Sonet.io

Sonet.io is a browser-based secure remote access platform founded by former Symantec and Blue Coat executives. The company targets enterprises of all sizes that need to support distributed or remote workforces, providing access to business applications without requiring software or agent installations on end-user devices.

The platform is positioned as an alternative to traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and VPN-based solutions. Sonet.io delivers secure application access directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for on-premises infrastructure and reducing associated licensing and hardware costs.

The company claims deployment can be completed in approximately one hour, compared to the weeks or months typically required for traditional VDI implementations.

From a security standpoint, the platform incorporates zero trust access principles, session monitoring, and data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. These features are built into the platform rather than assembled from third-party tools, addressing the fragmented security stacks commonly associated with legacy VDI environments.

The pricing model is structured on a per-user basis, with no infrastructure costs, offering predictable expenditure compared to traditional VDI licensing. Sonet.io claims a 10x cost reduction compared to traditional vendors.

The company is backed by investors including Hive, Westwave Capital, Outliers VC, and Newfund Capital. Leadership includes CEO Dharmendra Mohan and CTO Venu Banda, both of whom held senior roles at Blue Coat and Symantec, with backgrounds in building and scaling cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.