ClearWire Overview
- Year Founded
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1998

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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952

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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20
- Investments
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10
ClearWire General Information
Description
Operator of wireless broadband networks that facilitate internet communications. The company delivers wireless broadband services to individuals, small businesses, public safety organizations, and others in various markets through its network and also offers VoIP services, enabling third-party domestic and international internet service providers to operate efficiently.
Contact Information
Website
www.clearwire.comCorporate Office
- 1475 120th Avenue Northeast
- Bellevue, WA 98005
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1475 120th Avenue Northeast
- Bellevue, WA 98005
- United States
ClearWire Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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ClearWire Comparisons
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ClearWire Competitors (2)
One of ClearWire’s 2 competitors is Lumen Technologies, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Monroe, LA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Lumen Technologies | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Monroe, LA | ||||
FreedomPop | Formerly VC-backed | Los Angeles, CA |
ClearWire Patents
ClearWire Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-9236895-B1 | Phase filter for radio frequency (rf) signals | Inactive | 09-May-2014 | ||
US-9461917-B1 | Controlling base station power status based on quality of service load | Active | 01-Apr-2014 | ||
US-9877253-B1 | Controlling base station power status based on quality of service load | Active | 01-Apr-2014 | ||
US-9179346-B1 | Busy period determination based on weighted performance indicators | Active | 24-Feb-2014 | ||
US-10750437-B1 | Proactive neighbor list optimization for automatic neighbor relation in a cellular wireless network | Active | 12-Feb-2014 | H04W48/16 |
ClearWire Signals
ClearWire Former Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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ClearWire Investments & Acquisitions (10)
ClearWire’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Alpental Technologies for . The deal was made on 09-Jul-2013.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Alpental Technologies | 09-Jul-2013 | Seed Round | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | ||
Imagine | 18-Jul-2010 | PE Growth/Expansion | Internet Service Providers | ||
Oneida Broadband | 24-Jun-2009 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Service Providers | ||
Sprint Nextel (WiMax Business) | 28-Nov-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Service Providers | ||
MAC Telecom | 01-Apr-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Telecommunications Service Providers |
ClearWire Exits (6)
ClearWire’s most recent exit was on 09-Jul-2013 from Alpental Technologies. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Alpental Technologies | 09-Jul-2013 | Completed |
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Imagine | 18-Jul-2010 | Completed |
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MAC Telecom | 01-Apr-2008 | Completed |
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IntraISP | 21-Jun-2007 | Completed |
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NextNet Wireless | 01-Jun-2004 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
ClearWire FAQs
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When was ClearWire founded?
ClearWire was founded in 1998.
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Where is ClearWire headquartered?
ClearWire is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
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What is the size of ClearWire?
ClearWire has 952 total employees.
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What industry is ClearWire in?
ClearWire’s primary industry is Internet Service Providers.
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Is ClearWire a private or public company?
ClearWire is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of ClearWire?
The current valuation of ClearWire is
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What is ClearWire’s current revenue?
The current revenue for ClearWire is
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How much funding has ClearWire raised over time?
ClearWire has raised $9.5B.
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Who are ClearWire’s investors?
Alphabet, Bright House Network, Catalyst Investors, Chesapeake Partners Management Co, and Comcast are 5 of 25 investors who have invested in ClearWire.
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Who are ClearWire’s competitors?
Lumen Technologies and FreedomPop are competitors of ClearWire.
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When was ClearWire acquired?
ClearWire was acquired on 09-Jul-2013.
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Who acquired ClearWire?
ClearWire was acquired by Sprint.
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