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Saviynt

Category: AI in Cybersecurity

AI-driven identity and access governance platform that secures applications, data, and infrastructure in a single, cloud-native solution. Saviynt was founded in 2011. The company is led by Sachin Nayyar. Based in El Segundo, United States. Team size: 1,400+. Total funding raised: ~$1.08B total (all rounds). Latest round: Series B ($700M, Dec 2025 led by KKR at $3B valuation). Key investors include KKR, Sixth Street Growth, TenEleven Ventures, Carrick Capital Partners.

Founded
2011
Headquarters
El Segundo, United States
Team size
1,400+
Total funding
~$1.08B total (all rounds)

Value proposition

Provides a converged, AI-powered platform that simplifies and secures digital identities, automates governance, reduces risk, and ensures compliance across multi-cloud and enterprise environments.

Products and solutions

Zuma (Enterprise AI Identity Security Platform), Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Application Access Governance (AAG), Third-Party Access Governance / External Identity Management, Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM), AI Agent Identity Management, Saviynt Intelligence Suite, Just-in-Time Access, Non-Human Identity Management

Unique value

Their key differentiator is the Saviynt Intelligence Suite, an AI/ML and LLM-powered engine that automates identity-related decisions, provides risk-based insights, and predicts access needs. Cloud-native converged platform consolidating multiple identity security functions into single solution.

Target customer

Large enterprises and Fortune 100/Global 2000 companies requiring complex identity and access management solutions.

Industries served

Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Federal Government, Insurance, Higher Education

Technology advantage

Cloud-native, converged platform that consolidates multiple identity security functions (IGA, PAM, Application GRC) into a single solution. Reduces complexity, lowers total cost of ownership, and provides unified visibility and control that legacy systems struggle to offer.

How they differentiate

Saviynt differentiates by offering converged, cloud-native Identity and Access Management platform leveraging AI/ML to provide comprehensive view of human and non-human identities, data, and access. Enables intelligent risk-based access decisions and continuous monitoring for better security posture in complex cloud environments.

Main competitors

SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Ping Identity, ForgeRock

Key partnerships

Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, EY, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, ServiceNow, Ping Identity, Zscaler, CrowdStrike

Notable customers

Hertz, Equifax, RELX, Petco, ENGIE, Shell, GEICO, Kraft Heinz, VF Corporation, Syneos Health, Narayana Health, Advanced Drainage Systems

Major milestones

Launched Zuma enterprise AI identity security platform and surpassed $300M ARR (July 2026), Raised $700M Series B at ~$3B valuation led by KKR (December 2025), Appointed Pete Angstadt as first CCO and Brad Myers as CCO (May 2026), 5x Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for IGA (2021–2026), Unveiled Identity Control Plane for AI Agents (March 2026), 600+ enterprise customers including 20%+ of Fortune 100; 100M+ identities secured

Growth metrics

Surpassed $300M ARR (July 2026) with bookings growth >80% and 96% customer retention. 600+ global enterprise customers including 20%+ of Fortune 100. Secures 100M+ identities. $700M Series B at ~$3B valuation (Dec 2025).

Market positioning

Saviynt positioned as leader in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) market, recognized by Gartner's Magic Quadrant. Known for innovative approach to identity security and considered strong competitor to established players.

Geographic focus

While headquartered in United States, has global presence actively expanding operations in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East with particular focus on international growth.

Patents and IP

Specific patent information not readily available in public domains, but intellectual property centered on AI-powered analytics, risk-based access models, and extensible cloud-native architecture.

About Sachin Nayyar

Serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in cybersecurity and identity management. Founded Vaau (acquired by Sun Microsystems), co-founded Securonix (SIEM leader), and founded Saviynt in 2011. Returned as CEO in 2023 after serving as Executive Chairman.

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