Viasat

Viasat, Inc. is a global communications company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in broadband and satellite services. It operates through three main segments: Satellite Services, Commercial Networks, and Government Systems. The Satellite Services segment delivers satellite-based broadband internet access, including voice over internet protocol services for consumers and businesses, in-flight connectivity for commercial airlines, and mobile broadband for maritime vessels and energy platforms. Viasat's Commercial Networks segment focuses on providing satellite network infrastructure, mobile communication systems, and various antenna technologies, along with design and technology services tailored for satellite and terrestrial applications. The Government Systems segment supplies secure broadband modems, network access control systems, and cybersecurity products, enabling reliable data communication for defense and military operations. Founded in 1986, Viasat serves a diverse range of customers, including households, businesses, and government entities, facilitating connectivity in various environments worldwide.

Jarrid Cavanaugh

Director, Air Force and Joint Applications

Mark Miller

Executive Vice President, CTO and Co-Founder

15 past transactions

Inmarsat

Acquisition in 2023
Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited is a mobile satellite communications provider based in London, offering a wide range of services globally across land, sea, and air. Established in 1979, the company specializes in voice and data broadband services, including high-speed connectivity through its Global Xpress service. Inmarsat also provides critical services for maritime safety, aviation safety, and enterprise communication, ensuring reliable connectivity in areas where traditional telecom networks are insufficient. The company operates a fleet of 13 satellites and serves various sectors, including aviation, government, enterprise, and maritime industries. Inmarsat is committed to enhancing global connectivity and has strategic collaborations to expand its service offerings.

RigNet

Acquisition in 2020
RigNet, Inc. specializes in providing remote communications services tailored for the oil and gas industry, both in North America and globally. The company operates a controlled Internet protocol/multiprotocol label switching (IP/MPLS) network that facilitates communication among drilling contractors, oil companies, and oilfield service providers. RigNet's offerings include a comprehensive suite of voice, video, and data services, enabling high-speed Internet access and real-time data management at offshore and land-based locations. Its services encompass voice-over-Internet-protocol, WiFi hotspots, video conferencing, and telemedicine, among others. Additionally, RigNet features the Secure Oil Information Link, a private communications hub designed for collaborative data sharing among partners and clients. The company serves various stakeholders in approximately 30 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Australia. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, RigNet plays a crucial role in enhancing operational intelligence and minimizing disruptions for its clients in the oil and gas sector.

EuroBroadband

Acquisition in 2020
EBI provides fixed and mobile broadband services on a wholesale basis in the European and Mediterranean markets.

Horsebridge Defence and Security

Acquisition in 2018
Horsebridge Defence and Security specializes in the design, system integration, and support of deployable secure networks tailored for military and emergency response environments. Their expertise lies in creating mission-critical communication networks that facilitate secure voice, video, and data transmission. By leveraging extensive knowledge of military requirements and access to advanced commercial technologies, Horsebridge delivers high-assurance networks that incorporate the latest innovations in radio, mobile cellular, and cryptographic technologies. Their services cater to a diverse range of clients, including military organizations, government agencies, aid groups, and security operations, ensuring reliable and secure communication capabilities in various operational contexts.

Arconics

Acquisition in 2016
Arconics offers enterprise software and mobile applications for aircraft operators. The Company's mission is to help operators reduce costs, improve efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

Engreen, Inc.

Acquisition in 2015
Engreen Inc. develops virtualization products that provides a path to enhance network management, lower capital expenses, energy and real estate, and minimize overall network complexity. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Jose, California. As of June 11, 2015, Engreen Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ViaSat Inc.

NetNearU

Acquisition in 2014
NetNearU (now ViaSat Managed Wi-Fi) provides an easy to deploy, technology-agnostic system for managing public Wi-Fi and other wireless Internet access networks including hotspots, enterprise, campus, and metro installations. NetNearU TRACKOS® software provides automated and real-time provisioning, authentication, billing, roaming, quality of service, advertising, network monitoring, and support. With TRACKOS, NetNearU has become a leader in cloud-based, white-labeled Wi-Fi software and managed services for wireless carriers, cable operators, the U.S. military, and other customers.

LonoCloud

Acquisition in 2013
LonoCloud is a U.S.-based company that specializes in cloud computing, offering a cloud operating system designed to integrate and federate multi-vendor cloud environments. Founded in 2011 by Tom Caldwell and acquired by ViaSat in 2013, LonoCloud focuses on enhancing the control of security, fault tolerance, and performance, particularly for mission-critical applications migrating to the cloud. The company's platform incorporates advanced features such as live-live fault tolerance and scalability, which streamline the transition to cloud services. Partnering with established technology providers like HP Cloud Services and Amazon Web Services, LonoCloud aims to deliver robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of its users.

Stonewood Group

Acquisition in 2010
Stonewood Group is a leading manufacturer and developer of encryption products and services, specializing in hardware encrypted data solutions for various sectors, including the Ministry of Defence, public, and private organizations. The company's notable products include the ECLYPT and FLAGSTONE systems, which are designed to offer trusted and accredited data security. In addition to encryption solutions, Stonewood Group manufactures high-quality aerospace components and security-related electronic assemblies, catering to a diverse range of security needs. Their commitment to providing bespoke security products further enhances their reputation in the industry.

WildBlue Communications

Acquisition in 2009
WildBlue Communications is a provider of high-speed satellite Internet access services in the United States. Since its establishment in 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company has focused on delivering broadband connectivity to residential and small business customers, particularly in areas where traditional terrestrial broadband options are limited or unavailable. WildBlue's services cater to home users and small offices, ensuring that they have reliable Internet access in underserved communities.

JAST Antenna Systems

Acquisition in 2007
JAST provides innovative low-profile antennas for in-motion satellite telecommunications ranging from L-band to Ku-band. Based on phased array technology, JAST products connect Retail, Enterprise, Governmental and Military costumers to global satellite networks. The Company has core competencies in the development of innovative microwave circuits and antennas for terrestrial and satellite applications. JAST engineering and manufacturing expertise allows it to provide customers high quality products and services with the highest Swiss excellence. JAST is based in Lausanne (Switzerland) and has been founded as a Spin-off of the Laboratoire d’Électromagnétisme et d’Acoustique (LEMA) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL). JAST is involved in several ambitious research programs for the development of innovative systems in the field of satellite communication at European level.

Intelligent Compression Technologies

Acquisition in 2007
Intelligent Compression Technologies Inc. (ICT). ICT provides corporations, internet service providers (ISPs) and satellite/wireless carriers with patented data compression techniques, advanced transport protocols and application optimization to substantially increase the speeds of either narrowband or broadband terrestrial, wireless or satellite services.

Enerdyne Technologies

Acquisition in 2006
Enerdyne Technologies Inc. specializes in the development of advanced video data link equipment and digital video systems, primarily catering to the defense and intelligence sectors, particularly for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications. The company provides a range of digital video compression and data link systems tailored for government, military, and intelligence clients. Among its offerings is Codec2, a versatile MJPEG encoder and decoder, designed with flexible intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data multiplexing capabilities. Enerdyne Technologies also delivers encoder and decoder products based on the ADVS protocol, which feature built-in Reed Solomon forward error control coding, data multiplexing, and bit synchronization, ensuring high-quality and reliable video transmission for critical applications.

Efficient Channel Coding

Acquisition in 2005
Efficient Channel Coding makes satellite communication components and systems. The Cleveland-based company has 55 employees. ECC holds the license for the satellite terminal design for Ipstar, a recently-launched broadband satellite service offered by Shin Satellite PLC for both Internet backbone connections to ISPs and as a last-mile broadband Internet service to consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.

US Monolithics

Acquisition in 2001
USM is primarily focused on developing proprietary gallium arsenide (GaAs) millimetre wave Integrated Circuits (MMICs). USM is a MMIC designer with expertise in the packaging and integration of subsystems including power amplifiers, block upconverters and entire transceivers, especially in complex high-frequency applications.
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