Clearwire

company

About

Clearwire provides a wireless high-speed internet service that allows customers to connect to the internet using licensed spectrum.

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Details

Last Funding Type
Private Equity(PE)
Last Funding Money Raised
$20M
Industries
Internet,Mobile,Telecommunications,Wireless
Founded date
Jan 1, 1998
Number Of Employee
501 - 1000
Operating Status
Active

Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 50 markets across the U.S. as well as in Europe.

Clearwire solutions and services are now available through [Sprint](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sprint-nextel), which recently acquired the company.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
1
$20M
Clearwire has raised a total of $20M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Dec 11, 2001 from a Private Equity(PE) round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Dec 11, 2001 Private Equity(PE) $20M 1 Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
Clearwire is funded by 1 investors. Convergent Investors are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Convergent Investors Private Equity(PE)