Cloudsky

What Cloudsky does

Cloudsky (legal entity: Shenzhen Cloudsky Technologies Co., Ltd., formerly known as Yuntian Changxiang) is a cloud computing company founded in 2016 that builds GPU-accelerated infrastructure for accelerated visual computing workloads including cloud gaming, cloud XR, cloud workstations, digital humans, digital twins, and emerging AI inference. The company's core technology stack is built on heterogeneous computing architecture integrated with 5G networks, combining two proprietary platform layers: the Accelerating Visual Computing PaaS (AVC PaaS), which exposes in-house engines for edge power scheduling, content cloudification, distributed/3D rendering, video codec, low-latency streaming, and sandbox; and the Accelerating Visual Computing Engine (AVC Engine), which delivers heterogeneous GPU server families (PC Array, GR, ARM, M-Box) and thin-client hardware. The company has developed deep technology integration with Intel (Intel Bridge Technology for ARM-to-x86 conversion, Converged Edge Media Platform, Xeon Scalable, Data Center GPU Flex) and AMD for GPU compute. Performance benchmarks include 4K@240fps streaming with sub-10ms latency, control-loop latency under 20ms in cloud gaming, and 20-70% bandwidth savings via proprietary codec technology. Global infrastructure spans 100+ data centers across 300+ cities serving 600M+ users.

Cloudsky generates revenue through a combination of usage-based GPU cloud computing services, subscription-based Graphics-as-a-Service and AI-as-a-Service, transaction-fee cloud gaming delivery, and managed enterprise infrastructure solutions. The go-to-market operates on a hybrid motion combining direct enterprise sales (with 'Request a Quote' and dedicated 1v1 expert support for telecom operators, gaming platforms, and industrial enterprises) and product-led growth through the developer console platform (console.icloudsky.com) with Try It Now onboarding. Distribution is anchored by partnerships with all three Chinese state telecom operators (China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom) and major cloud providers (China Mobile Cloud, China Unicom Cloud, Tianyi Cloud), with international expansion underway into the Middle East via Saudi Excellence Company under Vision 2030. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Primary customer segments include telecommunications operators and cloud service providers (flagship), internet and gaming companies such as NetEase Games, Tencent, Kuaishou, Bilibili, iQiyi, and Douyu (flagship), application developers (flagship), with secondary segments in enterprise/industrial (cloud workstations, digital twins) and government/public sector (Saudi Arabia, Chinese cultural tourism). The company is headquartered in Shenzhen with R&D institutions across China (Qingdao, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Xi'an) and internationally (Tokyo, Silicon Valley). Leadership includes Chairman and CEO Crusoe Mao and Co-founder Kevin Xu. The company has raised cumulative disclosed funding exceeding ~$150M across rounds including a ~$140M Series E in June 2026 led by China Internet Investment Fund, the largest single investment in China's edge computing sector that year.

Name

Cloudsky

Legal name

Shenzhen Cloudsky Technologies Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cloudsky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cloudsky is a Shenzhen-based GPU cloud infrastructure company providing accelerated visual computing for cloud gaming, XR, workstations, digital humans, and AI inference, serving telecom operators, gaming platforms, and enterprises across 100+ data centers and 300+ cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GPU Cloud Computing Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAFAHAC

Cloud Gaming Infrastructure & GPU Cloud Providers (IaaS/PaaS for gaming)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Cloud Gaming & Game Streaming Services

SECONDARYHDAAAAAG

AI Compute Virtualization & Scheduling (GPU virtualization, cluster schedulers)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning/AI Infrastructure & Compute (GPUs/ASICs, accelerators)

SECONDARYHDABAAAD

Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Public Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)

SECONDARYHDAIAIAE

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Network-as-a-Service & Virtualized Networks (NFV, vRAN, Slicing)

Keywords

• GPU cloud computing
• Edge computing infrastructure
• Cloud gaming services
• Visual computing platform
• Cloud rendering solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. GPU Cloud Computing Services: Providing GPU-native edge cloud computing services with on-demand computing power requirements. The company offers cost-effective, highly compatible, and reliable end-to-end computing solutions for various applications including image rendering, AIGC, and autonomous driving.
2. GaaS (Graphics as a Service) + AIaaS (AI as a Service): Dual business model combining Graphics as a Service with AI as a Service, promoting synergistic development for cloud rendering, cloud gaming, metaverse, cloud workstations, cloud VR/AR applications, and actively exploring AIGC and autonomous driving domains.
3. Cloud Gaming Services: AAA cloud gaming delivery enabling click-and-play gaming on lightweight devices, cross-device publishing, and game advertising solutions including micro-client publishing, beta testing, and game slicing for efficient user acquisition.
4. Enterprise Computing Infrastructure Solutions: End-to-end visual computing infrastructure solutions for enterprises including cloud workstations, digital twins, cloud XR, ultra HD video conferencing, and video customer service. Supports flexible deployment options with dynamic scaling and heterogeneous resource management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cloudsky develops and operates Accelerating Visual Computing (AVC) infrastructure consisting of two core platforms: the AVC PaaS software platform (edge-network-device integration with rendering, codec, streaming, and scheduling engines) and the AVC Engine proprietary heterogeneous GPU server hardware (PC Array, GR Server, ARM Server, M-Box thin-client series). The infrastructure powers cloud gaming, cloud workstations, digital twins, cloud XR, AI inference, and digital human workloads, enabling immersive visual experiences on lightweight devices without high-end local hardware.

Product overview

Cloudsky is a global cloud computing technology company offering Accelerated Visual Computing (AVC) solutions. The product portfolio is built on two core platforms: the Accelerating Visual Computing PaaS (AVC PaaS) providing edge-network-device integration with multiple in-house developed engines (rendering, codec, streaming, scheduling), and the Accelerating Visual Computing Engine (AVC Engine) delivering heterogeneous server and thin-client hardware solutions. These core platforms power a suite of 13 vertical-specific solutions covering cloud gaming (Premium IP, Advertising, Platform), esports (Hotel, Internet Cafe), cloud workstations, metaverse/cultural tourism, digital humans, digital twins, cloud XR, and video collaboration (Ultra HD Video Conferencing, Video Customer Service). The architecture enables applications from AAA gaming to industrial digital twins with 4K+ visual quality and sub-20ms latency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accelerating Visual Computing PaaS (AVC PaaS) A platform-as-a-service combining Edge-Network-Device architecture with in-house developed engines (rendering, codec, streaming, distributed computing, edge caching, sandbox) providing immediate access and rapid deployment for app developers building cloud gaming, workstations, video conferencing, esports, and metaverse solutions.
• Accelerating Visual Computing Engine (AVC Engine) Fully in-house developed proprietary heterogeneous server and thin-client hardware solutions including PC Array Series (high-performance GPU servers), GR Server Series (consumer-grade GPU servers), ARM Server Series (mobile SoC servers), and M-Box Series (thin-client terminals), providing GPU computing power for enterprise customers with low TCO.
• Cloud Gaming Premium IP AAA cloud gaming solution for premium IP titles enabling click-and-play gaming on lightweight devices, supporting 4K@144fps esports-level experience across PC, mobile, TV, and web browsers, with seamless login and payment integration. For game publishers and telecom operators.
• Cloud Gaming Advertising Cloud gaming-based advertising solution providing micro-client publishing (packages within 7MB), game beta testing, game slicing, and multi-device adaptation for efficient user acquisition and conversion. For game publishers and marketing teams.
• Cloud Gaming Platform Platform solution offering a game library with click-and-play access, cross-end distribution, high-definition graphics with adjustable frame rates, and cloud-saved game progress for seamless cross-device gaming. For gaming platforms and operators.
• Live Interactive Mini Games Interactive bullet screen games and multi-player on-screen entertainment for live streaming platforms, with thousands of mini-games available and fully automated cloudification within 20 minutes. For live streaming platforms.
• Cloud Workstation Cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure for film/animation, industrial design, architectural design, and intelligent office applications, supporting 3D design software (MAYA, 3DMAX) with 4K ultra-high-definition graphics, 144Hz smooth experience, and latency under 10ms. For design professionals and enterprises.
• Cloud Esports Hotel Cloud esports solution for hotels featuring 4K resolution, 300Hz refresh rate, maintenance-free thin-clients, and flexible scheduling with time-sharing method for high reuse of computing power. For hotel operators.
• Cloud Esports Internet Cafe Cloud gaming solution for internet cafes supporting up to 4K resolution, 300Hz refresh rate, latency under 10ms, with unified maintenance, content operation, on-demand computing power leasing, and up to 1000M ISP dedicated line access per terminal. For internet cafe operators.
• Metaverse Culture and Tourism Metaverse platform for cultural tourism featuring brand marketing, event activities, offline tourism experiences, and physical commerce integration with a 10,000-person interaction engine, 4K+ ultra-realistic resolution, and low-code rapid construction. For tourism boards, scenic area operators, and cultural institutions.
• Digital Human Digital human solution providing virtual live streaming, digital celebrities, virtual customer service, and game NPCs with film-grade modeling, millisecond-level delay, and multi-modal integration (visual rendering with voice interaction). For media companies, brands, and entertainment operators.
• Digital Twin Digital twin solution for smart airports, cities, cultural tourism, and factories featuring film-grade digital restoration, software-hardware optimization handling million-frame queues, and real-time scene scheduling and rendering. For government, industrial, and infrastructure operators.
• Cloud XR Cloud XR solution for VR cloud gaming, AR metaverse, and MR entertainment/education with 4K quality, wide field of view, millisecond-level latency, Android/iOS/H5 support, and up to 70% bandwidth savings. For XR content providers and entertainment operators.
• Ultra HD Video Conferencing Ultra HD video conferencing solution with 4K video, interactive whiteboard, content sharing, focused audio, and live streaming with audience interaction, compatible with iOS/Android/Windows/Chrome and self-developed audio/video codec saving 20-30% bandwidth. For enterprises and government.
• Video Customer Service Video customer service solution for 1-on-1 real-person communication supporting business consultation, financial services, online medical services, and government services with WebRTC compatibility, adaptive codec saving 20-30% bandwidth, and single-resource multi-stream for N+1 scenarios. For financial, healthcare, and government institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Control loop latency less than 20 milliseconds for cloud gaming
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Saudi Excellence CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024Strategic partnership for driving digital transformation and supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Unveiled during the 10th China-Arab conference, the collaboration will harness cutting-edge technologies to propel the country's digital economy forward. Saudi Excellence Co. is an investment company under AI-Ramez International Group specializing in AI, robotics, data, energy, and gaming solutions.
• Intel CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep technology partnership with Intel for heterogeneous computing solutions. Cloudsky developed groundbreaking cloud gaming solution running on Intel's Converged Edge Media architecture, showcasing at MWC Barcelona 2023. Partnership includes Intel Bridge Technology integration for cross-platform content compatibility, Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and Intel Data Center GPU Flex series for GPU cloud computing infrastructure.
• Saudi TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership established for advancing 5G edge cloud infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia, supporting the country's digital transformation initiatives.
• Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA)supportingOthersPledged comprehensive support for Cloudsky's business initiatives in Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030 digital economy development.
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Saudi ArabiasupportingOthersCommitted comprehensive support for Cloudsky's business initiatives supporting digital economy development in Saudi Arabia.
• Prince Sultan UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to engage in extensive technology research and development as well as talent exchange programs, fostering industry-academia-research integration.
• China MobilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor telecommunications operator partner for edge computing and cloud infrastructure services. Cloudsky provides GPU cloud computing solutions through partnership with China Mobile.
• China UnicomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications operator partner for edge computing infrastructure deployment and cloud services distribution.
• China TelecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications operator partner and recognized as China Telecom Cloud Partner. Collaboration for edge computing and visual computing service delivery.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba Cloud (Aliyun): Hyperscale cloud provider in China with GPU and edge offerings. Competes with Cloudsky at the infrastructure layer and offers its own cloud gaming and AI compute services to enterprise customers.
• Huawei Cloud: Major Chinese hyperscale cloud with edge and GPU offerings. Competes for the same telco-edge and visual computing customers as Cloudsky, with strong telecom operator relationships.
• NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Cloud gaming and GPU streaming service from NVIDIA. Direct competitive overlap on cloud gaming workloads that Cloudsky serves, with NVIDIA providing both the underlying GPUs and the service layer.

Direct peers

• CoreWeave: Specialized GPU cloud provider built on NVIDIA hardware for AI and visual compute. Closest Western analog to Cloudsky's GPU-native cloud offering, targeting the same AI/rendering workloads.
• Ubitus: Taiwan-based cloud gaming and GPU virtualization provider. Directly comparable cloud gaming infrastructure vendor with similar target customers (gaming publishers, telecoms) and similar low-latency streaming technology.
• Shadow (Blade): Cloud-based high-end PC streaming service for gaming and creative workloads. Directly comparable to Cloudsky's cloud workstation and cloud gaming offerings, with a similar latency-sensitive consumer/prosumer use case.
• Lambda Labs: GPU cloud provider focused on AI training and inference workloads. Overlaps with Cloudsky's emerging AIaaS and Real-Time Intelligence Fabric positioning.
• Tencent Cloud Gaming (Start): China's largest cloud gaming platform from Tencent. Overlaps directly with Cloudsky's cloud gaming PaaS and is also a Cloudsky partner, illustrating both partnership and competitive tension in the Chinese gaming market.

Regional players

• Beijing Sinnet Technology (Wangsu Science & Technology): China-based CDN and edge computing provider serving similar telco and content customers. Regional peer for edge infrastructure competition and potential partnership overlap with Cloudsky.

Emerging players

• Foundry (digital initiatives / DLSS): Provider of visual effects and rendering software/cloud services for media and entertainment. Overlaps with Cloudsky's digital twin, cloud workstation, and visual computing solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icloudsky

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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