Wirefly (California) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 1

Wirefly (California) General Information

Description

Operator of a consumer electronics comparison portal intended to provide an easy way to compare cell phone plans, Internet providers, television service, insurance quotes, home security systems, and mortgage rates online. The company provides interactive news and reviews on telecommunication carriers, plans, and platforms, enabling users to browse online tools and get unbiased advice.

Contact Information

Website
www.wirefly.com
Formerly Known As
PhoneDog Media, LLC
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 101 West Broadway
  • Unit 101
  • San Diego, CA 92101
  • United States
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Application Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 101 West Broadway
  • Unit 101
  • San Diego, CA 92101
  • United States

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Wirefly (California) Valuation & Funding

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Wirefly (California) Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a consumer electronics comparison portal intended to provide an easy way to compare cell phone plans, Intern
Information Services (B2C)
San Diego, CA
4 As of 2021

New York, NY
 
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Wirefly (California) Competitors (1)

One of Wirefly (California)’s competitors is WebMD, a Private Equity-Backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WebMD Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
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Wirefly (California) Signals

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Key Data Points

Similarweb Unique Visitors

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Wirefly (California) Acquisitions (1)

Wirefly (California)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Wind N Sea Mobile Partners. The deal was made on 17-Jun-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Wind N Sea Mobile Partners 17-Jun-2013 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
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Wirefly (California) FAQs

  • When was Wirefly (California) founded?

    Wirefly (California) was founded in 1999.

  • Where is Wirefly (California) headquartered?

    Wirefly (California) is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What is the size of Wirefly (California)?

    Wirefly (California) has 4 total employees.

  • What industry is Wirefly (California) in?

    Wirefly (California)’s primary industry is Information Services (B2C).

  • Is Wirefly (California) a private or public company?

    Wirefly (California) is a Private company.

  • What is Wirefly (California)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Wirefly (California) is .

  • Who are Wirefly (California)’s competitors?

    WebMD is a competitor of Wirefly (California).

  • When was Wirefly (California) acquired?

    Wirefly (California) was acquired on 18-Jun-2014.

  • Who acquired Wirefly (California)?

    Wirefly (California) was acquired by BIZX (San Diego).

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