3Com Overview
Founded
1979
Status
Acquired/Merged
Employees
1,067
Latest Deal Type
M&A
Latest Deal Amount
$2.7B
3Com General Information
Description
Provider of secure, converged voice and data networking solutions that enable customers to manage voice, video, and data in a secure network environment. The company's products and services include security systems, such as intrusion prevention systems, network access control systems, and firewalls; Internet protocol (IP) telephony that includes IP telephony platforms, convergence application suite, and IP phones; and networking infrastructure products comprising local area network (LAN) switches, routers and gateways, mobility and wireless LAN, network and security management. In addition, the company offers a range of professional services, such as assessment and design, project management, training and certifications, installation, and integration services.
Contact Information
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Other Industries
Computers, Parts and Peripherals
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Acquirer
Primary Office
- 350 Campus Drive
- Marlborough, MA 01752
- United States
3Com Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Merger/Acquisition | 12-Apr-2010 | $2.7B | 0000 | 00.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 4. Buyout/LBO | 20-Mar-2008 | 00.00 | 00.00 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |
| 3. PIPE | 01-Jan-1996 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 2. IPO | 21-Mar-1984 | $10M | $10M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | 01-Jan-1982 | Completed | Startup |
3Com Competitors (1)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00000 0000000 | Corporation | San Jose, CA | 00000 | 00.00 | 000000 - 000 | 00.00 |
3Com Executive Team (11)
| Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Shaw | Co-Founder | ||
| Howard Charney JD | Co-Founder |
9 Former Executives
3Com Former Investors (9)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhamou Global Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Berkeley VC International | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| IVP | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Mayfield Fund | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Menlo Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
3Com Investments & Acquisitions (17)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000000 000000 | 05-Dec-2006 | 000000000000000000 | 00.00 | Wireless Service Providers | |
| 000000-0000 | 28-Nov-2006 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Connectivity Products | 00000 0000000 |
| 000000000000 00000 | 01-Jan-2005 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Other Hardware | |
| 000000-0000 | 17-Nov-2003 | 00000 0000000 | Connectivity Products | 00000 0000000 | |
| Kerbango | 27-Jun-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | 0000 | Internet Service Providers |
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3Com Exits (3)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000000000000 00000 | 01-Jan-2005 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Completed |
|
| 000000000 00000000 | 02-Sep-1999 | 00000 00000 00 | 0000 | Completed |
|
| U.S. Robotics | 01-Jan-1997 | Merger/Acquisition | 00.00 | Completed |