The startup offers a secure open-source hybrid cloud platform that enables local management of unlimited network resources across various devices, including servers, desktops, and mobile devices. This technology facilitates seamless and secure connectivity for users ranging from casual individuals to large enterprises, addressing the challenge of managing diverse network environments efficiently.
Funding
$24.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Managing networks across diverse environments, including IoT devices, SD-WANs, and VPNs, often involves complex configurations, expensive hardware, and vendor lock-in. Traditional networking solutions struggle to provide seamless connectivity, unified control, and robust security across distributed resources.
Solution
ZeroTier offers a software-defined networking platform that simplifies the creation and management of secure, global networks. By providing a network overlay, ZeroTier enables direct connections between devices and locations, regardless of their underlying network infrastructure. The platform eliminates the need for complex hardware setups and vendor-specific solutions, offering a unified control plane for all networks. With end-to-end encryption, unique cryptographic IDs, and a lightweight agent, ZeroTier ensures secure and reliable connectivity for diverse use cases, including IoT deployments, SD-WANs, and VPN replacements.
Target Audience
ZeroTier targets IT teams, developers, MSPs, and organizations in industries such as auto & transport, defense, manufacturing, and IoT, who require secure, scalable, and easily manageable networking solutions across diverse environments.
Features
- Software-defined networking: Eliminates the need for expensive hardware and manual configuration.
- Secure network overlay: Creates direct, encrypted connections between devices, bypassing the need to route traffic through centralized servers.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Supports a wide range of operating systems and hardware devices, including routers and IoT devices.
- Centralized dashboard: Provides a unified view of all networks and connected devices, simplifying network management.
- Lightweight agent: Installs easily on various devices with minimal resource footprint.
- API and webhook integrations: Enables seamless integration with existing infrastructure and DevOps workflows.
- Vendor-agnostic platform: Offers flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in.
- Support for air-gapped deployments: Allows for secure networking in environments with no external internet access.