Founded in March 2005, Box.net (www.box.net) is the first online file system that enables users to share, store, and access files of any type from anywhere. Box.net is a leader in this space with more than 1.4 million users, over 1 million files served every day, and more than 1000 developers in the Box Enabled Network. Box.net is the first web-native system for access and collaboration which allows a broad array of functionality. The system is used by individuals, small businesses and Fortune 1000 companies. Box.net was the first internet storage provider to launch an open API in late 2005.

In December 2007, the company launched its OpenBox platform, which connects data from Box.net with other applications and services across the web, allowing users to interact with their files in a wide range of web-based services and applications that drive productivity. The open platform permits companies and developers to integrate applications and services on the Box.net website. Box.net is a privately held company headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and is backed by venture capitalist firms Draper Fisher Jurvetson and U.S. Venture Partners. To read about Box in the news, please visit our Press section.