floLIVE has raised $85.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
floLIVE's investors include 83North, Aleph VC, Cyberstarts VC, Greenfield Partners, Moshe Lichtman.
floLIVE is a technology company that builds and operates a cloud-native, global cellular connectivity platform designed primarily for enterprises, mobile operators, and cloud providers. Its product suite includes advanced 5G network solutions and a unified connectivity management platform that enables seamless, secure, and compliant IoT connectivity worldwide. floLIVE’s platform offers local core networks managed centrally via the cloud, providing high performance, low latency, and regulatory compliance in challenging markets such as India, Brazil, China, and the US. The company’s unique value lies in owning the entire technology stack—from core network to SIM management—allowing flexible business models and a single integration point for customers, which simplifies global IoT deployment and management[1][3][4].
floLIVE serves enterprises and device manufacturers who need reliable, scalable, and compliant global IoT connectivity. It solves the problem of fragmented and complex IoT connectivity by offering a single SIM card usable worldwide, multi-carrier operator switching, real-time monitoring, and a pay-as-you-grow model. This approach accelerates time to market and reduces operational complexity for global IoT deployments. The company has gained significant traction with over 20 mobile operators on its platform and more than 150 employees across six global offices, reflecting strong growth momentum[1][3][4].
Founded in 2016 by serial entrepreneurs and telecom veterans with over 20 years of experience, floLIVE emerged from the vision to revolutionize IoT connectivity by creating a fully owned, cloud-native Software-Defined Connectivity (SDC) platform. The founders recognized the limitations of traditional mobile network operators and roaming models, which hindered global IoT scalability and compliance. By developing their entire technology stack in-house, they aimed to provide enterprises with a flexible, secure, and globally compliant connectivity solution. Early pivotal moments included securing partnerships with multiple mobile operators and launching the world’s largest elastic core cellular infrastructure, enabling seamless global coverage and operator switching[3][5][2].
floLIVE rides the global IoT connectivity trend, addressing the critical need for scalable, secure, and compliant connectivity solutions as IoT adoption expands across industries. The timing is crucial as enterprises demand faster time to market, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency in deploying IoT devices worldwide. Market forces such as increasing 5G adoption, stringent data privacy laws, and the complexity of multi-region deployments favor floLIVE’s cloud-native, software-defined approach. By enabling seamless global connectivity with local compliance, floLIVE influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for IoT connectivity management and empowering enterprises to innovate without connectivity constraints[1][4][5].
Looking ahead, floLIVE is poised to expand its global footprint by onboarding more mobile operators and enhancing its platform capabilities, including deeper integration with emerging 5G technologies and edge computing. Trends such as the proliferation of IoT devices, demand for real-time data, and increasing regulatory complexity will shape its journey. floLIVE’s influence is likely to grow as it continues to simplify global IoT connectivity, enabling enterprises to deploy innovative connected solutions faster and more reliably. Its cloud-native, software-defined model positions it well to lead the next wave of IoT connectivity evolution, making global IoT truly seamless and scalable[3][4][5].
floLIVE has raised $85.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $47.0M Series C in September 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | $47.0M Series C | 83North, Aleph VC, Cyberstarts VC, Greenfield Partners, Moshe Lichtman | |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $16.0M Series B | 83North, Greenfield Partners | |
| Feb 1, 2020 | $22.0M Series B | 83North, Greenfield Partners |
