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, USMap
Websitepeer5.com
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Employees (est.) (Jul 2020)20
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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, 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

$2.50 m

Time since last funding

3 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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B

83/100

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Peer5 Blogs

June 04, 2019

What impact your CDN has on your users?

The perfect CDN would be able to send an unlimited amount of data with very little latency to every HTTP client that is connected to its servers no matter where those clients are physically located. Obviously, there is no perfect CDN just as there is no perfect wireless operator that
June 04, 2019

If you care about video quality, then you need to look at the 95th percentile

The perfect CDN would be able to send an unlimited amount of data with very little latency to every HTTP client that is connected to its servers no matter where those clients are physically located. Obviously, there is no perfect CDN just as there is no perfect wireless operator that
April 02, 2019

Introducing Peer5 MultiCDN

In 2012 we started Peer5 with the mission to solve the scalability issues intrinsic to CDNs by decentralizing online video delivery. From the start, we focused on enabling peer-to-peer streaming of live content helping providers increase capacity tenfold or more. We proved that peer-to-peer can work…
January 02, 2019

5 predictions for video streaming in 2019

2018 was a transformational year for video streaming and the media industry in general with the biggest companies making huge investments in both content and technology. A key driver was live sports where players like Amazon, Google, and Facebook conducted some big “experiments” but where other serv…
July 25, 2018

2B Minutes, 112M views served over Peer5's P2P network during the 2018 World Cup

On the sports level, the 2018 World Cup was simply fantastic. Great football (soccer/futbol) was played. There were many surprises, wins by underdogs, some amazing goals and an awesome competitive spirit. Impressive and inspiring performances by Croatia, England, Belgium and obviously France. For…
June 11, 2018

10 ways to avoid CDN issues at peak

In video streaming, it’s good to be a victim of your own success. At least, it’s better than having no viewership at all. Perhaps you’re using a world-class CDN and, yet, some of your users are still not enjoying a good streaming experience, especially during large live
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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 20 employees.

  • Who are Peer5 competitors?

    Competitors of Peer5 include Spondo, LiveU and Elemental Technologies.

  • 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.