Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2015-09
Stage
Mature
Founded
2007
Headcount
1,505
HQ
Netanya, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security
About
Hola is an Israeli startup that provides a freemium web and mobile application offering a peer-to-peer VPN service. It enables users to browse the web without censorship, access geo-restricted content, and enjoy faster video streaming. The company also developed a video distribution network (CDN) for publishers. Hola's technology utilizes a peer-to-peer network where free users share their idle processing power, which is then sold to commercial customers through its Luminati network. Hola was founded with the goal of making the internet faster, more open, and cheaper to operate through advanced routing technologies.
Headcount over time
1,505 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Netanya, Israel · HQ / main office
Show all offices (1 more)
- L'viv, Ukraine
Q&A
- What is Hola's primary business?
- Hola is a VPN service provider that offers solutions for faster internet access through social routing, online security, anonymity, and access to geo-restricted content.
- When was Hola founded?
- Hola was founded in January 2008.
- What is Hola's total funding to date?
- Hola has raised a total of $34,000,000 across multiple funding rounds.
- Who were the lead investors in Hola's October 2012 funding round?
- Horizons Ventures was a lead investor in Hola's October 2012 funding round.
- Which investors participated in Hola's September 2015 funding round?
- Magma Venture Partners and Orange Digital Ventures participated in Hola's September 2015 funding round.
- Where is Hola's headquarters located?
- Hola's headquarters is located in Netanya, Israel.
- Who are the co-founders of Hola?
- The co-founders of Hola are Ofer Vilenski, who serves as Co-founder & Executive Chairman, and Derry Shribman, who is the Co-founder & CTO.
Team · 2
Ofer Vilenski
Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
Derry Shribman
Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure SecurityMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Distribution
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesPlug-in
Target customers
Communication ServicesBroadband Networks & NGNFixed LineWireless & MobileConsumers
Business model
B2CB2B
Tags
vpncdnservice-providersfirewallp2psaasisp
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | hola.org |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/820275 | |
| facebook.com/HolaBetterInternet | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCmOUwA-Dx8KUeIhJcS9-GzA |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Hola Networks Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Former names | ZON Networks, Hypernet |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Employees (exact) | 1505 |
| Offices | L'viv |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 53 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 7 |
|---|
GitHub
| Top repos | challenge_word_classifier, challenge_haggling, challenge_jsdash, player, video.js |
|---|
App Store
| App | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Hola VPN | 4.7928 | |
| Hola VPN Privacy & Security | 3.87613 |
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | hola.org |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 51 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515719813 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2017-09-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | דרך אבא הלל 16 רמת גן |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | דו~ח שנתי |