Pollen Mobile
Seed Round in 2022
Pollen Mobile operates a decentralized mobile network powered by blockchain technology. It enables users to own and operate the network, offering reliable and affordable connectivity with a focus on user privacy.
Republic Wireless
Acquisition in 2021
Republic Wireless, Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2011. It offers no-contract phone plans that utilize a hybrid Wi-Fi and cellular network, allowing users to rely on Wi-Fi for calls, texts, and data when available, and seamlessly switch to cellular networks when outside Wi-Fi coverage. The company aims to make smartphones more affordable and accessible by providing unlimited talk, text, and data through flexible subscription plans that cater to various user needs. In addition to its services, Republic Wireless also sells phones and accessories online, further enhancing the customer experience in the wireless communication landscape.
Boost Mobile
Acquisition in 2020
Boost Mobile provides no-contract wireless phone services and devices in the United States. Established in 2002, it offers a range of Android smartphones and accessories through retail stores, independent dealers, and online channels.
EchoStar
Acquisition in 2019
EchoStar is a global leader in satellite operations and video delivery solutions. Through its subsidiary Hughes, it provides satellite broadband services, serving enterprise and government customers across over 100 countries. EchoStar pioneers advancements in set-top box and satellite industries, offering consumer solutions such as HughesNet®, Slingbox® products, and advanced digital video set-top boxes.
Parkifi
Acquisition in 2018
ParkiFi, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in IoT-enabled parking solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers a platform that provides real-time information on parking occupancy and payment options, aiming to alleviate the challenges associated with finding parking. ParkiFi's services cater to a variety of clients, including private parking operators, property managers, municipal parking services, and urban planners. The company’s mobile app allows users to find available parking spots in garages and lots, as well as pay for parking directly through the app. By streamlining the parking process, ParkiFi not only enhances user convenience but also seeks to reduce the environmental impact of driving by minimizing the time spent searching for parking. The app was launched in downtown Denver in 2016, with plans for expansion to other neighborhoods and locations. ParkiFi was previously known as Krumly LLC and operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation.
Terrestar
Acquisition in 2012
TerreStar Networks provides a satellite terrestrial mobile broadband network. This network will provide voice, data and video services dedicated to helping solve the critical communication and business continuity challenges faced by government, emergency responders, enterprise businesses and rural communities.
As a wholesale mobile voice, data and video service provider, TerreStar expects to offer next generation mobile communications through a network of partners and service providers to users who need "anywhere" coverage throughout the United States and Canada.
Blockbuster
Acquisition in 2011
Blockbuster Inc. was a prominent global provider of in-home movie and game entertainment, operating over 7,100 stores across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company specialized in video rental and retail, offering a wide selection of films and video games for customers to rent or purchase. In its later years, the business underwent significant changes and ultimately transitioned to BB Liquidating Inc., focusing on the liquidation of its remaining assets. Despite its decline in the face of digital streaming competition, Blockbuster's legacy remains as a significant player in the entertainment retail industry during the 1990s and early 2000s.
DBSD North America
Acquisition in 2011
DBSD North America is a satellite communications company.