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Peer5

AcquiredYC W17

San Francisco, US Β· Founded 2012 Β· 11 employees Β· 6 known investors

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Peer5 provides a peer-to-peer content delivery network that augments traditional servers to distribute video streams to viewers, reducing server load and improving playback reliability for publishers of live and on-demand content.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareVideoUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadershipΒ· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Peer5 was founded in 2012 by Hadar Weiss and Shachar Zohar.

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Hadar Weissin𝕏Co-Founder and CEO2012–2021Hadar Weiss is co-founder and CEO of Peer5, a company acquired by Microsoft.
SZShachar Zohar
Shachar ZoharinCo-Founder and CTO2011–2021Shachar Zohar is Founder and CTO of Peer5, a peer-to-peer content delivery network that augments traditional servers to distribute video streams and improve playback reliability for live and on-demand content publishers.

Investors Β· 6

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Frequently asked questions

What does Peer5 do?
Peer5 provides a peer-to-peer content delivery network that augments traditional servers to distribute video streams to viewers, reducing server load and improving playback reliability for publishers of live and on-demand content.
Who founded Peer5?
Peer5 was founded by Hadar Weiss, Shachar Zohar in 2012.
Who are Peer5's investors?
Peer5's investors include FundersClub, UpWest, Y Combinator, ZenStone Venture Capital, Foundry, Hillsven.
Where is Peer5 headquartered?
Peer5 is headquartered in San Francisco, US.