Purple Communications Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1982

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 428

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 4

Purple Communications General Information

Description

Dveloper of video relay software intended to meet the unique needs of each Deaf and hard-of-hearing individual. The company's video relay services (VRS) deliver a wide array of options including on-site interpreting services and video relay interpreting, from multiple platforms such as TV, desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone, enabling businesses and customers to collectively communicate with the deaf world and the hearing world accessible to all.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
GoAmerica, Goamerica Inc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 11900 North Jollyville Road
  • Suite 204209
  • Austin, TX 78759
  • United States
+1 (877)
Primary Industry
Communication Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 11900 North Jollyville Road
  • Suite 204209
  • Austin, TX 78759
  • United States
+1 (877)

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Purple Communications Valuation & Funding

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Dveloper of video relay software intended to meet the unique needs of each Deaf and hard-of-hearing individual. The comp
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Austin, TX
428 As of 2009

Austin, TX
 
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Purple Communications Competitors (1)

One of Purple Communications’s competitors is Convo Communications, a Private Debt Financed company based in Austin, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Convo Communications Private Debt Financed Austin, TX
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Purple Communications Patents

Purple Communications Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20180129294-A1 Gesture-based control and usage of video relay systems Inactive 15-Aug-2016
US-20180129295-A1 Gesture-based control and usage of video relay systems Inactive 15-Aug-2016
US-20180048859-A1 Gesture-based control and usage of video relay service communications Active 15-Aug-2016
US-10423237-B2 Gesture-based control and usage of video relay service communications Active 15-Aug-2016
US-8010706-B1 Method of and system for enabling offline applications Inactive 05-Aug-2002 H04W4/60
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Purple Communications Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Purple Communications Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Purple Communications’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Visual Language Interpreting. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2008.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Visual Language Interpreting 01-Jul-2008 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Hands On Video Relay Services 11-Jan-2008 Merger/Acquisition Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Verizon Communications (Global Relay Services) 10-Jan-2008 Merger/Acquisition Other Communications and Networking
TelTel 01-Mar-2006 Early Stage VC Fiberoptic Equipment
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Purple Communications Exits (1)

Purple Communications’s most recent exit was on 01-Mar-2006 from TelTel. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
TelTel 01-Mar-2006 Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Purple Communications FAQs

  • When was Purple Communications founded?

    Purple Communications was founded in 1982.

  • Where is Purple Communications headquartered?

    Purple Communications is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What is the size of Purple Communications?

    Purple Communications has 428 total employees.

  • What industry is Purple Communications in?

    Purple Communications’s primary industry is Communication Software.

  • Is Purple Communications a private or public company?

    Purple Communications is a Private company.

  • What is Purple Communications’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Purple Communications is .

  • How much funding has Purple Communications raised over time?

    Purple Communications has raised $12.5M.

  • Who are Purple Communications’s investors?

    Clearlake Capital Group, Dell Ventures, Saints Capital, and Velocity Equity Partners have invested in Purple Communications.

  • Who are Purple Communications’s competitors?

    Convo Communications is a competitor of Purple Communications.

  • When was Purple Communications acquired?

    Purple Communications was acquired on 15-Feb-2017.

  • Who acquired Purple Communications?

    Purple Communications was acquired by ZP Better Together.

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