In a defining moment for Pakistan’s global tech presence, Securiti AI, a data intelligence and privacy company founded by Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Rehan Jalil, has been acquired by Veeam Software for a staggering $1.725 billion. This milestone represents one of the largest acquisitions involving a Pakistani-founded tech company — and it carries lessons in vision, perseverance, innovation, and leadership.
This article walks through the story of Rehan Jalil, his journey across three startups, the unique value proposition of Securiti, and what this acquisition means for the future of AI, data governance, and Pakistan’s place in the global tech arena.
The Vision Behind Securiti: Safe AI at Scale
As AI systems scale, so do their risks. Enterprises are sitting on petabytes of sensitive data scattered across hybrid environments. With growing regulations, AI ethics concerns, and data breaches becoming daily headlines, a pressing need emerged: How can organizations safely leverage their data and scale AI—without compromising privacy, security, or compliance?
Enter Securiti AI, founded by Rehan Jalil in 2017 with a bold vision: To build a unified platform that helps enterprises understand, secure, recover, and unleash the value of their data for AI — all in one place.
This platform, known as the Data Command Center, provides data intelligence and controls across multicloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments, making it possible for companies to unlock the power of AI responsibly.
Why Veeam Acquired Securiti
Veeam is a global leader in data backup, recovery, and cyber resilience, serving over 450,000 customers worldwide. By acquiring Securiti, Veeam isn’t just expanding its portfolio — it’s supercharging its AI capabilities.
Together, Veeam + Securiti will provide:
Complete visibility into enterprise data
Built-in data security, governance, and privacy controls
Advanced AI integrations for data-driven decision-making
Unified infrastructure for data protection + AI enablement
As the world embraces GenAI across all verticals, the synergy between cyber resilience and data intelligence becomes more critical. This acquisition makes Veeam the first major player offering data protection, governance, and AI enablement in a single ecosystem.
Rehan Jalil’s Hat-Trick: Three Startups, Three Exits
This isn’t Rehan Jalil’s first time making headlines — it’s his third.
WiChorus (2007–2009)
Rehan’s first company, WiChorus, focused on 4G mobile packet core solutions. It was acquired by Tellabs in 2009.
Elastica (2012–2015)
Next came Elastica, a pioneer in cloud security and CASB technologies. It was acquired by Blue Coat Systems in 2015 (later acquired by Symantec).
Securiti AI (2017–2025)
And now, Securiti — acquired for $1.725 billion — marking a hat-trick of successful ventures across wireless, cloud security, and AI/data intelligence.
Each exit added not only capital, but deeper insights into enterprise pain points — particularly around data control, trust, and enablement.
A Founder-Investor Relationship That Lasted 18+ Years
At the heart of this story is also the rare founder-investor relationship between Rehan and Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner at Mayfield Fund.
Navin met Rehan in 2007 and backed him across all three ventures. According to Navin: “The best investments aren’t in companies — they’re in people. Once you form a relationship, it’s forever.”
This relationship is a masterclass in co-creation, trust, and long-term thinking. Mayfield funded WiChorus, supported the creation of Elastica, and backed Securiti within seconds of hearing the pitch. Rehan delivered not just ROI, but consistent category-defining innovation.
Highlights from Their Video Conversation
In a recent video conversation, Rehan and Navin reflected on their shared journey. Key insights included:
What it takes to be a third-time founder: It’s not easier — it’s deeper. You move faster, but also more deliberately.
From Zero to $100M+ Revenue: Securiti scaled rapidly by solving a burning problem — how to use data safely with AI.
Founder Mode in the AI Era: You can’t just delegate. You have to stay close to the product, user, and mission.
The Painkiller vs. Vitamin Test: Ask — if this product disappeared, would anything break? Securiti was a painkiller.
What Makes Securiti So Valuable
Securiti’s core strengths include:
Real-time discovery of sensitive data across hybrid environments
Automated compliance with global regulations like GDPR and CCPA
AI governance to ensure responsible usage of training data
A unified dashboard for visibility, controls, and insights
Enterprise-grade scalability and security
A Win for Pakistan’s Global Tech Identity
Though Rehan is based in Silicon Valley, his roots lie in Pakistan. His success serves as a beacon for the next generation of entrepreneurs from the region.
This acquisition proves that Pakistani-origin founders can build globally competitive deep-tech companies, there is real exit potential beyond services and freelancing, and Pakistan has the visionaries to shape AI and cybersecurity on the world stage.
What’s Next for Rehan Jalil
Rehan Jalil will join Veeam as President of Security and AI. He will lead the integration of Securiti’s technologies into Veeam’s ecosystem and help develop next-gen AI features for data protection and governance.
Learn More About Rehan Jalil
Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/rehan-jalil
Forbes Profile: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Rehan-Jalil-CEO-Securiti-ai/db0f4ff4-79fa-4313-9fe2-13888a6ac9eb
Mazboot Pakistan: https://mazbootpakistan.com/rehan-jalil/
Wikipedia-style Bio: https://create9ja.com/rehan-jalil-wikipedia-biography/
Data Science Dojo: https://datasciencedojo.com/instructor/rehan-jalil/
Final Thoughts: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Start with a mission-critical problem.
Build long-term relationships with investors.
Think in platforms, not just features.
Be willing to evolve across decades.
Stay in founder mode, no matter how big you get.
Rehan’s story is a blueprint for global tech leadership with Pakistani roots. Congratulations to Rehan Jalil and the Securiti team. The future of secure and intelligent enterprise AI looks brighter than ever.
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