MagnaCom

Reinventing the Evolution of Digital Communications

Business Software
Acquired by Broadcom
Acquired Petah Tikva, Israel Founded 2012
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2012
Headcount
4
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Business Software

About

MagnaCom Ltd is a privately held technology company aiming to reinvent the evolution of digital communications. The company was founded around a whole new, patented modulation technology called WAM (WAve Modulation), which can help alleviate the global spectrum congestion and insatiable demand for more bandwidth. WAM can be adapted in cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite and cable TV, wireless backhaul, cable and DSL modems, long and short haul fiber and numerous other applications. The company assembled a world-class team of scientists, executives and advisors out of the industry leaders. WAM technology applies to carriers, handset manufacturers, any wired and wireless system OEMs, and communication IC vendors who strive to save spectrum, increase bandwidth, speed and distance or reduce power consumption.

Q&A

What is MagnaCom's primary focus?
MagnaCom is a technology company focused on reinventing digital communications through its patented Wave Modulation (WAM) technology, designed to address global spectrum congestion and bandwidth demand.
When was MagnaCom founded?
MagnaCom was founded in November 2012.
What is MagnaCom's current status?
MagnaCom was acquired by Broadcom in May 2016 and is currently inactive.
Who acquired MagnaCom?
MagnaCom was acquired by Broadcom in May 2016.
What technology does MagnaCom specialize in?
MagnaCom specializes in a patented modulation technology called WAM (WAve Modulation), which aims to alleviate spectrum congestion and increase bandwidth in digital communications.
What are the potential applications of MagnaCom's WAM technology?
WAM technology can be adapted for cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite and cable TV, wireless backhaul, cable and DSL modems, and long and short haul fiber applications.
Who is a key founder of MagnaCom?
Yossi Cohen is a Co-founder and CEO of MagnaCom.

Team · 1

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsIT & Network Management
Target customers
Communication ServicesBroadband Networks & NGNDiversified Telecommunication ServicesCable & SatelliteWireless & MobileFixed Line
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

cellular-backhaultelecommunicationwireless-communicationoem
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5040955

Identifiers & details

Founded2012-11
Employees (exact)4
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Broadcom on May 2016 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Broadcom 2016-05

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Patents

EPO23