Lumenuity
Seed Round in 2024
Lumenuity develops advanced optical solutions for mobile and augmented reality devices. The company focuses on hard-science optics to enable smaller, lighter systems with enhanced imaging performance. Its platform includes technologies such as 2-in-1 cameras, double optical resolution, and thinner camera modules, helping smartphone and AR manufacturers achieve higher performance, reduced form factor, and lower costs. These capabilities translate into improved phone and drone cameras and lighter AR headsets for consumers.
Cavli Wireless
Series A in 2023
Cavli Wireless specializes in IoT connectivity solutions. It designs and manufactures cellular IoT modules with integrated eSIMs, offering global connectivity out-of-the-box. The company's platform combines connectivity management, application processing, and data handling capabilities.
Blues Wireless
Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.
Nebula Link
Series B in 2022
Nebula Link is a technology company specializing in vehicle-to-road communication solutions aimed at enhancing autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. The company develops a range of products including intelligent roadside terminal stations, terminal boxes, multi-mode antennas, traffic signal sensing monitors, LED screens, and area synergy controllers. These offerings enable effective vehicle-road-cloud collaboration and support the implementation of comprehensive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems. Nebula Link's focus on research and development, along with its mass-production capabilities for V2X protocols, positions it as a key player in transforming the future of mobility by facilitating seamless connectivity between vehicles and their surrounding environments.
Cellwize
Acquisition in 2022
Cellwize specializes in accelerating next-generation mobile networks through its cloud-based automation platform, Chime. This AI-driven solution enables mobile network operators to swiftly deploy and manage 5G networks, optimize coverage, and enhance user experience across diverse environments.
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.
FreedomFi
Series A in 2022
FreedomFi is a company that specializes in building cost-efficient private LTE and 5G networks using commodity hardware and open-source software. It offers a radio-agnostic network core that integrates with various small cell technologies, allowing clients to deploy fixed wireless access, enterprise cellular, or mobile broadband solutions. FreedomFi provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service portal for managing network operations, including radio frequency planning and procurement, along with pre-programmed SIM cards and access to CBRS shared spectrum. This enables customers to effectively manage their private cellular networks while leveraging open standards to ensure flexibility and scalability.
Cellwize specializes in accelerating next-generation mobile networks through its cloud-based automation platform, Chime. This AI-driven solution enables mobile network operators to swiftly deploy and manage 5G networks, optimize coverage, and enhance user experience across diverse environments.
HMD Global Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of mobile devices under the Nokia brand. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, HMD offers a diverse range of products, including smartphones, Android phones, feature phones, and tablets, catering to various consumer needs and price points. As the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for mobile devices, HMD emphasizes innovation and quality in its offerings. The company aims to enhance connectivity and communication for users worldwide by combining functionality with the iconic design characteristics associated with Nokia. With a global presence, HMD is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers through its mobile technology solutions.
Reliance Jio
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.
Redtea Mobile
Venture Round in 2020
Redtea Mobile is a prominent provider of embedded SIM (eSIM) solutions, specializing in device connectivity services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nanshan, China, the company offers products such as RedteaReady and RedteaSIM, which facilitate seamless cellular connectivity. Its innovative RedteaGO application provides digital eSIM network services, particularly for iPhone users. Redtea Mobile's Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform ensures compliance with GSMA standards and delivers global cellular data coverage. The company has formed partnerships with numerous mobile network operators and manufacturers, enabling eSIM capabilities in over 100 million devices across more than 90 countries. Redtea Mobile's vision centers on providing dynamic connectivity without borders, positioning it as a leader in the eSIM market and earning recognition as one of China's most innovative companies.
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.
Plume Design
Series D in 2020
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.
Huaqin Communication Technology
Series B in 2019
Huaqin specializes in the design, development, and production of smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT products. As a global leader in ODM services, Huaqin partners with Google to ensure secure Android devices for customers worldwide.
Altiostar
Series C in 2019
Altiostar Networks, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for the LTE market. The company offers macro iRRH radios, suitable for various outdoor environments and mountable on cell towers, masts, or building walls. Additionally, they provide small cell iRRHs, designed to maximize network capacity in high user-density urban zones and address network coverage gaps. Altiostar serves mobile network operators, aiming to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs. The company's innovative, experienced team focuses on disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile network solutions to enable efficient and cost-effective LTE network deployment and expansion.
OneWeb
Venture Round in 2019
OneWeb LLC is a telecommunications company that develops a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, OneWeb aims to deliver connectivity solutions for various sectors, including broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. The company's satellite network interlocks to create a comprehensive coverage footprint over the planet, enabling reliable communication for industries that depend on global connectivity, such as aviation, maritime, and automotive. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and has planned a total of 648 satellites in its initial network. The company was previously known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd. before rebranding to OneWeb in January 2015.
Affirmed Networks
Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.
Baicells Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, with an additional location in Beijing, China, specializes in innovative LTE and 5G wireless broadband access solutions. The company manufactures a range of products including outdoor Wi-Fi routers, eNodeB and indoor NodeB base stations, LTE CPE devices, and cloud EPC network products. Baicells offers various technical solutions such as Light4G, which enhances mobile coverage and capacity, and the BroFi WBB system, designed to significantly increase user capacity and provide high-speed broadband. Additionally, Baicells provides solutions for rural and urban connectivity, indoor commercial coverage, and industry-specific multimedia services that encompass voice, data collection, video transmission, and emergency communication. The company also engages in network design, rollout, tuning, optimization, and customer support services, solidifying its role as a key player in the wireless communication infrastructure market.
Elevoc is an AI-powered audio solution provider focused on enhancing voice clarity and intelligibility in various applications. The company has developed a pioneering deep learning-based voice enhancement solution, which is recognized as the world's first real-time technology of its kind for smart devices and communication platforms. Elevoc's innovative approach allows for the extraction of speech from background noise, significantly improving user experience across millions of devices globally. The company's expertise encompasses advanced algorithms and hardware tailored for intelligent noise reduction, echo cancellation, reverberation suppression, sound source localization, and beamforming. Elevoc's solutions cater to diverse sectors, including education, automotive, and security, facilitating enhanced voice signal processing and intelligent voice interaction.
Doctor On Demand
Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.
Opensignal
Series B in 2018
Opensignal is a global leader in mobile analytics, measuring real-world network experience using over 100 million smartphones worldwide. It provides insights to mobile operators, analysts, and regulators, helping them optimize networks and improve user experiences.
CreatComm Technology
Series A in 2017
CreatComm Technology, established in 2010 by U.S.-educated Ph.D.s in Shanghai, China, specializes in developing advanced wireless communication solutions for outdoor and enterprise markets. The company offers a range of products including backhaul, last-mile, elevator/wi-fi bridge, indoor/wi-fi AP devices, embedded modules, and network management systems. These products are designed to provide high-quality, stable, and cost-effective alternatives for long-distance wireless video/data transmission services. CreatComm Technology focuses on original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services, supplying printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), modules, and finished products tailored to meet clients' specific needs.
Borqs Technologies
Series E in 2017
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.
M87 Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing software that enhances data speeds on smartphones. Its patent-pending technology, Edge, monitors smartphone network environments and reroutes users to faster data paths when speeds lag, ensuring optimal connection speed. M87 serves the cellular industry, operating as a subsidiary of XCOM Labs Inc., and aims to improve end-user device performance while increasing data revenue opportunities for carriers. The company's technology was invented by Vidur Bhargava and Dr. Sriram Vishwanath at the University of Texas at Austin.
InnoPath
Acquisition in 2016
InnoPath is a developer of software focused on mobile device management services, catering primarily to wireless operators and mobile device manufacturers. The company's technology facilitates the remote connection, configuration, troubleshooting, and security of end-user mobile devices. Through its solutions, such as mobileUpdate and activeCare2, InnoPath enables operators and manufacturers to perform over-the-air updates, diagnostics, and repairs. This approach not only aids in avoiding device recalls and returns but also reduces the frequency of support calls and enhances the first call resolution for issues pertaining to Android and iOS devices. Ultimately, InnoPath's technology contributes to increased subscriber satisfaction by ensuring efficient support and care for mobile devices in a constantly connected environment.
WebRadar
Venture Round in 2016
WebRadar is a Telecom Engineering company that specializes in quality, performance, and optimization management. It develops cloud-based software systems aimed at wireless and wireline telecom operators, as well as telemetry solutions for road transport and gas station management. By utilizing advanced algorithms, the company processes large volumes of unstructured data from diverse sources to generate business intelligence. This capability enables organizations within the telecom, automotive, and IoT sectors to gain valuable insights, enhance user experiences, improve service performance, accelerate revenue growth, and reduce operational costs. WebRadar's focus on data analysis and optimization positions it as a key player in driving efficiencies and strategic planning for its clients globally.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 1994, Cavendish Kinetics designs and manufactures tunable components for RF circuits used in various consumer wireless devices such as cellular handsets, laptops, tablets, and other devices. Its products improve RF signaling, leading to enhanced performance, lower power consumption, and smaller device sizes. Headquartered in San Jose, California with an additional office in the Netherlands.
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a technology company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radio solutions. Founded in 2007, Siklu provides a range of millimeter wave wireless connectivity products designed for service providers, mobile operators, and various enterprises, including government and security networks. The company’s offerings encompass small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business broadband connectivity, and solutions for smart city networks, as well as residential broadband services. Siklu's technology is noted for its scalability, multigigabit capacity, and reliability, making it suitable for deployment in urban, suburban, and rural environments, particularly in 5G backhaul applications.
Luminate Wireless
Series A in 2015
Luminate Wireless, Inc. is a wireless infrastructure company based in Cupertino, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system designed to enhance connectivity for enterprises of all sizes. This innovative system centralizes key management, control, and data-plane functions within a virtualized entity that can be deployed as either a private or public cloud. Luminate Wireless enables businesses to expand capacity in a manner similar to Wi-Fi by using 4G LTE access points alongside existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. The company’s infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform offers consistent LTE coverage and simplifies mobile network access, providing flexible networking solutions that leverage Web-scale computing and cloud capabilities.
Doctor On Demand
Series B in 2015
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.
OneWeb LLC is a telecommunications company that develops a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, OneWeb aims to deliver connectivity solutions for various sectors, including broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. The company's satellite network interlocks to create a comprehensive coverage footprint over the planet, enabling reliable communication for industries that depend on global connectivity, such as aviation, maritime, and automotive. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and has planned a total of 648 satellites in its initial network. The company was previously known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd. before rebranding to OneWeb in January 2015.
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a technology company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radio solutions. Founded in 2007, Siklu provides a range of millimeter wave wireless connectivity products designed for service providers, mobile operators, and various enterprises, including government and security networks. The company’s offerings encompass small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business broadband connectivity, and solutions for smart city networks, as well as residential broadband services. Siklu's technology is noted for its scalability, multigigabit capacity, and reliability, making it suitable for deployment in urban, suburban, and rural environments, particularly in 5G backhaul applications.
Fon
Debt Financing in 2015
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.
M87 Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing software that enhances data speeds on smartphones. Its patent-pending technology, Edge, monitors smartphone network environments and reroutes users to faster data paths when speeds lag, ensuring optimal connection speed. M87 serves the cellular industry, operating as a subsidiary of XCOM Labs Inc., and aims to improve end-user device performance while increasing data revenue opportunities for carriers. The company's technology was invented by Vidur Bhargava and Dr. Sriram Vishwanath at the University of Texas at Austin.
OneWeb LLC is a telecommunications company that develops a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, OneWeb aims to deliver connectivity solutions for various sectors, including broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. The company's satellite network interlocks to create a comprehensive coverage footprint over the planet, enabling reliable communication for industries that depend on global connectivity, such as aviation, maritime, and automotive. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and has planned a total of 648 satellites in its initial network. The company was previously known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd. before rebranding to OneWeb in January 2015.
Qterics
Venture Round in 2014
Qterics is a technology company that specializes in device management solutions for electronics manufacturers. Founded in 2003, it provides remote control and troubleshooting services for a range of internet-connected devices, including TVs and set-top boxes. Qterics' technology is integrated into major silicon platforms from leading chip vendors and is utilized in millions of devices produced by prominent equipment manufacturers. The company also offers support capabilities such as digital rights management (DRM) provisioning and secure software delivery, enabling clients to efficiently manage and maintain their Internet of Things devices. With a management team possessing extensive experience in enhancing and supporting consumer products, Qterics has established strategic partnerships that align with its business objectives.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 1994, Cavendish Kinetics designs and manufactures tunable components for RF circuits used in various consumer wireless devices such as cellular handsets, laptops, tablets, and other devices. Its products improve RF signaling, leading to enhanced performance, lower power consumption, and smaller device sizes. Headquartered in San Jose, California with an additional office in the Netherlands.
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.
Opensignal
Series A in 2014
Opensignal is a global leader in mobile analytics, measuring real-world network experience using over 100 million smartphones worldwide. It provides insights to mobile operators, analysts, and regulators, helping them optimize networks and improve user experiences.
Wilocity
Acquisition in 2014
Wilocity Ltd. is a technology company founded in 2007 and based in Caesarea, Israel, specializing in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets for the notebook and peripheral markets. The company creates gigabit wireless semiconductor solutions that enable high-speed downloads, docking, networking, and high-definition video transmission faster than conventional Wi-Fi. By leveraging its innovative wireless technology, Wilocity provides mobile computing platforms that allow users to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, effectively delivering a desktop-like experience on mobile devices.
M87 Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing software that enhances data speeds on smartphones. Its patent-pending technology, Edge, monitors smartphone network environments and reroutes users to faster data paths when speeds lag, ensuring optimal connection speed. M87 serves the cellular industry, operating as a subsidiary of XCOM Labs Inc., and aims to improve end-user device performance while increasing data revenue opportunities for carriers. The company's technology was invented by Vidur Bhargava and Dr. Sriram Vishwanath at the University of Texas at Austin.
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.
Sharp Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in telecommunication equipment and a wide range of electronic products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Sakai, Japan, the company operates through three primary segments: Smart Life, 8K Ecosystem, and ICT. The Smart Life segment includes household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, and air purifiers, as well as electronic devices like calculators and telephones. The 8K Ecosystem segment focuses on advanced display technologies, offering products such as LCD TVs, audio equipment, and projectors. The ICT segment provides mobile phones and personal computers. Sharp is recognized for its innovation and technology solutions that enhance both home and office environments, catering to diverse consumer needs.
Shenzhouying Software Technology
Series A in 2013
Xiamen Shenzhouying Software Technology Co. Ltd. (厦门神州鹰) is a Chinese high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of audio and video compression technologies. The company also offers solutions for the security industry through compression algorithms and perfect platform software.
Xiamen Shenzhouying Software Technology uses ultra-low stream lossless compression technologies to overcome the problem of transmitting at the video transmission speed of 64 KB in the upstream broadband in ADSL networks. The doubleline-multipoint services established by the company itself enable users to realize interconnections between Telecom and Unicom and enjoy clearer surveillance videos with more screens. The professional version of this technology can even allow as many as 2000 people online at the same time.
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.
Sharp
Private Equity Round in 2012
Sharp Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in telecommunication equipment and a wide range of electronic products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Sakai, Japan, the company operates through three primary segments: Smart Life, 8K Ecosystem, and ICT. The Smart Life segment includes household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, and air purifiers, as well as electronic devices like calculators and telephones. The 8K Ecosystem segment focuses on advanced display technologies, offering products such as LCD TVs, audio equipment, and projectors. The ICT segment provides mobile phones and personal computers. Sharp is recognized for its innovation and technology solutions that enhance both home and office environments, catering to diverse consumer needs.
Plivo is a global cloud communication platform that enables businesses to integrate voice and SMS capabilities into their applications. With direct carrier relationships in over 195 countries, Plivo offers reliable connectivity through its APIs and SDKs. Its pay-as-you-go pricing and visual builders make it cost-effective and easy to deploy.
Apalya is a company that specializes in mobile video delivery through its content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, Apalya optimizes content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Its offerings include Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live TV through unicast, multicast, and broadcast methods across mobile networks globally. The company serves a range of clients, including telecom operators and handset manufacturers, in markets such as India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Notable customers include Dialog, Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Vodafone, Reliance Mobile, and Idea. Apalya's platform enables content providers to manage and deliver their offerings efficiently, ensuring users can access their preferred content anytime and anywhere.
Shenzhouying Software Technology
Seed Round in 2012
Xiamen Shenzhouying Software Technology Co. Ltd. (厦门神州鹰) is a Chinese high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of audio and video compression technologies. The company also offers solutions for the security industry through compression algorithms and perfect platform software.
Xiamen Shenzhouying Software Technology uses ultra-low stream lossless compression technologies to overcome the problem of transmitting at the video transmission speed of 64 KB in the upstream broadband in ADSL networks. The doubleline-multipoint services established by the company itself enable users to realize interconnections between Telecom and Unicom and enjoy clearer surveillance videos with more screens. The professional version of this technology can even allow as many as 2000 people online at the same time.
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points.
By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.
Opensignal
Seed Round in 2012
Opensignal is a global leader in mobile analytics, measuring real-world network experience using over 100 million smartphones worldwide. It provides insights to mobile operators, analysts, and regulators, helping them optimize networks and improve user experiences.
MightyText is a technology company based in the Bay Area, California, founded by a team with experience from notable firms such as Google, Zynga, and Cisco. The company operates a messaging application that allows users to send and receive SMS and MMS messages as well as phone calls from their computers or tablets. By utilizing a user’s phone number, MightyText ensures that messages remain synchronized with the phone's SMS inbox, helping individuals manage their communications more efficiently and avoid missing important notifications. The platform leverages the capabilities of the Android operating system to enhance user experience and accessibility for consumers worldwide.
DesignArt Networks
Acquisition in 2012
DesignArt Networks is a prominent silicon provider specializing in 4G infrastructure products. The company develops software-defined system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that deliver high performance for compact base stations, including Enterprise Femto, Pico, and Micro variants, as well as Remote Radio Heads (RRH) and backhaul links utilizing NLOS, Microwave, and E-Band technologies. DesignArt Networks' SoC platforms come pre-loaded with proven software packages, facilitating the efficient design of advanced products while minimizing both bill of materials costs and power consumption.
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.
Ubicom
Acquisition in 2012
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
ip.access
Venture Round in 2011
ip.access Limited is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of femtocell and picocell solutions aimed at addressing coverage and capacity challenges faced by mobile operators. With over a decade of experience, the company offers a range of technologies, including nano3G and Oyster3G, which facilitate the deployment of small-cell infrastructure across various environments, from residential areas to commercial buildings. Its solutions support multiple generations of mobile technology (2G, 3G, and 4G) and are designed to enhance indoor cellular coverage while reducing reliance on macro networks. ip.access also provides professional services encompassing project support, consultancy, system design, installation, and maintenance, catering to mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, and systems integrators globally. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional operations in India, ip.access operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a technology company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radio solutions. Founded in 2007, Siklu provides a range of millimeter wave wireless connectivity products designed for service providers, mobile operators, and various enterprises, including government and security networks. The company’s offerings encompass small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business broadband connectivity, and solutions for smart city networks, as well as residential broadband services. Siklu's technology is noted for its scalability, multigigabit capacity, and reliability, making it suitable for deployment in urban, suburban, and rural environments, particularly in 5G backhaul applications.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 1994, Cavendish Kinetics designs and manufactures tunable components for RF circuits used in various consumer wireless devices such as cellular handsets, laptops, tablets, and other devices. Its products improve RF signaling, leading to enhanced performance, lower power consumption, and smaller device sizes. Headquartered in San Jose, California with an additional office in the Netherlands.
Apalya is a company that specializes in mobile video delivery through its content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, Apalya optimizes content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Its offerings include Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live TV through unicast, multicast, and broadcast methods across mobile networks globally. The company serves a range of clients, including telecom operators and handset manufacturers, in markets such as India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Notable customers include Dialog, Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Vodafone, Reliance Mobile, and Idea. Apalya's platform enables content providers to manage and deliver their offerings efficiently, ensuring users can access their preferred content anytime and anywhere.
Qualcomm Atheros
Acquisition in 2011
Qualcomm Atheros, formerly known as Atheros Communications, specializes in developing semiconductor system solutions for wireless and network communications products. By leveraging its expertise in wireless and networking systems, along with radio frequency and semiconductor design skills, Qualcomm Atheros offers highly integrated chipsets manufactured on low-cost CMOS processes. These chipsets are utilized by a wide range of customers, including manufacturers of personal computers, networking equipment, and consumer devices. After being acquired by Qualcomm in May 2011, Atheros Communications rebranded as Qualcomm Atheros, continuing to provide innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry.
Sandbridge Technologies
Acquisition in 2010
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of innovative fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. By leveraging its proprietary SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture, Sandbridge offers cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, providing significant competitive advantages in the global cellular marketplace. The company focuses on delivering advanced solutions tailored for the wireless handset industry.
Argyle Data
Series B in 2010
Argyle Data, Inc. is a provider of a real-time big data analytics platform specifically designed for the processing and analysis of time-critical data. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers its Xmp platform, which facilitates simultaneous transaction processing, intelligent decision-making, and machine learning on large data volumes. This platform enables organizations to derive insights from real-time data, enhancing their business outcomes. Additionally, Argyle Data provides the Xmx module, which simplifies data extraction from enterprise systems by monitoring network traffic and performing deep packet inspection to identify protocols and extract information from packet headers and payloads. The company's advanced analytics solutions utilize machine learning technologies on a Hadoop framework to assist mobile operators in detecting fraud and other revenue threats, significantly benefiting the telecommunications industry. Argyle Data was established in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.
iSkoot Technologies
Acquisition in 2010
iSkoot Technologies specializes in internet calling services that enable users to make and receive PC Calls using their standard cell phones, thereby extending the functionality of PC Calling without the need for specialized hardware or broadband connections. The company has established a significant partnership with Skype, which includes offering Skype-branded mobile software to various mobile network operators across multiple countries, such as Argentina, Greece, and South Africa. iSkoot's technology employs a circuit switch-to-VoIP approach, allowing mobile users to access Skype's voice services seamlessly. Additionally, iSkoot provides the Kalaida Mobile Services platform, which delivers social media solutions to mobile devices. This comprehensive client/server/gateway solution capitalizes on the existing circuit-switched infrastructure of traditional voice networks, enhancing mobile communication capabilities for consumers.
Tapioca Mobile
Acquisition in 2010
Tapioca Mobile specializes in delivering rich media content, such as videos and images, directly to mobile phone users. The company facilitates the transfer of digital assets from content providers' servers to mobile devices, ensuring that advertisers can effectively reach a wider audience. Additionally, Tapioca Mobile offers solutions for converting existing content into mobile-ready video formats, enabling the seamless transmission of multimedia through Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). This combination of services positions Tapioca Mobile as a key player in enhancing mobile content accessibility and engagement.
Arieso
Venture Round in 2010
Arieso Ltd. is a provider of geo-location and network optimization solutions tailored for wireless operators and service providers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including ariesoGEO for mobile network performance monitoring, ariesoDNA for network adaptation, ariesoCMP for capital management and planning, and ariesoACP for automatic cell planning and network optimization. These solutions focus on enhancing subscriber experience by analyzing mobile connection events to identify high-usage locations, allowing operators to strategically deploy small cells. In addition to its software solutions, Arieso also provides consulting, support, and maintenance services to help clients effectively manage their network capital budget programs.
Tessolve Semiconductor
Series C in 2010
Tessolve is a semiconductor IC test engineering solution provider specializing in a wide range of technologies, including logic, high-speed digital, RF, analog, power, mixed-signal, and memory devices. The company offers comprehensive test services tailored for System-On-a-Chip and System-In-Package devices that cater to various sectors such as wireless, broadband, and consumer markets. With a focus on technical excellence and operational efficiency, Tessolve enhances its versatile test floor by adopting new testing technologies, which lead to reduced time and costs while improving productivity. The company employs over 350 experienced test engineers who support clients throughout the product development cycle, from initial design to successful tape-out. As an independent entity, Tessolve is not affiliated with any Automatic Test Equipment manufacturers, allowing it to prioritize customer objectives by selecting optimal test systems that ensure cost-effectiveness and maximum coverage. This independence also enables the transfer of intellectual property and hardware ownership to clients, providing them with the flexibility to choose the best-performing subcontractors for production ramp-up.
Pantech
Venture Round in 2009
Pantech is a Korean company that manufactures mobile phones. The company markets its smartphones under the brand name “VEGA”.
Its portfolio of VEGA products includes VEGA LTE: a motion recognition smartphone; VEGA No. 6: a smartphone with a full HD screen; VEGA Iron: a smartphone with metal rim design; and VEGA Secret Note and VEGA Secret UP: smartphones featuring fingerprint recognition technology.
Pantech also markets its products overseas through its relationships with partners in the strategic markets of the United States and Japan. Pantech Wireless is an Atlanta-based subsidiary of Pantech & Curitel and Pantech Co., Ltd. that researches, markets, and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America as a part of the Pantech Group.
Pantech was ranked first for 10 consecutive times in the Supplier Performance Review carried out by AT&T, the largest telecommunications carrier in the United States.
Pantech was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Streamezzo
Series D in 2009
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
Arieso
Venture Round in 2009
Arieso Ltd. is a provider of geo-location and network optimization solutions tailored for wireless operators and service providers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including ariesoGEO for mobile network performance monitoring, ariesoDNA for network adaptation, ariesoCMP for capital management and planning, and ariesoACP for automatic cell planning and network optimization. These solutions focus on enhancing subscriber experience by analyzing mobile connection events to identify high-usage locations, allowing operators to strategically deploy small cells. In addition to its software solutions, Arieso also provides consulting, support, and maintenance services to help clients effectively manage their network capital budget programs.
modu
Venture Round in 2009
modu invented, developed and is manufacturing tiny modular phones that can be "modufied" by connecting them with sleek devices known as fys. These devices enhance the functionality of the phone so users can have the smallest possible phone while enjoying a full range of features whenever they want.
The company was founded in 2007 by CEO Dov Moran, whose previous company, msystems, invented the USB Flash Drive (DiskOnKey) and sold to SanDisk for $1.6 billion.
modu recently launched its smallest, most versatile phone yet: the modu T. At 7.5 cm long, it has been cited by Guinness World Records as the world's lightest touch phone. The modu T phone offers everything you want in a smartphone: 3.5G connectivity, GPS, access to social networks, texting, music functionality, a 2.2" touch screen and 2 GB of storage (expandable to 32 GB memory card). It also includes popular applications like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, eBuddy, Google Search and more.
This user-friendly phone can be adapted to be anything you want it to be: a tiny phone for your pocket or a personal media center. You can camerafy it, sportify it, boostify it or textify it, with more fy devices to come. Soon to be launched in various countries, the modu T offers superb call quality and an easy-to-use interface, and runs on Qualcomm's Brew operating system.
Also soon to be launched is the long-awaited modu W. - an android based Wi-Fi device with 2.2" touch screen. The modu W is feature rich device with unlimited applications through the modu market. The device allows users to talk, get social, chat, browse the web, play games, watch videos, listen to music and much more.
Wilocity
Seed Round in 2008
Wilocity Ltd. is a technology company founded in 2007 and based in Caesarea, Israel, specializing in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets for the notebook and peripheral markets. The company creates gigabit wireless semiconductor solutions that enable high-speed downloads, docking, networking, and high-definition video transmission faster than conventional Wi-Fi. By leveraging its innovative wireless technology, Wilocity provides mobile computing platforms that allow users to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, effectively delivering a desktop-like experience on mobile devices.
Digital Orchid
Venture Round in 2008
Digital Orchid, Inc. develops and distributes wireless applications for sports betting services, lotteries, games, brand content, and sports media for the gaming and entertainment industries in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. It provides regulated mobile lottery, sports betting services, and content solutions for wireless operators. The company also deploys regulated lottery gaming, sports wagering, and content transactions for various brands. It operates operator race and sports book services, provides online thorough bread racing and content services, and develops online gaming software systems. The company operates a Todomo WAP portal, which allows users to deploy new content to handsets in a matter of minutes. In addition, it offers Todomo BREW Applications, which allows users to publish content to the handsets in use in North, Central, and South America. Further, the company operates and distributes lottery games and sports pool betting services in Mexico. It distributes its products and services through carrier and direct channels, and partners in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Digital Orchid, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
Digit Wireless
Series D in 2008
Digit Wireless, operates as a user interface innovation company. It offers Fastap keypad technology solutions that enable to discover, access, and use messaging, mobile data, and voice services. The company licenses its technology to mobile manufacturers and operators. Digit Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul.
Arieso
Venture Round in 2008
Arieso Ltd. is a provider of geo-location and network optimization solutions tailored for wireless operators and service providers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including ariesoGEO for mobile network performance monitoring, ariesoDNA for network adaptation, ariesoCMP for capital management and planning, and ariesoACP for automatic cell planning and network optimization. These solutions focus on enhancing subscriber experience by analyzing mobile connection events to identify high-usage locations, allowing operators to strategically deploy small cells. In addition to its software solutions, Arieso also provides consulting, support, and maintenance services to help clients effectively manage their network capital budget programs.
SoftMax
Acquisition in 2007
SoftMax, based in San Diego, specializes in voice algorithm development for signal separation, echo cancellation, and noise reduction. Its technology enables mobile devices to distinguish human speech from background noises, enhancing communication quality on cell phones, VoIP phones, and laptops.
Streamezzo
Series C in 2007
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
Juice Wireless
Series C in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services.
The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell.
In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle)
CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009.
Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
Kirusa, Inc. is a mobile value-added services provider, specializing in voice messaging and social media applications for mobile carriers and subscribers, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, Kirusa offers a range of products, including voice SMS solutions, cloud-based services, and managed services. Its offerings, such as the InstaVoice platform, enable users to send and receive voice messages and calls over data networks and integrate social media functionalities, allowing subscribers to connect with friends and family globally. Kirusa also provides enterprise solutions for interactive mobile and social media marketing. The company maintains sales offices in Paris, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi, along with research and development facilities in New Delhi and Bangalore, India.
Streamezzo
Venture Round in 2007
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
Juice Wireless
Venture Round in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services.
The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell.
In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle)
CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009.
Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
Amp'd Mobile
Venture Round in 2007
Amp'd Mobile was a mobile virtual network operator that resold services using the infrastructure of other mobile phone carriers, as it did not own its own spectrum. The company primarily targeted a younger audience, positioning itself in competition with other brands such as Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. Despite raising over $350 million in funding, Amp'd Mobile faced financial difficulties and ultimately filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
Aicent, Inc., established in 2000, is a leading multi-service IPX provider specializing in data network services and solutions for the telecommunications industry. The company connects over 200 global mobile operators, including ten of the largest worldwide, facilitating seamless international roaming for mobile subscribers across 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE networks. Aicent's extensive partnerships and peering arrangements enable it to offer integrated mobile messaging solutions, value-added data roaming services, and a robust global infrastructure designed to help carriers enhance their revenue opportunities. Through its comprehensive services, Aicent plays a crucial role in the connectivity and communication landscape for telecom network operators.
Juice Wireless
Series B in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services.
The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell.
In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle)
CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009.
Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
Airgo Networks
Acquisition in 2006
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
nPhase
Acquisition in 2006
nPhase, a 50/50 joint venture between Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ), provides advanced Machine to Machine (M2M) cloud platform services to enterprise customers with the most demanding needs for data reliability, coverage, security and innovation in M2M. Customers include the world's leading operators such as Verizon and Vodafone, as well as global OEMs such as Phillips Medical, Siemens Water and ABB Power. Industries served include consumer electronics, transportation/ construction, utilities, healthcare, retail, industrial, financial services and government. nPhase leverages the global leadership in advanced connectivity technologies provided by Qualcomm, the industry leading network and channel provided by Verizon Wireless, and ten years experience as an M2M pioneer, to lead in the advancement of M2M.
Qualphone
Acquisition in 2006
Qualphone is a privately held company provides 3g/ip embedded client software for mobile devices and inter-operability testing (iot).
Streamezzo
Series B in 2006
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
Amp'd Mobile
Venture Round in 2006
Amp'd Mobile was a mobile virtual network operator that resold services using the infrastructure of other mobile phone carriers, as it did not own its own spectrum. The company primarily targeted a younger audience, positioning itself in competition with other brands such as Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. Despite raising over $350 million in funding, Amp'd Mobile faced financial difficulties and ultimately filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
Berkäna Wireless
Acquisition in 2006
Berkana Wireless is a technology company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in manufacturing components for the mobile phone industry. Founded in February 2001, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes processors, Bluetooth products, cellular modems, and Wi-Fi products. Berkana Wireless is particularly noted for its development of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), utilizing proprietary RF CMOS techniques to create integrated RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits for various wireless applications.
Discera
Venture Round in 2005
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
elata Limited provides mobile content delivery and device management software systems to mobile operators and service providers in the wireless market. The company's software products include the senses mobile content delivery software system; the ascent campaign management system, and the liberty device management solution. It products enable mobile operators and service providers to manage a catalogue of mobile content from various third party providers to subscriber groups and deliver to mobile devices. elata Limited was formerly known as Concept Technologies, Ltd. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Poole, United Kingdom. It also has office in Singapore. As of August 17, 2005, elata Limited is a subsidiary of Qualcomm, Inc.
Flarion Technologies
Acquisition in 2005
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.
Digit Wireless
Series C in 2005
Digit Wireless, operates as a user interface innovation company. It offers Fastap keypad technology solutions that enable to discover, access, and use messaging, mobile data, and voice services. The company licenses its technology to mobile manufacturers and operators. Digit Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul.
Digital Orchid
Venture Round in 2004
Digital Orchid, Inc. develops and distributes wireless applications for sports betting services, lotteries, games, brand content, and sports media for the gaming and entertainment industries in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. It provides regulated mobile lottery, sports betting services, and content solutions for wireless operators. The company also deploys regulated lottery gaming, sports wagering, and content transactions for various brands. It operates operator race and sports book services, provides online thorough bread racing and content services, and develops online gaming software systems. The company operates a Todomo WAP portal, which allows users to deploy new content to handsets in a matter of minutes. In addition, it offers Todomo BREW Applications, which allows users to publish content to the handsets in use in North, Central, and South America. Further, the company operates and distributes lottery games and sports pool betting services in Mexico. It distributes its products and services through carrier and direct channels, and partners in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Digital Orchid, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
Digit Wireless
Series B in 2004
Digit Wireless, operates as a user interface innovation company. It offers Fastap keypad technology solutions that enable to discover, access, and use messaging, mobile data, and voice services. The company licenses its technology to mobile manufacturers and operators. Digit Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul.
M7 Networks
Venture Round in 2004
M7 Networks is a company based in La Jolla, California, established in 2000. It specializes in the development and management of mobile content-based communities and related value-added services. The company creates mobile Internet applications that facilitate connections between wireless operators, content providers, and end users. Its focus includes engaging users through various mobile content offerings, such as games and music, enhancing the overall mobile experience.
Spatial Wireless
Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in manufacturing software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company focuses on the development and deployment of distributed mobile switching solutions, including its flagship product, Spatial Atrium. This distributed architecture switch functions as a mobile switching center, gateway MSC, and offers network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of mobile network infrastructure through its innovative software solutions.
AirPrime
Venture Round in 2002
The company develops code division multiple access chipsets for wireless voice and data products.