Blackfire Research Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 8

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Blackfire Research General Information

Description

Developer of wireless media streaming platform designed for the distribution and syncing of video and audio over Wi-Fi. The company's platform is designed to wirelessly stream media to multiple devices simultaneously over standard Wi-Fi, enabling movie, TV and music lovers to wirelessly create the home entertainment experience they desire.

Contact Information

Website
www.bfrx.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly Angel backed
Corporate Office
  • 1465 Bush Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94109
  • United States
+1 (415)
Primary Industry
Business/Productivity Software
Other Industries
Other Communications and Networking
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
AudioTech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1465 Bush Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94109
  • United States
+1 (415)

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Blackfire Research Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 28-Feb-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series A) 13-Aug-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 14-Aug-2013 $1.5M $1.7M Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 20-Apr-2007 $200K $200K Completed Startup
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Blackfire Research Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series A-C
Series A-B
Series A 4,800,000 $0 $0.03 $0.03 1x $0.03 20.55%
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Blackfire Research Patents

Blackfire Research Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20210105523-A1 Cross-platform media redirection and interoperability Active 03-May-2017
US-11356729-B2 Cross-platform media redirection and interoperability Active 03-May-2017
US-20220264174-A1 Audio duplication and redirection system Active 03-May-2017
US-20240171812-A1 Audio duplication and redirection system Pending 03-May-2017
US-11924505-B2 Audio duplication and redirection system Active 03-May-2017 H04N21/436
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Blackfire Research Signals

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Blackfire Research FAQs

  • When was Blackfire Research founded?

    Blackfire Research was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Blackfire Research headquartered?

    Blackfire Research is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

  • What is the size of Blackfire Research?

    Blackfire Research has 8 total employees.

  • What industry is Blackfire Research in?

    Blackfire Research’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.

  • Is Blackfire Research a private or public company?

    Blackfire Research is a Private company.

  • What is Blackfire Research’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Blackfire Research is .

  • How much funding has Blackfire Research raised over time?

    Blackfire Research has raised $2.7M.

  • When was Blackfire Research acquired?

    Blackfire Research was acquired on 28-Feb-2017.

  • Who acquired Blackfire Research?

    Blackfire Research was acquired by Roku.

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