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Skyfire

http://skyfire.com/
Last activity: 29.05.2025
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Skyfire is now the Network Solutions division of Opera Software, and was acquired by Opera in 2013. We're dedicated to leveraging the power of cloud computing to radically improve the mobile Internet experience for both operators and their consumers. 

Our core solutions for mobile operators are now part of Opera Software's portfolio of operator-focused network management and monetization solutions.
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Overview

Total raised
$36M
Founded date
2007

Investors 1

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Funding Rounds 4

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Jan 25, 2012Series C round$8M
Sep 1, 2009Funding round$5M
May 28, 2008Series B round$13M

Mentions in press and media 85

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Apr 28, 2025Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Oct 25, 2024The Crypto + AI Revolution: A New Era of InnovationThe digital landscape is shifting. A new wave is crashing onto the shores of technology: the fusion of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. This is not just a trend; it’s a revolution. The convergence of these two powerful forces is ...
Oct 24, 2024Why Web3 VCs Are Embracing Crypto+AI Regulatory Game-Changer: OKX's Crypto Expansion in DubaiImagine that you’re sipping your coffee on a park bench, reading a book — a physical book — and soaking in the sunshine. No screens are in sight. Your phone is in your pocket. Meanwhile, while you turn the pages, your AI agent is furiously ...
Nov 13, 2014Video and data optimization can deliver $28 billion net gain to mobile operators over five years, independent analysis for Opera revealsOslo, Norway, and Mountain View, Calif. - November 13th, 2014 - Mobile operators globally can benefit from a net gain of at least $28.7 billion over five years by deploying mobile video and data optimization technology in their networks, ac...
Apr 15, 2014Opera’s Skyfire Adds Video Analytics Dashboard to Rocket Optimizer PlatformRocket Insights gives an unprecedented look into mobile video congestion Oslo, Norway and Mountain View, CA – April 15th, 2014 Opera Software's Skyfire unit today released Rocket Insights™ as part of its Rocket Optimizer platform to help op...
Feb 24, 2014Mobile operators and their customers still struggling with video stalling, new Opera study findsConsumers in five large markets dissatisfied with mobile video playback experience Oslo, Norway – February 24th, 2014 Opera Infographic - Mobile Video Stalling in 5 Countries Opera Software today released a comprehensive study and infograph...
Feb 15, 2013Opera buys Skyfire for $155M to trim carriers’ mobile video burdenMobile carriers have a big problem with online video, and Opera wants to make money helping them. The web browser maker has signed a $155 million deal to buy rival Skyfire, whose software lowers mobile network data loads by reducing the siz...
Feb 15, 2013Opera buys Skyfire for $155M to trim carriers’ mobile video burdenWe are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Mobile carriers have a big problem with online vi...
Feb 15, 2013Opera buys Skyfire in bid to become mobile media middlemanreader comments 17 with 11 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Opera's browser has long been an interesting technology, if not necessarily a popular one. But as it has pursued better way...
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FAQ about Skyfire

When was Skyfire founded?

Skyfire was founded in 2007.

How much funding has Skyfire raised?

Skyfire has raised $36M in total across 4 funding rounds.

What funding rounds has Skyfire raised?

Parsers VC lists 4 funding rounds of Skyfire, among them a Series C round of $8M on Jan 25, 2012, a funding round of $5M on Sep 1, 2009 and a Series B round of $13M on May 28, 2008.

What has the press written about Skyfire?

Parsers VC has collected 85 articles mentioning Skyfire, among them “Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access” (Apr 28, 2025) and “The Crypto + AI Revolution: A New Era of Innovation” (Oct 25, 2024).

Is Skyfire still active?

Skyfire is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 29, 2025.