DotCast Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

DotCast General Information

Description

Provider of broadband communications technology and digital data distribution products and services. The company enables cable operators to offer full digital services using existing infrastructure and antenna products for reception of digital and analog broadcast signals along with terrestrial datacasting solutions that enable broadcasters and content providers to send a high capacity data stream over the air using the existing television infrastructure.

Contact Information

Website
www.dotcast.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 20425 72nd Avenue South
  • Suite 200
  • Kent, WA 98032
  • United States
+1 (415)
Primary Industry
Internet Service Providers
Other Industries
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Communication Software
Wireless Communications Equipment
Acquirer
The Walt Disney
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 20425 72nd Avenue South
  • Suite 200
  • Kent, WA 98032
  • United States
+1 (415)

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DotCast Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series E1) 25-Apr-2002 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 06-Nov-2000 $60M $80M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 14-Apr-2000 $20M $20M Completed Generating Revenue
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DotCast Patents

  • 24

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

DotCast Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-2003301141-A1 Optimization of soft decision device and feedback equalizer Inactive 20-Dec-2002
AU-2003301141-A8 Optimization of soft decision device and feedback equalizer Inactive 20-Dec-2002
AU-2003297378-A1 Decision feedback equalizer Inactive 17-Dec-2002
AU-2003297378-A8 Decision feedback equalizer Inactive 17-Dec-2002
DE-60311848-T2 Cable television system and method of compatible bandwidth upgrading using embedded digital channels Inactive 25-Sep-2002 H04N21/4782
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DotCast Former Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
GE Capital Lender/Debt Provider Minority
Intel Capital Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Investcorp PE/Buyout Minority
PCCW Group Corporation Minority
QTV Capital Venture Capital Minority
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DotCast FAQs

  • When was DotCast founded?

    DotCast was founded in 1999.

  • Where is DotCast headquartered?

    DotCast is headquartered in Kent, WA.

  • What industry is DotCast in?

    DotCast’s primary industry is Internet Service Providers.

  • Is DotCast a private or public company?

    DotCast is a Private company.

  • What is DotCast’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for DotCast is .

  • How much funding has DotCast raised over time?

    DotCast has raised $84M.

  • Who are DotCast’s investors?

    GE Capital, Intel Capital, Investcorp, PCCW Group, and QTV Capital are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in DotCast.

  • Who acquired DotCast?

    DotCast was acquired by The Walt Disney.

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