ClearWire Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 952

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 20

  • Investments
  • 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.com
Formerly Known As
New Clearwire Corp
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1475 120th Avenue Northeast
  • Bellevue, WA 98005
  • United States
Primary Industry
Internet Service Providers
Acquirer
Sprint
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1475 120th Avenue Northeast
  • Bellevue, WA 98005
  • United States

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ClearWire Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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ClearWire Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of wireless broadband networks that facilitate internet communications. The company delivers wireless broadband
Internet Service Providers
Bellevue, WA
952 As of 2012

Monroe, LA
 

Los Angeles, CA
 
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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
Lumen Technologies Corporate Backed or Acquired Monroe, LA
FreedomPop Formerly VC-backed Los Angeles, CA
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ClearWire Patents

  • 404

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 263

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

ClearWire Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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
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ClearWire Signals

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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
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
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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
Alpental Technologies 09-Jul-2013 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Imagine 18-Jul-2010 Completed
MAC Telecom 01-Apr-2008 Completed
IntraISP 21-Jun-2007 Completed
NextNet Wireless 01-Jun-2004 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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ClearWire FAQs

  • When was ClearWire founded?

    ClearWire was founded in 1998.

  • Where is ClearWire headquartered?

    ClearWire is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

  • What is the size of ClearWire?

    ClearWire has 952 total employees.

  • What industry is ClearWire in?

    ClearWire’s primary industry is Internet Service Providers.

  • Is ClearWire a private or public company?

    ClearWire is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of ClearWire?

    The current valuation of ClearWire is .

  • What is ClearWire’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for ClearWire is .

  • How much funding has ClearWire raised over time?

    ClearWire has raised $9.5B.

  • 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.

  • Who are ClearWire’s competitors?

    Lumen Technologies and FreedomPop are competitors of ClearWire.

  • When was ClearWire acquired?

    ClearWire was acquired on 09-Jul-2013.

  • Who acquired ClearWire?

    ClearWire was acquired by Sprint.

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