What Nethost does

Nethost (NETHOST s.r.o.) is a Czech privately-held cloud and hosting infrastructure provider with over 20 years of operational history, headquartered in Brno with offices in Prague and Bratislava. The company operates its own proprietary cloud spanning three geographically separated Availability Zones (two in Prague, one in Brno) interconnected via an owned optical network, managing 1,500+ physical servers and 6,500+ active systems while serving customers across 35 countries. The product portfolio spans shared web hosting and Cloud VPS at the SMB/developer tier (entry from 20 Kč/month), fully managed Kubernetes clusters and dedicated servers for mid-market and enterprise, and AI/GPU infrastructure powered by NVIDIA GB10 (128 GB VRAM) and Intel GB70 accelerators. Proprietary technology components include Nethost Advanced Monitor (processing 100+ billion data points daily with 3,500+ tests/second), the Spongefinger security suite (WAF, IPFW, Prelogin), the PDS backup platform (100 million backups/month at up to 40 Gbit/s recovery), and the first commercial deployment of post-quantum cryptography in the Czech Republic. The platform holds ISO 9001:2016 and ISO/IEC 27001:2014 certifications.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining self-service online registration through register.nethost.cz and the klientská sekce client portal (with 60-second VPS provisioning) targeting SMBs and individual developers, alongside direct enterprise field sales for managed servers, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure administration, and AI infrastructure. Revenue is generated across recurring subscriptions (webhosting/VPS, managed servers, Kubernetes, security services, managed Cloudflare, AI infrastructure), usage-based billing (Sponge S3 storage from 0.60 Kč/GB/month, PDS backup from 0.40 Kč/GB/month), and professional services covering disaster recovery, NIS-2/DORA compliance consulting, penetration testing, and load testing. The customer base spans SMBs, mid-market and enterprise (named customers include Toyota, RSM Czech Republic, Webnode, Recruitis, Partners, Lekar, Cyber Solutions), technology and AI companies, government and regulated sectors, and e-commerce, with the company explicitly positioning around EU regulatory compliance (NIS-2, DORA, ISO 27001) and Czech/EU data residency.

Name

Nethost

Legal name

NETHOST s.r.o.

Website

https://nethost.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nethost (NETHOST s.r.o.) is a Czech private cloud and hosting provider operating its own three-zone infrastructure across Prague and Brno, delivering managed servers, Kubernetes, VPS, security services, AI GPU infrastructure, and NIS-2/DORA compliance packages to SMB, mid-market, enterprise, and regulated-sector customers across 35 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure & Managed Hosting

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK), Cloud Networking & Virtual Networking (VPC/VNet) (HDABAFAG), Infrastructure & Network Monitoring (NPM/NPMD) (HDABAJAA), Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Managed cloud hosting
• Cloud VPS services
• Managed Kubernetes infrastructure
• DDoS protection services
• Managed server administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Webhosting & Virtual Servers (VPS): Recurring subscription revenue from webhosting plans (Easy, Standard, Flexi tiers starting at 20 Kč/month), Cloud VPS with multiple performance tiers (Low Tier starting at 122 Kč/month, Standard Tier starting at 294 Kč/month), with flexible daily or monthly billing and no long-term commitments. Includes dedicated system resources and 99.99% availability SLA.
2. Managed Servers & Infrastructure Services: Full-service managed server solutions covering hardware procurement, setup, and ongoing administration. Revenue generated through monthly service fees with custom pricing based on scope. Includes managed AWS and Azure services.
3. Kubernetes & Cloud Orchestration: Managed Kubernetes cluster solutions and cloud orchestration services with custom pricing based on cluster size, usage, and support tier.
4. Security Services (DDoS, WAF, Security Monitoring): Recurring revenue from managed security offerings including Cloudflare managed services (26 Kč–5,000 Kč/month), Spongefinger WAF/IPFW, security monitoring (DeepScope SIEM), and DDoS protection.
5. Domain Registration & SSL Certificates: One-time and annual fees for domain registration across hundreds of TLDs, SSL certificate provisioning, and domain expiration management services. Nethost manages 65,000+ registered domains.
6. Backup & Storage (PDS, Sponge S3): Usage-based pricing for PDS backup (0.80 Kč/GB/month for 4-instance protection) and Sponge S3 object storage (1.20 Kč/GB/month for Standard Pool), with data transfer and operation fees. Pay-as-you-go model.
7. Professional Services & Consulting: Revenue from disaster recovery planning, security consulting, NIS-2/DORA compliance advisory, penetration testing, load testing, and infrastructure architecture design. Includes remote support via TeamViewer.
8. AI & GPU Infrastructure: Revenue from AI model hosting services (NVIDIA GB10 at 5,199 Kč first month, then from 4,999 Kč/month; Intel GB70), AI API integration services, and local AI model deployment.
9. Monitoring & Operations (Dohledové centrum): 24/7 monitoring center services starting from a few hundred CZK per month for monitoring a single system, covering servers, clusters, applications, security systems, cameras, and industrial processes.
10. IP Telephony & SMS Gateway: VoIP/SIP trunking, virtual PBX, call center solutions, and SMS gateway services with per-use or subscription pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NETHOST s.r.o. (Nethost) provides managed cloud and hosting infrastructure services from its own data centers across three Availability Zones in the Czech Republic. Core offerings include Cloud VPS, fully managed physical and virtual servers, Kubernetes orchestration, Spongefinger security suite (WAF, IPFW, Prelogin), DDoS protection, managed Cloudflare, Sponge S3 object storage, PDS backup, AI/GPU infrastructure (NVIDIA GB10, Intel GB70), domain registration, and 24/7 monitoring. Services are sold via a self-serve portal for SMBs and direct enterprise sales for managed infrastructure projects with regulatory or compliance needs.

Product overview

Nethost is a Czech hosting and cloud infrastructure provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed services. The core offering centers on Cloud VPS (virtual private servers) and Kubernetes cluster solutions, complemented by managed server services for AWS and Azure. Security products include the Spongefinger family (WAF, IPFW, Prelogin), DDoS protection, security monitoring, and managed Cloudflare services. Infrastructure services cover webhosting, application hosting, serverhousing, S3 storage, and PDS backup solutions. Additional offerings include domain registration, SSL certificates, IP telephony, monitoring (Zabbix), and disaster recovery. AI capabilities are provided through the NLOOUD AI platform integrating major language models. The company operates from three locations (Prague, Brno, Bratislava) with ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud VPS Flexible cloud virtual private servers in multiple performance tiers (Low, Standard, S/H/U/Next/RDP) with instant deployment, SSD/NVMe storage, 99.99% SLA, and unlimited data transfer, targeting developers, SMBs, and enterprises running production workloads.
• Kubernetes Cluster Solutions Fully managed Kubernetes orchestration for containerized applications with customizable cluster configurations, K8 NDP dynamic resource management, professional administration, and dedicated support for cloud-native and enterprise workloads.
• Managed Servers Complete managed server lifecycle covering hardware procurement, setup, and ongoing administration, including NIS-2 and DORA compliance maintenance plans, for organizations needing fully outsourced infrastructure operations.
• Webhosting (Easy / Standard / Flexi) Professional shared web hosting in three tiers (Easy, Standard, Flexi) with guaranteed system resources, SSL, DDoS protection, daily backups, and 24/7 monitoring for SMBs, individuals, and small e-commerce sites.
• Managed AWS Professional management and administration of AWS cloud infrastructure delivered as a managed service for organizations that want Nethost to operate their AWS environments.
• Managed Azure Professional management and administration of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure delivered as a managed service for organizations that want Nethost to operate their Azure environments.
• AI & Machine Learning (NLOOUD AI) AI platform integrating OpenAI GPT 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4, and Gemini 2.5 PRO via the NLOOUD AI API for text, video, and image processing, combined with local AI model deployment for data privacy-sensitive workloads.
• NVIDIA GB10 AI Accelerator GPU-powered AI infrastructure service using NVIDIA GB10 accelerators with 128 GB VRAM, enabling concurrent execution of multiple highly parameterized AI models with reasoning context for local AI training and inference.
• Intel GB70 AI Accelerator GPU-powered AI infrastructure service using Intel GB70 accelerators with 32 GB VRAM, designed for modern AI inference workloads and larger model deployment.
• Application Server Hosting High-performance hosting for applications running on virtual servers with dedicated resources, enhanced security, and individual configuration for production application workloads.
• Serverhousing (Colocation) Professional colocation services for customer-owned servers in Czech and foreign data centers with comprehensive complementary services for organizations needing physical infrastructure hosting.
• Spongefinger WAF Adaptive network filtration service (WAF) providing robust DDoS protection on layers L3–L7 with distributed filtering network, geo-location-optimized routing, and volumetric attack mitigation for online services.
• Spongefinger IPFW Next-generation reputation-based IP firewall that proactively blocks malicious IP addresses using global threat databases and behavioral analytics before threats reach customer servers.
• Spongefinger Prelogin Security module providing controlled access to non-public applications via SSO, digital identity, and multi-factor authentication (FIDO, YubiKey, WebAuthn, OTP, SMS, Azure AD), isolating internal systems from the internet.
• Security Monitoring Continuous security surveillance providing 24/7 reactive and proactive protection with DeepScope SIEM integration, security operations center expertise, and rapid incident response.
• DDoS Protection Comprehensive DDoS mitigation service combining Cloudflare, Spongefinger WAF, IPFW, and Prelogin for multi-layer (network and application) protection against volumetric and protocol attacks.
• Managed Cloudflare Managed Cloudflare services including 24/7 monitoring, configuration management, WAF, DDoS protection, CDN, and SSL management delivered as a Cloudflare Enterprise Partner across Mini, PRO, Business, and Enterprise tiers.
• Dohledové Centrum (Monitoring Center) 24/7 monitoring services for IT, security, camera, fire, and industrial systems with professional technicians available continuously across two independent locations (Prague and Brno).
• Disaster Recovery Planning Business continuity and disaster recovery planning service including risk identification, methodology development, recovery plan implementation, and ongoing testing for organizations with strict continuity requirements.
• Security Testing (Penetration & Vulnerability Testing) Security testing services including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning with Tenable Nessus (200+ modules, 430,000+ potential vulnerabilities), OWASP methodology, and Burp Suite application testing.
• Sponge S3 Object Storage S3-compatible cloud object storage with unlimited size, files, and data transfers; available in Standard, Accelerated, and Archive pools priced from 0.60–2.40 Kč/GB/month, with Amazon S3-compatible REST API.
• PDS Backup (Persistent Data Storage) Specialized backup service with geographic distribution across Czech data centers, optional E2EE encryption, SHA256 integrity verification, and recovery speeds up to 40 Gbit/s; priced from 0.40–0.80 Kč/GB/month depending on instance protection.
• Zabbix Monitoring Ready-to-use Zabbix monitoring solution for IT infrastructure, services, applications, and resources starting from 121 Kč/month, including installation by experienced technicians and 24/7/365 technical support.
• Domain Registration Domain registration services across .cz, .sk, .eu, and other international TLDs with expiration monitoring and renewal management for organizations and individuals.
• SSL Certificates SSL/TLS certificate provisioning and management for secure encrypted communication protecting sensitive data between servers and end users.
• IP Telephony Complete IP telephony solution including SIP, trunking, virtual PBX, CRM integration, call center applications, call recording, and conference capabilities for organizations needing integrated voice communications.
• SMS Gateway SMS messaging service for communication and authentication purposes, available on per-use or subscription pricing.
• Load Testing Performance testing service simulating high network loads at layers 4–7 with force up to 10–80 Gbps for validating capacity, scalability, and resilience before high-traffic events.
• DDoS Testing Controlled DDoS attack simulation testing service to evaluate security effectiveness using proprietary traffic generation tools up to 40 Gbps against customer infrastructure across distributed testing locations.
• E-commerce Infrastructure Solutions Infrastructure solutions package for e-shops and portals combining DDoS protection, flexible seasonal scaling, database optimization, and predictable costs for high-traffic retail events.
• Startup & Spinoff Program Program for newly established startups and spinoffs (within 6 months) that grants access to Nethost architecture, deployment, and optimization experts plus service credits to accelerate new project launches.
• Server Hardware Supply Supply of physical server hardware including procurement, configuration, and delivery for organizations with on-premises or hybrid infrastructure requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% availability SLA across infrastructure
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vysoké učení technické v Brně (VUT Brno)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Nethost collaborates with Brno University of Technology on multiple R&D projects including the Cyber-range as a Service (CRaaS/BUTCA 2.0) project funded by MPO and EU (CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000791), post-quantum cryptography deployment, and COSTNIX project on predictive methods and renewable energy integration for data center optimization. Martin Kalenda (CEO) represents Nethost in these partnerships. The collaboration aims to advance cybersecurity education and training technologies.
• Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Nethost participates in the Cyber-range as a Service (CRaaS) project co-funded by MPO and the EU under the CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000791 programme. The project develops cloud-based cybersecurity training and simulation platforms (BUTCA 2.0).
• Cloudflare Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationNethost operates as a Cloudflare Enterprise Partner providing managed Cloudflare services (DDoS protection, WAF, CDN, SSL) to customers across Czech Republic and Europe. As an Enterprise Partner, Nethost offers access to Cloudflare Enterprise tier pricing, L3/L4 direct technical support, and 24/7/365 consultations. Includes full lifecycle management: design, selection, PoC, deployment, implementation, configuration, optimization, reporting, and 24/7 monitoring.
• Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNethost aligns its services with NÚKIB regulatory requirements and NIS-2 directive implementation. The company offers NIS-2 compliance packages as part of its managed services portfolio for regulated entities.
• Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (MVČR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNethost has completed two MVČR-funded R&D projects: VI20192022149 on distributed L2/L3 network monitoring systems and VI20172019093 on adaptive DDoS filtering. These projects contributed to national cybersecurity capabilities.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Coolhousing: Czech data center and managed hosting provider serving enterprise customers with serverhousing, VPS, and managed servers — operates in the same Prague market as Nethost with overlapping managed infrastructure offerings.
• Casablanca.cz: Prague-based data center and managed hosting provider offering serverhousing, VPS, and dedicated servers — directly comparable to Nethost's serverhousing and managed server products.
• Master DC: Czech data center operator (Brno-based) offering serverhousing, cloud, and managed infrastructure — directly comparable colocation and managed services to Nethost's serverhousing portfolio.
• Active24: Czech/Slovak webhosting and domain registration provider targeting SMBs with similar service portfolio (webhosting, email, SSL, domains) at comparable price points.
• WEDOS: Largest Czech hosting provider offering webhosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and domain registration — directly comparable product portfolio, customer segment (Czech SMBs/individuals), and pricing tier to Nethost's webhosting and VPS business.
• VS Hosting: Czech hosting and server provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, webhosting, and managed services — directly comparable SME/enterprise hosting services in the same Prague market.

Broad incumbents

• DigitalOcean: Global cloud VPS provider targeting developers and SMBs with simple, predictable cloud pricing — comparable target customer and product category to Nethost's Cloud VPS business, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• OVHcloud: Largest European cloud provider with broad portfolio (compute, storage, bare metal, AI) and global data centers — competes with Nethost's enterprise and managed services, and is also used by Nethost for DDoS testing infrastructure.

Regional players

• Hetzner Online: German cloud and hosting provider with strong European footprint — comparable VPS, dedicated server, and S3-compatible storage offerings (Hetzner Storage Box), competing for cross-border enterprise customers in DACH/CEE.
• FORPSI: European hosting brand (part of Aruba Group) offering webhosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and domains — comparable SME-focused hosting portfolio to Nethost with stronger geographic reach into Italy/CZ/SK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nethostcz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nethostsro

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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