space, raising $266M from top-tier investors including Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric. The platform addresses the critical convergence of IT and OT security at a time when industrial operational disruptions carry extreme costs, making it a essential infrastructure play for the industrial transformation era.
Best for: Critical infrastructure operators, utilities, manufacturing, and government agencies that need real-time visibility and threat detection across complex OT/IoT environments with compliance requirements.
Use cases
Asset Inventory and Network Health
Guardian sensors automatically create comprehensive asset inventories for industrial networks while identifying critical issues like duplicate IP addresses, login failures, backup problems, and IPv6 communication issues. Organizations gain immediate visibility into their OT environment without manual scanning that could disrupt operations.
Vulnerability Prioritization and Remediation
Vantage IQ applies AI to prioritize vulnerabilities by exploitability and impact, enabling security teams to focus on threats that matter most. Guided remediation workflows reduce mean-time-to-remediation for critical OT/IoT assets.
Anomaly Detection in Industrial Processes
The platform detects both cybersecurity and process anomalies in real-time, identifying both intrusions and unusual operational behavior that could indicate compromised systems. This dual detection prevents both cyber attacks and operational disruptions.
Wireless Spectrum Monitoring
Guardian Air provides visibility into wireless industrial communications, identifying rogue access points and unauthorized wireless devices in OT networks where wireless security is often overlooked.
Alternatives
Claroty Established OT security player with different architectural philosophy; choose Claroty if you prefer their specific approach to industrial network segmentation.
Fortinet FortiICS Broader security platform with ICS capabilities; choose if you need integrated IT/OT security from a major security vendor.
Tenable Nessus for OT Vulnerability scanning focused; choose if your primary need is vulnerability assessment rather than continuous monitoring and anomaly detection.
FAQ
What does Nozomi Networks do? +
Nozomi Networks provides an industrial cybersecurity platform that delivers real-time visibility, threat detection, and automated remediation for operational technology (OT), IoT, and cyber-physical systems. Using AI-powered analysis, it classifies assets, detects anomalies, identifies vulnerabilities, and supports guided remediation workflows across complex industrial environments.
How much does Nozomi Networks cost? +
Pricing is not publicly available. Nozomi Networks operates on an enterprise custom sales model. The company is known for competitive pricing relative to competitors, though typically requires higher initial investment reflecting premium features and comprehensive support.
What are alternatives to Nozomi Networks? +
Key alternatives include Claroty (established OT security platform), Industrial Defender (focused industrial security), Armis (device management), Forescout (network access control), and Fortinet FortiICS (broader security platform with ICS support).
Who uses Nozomi Networks? +
Target customers are large enterprises in critical infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing, mining, transportation, healthcare, government, and smart cities sectors. Named customers include Enel, Trust Power, and Vermont Electric, with 1000+ installations protecting over 105 million OT/IoT devices globally.
How does Nozomi Networks compare to Claroty? +
Both focus on OT security, but Nozomi emphasizes OEM-agnostic security with deeper monitoring capabilities and automated anomaly detection across OT/IoT/IT convergence. Claroty is an earlier-stage established player with different architectural approaches. Choose Nozomi for comprehensive unified visibility; Claroty for alternative architectural philosophy.
What industries does Nozomi Networks serve? +
Nozomi Networks serves critical infrastructure sectors including energy/utilities, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation/rail, water & wastewater, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, airports, maritime, retail, smart cities, and federal government.
Does Nozomi Networks integrate with other security tools? +
Yes. Nozomi Networks integrates with major security and consulting partners, most notably Accenture Security, which has trained 70+ Certified Nozomi Networks Engineers to deliver comprehensive converged IT/OT security solutions and threat hunting services.
Tags
industrial cybersecurity OT security IoT security threat detection vulnerability management critical infrastructure AI-powered security cyber-physical systems