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FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Palo Alto Networks acquires Koi
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Koi
Koi's agentless endpoint platform discovers, risk-scores, and governs software packages, browser extensions, AI models, and scripts across enterprise endpoints.
OwnershipVC-backed
InvestorsTeam8, Battery Ventures, NFX, Picture Capital, Cerca Partners
Capital raised$48 million
Headcount124 FTEs
HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
Leadership
Amit Assaraf, CEO and Co-Founder
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Palo Alto Networks
Large publicly traded cybersecurity platform company
Deal value$400M deal value
OwnershipPublicly traded (NASDAQ: PANW)
Headcount16,068 FTEs
HeadquartersSanta Clara, California
Leadership
Nikesh Arora, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Lee Klarich, Chief Product & Technology Officer
Buy-side advisor
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