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§ Private Profile · Santa Monica, CA, USA
Content delivery network (CDN) accelerating digital content and video delivery with global distribution for media, telecom, and hosting.
EdgeCast Networks is a Los Angeles, California-based technology company that provides self-provisioning content delivery network services to accelerate digital content and video delivery over the internet. Operating across 20 countries, the company's scalable infrastructure historically carried between five and seven percent of all global internet traffic by bypassing congested public networks. The subscription-based platform charged for content delivery and video streaming, serving major enterprise customers across the telecommunications, hosting, and digital media sectors, including recognizable brands such as Twitter, Hulu, and Yahoo. After raising $74 million in venture funding, the business was acquired by Verizon in 2013 for an estimated valuation of $350 million to $400 million and later purchased by Limelight Networks in 2022 to form Edgio. EdgeCast was founded in 2006 by Alex Kazerani, James Segil, Phil Goldsmith, Jay Sakata, and Lior Elazary.
EdgeCast has raised $124.0M across 4 funding rounds.
EdgeCast has raised $124.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
EdgeCast has raised $124.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $54.0M Other Equity in July 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2013 | $54M Venture Round | Performance Equity | Menlo Ventures, Steamboat Ventures | Announced |
| Jul 1, 2013 | $54M Series D | Performance Equity | Crosslink Capital, Defy Partners, H.I.G. Capital, IVP, OWL Rock Capital Partners, Voyager Capital, Menlo Ventures, Steamboat Ventures | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2010 | $10M Series C | Pravin Vazirani | Crosslink Capital, Defy Partners, H.I.G. Capital, IVP, OWL Rock Capital Partners, Voyager Capital, Steamboat Ventures | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2007 | $6M Series B | Steamboat Ventures | Defy Partners, H.I.G. Capital, Voyager Capital | Announced |
EdgeCast has raised $124.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
EdgeCast's investors include Performance Equity, Menlo Ventures, Steamboat Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Defy Partners, H.I.G. Capital, IVP, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Voyager Capital, Pravin Vazirani.
EdgeCast is a content delivery network (CDN) provider specializing in video-on-demand (VOD), live streaming, and edge computing services.[1][2][4] Originally founded in 2006, it now operates under Parler Cloud Technologies after a series of acquisitions, delivering high-performance content to media, gaming, and e-commerce clients like Parler Social and PlayTV.[1][2] Its infrastructure includes 25 data centers across seven countries, supporting low-latency delivery with DDoS protection, TLS 1.3, and integrations like Triton DataCenter, though it lacks features like WAF or bot mitigation.[1]
EdgeCast serves enterprises needing robust video streaming (HLS/DASH, RTMP ingest) and serverless edge functions, optimizing for global coverage via private backbones and peering.[1][4] Post-2025 revival, it focuses on performance, security, and scalability for digital media, helping platforms accelerate content while improving user experience metrics like Core Web Vitals.[1][4]
EdgeCast Networks was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, California, with backing from Steamboat Ventures, the venture arm of The Walt Disney Company, aiming to revolutionize content delivery amid the rise of digital video.[2][4] It quickly gained traction, achieving EBITDA positivity by Q2 2009, ranking third in the CDN industry per Yankee Group, and 13th on Deloitte's Fast 500 for North America in 2012.[2][4]
Key milestones include Verizon's acquisition in December 2013, integrating it into Verizon Digital Media Services alongside upLynk (a 2010-founded video streaming startup used by Disney-ABC).[2][3][4] Limelight Networks acquired it in 2022, rebranding to Edgio, which filed for bankruptcy in 2024.[1][2] EdgeCast's core technology was sold to Parler Cloud Technologies on February 10, 2025, reviving the brand independently.[1][2]
EdgeCast rides the surge in video streaming and edge computing demands, fueled by explosive growth in live events, gaming, and e-commerce post-pandemic.[1][4] Its timing aligns with 2025's edge revival after Edgio's bankruptcy, capitalizing on market gaps left by Akamai's selective asset grabs and the need for specialized CDNs beyond hyperscalers.[1][2]
Favorable forces include rising global video consumption, 5G-enabled low-latency needs, and edge shift for serverless apps, where EdgeCast's private network excels over public clouds.[1] It influences the ecosystem by enabling niche platforms (e.g., social media like Parler) to compete with video giants, democratizing high-quality delivery while prioritizing video over general-purpose features.[1][3]
EdgeCast's 2025 rebirth positions it to capture niche video and edge markets underserved by larger players, leveraging battle-tested tech for media/gaming growth.[1][2] Expect expansion in serverless edge functions and integrations with rising frameworks, driven by AI-enhanced streaming and real-time gaming trends.[1][4]
Its influence may grow via partnerships like Parler, targeting underserved social/video segments amid hyperscaler fatigue; watch for PoP expansions and security upgrades to challenge incumbents. This revival echoes its 2006 origins—pioneering delivery in a video-dominated era.[4]