Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte Ltd. specializes in developing self-organizing network (SON) solutions for mobile network operators across multiple vendors and wireless technologies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Cellwize offers its elastic-SON platform, which is deployed on private clouds, to enhance network performance and user experience. The platform addresses the challenges of inconsistent networks by enabling them to become user-centric and efficient. Additionally, Cellwize provides a centralized SON solution that communicates directly with the cloud to manage network elements effectively. Its innovative Chime platform utilizes AI-driven automation and orchestration to facilitate the rapid deployment of 5G networks, helping operators optimize their investments and streamline operations. The company serves clients in Europe, APAC, and LATAM, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile communication technology.
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 operates as a device connectivity service provider that offers embedded SIM capable solution with pervasive cellular network coverage for various types of internet of things (IoT) devices across the world. Its products include RedteaReady and RedteaSIM. It also develops RedteaGO, an application that offers digital eSIM network services for iPhone. It serves mobile operators, device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and chipset and module manufacturers. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Nanshan, China.
Altiostar Networks, Inc. specializes in designing and developing solutions for mobile network operators, focusing on enhancing LTE network coverage and capacity. The company offers a range of products, including macro iRRH radios suitable for various outdoor environments and small cell iRRHs aimed at improving network capacity in densely populated urban areas. Altiostar's innovative approach includes software that supports open interfaces and virtualizes baseband units, facilitating the creation of disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile networks. Founded in 2011 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Altiostar aims to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs for its clients.
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.
Opensignal, Inc. is a mobile analytics company that specializes in crowd-sourcing data to assess the performance and coverage of wireless networks globally. Founded in 2010 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Opensignal provides a mobile application that helps users enhance their mobile and Wi-Fi signal, determine the best mobile operator for their location, and share signal quality information. The company captures over 3 billion individual measurements daily from more than 100 million smartphones, offering comprehensive insights into real-world mobile network experiences. Its reports serve as a critical resource for mobile network operators, telecom equity analysts, and regulators, providing transparency in mobile coverage and aiding service providers in optimizing their performance based on actionable data. Opensignal also features WifiMapper, a database that assists users in locating free Wi-Fi hotspots.
Meituan Bike (formerly Mobike) is a Chinese fully station-less bicycle-sharing system. It develops mobile apps for users to find and use bicycles to travel anywhere. Davis Wang Xiao Feng, Hu Wei Wei, and Xia Yi Ping founded Mobike on January 27, 2015, with its headquarters in Beijing, China. Mobike raised $600 million in Series E funding led by Tencent, bringing the firm's fundraising in 2017 alone to nearly US$1 billion in June 2017. It became worth US$3 billion in the same month. Chinese web company Meituan-Dianping acquired Mobike for US$2.7 billion in April 2018. Parent company Meituan-Dianping announced name change from Mobike to Meituan Bike on January 23, 2019 as part of an ongoing integration.
Sense360 develops mobile applications that enable developers to create relevant, personalized, and situationally-aware notifications using location, place, activity, context, and other phone sensory data. The company’s products enable applications to unlock this situational awareness.
Sense360 is based in Culver City, California.
M87, Inc. develops software to enhance data speeds on smartphones. It offers Edge software monitors users smartphone network environment, and when their data speed starts to lag, software acts like a booster for smartphone by routing to a faster data path assuring the fastest possible connection speed. The company serves the cellular industry. M87, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. M87, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of XCOM labs, Inc.
AppsDaily Solutions develops mobile applications for Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. AppsDaily Solutions was formerly known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Luminate Wireless is developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system to make it easier to add capacity and assured mobile services for enterprises of any size. In this system, key management-plane, control as well as data-plane functions in the mobile network are moved to a centralized and virtualized entity that can be implemented as a private or a public cloud. The Luminate system allows capacity to be added easily to venues in a “Wi-Fi like” manner by deploying 4G LTE access points using existing Ethernet and IP backhaul.
Luminate Wireless is backed by: NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, Hewlett-Packard Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Northgate Capital, and Correlation Ventures
MangoPlate is a mobile application that helps users discover personalized dining recommendations. It allows users to find and share restaurant suggestions, post reviews and photos, and explore curated guides created by editors and influential bloggers. The application operates on a comprehensive database of restaurants and employs algorithms that consider various factors such as cuisine type, ratings, and location to enhance the user experience. MangoPlate is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms, making it a versatile tool for locating local dining options.
Zeek Mobile Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing a mobile application and web-based platform for the buying and selling of unwanted gift vouchers. Founded in 2013, Zeek aims to address the significant issue of unutilized store credit, estimated at $100 billion annually. Since its launch in the UK in 2015, the platform has facilitated the exchange of gift cards and vouchers, allowing users to sell their unwanted vouchers for cash and purchase discounted gift cards from leading brands. Through its marketplace, Zeek provides a safe and efficient service that helps users recover value from their unused gift cards, thereby reducing financial waste.
AppsDaily Solutions develops mobile applications for Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. AppsDaily Solutions was formerly known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Sense360 develops mobile applications that enable developers to create relevant, personalized, and situationally-aware notifications using location, place, activity, context, and other phone sensory data. The company’s products enable applications to unlock this situational awareness.
Sense360 is based in Culver City, California.
Opensignal, Inc. is a mobile analytics company that specializes in crowd-sourcing data to assess the performance and coverage of wireless networks globally. Founded in 2010 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Opensignal provides a mobile application that helps users enhance their mobile and Wi-Fi signal, determine the best mobile operator for their location, and share signal quality information. The company captures over 3 billion individual measurements daily from more than 100 million smartphones, offering comprehensive insights into real-world mobile network experiences. Its reports serve as a critical resource for mobile network operators, telecom equity analysts, and regulators, providing transparency in mobile coverage and aiding service providers in optimizing their performance based on actionable data. Opensignal also features WifiMapper, a database that assists users in locating free Wi-Fi hotspots.
Konotor operates as a user engagement platform for mobile applications. It offers a two-way communication channel between mobile application users; and customer support from within the application. The company is based in Chennai, India. As of December 16, 2015, Konotor operates as a subsidiary of Freshdesk Inc.
TabTale, through its Crazy Labs brand, is a home to both industry leading Hyper Casual games and famously adored Lifestyle games. As a Top 10 mobile games publisher (according to AppAnnie) and with over 2 billion downloads, we've become a worldwide leader in casual games development, distribution and innovation. The company’s headquarters are in Israel, with global offices in China, Macedonia and Bulgaria.
Lookout is a cybersecurity company that predicts and stops mobile attacks before harm is done to an individual or an enterprise. Lookout’s cloud-based technology is fueled by a global sensor network of more than 60 million users and tens of thousands of apps that are added daily. With this dataset of virtually all the mobile code in the world and the predictive machine intelligence to analyze and make sense of the data, Lookout can identify connections that would otherwise go unseen and stop cybercriminals from attacking mobile devices.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Boston, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)
Dexetra specializes in delivering products that would contribute to a better life experience. The company is currently working on a Smartphone Application to augment human memory and to create a new dimension for self discovery.
Madhouse Inc. is a prominent Chinese mobile marketing service provider specializing in mobile advertisements and applications for advertisers and mobile media partners. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including brand-integrated marketing, mobile marketing, and brand promotions, aimed at assisting game and mobile application developers, brands, and e-commerce customers in reaching their target audiences and enhancing brand awareness. Madhouse operates the largest intelligent mobile advertisement broadcasting network in China, leveraging its extensive domestic advertisement network and professional wireless solutions to deliver effective advertising strategies for international brands and advertising agencies. As a founding and board member of MMA Asia and the Pacific Region, Madhouse plays a key role in establishing mobile advertising standards in the region.
Apalya Technologies Private Limited, established in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, specializes in providing video streaming managed services. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content owners primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Apalya offers a mobile video delivery platform that aggregates, provisions, and distributes content optimized for various screens. Its key products include Myplex, an entertainment service that features on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live, unicast, multicast, and broadcast television across mobile networks. The platform supports over 120 linear channels and integrates with mobile operators and content providers to enhance user experience. Apalya Technologies operates as a subsidiary of U Digital Content Private Limited.
MoboTap is a mobile technology developer. The company is focused on developing mobile applications and services (mobile cloud computing) based on independent innovative research. MoboTap received ten million of funding in dollars from Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners. The company was co-funded by many senior and experienced international teams.
Opensignal, Inc. is a mobile analytics company that specializes in crowd-sourcing data to assess the performance and coverage of wireless networks globally. Founded in 2010 and based in Laguna Hills, California, Opensignal provides a mobile application that helps users enhance their mobile and Wi-Fi signal, determine the best mobile operator for their location, and share signal quality information. The company captures over 3 billion individual measurements daily from more than 100 million smartphones, offering comprehensive insights into real-world mobile network experiences. Its reports serve as a critical resource for mobile network operators, telecom equity analysts, and regulators, providing transparency in mobile coverage and aiding service providers in optimizing their performance based on actionable data. Opensignal also features WifiMapper, a database that assists users in locating free Wi-Fi hotspots.
Maketion is a company that specializes in developing a mobile-based application aimed at enhancing business communication and recruitment management. The application utilizes smartphone scanning tools to capture images of business cards, allowing users to save contact information efficiently. By leveraging the camera's capabilities, the application enables companies to sort, manage, identify, and store employee information and contacts effectively. This streamlined approach assists businesses in maintaining organized communication networks and improving recruitment processes.
TangoMe, Inc., operating as Tango, is a mobile messaging service provider founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company offers a free application that facilitates communication through video and voice calls, texting, and content sharing, with over 350 million registered users across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Blackberry, and PC. Tango is recognized as a popular application, consistently ranking among the top free apps on Android and iTunes. The service supports cross-platform functionality over 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and is available in 15 languages in more than 224 countries. In addition to its messaging capabilities, Tango collaborates with third-party game developers, brands, and content publishers to create integration and advertising opportunities. TangoMe has secured $367 million in venture capital financing and maintains additional offices in Austin, Texas; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Beijing.
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)
Mappn (机锋网/迈奔灵动) is a Chinese high-tech company focused on the application development, product operation, and user services of the Android mobile internet platforms. Mappn offers an Android app store “GFan Market,” the biggest vertical community “GFan Forum,” and Android hardware vertical portal “GFan.net, including strategic partners such as Physical space of China Telecom, American T-Mobile and other mobile terminal companies at home and abroad. In 2013, cross-platform mobile network game products self-developed by Mappn Technology Co., Ltd went online and gained operating income, further completing the business structure of the company's products.
Thinknear is a location technology company and full-service mobile advertising platform focused on delivering amazing advertising campaigns for agencies, brands, and consumers. Thinknear’s platform delivers the accuracy, scale and technology required to effectively leverage mobile location data to power better consumer experiences. In mobile, accuracy matters, and as a division of Telenav, Thinknear leverages exclusive access to over 15 years of proprietary location data. To learn more, please visit www.thinknear.com and follow @thinknear on Twitter and Instagram.
Apalya Technologies Private Limited, established in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, specializes in providing video streaming managed services. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content owners primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Apalya offers a mobile video delivery platform that aggregates, provisions, and distributes content optimized for various screens. Its key products include Myplex, an entertainment service that features on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live, unicast, multicast, and broadcast television across mobile networks. The platform supports over 120 linear channels and integrates with mobile operators and content providers to enhance user experience. Apalya Technologies operates as a subsidiary of U Digital Content Private Limited.
Embee Mobile, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and managing mobile insight solutions for consumer research firms and brands globally. Founded in 2008, the company’s platform tracks and measures mobile users by gathering demographic, behavioral, and network performance data. This technology allows clients to obtain rapid and accurate insights into the behaviors and experiences of mobile device users. Embee Mobile also offers comprehensive services for research panel recruitment, as well as rewards and retention, all integrated within its application. By providing these capabilities, Embee Mobile helps marketers and researchers better understand consumer attitudes, actions, and preferences.
AppsDaily Solutions develops mobile applications for Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. AppsDaily Solutions was formerly known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Link Motion is a global provider of mobile internet services, specializing in smart car technology and ride-sharing solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved from its origins in the smartphone revolution to focus on the emerging smart car sector. Its offerings include enabling technology solutions and secure connected car systems tailored for the automotive industry, alongside consumer ride-sharing services and legacy applications related to mobile security and productivity. With a presence in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dallas, and Finland, Link Motion is well-positioned to capitalize on the future of connected transportation.
Kiwiple (키위플) is a Korean mobile and web application service provider that specializes in mobile application development, location-based services, social network services, and more. Kiwiple completed the development of OVJET, a location-based social networking service; Foword, a smart keyword news binder; and Magic Hour, a photography application.
Arieso Ltd. specializes in geo-location services and network optimization solutions 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 optimization. These solutions aim to enhance subscriber experience by automating network design and management, as well as optimizing capital budget programs. Additionally, Arieso provides consulting, support, and maintenance services. By analyzing mobile connection events, the company helps operators identify high-usage areas, enabling the strategic deployment of small cells to improve network performance.
A wireless expense management and telecom expense management firm specializing in reducing communications costs using proprietary software and expert analysts. Visage Mobile handles everything from bill analysis across multiple carriers, to fully managed wireless and wireline services.
Bedo (贝多) is a Chinese mobile dating platform that provides locating, multimedia communication, dating, and community services. Launched by Peptalk Technologies (Suzhou) Ltd, users can find new friends, share their location and what they are doing, arrange events, and more. As of today, Bedo already has a hold on 11 million registered users and cover more than 100 cities in China.
Streamezzo S.A. is a company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development of mobile media products and solutions. Founded in 2004, it provides a range of tools that enable telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, and content providers to create, deploy, and manage services on cellular networks. Its key offerings include the Rich Media Software Suite, which features a Rich Media Client for accessing interactive mobile services, a Rich Media Server for service deployment, and a Workbench for multimedia authoring. Additionally, Streamezzo's solutions encompass Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and dynamic user interfaces that enhance user engagement. The company also offers professional services to support its clients in effectively utilizing these technologies.
Arieso Ltd. specializes in geo-location services and network optimization solutions 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 optimization. These solutions aim to enhance subscriber experience by automating network design and management, as well as optimizing capital budget programs. Additionally, Arieso provides consulting, support, and maintenance services. By analyzing mobile connection events, the company helps operators identify high-usage areas, enabling the strategic deployment of small cells to improve network performance.
Obopay lets consumers and businesses purchase, pay, and transfer money through any mobile phone using Obopay’s mobile application, text message, mobile Web, or Obopay.com. Obopay works on any mobile phone and any carrier in the U.S. Obopay’s prepaid MasterCard works with any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. Obopay has partnerships with Citi, Fidelity Information Services, MasterCard MoneySend, Bancorp, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and RIM. Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India whose service launched in March, 2008. Obopay India has announced partnerships with YES Bank, Aircel, BPL and Tata Indicom.
Arieso Ltd. specializes in geo-location services and network optimization solutions 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 optimization. These solutions aim to enhance subscriber experience by automating network design and management, as well as optimizing capital budget programs. Additionally, Arieso provides consulting, support, and maintenance services. By analyzing mobile connection events, the company helps operators identify high-usage areas, enabling the strategic deployment of small cells to improve network performance.
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.
Novarra, Inc. specializes in wireless Internet solutions, focusing on mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile data services such as mobile Internet, video, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a content transformation server designed for carrier-grade applications. Additionally, the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media formats, while the Vision Advertising Platform facilitates the delivery and management of graphical advertisements. Novarra's services cater to mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, the company has expanded its reach with locations in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Formerly known as Infospeed Communications, Inc., it adopted its current name in 2000.
Streamezzo S.A. is a company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development of mobile media products and solutions. Founded in 2004, it provides a range of tools that enable telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, and content providers to create, deploy, and manage services on cellular networks. Its key offerings include the Rich Media Software Suite, which features a Rich Media Client for accessing interactive mobile services, a Rich Media Server for service deployment, and a Workbench for multimedia authoring. Additionally, Streamezzo's solutions encompass Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and dynamic user interfaces that enhance user engagement. The company also offers professional services to support its clients in effectively utilizing these technologies.
GoTV Networks
Series B in 2007
GoTV Networks was the industry’s original and largest mobile media network. The firm created rich media applications and syndicated original content to mobile and enabled media owners and brands (including the NFL, NASCAR, Oprah Winfrey Network and SONY) to deliver compelling, personalized, highly-engaged content experiences through media-rich smart applications distributed to the widest audience possible. GoTV’s technology, syndication and production studio capabilities made GoTV the go-to partner for brands, agencies and media owners and was distributed through a broad base of wireless carriers including Sprint, Boost, Cingular, AT&T, Nextel, Virgin, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. The company was headquartered in Los Angeles, CA until it was acquired in mid 2011.
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., founded in 2000, is a leading provider of data network services and solutions for mobile operators worldwide. The company connects more than 200 global mobile operators, including ten of the largest in the industry, through extensive partnerships and peering arrangements. Aicent's network supports seamless roaming for subscribers across 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE networks. Its roaming hub offers integrated mobile messaging solutions and value-added data services, enabling telecom carriers to enhance their revenue opportunities and improve global connectivity. Aicent's comprehensive infrastructure aims to facilitate efficient communication and data transfer across international operator networks.
Bitfone Corporation
Series D in 2006
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.
Streamezzo S.A. is a company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development of mobile media products and solutions. Founded in 2004, it provides a range of tools that enable telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, and content providers to create, deploy, and manage services on cellular networks. Its key offerings include the Rich Media Software Suite, which features a Rich Media Client for accessing interactive mobile services, a Rich Media Server for service deployment, and a Workbench for multimedia authoring. Additionally, Streamezzo's solutions encompass Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and dynamic user interfaces that enhance user engagement. The company also offers professional services to support its clients in effectively utilizing these technologies.
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.
Location Labs, Inc. is a provider of mobile security and safety solutions, catering to individuals, families, and wireless carriers worldwide. Founded in 2000 and based in Emeryville, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the safety of mobile phone users. Its Phone Controls feature provides anti-virus protection and cloud-based backup solutions, while the Locator tool allows users to track the location of important individuals and receive automatic alerts. Additionally, Drive Safe is a product that automatically locks phones when in motion, promoting safer driving. Location Labs also offers Sparkle, a mobile platform that facilitates analytics, mobile device management, and remote location services in the cloud. The company was previously known as WaveMarket, Inc. before rebranding in June 2010 and operates as a subsidiary of AVG Technologies USA, Inc. since 2014.
Bitfone Corporation
Series C in 2005
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.
Enorbus
Venture Round in 2004
Enorbus provides wireless entertainment services internationally. Enorbus develops and distributes wireless applications on an original equipment manufacturer basis through third parties, including global and regional handset manufacturers, foreign content aggregators, and regional mobile operators. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Beijing, China. As of March 19, 2007, Enorbus Technologies Limited is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Internet Group.
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.
M7 Networks, established in 2000 and based in La Jolla, California, focuses on developing and managing mobile content-based communities and value-added services. The company creates mobile Internet applications that facilitate connections among wireless operators, content providers, and end users, particularly in areas like games and music. Through its innovative approach, M7 Networks aims to enhance user engagement and provide enriched mobile experiences.
Wireless game developer and publisher for multiple cell platforms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, JAMDAT has employees in locations around the world, including Honolulu, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Bucharest and Hyderabad. The company was acquired by Electronic Arts and brought into the fold of the EA Mobile line of games (with JAMDAT CEO Mitch Lasky leading the worldwide mobile gaming efforts) in December of 2005.
Wireless game developer and publisher for multiple cell platforms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, JAMDAT has employees in locations around the world, including Honolulu, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Bucharest and Hyderabad. The company was acquired by Electronic Arts and brought into the fold of the EA Mobile line of games (with JAMDAT CEO Mitch Lasky leading the worldwide mobile gaming efforts) in December of 2005.
Airvana, Inc. specializes in small cell solutions designed for communication applications, particularly in enhancing mobile broadband services. The company provides 4G LTE and 3G small cell systems aimed at improving voice coverage, data performance, and network capacity. Its product offerings include enterprise LTE small cells, such as the OneCell cloud RAN system, as well as consumer and small office 3G small cells. Additionally, Airvana develops small cell management and self-organizing network systems to support large-scale deployments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Airvana has development centers in both Chelmsford and Bengaluru, India. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players to enhance its technology and market presence. As of 2015, Airvana operates as a subsidiary of CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.
Wireless game developer and publisher for multiple cell platforms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, JAMDAT has employees in locations around the world, including Honolulu, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Bucharest and Hyderabad. The company was acquired by Electronic Arts and brought into the fold of the EA Mobile line of games (with JAMDAT CEO Mitch Lasky leading the worldwide mobile gaming efforts) in December of 2005.