Phunware

Phunware, Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in a multiscreen-as-a-service (MaaS) enterprise cloud platform for mobile devices. Founded in 2009, Phunware enables brands to engage, manage, and monetize their mobile application portfolios through its comprehensive suite of software solutions. These include content management, location-based services, marketing automation, analytics, and audience engagement tools. The company offers its products as software-as-a-service and provides application transaction media services that support user acquisition and monetization strategies. Additionally, Phunware delivers data services for targeted marketing campaigns utilizing various technologies such as GPS and Wi-Fi. The company has also partnered with GAIN Innovation to pursue government contracts in Texas. Its primary revenue is generated within the United States, reflecting its focus on the domestic market.

Randall Crowder

COO, Operations

Troy Reisner

CFO

8 past transactions

MyCanvass

Acquisition in 2024
MyCanvass is a digital business that offers voter and advocate engagement solutions, including mobile apps.

Lyte Technology

Acquisition in 2021
Lyte Technology is a rapidly expanding provider of high-performance computer systems, specializing in advanced graphic processing units tailored for gaming, streaming, and cryptocurrency mining. The company focuses on custom-made personal computers, allowing customers to select components according to their preferences. Additionally, Lyte Technology offers do-it-yourself PC build kits and desktop shipping services, which support the early adoption and scalability of a new data economy.

Odyssey Mobile Interaction

Acquisition in 2014
Odyssey Mobile Interaction is a mobile advertising company, which merges media, creative and technology. We deliver high impact, rich media ad units that allow brands to communicate to their consumers on mobile like never before. We deliver these ads to smartphones and tablets via our advertising platform M-Rich™ which uses intelligent data to target the right ads to the right users at the right time, across our premium publishers. Odyssey launched in 2010 with a mission to improve mobile advertising for brand advertisers. The concept was conceived during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona with the coming together of experts in digital media, technology and creative with the aim to pioneer a new form of display advertising to engage audiences on smartphones. Today, Odyssey’s ‘end-to-end’ solution, is powering mobile advertising campaigns for some of the world's leading advertisers including Nike, Lexus, The European Commission, Zurich Financial Services, Samsung and Warner Brothers to name a few. Odyssey is rapidly expanding its international footprint with the opening of offices across the UK, Europe, Asia and USA. Odyssey's focus is to deliver high impact brand advertising in premium environments across multiple markets, offering advertisers transparency, effectiveness and accountability. Through our leading technology platform, premium publisher partnerships and high standards of creative design, we want to deliver results to our advertisers and become a leader in the mobile advertising space across the globe.

Simplikate

Acquisition in 2014
Simplikate is a provider of a mobile shopping platform designed to enhance the consumer purchasing experience. The company offers a mobile trading platform that facilitates transactions across various locations, including malls, airports, and luxury real estate. By enabling users to make purchases seamlessly from their mobile devices, Simplikate aims to simplify the shopping process and cater to the needs of modern consumers.

Digby

Acquisition in 2014
Digby is a company that specializes in mobile technology solutions tailored for the retail sector. Its flagship product, the Localpoint platform, bridges the digital and physical shopping experiences by enabling retailers to engage customers through their branded mobile apps. This platform allows businesses to implement location-relevant marketing strategies that drive store traffic and enhance customer interactions within their physical locations. Additionally, Localpoint offers analytics tools that provide insights into consumer visit patterns, helping retailers understand and improve their customer engagement strategies. With a focus on integrating digital outreach with in-store experiences, Digby aims to empower retailers to meet the evolving needs of today's connected consumers.

TapIt

Acquisition in 2013
TapIt are a branded mobile advertising platform and Multiscreen as a Service (MaaS) monetization module for iOS and Android mobile applications, and the core of Phunwareʼs cloud-based MaaS Advertising global platform. Through its platform of publishers and developers, TapIt maximizes mobile monetization through a comprehensive advertising product suite including self-service media buying, real-time bidding (RTB), publisher mediation and yield optimization, cross-platform ad creation and dynamic ad serving. TapIt currently supports more than four billion global ad impressions per month in more than 225 countries and territories.

ClearBlade

Seed Round in 2013
ClearBlade, Inc. is an Edge Computing software company based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in enabling enterprises to design and operate secure, real-time, and scalable Internet of Things (IoT) applications. ClearBlade’s platform facilitates the integration of diverse devices and systems, allowing businesses to ingest, analyze, and act on data effectively. Its offerings include a range of mobile applications, such as ClearConcert for task management and ClearQuality for testing processes, as well as solutions for strategic planning, application modernization, and data management. ClearBlade's technology is designed to run securely across various environments—cloud, on-premise, or at the edge—ensuring operational resilience and security. The company caters to multiple industries, including rail, mining, healthcare, and smart cities, helping clients leverage local computing and artificial intelligence for enhanced business outcomes.

GoTV Networks

Acquisition in 2011
GoTV Networks was a pioneer in the mobile media industry, recognized as the largest mobile media network at its peak. The company specialized in creating rich media applications and syndicating original content to mobile devices. It collaborated with notable brands and media owners, such as the NFL, NASCAR, and the Oprah Winfrey Network, to provide engaging and personalized content experiences. GoTV's advanced technology and production capabilities positioned it as a preferred partner for various brands and agencies aiming to reach a broad audience. The company facilitated content distribution through numerous wireless carriers, including major players like AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, GoTV Networks remained a significant entity in mobile media until its acquisition in 2011.
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