Vercel
Activea.k.a. ZEITThe frontend cloud for building and deploying web apps.
Overview
Vercel is a cloud platform for frontend developers, providing hosting, serverless functions, and the framework Next.js. It focuses on fast, global deployment of web applications.
Vercel is the company behind the Next.js framework and a frontend cloud that handles global deployment, serverless functions and edge delivery for web applications.
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What does Vercel do?
Vercel is a cloud platform for frontend developers, providing hosting, serverless functions, and the framework Next.js. It focuses on fast, global deployment of web applications.
When was Vercel founded?
Vercel was founded in 2015, and is based in San Francisco, United States.
Who founded Vercel?
Vercel was founded by Guillermo Rauch.
Where is Vercel headquartered?
Vercel is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
How much funding has Vercel raised?
Vercel has raised approximately $563M in total funding across 1 round.
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- Vercel — official website ↗
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Last reviewed September 23, 2026.