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Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies is a developer of cloud services for enterprises to secure edge computing devices.

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akamai.com
Is a
Company
Company
Organization
Organization
Investor
Investor

Company attributes

Industry
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Web application security
Software
Software
Edge computing
Edge computing
Cloud computing security
Cloud computing security
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E-commerce
E-commerce
Web hosting service
Web hosting service
Network as a Service (NaaS)
Network as a Service (NaaS)
API as a product
API as a product
...
Location
Florida
Florida
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
United States
United States
B2X
B2B
B2B
CEO
Tom Leighton
Tom Leighton
Founder
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F. Thomson Leighton
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Randall Kaplan
Daniel Lewin
Daniel Lewin
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AngelList URL
angel.co/akamai-technologies-5
Pitchbook URL
pitchbook.com/profiles.../10828-36
Legal Name
Akamai Technologies
Parent Organization
Capital Group
Capital Group
Subsidiary
Prolexic Technologies
Prolexic Technologies
Red Swoosh
Red Swoosh
Linode
Linode
SOASTA
SOASTA
0
Legal classification
Joint-stock company
Joint-stock company
Public company
Public company
Date Incorporated
1997
Spun Out From
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
0
Number of Employees (Ranges)
5,001 – 10,000
Email Address
support@akamai.com
Phone Number
+8803014428
Number of Employees
8,800
Full Address
145 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142 UNITED STATES
200 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 900 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
CIK Number
1,086,222
Place of Incorporation
Delaware
Delaware
Investors
Baker Capital
Baker Capital
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Cervin Ventures
Cervin Ventures
0
The TCW Group
The TCW Group
0
DUNS Number
047775205
IRS Number
43,432,319
Founded Date
1998
Competitors
Subspace
Subspace
0
Wipro
Wipro
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
0
Neustar
Neustar
Prosimo
Prosimo
Edgegap
Edgegap
Stock Symbol
AKAM
Exchange
Nasdaq
Nasdaq
Glassdoor ID
9219
CTO
Robert Blumofe
Robert Blumofe
Former CEO
Paul Sagan
Paul Sagan
Key People
Robert Blumofe
Robert Blumofe
Tom Leighton
Tom Leighton
NAICS Code
561,499
CAGE Code
3CX20
Patents Assigned (Count)
458
Legal Entity Identifier
OC1LZNN2LF5WTJ5RIL890
Motto/Tagline
Opportunities are waiting for you.
Wellfound ID
akamai-technologies-5
Technologies Used
InsightSquared, Inc.
InsightSquared, Inc.
Outreach
Outreach
Lead Liaison
Lead Liaison
Country
United States
United States
0
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Investor attributes

Invested in
Inrupt
Inrupt
Rubicon Labs, Inc
Rubicon Labs, Inc
BLOC Ventures
BLOC Ventures
Krypt.co
Krypt.co
NooBaa
NooBaa

Other attributes

Acquired Company
Inverse
Inverse
Company Operating Status
Active
Strategic Partnerships
SlowMist
SlowMist
Contact Page URL
akamai.com/global-se...ne-numbers
Market Capitalization
18,640,000,000
Owner of
Red Swoosh
Red Swoosh
Public/Private
Private0
SIC Code
7,389
Wikidata ID
Q415598
Overview

Akamai Technologies is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998 by F. Thomson Leighton, Daniel Lewin, and Randall Kaplan, the company operates in various industries, including web hosting service, e-commerce, software, edge computing, and cloud computing security. Akamai Technologies is a joint-stock company and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol AKAM.

The company has a diverse range of subsidiaries, such as Prolexic Technologies, SOASTA, Red Swoosh, and Linode. Akamai Technologies has also acquired companies like Inverse and owns Red Swoosh.

Akamai Technologies competes with various companies in the market, including Prosimo, Neustar, F5 Networks, Subspace, Edgegap, and Wipro. The company has a market capitalization of $18.64 billion and employs around 8,800 people.

Tom Leighton serves as the CEO of Akamai Technologies, succeeding former CEO Paul Sagan. The company has strategic partnerships with organizations like SlowMist and has received investments from The TCW Group and Baker Capital.

Akamai Technologies maintains a strong online presence through various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. The company's official website can be found at https://akamai.com, and they can be contacted via email at support@akamai.com or by phone at +8803014428.

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SBIR/STTR Awards

Patents

Further Resources

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Author
Link
Type
Date

Akamai CEO on strong Q3 earnings after high-profile cybersecurity attacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHBpE8vxi3o

Web

November 3, 2021

Digital Innovators Series: TikTok Head of Global Marketing Nick Tran

https://youtu.be/zgj78bGlbdw

Web

December 1, 2021

Extend business logic at scale with Akamai EdgeWorkers

https://youtu.be/WRpvVF4mfGk

Web

February 11, 2022

Learn how the Akamai Edge Platform Works

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3-R1fYZCgI

Web

December 15, 2020

Linode acquisition is an exciting step forward: Akamai Technologies CEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lUgJH6enmI

Web

February 16, 2022

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