Wisair

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in January 2001, Wisair operated with 11–50 employees, developing solutions for industrial technologies. The company raised a total of $75.63 million across 7 funding rounds from 11 investors. Wisair was acquired by Broadcom in August 2012.

Business overview

Wisair is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions. The company provides development kits, including WUSB and UWB development kits, serving a diverse clientele. Its core technology is applied across personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices, targeting PC and PC peripheral brand vendors, manufacturers of consumer electronics products (such as digital cameras, video recorders, set-top boxes, and projectors), ODM/OEM module manufacturers, and the mobile device market. Wisair operates within the Industrial Technologies sector, with a focus on Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions and Wireless Communications.

Strategic signal

In April 2012, Wisair entered receivership, indicating significant operational and financial challenges leading up to its acquisition. This event signaled a difficult period for the company before its eventual exit.

Company Intelligence Q&A

When was Wisair acquired and by whom?

Wisair was acquired by Broadcom in August 2012.

What was the total capital raised by Wisair?

Wisair raised a total of $75.63 million across 7 funding rounds.

Which investors participated in Wisair's February 2008 funding round?

In February 2008, Wisair received investment from Apax Partners and Intel Capital.

What was the status of Wisair in April 2012?

In April 2012, Wisair entered receivership, as reported by Globes.

Which investors participated in Wisair's October 2003 funding round?

In October 2003, Wisair received investment from lead investor Apax Partners.