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SkyWave Mobile

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Global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular terminals,

Ottawa, CanadaFounded 1997Space
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2014
Revenue $50–100M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At 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

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Nov 2014 $130M $130M ORBCOMM —
LATE VCEquity / VC Apr 2009 $0 — Inmarsat · GTI Capital · McLean Watson Capital —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

SkyWave Mobile website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits7.5K 3-month web change-6.3% 1-year team growth-2.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

5 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Inmarsat
  • GTI Capital
  • McLean Watson Capital

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • MMV Financial
  • ORBCOMM
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇨🇦 Canada · Ottawa HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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