LotusFlare

LotusFlare is a software development company focused on creating products for the telecommunications industry and providing SaaS products to enterprises.

Background

LotusFlare was founded in June 2014 by former Facebook engineers Sam Gadodia, Terry Guo, and Shao Xia.
The company raised a $4 million seed investment from Social Capital, Google Ventures, and Metamorphic Ventures. In September 2015, the company raised a $6 million Series A investment led by Chamath Palihapitiya's firm Social Capital. He is the chairman of the board.
In December 2025, Ericsson announced it had acquired a minority stake in LotusFlare to accelerate the adoption of Network APIs.

Products

Nomad

Nomad is a mobile app and website that allows users to purchase eSIM products.

Digital Network Operator Cloud (DNO Cloud)

DNO Cloud is a cloud-based business support system that is designed to serve telecommunications and media service providers. DNO is based on TM Forum standards, and is Gold-level certified for a number of its APIs.

Users

Some notable users of DNO Cloud include: