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Peer5
AddedMar 17, 2024
UpdatedJul 1, 2026
Peer5

Peer5

Acquired

Boost video streaming with Peer5's P2P CDN, offloading bandwidth to peer network for enhanced quality and efficiency.

Founded
2012
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW17
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Peer5's core mission is to enhance video streaming quality and efficiency through its peer-to-peer content delivery network (P2P CDN). The company focuses on improving content delivery for live and on-demand video streams, addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional CDNs. By leveraging a P2P network, Peer5 offloads bandwidth to peers, ensuring high-quality viewing experiences even during peak demand. This solution is particularly valuable as video streaming continues to grow in popularity and resolution.

Peer5 has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Microsoft. Now integrated as Microsoft eCDN, the technology reduces bandwidth usage and corporate network load with a WebRTC-based solution, delivering seamless live video streaming within Microsoft Teams Live Events. This acquisition underscores Peer5's impact and innovation in the video streaming industry, enhancing Microsoft's capabilities in providing efficient and high-quality video solutions.

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Peer5 - Quick Facts

Who are Peer5's competitors?

Companies similar to Peer5 include Streamroot, Livepeer, Swarmify and StreamerNet.

When was Peer5 founded?

Peer5 was founded in 2012.

When was Peer5's last funding round?

Peer5's most recent funding round was for $120k (USD) in January 2017.

How much has Peer5 raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2017, Peer5 has raised a total of $120k (USD).

Peer5 - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • P2P
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • CDN
  • Video Streaming
Tags
  • SaaS
  • Video