Red Bend

Mobile Software Management Solutions

Business Software
Acquired by Harman International Industries
Acquired Hod HaSharon, Israel Founded 1999
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$20.0M
Last: 2008-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headcount
57
HQ
Hod HaSharon, Israel
Sector
Business Software

About

Red Bend Software is developing Mobile Software Management (MSM) solutions. Over 2 Billion Red Bend-Enabled devices use its software and services for firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updating, application management, device management, device analytics and mobile virtualization. The companys award-winning MSM products enable device manufacturers, mobile operators and software developers to increase revenues, reduce support costs and achieve faster time to market by remotely managing their software assets on mobile devices. Red Bend entered the high-growth mobile virtualization market with its acquisition of VirtualLogix in September 2010.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $20.0M total

Q&A

What is Red Bend's primary business?
Red Bend Software develops Mobile Software Management (MSM) solutions, including firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updating, application management, device management, device analytics, and mobile virtualization.
When was Red Bend acquired and by whom?
Red Bend was acquired by Harman International Industries in January 2015.
What was Red Bend's last reported funding round?
Red Bend's last reported funding round was in April 2008, with investors including Pitango VC.
How much total funding did Red Bend raise?
Red Bend raised a total of $20,000,000 USD.
How many employees did Red Bend have at the time of its last update?
Red Bend had 51-200 employees.
When was Red Bend founded?
Red Bend was founded in April 1999.
Where is Red Bend's headquarters located?
Red Bend's headquarters is located in Hod HaSharon, Israel.
What was a significant acquisition made by Red Bend?
Red Bend acquired VirtualLogix in September 2010 to enter the mobile virtualization market.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsIT & Network ManagementAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareMobile
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveEnterprise & Professional ServicesSoftware Development
Business model
B2B

Tags

mobile-platformenterprise-solutionsautomotiveiottelecommunicationsoftware-applicationsvirtualizationmobile-devicesdevelopersconnected-vehiclessmart-mobility
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/37884
Facebookfacebook.com/redbend/timeline
YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RedBendSoftware

Identifiers & details

Founded1999-4
Employees (exact)57
OfficesFinland; France; Germany; UK; Japan; Taiwan; China; South Korea; USA; China; USA
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Harman International Industries on Jan 2015 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Harman International Industries 2015-01

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Patents

EPO60