Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 181

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 12

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) General Information

Description

Operator of a conglomerate with interests in telecommunication and information technology (IT). The company's subsidiaries provide mobile digital voice and data communication application through satellite, market research, product development and engineering services.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Rare Medium, ICC Technologies
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 10802 Parkridge Boulevard
  • Reston, VA 20191
  • United States
+1 (703)
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 10802 Parkridge Boulevard
  • Reston, VA 20191
  • United States
+1 (703)

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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Valuation & Funding

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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Patents

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2001238358-A1 System and method for building modular e-commerce engines, processing electroniccommerce transactions offline, and designing electronic storefronts Inactive 28-Jun-2000

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Signals

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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Former Investors

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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Investments & Acquisitions (12)

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with AfriHUB for . The deal was made on 22-Apr-2008.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
AfriHUB 22-Apr-2008 Buyout/LBO Other Communications and Networking
Pageflakes 18-Apr-2008 Merger/Acquisition Internet Software
Ligado Networks 25-Sep-2006 Reverse Merger Telecommunications Service Providers
Hughes Network Systems 03-Jan-2006 Secondary Transaction - Private Wireless Communications Equipment
Hughes Network Systems 22-Apr-2005 Buyout/LBO Wireless Communications Equipment
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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Exits (9)

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)’s most recent exit was on 25-Sep-2006 from Ligado Networks. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Ligado Networks 25-Sep-2006 Completed
Hughes Network Systems 03-Jan-2006 Completed
Hughes Network Systems 22-Apr-2005 Completed
  • 2 buyers
DataSynapse 19-Nov-2004 Completed
  • 7 buyers
Cidera 05-Dec-2000 Later Stage VC Completed
  • 14 buyers
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Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Rare Ventures Hallandale Beach, FL 1999

Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) FAQs

  • When was Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) founded?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) headquartered?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) is headquartered in Reston, VA.

  • What is the size of Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) has 181 total employees.

  • What industry is Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) in?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) a private or public company?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) is a Private company.

  • What is Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) is .

  • How much funding has Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) raised over time?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) has raised $4.2M.

  • Who are Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)’s investors?

    Apollo Global Management and Engelhard have invested in Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures).

  • When was Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) acquired?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) was acquired on 25-Sep-2006.

  • Who acquired Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures)?

    Skyterra Communications (Acquired by Mobile Satellite Ventures) was acquired by Ligado Networks.

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