What Viprinet does

Viprinet is a privately held German SD-WAN vendor founded in 2006 by Simon Kissel, inventor of the patented VPN-bonding method (filed 2005) that aggregates up to six heterogeneous physical WAN connections — including 5G, LTE/4G, UMTS/CDMA, ADSL2+/VDSL2, cable, satellite, and Gigabit Ethernet — into a single AES-256/SHA-1 encrypted tunnel between a branch Multichannel VPN Router and a Multichannel VPN Hub at the data center. The portfolio comprises modular and mobile Multichannel VPN Routers, physical Multichannel VPN Hubs (up to 2 Gbit/s aggregate), a cloud-deployable Viprinet Virtual VPN Hub (OVA/VMDK and AWS Community AMI), hot-swappable Hot Plug Modules for native DSL/LTE/5G/CDMA/Ethernet interfaces, the RuggedVPN next-generation firmware with Distributed Forward Error Correction and the WANoptimizer TCP acceleration feature, the Viprinet VPN Client, and optional licensed software features (Streaming Optimization, Hub Redundancy, Hub Tunnel Segmentation, Enhanced SNMP). Viprinet monetizes through one-time hardware sales plus the recurring Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) subscription program (Bronze/Silver/Gold), software feature licenses, Virtual VPN Hub subscription tunnels, paid Remote Assistance quotas, and OEM/white-label licensing (e.g., the Teslakom Wantastic router). The company reports 3,000+ customers across business ISPs, healthcare and telemedicine, broadcast, transportation, retail/PoS, construction and M2M/SCADA, public sector and education, with named reference customers including Moguntia Food Group, KiKxxl and Johannesbad Group. Distribution is almost entirely partner-led through a certified network covering at least 11 countries, with the operating entity Viprinet Technologies GmbH registered in Bingen am Rhein (HRB 48238) and operating the Viprinet trademark under license from Viprinet Europe GmbH; the Viprinet word mark itself is registered to Nerdtronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a structurally separate entity. Disclosed equity funding totals approximately $10.4M across three rounds in 2012, 2014 and 2016 from Franger Investment and related-party Kissel Ventures GmbH; no institutional venture round has been disclosed since.

Name

Viprinet

Legal name

Viprinet Technologies GmbH

Website

https://viprinet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viprinet is a German SD-WAN vendor (founded 2006) that sells patented multichannel VPN bonding routers, hubs, and cloud appliances to 3,000+ enterprise and ISP customers across healthcare, broadcast, transportation, retail, and public-sector verticals via certified partners in 11+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SD-WAN Networking Equipment

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Branch Routing (SD-WAN/Edge Routers) (HDAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) / SD-WAN Cloud Gateways (HDABALAF), VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD), VPN Gateways & Concentrators (IPsec/SSL) (HDAFAFAC)

Keywords

• SD-WAN networking
• WAN bonding routers
• Multichannel VPN equipment
• Network failover solutions
• Mobile broadband routing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bingen Am Rhein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales (Routers, Hubs, Hot Plug Modules, antennas): One-time sale of Multichannel VPN Routers (modular and mobile), Multichannel VPN Hubs, and Hot Plug Modules (ADSL2+, LTE/4G/5G, CDMA, Gigabit Ethernet) plus reception-solution antennas. Distributed primarily through certified sales partners.
2. Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) subscriptions: Recurring subscription tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) sold per device, providing firmware/software updates, partner or Viprinet phone and email support, hardware replacement (ARMA), free EOS upgrades on higher tiers, and access to RuggedVPN. Auto-billed via SEPA or credit card.
3. Software / feature licenses (one-time): Optional one-time license keys for Hub Redundancy, Hub Tunnel Segmentation, Enhanced SNMP Monitoring, Streaming Optimization, Remote Assistance quotas, and Viprinet VPN Client, activated via license.vipri.net.
4. Virtual VPN Hub subscription tunnels and VPN Clients: Per-subscription (minimum 30-day) billing for active VPN tunnels and VPN Clients on a Viprinet Virtual VPN Hub, with auto-renewal through the VLM portal.
5. Managed support services (Remote Assistance): Remote assistance quotas sold in packs of 4x15 or 20x15 minutes for second/third-level troubleshooting and remote network assistant sessions beyond free first-level email support.
6. VLM bundle licenses (project-based): Project-based VLM bundle license keys purchased through Viprinet sales channel that include a minimum number of devices; max term 3 years for Silver/Gold, 1 year for Bronze.
7. Technology licensing (OEM/white-label): Viprinet-licensed technology is offered to OEM partners such as Teslakom (Wantastic router), enabling third parties to build SD-WAN appliances that interoperate with the Viprinet product portfolio under license.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Viprinet designs, manufactures and sells SD-WAN hardware and supporting software based on its patented WAN Bonding technology. The core platform pairs Multichannel VPN Routers (modular and mobile variants) at branch or vehicle sites with Multichannel VPN Hubs (physical appliances or Virtual VPN Hub software) at data centers, aggregating up to six heterogeneous physical links (DSL, 3G/4G/5G, cable, satellite, Ethernet) into a single encrypted VPN tunnel. The portfolio also includes hot-swappable Hot Plug Modules, antennas, a VPN client, optional firmware features (Streaming Optimization, WANoptimizer, RuggedVPN) and the Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) subscription service.

Product overview

Viprinet delivers a modular SD-WAN platform-plus-modules architecture based on its patented WAN bonding technology, founded in 2006 by Simon Kissel. The portfolio centers on the Multichannel VPN Router (modular) and Multichannel VPN Router (mobile), deployed at branch or vehicle sites, and the Multichannel VPN Hub (available as physical appliances and as the cloud-deployable Virtual VPN Hub) at data centers. Together they establish encrypted bonded VPN tunnels across multiple heterogeneous physical links (5G, LTE/4G, DSL, cable, satellite, Ethernet). Hot Plug Modules provide native modem interfaces (ADSL2+, UMTS, LTE/5G, CDMA, Gigabit Ethernet) that can be swapped live, eliminating the need for external modems. Reception Solutions supply antennas and accessories for challenging reception environments. The Software offering bundles the Viprinet VPN Client (Windows/Mac) and license-activated features such as Streaming Optimization. All products run on the RuggedVPN next-generation firmware (introduced 2015) with the WANoptimizer TCP-acceleration feature, and are supported through the Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) subscription service. The Viprinet Infographics Generator 2.0 rounds out the portfolio as a network-planning tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multichannel VPN Router (modular) Stationary SD-WAN edge router with up to six physical WAN connections bonded via the patented Viprinet Principle into a single encrypted VPN tunnel to a Multichannel VPN Hub; uses Hot Plug Modules for native DSL/LTE/5G/Ethernet interfaces and supports a maximum bonding capacity of up to 200 Mbit/s. Targeted at enterprises, ISPs, healthcare, retail and public-sector sites needing high-availability site connectivity.
• Multichannel VPN Router (mobile) Mobile variant of the Multichannel VPN Router designed for in-vehicle and on-the-move deployments (buses, trains, emergency vehicles, ships), bonding multiple cellular/satellite links into a single high-availability tunnel for streaming, telemedicine and field connectivity. Targets fleet operators, broadcasters and public-safety customers.
• Multichannel VPN Hub Data-center endpoint device (physical appliances Hub 1000/1020/2000/2020/2030/5000/5010) that terminates bonded VPN tunnels from Multichannel VPN Routers, reassembles traffic and routes it to the Internet or corporate networks. Supports aggregate bandwidths up to 2 Gbit/s and optional Hub Redundancy and Tunnel Segmentation features. Targeted at ISPs and enterprise data centers.
• Viprinet Virtual VPN Hub Software-only cloud/virtual Hub that replicates the physical Hub's capabilities; deployed on VMware ESXi, KVM, VirtualBox or as an AWS Community AMI. Subscription-based licensing of VPN tunnels and VPN Clients per serial number; minimum 30-day subscription interval. Targeted at cloud-first enterprises and ISPs.
• Hot Plug Modules Hot-swappable native modem modules for Multichannel VPN Routers that can be inserted during live operation without service interruption. Variants include ADSL2+ Annex A/B, UMTS/HSPA/GPRS/EDGE, LTE/UMTS/HSPA+/GPRS/EDGE, LTE/DC-HSPA+/EDGE/GPS, CDMA 450 (Bands A/H/L), CDMA/EV-DO Sprint and Verizon USA, and Gigabit Ethernet. Sold as add-on hardware to router buyers.
• Reception Solutions Antenna and connectivity accessories (knuckle antennas and third-party antennas with SMA connectors) optimized for Viprinet mobile/cellular Hot Plug Modules to ensure adequate reception in vehicles, steel-reinforced buildings or remote outdoor installations. Sold as accessories to mobile router deployments.
• Viprinet VPN Client Software client that installs as a virtual network adapter to let remote computers (e.g., field-staff laptops, home offices) join a Viprinet Multichannel VPN Hub and dynamically use all available Internet links of the device; supported on Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac OS X 10.6+; requires a separate per-user license. Targeted at remote workers and field staff of Viprinet router/Hub customers.
• Streaming Optimization (BondingDiversity) License-activated firmware feature for latency-sensitive streaming/RDP/Citrix traffic over UMTS/3G that introduces a 'BondingDiversity' bonding method, heuristically sending packets over multiple lines so the receiver uses the first fully and quickly delivered packet. Licensed per Hub and per Router; useful for mobile video streaming and remote-desktop applications.
• Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) Subscription maintenance program (Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers) granting firmware/software updates (including RuggedVPN), phone and email support, ARMA remote-assistance quota, replacement for defective devices, and free hardware exchange at EOS. Auto-billed via SEPA direct debit or credit card; available for routers, hubs and network interface cards. Targeted at existing Viprinet hardware owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.999% connectivity uptime via WAN-bonding redundancy
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Broadcast Solutions Nordic OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Viprinet sales partner for the Nordic region (Finland/Scandinavia). Listed on the main Partners page and on the "Scandinavia" partner-locator entry; resells Viprinet Multichannel VPN Routers, Hubs and Hot Plug Modules.
• meinsystem.atcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian Viprinet sales partner listed on the Partners page and the "Austria" partner-locator entry. Provides local sales and first-level support for Viprinet SD-WAN solutions.
• ASCEND GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Viprinet sales partner covering Germany; listed on the Partners page and the "Germany" partner-locator entry.
• AnyWeb AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViprinet sales partner listed on the Partners page.
• comtrance GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViprinet sales partner listed on the Partners page.
• ALLNET Switzerland AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss Viprinet sales partner covering Switzerland; listed on the Partners page and the "Switzerland" partner-locator entry.
• Digital Mass Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Viprinet sales partner covering Australia; listed on the Partners page and the "Australia" partner-locator entry.
• Procyon NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch Viprinet sales partner covering the Netherlands; more than 17 years of experience in high-tech consulting and solutions for IT networks and communications. Acts as binding service provider and distributor for Viprinet products in the Netherlands (Venray HQ).
• XCommNet LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViprinet sales partner for the United Kingdom; listed on the Partners page and the "UK" partner-locator entry.
• AA-HA Group KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViprinet sales partner listed on the Partners page.
• SatService GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViprinet sales partner listed on the Partners page.
• New Alfatel 2002 s.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian Viprinet sales partner covering Italy; listed on the Partners page and the "Italy" partner-locator entry.
• ED SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek Viprinet sales partner covering Greece; listed on the Partners page and the "Greece" partner-locator entry.
• Covertech Sp. z o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish Viprinet sales partner covering Poland; listed on the Partners page and the "Poland" partner-locator entry.
• Teslakom (TESLAKOM BİLİŞİM VE TELEKOMÜNİKASYON A.Ş.)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTurkish Viprinet sales partner (Turkey) and technology licensee. Offers the Wantastic router based on Viprinet-licensed technology, optimized for low-cost SD-WAN use and combinable with Viprinet's full router and hub portfolio via additional license. Provides sales, project planning, installation, maintenance and professional technical support in Turkey, Istanbul.
• RAM Infotechnology B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch Viprinet sales partner headquartered in Utrecht. ICT service provider offering premium security solutions, hosting and SaaS for payment service providers (PCI-DSS); certified to DIN ISO 9001, 27001, NEN7510 and NICTIZ. Provides end-customer support and Viprinet solutions to public authorities, care providers and financial institutions.
• VLM Support (service partner / Viprinet Technologies GmbH)flagshipOthersVLM Support is the operating company (Viprinet Technologies GmbH) that runs the Viprinet website under license from Viprinet Europe GmbH, hosts the central support portal at support.viprinet.com and serves as the service partner for the Viprinet Lifetime Maintenance (VLM) program and global license activation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peplink: Direct competitor in multi-WAN bonding SD-WAN via SpeedFusion, offering routers that aggregate cellular, DSL, satellite and Ethernet links — the closest functional analog to Viprinet's Multichannel VPN Routers across enterprise and mobile verticals.
• Mushroom Networks: Direct peer in packet-level WAN bonding (Truffle), selling appliances that aggregate broadband and cellular links with similar high-availability claims and an SMB/mid-market channel.
• FatPipe Networks: Long-standing WAN bonding / SD-WAN vendor (FatPipe MPVPN, WARP) competing head-to-head with Viprinet on multi-link redundancy and link aggregation for branch and remote-site connectivity.
• Talari Networks (Oracle): Direct competitor in packet-level WAN bonding for SD-WAN, now part of Oracle; targets similar enterprise MPLS-replacement use cases with hardware and virtual appliances.

Broad incumbents

• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Broad incumbent in wireless/WAN edge networking for vehicles, IoT and branch — overlaps with Viprinet's mobile Multichannel VPN Router use cases (buses, emergency vehicles, retail) at much larger scale inside Ericsson.
• Cisco (Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela): Broad incumbent in enterprise SD-WAN via Viptela and Meraki, offering cloud-delivered SD-WAN that competes with Viprinet's branch and MPLS-replacement proposition across global enterprise accounts.
• Fortinet (FortiGate SD-WAN): Broad incumbent offering integrated SD-WAN inside FortiGate appliances and FortiSASE, addressing the same enterprise and branch WAN use cases as Viprinet but at significantly greater scale and with security bundled in.
• Versa Networks: SD-WAN and SASE vendor competing across enterprise branch networking; offers both hardware and virtual form factors that overlap with Viprinet's Router/Hub and Virtual VPN Hub positioning.
• Huawei (NetEngine AR / SD-WAN): Global incumbent offering enterprise branch SD-WAN routers and AR series appliances that compete with Viprinet's Multichannel VPN Routers, particularly in EMEA service-provider and ISP channels.

Emerging players

• Aryaka Networks: Managed SD-WAN/SASE provider with global private backbone; overlaps with Viprinet on MPLS-replacement and multi-site connectivity but delivers as a managed cloud service rather than customer premises hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Viprinet
• Facebookfacebook.com/viprinetinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viprinet

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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