Peer5

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Peer5 operates a peer-to-peer content delivery network worldwide. The Company uses WebRTC to create a peer-to-peer mesh network that helps users load video content from each other. It enables limitless video delivery by unifying the existing server infrastructure with an elastic computing layer. Peer5 also offers optimal content delivery solution for broadcasters.

TypePrivate
Founded2012
HQPalo Alto, CA, USMap
Websitepeer5.com
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Employees (est.) (Apr 2022)14
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Key People/Management at Peer5

Hadar Weiss

Hadar Weiss

CEO & Co-Founder
Guy Paskar

Guy Paskar

Co-Founder
Shachar Zohar

Shachar Zohar

CTO & Co-Founder
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Peer5 Office Locations

Peer5 has offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv-Yafo
Palo Alto, CA, US (HQ)
550 California Ave #1PALO
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
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Peer5 Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2012

Peer5 total Funding

$3.5 m

Peer5 latest funding size

$2.5 m

Time since last funding

5 years ago

Peer5 investors

Y Combinator, FundersClub, Hillsven Capital, Foundry Group, Bobby Lent, Ed Roman, UpWest Labs, Buddy Arnheim, ZenStone Venture Capital, Marc Bell Ventures, FG Angels, Daniel Curran, E-Merge, Tank Hill Ventures, Boris Putanec, Jack Levin, James Sowers, Chris Williams, Leorsa Group, Tapinator
Peer5's latest funding round in March 2017 was reported to be $2.5 m. In total, Peer5 has raised $3.5 m
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Peer5 Cybersecurity Score

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79/100

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Peer5 News and Updates

August 10, 2021

Microsoft acquires Peer5 to beef up Teams livestreaming

Microsoft has acquired Peer5, a mesh networking tech company, to support its continued expansion into live events.

Peer5 Blogs

November 29, 2021

Prflxion - a WebRTC ip leak

Peer5’s engineering team has identified a security vulnerability we’ve labeled Prflxion, a WebRTC security vulnerability that leaks a user’s local IP address when using Chrome or Edge. This data could be used as a valuable identifier for accurately fingerprinting and targeting users behind network
August 13, 2021

How Peer5’s Analytics Tools Provide Insight Into P2P Efficiency and UX, Both Past and Present

Learn how to use Peer5's range of analytics tools to keep tabs on your network and refine your corporate broadcasts.
August 10, 2021

Peer5 Joins Microsoft

We are thrilled to announce that Peer5 has been acquired by Microsoft.It has been quite a journey and I’m extremely proud of our team and what we’ve accomplished. Guy, Shachar and I started the company in 2012 with a vision to decentralize the web and
July 19, 2021

The return to work is officially underway

Peer5’s unique position as the ECDN video conferencing provider for many Fortune500 companies gives us a unique perspective on the return to the office.
June 24, 2021

Connecting 50,000 BMW Employees

Discover how Peer5 and Streamlab stream all-hands meetings to BMW Munich's 50,000 employees.
February 02, 2021

How to use Peer5’s no-install silent tester to assure the perfect execution of company-wide broadcasts

Learn how to assure perfect corporate-wide video comms using the new Peer5 Silent Tester.
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 Peer5 Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Peer5 founded?

    Peer5 was founded in 2012.

  • Who are Peer5 key executives?

    Peer5's key executives are Hadar Weiss, Guy Paskar and Shachar Zohar.

  • How many employees does Peer5 have?

    Peer5 has 14 employees.

  • Who are Peer5 competitors?

    Competitors of Peer5 include ZephyrTel, YuJa and Reactive.

  • Where is Peer5 headquarters?

    Peer5 headquarters is located at 550 California Ave #1PALO, Palo Alto.

  • Where are Peer5 offices?

    Peer5 has offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv-Yafo.

  • How many offices does Peer5 have?

    Peer5 has 2 offices.