FlashStart

FlashStart is an internet safety service that filters web content and blocks malware. It is owned and run by two founders, Franz and David, who say internet freedom and filtering are compatible. It is sold only through channel partners.

What FlashStart offers

• Malware filtering — blocks harmful sites before they load.
• Content categories — removes adult content and other unwanted categories.
• Cyberbullying protection — part of its stated safety aims.
• Country tuning — threat protection and content categories are adjusted to local needs using analytics and AI.
• Global delivery — services run over an Anycast network.
• Live chat — visitors can talk to the owners and engineers.

Who it works with

Channel partners, such as managed service providers, who resell the service to their own customers.

Key facts

• Sales model: channel partners only
• Network: global Anycast