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Soma Networks

First to deliver fully converged, all-IP mobile WiMAX solutions for top-tier service providers worldwide.

Founded 1999 Series E Total: $109.56M IT, Media

General Information

Company Name Soma Networks
Founded Year 1999
Industries IT, Media
Funding Stage Series E
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About Soma Networks

Soma Networks is a pioneer in broadband wireless access, offering fully converged, all-IP solutions for top-tier service providers. The company's FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System and SoftAir Multimedia Application System utilize standards-based technology to enable service providers to deliver simultaneous multi-megabit and multimedia services, increasing revenue through value-added applications that boost average revenue per user (ARPU) while providing wireline performance over a broadband wireless infrastructure. Key features include revenue-quality VoIP with fax support, broadband data, and video applications, along with award-winning macro base stations and subscriber gateways. The all-IP architecture facilitates integration with other IP-based application servers, simplifying billing and provisioning processes. As a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, Soma Networks' FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System adheres to the 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. With a robust partner ecosystem and backing from leading investors such as SoftBank Capital, Daiwa Securities, Ridgeway Capital Partners, Daiwa Securities SMBC Principal Investments, and SBICAP Securities, Soma Networks stands at the forefront of the industry in technology, performance, applications, and value. Founded in 1999, Soma Networks operates from its headquarters in San Francisco, with additional offices in Delhi, Ottawa, Singapore, and Toronto. The company received a significant $51.00M Series E investment on 18 July 2008, demonstrating confidence from prominent investors in the company's offerings and potential within the IT and Media industries.

Taxonomy: Mobile WiMAX Solutions, Broadband Wireless Access, IP-based Technology, VoIP and Fax Support, Broadband Data, Video Applications, Value-added Applications, ARPU Boosting, Wireless Infrastructure, Macro Base Stations, Subscriber Gateways, WiMAX Standards, Technology Innovation, Investor Backing, Global Presence

Funding Rounds & Investors (3)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Series E $51.00M 5 Ridgeway Capital Partners, Daiwa Securities SMBC Principal Investments +1 18 Jul 2008
Venture Round $35.00M 4 Morgan Stanley Venture Partners 13 Jun 2005
Series B $23.56M - 09 Jun 2005

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FAQ About Soma Networks

First to deliver fully converged, all-IP mobile WiMAX solutions for top-tier service providers worldwide.
Soma Networks was founded in 1999.
Soma Networks operates in the following industries: IT, Media.
Soma Networks has completed 3 funding rounds, raising a total of $109.56M. The latest funding stage is Series E.
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