Fund Performance - Baron Discovery Fund reported a year-to-date return of 10.75% for Institutional Shares, underperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index which returned 11.65% [1] - In the third quarter, the fund gained 2.85%, while the Index achieved a return of 12.19% [1] Company Highlight: Netskope, Inc. - Netskope, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), a rapidly growing IT category that integrates various networking and security products [3] - The stock of Netskope, Inc. had a three-month return of 3.26% and closed at $23.41 per share on October 29, 2025, with a market capitalization of $8.944 billion [2] - The company serves over 4,300 customers, including more than 30% of the Fortune 100 [3]

Company Overview - Netskope is a cybersecurity firm that operates a cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform, supporting remote workers and branch offices [2] - Founded in 2012, Netskope competes with companies like Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler [2] IPO Details - In its initial public offering (IPO), Netskope raised over $900 million with a valuation of $7.3 billion, pricing shares at $19 [1] - Following the IPO, Netskope's stock increased by 18%, reaching $22.43 during midday trading [1] Financial Performance - For the six months ending July 31, Netskope reported a revenue increase of 31% year-over-year, totaling $328 million [2] - The company experienced a net loss of $170 million, which is an improvement from a $207 million loss in the previous year [2] Strategic Focus - Netskope's platform is designed to leverage AI for enhanced security and control over digital interactions, aiming to protect data and organizations from threats and data leaks in real time [3] - The company has a strategic focus on key markets including financial services, healthcare, and federal government [3]