Akamai Technologies

IPO

Powering and protecting life online

Public · Cambridge, United States · Founded 1998 · $119.8M raised

Employees
10001+
Founded
1998
Business Model
B2B
Website
akamai.com
Total Funding
$119.8M
Last Round
$15.0M Venture RoundSep 1999
Rounds
5
Type
Public

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About

Akamai Technologies is a global leader in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery, operating one of the world's most distributed edge platforms spanning 4,000+ locations in 130+ countries. The company helps enterprises accelerate, secure, and optimize web and application delivery, protecting against DDoS attacks, API abuse, and sophisticated cyberthreats at massive scale.

Summary

Akamai Technologies is a Cloud company based in Cambridge, United States, founded in 1998. It has raised $119.8M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $15.0M Venture Round in Sep 1999. Investors include Polaris Partners, Baker Communications and Microsoft.

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Funding & Exit History

IPOOct 1999
$234.0M

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Funding: Series A through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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