Cogent Communications
NASDAQ: CCOIFounded 1999 · Incorporated in Delaware · 2,895 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Cogent Communications is a facilities-based Internet Service Provider operating a multinational network across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. The company provides non-oversubscribed internet connectivity services globally.
Founders & leadership
Cogent Communications was founded in 1999 by Dave Schaeffer.
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Dave SchaefferFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Investors · 4
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2 people who came through Cogent Communications went on to found or lead other companies.
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- What does Cogent Communications do?
- Cogent Communications is a facilities-based Internet Service Provider operating a multinational network across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. The company provides non-oversubscribed internet connectivity services globally.
- Who founded Cogent Communications?
- Cogent Communications was founded by Dave Schaeffer in 1999.
- Who are Cogent Communications's investors?
- Cogent Communications's investors include Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), Norwest Venture Partners, Oak Investment Partners, Boulder Ventures.