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§ Private Profile · Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Cloud acceleration provider for web and mobile services, enhancing performance, content delivery, and security for enterprise customers.
Cotendo is a Sunnyvale, California-based technology company with additional research and development operations located in Netanya, Israel, that provides cloud-based acceleration technologies for web and mobile services. The organization operates an integrated suite of content delivery network services across 30 global points of presence, utilizing a distributed cloud environment called Cloudlet for edge decision-making. Operating on a subscription-based model, the enterprise delivers its performance optimization solutions to Fortune 500 companies, telecommunications providers, social networks, and e-commerce platforms. Prior to its acquisition, the company scaled its workforce to approximately 100 employees and secured $41 million in total funding from lead investors including Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Presidio Ventures. Akamai Technologies ultimately acquired the business in early 2012 for a valuation of approximately $268 million. Cotendo was founded in 2008 by Ronni Zehavi, Udi Trugman, and David Drai.
Cotendo has raised $53.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Cotendo has raised $53.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Cotendo has raised $53.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Cotendo's investors include Benchmark Capital, Klaus Oestermann, Juniper Networks, Sequoia Capital, Tenaya Capital, S Capital VC, TLV Partners, Citrix, Tom Banahan, Michael Moritz.
Cotendo was a technology company specializing in content delivery network (CDN) and site acceleration services, innovating software-focused technologies to optimize web and mobile performance.[1][2][3] It built an integrated suite of acceleration services, including dynamic web applications, static/dynamic content delivery, SSL optimization, adaptive image compression, performance monitoring, and a distributed cloud application environment called Cloudlet™ for edge computing.[3] Cotendo served Fortune 500 enterprises, Tier 1 telecom providers, major social networks, eCommerce sites, and advertising networks, solving the problem of slow web and mobile asset delivery in a hyperconnected world by accelerating content closer to end users.[2][3] The company demonstrated strong growth momentum, securing $7 million in Series B funding in 2009 from Sequoia Capital and Benchmark Capital, before its acquisition by Akamai in 2012 for over $300 million.[2][3]
Cotendo was founded in January 2008 by Ronni Zehavi, Udi Trugman, and David Drai, with initial funding from Sequoia Capital.[2] Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with R&D in Netanya, Israel, the company emerged during the rise of web 2.0 and early mobile internet, focusing on software-driven CDN innovations to address latency challenges.[1][2][3] A pivotal moment came on March 10, 2009, when Cotendo launched its CDN service alongside a $7 million second funding round from Sequoia and Benchmark Capital, marking early traction.[2] This rapid progress culminated in its acquisition by Akamai on March 6, 2012, integrating its technologies into a larger platform.[2][3]
Cotendo stood out in the CDN space through these key strengths:
Cotendo rode the early 2000s wave of web acceleration and CDN demand, fueled by exploding online video, social media, and mobile traffic that strained traditional networks.[2][3] Its timing was ideal amid the shift to cloud computing and edge delivery, predating hyperscale needs and influencing the evolution toward software-defined CDNs.[1][3] Market forces like bandwidth constraints and the need for real-time, low-latency experiences favored Cotendo's innovations, helping enterprises scale globally without infrastructure overhauls.[3] Post-acquisition, its technologies bolstered Akamai's dominance, contributing to industry standards for web/mobile optimization and edge computing that power today's streaming, eCommerce, and cloud ecosystems.[2][3]
Cotendo's story ended with its 2012 acquisition, folding its innovations into Akamai, where they likely enhanced ongoing advancements in cloud, mobile, and edge acceleration.[2][3] Looking ahead from that inflection point, its legacy shapes trends like AI-driven CDNs, 5G edge computing, and zero-trust delivery—areas where Akamai continues to innovate. As demands for hyper-personalized, low-latency experiences intensify, Cotendo's software-first approach remains a foundational influence, underscoring how nimble innovators can redefine infrastructure at scale.[3]
Cotendo has raised $53.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Other Equity in June 2011.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2011 | $17M Venture Round | — | Benchmark Capital, Klaus Oestermann, Juniper Networks, Sequoia Capital, Tenaya Capital | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2011 | $17M Series D | — | S Capital VC, TLV Partners, Benchmark Capital, Citrix, Juniper Networks, Sequoia Capital, Tenaya Capital | Announced |
| May 1, 2010 | $12M Series C | TOM Banahan | S Capital VC, TLV Partners, Benchmark Capital, Michael Moritz | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2009 | $7M Series B | — | S Capital VC, TLV Partners | Announced |