Akamai
Track on RadarCloud computing and cybersecurity platform with CDN, DDoS, and Zero Trust
- Total raised
- $43.3M
- Employees
- 10,543
- Founded
- 1998
- Momentum
- 51
Steady
Data updated July 2026
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Akamai is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, United States. It has raised $43.3M in total funding, employs about 10,543 people, and is publicly traded.
Akamai Technologies operates a globally distributed platform that provides cybersecurity and cloud computing services. The company's security portfolio includes protection against DDoS attacks, web application and API protection (WAAP), bot management, API security, and microsegmentation through its Guardicore Segmentation product. The platform offers Zero Trust security capabilities, including Layer 7 network visibility and granular policy enforcement for containing threats like ransomware. In addition to security services, Akamai provides content delivery network (CDN) services and cloud computing solutions. The company's infrastructure is designed to deliver performance and scalability for enterprises managing high-volume traffic and applications. Akamai serves multiple industries including healthcare, financial services, gaming, video streaming, and e-commerce. The company's microsegmentation solution enables organizations to implement Zero Trust architecture without replacing existing infrastructure, using software-based agents that provide application-layer inspection and network visibility. Akamai's security solutions are designed to help organizations meet compliance requirements such as HIPAA and SOC 2. Akamai operates through a distributed network architecture that supports both security and content delivery functions. The platform processes billions of API calls monthly for enterprise customers and provides threat intelligence and operations support as part of its security services.
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When was Akamai founded?▾
Akamai was founded in 1998.
Where is Akamai headquartered?▾
Akamai is headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
How much funding has Akamai raised?▾
Akamai has raised a total of $43.3M in total funding.
Is Akamai public or private?▾
Akamai is a publicly-traded company.
How many employees does Akamai have?▾
Akamai has approximately 10,543 employees.
What does Akamai do?▾
Akamai Technologies operates a globally distributed platform that provides cybersecurity and cloud computing services. The company's security portfolio includes protection against DDoS attacks, web application and API protection (WAAP), bot management, API security, and microsegmentation through its…
