# MoboTap

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mobotap

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.dolphin.com
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 5, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

MoboTap develops innovative mobile browsing solutions, notably the Dolphin Browser, which enhances user experience for Android and iPhone users through advanced features like voice search and gesture-based navigation.MoboTap, founded in 2010, is based in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in developing mobile browsing technology and has conducted four deals since its inception. Notably, in July 2014, Changyou.com acquired 51% of MoboTap for USD 91.00 mn, marking a significant trade sale. The founders, Joe Yu and Zhou Yu, have previously contributed to the tech landscape through various ventures.Dolphin Browser provides a fast and smart web browsing experience tailored for Android and iPhone users, focusing on the unique needs of mobile internet consumers. Its core product, the Dolphin Browser, boasts features such as voice search, gesture-based navigation, and customizable interfaces, addressing key challenges in mobile browsing. This product is available globally, with a notable user base in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, catering to a range of users from casual browsers to tech enthusiasts.Dolphin Browser generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer transactions as well as partnerships with mobile platforms and app stores. The browser is free to use, with revenue potential arising from in-app advertisements and subscription-based premium features, such as ad-free browsing and enhanced privacy controls. Additionally, strategic partnerships with mobile device manufacturers and app marketplaces contribute to the visibility and user acquisition efforts, supporting a scalable revenue model.Looking ahead, MoboTap aims to enhance its product offerings with new features and improvements to the Dolphin Browser, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company is also exploring expansion into new markets, targeting increased penetration in Asia by 2025. The recent funding from Changyou.com will be utilized to support these initiatives, allowing for further development of the browser and broader market outreach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 5, 2012 — Qualcomm Ventures
- Series A, Jul 18, 2011, $10M — Hong Shan, MPC

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Series A
- MPC — Series A
- Qualcomm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qualcomm-ventures) — Series B