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High-Performance Wi-Fi RTLS and WLAN Site Survey Solutions

Seattle, United StatesFounded 2000Telecom
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2006
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Ekahau

Ekahau is a pioneering company in the Wi-Fi industry, specializing in tools and solutions that help businesses design, optimize, and maintain high-performing wireless networks. The company operates in the enterprise Wi-Fi market, serving a diverse range of clients, including some of the largest Fortune 500 brands. Ekahau's product suite includes both software and hardware designed to ensure that Wi-Fi networks are always operating at their best.

The company's flagship product, Ekahau Optimizer, automatically detects configuration issues in Wi-Fi networks and provides step-by-step solutions to fix them. This tool is user-friendly, making it accessible even to those without extensive technical expertise. Another key product is the Sidekick 2, a device that collects accurate Wi-Fi data across all three Wi-Fi bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz), enabling businesses to identify and eliminate interference before it causes network outages.

Ekahau's business model revolves around selling its software and hardware products to businesses that need reliable and high-performing Wi-Fi networks. The company generates revenue through the sale of these products, as well as through ongoing support and maintenance services. By offering tools that are easy to use and effective, Ekahau ensures that its clients can maintain optimal network performance, which is crucial for business operations.

The company prides itself on its strong working culture and offers a range of opportunities for professional growth. With offices in Reston, VA, USA; Helsinki, Finland; and Manila, Philippines, Ekahau provides a global working environment. The company also supports remote work, making it an attractive option for top talent worldwide.

In summary, Ekahau is a leader in the Wi-Fi industry, providing essential tools for network design, optimization, and maintenance. Its products are used by some of the world's largest companies to ensure their Wi-Fi networks are always performing at their best.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Employees
214
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.7/100
Industry
Telecom
Sector
Telecom, Telecommunications, WiFi, RTLS, Survey, Hard Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBT✓Debt Aug 2013 $6M — Undisclosed —
LATE VCEquity / VC Mar 2009 $5.4M $22M First Fellow Partners —
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Growth signals

Ekahau website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Ekahau is 97K monthly website visits, down 3% over the last three months. Ekahau's team declined 7.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits97K 3-month web change-3% 1-year team growth-7.4%
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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series A5 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Helsinki Ventures
  • Horizon Technology Finance Corporation
Team profiled 32 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇵🇭 Philippines51%
🇫🇮 Finland29.7%
🇺🇸 United States10.3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.5%
🇨🇦 Canada1.4%
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Market sentiment

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