Netmaker
Netmaker, formerly known as Gravitl, is a B2B infrastructure company based in Asheville, NC, specializing in virtual networking solutions using WireGuard technology.
Company Overview
Based in Asheville, NC, USA, Netmaker operates within the B2B infrastructure sector and employs a seven-member team. The company, formerly known as Gravitl, focuses on delivering advanced virtual networking solutions. Netmaker leverages WireGuard technology to automate secure connections across devices, clouds, virtual machines, and servers.
Y-Combinator Participation
Netmaker participated in the Winter 2022 batch of Y-Combinator, a prominent startup accelerator. This involvement provided the company with vital resources and networking opportunities to advance its virtual networking solutions.
Core Features
Netmaker offers a robust range of features including Egress Gateway, Mesh VPN, Ingress Gateway, Relay, Access Control Lists, DNS, Metrics & Monitoring, Failover, User Management, and IoT Client Gateway. These features facilitate the creation of efficient, secure, and managed virtual networks.
Technology and Performance
Netmaker is built on WireGuard, promising virtual network speeds up to 10x faster than traditional alternatives. Performance comparisons indicate speeds up to 16x faster than Nebula, 15x faster than OpenVPN, 14x faster than Tinc, and 5x faster than TailScale. The platform supports distributed systems and streamlines the process of connecting and managing networks.
Resources and Documentation
Netmaker provides an array of resources including the Netmaker app, a GitHub repository, detailed documentation, a knowledge center, a glossary, and a partner program. These resources help users create Software Defined Networks (SDN) efficiently, with guidance on logging into dashboards or CLI, creating networks, adding hosts, and configuring various features.
Industry Endorsements
Netmaker has received endorsements from notable companies such as Ahoy Games, Open Circle, O'Brien & Partners, System-Fuchs GmbH, Cleanflo Water Technologies, Metric Angel, Altum Technologies, Edgeflare, and Unwired Networks. These endorsements underscore the trust and reliability Netmaker has built within the industry.