Celeno Communications

Wi-Fi Chipsets and Edge Software

Industrial Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Renesas on Oct 2021 - closed due to acquisition

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in March 2005 by Gilad Rozen, Celeno Communications operated with 51–200 employees. The company raised a total of $114.2 million across 6 funding rounds from 13 investors. In October 2021, Celeno Communications was acquired by Renesas.

Business overview

Celeno Communications specializes in advanced Wi-Fi chipsets and edge software, delivering smart, innovative Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi doppler imaging technology. The company's solutions are designed for high-performance home networks, smart buildings, and various enterprise and industrial applications. Celeno's chips and software have been integrated into numerous OEM Wi-Fi devices and deployed globally, operating within the Industrial Technologies sector, with a focus on semiconductors, wireless communication, and IoT.

Strategic signal

In October 2021, Renesas acquired Celeno Communications, marking a significant strategic move to expand Renesas's connectivity portfolio. This acquisition indicates a strong market validation for Celeno's Wi-Fi technology and its potential to enhance Renesas's offerings in high-performance Wi-Fi solutions for diverse markets, including home, enterprise, and industrial segments.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was the most significant corporate event for Celeno Communications?
Celeno Communications was acquired by Renesas in October 2021. This acquisition integrated Celeno's Wi-Fi chipsets and edge software into Renesas's connectivity portfolio.
When did Celeno Communications launch its CL8000 Wi-Fi 6 Silicon Family?
Celeno Communications launched its CL8000 Wi-Fi 6 Silicon Family, featuring ElasticMIMO™ and self-adapting 8T8R concurrent dual-band PCIe chips for homes and businesses, in January 2019.
What was a key product innovation announced by Celeno Communications in 2019?
In July 2019, Celeno Communications announced its new innovation, Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging, which later won the 2019 Best Wi-Fi Innovation Award at the Wi-Fi Now London Conference in November 2019.
Which companies partnered with Celeno Communications for a joint solution in late 2020?
In October 2020, Celeno and Cortina partnered to offer a joint solution for Wi-Fi 6/6E enabled 10G fiber gateways and routers. Additionally, in November 2020, Neusoft Education and Celeno partnered to create remote healthcare solutions.
What was Celeno Communications' most recent product launch prior to its acquisition?
In May 2021, Celeno Communications launched the world's first connectivity client chip combining Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Doppler Radar.

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