SOHA SYSTEMS is a technology company.
SOHA SYSTEMS has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
SOHA SYSTEMS has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Soha Systems was a technology company that developed cloud-based application security solutions for enterprises transitioning to cloud environments. Its core product, Soha Cloud, unified access control and security to protect applications in public and private clouds, eliminating traditional VPNs while incorporating multi-factor authentication for mobile employees and third parties.[1][2] The service targeted cloud-enabled enterprises, solving the problem of securing critical workloads without high capital or operational expenditures, enabling faster deployments and stronger defenses.[1][2] Founded in 2013 in Sunnyvale, California, Soha raised $9.8M before being acquired by Akamai in October 2016, marking the end of its independent operations.[1]
Soha Systems emerged in the second half of 2013, co-founded by Haseeb Budhani, who served as CEO and brought prior expertise in enterprise strategy.[1] Originally named BubblewrApp, the company was headquartered at 530 Lakeside Drive in Sunnyvale, California, tapping into Silicon Valley's cloud security talent pool.[1][2] The idea stemmed from the growing need for secure access in hybrid cloud setups, as enterprises moved away from legacy VPNs toward scalable, low-cost security models.[1][2] Early traction built on its no-CapEx approach, leading to $9.8M in funding and culminating in its acquisition by Akamai in 2016, where Budhani later advanced to VP of enterprise strategy.[1]
Soha's innovations stood out in the cloud security space through these key strengths:
Soha Systems rode the early 2010s cloud migration wave, addressing the security gaps as enterprises shifted from on-premise to hybrid and public clouds amid rising cyber threats.[1][2] Its timing was ideal, coinciding with VPN limitations exposed by mobile workforces and the shift to zero-trust models, favoring lightweight, scalable services over hardware-heavy alternatives.[1][2] Market forces like AWS and Azure adoption amplified demand for its low-cost, unified security, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering "security as a service" that Akamai integrated into broader edge security offerings.[1] This acquisition helped shape enterprise cloud defenses, contributing to trends in access management still relevant today.
Post-2016 acquisition, Soha Systems no longer operates independently, but its technology bolstered Akamai's portfolio in application security and edge computing.[1] Looking ahead, its legacy endures in Akamai's enterprise strategies, with co-founder Haseeb Budhani advancing to lead Rafay Systems in Kubernetes operations—signaling a pivot to modern container security.[1] Trends like zero-trust architecture and multi-cloud proliferation will extend Soha's influence, as acquired innovations evolve to counter escalating threats in hybrid environments. This early cloud security pioneer underscores how timely solutions can redefine enterprise defenses long-term.
SOHA SYSTEMS has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
SOHA SYSTEMS's investors include AllegisCyber Capital, Moment Ventures, Sierra Point Ventures, Silicon Valley Data Capital, True Ventures.
SOHA SYSTEMS has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series A in April 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2015 | $10.0M Series A | AllegisCyber Capital, Moment Ventures, Sierra Point Ventures, Silicon Valley Data Capital, True Ventures |