Vasona Networks

Mobile Network Data Traffic Solution

Business Software
Acquired (Inactive) by ZephyrTel on Sep 2018 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2010
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Total raised
$36.6M
Last: Series C 2016-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2010
Headcount
5
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Business Software

About

Vasona Networks works with global mobile network operators to deliver better subscriber experiences. The company provides SmartAIR, the industrys first edge-application controller. The SmartAIR platform takes a holistic approach to addressing mobile network data traffic that occurs in each cell, monitoring every application demanding bandwidth. With this visibility, Vasona Networks RateControl technology allocates bandwidth according to a precise determination of user needs and experiences. Vasona Networks was recognized with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $36.6M total

2016-04
Series C $14.6M
2013-03
Series B $12.0M
2011-05
Series A $10.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What was the status of Vasona Networks as of September 2018?
In September 2018, Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel and subsequently became an inactive company.
When was Vasona Networks founded?
Vasona Networks was founded in May 2010.
What was the total amount of venture capital raised by Vasona Networks?
Vasona Networks raised a total of $36.6 million in venture capital across multiple rounds.
Which investors participated in Vasona Networks' Series A funding round in May 2011?
In May 2011, Vasona Networks secured Series A funding from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and New Venture Partners.
What was Vasona Networks' last reported funding round?
Vasona Networks' last reported funding round was a Series C in April 2016, which raised $14.6 million.
What award did Vasona Networks receive in 2016?
Vasona Networks was recognized with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership.
With which company did Vasona Networks partner in June 2018?
In June 2018, Vasona Networks partnered with F5 to scale virtual MEC deployments.
What product did Vasona Networks expand its rollout of with Telefónica UK in May 2016?
In May 2016, Vasona Networks expanded its rollout with Telefónica UK to improve mobile experiences, likely involving its SmartAIR platform.
What is the primary product offered by Vasona Networks?
Vasona Networks provides SmartAIR, an edge-application controller designed to manage mobile network data traffic and improve subscriber experiences.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsIT & Network Management
Technologies
Communications
Target customers
Communication ServicesBroadband Networks & NGNDiversified Telecommunication Services
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

bandwidthtelecommunicationnetwork-managementmobile-carrierscustomer-experiencemobile-networks