# Peer5

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/peer5

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.peer5.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 27, 2017)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in the US, Peer5 operates a peer-to-peer technology platform that enhances video delivery and streaming experiences, optimizing bandwidth usage for various industries.Peer5 was founded in 2012 in Palo Alto, US, and specializes in peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to improve video streaming. The company has received funding through several rounds, with the latest being a Seed round amounting to USD 2.50 mn in August 2021, led by investors including FundersClub and Y Combinator. Peer5 was recently acquired by Microsoft Corporation, enhancing their video streaming capabilities in Microsoft Teams. The founding team includes Guy Paskar, Hadar Weiss, and Shachar Zohar, with Hadar Weiss serving as CEO.Peer5 specializes in solutions designed to enhance video delivery and streaming experiences. Their core product offerings focus on peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, which enables efficient and scalable video distribution, particularly for high-demand scenarios such as live events and online education. This technology reduces latency and improves playback quality by allowing users to share video content directly with one another. The company primarily caters to enterprise clients, educational institutions, and content providers, aiming to optimize high-quality video streaming across various platforms, especially in North America and Europe.Peer5 generates revenue through a subscription-based model, targeting B2B clients who require advanced video streaming capabilities. Their pricing structure involves annual or monthly subscriptions that provide access to P2P technology and related services. Clients include large corporations and educational institutions that utilize Peer5’s services for live streaming and video-on-demand content, with packages designed to meet varying levels of demand.Following its acquisition by Microsoft in August 2021, Peer5 plans to enhance its video streaming solutions, particularly for Microsoft Teams. The funding from the latest Seed round of USD 2.50 mn will likely support ongoing product development and the integration of P2P technology into Microsoft's existing platforms. The company is strategically positioned to expand its market presence in North America and Europe, focusing on bolstering its offerings for live streaming and video-on-demand services.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 27, 2017, $2.5M — Y Combinator, FundersClub, at.inc/
- Seed, Jan 20, 2015 — Foundry Group, Hillsven Capital, Tapinator
- Seed, Oct 1, 2012 — UpWest

## Investors

- UpWest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upwest) — Seed
- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Seed
- Hillsven Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hillsven-capital) — Seed
- Tapinator — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- FundersClub (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundersclub) — Seed
- at.inc/ — Seed