Akamai Scouting
Akamai Ambassadors Earn Big
Do you know a great business (or two) that we should know about? Introduce us and earn big when we close the deal. Join our alliance of global Akamai Ambassadors.
Akamai Scouting
How To Become An AKAMAI Ambassador
Scout a deal for us and we’ll make it worth your while!Â
1. Review Terms
Please review our ambassador agreement to learn more about the ambassador process and how to earn big. The agreement will be sent over for signing during the onboarding process.
2. Get Started
Once you have signed up as an Akamai Ambassador (form below), please send us an email with the companies you have in mind! Before you reach out, we need to ensure we haven't already been in contact with the business.
3. We'll Work The Deal
If it looks like a fit, we'll let you know so you can introduce us to the company’s leadership. We will dive into a conversation with them and do what we do best.
4. Get Paid
If we close, once signatures are on paper we will be in touch and your check will be in the mail. (Between $10,000 and $100,000!)
Join Our Ambassador Alliance
We want to learn a little about you and get a signed ambassador agreement on file. We will then review and get back to you within two business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very much dependent on the company size, metrics and market. We do focus on profitability and cash flow, so a multiple on Net Profit (after tax) is our typical start line.
No, there is not. North America is definitely where we have the most experience, but we have also done deals outside of North America. We are open to learning more about a business regardless of where it is domiciled, but keep in mind that businesses outside of North America need to be very compelling for us to move forward.
Our ambassadors typically prospect within their own networks. If you do want to do outbound please make sure that you have first sent us the company name and a brief description and we will let you know if we have previously connected with them to date. Please make it clear in your outbound that you are an Akamai Ambassador, and not an employee.
Investing in startups is not our main focus. Our sweet spot for investing is profitable businesses with a compelling product market fit and historic growth. If you know of a company that is outside of this, BUT you really think we should consider please reach out as we do occasionally make minority investments.
Please email us the name of the company, and whatever information you have, in advance of reaching out. We will confirm that we have not spoken to them yet, or let you know if we have. Want to make sure we are not reaching out to the same gems over and over!
Upfront Invested Capital is defined as cash paid to the seller at close. Earn outs, equity etc. are not included in the calculation.