Celeno Communications

Wi-Fi Chipsets and Edge Software

Industrial Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Renesas on Oct 2021 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Ra'anana Founded 2005
Total raised
$114.2M
Last: Series G 2019-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2005
Headcount
124
HQ
Ra'anana
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Celeno offers advanced Wi-Fi chipsets and edge software to deliver smart, innovative Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi doppler imaging technology into the realm of high-performance home networks, smart buildings, and enterprise and industrial solutions. Celeno's chips and software technologies have been successfully integrated into numerous OEM Wi-Fi devices and have been deployed in tens of millions of homes around the world.

Funding history · 6 rounds · $114.2M total

2019-01
Series G $10.0M
2016-09
Series F $38.0M
2012-09
Series E $24.0M
2010-11
Series D $12.0M
2008-07
Series C $16.0M
2007-03
Series B $14.2M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What was the total funding raised by Celeno Communications before its acquisition?
Celeno Communications raised a total of $114.2 million across multiple funding rounds.
When was Celeno Communications acquired and by whom?
Celeno Communications was acquired by Renesas in October 2021 for $315 million.
Which investors participated in Celeno Communications' Series B funding round in March 2007?
In March 2007, Celeno Communications raised $14.2 million in its Series B round with participation from Pitango VC and Greylock.
What significant product innovation did Celeno Communications announce in July 2019?
In July 2019, Celeno Communications announced its new innovation, Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging.
Which company partnered with Celeno Communications in October 2020 to offer a joint solution for Wi-Fi 6/6E enabled gateways?
In October 2020, Celeno Communications partnered with Cortina to offer a joint solution for Wi-Fi 6/6E enabled 10G fiber gateways and routers.
What award did Celeno's Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging Technology win in November 2019?
In November 2019, Celeno's Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging Technology won the 2019 Best Wi-Fi Innovation Award at the Wi-Fi Now London Conference.
What was the latest funding round for Celeno Communications before its acquisition?
The latest funding round for Celeno Communications was a Series G in January 2019, where the company raised $10 million.
How many employees did Celeno Communications have at the time of its acquisition?
Celeno Communications had 124 employees at the time of its acquisition.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Semiconductors & ElectronicsChipsetsCommunications5GBluetoothSensingRadarArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning
Target customers
Communication ServicesBroadband Networks & NGNDiversified Telecommunication ServicesWireless & MobileIndustrial ManufacturingTransportation & LogisticsTransportation Infrastructure
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

1 Patents

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