Useful Networks Overview
- Founded
- 2006
- Status
- Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
- M&A
Useful Networks General Information
Description
Provider of mobile location platform designed to receive subscriber location and presence content information across different mobile networks. The company's mobile location platform acts as a location and presence content enabler helping mobile content and service providers to receive subscriber location and presence information securely across different mobile networks.
Contact Information
Website
www.useful-networks.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Other Communications and Networking
Other Industries
Other IT Services
Acquirer
TruePosition
Primary Office
- 1670 Broadway
- Suite 825
- Denver, CO 80202
- United States
Useful Networks Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Merger/Acquisition | 29-Mar-2007 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A1) | 16-Feb-2007 | 000.00 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 16-Aug-2006 | $750K | $750K | Completed | Startup |
Useful Networks Patents
Useful Networks Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20110099037-A1 | Location-based, time sensitive wireless exchange | Abandoned | 27-Oct-2009 | 000000000 | 00 |
| CA-2664370-A1 | Providing subscriber specific information across wireless networks | Abandoned | 20-Sep-2006 | 0000000000 | |
| GB-2455668-A | Providing subscriber specific information across wireless networks | Granted | 20-Sep-2006 | 0000000000 | 0 |
| GB-0905283-D0 | Providing subscriber specific information across wireless networks | Granted | 20-Sep-2006 | 0000000000 | |
| GB-2455668-B | Providing subscriber specific information across wireless networks | Expired - Fee Related | 20-Sep-2006 | H04L67/306 | 0 |
Useful Networks Executive Team (2)
| Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim George | Vice President & General Manager |
Useful Networks Board Members (1)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hose | Useful Networks | Member of Advisory Board | 000 0000 |
Useful Networks Former Investors (1)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Useful Networks Acquisitions (1)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000000000000 | 13-Aug-2008 | 0000000000 | Entertainment Software | 00000 000 |