Vasona Networks

Mobile Network Data Traffic Solution

Business Software
Acquired (Inactive) by ZephyrTel on Sep 2018 - closed due to acquisition

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in May 2010 by Nery Strasman, Joe Babic, and Biren Sood, Vasona Networks operated with 1–10 employees. The company raised a total of $36.6 million across three funding rounds from three investors. In September 2018, Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel.

Business overview

Vasona Networks provides solutions for global mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. The company's core technology, SmartAIR, functions as an edge-application controller that holistically addresses mobile network data traffic. By monitoring applications demanding bandwidth, its SmartAIR platform and RateControl technology allocate bandwidth based on user needs, serving the telecommunications sector within the Business Software industry.

Strategic signal

In September 2018, Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel, a move that integrated Vasona's software solutions into ZephyrTel's portfolio for the global telecommunications sector. This acquisition signals a strategic consolidation within the mobile network optimization market, indicating that Vasona's technology was seen as a valuable asset for expanding offerings in telecommunications software.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was a significant corporate milestone for Vasona Networks?
In September 2018, Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel, integrating its mobile network data traffic solutions into ZephyrTel's portfolio serving the global telecommunications sector.
When was Vasona Networks founded and by whom?
Vasona Networks was founded in May 2010 by Nery Strasman, Joe Babic, and Biren Sood.
What was Vasona Networks' total capital raised?
Vasona Networks raised a total of $36.6 million across three funding rounds.
Which investors participated in Vasona Networks' April 2016 funding round?
In April 2016, Vasona Networks received funding from NexStar Partners, New Venture Partners, and Bessemer Venture Partners.
What was Vasona Networks' partnership with F5?
In June 2018, Vasona Networks partnered with F5 to scale virtual MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) deployments.

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