FirstHand Technologies

Pioneering the future of communications through advanced SIP-based solutions for telecom and datacom vendors.

Founded 2002 501-1000 employees Venture round Total: $15.00M Enterprise Software, Internet +4

FirstHand Technologies is a company that specializes in advanced SIP-based solutions for telecom and datacom vendors. The company's slogan "Pioneering the future of communications" underscores its commitment to innovation in the industry. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in the Enterprise Software, Internet, Messaging, Messaging and Telecommunications, Telecom, and Embedded Systems industries. FirstHand Technologies' expertise lies in integrating SIPquest SIP-based software products into the offerings of telecom and datacom equipment vendors to meet the growing demand for VoIP services and features. Their suite of applications and components includes a wide range of technologies such as IP-based audio conferencing, video conferencing, data conferencing, application sharing, instant messaging, and more. Notably, the company holds an exclusive licensing agreement with Columbia University's Internet Real-Time Lab and Professor Henning Schulzrinne, SIPquest's Chief Scientific Advisor and co-author of SIP, further demonstrating their commitment to advancing SIP technologies. The company received a Venture Round investment from BDC Venture Capital on January 1, 2007, validating its potential and attracting interest from investors in the industry. Based in Ottawa, Canada, FirstHand Technologies offers the most comprehensive and advanced suite of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) software modules and components available in the market, positioning itself as a key player in shaping the future of communications technology.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Venture Round	Undisclosed	1	BDC Venture Capital	01 Jan 2007
Series C	$7.00M	2	Skypoint Capital, BDC Venture Capital	24 May 2006
Series B	$6.00M	2	Skypoint Capital, Covington Group	20 Apr 2005
Series A	$2.00M	2	Skypoint Capital, Covington Group	30 Mar 2004

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Venture Round

Undisclosed

BDC Venture Capital

01 Jan 2007

Series C

$7.00M

Skypoint Capital, BDC Venture Capital

24 May 2006

Series B

$6.00M

Skypoint Capital, Covington Group

20 Apr 2005

Series A

$2.00M

Skypoint Capital, Covington Group

30 Mar 2004

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Pioneering the future of communications through advanced SIP-based solutions for telecom and datacom vendors.

FirstHand Technologies was founded in 2002.

FirstHand Technologies operates in Enterprise Software, Internet, Messaging, Messaging and Telecommunications, Telecom and Embedded Systems. Its work centres on SIP-based solutions, telecom, datacom and VoIP services.

FirstHand Technologies has approximately 501-1000 employees.

FirstHand Technologies has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $15.00M. The latest funding stage is Venture round.

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