Opera
Opera is a technology company that develops web browsers and related software services, including Opera Browser, Opera GX, and various fintech solutions. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ and maintains its primary corporate headquarters in Oslo, Norway.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
Founded
1995
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Tax Domicile
NO
Ultimate Parent
Opera Limited
Data Hosting
NO
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
true
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1995
Company Founded
Opera Software AS was founded in Oslo, Norway as a research project at Telenor.
2016
Acquisition by Chinese Consortium
A group of Chinese investors acquired the consumer browser business of Opera Software.
2018
IPO on NASDAQ
Opera Limited listed its American Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.