EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, is a global provider of broadband satellite technologies and Internet services, operating primarily through its two segments: Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS). The Hughes segment focuses on delivering broadband satellite technologies and Internet services to residential and small to medium-sized businesses, along with managed services and solutions for government and enterprise customers. This segment also designs and provides satellite ground segment systems and terminal equipment. The ESS segment offers satellite services via owned and leased in-orbit satellites to various clients, including government agencies, Internet service providers, and content providers. EchoStar is recognized for its achievements in video technology and satellite operations, serving millions of customers through its advanced digital video products and services, including HughesNet, North America's leading high-speed satellite Internet service. The company is also expanding its wireless business, having acquired a significant portfolio of spectrum licenses and the prepaid business from Sprint, aiming to build a nationwide wireless network.

Hamid Akhavan

CEO and President

Jonathan Barker

Managing Director

Kenneth Carroll

Executive Vice President

15 past transactions

Tarana

Venture Round in 2020
Tarana Wireless, Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing non-line-of-sight wireless transport solutions, primarily through its flagship product, AbsoluteAir 2 (AA2). This innovative solution is designed to deliver reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity for various applications, including small-cell backhaul, residential broadband access, and fiber extension. Tarana's technology is characterized by its ability to provide deterministic performance, extensive coverage, and significant spectral efficiency, making it suitable for deployment in diverse environments. The company also offers installation and configuration services through construction-grade crews, along with a carrier-class element management system for efficient network management. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Berkeley, California, and Pune, India, Tarana serves tier-1 operators globally, aiming to enhance internet access deployment worldwide.

Helios Wire

Acquisition in 2019
Helios Wire is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in developing satellite-based systems for machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Founded in 2016, the company leverages 30 MHz of priority mobile satellite system (MSS) S-band spectrum to create a two-way global satellite-enabled system that offers ultra-low-cost short burst data services. This innovative system supports up to 5 billion transmitters, enabling the tracking and communication of various digital information, such as location and asset reliability. Helios Wire's technology is applicable across multiple industries, including transportation, logistics, agriculture, and public safety, facilitating the monitoring and control of both fixed and mobile assets. By integrating terrestrial networks with its constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, the company aims to provide comprehensive analytics and actionable insights, effectively enhancing wireless connectivity and service efficiency for its clients.

Tarana

Venture Round in 2019
Tarana Wireless, Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing non-line-of-sight wireless transport solutions, primarily through its flagship product, AbsoluteAir 2 (AA2). This innovative solution is designed to deliver reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity for various applications, including small-cell backhaul, residential broadband access, and fiber extension. Tarana's technology is characterized by its ability to provide deterministic performance, extensive coverage, and significant spectral efficiency, making it suitable for deployment in diverse environments. The company also offers installation and configuration services through construction-grade crews, along with a carrier-class element management system for efficient network management. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Berkeley, California, and Pune, India, Tarana serves tier-1 operators globally, aiming to enhance internet access deployment worldwide.

Move Networks

Acquisition in 2011
Move Networks is a technology company that offers solutions for delivering live, multi-channel television over the Internet. By utilizing its adaptive streaming technology, Move Networks integrates various components such as middleware, content management, subscription packaging, billing, and digital rights management to enhance the television viewing experience. The platform caters to telecommunications providers and media companies, allowing them to generate revenue through subscription services and improved advertising options. Move Networks focuses on providing streaming capabilities to users on PCs, TVs, and mobile devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of online television.

Satmex

Acquisition in 2010
Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. provides fixed satellite services in Mexico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company provides satellite reception and transponder capacity to customers for distribution of network information and cable television programming, direct-to-home television service, and other video feeds. It offers satellite transmission capacity for public telephone networks; and transmission of data, voice, and video applications for private company networks. In addition, the company markets the use of satellite transmission capacity for other applications, such as Internet access through satellite. Satelites Mexicanos' customers include private and state-owned broadcasting networks, cable television programmers, and direct-to-home operators, as well as public and private telecommunications networks belonging to financial, industrial and commercial, government, transportation and tourism, educational, and media companies. As of December 31, 2006, it owned and operated three satellites, Satmex 6, Satmex 5, and Solidaridad 2. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.

Widevine Technologies

Series C in 2009
Widevine Technologies specializes in providing digital rights management (DRM) and video optimization solutions for content owners, internet video providers, retailers, and video operators. The company develops encryption and key-management software systems that secure video services across broadband networks. Its primary offerings include Cypher, a conditional access and DRM solution that safeguards various media formats such as linear broadcasts, video on demand, file downloads, and streamed content. Additionally, Widevine offers Mensor, a theft deterrent and consumer identification tool that allows content owners and service providers to monitor and identify the distribution of multimedia content across devices. By leveraging these technologies, Widevine enables its clients to effectively manage, deliver, and monetize digital entertainment across multiple platforms.

Sling Media

Acquisition in 2007
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

TU Media Corp

Venture Round in 2007
TU Media Corp. is South Korea's first mobile broadcast service company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. TU Media is the only corporation in Korea that has received permission from the government to provide services for satellite DMB (Digital Multi-media Broadcasting). TU Media started commercial DMB service on May 1, 2005 and passed 1-million satellite mobile TV customers milestone in 2006. TU Media currently offers 15 video channels and 19 audio channels. SK Telecom is largest shareholder of TU Media.

CinemaNow

Series E in 2006
CinemaNow is an Internet provider of premium on-demand movies and video content. CinemaNow legally offers downloads of more than 4,000 feature-length films, shorts, music concerts and television programs from more than 250 licensors including 20th Century Fox, ABC News, Disney, HDNet, Lionsgate, MGM, Miramax, NBC Universal, Sony, Sundance Channel and Warner Bros.

Sling Media

Series B in 2006
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Entropic

Series C in 2006
Entropic (NASDAQ: ENTR) is a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home. The Company transforms how traditional HDTV broadcast and IP-based streaming video content is seamlessly, reliably, and securely delivered, processed, and distributed into and throughout the home. Entropic's next-generation Set-top Box (STB) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) and Connectivity solutions enable Pay-TV operators to offer consumers more captivating whole-home entertainment experiences by transforming the way digital entertainment is delivered, connected and consumed – in the home and on the go.

Archos

Funding Round in 2005
Archos S.A. is a consumer electronics manufacturer based in Igny, France, founded in 1988. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tablets, smartphones, connected devices, electric vehicles, and cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Archos is known for its innovations in portable media, having introduced the first hard disk MP3 player in 2000 and the first Internet Tablet in 2008. Its offerings cater to various applications such as entertainment, home automation, navigation, and energy monitoring, and serve both consumer and professional markets. The company has a presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia, reflecting its global reach in the consumer electronics industry.

StarBand Communications

Venture Round in 2001
StarBand pioneered bringing high-speed Internet access to communities beyond the reach of traditional, land-based Internet services.

WildBlue

Venture Round in 2000
WildBlue provides high-speed internet access via satellite to residential and small business customers in rural America. Operating since 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable internet service to underserved areas. Through its satellite technology, WildBlue enables users in remote locations to connect to the internet, thereby enhancing their access to information and communication services.

WildBlue

Series B in 2000
WildBlue Communications, Inc. provides broadband Internet access to consumers and small offices in rural areas throughout the contiguous United States.
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