Global Crossing Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1997

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 5,250

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 12

  • Investments
  • 6

Global Crossing General Information

Description

Provider of telecommunication services. The company's telecommunication services include virtual private network, leased lines, audio and video conferencing, long distance telephone and VoIP services, enabling clients to get a host of data and voice products.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Wessex House
  • 45 Reid Street
  • Hamilton, HM12
  • Bermuda
+1 (441)
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • Wessex House
  • 45 Reid Street
  • Hamilton, HM12
  • Bermuda
+1 (441)

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Global Crossing Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Post-Val Status Debt

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Global Crossing Patents

Global Crossing Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-6643362-B2 Call-processing system and method Inactive 19-Nov-1998

Global Crossing Signals

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Key Data Points

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Global Crossing Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Global Crossing Investments & Acquisitions (6)

Global Crossing’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Genesis Networks for . The deal was made on 02-Nov-2010.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Genesis Networks 02-Nov-2010 Merger/Acquisition Cable Service Providers
Fibernet Group 11-Oct-2006 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
Graviton ( Wireless Communications Equipment ) 14-Aug-2001 Later Stage VC Wireless Communications Equipment
NxTV 07-Aug-2000 PE Growth/Expansion Cable Service Providers
Ixnet (United States) 23-Feb-2000 Merger/Acquisition Other Communications and Networking
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Global Crossing Exits (2)

Global Crossing’s most recent exit was on 14-Aug-2001 from Graviton ( Wireless Communications Equipment ). The exit was categorized as with 10 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Graviton ( Wireless Communications Equipment ) 14-Aug-2001 Completed
  • 10 buyers
NxTV 07-Aug-2000 PE Growth/Expansion Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Global Crossing Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Global Crossing Ventures Hamilton, Bermuda 1999

Global Crossing FAQs

  • When was Global Crossing founded?

    Global Crossing was founded in 1997.

  • Where is Global Crossing headquartered?

    Global Crossing is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

  • What is the size of Global Crossing?

    Global Crossing has 5,250 total employees.

  • What industry is Global Crossing in?

    Global Crossing’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is Global Crossing a private or public company?

    Global Crossing is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Global Crossing?

    The current valuation of Global Crossing is .

  • What is Global Crossing’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Global Crossing is .

  • How much funding has Global Crossing raised over time?

    Global Crossing has raised $900M.

  • Who are Global Crossing’s investors?

    Citizens Communications Company (Water and Wastewater Assets), Trimaran Capital Partners, and Winnick & Company have invested in Global Crossing.

  • When was Global Crossing acquired?

    Global Crossing was acquired on 04-Oct-2011.

  • Who acquired Global Crossing?

    Global Crossing was acquired by Level 3 Communications.

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