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Egnyte Stock (EGNY)

Enterprise Data Sharing

Egnyte claims to provide the only unified cloud content governance solution for collaboration, data security, compliance, and threat prevention for multi-cloud businesses.  More than 16,000 organizations trust Egnyte to reduce risks and IT complexity, prevent ransomware and IP theft, and boost employee productivity across applications and cloud-based infrastructure. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Notable investors include GV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Goldman Sachs.

About Egnyte Stock

Founded

2007

Headquarters

Mountain View, CA, US

Total Funding

153M

Industries

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Analytics

Egnyte provides a cloud content governance solution for collaboration, data security, compliance, and threat prevention for multi-cloud businesses.  More than 17,000 organizations use Egnyte to reduce risks and IT complexity, prevent ransomware and IP theft, and boost employee productivity across applications and cloud-based infrastructure.


The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Notable investors include GV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Goldman Sachs.

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Egnyte Management

Leadership team at Egnyte

Chief Executive Officer

Vineet Jain

Chief Financial Officer

Suzanne Colvin

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Egnyte Key Facts

  • Significant Investment in AI-Powered Product Innovation: Egnyte is heavily leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its platform, recently launching Egnyte Copilot, a generative AI assistant, and an AI Agent Builder. These tools are designed to automate content-intensive tasks and improve productivity for users, showcasing the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of secure content collaboration. This innovation strengthens its value proposition against competitors by providing advanced, user-driven automation.
  • Strategic Expansion in Key Verticals: The company is deepening its footprint in specific, high-value markets. In the first half of 2024, Egnyte secured over 200 new customers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This growth is supported by the launch of Project Hub, an AI-powered project data solution tailored to solve industry-specific collaboration and documentation challenges. This focused strategy on verticals like AEC and Life Sciences demonstrates a key competitive advantage.
  • Strong Brand Reputation and Workplace Recognition: Egnyte continues to be recognized for its strong brand reputation and positive workplace culture. The company received nine Comparably Awards in 2024, including for "Best CEO" and "Best Company Culture." This recognition helps attract and retain top talent, which is critical for innovation, and reinforces a positive brand image in the market.
  • Regulatory Pressure: Egnyte faces evolving regulatory compliance demands amidst rising use of AI and data governance technologies. The company recently launched an AI Agent Builder to enhance productivity securely while addressing compliance with data privacy and security regulations. However, regulatory shifts globally introduce ongoing compliance costs and operational risks requiring continuous adjustment to maintain market trust.
  • Security Vulnerabilities and Reputational Risk: As a content security company, any security vulnerability presents a significant reputational threat. A recent vendor risk report indicates that Egnyte's website does not have a fully implemented Content Security Policy (CSP), which could increase the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) and other attacks. The report also points out that the company's email policies do not fully meet the highest standard for DMARC. These findings suggest potential security gaps that could be exploited, undermining the company's core value proposition as a trusted content security provider.
  • Ongoing Patent Litigation: Egnyte remains engaged in legal disputes that could pose a financial and operational risk. In July 2025, a federal court granted Egnyte a motion for summary judgment in a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Topia Technology. However, the long-running lawsuit, which was filed in 2021, and the existence of other patent disputes highlight a persistent legal overhang that consumes resources and could lead to negative outcomes in the future. 

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