3Com Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1979

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 677

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $3.3B

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

Website
www.3com.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 350 Campus Drive
  • Marlborough, MA 01752
  • United States
+1 (508)
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Other Industries
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Computers, Parts and Peripherals
Acquirer
HP
Vertical(s)
Cybersecurity, TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 350 Campus Drive
  • Marlborough, MA 01752
  • United States
+1 (508)

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3Com Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
7. Merger/Acquisition 12-Apr-2010 $3.3B Completed Generating Revenue
6. Buyout/LBO 20-Mar-2008 Cancelled Generating Revenue
5. Debt Refinancing 13-Nov-2001 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Debt Refinancing 13-Nov-2001 Completed Generating Revenue
3. PIPE 01-Jan-1996 Completed Generating Revenue
2. IPO 21-Mar-1984 $10M $10M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 01-Jan-1982 Completed Startup
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3Com Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of secure, converged voice and data networking solutions that enable customers to manage voice, video, and data
Telecommunications Service Providers
Marlborough, MA
677 As of 2022

San Jose, CA
 
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3Com Competitors (1)

One of 3Com’s competitors is Cisco Systems, a Corporation company based in San Jose, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Cisco Systems Corporation San Jose, CA
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3Com Patents

  • 1,511

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 499

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

3Com Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2010031084-A1 Distributed packet flow inspection and processing Inactive 12-Sep-2008
WO-2008137494-A2 Efficient selective updating of multiple-region flexible displays Inactive 01-May-2007
WO-2008137494-A3 Efficient selective updating of multiple-region flexible displays Inactive 01-May-2007
GB-2443240-A Finite state automaton which detects digital patterns in packet headers and payload Active 27-Oct-2006
GB-2452420-A Finite state automaton which performs a pattern match by examination of a string of header and content matches Active 27-Oct-2006 H04L69/16
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3Com Former Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Benhamou Global Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Berkeley VC International Venture Capital Minority
IVP Venture Capital Minority
Mayfield Fund Venture Capital Minority
Menlo Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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3Com Investments & Acquisitions (20)

3Com’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Roving Planet for . The deal was made on 05-Dec-2006.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Roving Planet 05-Dec-2006 Merger/Acquisition Other Communications and Networking
Huawei-3Com 28-Nov-2006 Merger/Acquisition Connectivity Products
TippingPoint Technologies 01-Jan-2005 Merger/Acquisition Other Hardware
Huawei-3Com 17-Nov-2003 Joint Venture Connectivity Products
H3C Technologies 26-Sep-2003 Joint Venture IT Consulting and Outsourcing
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3Com FAQs

  • When was 3Com founded?

    3Com was founded in 1979.

  • Where is 3Com headquartered?

    3Com is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

  • What is the size of 3Com?

    3Com has 677 total employees.

  • What industry is 3Com in?

    3Com’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is 3Com a private or public company?

    3Com is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of 3Com?

    The current valuation of 3Com is .

  • What is 3Com’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for 3Com is .

  • How much funding has 3Com raised over time?

    3Com has raised $360M.

  • Who are 3Com’s investors?

    Benhamou Global Ventures, Berkeley VC International, IVP, Mayfield Fund, and Menlo Ventures are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in 3Com.

  • Who are 3Com’s competitors?

    Cisco Systems is a competitor of 3Com.

  • When was 3Com acquired?

    3Com was acquired on 12-Apr-2010.

  • Who acquired 3Com?

    3Com was acquired by HP.

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