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NS1 delivers precision control over internet traffic
About NS1
In 2013, Kris Beevers, Alex Vayl, and Jonathan Sullivan embarked on a mission to revolutionize internet traffic management. They founded NS1, a company focused on providing advanced DNS and traffic management solutions. Their goal was to enhance the performance and reliability of internet applications, a critical need in an increasingly digital world.
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NS1 quickly gained traction, securing a total of $125 million in funding over several rounds. This financial backing allowed the company to innovate and expand its offerings, catering to a growing list of clients who required robust and scalable DNS solutions.
The company's journey reached a significant milestone in February 2023 when IBM announced its intention to acquire NS1. This acquisition marked a new chapter for NS1, as it joined forces with a global technology leader. The move was seen as a strategic fit, enabling IBM to enhance its hybrid cloud and network automation capabilities.
Throughout its journey, NS1 remained committed to its core mission of improving internet infrastructure. The founders' vision and the team's dedication positioned NS1 as a leader in the DNS management space, ultimately leading to its successful acquisition by IBM.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 62
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.1/100
- Industry
- Hosting
- Sector
- Hosting, Web Hosting
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Jan 2023
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- CORPORATE SPINOUT
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning NS1.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Mar 2023 | $0 | — | IBM | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Jul 2020 | $40M | $160M | Energy Impact Partners | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for NS1 is 190 monthly website visits, up 18.8% over the last three months. NS1's team declined 6.1% over the past year.
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Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Mango Capital
Series A13 investors entered at this stage
Sigma Prime Ventures
Flybridge Capital Partners
Founder Collective
Entrée Capital
Adrian Kunzle
Jeff Seibert
Wayne Chang
Alex Vayl
Center Electric
DTCP
Two Sigma Ventures
Titanium Ventures- BIBlue Ant Investments
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
Notable Capital
Salesforce Ventures
Dell Technologies Capital
Cisco Investments
Energy Impact Partners
Other known investors1 additional known investor
IBM
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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