Econet Wireless Global Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1993

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 1,001

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $150M

Econet Wireless Global General Information

Description

Provider of telecommunication services in Broadacres, Johannesburg. The company offers activities including mobile cellular telephony, fixed networks, enterprise networks, fiber optic cables and satellite services.

Contact Information

Website
www.econetafrica.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Debt Financed
Corporate Office
  • Willow Wood Office Park
  • 220 Third Street
  • Broadacres, Johannesburg 2021
  • South Africa
+27 011
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Corporate Office
  • Willow Wood Office Park
  • 220 Third Street
  • Broadacres, Johannesburg 2021
  • South Africa
+27 011

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Econet Wireless Global Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Debt Refinancing 05-Aug-2014 $150M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Debt - General 23-May-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
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Econet Wireless Global Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of telecommunication services in Broadacres, Johannesburg. The company offers activities including mobile cellu
Telecommunications Service Providers
Broadacres, South Africa
1,001 As of 2016

Cybercity, Mauritius
 

Lexington, MA
 
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Econet Wireless Global Competitors (29)

One of Econet Wireless Global’s 29 competitors is WIOCC, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Cybercity, Mauritius.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WIOCC Private Equity-Backed Cybercity, Mauritius
iBasis Private Equity-Backed Lexington, MA
O2 (Telecommunications Service Providers) Corporate Backed or Acquired Reading, United Kingdom
Cell C Formerly PE-Backed Midrand, South Africa
Telecel Zimbabwe Corporate Backed or Acquired Harare, Zimbabwe
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Econet Wireless Global Signals

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Econet Wireless Global Investments & Acquisitions (7)

Econet Wireless Global’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with WBS TV. The deal was made on 15-Dec-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
WBS TV 15-Dec-2016 Merger/Acquisition Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Chitoro 31-Oct-2015 Buyout/LBO Other Financial Services
Telecel Global (Central African Republic and Burundi Units) 20-Oct-2014 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
Liquid Intelligent Technologies 10-Jan-2014 Merger/Acquisition Internet Service Providers
Allied Technologies (East African operations) 28-Feb-2013 Merger/Acquisition Internet Service Providers
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Econet Wireless Global Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Liquid Intelligent Technologies London, United Kingdom 1997
Econet Telecom Lesotho

Econet Wireless Global FAQs

  • When was Econet Wireless Global founded?

    Econet Wireless Global was founded in 1993.

  • Where is Econet Wireless Global headquartered?

    Econet Wireless Global is headquartered in Broadacres, South Africa.

  • What is the size of Econet Wireless Global?

    Econet Wireless Global has 1,001 total employees.

  • What industry is Econet Wireless Global in?

    Econet Wireless Global’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is Econet Wireless Global a private or public company?

    Econet Wireless Global is a Private company.

  • What is Econet Wireless Global’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Econet Wireless Global is .

  • How much funding has Econet Wireless Global raised over time?

    Econet Wireless Global has raised $512M.

  • Who are Econet Wireless Global’s competitors?

    WIOCC, iBasis, O2 (Telecommunications Service Providers), Cell C, and Telecel Zimbabwe are some of the 29 competitors of Econet Wireless Global.

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