Edgegap Technologies Inc.

Edgegap Technologies Inc. specializes in providing multiplayer game server hosting and orchestration solutions, utilizing a global edge network to ensure low-latency experiences for gamers worldwide. Edgegap Technologies Inc. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

The company focuses on multiplayer game server orchestration and has pivoted towards enhancing its technology to reduce online gaming latency. Founded by Mathieu Duperré, who has prior experience in the tech industry, Edgegap has completed a total of 3 funding deals. In November 2021, Edgegap raised USD 7. 000 mn in Series A funding led by Konvoy Ventures, with participation from GFR Fund, Akamai Technologies, Inc.

, and Liberty Global Plc. This round marks the total amount raised by the company. Edgegap specializes in multiplayer game server hosting and orchestration, leveraging a global edge network to provide seamless, low-latency hosting solutions. Their primary offering allows game developers to containerize their game servers and deploy them across over 615 locations worldwide, ensuring that players can access games with minimal delays regardless of their geographical location.

This regionless hosting approach is designed to address the challenges of multiplayer gaming by optimizing server distribution and scaling server capacity in real-time according to player demand. Edgegap's services target a diverse client base including gaming studios and publishers of various sizes, aiming to enhance online gaming experiences without the heavy operational costs associated with traditional public cloud hosting. The company operates across multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a global audience of gamers and game developers. Edgegap's revenue model revolves around a pay-per-use pricing structure, allowing clients to incur costs only when their game servers are actively being utilized by players.

This model eliminates upfront costs and fixed monthly fees, positioning Edgegap as a cost-effective solution for game developers seeking to manage their multiplayer infrastructure efficiently. Clients are charged based on game server usage, with transactions occurring at a granular level, such as per minute of server use during online matches. By focusing on flexible pricing, Edgegap aims to reduce total operational costs by up to 70% compared to traditional hosting solutions. The company’s flagship products, including various orchestration and hosting services, are tailored to meet the needs of the gaming industry, making them attractive to developers looking for efficient and scalable solutions.

In November 2021, Edgegap Technologies Inc. raised USD 7. 000 mn in Series A funding to support its ongoing development of reducing online gaming latency and streamlining support. The company plans to expand its team and enhance its offerings to game studios.

Future initiatives will include launching new products designed to further optimize server orchestration and gaming experiences. Additionally, Edgegap is targeting expansion into new geographic markets, with specific plans to increase its presence in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023.