RFWaves

Develops short-range wireless communications modules using radio frequencies.

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Vishay Intertechnology
Acquired Or Yehuda, Israel Founded 1998
Last updated 2026-07-26
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

Founded1998
Employees (exact)20
Status reasonAcquired (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

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