Vocel Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2004

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Vocel General Information

Description

Provider of mobile phone contents. The company offers subscribed based periodic educational text messages to college students over cellphones for a monthly fee. It helps users to prepare for entrance exam and learn new language.

Contact Information

Website
www.vocel.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 13400 Sabre Springs Parkway
  • Suite 255
  • San Diego, CA 92128
  • United States
+1 (858)
Primary Industry
Educational Software
Acquirer
ImageWare Systems
Vertical(s)
TMT, EdTech, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 13400 Sabre Springs Parkway
  • Suite 255
  • San Diego, CA 92128
  • United States
+1 (858)

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Vocel Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 01-Jun-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series C) 26-Aug-2008 Completed Startup
4. Early Stage VC (Series B) 21-Jun-2006 Completed Startup
3. Early Stage VC (Series A3) 17-Feb-2005 Completed Startup
2. Early Stage VC (Series A2) $1.88M $2.78M Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC (Series A1) $900K $900K Completed Startup
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Vocel Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series C2
Series C1
Series B3
Series B2
Series B1
Series A3
Series A2 4,957,603 $0.001000 8% $0.38 $0.76 2x $0.38 12.07%
Series A1 3,100,000 $0.001000 8% $0.29 $0.58 2x $0.29 7.55%
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Vocel Patents

  • 6

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 1

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Vocel Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20070118603-A1 Interactive messaging system Inactive 21-Mar-2003
US-20110066502-A1 Interactive messaging system Inactive 21-Mar-2003
US-20060240851-A1 Interactive messaging system Inactive 21-Mar-2003
DE-602004024661-D1 Interactive message system Inactive 21-Mar-2003
EP-1606963-A2 Interactive messaging system Active 21-Mar-2003 G06Q30/0218
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Vocel Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Motorola Solutions Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Random House Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Torstar PE-Backed Company Minority
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Vocel FAQs

  • When was Vocel founded?

    Vocel was founded in 2004.

  • Where is Vocel headquartered?

    Vocel is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What industry is Vocel in?

    Vocel’s primary industry is Educational Software.

  • Is Vocel a private or public company?

    Vocel is a Private company.

  • What is Vocel’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Vocel is .

  • How much funding has Vocel raised over time?

    Vocel has raised $18.6M.

  • Who are Vocel’s investors?

    Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, Random House Ventures, and Torstar have invested in Vocel.

  • When was Vocel acquired?

    Vocel was acquired on 01-Jun-2012.

  • Who acquired Vocel?

    Vocel was acquired by ImageWare Systems.

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