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SkyWave Mobile
Global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular terminals,
About SkyWave Mobile
Skywave, operating under the ORBCOMM brand, is a prominent provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) communication solutions. The company specializes in remotely tracking, monitoring, and controlling both fixed and mobile assets, regardless of their location. Skywave serves a wide range of industries, including transportation and distribution, heavy equipment, oil and gas, maritime, and government sectors. Skywave's business model revolves around offering comprehensive solutions that integrate multi-network connectivity, advanced devices, and powerful applications. The company generates revenue through subscription-based services, providing clients with affordable monthly plans that eliminate upfront hardware costs. This model ensures a steady stream of recurring income while offering clients cost-effective and scalable solutions. Skywave's core products include telematics systems for fleet management, smart reefer containers, and dual-mode satellite cellular devices. These products enable clients to make data-driven decisions, optimize asset utilization, and enhance operational efficiency. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a robust network infrastructure, Skywave ensures reliable and seamless communication for its clients' critical operations.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
- Employees
- 84
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 25.3/100
- Industry
- Telecom, Space
- Sector
- Space, Space Tech, Satellites, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Upstream, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Nov 2014 | $130M | $130M | ORBCOMM | — |
| LATE VCEquity / VC | Apr 2009 | $0 | — | Inmarsat · GTI Capital · McLean Watson Capital | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for SkyWave Mobile is 7.5K monthly website visits, down 6.3% over the last three months. SkyWave Mobile's team declined 2.3% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
Inmarsat- GCGTI Capital
McLean Watson Capital
Other known investors2 additional known investors
MMV Financial
ORBCOMM
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