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Telecommunications company providing integrated fiber optic networks for voice and data transmission activities

Florham Park, United StatesFounded 1997Telecom
Valuation $2.5–5B Last recorded · 2011
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Global Crossing

Global Crossing, now part of CenturyLink, is a leading telecommunications and network services provider. The company specializes in delivering a range of services including cloud solutions, data centers, and managed services to businesses around the world. Operating in the highly competitive telecommunications market, Global Crossing serves a diverse client base ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's business model focuses on providing reliable and scalable network infrastructure, which is essential for businesses to operate efficiently in today's digital age. Revenue is generated through subscription-based services, managed solutions, and data center operations. By leveraging advanced technologies and a robust global network, Global Crossing ensures high-performance connectivity and data management solutions for its clients. The company is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and fostering a positive work environment, which is reflected in its comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities for employees.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Florham Park, United States
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
23.7/100
Industry
Telecom
Sector
Telecom, Telecommunications, Wholesale, Public Relations, Entertainment, Optical Technology, Pay Per Result, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits
Technology
Hardware
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b, b2c
Investment activity
3 companies, latest Nov 2010
Capital deployed
$119M
Preferred round
EARLY VC

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Apr 2011 $3B $3B Level 3 Communications —
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Apr 2001 $100M $700M Constellation Technology Ventures —
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Growth signals

Global Crossing website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Global Crossing is 90 monthly website visits, down 40% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits90 3-month web change-40%
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Investors

4 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • CIBC Capital Partners
  • CIBC World Markets

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Constellation Technology Ventures

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Level 3 Communications
Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Florham Park HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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