# Fon: Wireless, Madrid, Spain

> Fon: Fon Wireless Ltd. is a global leader in WiFi networks and connectivity solutions, founded in 2006 in Madrid, Spain, by Martín Varsavsky.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/fon-3 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Fon

Fon Wireless Ltd. is a global leader in WiFi networks and connectivity solutions, founded in 2006 in Madrid, Spain, by Martín Varsavsky.

Funding reported Last round: Debt financing

Wireless Madrid, Spain

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2006 20 years old
- **Team:** 200 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 116.1M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Debt financing Feb 2015

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Fon has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Fon

Fon Wireless Ltd. is a global leader in WiFi networks and connectivity solutions, founded in 2006 in Madrid, Spain, by Martín Varsavsky.

The company initially created a community-driven WiFi network using "foneras" devices, allowing users to share bandwidth. Today, Fon focuses on providing carrier WiFi solutions, partnering with major telecommunications companies to support a network of over 20 million hotspots. Fon offers cloud mobile device management to optimize WiFi networks and IoT devices, helping clients reduce operational costs. The company develops firmware for various platforms, facilitating rapid design and implementation in IoT applications. Its core services include community WiFi networks, carrier-grade WiFi access, and connectivity technology for both residential and public environments. Fon collaborates with leading telcos and WiFi providers, serving telecommunications companies, hospitality businesses, and public space operators worldwide.

## What company datasets say Fon raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **116.1M** in the source's currency

Rounds **7**

Last round **Debt financing**

Last round size **13.5M**

Last round date **Feb 2015**

Investors listed **15**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Jazzya Investments](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jazzya-investments)
- [VAS Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/vas-ventures)

Each firm lists Fon on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Wireless
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 517810, 541512, SIC 4899, 4813, 7371
- **Region:** Comunidad de Madrid
- **Part of:** AgileTV
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/fon)

## Wireless in Spain

Startups like it

- [**Worldsensing** Barcelona · founded 2008](https://millionrounds.com/startup/worldsensing)
- [**WITRAC** Valencia · founded 2016](https://millionrounds.com/startup/witrac-2)
- [**Ignion** Sant Cugat del Valles · founded 2015](https://millionrounds.com/startup/ignion)
- [**LightBee** Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · founded 2013](https://millionrounds.com/startup/lightbee)
- [**Spotigo** Madrid · founded 2005](https://millionrounds.com/startup/spotigo)
- [**Intelligent Delivery - Hapiick** Ermua · founded 2014](https://millionrounds.com/startup/intelligent-delivery-hapiick)
- [**Skopery** Barcelona · founded 2014](https://millionrounds.com/startup/skopery)
- [**Qode** Madrid · founded 2011](https://millionrounds.com/startup/qode)

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