StackPath

Mid-tier edge computing and CDN provider that competed with Cloudflare, Fastly, and Akamai before winding down core services in 2022

StackPath is a Dallas-based edge computing company that provides an integrated platform combining content delivery network (CDN) services, web application security (WAF, DDoS protection), and edge cloud computing infrastructure. Founded in 2015 through the acquisition of MaxCDN, StackPath rapidly expanded its portfolio by acquiring multiple companies including Highwinds, Fireblade, and Clarksville to build a comprehensive edge services platform. The company operates a globally distributed network of Points of Presence (PoPs) designed to bring compute, storage, and security capabilities closer to end users, reducing latency and improving application performance. StackPath's platform serves a broad range of customers from SMBs to large enterprises, offering services such as CDN, secure web gateway, WAF, DDoS mitigation, DNS, and edge computing workloads. Its architecture is notable for integrating security natively into the delivery layer rather than treating it as a bolt-on service, which differentiates it from traditional CDN providers. The company raised significant venture capital and pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy to compete with established players like Cloudflare, Fastly, and Akamai. In the AdTech ecosystem, StackPath is relevant as infrastructure for ad delivery, video streaming, and web performance optimization. However, the company faced operational challenges in later years — in 2022, StackPath wound down its edge computing and CDN business, selling certain assets and transitioning customers. The company's CDN and edge services were largely discontinued or transferred, marking a significant contraction from its earlier ambitions as a full-stack edge platform.