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RangeStar Wireless
RangeStar is changing the look and performance of wireless communications devices
About RangeStar Wireless
RangeStar Wireless, founded in 1995 and based in Aptos, California, specialized in the development of embedded antenna systems for the wireless communications industry. The company's primary focus was on designing and manufacturing high-performance, micro-sized embedded antennas for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the mobile phone, notebook, computer, and remote monitoring sectors.
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The business operated by providing manufacturers with antenna components that could be easily integrated into their devices, aiming to reduce their time to market. RangeStar's product line, which included the "Performa" series, offered solutions for cellular, PCS, and wireless LAN applications. A key benefit of their technology was its compact and conformal design, allowing for integration into various device geometries and replacing larger, external antennas. For instance, their embeddable Bluetooth antenna, the V-pol Omni, was roughly the size of a penny. The company's antennas were designed to improve signal strength, which could lead to fewer dropped calls and longer battery life for end-users.
The company's offerings included dual-band antennas for North American cellular and PCS frequencies and specialized antennas for Bluetooth connectivity. By 1998, RangeStar had secured distribution deals with retailers like Let's Talk Cellular & Wireless to bring its products to consumers. Despite winning industry awards and holding numerous patents, the company faced financial difficulties due to the economic climate of the early 2000s. After struggling to convert design wins into high-volume contracts, RangeStar Wireless was ultimately acquired by TE Connectivity.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- United States
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 17.7/100
- Industry
- Telecom, Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | May 2000 | $25M | $100M | Intel Capital · Summit Partners · Dell Technologies Capital · RWI Group | — |
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Investors
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Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
- COComVentures
Intel Capital
Summit Partners
Dell Technologies Capital- RGRWI Group
- ACArgo Global Capital
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