American Tower

American Tower is a leading provider of communications infrastructure, specializing in the ownership, operation, and development of more than 220,000 cell towers across multiple continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company primarily generates revenue by leasing antenna space on its multi-tenant sites to various clients, including wireless service providers, broadcast companies, government agencies, and other tenants. In addition to its tower leasing operations, American Tower offers related services such as site acquisition, zoning and permitting assistance, and structural analysis, which facilitate the addition of new tenants and equipment. The company's significant presence in the United States, with over 40,000 towers, accounts for nearly half of its total revenue. Internationally, American Tower maintains a strong footprint with substantial operations in countries like India, Brazil, and several European nations. The company's strategic mergers and acquisitions, including its integration with American Tower REIT, have further solidified its position in the communications infrastructure market.

Brenna Jones

Executive Vice President and President, US Tower Division

14 past transactions

AST SpaceMobile

Post in 2021
AST & Science, LLC, based in Midland, Texas, develops ultra-small satellites and is creating a global broadband cellular network in space, known as SpaceMobile. This innovative network aims to provide 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard mobile devices without requiring additional satellite hardware. Founded in 2017, AST & Science seeks to address the connectivity challenges faced by billions of mobile subscribers worldwide, particularly those in underserved areas. The company's extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio support its mission to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable broadband access to the unconnected population globally.

InSite Wireless

Acquisition in 2020
InSite Wireless Group constructs and operates telecommunications infrastructure for wireless carriers. InSite Wireless Group is made up of three (3) operating entities: InSite Wireless, LLC, which owns, operates, manages, and markets distributed antenna infrastructure solutions; InSite Connect, LLC, which owns and operates backhaul services; and InSite Towers, LLC, which develops, owns, manages and operates telecommunication towers and sites for wireless carriers. InSite Wireless was formed in 2000 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

AST SpaceMobile

Series B in 2020
AST & Science, LLC, based in Midland, Texas, develops ultra-small satellites and is creating a global broadband cellular network in space, known as SpaceMobile. This innovative network aims to provide 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard mobile devices without requiring additional satellite hardware. Founded in 2017, AST & Science seeks to address the connectivity challenges faced by billions of mobile subscribers worldwide, particularly those in underserved areas. The company's extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio support its mission to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable broadband access to the unconnected population globally.

Federated Wireless

Series C in 2019
Federated Wireless, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in wireless broadband network management platforms that facilitate the efficient shared use of wireless spectrum. The company provides innovative cloud-based infrastructure solutions, particularly through its Spectrum Access System (SAS), which optimizes spectrum allocation and management. This technology enables mobile operators, cable operators, broadband providers, and enterprises to securely share spectrum without compromising service quality. By utilizing a network of radio sensors, Federated Wireless supports interference-free access to licensed spectrum, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-cost spectrum access. The company’s strategic partnership with TESSCO Technologies further enhances its market position, allowing it to address the growing demand for dynamic and flexible wireless solutions across various industries.

Eaton

Acquisition in 2019
Eaton Towers Limited is a prominent telecom tower company based in London, specializing in acquiring, building, and leasing shared infrastructure services to mobile and data network operators across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established a significant presence in countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Niger, boasting over 5,000 towers. Eaton Towers provides a range of services such as build-to-suit towers, co-location, in-building solutions, small cells, sale and leaseback, and managed services. It aims to address the growing demand for voice and data services driven by increased smartphone usage and the need for improved network coverage in rural areas. By enabling mobile network operators to share infrastructure, Eaton Towers helps reduce capital and operating costs, which is critical in a region where network build and operating expenses are notably high. Its customer base includes major African mobile operators like Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom, and Vodafone, positioning Eaton Towers as a key player in the African telecommunications landscape.

Colo ATL

Acquisition in 2019
Colo Atl, established in November 2001, operates a colocation and Meet Me Room (MMR) facility in Atlanta, Georgia, occupying a total of 17,504 square feet across two floors of a prominent carrier hotel at 55 Marietta Street. This carrier-neutral space is designed to facilitate cross-connections among tenants, enabling them to network with various carriers within the building. Colo Atl provides interconnection services through two vertical fiber risers and offers additional connectivity to companies located at 56 Marietta Street via two diverse fiber connections. The facility is SSAE 16 certified, ensuring a secure and reliable environment for telecommunications services at competitive rates.

Federated Wireless

Series B in 2017
Federated Wireless, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in wireless broadband network management platforms that facilitate the efficient shared use of wireless spectrum. The company provides innovative cloud-based infrastructure solutions, particularly through its Spectrum Access System (SAS), which optimizes spectrum allocation and management. This technology enables mobile operators, cable operators, broadband providers, and enterprises to securely share spectrum without compromising service quality. By utilizing a network of radio sensors, Federated Wireless supports interference-free access to licensed spectrum, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-cost spectrum access. The company’s strategic partnership with TESSCO Technologies further enhances its market position, allowing it to address the growing demand for dynamic and flexible wireless solutions across various industries.

Viom Networks

Acquisition in 2015
Viom Networks operates and manages telecommunication towers for telecom service providers in India.

BR Towers

Acquisition in 2014
The TOWERS BR is a company of the towers, which focuses highly qualified with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry professionals sharing services. With a national team, the company was established in mid-2012 with contributions from GP Investments and private equity fund of Bradesco. Currently has more than 4000 sites throughout the Brazilian territory. In February 2013, incorporated SiteSharing, Brazilian company founded in 2003, specializes in custom projects and has operated in the leasing and maintenance of telecom towers across the country, adding new sites and more experience in team development and business operations.

Global Tower Partners

Acquisition in 2013
Global Tower Partners (GTP) is the largest privately-owned tower operator in the United States and the fourth largest independent operator in the country. The company owns, manages, or master leases over 15,000 wireless sites, including approximately 6,400 towers located across the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. GTP specializes in the development, leasing, and management of communications towers and related wireless infrastructure, providing space for telecommunications carriers and other users of wireless technology on towers and commercial real estate rooftops. Its strategic focus on urban, suburban, and key corridor locations enhances its ability to support the growing demands of the wireless industry.

Essar Telecom Infrastructure

Acquisition in 2010
Essar Telecom Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (ETIL) is part of one of the leading Business conglomerate, ESSAR with an Enterprise value of over US $20 billion (Rs. 80,000 crores). The Essar Group has its interests spanning the manufacturing and the service sectors: Steel, Oil& Gas, Power, Telecom & BPO, Shipping & Logistics and Construction. The synergy that ETIL derives from its Group companies; Essar Steel (quality raw material), Essar Constructions (Project management best practices), Essar Shipping & Logistics (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) and Vodafone Essar (Telecom services) puts us in a unique position to meet the infrastructure requirements of a Telecom Service Provider and fulfill the same in the most efficient and cost effective manner. ETIL is committed to provide the best Passive Infrastructure Provisioning Service to the Telecom Service providers and continue innovating to meet the growing demand optimally.

SpectraSite Communications

Acquisition in 2005
SpectraSite, owns, leases, and licenses wireless and broadcast signal towers to wireless carriers in the United States. Its portfolio includes towers, rooftops, and in-building wireless systems. The company also provides in-building systems and rooftop management services to telecommunications carriers.

Streampipe.com

Venture Round in 2000
Streampipe.com specializes in the technical and implementation aspects of internet-delivered media. It was launched in 1992 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.
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