Deeper
Santa Clara, US · Founded 2019 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
Deeper Network makes Deeper Connect, a VPN router that provides whole-home and office network privacy, encryption, and built-in cybersecurity for all connected devices, including IoT. The all-in-one hardware device can optionally use a decentralized network architecture (DPN) and supports Web3 mining, managed through its AtomOS dashboard.
Also known as Deeper (DPER) Network · Deeper Network · DPER
Founders & leadership
Investors · 9
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$500KraisedJul 2019 · 4 investors · ComputersRule 506(c)
- Hui LiuDirector
- Lei ChangPromoter
- Xiaoshuai (Cheryl) LiuDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Deeper Network develops and sells Deeper Connect, a hardware VPN router that applies privacy protection, encryption and cybersecurity at the network level so that all devices connected to a home or office network — including IoT devices — are covered by a single appliance. The company positions the product as an alternative to per-device VPN applications, emphasizing whole-home multi-device coverage, no-log operation, secure remote access and simpler long-term management. Under the hood the device can optionally route traffic through a decentralized network architecture the company calls a DPN (decentralized private network), which the company describes as a hardware DPN appliance and links to Web3 mining capabilities.
The product line spans several router models at different bandwidth tiers, listed on the company's shop as Deeper Connect Mini (up to 1 Gbps), Deeper Connect Air (300 Mbps), Deeper Connect Pico (100 Mbps) and DPR Mini SE (500 Mbps), plus accessories such as a Wi-Fi adapter and a cooling base, and multi-unit bundles. Devices support multiple deployment modes — virtual wire, router, virtual wire+, wireless relay and Wi-Fi adapter modes — with model-specific limitations. Feature set includes a 7-layer firewall, DNS encryption, threat intelligence and threat detection, ad and tracker blocking, parental controls with content filters and screen-time limits, blacklist/whitelist and HTTPS blocking, per-device access control routing, an App Relocator that routes specific applications through different regions, and ongoing firmware updates. All of this is managed through AtomOS, the company's dashboard for real-time monitoring of connections, security settings and traffic, and for switching device modes and multi-tunnel routing.
Business model
Hardware sales: customers make a one-time purchase of a Deeper Connect router, which the company states carries no monthly or subscription fees for its VPN/DPN, ad-blocking and security features, with firmware updates included at no extra cost.
One-time hardware purchase revenue from routers, bundles and accessories sold through the company's own online shop and through regional distributors; the company advertises $0 subscription fees for ongoing service.
Traction
The company states its three crowdfunding campaigns for Deeper Connect Mini, Pico and Air raised millions of dollars from tens of thousands of backers, and that its network exceeds 200,000 nodes worldwide. These figures are self-reported on the company's own site and shop.
Latest developments
The company's site currently markets Deeper Connect Mini ($399) and Deeper Connect DPER Air ($349), with the shop listing Mini at $424, Air at $374, Pico at $299 and DPR Mini SE at $299, alongside bundle offers. Recent shop announcements name onekeyafrica.com as the authorized distributor for Nigeria and deepernetwork.ae as the storefront for UAE and GCC customers.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, risks & controversies
Market position
Positions itself in the consumer VPN and home-network security market as a hardware alternative to subscription VPN apps, claiming the largest decentralized node network globally with over 200,000 nodes and citing top-three crowdfunding campaign performance for its Mini, Pico and Air products.
The company describes Deeper Connect as the world's first VPN/DPN hardware router, contrasting router-level protection and a one-time purchase with software VPN apps that require per-device installation and recurring subscriptions; it also claims reduced vendor dependency and greater user control, unlimited device support, and cost savings from ad blocking and geo-unlocking of streaming services.
Technology
A hardware appliance running AtomOS, described as a lock-free operating system with a management dashboard. Traffic can be routed through a decentralized peer network (DPN) rather than centralized VPN servers; the company states the network comprises over 200,000 nodes worldwide. Security functions include end-to-end encryption, open access tunneling, a 7-layer firewall, DNS encryption and threat intelligence. Deployment modes include virtual wire, router, virtual wire+, wireless relay and USB Wi-Fi adapter modes.
Go-to-market
Direct-to-consumer e-commerce via deeper.network and shop.deeper.network, supported by crowdfunding campaigns for new product launches (Deeper Connect Mini, Pico and Air), authorized regional distributors (onekeyafrica.com for Nigeria and deepernetwork.ae for the UAE and GCC), and product reviews by consumer-technology YouTube channels including Unbox Therapy, Jon Rettinger, Jabber Tech, CodeWithHarry, NextTimeTech and Full Value Dan.
Consumers and small offices seeking network-wide privacy and security for many devices at once — the company's site profiles users in occupations such as technician, journalist, teacher, lawyer, illustrator, designer, IT engineer, accountant, nurse and pharmacist — as well as travellers using public networks such as hotels, cafes and airports.
Geography
Headquartered in Santa Clara, US, with online sales and named authorized distributors serving Nigeria (onekeyafrica.com) and the UAE/GCC region (deepernetwork.ae); the node network is described as worldwide.
Risks & controversies
The company's marketing highlights bypassing paid streaming and site membership restrictions and blocking ads on named services to avoid subscription costs, which raises potential legal, terms-of-service and platform-relations questions; its own site includes an FAQ on compliance and usage boundaries. Most quantitative claims (node count, crowdfunding totals) are self-reported and not independently sourced in the available material.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsDeeper's shop announces that UAE and GCC customers can purchase via deepernetwork.ae, with local shipping and customer support.
The company states its three crowdfunding campaigns for the Deeper Connect Mini, Pico and Air products raised millions of dollars from tens of thousands of backers. Self-reported; no per-campaign amounts or dates given.
Deeper's online shop announces onekeyafrica.com as the authorized distributor serving its Nigerian community.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
In the news
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Deeperdeeper.network · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Deeper do?
- Deeper Network sells Deeper Connect, a subscription-free VPN router that can run over a decentralized network (DPN).
- Who are Deeper's investors?
- Deeper's investors include Youbi Capital, a16z crypto, BNP Paribas, Broadridge, CME Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, HSBC, iCapital and 1 more.
- How much funding has Deeper raised?
- Deeper has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Deeper headquartered?
- Deeper is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.