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Andrei Zakharov

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Netskope Inc., a VC-backed cybersecurity leader and provider of enterprise network security platform that helps customers apply zero trust principles to protect sensitive data, filed to go public.</li>
<li>The Santa Clara-based Netskope has raised a significant amount of equity and debt. According to Crunchbase, the company has raised ~$1B in equity across many rounds of funding.</li>
<li>With 30%+ ARR growth, improving profitability and leadership position, I expect a strong interest around high-profile Netskope IPO.</li>
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Netskope Inc., a VC-backed cybersecurity leader and provider of enterprise network security platform that helps customers apply zero trust principles to protect sensitive data, filed to go public.
The Santa Clara-based Netskope has raised a significant amount of equity and debt. According to Crunchbase, the company has raised ~$1B in equity across many rounds of funding.
With 30%+ ARR growth, improving profitability and leadership position, I expect a strong interest around high-profile Netskope IPO.


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Sailpoint Technologies Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>SailPoint, a pioneer of enterprise identity governance market with industry leadership position, returned to the public markets in 2025.</li>
<li>American technology company has raised ~$1.4B in US IPO and paid down all outstanding debt in 1Q FY26, according to Brian Carolan, CFO of SailPoint, Inc.</li>
<li>The company reported mixed 4Q FY25 results with ~78% y/y increase in customers with ARR˃$1M and a bullish tone on AI agent identity management.</li>
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SailPoint, a pioneer of enterprise identity governance market with industry leadership position, returned to the public markets in 2025.
American technology company has raised ~$1.4B in US IPO and paid down all outstanding debt in 1Q FY26, according to Brian Carolan, CFO of SailPoint, Inc.
The company reported mixed 4Q FY25 results with ~78% y/y increase in customers with ARR˃$1M and a bullish tone on AI agent identity management.


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<li>Cybersecurity is the place where technology, geopolitics, and business strategy meet – and it’s evolving faster than almost any other sector.</li>
<li>Every year, cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, businesses become more dependent on digital infrastructure, and governments step up regulations, making security an absolute necessity, not a luxury.</li>
<li>So when it comes to long-term investment themes that offer growth and resilience, cybersecurity seems like, well, a lock.</li>
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Cybersecurity is the place where technology, geopolitics, and business strategy meet – and it’s evolving faster than almost any other sector.
Every year, cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, businesses become more dependent on digital infrastructure, and governments step up regulations, making security an absolute necessity, not a luxury.
So when it comes to long-term investment themes that offer growth and resilience, cybersecurity seems like, well, a lock.


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Sailpoint Technologies Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Austin-Based SailPoint, a Thoma Bravo-backed identity management software company, has announced the initial price range for its US IPO.</li>
<li>The offering is expected to be between $19.00 and $21.00, implying a market cap of ~$11B at the midpoint, up ~61% vs. take-private transaction valuation of ~$6.9B in 2022.</li>
<li>I see modest post-listing upside for SailPoint stock, and the company plans to use only ~$690M to repay a portion of its $1.5B+ debt.</li>
</ul>


Austin-Based SailPoint, a Thoma Bravo-backed identity management software company, has announced the initial price range for its US IPO.
The offering is expected to be between $19.00 and $21.00, implying a market cap of ~$11B at the midpoint, up ~61% vs. take-private transaction valuation of ~$6.9B in 2022.
I see modest post-listing upside for SailPoint stock, and the company plans to use only ~$690M to repay a portion of its $1.5B+ debt.


SailPoint IPO Valuation Update: Modest Upside, Only ~$690M Will Be Used To Repay a Portion Of Debt

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<li>SailPoint, a founder-led provider of identity security for the modern enterprise, aims to raise up to $1B to pay off debt.</li>
<li>The company ended last quarter at $813M of implied ARR and I see a clear path to $1B+ ARR in FY26 ended Jan 30, 2026.</li>
<li>I believe SailPoint may consider IPO at valuation above take-private transaction of ~$6.9B in 2022. The company is expected to go public in February.</li>
</ul>


SailPoint, a founder-led provider of identity security for the modern enterprise, aims to raise up to $1B to pay off debt.
The company ended last quarter at $813M of implied ARR and I see a clear path to $1B+ ARR in FY26 ended Jan 30, 2026.
I believe SailPoint may consider IPO at valuation above take-private transaction of ~$6.9B in 2022. The company is expected to go public in February.


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Okta, Inc. develops internet applications software. The Company offers automated user management, integration, mobile identification, multifactor authentication, and reporting software. Okta serves customers worldwide.

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​VC-backed cybersecurity company Netskope Inc. is expected to IPO in September. I have a positive view of upcoming offering and expect a strong...

Andrei Zakharov

SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL.US): Overall Growth Is Slowing Down, But FCF Will Turn Positive in FY26

SailPoint, Inc., a leading player in enterprise identity security with a balanced growth strategy, reported mixed 4Q FY25 results, pushing shares...

Andrei Zakharov

Threats Are Rising. So Here’s How To Invest In Cybersecurity.

Cyber threats are relentless, making cybersecurity a must-have for businesses and governments. Revenues are resilient, with global investment...

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SailPoint sets terms for upcoming $1B IPO in the United States. The identity management software company will go public next week. I see modest...

Andrei Zakharov

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SailPoint is expected to IPO in February. In my insight, I discuss valuation comps, IPO valuation and outline key risks for IPO investors.

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