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AirPrime
Wireless data products for handhelds and PCs
About AirPrime
AirPrime was a provider of high-speed, code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless data and voice products for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market. Founded in 1999, the company focused on creating wireless access products for integration into devices such as handhelds, notebook PCs, and internet appliances. This enabled manufacturers to incorporate wireless data, voice, and location services into their mobile and fixed computing devices.
The company operated in the connectivity products and communication software industries. Over its history, AirPrime raised $86.8 million in funding from 18 investors, including Belgravia Investments, CrossFire Ventures, and GE Capital. On August 12, 2003, AirPrime was acquired by Sierra Wireless in a stock swap valued at approximately $20 million, with Sierra Wireless also providing up to $2 million in capital.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- Warrenton, United States
- Employees
- 1
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 23.7/100
- Industry
- Telecom, Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jun 2003 | $0 | — | Sierra Wireless | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2001 | $40M | $160M | RBC Venture Partners · DRW Venture Partners · GE Equity · 3Com | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for AirPrime is 2.1K monthly website visits.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series A5 investors entered at this stage
The Halo Fund
LSI Logic
The Angels' Forum- LPLibertyView Equity Partners
Belgravia Capital
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Royal Bank of Canada
RBC Venture Partners
DRW Venture Partners
GE Equity
3Com- XIXircom
Qualcomm
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Sierra Wireless
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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