Elisity
Elisity sells cloud-managed network security software that automates device classification and policy enforcement. The company has raised $79M, most recently in a Series B round in April 2024, and employs 146 people.
The growth story
Elisity grew from 54 to 146 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $79M along the way, most recently a Series B in April 2024.
About
Elisity's software discovers devices on enterprise networks and applies identity-based security policies dynamically. It targets enterprises looking to implement Zero Trust architectures and reduce network complexity.
The company has raised $79M from investors including Insight Partners and TCV. Its headcount stands at 146, with a strong engineering focus accounting for 36 roles.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Elisity's largest function with 36 employees. The company has a median tenure of 2 years, suggesting moderate turnover.
The Elisity org chart
James Winebrenner (Chief Executive Officer) leads 44 mapped leaders with 5 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 40 (+14% YoY), Sales 33 (+106% YoY), Information Technology 17 (+55% YoY), Product Management 11 (+22% YoY), Business Development 8 (0% YoY), Entrepreneurship 6 (-14% YoY).
Talent flow
Nearly half of Elisity's analyzed workforce previously worked at Cisco. Other common sources include Aviatrix and Viptela. Alumni most frequently move to Cisco, Zscaler, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Most common previous employers of Elisity staff: Cisco (43), Aviatrix (9), Viptela (9), Palo Alto Networks (6), Nokia (5), Graphiant (4). Former Elisity employees most often moved to Cisco (6), Zscaler (4), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (3), Amazon Web Services (AWS) (2), Corelight (2), Geordie AI (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 57% direct, 31% search, 4% social, 3% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Elisity: Networking (45), Leadership (36), Cisco Systems Products (35), Network Security (35), Cloud Computing (33), Management (32), Linux (30), Python (Programming Language) (30).
Where the team actually sits
Elisity people are concentrated in Massachusetts, United States (9), California, United States (9), United States (7), Cracow Metropolitan Area (7).
Search footprint
Elisity attracts about 707 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $10K a month if bought through ads. It gained 293 ranking keywords and lost 227 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.60 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.30 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.00 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 1.70 / 5
Frequently asked
Elisity has 146 employees as of September 2026.
Elisity has raised $79M in total, most recently a Series B round in April 2024.
James Winebrenner (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Elisity's reporting structure, with 5 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Elisity staff are Cisco (43 people), Aviatrix (9 people), Viptela (9 people).
Former Elisity employees most often move to Cisco (6), Zscaler (4), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (3).
Elisity attracts about 707 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $10K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Elisity staff are Networking, Leadership, Cisco Systems Products, Network Security, Cloud Computing.
Elisity staff are concentrated in Massachusetts, United States (9), California, United States (9), United States (7).
Elisity has about 40 people in Engineering, up 14% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Elisity has about 33 people in Sales, up 106% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 107 current and 79 former Elisity profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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