Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

• Mission: Cloudflare's mission is to help build a better Internet by providing secure, fast, and reliable services.

• Founded: Cloudflare was founded in July 2009.

• Founders: Matthew Prince, Michelle Zatlyn, and Lee Holloway.

• Key People:

• Matthew Prince (Co-founder & CEO)

• Michelle Zatlyn (Co-founder & President)

• Lee Holloway (Co-founder)

• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Cloudflare is primarily known for its content delivery network (CDN) services, distributed domain name server (DNS) services, internet security, DDoS mitigation services, and distributed web infrastructure.

Products

• Cloudflare Connectivity Cloud:

• Description: A unified platform that provides connectivity and integrates security, performance, and reliability services for a diverse range of internet properties.

• Key Features:

• Provides visibility and control over IT and security.

• Enhances security and resilience while minimizing attack surfaces.

• Accelerates both application and network performance.

• Reduces costs and complexity for enterprises.

• SASE and SSE Services:

• Description: Services aimed at connecting and securing employees, devices, and data across an organization.

• Key Features:

• Ensures secure access across different points within the organization.

• Delivers comprehensive security measures against cyber threats.

• App and Infrastructure Services:

• Description: Services intended to provide security, reliability, and performance for digital products and infrastructures.

• Key Features:

• Enhances the performance of digital applications.

• Delivers robust security measures for network infrastructures.

• Developer Services:

• Description: Tools designed to enable developers to build and deploy full-stack applications efficiently.

• Key Features:

• Provides integrated compute, storage, and networking capabilities.

• Facilitates easier and more rapid deployment of applications.

Recent Developments

• Acquisitions:

• Kivera Acquisition: Cloudflare acquired Kivera to incorporate simple, preventative cloud security into its SASE platform.

• BastionZero Acquisition: Cloudflare acquired BastionZero to enhance Zero Trust infrastructure access within its SASE platform.

• Partnerships:

• U.S. Ski & Snowboard: Cloudflare established a partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as both a sponsorship partner and customer.

• Reports and Recognitions:

• Cloudflare was named in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE and recognized as a strong performer in The Forrester Wave™ for Bot Management Software.

• Cloudflare was also identified as a leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape evaluation for Zero Trust Network Access.

• Founder's Letter: Cloudflare released its 2024 Founder's Letter, celebrating its 14th anniversary and highlighting its contributions to improving internet infrastructure.

• Insight Reports:

• A survey insight revealed that 86% of respondents find security complexity leaving them vulnerable, which Cloudflare addresses through its offerings.

• Cloudflare published insights on how cyberattacks, particularly phishing, can be mitigated through their strategic approach.

• Additional Reports:

• Evaluation of the economic impact of Cloudflare’s services showing significant ROI and security benefits for enterprises.

• 2024 ESG and Application Security reports were released to address security challenges faced by modern web applications and supply chain risks.

No further specific information is available regarding the number of employees, company revenue, or additional recent developments beyond those listed above.