Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Vishay Intertechnology, Mar 2004
- Raised $8M Series B led by Sequoia Capital, Jul 2002
- Raised $2.5M Series C led by Vertex Venture Capital Israel, Jul 2003
Total raised
$15.0M
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1998
Headcount
20
HQ
Or Yehuda, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
RFWaves develops short-range wireless communications modules that can transmit information in two directions without a line-of-sight, with minimal electrical current. These components can be integrated into home and office multimedia systems, security installations, and toys.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $15.0M total
2003-07
C Round
$2.5M
conduit+reconcile
★ Vertex Venture Capital Israel
2002-07
B Round
$8.0M
conduit+reconcile
★ Sequoia Capital
Q&A
- What is RFWaves' primary business?
- RFWaves develops short-range wireless communications modules that can transmit information in two directions without a line-of-sight, with minimal electrical current. These components can be integrated into home and office multimedia systems, security installations, and toys.
- What is the current status of RFWaves?
- RFWaves was acquired by Vishay Intertechnology in March 2004 and is currently inactive.
- Who acquired RFWaves and when?
- RFWaves was acquired by Vishay Intertechnology in March 2004.
- How much total funding did RFWaves raise?
- RFWaves raised a total of $15,000,000.
- Which investors participated in RFWaves' B Round funding?
- Sequoia Capital participated in RFWaves' B Round funding in July 2002.
- Who are the founders of RFWaves?
- The founders of RFWaves are Gideon Barak and Moshe Lerner.
Team · 2
Gideon Barak
Founder · Founder
Moshe Lerner
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Business model
B2B
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 20 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Vishay Intertechnology on Mar 2004 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Vishay Intertechnology 2004-03
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Patents
| EPO | 2 |
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