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RocketColony

Other B2B Software · San Mateo, United States · Founded 2006

Acquired by Opera Software in 2013 (now Otello) as Skyfire, RocketColony enables mobile operators to optimize its network performance and quality MoreLess

RocketColony, a venture that appears to be no longer in operation under this name, was established in 2012 by Dídac Lee, a notable figure in the Spanish technology and entrepreneurial landscape. Lee's extensive background includes founding multiple internet companies since 1995, such as Inspirit, and holding significant roles like board member for technology at FC Barcelona and CEO of a holding company with investments across technology, real estate, and venture capital. His journey reflects a deep-seated expertise in digital business and a passion for fostering new ventures.

The firm positioned itself as a venture builder, a model that goes beyond traditional incubation by taking a more hands-on approach to creating and developing startups from the ground up. Operating within the internet and technology services market, RocketColony's primary function was to co-found and build new companies, providing them with the foundational support needed to succeed. This involved not just capital, but also strategic guidance, operational resources, and access to a network of experienced professionals.

The business model centered on building a portfolio of internet-based businesses and sharing in their eventual success. Essentially, it was a factory for startups, systematically identifying market opportunities and assembling teams to execute on them. The clients or beneficiaries of this model were the startups themselves, which received a significant head start in their journey. This approach aimed to de-risk the early stages of a startup's life by leveraging the proven experience and infrastructure of the venture builder.

Keywords: venture builder, startup studio, company creation, co-founding, internet businesses, digital ventures, serial entrepreneurship, tech investment, portfolio management, business incubation

Company overview

RocketColony company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2006
Headquarters
San Mateo, United States
Employees
4
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
58.3
sectorInformation Technologyclient focusb2bbusiness modelSaaSsectorInvestingsectorAppsectorNetworkindustryEnterprise Software

Valuation & funding

RocketColony funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Feb 2013 $155M Otello
SERIES DEquity / VC Oct 2012 $10M $40M Lightspeed Venture Partners · Trinity Ventures · Verizon Ventures · Panorama Capital
SERIES CEquity / VC Jan 2012 $8M $32M Verizon Ventures · Lightspeed Venture Partners · Trinity Ventures · Matrix Partners
SERIES BEquity / VC Sep 2009 $5M $20M Matrix Partners · Trinity Ventures · Lightspeed Venture Partners
SERIES BEquity / VC May 2008 $13M $52M Lightspeed Venture Partners · Matrix Partners · Trinity Ventures
SERIES AEquity / VC Jun 2007 Matrix Partners · Trinity Ventures
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $4.1M 0% 4
2025 $4.1M 0% 4
2024 $4.1M 0% 7
2023 $4.1M 0% 7
2022 $4.1M 0% 7
2021 $4.1M 0% 7
2020 $4.1M
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Growth signals

RocketColony website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for RocketColony is 690 monthly website visits, up 115.6% over the last three months. RocketColony's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits690 3-month web change+115.6% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits50 observations · Apr 2016–Feb 2021
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

RocketColony's talent

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Investors

6 investors on RocketColony's cap table

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Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
Verizon Ventures
Panorama Capital
Other known 1 additional known investor
Otello

Global footprint

Where RocketColony has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · San Mateo HQ
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Market sentiment

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