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Pica8
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Pica8

Pica8

Pica8, Inc.: A Palo Alto-based software company providing SDN solutions and L2/L3 solutions for datacenters and large enterprises.

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Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
2009
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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Pica8, Inc. is a computer networking company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) solutions and traditional L2/L3 solutions for datacenters and large enterprises. The company's core mission is to provide open-standards-based operating systems on white box network switches, enabling greater choice, reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhanced network flexibility. Pica8's flagship product, PicOS, is a Linux-based network operating system that supports both L2/L3 and OpenFlow protocols, catering to the needs of modern cloud computing environments.

Key figures at Pica8 include CEO Brad Bullington, CTO and co-founder James Liao, and VP of Engineering and co-founder Lin Du. The company has made significant strides in the networking industry by offering an alternative to proprietary, closed, and expensive infrastructure solutions. Pica8's impact is evident in its ability to provide more flexible and reliable networking options, empowering businesses to deploy the solutions they need on their own terms. The company continues to innovate in the realm of open white box enterprise networking, maintaining a strong presence in the market.

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Pica8 - Quick Facts

Who are Pica8's competitors?

Companies similar to Pica8 include Arista Networks, Forward Networks, Aryaka Networks and Stateless Networks.

When was Pica8 founded?

Pica8 was founded in 2009.

Where is Pica8's headquarters located?

Pica8's headquarters is located in Palo Alto, CA, US.

When was Pica8's last funding round?

Pica8's most recent funding round was for $20M (USD) in April 2021.

How much has Pica8 raised to-date?

As of Apr 6, 2021, Pica8 has raised a total of $39.1M (USD).

How many employees does Pica8 have?

Pica8 has 45 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Pica8 - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • SDN
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Networking Software
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
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NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
  • 7379Computer Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified