Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, established in 2000 to focus on strategic investments in early-stage high-technology ventures, particularly within the wireless sector. With a commitment of $500 million, Qualcomm Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of over 150 active companies and achieved more than 20 successful exits, including notable firms such as Cruise Automation and Fitbit. The organization operates globally, establishing regional funds in strategic markets such as Korea, Japan, China, and Europe to foster local innovation. Qualcomm Ventures seeks to invest between $500,000 and $10 million primarily at the expansion stage, targeting emerging technologies and business models that enhance the mobile technology ecosystem and complement Qualcomm's existing products and services. Through its investments, Qualcomm Ventures aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources and industry expertise to drive their success.
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Senior Director
Michel Glezer
Investment Director
Swapna Gupta
Director
Carlos Kokron
Vice President and Managing Director of North America
Song Mao
Senior Investment Director
James Shen
Vice President and Managing Director
Richard Tapalaga
Investment Director
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Vice President and Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Nan Zhou
Director
Past deals in Telecommunications
Commsignia
Series B in 2023
Commsignia is a company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cooperative intelligent transportation systems aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Commsignia's offerings include a comprehensive V2X Communication Software Stack, a security stack implementation, Hybrid V2X/ADAS Safety Applications, a V2X Simulator, On-Board Units (OBU), and Roadside Units (RSU). The company's technology facilitates communication between vehicles and infrastructure, providing critical insights that support logistics and road safety initiatives. Through its innovative solutions, Commsignia enables vehicles to communicate effectively, contributing to safer driving conditions and improved traffic management.
Cavli Wireless
Series A in 2023
Cavli Wireless is a provider of integrated solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in eSIM-enabled cellular connectivity and compute modules that come preloaded with global connectivity options. The company focuses on simplifying IoT deployment by offering a comprehensive platform that combines IoT modules, connectivity management, and a device management solution in a subscription-based model. This approach addresses network access challenges and modem management, allowing clients to efficiently harness IoT capabilities for digital transformation and growth. By streamlining the complexities of IoT infrastructure, Cavli Wireless enables businesses to develop and implement their IoT strategies effectively.
Blues Wireless
Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.
Celona
Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
FreedomFi
Series A in 2022
FreedomFi build cost efficient PrivateLTE networks using commodity hardware, open source software and CBRS shared spectrum.
floLIVE
Series B in 2021
floLIVE Ltd. offers cloud-native connectivity solutions designed to meet the needs of enterprises, mobile operators, and cloud providers. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company provides a unique platform that combines local core networks with centralized cloud management, enabling secure and compliant local connectivity. This approach allows organizations to achieve high performance while benefiting from the flexibility of a cloud-based system. floLIVE's offerings include a comprehensive IoT ecosystem, featuring integrated device management, inventory, and billing services, all delivered as-a-service. The company supports a pay-as-you-grow business model, ensuring that clients can scale services according to their needs. By focusing on security and regulatory compliance, floLIVE protects its clients from internal and external threats while delivering a range of connectivity services in a streamlined manner.
Cellwize
Series B in 2020
Cellwize is a technology company focused on transforming mobile networks through its innovative platform, Chime. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Israel, Cellwize specializes in RAN automation and orchestration, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) to expedite 5G network deployment and enhance return on investment. The Chime platform allows MNOs to adapt their networks to dynamic environments, facilitating connections with various applications and vendors while enabling collaborative development. This flexibility leads to optimized coverage and improved user experiences, positioning Cellwize as a leader in helping MNOs launch and leverage next-generation networks efficiently and effectively.
Reliance Jio
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.
Redtea Mobile
Venture Round in 2020
Redtea Mobile is a device connectivity service provider specializing in embedded SIM (eSIM) solutions that facilitate global cellular network coverage for various Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Nanshan, China, the company offers products such as RedteaReady and RedteaSIM, along with the RedteaGO application, which provides digital eSIM network services for iPhones. Redtea Mobile ensures seamless connectivity through its Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform, compliant with GSMA eSIM standards. The company has established partnerships with over 20 mobile network operators and has integrated its eSIM technology into devices from prominent brands like OPPO, Samsung, and Xiaomi, reaching over 100 million devices worldwide. With a vision of "Dynamic Connectivity without Borders," Redtea Mobile aims to enhance international connectivity for users, particularly benefiting travelers by eliminating the need for physical SIM cards.
Celona
Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
floLIVE
Series B in 2020
floLIVE Ltd. offers cloud-native connectivity solutions designed to meet the needs of enterprises, mobile operators, and cloud providers. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company provides a unique platform that combines local core networks with centralized cloud management, enabling secure and compliant local connectivity. This approach allows organizations to achieve high performance while benefiting from the flexibility of a cloud-based system. floLIVE's offerings include a comprehensive IoT ecosystem, featuring integrated device management, inventory, and billing services, all delivered as-a-service. The company supports a pay-as-you-grow business model, ensuring that clients can scale services according to their needs. By focusing on security and regulatory compliance, floLIVE protects its clients from internal and external threats while delivering a range of connectivity services in a streamlined manner.
Altiostar
Series C in 2019
Altiostar Networks specializes in developing radio area network software aimed at enhancing telecommunications networks. The company focuses on creating solutions that support open interfaces and virtualize baseband units, allowing for the construction of disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile networks. This innovative approach enables mobile network operators to efficiently deploy and expand their LTE networks while reducing costs. Altiostar's experienced team of technology entrepreneurs is dedicated to improving the communications experience through their cutting-edge offerings in the mobile broadband industry.
Affirmed Networks
Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.
Elevoc
Seed Round in 2018
Elevoc is an AI-powered audio solution provider focused on enhancing voice communication through advanced technology. The company has developed a deep learning-based voice enhancement solution that operates in real time, allowing it to effectively extract speech from background noise and improve clarity and intelligibility. This innovative technology is utilized across millions of devices globally, catering to various industries including telecommunications, education, automotive, and security. Elevoc's offerings encompass a range of services such as intelligent noise reduction, echo cancellation, reverberation suppression, sound source localization, and beamforming, all aimed at facilitating superior voice signal processing and intelligent voice interaction.
Doctor On Demand
Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand is a video telemedicine company, offering on-demand and scheduled visits with US-licensed healthcare providers via any smartphone, tablet, or computer. It focuses on providing solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems. With solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems, Doctor On Demand is redefining the industry with top-rated customer experience, highest clinical standards, and implementation and customer success directors, as well as 24/7 customer support. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Borqs Technologies
Series E in 2017
Borqs Technologies is a high-tech company providing intelligent terminal software platforms and end-to-end service platform solutions for operators, terminal manufacturers, and chip manufacturers in the global mobile internet industry. Borqs Technologies specializes in the development and industrialized promotion of holistic solutions for the mobile Internet terminal basic infrastructure software, application software, and end-to-end software. Established in September 2007, the company has 600 personnel in Borqs, more than 90% of whom are technical and 50% of whom have a master’s degree, along with a 70% engineer population with more than 5 years of experience in research and development. The core members of the team mainly comes from terminal designers and manufacturers, providers of switching technology, internet service providers, software and hardware manufacturers and other global enterprises. The core members of the team mainly comes from terminal designers and manufacturers, providers of switching technology, internet service providers, software and hardware manufacturers and other global enterprises. The management team of Borqs consists of domestic and international experts in wireless communications, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries.
Zoom
Series D in 2017
Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. It has an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.
WebRadar
Venture Round in 2016
WebRadar is a Telecom Engineering company focused in quality, performance and optimization management. To achieve these objectives, it develops software systems for wireless and wireline telecom operators and telemetry systems for road transport management and gas station management. The company generates business intelligence by processing large volumes of unstructured data for companies spread around the world.
Cloudflare
Series D in 2015
Cloudflare, Inc. is a San Francisco-based software company that specializes in web performance and security services for businesses globally. It operates a cloud platform that integrates various network services, including security solutions such as Cloud Firewall, Bot Management, and Distributed Denial of Service protection. The company enhances website performance through its Content Delivery Network (CDN) and intelligent routing, while also providing optimization tools for content and images. Furthermore, Cloudflare offers reliability solutions like Load Balancing and DNS services, alongside security features aimed at protecting internal resources through Zero Trust Security and Secure Web Gateway. Its consumer offerings include a DNS resolver and a virtual private network (VPN) designed to secure mobile traffic. Cloudflare serves diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government, and was founded in 2009.
Siklu
Series D in 2015
Siklu Communication Ltd. specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, and government entities. The company offers various solutions such as small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business and residential broadband connectivity, and smart city networks. Founded in 2007 and based in Petach Tikva, Israel, Siklu's products leverage millimeter wave technology to provide reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Their offerings are designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications, including applications for 5G backhaul, while maintaining competitive performance and scalability.
Doctor On Demand
Series B in 2015
Doctor On Demand is a video telemedicine company, offering on-demand and scheduled visits with US-licensed healthcare providers via any smartphone, tablet, or computer. It focuses on providing solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems. With solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems, Doctor On Demand is redefining the industry with top-rated customer experience, highest clinical standards, and implementation and customer success directors, as well as 24/7 customer support. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Siklu
Series C in 2015
Siklu Communication Ltd. specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, and government entities. The company offers various solutions such as small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business and residential broadband connectivity, and smart city networks. Founded in 2007 and based in Petach Tikva, Israel, Siklu's products leverage millimeter wave technology to provide reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Their offerings are designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications, including applications for 5G backhaul, while maintaining competitive performance and scalability.
Fon
Debt Financing in 2015
Fon is a WiFi provider that utilizes a community-driven approach to create a globally connected WiFi network. The company partners with major telecommunication and WiFi providers, including notable firms such as British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone, to facilitate seamless interconnection between WiFi networks. Fon's services are designed to simplify the management and operation of WiFi for operators and enterprises, ensuring that clients receive carrier-grade WiFi solutions that are secure, scalable, and flexible. This strategic model enables Fon to enhance connectivity for users while supporting its partners in delivering reliable wireless internet services.
OneWeb
Seed Round in 2015
OneWeb LLC is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company aims to connect users worldwide, offering solutions for broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. OneWeb's network is designed to support various industries that depend on global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail. The company began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and had deployed 74 out of the planned 648 satellites by March 2020. OneWeb's innovative approach to satellite communications enhances internet accessibility across the globe, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2014
Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.
Telcare
Series C in 2014
Telcare wirelessly bridges the last mile between patients and physicians for the care of chronic illness using machine-2-machine cellular technology. The Company's first product in development is the TelCheck glucose meter, which automatically relays home glucose testing data to the physician or care manager and displays immediate clinical feedback and coaching on the screen of the meter. Telcare recently won the people's choice award at the 2009 CTIA show in San Diego, CA
Fon
Venture Round in 2014
Fon is a WiFi provider that utilizes a community-driven approach to create a globally connected WiFi network. The company partners with major telecommunication and WiFi providers, including notable firms such as British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone, to facilitate seamless interconnection between WiFi networks. Fon's services are designed to simplify the management and operation of WiFi for operators and enterprises, ensuring that clients receive carrier-grade WiFi solutions that are secure, scalable, and flexible. This strategic model enables Fon to enhance connectivity for users while supporting its partners in delivering reliable wireless internet services.
Zoom
Series B in 2013
Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. It has an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.
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
Venture Round in 2013
Fon is a WiFi provider that utilizes a community-driven approach to create a globally connected WiFi network. The company partners with major telecommunication and WiFi providers, including notable firms such as British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone, to facilitate seamless interconnection between WiFi networks. Fon's services are designed to simplify the management and operation of WiFi for operators and enterprises, ensuring that clients receive carrier-grade WiFi solutions that are secure, scalable, and flexible. This strategic model enables Fon to enhance connectivity for users while supporting its partners in delivering reliable wireless internet services.
Zoom
Series A in 2013
Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. It has an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.
Plivo
Seed Round in 2012
Plivo is a cloud communication platform that offers a simple, fast, and scalable way for companies to modernize their business communications. Companies of all types use Plivo’s best-in-class API’s and SDK’s to quickly integrate voice and SMS capabilities into their applications. Direct relationships with over 1600 local carrier networks deliver reliable connectivity in 195 countries. With pay-as-you-go pricing and visual builders, Plivo offers a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy global communications solution. Start for free. Deploy within hours.
Apalya
Series C in 2012
Apalya is a mobile video delivery platform that specializes in content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution services. The platform is designed to optimize content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Apalya aggregates over 120 linear channels and offers products such as Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which allows for live broadcasting across mobile networks. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content providers primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, with a client roster that includes major players like Dialog, Airtel, and Vodafone. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Apalya aims to deliver a comprehensive entertainment experience across digital devices.
Siklu
Series B in 2011
Siklu Communication Ltd. specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, and government entities. The company offers various solutions such as small cell backhaul, LTE and WiFi backhaul, business and residential broadband connectivity, and smart city networks. Founded in 2007 and based in Petach Tikva, Israel, Siklu's products leverage millimeter wave technology to provide reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Their offerings are designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications, including applications for 5G backhaul, while maintaining competitive performance and scalability.
Apalya
Series B in 2011
Apalya is a mobile video delivery platform that specializes in content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution services. The platform is designed to optimize content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Apalya aggregates over 120 linear channels and offers products such as Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which allows for live broadcasting across mobile networks. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content providers primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, with a client roster that includes major players like Dialog, Airtel, and Vodafone. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Apalya aims to deliver a comprehensive entertainment experience across digital devices.
Argyle Data
Series B in 2010
Argyle Data, Inc. specializes in real-time big data analytics, focusing on the processing and analysis of time-critical information for mobile service providers and IoT networks. The company offers Xmp, a platform that supports simultaneous transaction processing, intelligent decision-making, and machine learning on large data volumes. Argyle Data's solutions enable organizations to extract valuable insights from real-time data, enhancing decision-making and overall business outcomes. Additionally, its Xmx module monitors network traffic, simplifying data extraction from enterprise systems and providing deep packet inspection capabilities to identify protocols and extract relevant data. Used by leading mobile operators, Argyle Data’s applications address significant challenges such as fraud detection and revenue threats, ultimately helping the telecommunications industry mitigate losses amounting to billions annually. Founded in 2007 and based in San Mateo, California, Argyle Data operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.
Visage Mobile
Series B in 2010
Visage Mobile, Inc. specializes in enterprise mobility management solutions, focusing on reducing communication costs for businesses. Its primary offerings include MobilityCentral, a cloud-based platform that consolidates wireless expense management, normalizes carrier data, and provides actionable metrics and optimization recommendations. This platform helps organizations track and manage wireless telecom assets, anticipate upgrade dates, identify unused lines of service, and generate cost-center reports. Additionally, Visage Mobile provides personalized analyses through VisagePulse, international travel alert solutions, and various services such as wireless account optimization, device recycling, and helpdesk support. Founded in 2001 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Visage Mobile combines proprietary software with expert analysis to manage and optimize wireless and wireline services for enterprises.
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.
Arieso
Venture Round in 2009
Arieso Ltd. provides subscriber experience geo-location, capital budget management, and automatic network optimization solutions for wireless operators and service providers. It offers ariesoGEO, a mobile network performance monitoring and optimization solution; ariesoDNA, a network adaptation solution; ariesoCMP, a capital management and planning solution; and ariesoACP, an automatic cell planning and network optimization solution. The company also provides consulting, support, and maintenance services. Its solutions are used to focus on the actual subscriber experience, automate network design/optimization, and manage network capital budget programs. Arieso Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in Newbury, the United Kingdom with additional offices internationally.
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.
Arieso
Venture Round in 2008
Arieso Ltd. provides subscriber experience geo-location, capital budget management, and automatic network optimization solutions for wireless operators and service providers. It offers ariesoGEO, a mobile network performance monitoring and optimization solution; ariesoDNA, a network adaptation solution; ariesoCMP, a capital management and planning solution; and ariesoACP, an automatic cell planning and network optimization solution. The company also provides consulting, support, and maintenance services. Its solutions are used to focus on the actual subscriber experience, automate network design/optimization, and manage network capital budget programs. Arieso Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in Newbury, the United Kingdom with additional offices internationally.
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.
Novarra
Series E in 2007
Novarra, Inc. provides wireless Internet solutions. It offers mobile search, portals, advertising, and Web access in mobile phones. The company provides Internet Mobility that deploys of wireless networks and devices, including mass-market phones, Smartphones, and PDAs. It also offers Vision Platform, which provides solutions for mobile data services, such as mobile Internet, video, Web 2.0, advertising, location, and ODPs; and Vision Mobile Web platform, a carrier-grade content transformation server. In addition, the company offers Vision Multimedia Platform that provides real-time transformation of video, audio, and flash animation content; and Vision Advertising Platform, which offers an advertising engine component for the delivery and management of graphical and animated advertisements. It serves mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, Web content providers, and enterprises. Novarra, Inc. was formerly known as Infospeed Communications, Inc. and changed its name in 2000. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. It has locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand.
Discera
Series C in 2007
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators for 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 find applications in various consumer and mobile devices, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS units, disk drives, and television players, as well as 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 so-called "mobile virtual network operator," because it does not license its own spectrum, but resells services using the network of other mobile phone operators. Amp'd Mobile targeted young people, competing with brands like Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. After raising over $350m, Amp'd Mobile filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
Aicent
Series C in 2007
Aicent, Inc., founded in 2000, is a leading provider of data network, messaging, and roaming services for telecom network operators. As the largest multi-service IPX provider globally, Aicent connects to over 200 mobile operators, including many of the world's largest. Its extensive network facilitates seamless roaming for mobile subscribers across 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE networks worldwide. The company offers a roaming hub that supports integrated mobile messaging solutions and value-added data roaming services, helping carriers enhance their revenue potential. Aicent's robust infrastructure enables comprehensive global connectivity for mobile operators, ensuring reliable service for users traveling internationally.
Amp'd Mobile
Venture Round in 2006
Amp'd Mobile was a so-called "mobile virtual network operator," because it does not license its own spectrum, but resells services using the network of other mobile phone operators. Amp'd Mobile targeted young people, competing with brands like Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. After raising over $350m, Amp'd Mobile filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
Location Labs
Series B in 2005
Location Labs, Inc. is a provider of mobile security and safety solutions, headquartered in Emeryville, California. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of services designed to protect users, including Phone Controls, which features anti-virus and cloud-based backup solutions targeted at families and individuals. Its Locator service allows users to track the location of important individuals on a map and receive automatic alerts about their whereabouts. Additionally, the Drive Safe feature automatically locks phones when they are in motion, enhancing user safety. Location Labs also provides Sparkle, a mobile platform that facilitates analytics and mobile device management through cloud-based location services. The company was previously known as WaveMarket, Inc. and rebranded in June 2010. As of October 2014, Location Labs operates as a subsidiary of AVG Technologies USA, Inc.
Discera
Venture Round in 2005
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators for 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 find applications in various consumer and mobile devices, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS units, disk drives, and television players, as well as in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
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.
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.
Airvana
Venture Round in 2002
Airvana, Inc. specializes in small cell solutions designed to enhance communication applications for wireless networks. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products, including 4G LTE and 3G small cell solutions aimed at improving voice coverage, data performance, and capacity for wireless services. Airvana's offerings include enterprise LTE small cells like OneCell, which is a cloud RAN system, as well as consumer and small office small cells. The company also develops small cell management and self-organizing network (SON) systems to support extensive small cell deployments. Its product portfolio enables wireless operators to deliver high-quality multimedia services, including internet access, email, and video, to users of mobile devices. Airvana maintains strategic partnerships with leading technology companies to enhance its capabilities in the telecommunications sector. The company also has development centers in Chelmsford and Bengaluru, India.
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