Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading American fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development and commercialization of digital wireless telecommunications products and technologies. The company operates through three main segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, which focuses on integrated circuits and system software for wireless communications; Qualcomm Technology Licensing, which manages a vast portfolio of patents for various wireless standards including LTE and 5G; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives, which invests in early-stage companies across multiple industries such as artificial intelligence, automotive, and healthcare. Qualcomm's extensive product offerings include processors, connectivity solutions, and software, catering to diverse sectors including mobile computing, smart cities, and wearables. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Qualcomm also provides services to U.S. government agencies and their contractors, reinforcing its role in advancing communication technologies on a global scale.

Judd Heape

Vice President of Product Management

Akash Palkhiwala

CFO and COO

Past deals in Wireless

Plume

Series D in 2020
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the development of a Consumer Experience Management (CEM) platform powered by OpenSync™. Founded in 2015, Plume offers a range of services, including Plume Adaptive WiFi™, HomePass®, AI Security™, and Plume Motion™, all managed through the Plume Cloud, which is recognized as the largest software-defined network globally. The company's platform is designed for communications service providers, enabling them to deliver personalized services to subscribers by leveraging cloud-based technology that optimizes and adapts in real time. Plume's solutions provide users with control over their Wi-Fi networks, allowing for management of connected devices and access to content, thereby enhancing the overall smart home experience.

OneWeb

Venture Round in 2019
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

OneWeb

Series A in 2015
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

Stonestreet One

Acquisition in 2014
Stonestreet One, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading provider of software solutions for Bluetooth wireless technology. The company specializes in developing software for chipmakers, distributors, embedded software firms, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across various industries, including personal computing, automotive, biomedical, mobile communications, and consumer electronics. Its flagship products, Bluetopia® and BTExplorer, serve as Bluetooth Connection Managers for Windows CE and Windows Mobile devices, and are utilized by numerous manufacturers, resulting in millions of devices equipped with Stonestreet One's technology. The company remains committed to advancing Bluetooth capabilities and interoperability by actively participating in industry standards bodies such as the Bluetooth SIG and Continua Health Alliance.

Wilocity

Acquisition in 2014
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

BroadLink

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Broad Link Electronic Technology is a high-tech corporation specialized in the research, development, manufacture, sale, and service of hardware and software products. The Wi-Fi IoT transmission module, cloud computing platform, and intelligent terminal application, researched and developed by the company have provided mature and integrated appliance solutions for many different household appliance manufacturers. Broad Link Electronic Technology also provides DIY intelligent sockets, intelligent remote controls, family air quality analyzers, and other intelligent household products for customers.

Telcare

Series B in 2012
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

HaloIPT

Acquisition in 2011
HaloIPT specializes in wireless charging technology for electric vehicles. The company has developed an innovative system that utilizes wireless induction to charge electric cars. This technology includes a device or mat that allows a vehicle to charge simply by driving over or near it, eliminating the need for traditional plugging in. By focusing on enhancing the convenience and efficiency of electric vehicle charging, HaloIPT aims to support the growing adoption of electric road vehicles.

Siklu

Series B in 2011
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, enterprises, and government entities. Founded in 2007, Siklu offers various wireless communication solutions, such as small cell backhaul, LTE/LTE-A backhaul, WiFi backhaul, and business broadband connectivity. The company focuses on providing reliable millimeter wave radio products that support 5G backhaul applications, enhancing connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Siklu's technology is designed to deliver scalable, multigigabit capacity and performance, making it suitable for smart city networks, wireless security networks, enterprise connectivity, and residential broadband services.

Qualcomm Atheros

Acquisition in 2011
Qualcomm Atheros (formerly Atheros Communications) is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless and other network communications products. Atheros combines its wireless and networking systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufactured on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. The Atheros technology is being used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer, networking equipment and consumer device manufacturers. Atheros Communications, Inc., was acquired by [Qualcomm](/organization/qualcomm) in May 2011 and began to do business as Qualcomm Atheros.

Sandbridge Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.

Juice Wireless

Venture Round 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.

TeleCIS

Acquisition in 2007
TeleCIS Wireless, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in developing wireless system-on-a-chip solutions for the broadband wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products, including the TCW 1620 WiMAX chip designed for indoor fixed customer premise equipment (CPE), portable consumer devices, and PC cards. Additionally, it provides the TCW 2720 chip, which caters to CPE, handheld devices, and PC cards for the WiMAX mobile market. TeleCIS focuses on delivering innovative chipset technology to WiMAX operators, user terminal device manufacturers, and end-users, thereby contributing to the advancement of fixed and portable wireless communications.

Juice Wireless

Series B 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.

Airgo Networks

Acquisition in 2006
Airgo Network provided WLAN products to both manufacturers of access points and laptop computers.

Berkana Wireless

Acquisition in 2006
Berkana Wireless is a technology company that manufactures parts for the mobile phone industry. The company’s product portfolio includes processors, Bluetooth products, cellular modems, Wi-Fi products, and more. Berkana Wireless was founded in February 2001 and is based in Campbell, California.

Flarion Technologies

Acquisition in 2005
Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station and FLASH-OFDM modems, which enable mobile operators to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. Flarion also licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, supporting the integration of this mobile communications technology into various devices such as notebook computers, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile phones. By focusing on orthogonal frequency division multiplex access (OFDMA) technology, Flarion Technologies aims to enhance the mobile Internet experience for users.

Spatial Wireless

Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.

Monet Mobile Networks

Venture Round in 2002
Headquartered in Seattle, Monet Mobile Networks Inc. (formerly Burst Wireless Inc.) was founded by telecommunications industry veterans in mid-1999. Monet is a wireless Internet service provider, offering users fast, mobile access to the complete Internet, email, corporate intranet applications, data and customer support. The Monet service can be purchased online at www.monetmobile.com, at Wireless Retail, Inc., Blockbuster Video, Best Buy stores and other authorized dealers in Sioux Falls, S.D., Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, MN for $49.95 per month. The company's investors include Mayfield, Soros Private Equity Partners, Qualcomm, Intel Capital and Hook Partners. For more information, please visit www.monetmobile.com.

AirPrime

Series C in 2001
The company develops code division multiple access chipsets for wireless voice and data products.

SnapTrack

Acquisition in 2000
SnapTrack develops wireless position location technology in the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
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