
Nile is revolutionizing the enterprise network landscape by providing a cloud-native AI networking architecture that delivers comprehensive network services as a subscription. Their flagship product, Nile Access Service, integrates zero trust security with performance guarantees, enabling organizations to significantly reduce their total cost of ownership by over 60%. With a focus on automating network management and enhancing connectivity, Nile empowers IT teams to shift from traditional, complex network setups to a streamlined, efficient model that meets modern digital demands. The company has established a strong market position by addressing the challenges of legacy systems and offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security.

Nile is revolutionizing the enterprise network landscape by providing a cloud-native AI networking architecture that delivers comprehensive network services as a subscription. Their flagship product, Nile Access Service, integrates zero trust security with performance guarantees, enabling organizations to significantly reduce their total cost of ownership by over 60%. With a focus on automating network management and enhancing connectivity, Nile empowers IT teams to shift from traditional, complex network setups to a streamlined, efficient model that meets modern digital demands. The company has established a strong market position by addressing the challenges of legacy systems and offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security.
Founded: 2018
Product: Nile Access Service — AI-native Campus NaaS (wired & wireless LAN as-a-service)
Total funding: $300M (disclosed)
Latest major round: Series C $175M (Aug 1, 2023)
Headquarters: San Jose
Enterprise campus networking, network operations automation, and zero trust access for wired and wireless LAN
2018
Enterprise networking / Network-as-a-Service
$175,000,000
Co-led round with strategic participation from solutions by stc, Prosperity7, Liberty Global Ventures, and others
“Co-led Series C by March Capital and Sanabil Investments with strategic participation from regional strategic investors (e.g., solutions by stc, Prosperity7, Liberty Global Ventures)”
Company Overview: At Nile, we envision an enterprise network that inherently defends against cyber threats, eliminates lateral attack vectors like ransomware, and operates free of complexity. Our goal is to deliver Campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) that makes network operations virtually invisible to our customers by pushing the boundaries of autonomy. Imagine a network that continuously monitors, optimizes, and upgrades itself—all without the need for human intervention. Our audacious journey began in 2018 when we brought together a team of industry veterans and visionaries in networking, cybersecurity, cloud software, and AI to disrupt a $100 billion enterprise networking market, starting with the wired and wireless LAN. Today, our Nile Access Service is redefining connectivity as a service for organizations worldwide, from cutting-edge technology companies to leading healthcare and financial institutions, and beyond. Where do we go from here? Well, that’s where you come in. We are expanding in all areas, bringing in some of the brightest talent to further shape Nile’s future, prepare for growth, and tackle tough tasks to ensure our momentum never slows. You’ll be instrumental in shaping test architecture, automation strategy, and deployment readiness for large-scale distributed systems—working in close alignment with engineering, product, and field teams to ensure seamless customer experiences. * Architect and maintain automated test suites using Python, Pytest, or similar frameworks, tailored to Kubernetes-based systems. * Implement robust CI/CD workflows via Jenkins, integrating observability checkpoints to maintain deployment quality. * Validate Kafka-driven event flows, telemetry pipelines, and ensure observability using tools like Elastic Stack, OpenTelemetry, and Druid. * “Wear the customer hat”—simulate real-world usage, perform exploratory testing, and anticipate production edge cases. * Collaborate with field engineers and the broader customer community to drive readiness, capture deployment insights, and influence product improvements. * Contribute to high-scale testing disciplines including chaos testing, network fault injection, and performance validation. * Strong command of Python (or equivalent languages), with experience in frameworks like Pytest. * Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Kafka, and Elastic Stack in cloud-native environments. * Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and automation strategies with quality at every stage. * Proficiency with observability stacks and proactive debugging approaches. * Familiarity with networking protocols and networking deployments and distributed system diagnostics. * Familiarity with the new NaaS paradigm: how networks are provisioned, managed, monitored, and troubleshooted entirely from the cloud.