Ekinops Bolsters SASE Portfolio with Chimere Acquisition
Event summary
- Ekinops is acquiring 100% of Chimere, a French cybersecurity startup specializing in universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), before March 31, 2026.
- Chimere's ZTNA solution offers a subscription-based model (SaaS, hybrid, or on-premises) as an alternative to traditional VPNs and firewalls.
- The acquisition follows Ekinops' acquisition of Olfeo in May 2025 and aligns with the company's 'Bridge' strategic plan.
- Ekinops claims the acquisition will make it the sole European vendor offering SD-WAN, SSE, and Universal ZTNA with on-premise deployment options.
- Ekinops does not anticipate a significant impact on its 2026 financial statements from this transaction.
The big picture
The acquisition underscores the ongoing consolidation within the cybersecurity space, as vendors race to offer comprehensive SASE solutions. Ekinops' move positions it to capitalize on the increasing demand for secure remote access and digital transformation services, particularly within the European market. The 'Single Vendor SASE' claim, while bold, highlights the pressure to simplify security stacks for enterprises facing increasingly complex threat landscapes.
What we're watching
- Integration Risk
- Successfully integrating Chimere's technology and team into Ekinops' existing SASE portfolio will be critical to realizing the stated synergies and avoiding operational disruption.
- Market Acceptance
- The pace at which Ekinops can leverage Chimere's ZTNA solution to gain market share against established SASE vendors will determine the acquisition's long-term success.
- Competitive Response
- How other SASE providers, particularly those with existing European operations, will react to Ekinops' strengthened position as a 'Single Vendor SASE' company warrants monitoring.
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