Link11
Track on RadarDDoS protection & WAAP provider with automated global platform
- Total raised
- $29M
- Employees
- 111
- Founded
- 2005
- Momentum
- 49
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Link11 is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It has raised $29M in total funding, employs about 111 people, and is privately held.
Link11 is a German cybersecurity company that provides enterprise-grade DDoS protection and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) services. The company operates a fully automated global protection platform with 42+ Points of Presence and a 24/7 Security Operations Center to safeguard organizations against cyber threats. The company's core offering is its patented DDoS protection solution that uses machine learning and automation to detect and mitigate both known and unknown attacks in real time. This protection is delivered through a distributed infrastructure consisting of scrubbing centers, edge POPs, and cloud POPs. Link11 extends this security capability through its WAAP solution, which protects applications and APIs against sophisticated application-layer threats. Link11 is ISO 27001 certified and holds multiple security attestations including BSI C5, SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS compliance, and GDPR compliance. The company is recognized by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) as a qualified provider of DDoS protection for critical infrastructures. The company serves enterprise customers across various industries including logistics, finance, media, and critical infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2005 by Jens-Philipp Jung and Karsten Desler, Link11 is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The company has received multiple industry awards for its DDoS protection and cloud security solutions.
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When was Link11 founded?▾
Link11 was founded in 2005.
Where is Link11 headquartered?▾
Link11 is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
How much funding has Link11 raised?▾
Link11 has raised a total of $29M in total funding.
Is Link11 public or private?▾
Link11 is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Link11 have?▾
Link11 has approximately 111 employees.
What does Link11 do?▾
Link11 is a German cybersecurity company that provides enterprise-grade DDoS protection and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) services. The company operates a fully automated global protection platform with 42+ Points of Presence and a 24/7 Security Operations Center to safeguard organizatio…