10 Cool Tech Companies That Raised Funding In June 2021

July 13, 2021, 04:16 PM EDT

Next-generation cybersecurity, big data and machine learning technology developers were among the companies that reported new rounds of funding in June.

Versa Networks

Headquarters: San Jose, Calif.

CEO: Kelly Ahuja

Funding: The $84 million in Series D round of funding brings the company’s total financing to $196 million.

Investors: The funding round was co-led by Princeville Capital and RPS Ventures, with additional participation from existing investors, including Sequoia Capital.

What company does: A leader in the SD-WAN networking space, Versa Networks has been expanding into the SASE (Secure Access Serve Edge) technology space.

CEO Quote: “SASE is the fastest-growing category in networking and security. We’re growing faster than the market and the competition, and we’re delivering results.”

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Rick Whiting has been with CRN since 2006 and is currently a feature/special projects editor. Whiting manages a number of CRN’s signature annual editorial projects including Channel Chiefs, Partner Program Guide, Big Data 100, Emerging Vendors, Tech Innovators and Products of the Year. He also covers the Big Data beat for CRN. He can be reached at rwhiting@thechannelcompany.com.