Akamai Technologiesrevenue, market cap & funding
Brand Protection SoftwareUnited StatesFounded 1998CEO Tom Leighton
Public companyAkamai operates a content delivery network, or CDN, which entails locating servers at the edges of networks so its customers, which store content on Akamai servers, can reach their own customers faster, more securely, and with better quality.
- Customers
- 7K
Akamai Technologies revenue
Akamai Technologies' annual revenue was $4.2B in December 2025 (Company Website). That is up 5% from $4B a year earlier.
All 3 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | $3.2B | SEC filing |
| Dec 2024 | $4B | Company Website |
| Dec 2025 | $4.2B | Company Website |
Akamai Technologies market cap
Akamai Technologies is a public company. Its market capitalisation was $15.9B in September 2026.
Akamai Technologies funding rounds & investors
Akamai Technologies has raised $35M in one round, in May 1999.
Rounds before the IPO
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Funding round | $35M |
| Total raised | $35M |
Akamai Technologies CEO, founders & employees
Tom Leighton founded Akamai Technologies in 1998 and runs it as CEO. Akamai Technologies had 10.3K employees (December 2024).
- Tom LeightonFounder & CEO
All 2 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.3K | – |
| Apr 2021 | 7,867 | – |
Akamai Technologies FAQ
What is Akamai Technologies' revenue?
Akamai Technologies' annual revenue was $4.2B in December 2025, according to the company's website.
Is Akamai Technologies publicly traded?
Yes. Akamai Technologies is a public company, with a market capitalisation of $15.9B in September 2026.
How much funding has Akamai Technologies raised?
Akamai Technologies raised $35M in one funding round, in May 1999.
How many employees does Akamai Technologies have?
Akamai Technologies had 10.3K employees in December 2024.
Who is the CEO of Akamai Technologies?
Tom Leighton is the CEO of Akamai Technologies and founded the company in 1998.
Who founded Akamai Technologies?
Tom Leighton founded Akamai Technologies in 1998.
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