Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a prominent provider of mission-critical communication solutions, serving a diverse range of industries including public safety, government, education, and commercial sectors. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company operates through two main segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Services and Software. The Products segment offers infrastructure, devices, and video solutions, including two-way radios, video cameras, and network management software, while the Services segment provides technical support, maintenance, and cybersecurity services. Motorola Solutions also has an investment arm, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, which focuses on technology sector investments that align with its business strategy, typically ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The company, established in 1928 and formerly known as Motorola, Inc., emphasizes enhancing safety and operational efficiency through innovative communication technologies. Its products and services are utilized across numerous sectors, contributing to the development of safer cities and thriving communities worldwide.

Rocky Daehler

Director, Corporate Development

Karem Perez

Executive Director

Mahesh Saptharishi

Executive Vice President and CTO

Past deals in Wireless

Kodiak Networks

Acquisition in 2017
Kodiak Networks provides mobile solutions designed for wireless operators, focusing on community and group-based communications. The company offers a robust portfolio known as the Kodiak Connected Portfolio, which includes an integrated suite of mobile applications and user interfaces compatible with various devices. This portfolio is built on the Kodiak Real Time Exchange (RTX), a flexible, standards-based platform that supports multiple generations of IMS-compliant technologies and can scale from independent operators to multinational carriers utilizing 2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE networks. Key features of Kodiak's offerings include mobile conferencing, messaging, presence and contact management, and broadband push-to-talk services, enabling carriers to deliver innovative mobile voice solutions to their customers.

Airwave

Acquisition in 2015
Airwave specializes in delivering critical voice and data communications to organizations that provide essential public services, including police, fire, ambulance services, local authorities, health, utilities, and transport providers in Great Britain. The company has invested significantly to develop the Airwave Network, which is designed specifically to meet the needs of emergency services. This secure network covers 99% of Great Britain’s landmass and allows for interoperability among different public service organizations, enabling seamless communication between emergency responders for the first time. The Airwave Network is recognized as the first public service network globally to facilitate integrated communications between emergency services, positioning Great Britain as a leader in critical communication solutions. Additionally, Airwave's services become crucial when traditional communication channels, such as GSM and broadband, are unavailable or fail.

Twisted Pair Solutions

Acquisition in 2014
Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc. specializes in the design and development of unified group communications software, primarily through its flagship product, WAVE. This Voice-over-IP application facilitates interoperability among various communication systems, allowing users to connect seamlessly using standard PCs and commercial network hardware. The company also provides the WAVE SDK, a toolkit that enables developers to create custom communication solutions tailored to specific needs. Additional offerings include the WAVE Supernode Monitor, which provides a graphical interface for monitoring system endpoints, and the WAVE Dispatch Communicator, a desktop communication tool. Twisted Pair's products are utilized across multiple sectors, including government, defense, public safety, energy, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Xtreme Spectrum

Acquisition in 2013
XtremeSpectrum is a developer of ultrawideband (UWB) impulse radio -- a wireless technology for products such as set-top boxes, digital displays, camcorders, DVD players, digital video recorders and digital cameras.

MicroPower Technologies

Venture Round in 2012
MicroPower Technologies Inc. develops and distributes wireless video surveillance solutions for commercial, government, retail, education, and public utility markets globally. The company offers Helios solar powered surveillance system, a wireless solution that provides live streaming video directly to an industry standard VMS system; and Helios IR camera, an ultra-low power day/night camera that captures and transmits IR illuminated images wirelessly. Its products are also used for various applications in logistics/transportation, oil and gas, event management, and construction sectors. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in San Diego, California.

Kineto Wireless

Debt Financing in 2010
Kineto Wireless is a venture-backed company that specializes in providing solutions for mobile operators transitioning to IP-based services. Its offerings are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging capabilities. Key products include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology to help operators brand and monetize their communications services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which allows existing Wi-Fi access points to function as virtual femtocells within the operator’s network. Kineto has established partnerships with several major telecommunications and technology companies, including HTC, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, and T-Mobile USA, among others.

Sequans Communications

Venture Round in 2009
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, focusing on 5G and 4G technologies for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has developed a comprehensive product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms, which cater to massive IoT applications with low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans offers the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and Taurus 5G chip platforms, optimized for residential, enterprise, and industrial use. The company's solutions are integral to various devices, such as smartphones, portable routers, and other connected technologies, and are certified for deployment in global 4G networks. Sequans maintains additional offices in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

GreenPeak Technologies

Series B in 2009
GreenPeak Technologies BV, a fabless semiconductor/system company, develops ultra-low power wireless data communication controller chips for smart home applications and consumer electronics. It provides communication controller semiconductor products and software technologies for smart home data communications; a range of IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee silicon solutions; and Senior Lifestyle sensor and cloud based intelligent system technology to enable children and their elderly parents to privately and securely share lifestyle information. The company also offers integration, support, and training services. It markets and sells its products to OEMs and ODMs in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin-America. GreenPeak Technologies BV has a strategic partnership with Sensara. GreenPeak Technologies BV was formerly known as Xanadu Wireless BV and changed its name to GreenPeak Technologies BV in 2007. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands with additional offices in Belgium, China, France, the United States, Japan, and Korea. As of April 29, 2016, GreenPeak Technologies BV operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Amimon

Venture Round in 2009
Amimon is a fabless semiconductor company developing wireless uncompressed HD video connectivity among CE devices. Its uncompressed Wireless High-definition Interface allows flat-panel televisions and multimedia projectors to wirelessly interface to all HDTV video sources at a quality equivalent to that achieved with wired interfaces such as component video, DVI and HDMI. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Herzliya, Tel Aviv.

Kineto Wireless

Series D in 2008
Kineto Wireless is a venture-backed company that specializes in providing solutions for mobile operators transitioning to IP-based services. Its offerings are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging capabilities. Key products include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology to help operators brand and monetize their communications services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which allows existing Wi-Fi access points to function as virtual femtocells within the operator’s network. Kineto has established partnerships with several major telecommunications and technology companies, including HTC, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, and T-Mobile USA, among others.

AirDefense

Acquisition in 2008
AirDefense specializes in wireless intrusion prevention systems that operate continuously to monitor airwaves. The company offers advanced solutions for detecting and mitigating rogue access points, identifying intrusions, ensuring policy compliance, and providing automated protection. Additionally, AirDefense facilitates forensic and incident analysis, as well as remote troubleshooting. Its technology employs secure sensors that collaborate with a dedicated server appliance to monitor all wireless traffic across various standards, including 802.11 (a/b/g/n), in real time.

Ruckus Wireless

Series E in 2007
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

VOCEL

Venture Round in 2007
VOCEL, founded in 2005 and based in California, specializes in wireless push marketing services and mobile phone content delivery. The company offers subscription-based educational text messages to college students, helping them prepare for entrance exams and learn new languages through periodic updates sent directly to their cellphones. By combining marketing services with educational content, VOCEL aims to enhance the learning experience for its users while providing valuable communication tools for its clients.

VOCEL

Acquisition in 2007
VOCEL, founded in 2005 and based in California, specializes in wireless push marketing services and mobile phone content delivery. The company offers subscription-based educational text messages to college students, helping them prepare for entrance exams and learn new languages through periodic updates sent directly to their cellphones. By combining marketing services with educational content, VOCEL aims to enhance the learning experience for its users while providing valuable communication tools for its clients.

Turin Networks

Series B in 2007
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

Amimon

Series C in 2007
Amimon is a fabless semiconductor company developing wireless uncompressed HD video connectivity among CE devices. Its uncompressed Wireless High-definition Interface allows flat-panel televisions and multimedia projectors to wirelessly interface to all HDTV video sources at a quality equivalent to that achieved with wired interfaces such as component video, DVI and HDMI. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Herzliya, Tel Aviv.

Extricom

Series C in 2006
Extricom is the designer and manufacturer of the award-winning Interference-Freeâ„¢ Wireless LAN System, a new generation of enterprise WLAN infrastructure for providing converged data, voice (VoWLAN), and video services. This unique wireless system delivers the lowest total cost of ownership, at the same time as achieving a performance leap in capacity, coverage, and seamless mobility. All this, while making deployment and management radically easier than anything in the market today. The result is a large-scale WLAN infrastructure for enterprise-wide triple play services, with the dependability and performance of a wired network.

Ruckus Wireless

Series D in 2006
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

Ruckus Wireless

Series C in 2006
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

NextNet Wireless

Acquisition in 2006
NextNet NLOS broadband wireless system uses OFDM to deliver IP compatible broadband applications, including VoIP and video streaming.

ClearWire

Venture Round in 2006
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet service that emphasizes simplicity, speed, portability, and reliability. The company operates by utilizing licensed spectrum to enable customers to connect to the Internet without relying on traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and parts of Europe. The company's offerings are now available through Sprint, following their acquisition of Clearwire.

Sequoia Communications

Series E in 2006
Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

GreenPeak Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
GreenPeak Technologies BV, a fabless semiconductor/system company, develops ultra-low power wireless data communication controller chips for smart home applications and consumer electronics. It provides communication controller semiconductor products and software technologies for smart home data communications; a range of IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee silicon solutions; and Senior Lifestyle sensor and cloud based intelligent system technology to enable children and their elderly parents to privately and securely share lifestyle information. The company also offers integration, support, and training services. It markets and sells its products to OEMs and ODMs in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin-America. GreenPeak Technologies BV has a strategic partnership with Sensara. GreenPeak Technologies BV was formerly known as Xanadu Wireless BV and changed its name to GreenPeak Technologies BV in 2007. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands with additional offices in Belgium, China, France, the United States, Japan, and Korea. As of April 29, 2016, GreenPeak Technologies BV operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Orthogon Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Orthogon Systems specializes in providing advanced carrier-grade point-to-point broadband wireless systems, notably the OS-Gemini Broadband Wireless Ethernet Bridge. This innovative technology allows for high-speed connectivity with reliability over obstacles such as terrain and buildings, as well as across large bodies of water. The OS-Gemini is utilized in over 500 networks globally, serving various sectors including corporate, government, healthcare, and education. Additionally, it enables wireless service providers to extend broadband access to remote areas and efficiently manage data traffic backhaul. Orthogon Systems operates from its headquarters in Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom, and Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and serves markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Spotwave Wireless

Venture Round in 2006
Spotwave provides carrier-approved, indoor wireless coverage solutions; giving you reliable, "always-on" wireless coverage indoors. They offer wireless carriers and enterprise customers a simple, affordable, effective way to ensure wireless devices have great coverage indoors, where they are used the most. The benefits of Spotwave's products for both their enterprise and business customers, and for carriers are clear.

Navini Networks

Series E in 2005
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

DiBcom

Series C in 2005
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

Orthogon Systems

Venture Round in 2004
Orthogon Systems specializes in providing advanced carrier-grade point-to-point broadband wireless systems, notably the OS-Gemini Broadband Wireless Ethernet Bridge. This innovative technology allows for high-speed connectivity with reliability over obstacles such as terrain and buildings, as well as across large bodies of water. The OS-Gemini is utilized in over 500 networks globally, serving various sectors including corporate, government, healthcare, and education. Additionally, it enables wireless service providers to extend broadband access to remote areas and efficiently manage data traffic backhaul. Orthogon Systems operates from its headquarters in Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom, and Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and serves markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Meshnetworks

Acquisition in 2004
MeshNetworks is a wireless mesh networking company that develops technology and products for rapidly-deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks. The company creates communications systems with a proprietary technology named QDMA (Quadrature Division Multiple Access), primarily for public safety and municipal networks. It also sells a chip for QDMA as well as software that adds mesh capabilities to standard Wi-Fi products. MeshNetworks is primarily focused on the public safety sector, announcing deployments of its technology in municipalities throughout the country, including Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Maitland, Florida. It was acquired by Motorola in 2004.

Extricom

Series B in 2004
Extricom is the designer and manufacturer of the award-winning Interference-Freeâ„¢ Wireless LAN System, a new generation of enterprise WLAN infrastructure for providing converged data, voice (VoWLAN), and video services. This unique wireless system delivers the lowest total cost of ownership, at the same time as achieving a performance leap in capacity, coverage, and seamless mobility. All this, while making deployment and management radically easier than anything in the market today. The result is a large-scale WLAN infrastructure for enterprise-wide triple play services, with the dependability and performance of a wired network.

Propagate Networks

Series C in 2004
Propagate Networks, Inc., headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, was founded in October 2002 to automate and increase the performance of 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) equipment. Based on patent-pending technology, Propagate's technology will significantly boost the throughput and decrease the cost of 802.11 solutions by creating a distributed, self-organizing network. Propagate Networks is led by a team of seasoned network professionals and entrepreneurs and is funded by a group of private investors. Propagate's team encompasses extraordinary talent and experience - a team that converts complexity into the essence of function. The result: low-cost and powerful solutions. Wireless networks you can use.

Aura Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Aura Communications Technology, a fabless semiconductor company, has developed the next-generation of wireless connectivity specifically targeted for consumer electronics and mobile devices. Utilizing an enhanced form of magnetic communication rather than broadcast radio frequency technology, Aura enables the design of the lowest power and most affordable wireless products on the market today.

DiBcom

Series C in 2004
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

DiBcom

Venture Round in 2003
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

Appairent Technologies

Venture Round in 2003
Appairent Technologies, Inc. is a wireless multimedia systems and solutions company that provides radio modules, software and intellectual property to major consumer-electronics manufacturers. Their products - based on industry standards - employ cutting-edge technology to deliver low-power and low-cost streaming multimedia applications, from digital cameras and personal data assistants, to televisions, set-top boxes, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital camcorders and more. Appairent Technologies was formed - and is operated - by experienced consumer-electronics experts, including leaders of the IEEE 802.15 working group and an original co-founder of the 802.11 working group. They're proud to be a member of the IEEE-standards activities and a founding member of the WiMedia Alliance. Appairent Technologies spun off as an independent company from Eastman Kodak Company in January 2002.

Winphoria Networks

Acquisition in 2003
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

IceFyre Semiconductor

Series C in 2003
IceFyre Semiconductor designs and develops a range of Wi-Fi chips. Its products include SureFyre 802.11a and TwinFyre 802.11a/b/g system solutions. The company offers orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) product that reduces power requirements with the use of the digital computational engines in the data transmission chain. IceFyre was founded by Cedric Paillard and is based in Kanata, Ontario.

Clarisay

Venture Round in 2003
Clarisay designed and sold surface acoustic wave filters in the wireless market.

Magis Networks

Series B in 2003
Magis Networks was a provider of wireless home networking chipsets.

Morpho Technologies

Venture Round in 2002
Morpho Technologies engages in the design and development of ultra digital signal processor cores, software, and multi-mode broadband wireless solutions. It focuses on processing engines for software-defined radio. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Irvine, California.

Xtreme Spectrum

Series C in 2002
XtremeSpectrum is a developer of ultrawideband (UWB) impulse radio -- a wireless technology for products such as set-top boxes, digital displays, camcorders, DVD players, digital video recorders and digital cameras.

RiverDelta Networks

Acquisition in 2001
River Delta Networks designs, develops, and markets solutions for broadband service providers.

Aura Communications

Venture Round in 2001
Aura Communications Technology, a fabless semiconductor company, has developed the next-generation of wireless connectivity specifically targeted for consumer electronics and mobile devices. Utilizing an enhanced form of magnetic communication rather than broadcast radio frequency technology, Aura enables the design of the lowest power and most affordable wireless products on the market today.

General Instrument

Acquisition in 2000
General Instrument Corporation provides integrated and interactive broadband access solutions. It supplies digital and analog set-top terminals and systems for wired and wireless cable television networks, as well as hybrid fiber/coaxial network transmission systems used by cable television operators. The company also offers digital satellite television systems for programmers, direct-to-home satellite networks, and private networks for business communications. In addition, it provides next-generation broadband access solutions for local telephone companies. The company was formerly known as NextLevel Systems, Inc. and changed its name to General Instrument Corporation in February, 1998. General Instrument Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Horsham, Pennsylvania. As of January 5, 2000, General Instrument Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Motorola, Inc.
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