Flash Networks Overview
Flash Networks is a global provider of intelligent mobile internet solutions designed to enable operators to improve user experience, reduce network operational expenses, and manage and monetize the mobile internet. The companys internet services gateway offers a faster, safer, richer, and more personalized user experience to help operators achieve significant cost savings through intelligent data traffic optimizationandintelligent policies for targeted marketing and charging. With offices in Europe, Asia, and North America, Flash Networks installed base of top-tier mobile carriers includes O2, Orange, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Telenor, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, and Wind.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.7MFeb 2008
$4.7MJan 1998
$19.7MJun 2006
$29.2MMay 2000
$39.2MNov 2007
$41.7MSep 2003
Latest News
growth-positive
Volaris Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Flash Networks Ltd;Looks to Expand Position in Communications & Media Vertical
Volaris Group has signed an agreement to acquire Flash Networks Ltd, its fifteenth acquisition in the Communications and Media vertical. Flash Networks is a provider of optimization solutions for telecommunications operators. The acquisition will allow Volaris to complement its existing companies and provide further software capabilities. Flash Networks will continue to operate autonomously and leverage Volaris resources for sustainable growth and potential future M&A. Flash Networks customer base includes global tier 1 telecommunications operators such as Globe Telecom, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
PartnersAcquisition
growth-positive
Flash Networks Teams with ZTE to Deliver Fully Virtualized Network Optimization Solution
Flash Networks has announced a new strategic global partnership with ZTE Corporation for NFV-based optimization solutions. This partnership will address the growing need for a holistic approach to virtualized services in the mobile core. The collaboration between Flash Networks and ZTE enables the seamless integration of network optimization into ZTEs virtualized EPC environment. The partnership is expected to open new opportunities in the Chinese market and beyond. Flash Networks optimization solutions improve user experience and increase RAN spectral efficiency. ZTE selected Flash Networks optimization solution following rigorous testing in a multi-vendor environment. The partnership is seen as a positive growth opportunity for Flash Networks.
Partners
growth-positive
Facebook, Skype, and WhatsApp Waste RAN Resources Communicating with Server 6 Times Each Hour When Idle
Flash Networks, a leading provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions, released results from its first deployment with a live operator network traffic. The results showed that implementing Flash Networks xtraAir™ reduced the number of radio connections by 22.7%, conserving RAN resources and minimizing unnecessary signaling. This could result in a reduction of 600 million unnecessary messages per day for a carrier with 10M subscribers. The tests were conducted in cooperation with a global network operator group in Europe. Flash Networks xtraAir™ Signaling and Radio Connection Optimization improves radio spectral efficiency, allowing operators to serve up to 35% more users using the same network resources. The company provides optimization solutions to top-tier mobile carriers including Orange, Globe, TIM, T-Mobile, Telefonica, and Vodafone.
Customers
growth-positive
Nokia Networks partners with Flash Networks
Nokia Networks has signed a partnership agreement with Flash Networks to include Flash Networks’ Harmony Gateway as part of its mobile broadband core network offering. The partnership is expected to enable business growth for both companies and provide mobile operators with a competitive edge by improving network speed and handling the growth in mobile data. The Harmony optimisation solution from Flash Networks improves mobile access speeds by 50% and reduces network load by 30%. The partnership will enhance Nokia Networks mobile broadband portfolio and provide operators with more bandwidth management flexibility.
Partners
growth-positive
Flash Networks acquires Mobixell for $10-20m
Israeli-US mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions provider Flash Networks Inc. has acquired Mobixell Networks Ltd. for an estimated $10-20 million. The acquisition will create a combined market share that is larger than any other independent vendor, with hundreds of deployments and over one billion subscribers worldwide. Flash Networks will be able to meet the growing demand for data optimization, acceleration, and monetization services. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of January.
Acquisition
| Sector | Business Software |
Funding
| Total funding | $31.7M |
| Last funding | $1.7M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 6 |
| Investors | 14 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.flashnetworks.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Sapir Street 7, Herzliya, Israel
Krijn Taconiskade 430, 1087 HW Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727, USA
2 Venture Drive, Singapore
Photos & Videos
3 item(s)
Flash Networks Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsIT & Network ManagementTarget Customer
Communication ServicesWireless & MobileBroadband Networks & NGNCore Technology
CommunicationsTags (14)
network-optimizationmobile-carriersuser-experienceweb-trafficbroadband4g-networkstelecommunicationmonetizationisplteadvertisingmobile-devicesstreamingpatent-pendingGeographic Markets
GlobalFlash Networks Financials
$31.7M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.7M
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
6
Total rounds
14
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.7MFeb 2008
$4.7MJan 1998
$19.7MJun 2006
$29.2MMay 2000
$39.2MNov 2007
$41.7MSep 2003
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
Feb 2008
$1.7M
HarbourVest Partners
Debt Financing
Nov 2007
$10M
Viola Credit
D Round
Jun 2006
$15M
Argonaut Private Equity, HarbourVest Partners, Concord Ventures, The Challenge Fund, Etgar, Bell Mobility Investments, Evergreen Venture Partners, Giza Venture Capital, T-Venture
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2003
$2.5M
Evergreen Venture Partners
B Round
May 2000
$9.5M
, Gilat Satellite Networks, Giza Venture Capital, Argoquest, Vertex Ventures Israel, Concord Ventures, Amiti Ventures
A Round
Jan 1998
$3M
Concord Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
Jun 2020
Undisclosed
Mergers & Acquisitions
MNAEvent
Jan 2014
$15M
MNAEvent
Sep 2003
Undisclosed
Flash Networks Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$1.7MFeb 2008
$4.7MJan 1998
$19.7MJun 2006
$29.2MMay 2000
$39.2MNov 2007
$41.7MSep 2003
All Events
Undisclosed Round
Feb 2008
$1.7M
HarbourVest Partners
Debt Financing
Nov 2007
$10M
Viola Credit
D Round
Jun 2006
$15M
Argonaut Private Equity, HarbourVest Partners, Concord Ventures, The Challenge Fund, Etgar, Bell Mobility Investments, Evergreen Venture Partners, Giza Venture Capital, T-Venture
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2003
$2.5M
Evergreen Venture Partners
B Round
May 2000
$9.5M
, Gilat Satellite Networks, Giza Venture Capital, Argoquest, Vertex Ventures Israel, Concord Ventures, Amiti Ventures
A Round
Jan 1998
$3M
Concord Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel
MNAEvent
Jun 2020
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Jan 2014
$15M
MNAEvent
Sep 2003
Undisclosed
Flash Networks News
8 articles
growth-positive
Volaris Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Flash Networks Ltd;Looks to Expand Position in Communications & Media Vertical
Volaris Group has signed an agreement to acquire Flash Networks Ltd, its fifteenth acquisition in the Communications and Media vertical. Flash Networks is a provider of optimization solutions for telecommunications operators. The acquisition will allow Volaris to complement its existing companies and provide further software capabilities. Flash Networks will continue to operate autonomously and leverage Volaris resources for sustainable growth and potential future M&A. Flash Networks customer base includes global tier 1 telecommunications operators such as Globe Telecom, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
PartnersAcquisition
growth-positive
Flash Networks Teams with ZTE to Deliver Fully Virtualized Network Optimization Solution
Flash Networks has announced a new strategic global partnership with ZTE Corporation for NFV-based optimization solutions. This partnership will address the growing need for a holistic approach to virtualized services in the mobile core. The collaboration between Flash Networks and ZTE enables the seamless integration of network optimization into ZTEs virtualized EPC environment. The partnership is expected to open new opportunities in the Chinese market and beyond. Flash Networks optimization solutions improve user experience and increase RAN spectral efficiency. ZTE selected Flash Networks optimization solution following rigorous testing in a multi-vendor environment. The partnership is seen as a positive growth opportunity for Flash Networks.
Partners
growth-positive
Facebook, Skype, and WhatsApp Waste RAN Resources Communicating with Server 6 Times Each Hour When Idle
Flash Networks, a leading provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions, released results from its first deployment with a live operator network traffic. The results showed that implementing Flash Networks xtraAir™ reduced the number of radio connections by 22.7%, conserving RAN resources and minimizing unnecessary signaling. This could result in a reduction of 600 million unnecessary messages per day for a carrier with 10M subscribers. The tests were conducted in cooperation with a global network operator group in Europe. Flash Networks xtraAir™ Signaling and Radio Connection Optimization improves radio spectral efficiency, allowing operators to serve up to 35% more users using the same network resources. The company provides optimization solutions to top-tier mobile carriers including Orange, Globe, TIM, T-Mobile, Telefonica, and Vodafone.
Customers
growth-positive
Nokia Networks partners with Flash Networks
Nokia Networks has signed a partnership agreement with Flash Networks to include Flash Networks’ Harmony Gateway as part of its mobile broadband core network offering. The partnership is expected to enable business growth for both companies and provide mobile operators with a competitive edge by improving network speed and handling the growth in mobile data. The Harmony optimisation solution from Flash Networks improves mobile access speeds by 50% and reduces network load by 30%. The partnership will enhance Nokia Networks mobile broadband portfolio and provide operators with more bandwidth management flexibility.
Partners
growth-positive
Flash Networks acquires Mobixell for $10-20m
Israeli-US mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions provider Flash Networks Inc. has acquired Mobixell Networks Ltd. for an estimated $10-20 million. The acquisition will create a combined market share that is larger than any other independent vendor, with hundreds of deployments and over one billion subscribers worldwide. Flash Networks will be able to meet the growing demand for data optimization, acceleration, and monetization services. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of January.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Flash Networks raises $15m in fourth round
Israeli start-up Flash Networks Ltd. has raised $15 million in its fourth financing round, led by HarbourVest Partners and Argonaut Partners LLC. The investment will enable the company to expand its workforce and prepare for an IPO. Flash Networks develops solutions for optimizing data traffic on wireless networks and improving user experience. The company has a long list of large customers, including Vodafone Group, T-Mobile, and Orange. Flash Networks plans to sign mega-deals with existing and new customers, aiming for a $100 million sales turnover within 18 months. The companys future looks promising, with strong demand for its products and financial support from both existing and new investors.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Flash Networks buys Adjungo in share swap deal
Flash Networks has acquired Adjungo Networks in a share swap, with Adjungo shareholders gaining an estimated 20% of the merged company. Flash Networks has also completed a $2.5 million financing round from Evergreen Partners. The merged company is expected to have an annual revenue of $8-9 million. Flash Networks is in merger negotiations with Schema and Speedwise. The main investors in Flash Networks are Giza Venture Capital, Vertex Management Israel, Concorde, Challenge Fund Etgar, T-Mobiles investment fund, and Bell Mobility. The main investors in Adjungo are Evergreen and the Shalom Equity Fund.
AcquisitionInvestmentPartners
growth-positive
Flash גייסה 9.5 מיליון דולר; בין המשקיעים - גילת לוויינים וגיזה
Flash Networks, a company specializing in network traffic optimization, has completed a private funding round of $9.5 million. The investors include Gilat Communication, Challenge Fund, Giza Fund, and Argoquest Inc. The funding will allow Flash Networks to expand into new markets in cellular, satellite, and organizational communication. Flash Networks technology enables fast data transfer in communication networks while optimizing bandwidth. The companys solutions include communication protocol acceleration, real-time compression, advanced flow control mechanisms, efficient allocation of communication resources, and information file consolidation. Flash Networks currently serves customers in the satellite communication sector, including Gilat Communication, and is now focusing on the cellular and organizational communication sectors. The company has conducted successful trials with international cellular operators and distributed organizations, demonstrating significant communication acceleration and cost savings. Flash Networks was founded in 1996 and currently employs around 50 people in the US and Israel, with plans to double its workforce this year.
Investment
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 125 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 92/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 512223975 |
| Crunchbase | flash-networks |
| Phone | +97299580666 |
| Creator | Sophie Pollock |
| Creator email | pollos@blair.edu |
| Last updater | Orli Wollner |
| Updater email | orlushka@gmail.com |
| Last update | 2021-03-24T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-06-30T00:00:00.000Z |
| Status detail | Acquired by Volaris Group on Jun, 2020 |