Liberty Global

Liberty Global is a London-based holding company that operates primarily in the telecommunications sector. It provides video, voice, and broadband internet services to customers in Europe, Japan, and Chile. The company's core business involves distributing these services through its extensive cable television systems, offering a range of programming options, including digital and high-definition television, video-on-demand, and telephony services. Liberty Global also owns programming networks and has interests in mobile telephony services. As of 2008, its networks passed approximately 34.3 million homes, serving around 15.6 million video subscribers, 6.2 million broadband internet subscribers, and 4.6 million telephony subscribers. Additionally, Liberty Global has a corporate venture arm, Liberty Global Ventures, which invests in technology-based sectors and is headquartered in London.

Colin Buechner

Managing Director and Chief Network Officer

Bruce Dines

Senior Partner

Adrian Drury

Group Technology, Strategy and Insight Director

John H. Gowen

Managing Partner

Severina Pascu

Senior Vice President of Commercial and Operations

John Paul

Managing Director, Emerging Business

Past deals in Broadband

Nexfibre

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nexfibre is a joint venture established by InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global, and Telefónica, focusing on the construction and operation of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband network across the United Kingdom. The company aims to deliver high-speed internet service connections to both homes and businesses, providing essential support to local telecommunications service providers. With plans to serve up to 7 million premises, Nexfibre is committed to enhancing broadband connectivity in the region, ensuring that clients have access to reliable and fast internet services.

TiBit Communications

Series C in 2022
TiBit Communications is a manufacturer specializing in innovative technology designed to transform broadband access deployment across global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company produces small, low-power, and cost-effective pluggable devices that facilitate virtualization of the access network. These devices enable multi-Gigabit connectivity and allow high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By simplifying network architecture, TiBit's solutions empower businesses to reduce costs while enhancing overall network efficiency.

Sunrise

Acquisition in 2020
Sunrise Communications Group AG is a telecommunications provider in Switzerland, offering a variety of services to residential and business customers, as well as other carriers. The company provides mobile voice and data services on both postpaid and prepaid plans, along with landline voice, internet services, and digital television. It also delivers system integration, managed services, and voice hubbing based on its landline network. Additional offerings include international calling, roaming, hardware insurance, and mobile browsing protection. Sunrise markets its prepaid services under several brand names, including Sunrise, ALDI SUISSE mobile, yallo, Ortel, and Lebara. The company serves approximately 3.7 million customers across 95 locations in Switzerland and operates a gigabit fiber optic cable network. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Sunrise Communications Group AG functions as a subsidiary of UPC Switzerland LLC.

Technetix

Venture Round in 2016
Technetix specializes in enhancing broadband cable network performance through its advanced technology products. The company is a manufacturer of broadband cable network transmission equipment, with a deep understanding of hybrid fiber coax technology. Technetix's offerings include fiber-to-the-home (FTTx), remote optical line terminal (rOLT), and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technologies, among others. These products are designed to optimize core assets for cable operators, improving the application of distributed access architecture. Technetix is known for its reliability and excellence, with products deployed in networks worldwide. The company works closely with customers to address specific network issues, delivering tailored solutions that ensure optimal broadband services for consumers.

Multimedia Polska

Acquisition in 2016
Multimedia Polska S.A. is the largest cable television provider in Poland, offering a wide range of telecommunications services that include radio, television, Internet, and telephony. The company operates through four primary segments: Television, which provides cable and digital TV services along with premium packages; Internet, which offers various broadband options such as HFC, DSL, and mobile internet; Telephony, delivering fixed-line services and pay phone solutions; and Other Services, which includes leasing telecommunication infrastructure and engaging in film production, public relations, and electricity trade. Founded in 1991 and based in Gdynia, Poland, Multimedia Polska focuses on delivering multi-play bundles that combine traditional telecom services with utility offerings, allowing customers to benefit from loyalty programs and discounts. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Telewizja Kablowa Vectra S.A.

SES Networks

Series H in 2015
O3b Networks Limited specializes in satellite communications by operating a fiber-based satellite network that delivers global broadband connectivity. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, with an operational office in The Hague, Netherlands, the company provides internet and mobile connectivity services to a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and government entities across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. O3b Networks employs a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation designed to enhance communication capabilities, offering improved speed, affordability, and flexibility to meet the various capacity and network demands of its clients in 177 countries. Since August 2016, O3b Networks has operated as a subsidiary of SES, S.A.

Cable & Wireless Communications

Acquisition in 2015
Cable & Wireless Communications is a British multinational telecommunications services company headquartered in Bracknell, United Kingdom. Established in 2010 following a split from Cable & Wireless plc, the company focuses on providing connectivity and managed IT services to a diverse clientele, including residential customers, regional and international carriers, and TV cable companies. Its service offerings encompass mobile, voice, broadband internet, and video content, as well as managed voice and data services. With a presence across Asia Pacific, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, and North America, Cable & Wireless Communications is positioned to meet the needs of large corporations, government entities, and network integrators. In 2012, the company was acquired by Vodafone and subsequently integrated into its operations in 2013.

Wananchi Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Wananchi Group Holdings Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prominent provider of home entertainment and communication services in East Africa. The company serves both residential and corporate customers, offering a range of services that includes high-speed internet via its fiber optic network, DTH satellite pay TV, and original programming for its pay TV channels. In the corporate sector, Wananchi provides voice, video, data, and internet connectivity to enterprises, governments, and media organizations. Additionally, it offers value-added services such as data security, cloud solutions, and web hosting. Wananchi Group is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable services, making it a key player in the region's telecommunications and entertainment industries.

Ziggo

Acquisition in 2014
Ziggo B.V., established in 1984 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a prominent provider of digital TV, broadband Internet, and home phone services. As of March 2015, Ziggo served approximately 4.2 million television subscribers, 3.1 million internet customers, and 2.6 million fixed telephone service users. Additionally, it offered mobile telephony to around 158,000 subscribers and provided access to over 2 million WiFi spots nationwide. Ziggo caters to both residential consumers and business clients, offering a range of services including data communications, television, electronic payment options, and mobile telephony.

Virgin Media

Acquisition in 2013
Virgin Media is a UK-based telecommunications company, offering a range of services including TV, broadband internet, landline, and mobile phone services. It is unique in the UK for having a national fibre optic network, enabling high-speed connectivity. The company's business arm, Virgin Media Business, invests in and supports various sectors within telecommunications, such as broadband, mobile, and cable services.

SES Networks

Venture Round in 2012
O3b Networks Limited specializes in satellite communications by operating a fiber-based satellite network that delivers global broadband connectivity. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, with an operational office in The Hague, Netherlands, the company provides internet and mobile connectivity services to a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and government entities across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. O3b Networks employs a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation designed to enhance communication capabilities, offering improved speed, affordability, and flexibility to meet the various capacity and network demands of its clients in 177 countries. Since August 2016, O3b Networks has operated as a subsidiary of SES, S.A.

Wananchi Group

Private Equity Round in 2011
Wananchi Group Holdings Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prominent provider of home entertainment and communication services in East Africa. The company serves both residential and corporate customers, offering a range of services that includes high-speed internet via its fiber optic network, DTH satellite pay TV, and original programming for its pay TV channels. In the corporate sector, Wananchi provides voice, video, data, and internet connectivity to enterprises, governments, and media organizations. Additionally, it offers value-added services such as data security, cloud solutions, and web hosting. Wananchi Group is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable services, making it a key player in the region's telecommunications and entertainment industries.

Kabel Baden-Württemberg

Acquisition in 2011
Kabel BW is a high-growth, innovative provider of fast internet, telephone and TV (Triple Play) in the Baden-Wuerttemberg region. Kabel BW offers attractive packages with an outstanding price-performance ratio with very quick internet broadband (up to 100 Mbit/s) and telephone flat rates. 99% of the 3.6 million cable households in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

SES Networks

Debt Financing in 2010
O3b Networks Limited specializes in satellite communications by operating a fiber-based satellite network that delivers global broadband connectivity. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, with an operational office in The Hague, Netherlands, the company provides internet and mobile connectivity services to a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and government entities across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. O3b Networks employs a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation designed to enhance communication capabilities, offering improved speed, affordability, and flexibility to meet the various capacity and network demands of its clients in 177 countries. Since August 2016, O3b Networks has operated as a subsidiary of SES, S.A.

Unitymedia

Acquisition in 2009
Unitymedia GmbH is a cable network service provider based in Cologne, Germany, offering a range of communication and entertainment services. The company delivers basic and digital cable television, high-speed internet access, and telephony services to its customers. Unitymedia markets its basic cable television under the iesy, ish, and TC West brands in the states of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. As of December 31, 2006, the company served 4.9 million basic cable subscribers, along with 442,700 premium cable subscribers, 125,200 internet subscribers, and 57,900 telephony subscribers. Additionally, through its subsidiary, arena Sport Rechte und Marketing GmbH, Unitymedia holds rights to Bundesliga programming, enhancing its portfolio in the sports broadcasting sector.
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