Company Research Report: Cloudflare, Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Cloudflare, Inc.

• Mission: Cloudflare's mission is to help build a better internet by improving security, performance, and reliability for websites, applications, and networks.

• Founded: Cloudflare was founded in 2009.

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

• Key People:

• Matthew Prince (Co-founder & CEO)

• Michelle Zatlyn (Co-founder, President, & COO)

• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States.

• Number of Employees: Approximately 3,088 employees as of the recent report.

• Revenue: As of 2024, Cloudflare's revenue is in the range of billions, given its vast global operations.

• Known For: Cloudflare is renowned for its global cloud platform that delivers a range of network services to improve the security, performance, and reliability of on-premise, hybrid, cloud, and SaaS applications.

Products

• Connectivity Cloud:

• Description: A unified platform to connect, secure, and improve the performance of applications and networks across various environments, including on-premise, public cloud, SaaS, and the Internet.

• Key Features:

• Visibility and control for IT and security.

• Improved application performance and security.

• Cost and complexity reduction.

• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Security Service Edge) Services:

• Description: Services to connect and secure digital assets, employees, and networks.

• Key Features:

• Comprehensive security across hybrid environments.

• Network performance enhancement.

• Reduced complexity of security architectures.

• Developer Services:

• Description: Tools for building and deploying full-stack applications efficiently.

• Key Features:

• Integrated compute, storage, and networking capabilities.

• Focus on developer velocity and simplification.

Recent Developments

• New Products and Features:

• Cloudflare Acquired Kivera to enhance its SASE platform with simple, preventative cloud security.

• Introduction of new capabilities to the connectivity cloud to accelerate IT and security strategies for enterprises.

• Partnerships:

• Collaboration with Porsche Informatik to manage traffic and automate cloud migration tasks.

• Sponsorship partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, enriching Cloudflare’s customer list.

• Recognition:

• Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Application Platforms.

• Named 'Leader' in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Edge Delivery Services.

• Rated as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management Software, Q3 2024.

• Internal Developments:

• Celebrated its 14th anniversary with continued commitment to improving the internet experience globally.

This report is based solely on the available data and includes no external commentary or analysis beyond what was provided.