Palo Alto’s CEO invested in the startup his company just bought for $500 million

Business September 04, 2026 10:01 AM

Console was valued at $157 million in its latest funding round before Palo Alto acquired it for a reported $500 million. Nikesh Arora was among the startup’s early investors, alongside Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, which led both of its funding rounds.

Palo Alto’s CEO invested in the startup his company just bought for $500 million

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