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.
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 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband company that provides high-speed internet services to residential and commercial customers. Established as a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global, and Telefónica, the company focuses on developing a wholesale FTTH network in the United Kingdom. This network aims to support local telecommunications service providers by offering access to fast broadband connectivity, with plans to serve up to 7 million premises. Through its infrastructure, Nexfibre seeks to enhance digital connectivity and improve internet access for a wide range of users.
TiBit Communications
Series C in 2022
TiBit Communications specializes in innovative technology aimed at transforming broadband access deployment in the global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company designs small, low-power, and cost-effective devices that can be easily integrated into existing networks. These devices facilitate multi-Gigabit connectivity and enable high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By virtualizing the access network, TiBit Communications helps businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their network architecture, making it easier for service providers to adapt to evolving demands.
Technetix
Venture Round in 2016
Technetix specializes in enhancing broadband cable network performance through the manufacture of advanced transmission equipment. The company offers a range of products, including fiber-to-the-home technology, remote optical line terminals, and fiber-to-the-premises solutions, all designed to optimize the capabilities of cable operators. With a deep understanding of hybrid fiber coax technology, Technetix focuses on identifying and addressing network issues faced by its customers, delivering tailored solutions that ensure reliable and efficient broadband services. Its products are utilized in networks globally, earning a reputation for excellence in the industry.
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.
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.
Aster Sp
Acquisition in 2010
Aster Sp. z o.o. is a telecommunications company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1990. The company offers a range of media and communication services, including analogue and premium digital cable television, broadband Internet, and fixed-line telephone services. Aster operates primarily in major Polish cities, including Warsaw, Krakow, and Zielona Gora. Previously, it was a subsidiary of Elektrim Telekomunikacja S.A.
Unitymedia
Acquisition in 2009
Unitymedia GmbH is a cable network service provider based in Cologne, Germany, offering a range of communication services including basic and digital cable television, high-speed internet access, and telephony. The company operates under the iesy, ish, and TC West brands, primarily serving customers in the Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia regions. As of December 31, 2006, Unitymedia reported approximately 4.9 million basic cable subscribers, alongside 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 for multiple seasons, further enhancing its content offerings.
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