Domainr
Acquisition in 2023
Domainr is a San Francisco-based company that assists users in discovering suitable names for their businesses or projects by navigating the extensive domain name space, including popular extensions like .com, .net, and .org. The company provides a software platform that features instant search capabilities and context-aware suggestions, enabling users to identify relevant available top-level domains. Domainr earns revenue through commissions on domain name purchases, as well as through promotions on its website and API. It collaborates with domain registries, brokers, and accredited registrars to enhance its offerings, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to establish an online presence. Domainr is owned and operated by nb.io, LLC.
Glitch
Acquisition in 2022
Glitch, Inc. is a New York City-based company that offers an online platform designed for users to create web applications easily. Founded in 2000, Glitch serves a diverse community of creators, ranging from novice coders to experienced developers. The platform features a collaborative code editor that allows multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, akin to Google Docs for coding. Users can initiate projects without complex installation processes, with all creations automatically published to the web and updates applied in real time. Glitch has fostered a community that has developed over 2.5 million apps, which are available for remixing and customization. The company was originally founded as Fog Creek Software by Joel Spolsky and Michael Pryor, with Anil Dash currently serving as its CEO.
Signal Sciences
Acquisition in 2020
Signal Sciences Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in web application security through its software as a service (SaaS) platform. The company provides next-generation web application firewalls (WAF) and runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions, safeguarding over 40,000 applications and managing more than a trillion production requests monthly. Its patented architecture offers comprehensive and scalable threat protection, making it particularly effective in modern development environments. Signal Sciences serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare, media, entertainment, and government, and counts notable companies like Under Armour and Aflac among its clients. The company has received multiple accolades, including the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Award for WAF and recognition as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. Additionally, it has been honored with awards such as Technology of the Year from InfoWorld and the Best DevOps Security Tool from Computing's DevOps Excellence Awards. In October 2020, Signal Sciences became a subsidiary of Fastly, Inc.
CDN Sumo
Acquisition in 2014
CDN Sumo is a content delivery network (CDN) established in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas. The company specializes in providing content management application software that facilitates the efficient delivery of various content types, including videos, images, HTML, and JavaScript. Its platform is designed for PaaS-based systems, allowing users to access and distribute content quickly and uniformly from diverse locations. Through its innovative solutions, CDN Sumo aims to enhance the performance and reliability of content delivery for businesses and developers.