What Netstream does

Netstream AG is a Swiss-managed IT and cloud services provider founded in 1999 and headquartered in Wallisellen, operating a network of four data centers (two company-owned in Dübendorf) plus a dedicated signal reception facility in the greater Zurich area. The company serves Swiss mid-market and enterprise customers, as well as MSP/reseller partners, broadcasters, network operators, and municipalities, with a portfolio that includes the Virtual Data Center (VDC) on VMware Cloud Director, the Netstream Workload Availability Service (NWAS) for disaster recovery on Zerto Continuous Data Protection, Acronis-based backup, EDR endpoint security, managed workplace services, and a separate Netstream TV (TVaaS) streaming and DVB-C/IPTV distribution business. Netstream holds ISO 27001, VMware Cloud Verified, VMware Zero Carbon Committed, Swiss Hosting, Swiss Made Software, and Acronis Gold Service Provider credentials, and was founded by Reto Kasser as CTO and led today by CEO Alexis Caceda.

The platform architecture is VMware-centric: VMware Cloud Director provides multi-tenant orchestration across public, private, and edge cloud configurations; VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCDA) enables platform-independent cold migration from heterogeneous hypervisors (Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM, Nutanix AHV, bare metal); and Zerto CDP delivers hypervisor-level replication with sub-15-second RTO. The TVaaS business runs in parallel, offering DVB-C signal distribution, IPTV infrastructure, RF overlay for coaxial networks, and multi-screen streaming (iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, web) — a domain specialization distinct from the cloud stack but sharing the Swiss data-center footprint.

The revenue model combines usage-based cloud consumption (pay-as-you-go VDC with optional prepaid reserved capacity), recurring managed-service subscriptions (NWAS, backup, EDR, workplace, TVaaS), MSP/reseller channel resale, and project-based professional services for migration and DR strategy. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales, inside sales, online consultation booking in German/English/French, a self-serve 14-day VDC trial, and a partner program that lets MSPs white-label or resell Netstream services. Netstream is a privately held, bootstrapped Swiss firm with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and two identified Swiss legal entities (Netstream AG as primary; Netstream Cloud AG as a wholly owned subsidiary).

Name

Netstream

Legal name

Netstream AG

Website

https://netstream.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netstream is a Swiss-managed IT and cloud services provider operating four Zurich-area data centers, delivering VMware-based Virtual Data Center infrastructure, Zerto-powered disaster recovery, managed security/backup/workplace services, and a TVaaS streaming business to Swiss mid-market and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

Keywords

• Cloud infrastructure services
• Disaster recovery solutions
• Managed IT services
• Virtual data center
• TV streaming solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallisellen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Infrastructure Services (VDC): Virtual Data Center (VDC) cloud computing services providing virtualized server infrastructure in public, private, or edge cloud configurations. Billed on a consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) model with resource reservation capabilities. Customers can also use reserved capacity under CAPEX-style prepaid arrangements.
2. Managed Services (Availability, Backup, Security, Workplace): Ongoing managed IT services including NWAS (disaster recovery/workload availability), backup, cybersecurity/EDR, and workplace management. These are subscription-based managed services typically billed monthly or annually with tiered resource configurations.
3. Partner / MSP Services: Services delivered through MSP and reseller partners who resell Netstream's cloud infrastructure as an extension of their own service portfolios. Netstream provides the underlying infrastructure while partners manage customer relationships.
4. Netstream TV / Media Streaming: Customized streaming and TV signal solutions (TVaaS) for broadcasters, network operators, municipalities, and enterprises. Revenue generated through service fees for signal processing, platform delivery, and infrastructure support.
5. Professional Services & Consulting: Migration support, disaster recovery strategy development, and implementation consulting services. Netstream works with customers to analyze existing infrastructure, define criticality assessments, and design target environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Netstream is a Swiss IT provider that operates four owned data centers in the greater Zurich area to deliver secure cloud infrastructure and managed IT services. Its core offerings include a VMware-based Virtual Data Center (VDC) for public, private, and edge cloud workloads, alongside disaster recovery, backup, endpoint security (EDR), managed workplace services, and customized TV/streaming (TVaaS) solutions. The company serves Swiss businesses, network operators, municipalities, and broadcasters with data sovereignty and compliance built into all services.

Product overview

Netstream bietet ein modulares Cloud-Services-Portfolio aus der Schweiz mit dem Virtual Data Center (VDC) als zentrale Kernplattform auf VMware-Basis. Das Angebot umfasst fünf Hauptprodukte: VDC (Virtual Data Center) als flexible Infrastruktur-Grundlage für Public, Private und Edge Cloud; NWAS (Workload Availability Service) für Disaster Recovery und Workload-Mobilität auf Zerto-Technologie; Backup mit Acronis-Backup-Integration; Security (EDR) für Cybersicherheit; sowie Workplace für Managed Workplaces. Ergänzt wird das Portfolio durch den Netstream TV Streaming-Service (TVAAS) für individuelle TV-Lösungen und dedizierte Add-on-Funktionen wie Cold Migration, ein Disaster Recovery Plan Template und einen Online Criticality Assessment Calculator. Das Ganze wird über das zentrale Netstream Cloud Center verwaltet, unterstützt durch Knowledge Base und Support-Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Data Center (VDC) A VMware-based virtualized data center delivered from Netstream's Swiss cloud, enabling flexible server virtualization across public, private, or edge cloud environments with centralized platform management, resource reservation, API control, and role-based access management. Targeted at Swiss businesses and IT departments seeking cloud infrastructure with data sovereignty.
• Netstream Workload Availability Service (NWAS) Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service powered by Zerto's Continuous Data Protection replication technology, providing hypervisor-level replication of VMs, applications, or databases to Netstream's Swiss data centers with sub-15-second recovery time objectives. Supports Virtual Protection Group (VPG) technology, SQL VSS Writer integration, and parallel VM replication for enterprise customers with business-critical workloads.
• Backup

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovery time objective (RTO) under 15 seconds for disaster recovery scenarios via Zerto CDP technology.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Schweiz (HPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2023HPE partnered with Netstream to bring Zerto's data availability platform to the Swiss market. HPE's Zerto platform is used by Netstream as the underlying technology for its Workload Availability Service (NWAS), enabling enterprise disaster recovery with sub-15-second RTO. HPE supported Netstream in launching the service and co-markets the solution in Switzerland.
• Zerto (HPE company)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 March 2023Zerto, now part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, provides its Continuous Data Protection (CDP) replication technology and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) platform powering Netstream's NWAS. Netstream integrates Zerto's technology as the core disaster recovery engine, enabling hypervisor-level replication, sub-15-second RTO, and cross-hypervisor workload mobility.
• VMware (Broadcom)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetstream operates a VMware-based cloud infrastructure validated through VMware Cloud Verified status. The platform uses VMware Cloud Director for multi-tenant orchestration, ESXi/vSphere for virtualization, and VMware Cloud Director Availability for workload migration. Netstream also participates in VMware's Zero Carbon Committed initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Exoscale (A1 Group): Swiss-founded public cloud IaaS provider (now part of A1 Group) offering compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Directly comparable in offering a Switzerland-located IaaS platform targeting developers, SMBs, and enterprises.
• Infomaniak Network SA: Swiss independent cloud and hosting provider offering IaaS, managed hosting, and SaaS services from own data centers in Switzerland. Most direct Swiss-only competitor to Netstream, sharing data sovereignty positioning and mid-market/enterprise customer focus.
• Cyon GmbH: Swiss hosting provider offering web hosting, virtual servers, and managed cloud services from data centers in Switzerland. Comparable as a Swiss-only hosting/cloud provider with overlapping SMB and developer customer segments.
• Hostpoint AG: One of Switzerland's largest hosting and cloud providers, offering shared hosting, virtual servers, and managed cloud services to Swiss SMBs and developers. Comparable product portfolio (virtualized infrastructure, Swiss data residency) targeting a similar Swiss customer base.
• Green Datacenter AG: Swiss data center and cloud/hosting provider operating its own facilities in Switzerland. Comparable as a Swiss-located cloud infrastructure and managed hosting provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Switzerland: Global hyperscaler operating a Zurich AWS Region, competing for the same Swiss enterprise and regulated workloads. While Netstream offers managed services and Swiss data sovereignty that AWS does not replicate natively, AWS sets the price/performance benchmark that mid-market buyers compare against.
• Swisscom AG (Cloud & B2B): Switzerland's incumbent telecom operator offering a broad portfolio including Swisscom Cloud, managed services, and enterprise IT solutions. Overlaps with Netstream's enterprise and managed-services offerings but as part of a much wider telecommunications portfolio.
• OVHcloud SA: European cloud provider offering IaaS, bare metal, hosted private cloud, and managed services across multiple European data centers. Comparable in providing VMware-based private cloud and IaaS services, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Microsoft Azure — Switzerland: Hyperscaler with Swiss data center regions serving enterprise and regulated customers in Switzerland. Overlaps with Netstream's IaaS and VMware-based cloud offerings while operating at global scale with broader ecosystem integration.

Regional players

• Hetzner Online GmbH: German cloud and hosting provider operating own data centers in Germany and Finland, offering virtual servers, dedicated hosting, and managed cloud services. Comparable in business model (own data centers, virtualized infrastructure, developer/SMB focus) but primarily serves DACH/Nordics rather than Switzerland specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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