Ruckus
College-only digital entertainment service enabling students with similar music interests to connect with each other
About Ruckus
Ruckus Networks, a brand under CommScope, operates in the telecommunications equipment market, providing both wired and wireless networking hardware and software. The company was originally incorporated as Video54 Technologies Inc. on June 17, 2004, by founders William Kish and Victor Shtrom. It began as an incubator project in 2002, initially funded by Sequoia Capital. Over the years, the firm has seen significant milestones, including going public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2012 before a series of acquisitions. Brocade Communications Systems acquired Ruckus in 2016 for approximately $1.5 billion, followed by Arris International's acquisition of the Ruckus and ICX switch product lines in 2017 for $800 million. CommScope then acquired Arris, including Ruckus, in April 2019.
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The company's business model centers on the design, sale, and servicing of IT networking products. Its client base includes mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises across various sectors such as hospitality, education, government, and manufacturing. Initially, Ruckus focused on in-home IPTV content distribution over wireless networks. Today, its product portfolio is extensive, featuring Wi-Fi access points, ethernet switches, network controllers, and cloud-managed systems. Revenue is generated through the sale of this hardware and software, as well as associated services and subscriptions.
A core component of Ruckus's offering is its patented technology, such as adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range and data rates while minimizing interference. One of its key technologies is BeamFlex, an adaptive directional antenna technology. The company offers a range of indoor and outdoor access points, including Wi-Fi 7 ready models, designed for high-density environments. For network management, Ruckus provides solutions like RUCKUS One, an AI-driven platform that offers unified management, network assurance, and business intelligence. This platform simplifies the deployment and management of converged networks across multiple sites and provides AI-powered troubleshooting and recommendations. The company also offers the ICX family of switches, designed for flexible scalability and simplified management, which work seamlessly with their wireless access points.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Herndon, United States
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 18.3/100
- Industry
- Music
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Entertainment
- Client focus
- b2c
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jul 2008 | $0 | — | Total Music Group | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | May 2007 | $10M | $40M | Battery Ventures · Columbia Capital · Anschutz Investment | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Ruckus is 40 monthly website visits.
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Investors
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Battery Ventures
Columbia Capital
Anschutz Investment
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Total Music Group- TMTotal Music
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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