Ericsson

Ericsson is a leading telecommunications company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in information and communications technology services. Founded in 1876, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband, and multimedia solutions tailored for operators, enterprises, and the media industry. Ericsson's product offerings encompass telephones, switches, mobile systems, semiconductors, and various other technologies. The company is also active in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, managing over 95 million connected devices worldwide, including 22 million eSIM connections. Ericsson is focused on innovation, investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and network functions virtualization through its venture capital arm, Ericsson Ventures.

Graham Ackerman

VP Strategic Development, Director of Investment Management

Maria Håkansson

Vice President

Patrick Johansson

Senior VP for Middle East and Africa Region

Heather Johnson

Vice President, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Majda Lahlou Kassi

Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco

Albert Kim

Head of Ericsson Ventures and Vice President

Paul McNamara

Vice President, Corporate Development

Lars Sandström

CFO

Past deals in Wireless

Everactive

Series C in 2021
Everactive, Inc., also known as Everactive Insights, Inc., specializes in the development of wireless sensing devices and technologies tailored for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company produces ultra-low-power chips that enable battery-less wireless sensors, facilitating data generation and analytics for various industrial operations. Its innovations include PsiKick integrated circuits, which support programmable processing, power management, and RF communication. Everactive's solutions encompass steam trap monitoring, flare system monitoring, and machine health monitoring, allowing for continuous analysis of industrial assets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Everactive also has locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company’s technology is based on energy harvesting, enabling low-cost and long-lived instrumentation that supports sustainable and scalable IoT applications.

Cradlepoint

Acquisition in 2020
Cradlepoint, Inc. specializes in providing secure cloud-managed networking solutions for the Distributed Enterprise, focusing on 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G technologies. The company's offerings include a range of wireless routers, edge defense solutions, and a cloud management platform known as Cradlepoint NetCloud. This platform enhances the functionality of its multi-function routers and ruggedized gateways, enabling businesses to connect and manage their networks effectively across various locations. Cradlepoint's solutions are designed to facilitate secure and reliable connectivity for branch offices, mobile workforces, vehicles, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With a client base that includes thousands of enterprise and government organizations worldwide, Cradlepoint supports a diverse array of industries, ensuring that critical sites and devices remain connected and secure. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan.

Concealfab

Venture Round in 2018
ConcealFab Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing radio frequency transparent shelters and enclosures. The company provides pre-fabricated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) concealment solutions for both federal contractors and commercial wireless carriers, aiming to protect sensitive communication equipment from public detection. ConcealFab's patented technology, crafted from proprietary thermoplastic and advanced composite materials, allows for innovative architectural designs that effectively blend into urban and suburban environments. The company has successfully delivered numerous rooftop and ground-based antenna concealment solutions, enhancing wireless network performance while ensuring faster site approval. Their product offerings include RF-transparent rooftop screenwalls, quick-deploy maintenance shelters, and advanced solutions for small cell and oDAS wireless deployments. ConcealFab also offers custom solutions tailored to specific site requirements, all designed to simplify installation and reduce costs compared to traditional RF enclosure options.

CENX

Acquisition in 2018
Cenx, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Cenx specializes in software that automates the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization and software-defined networking. Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines processes such as ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assuring data connectivity services. Cenx's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and cloud exchange, among others. The company also provides professional services, including data audits, cloud-based automated access ordering, installation, integration, and training, along with technical support for product-related inquiries and software maintenance. Additionally, Cenx plays a crucial role in the development of Carrier Ethernet standards, having received recognition for its innovation in the industry. The company serves tier 1 service providers and has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

Airvana - EVDO business

Acquisition in 2013
Airvana - EVDO business offers network infrastructure products used by wireless operators.

Sand 9

Series C in 2012
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in piezoelectric MEMS products, which serve as timing components for both mobile and low-power wireless systems, as well as communications infrastructure. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of various wireless technologies.

BelAir Networks

Acquisition in 2012
BelAir Networks specializes in providing advanced wireless networking equipment that is utilized by major service providers such as AT&T, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable. The company's offerings include indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems, all designed to enable the deployment of high-performance, scalable, and flexible wireless networks. These solutions are particularly valuable for service providers looking to capitalize on the rapid growth of mobile data usage and applications. BelAir Networks also focuses on high-performance video surveillance networks, enterprise WLAN, and public Wi-Fi hotspots, utilizing a patented switched mesh architecture to ensure reliability and flexibility. Founded in 2002 and privately held, the company has garnered support from investment entities including Comcast Interactive Capital and T-Mobile Venture Fund.

Optimi Corporation

Acquisition in 2010
Optimi Corporation provides network simulation, prediction, optimization, and service monitoring solutions for wireless carriers, network equipment manufacturers, and engineering consulting firms in the United States and internationally. Its products include xWizard, a network planning solution that allows the user to view various networks in a single application; xDimension, an integrated solution that lowers capital and operating expenditures through automated network dimensioning; xACP, an automatic cell planning solution that enables the optimization of the network; and xAFP, which enables users to create, simulate, and analyze frequency plans prior to implementation in a live environment.

Optimi

Acquisition in 2010
Optimi is a company that provides software services for wireless technology. The company provides multi-technology services such as automated design, optimization managed services, wireless network design, wireless network optimization, wireless network management, and value added engineering.

Marconi

Acquisition in 2005
The Marconi Company originally known as The Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company was a British telecommunications and engineering company. The company was founded in 1897 by the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi and was in operation until 2006. The company was a pioneer of wireless long distance communication and mass media broadcasting, eventually becoming one of the UKs most successful manufacturing companies. In 1999, its defense manufacturing division, Marconi Electronic Systems, merged with British Aerospace to form BAE Systems. In 2006, extreme financial difficulties led to the collapse of the remaining company, with the bulk of the business acquired by Ericsson.
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