Wilocity

Wireless Chipsets for the Notebook and Peripheral Markets

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Qualcomm
Acquired Founded 2007
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$55.0M
Last: 2013-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2007
Headcount
126
HQ
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Wilocity has developed 60 GHz multi-gigabit wireless chipsets based on the newly completed WiGig standard for the mobile computing, consumer electronics, and peripheral markets. With data rates of up to 7 Gbps, Wilocity's 60 GHz technology offers a significant step forwardin wireless bandwidth and performance, with up to 10x improvements in transfer rates, wait times, and performance/power efficiency. Wilocity's technology is designed to eliminate the need for cords and connectors in high-speed connectivity and data transfer. The company is enabling wireless applications such as wireless docking, high-speed synch, and very low latency HD display. Wilocity's team offersa combination of deep industry experience and passion for wireless technology, leadership in the WiGig and Wi-Fi Alliances, and proven engineering innovation.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $55.0M total

Q&A

What is Wilocity's primary business?
Wilocity develops 60 GHz multi-gigabit wireless chipsets based on the WiGig standard for mobile computing, consumer electronics, and peripheral markets.
When was Wilocity founded?
Wilocity was founded in January 2007.
What is Wilocity's employee count?
Wilocity has 51-200 employees.
What was Wilocity's total funding raised?
Wilocity raised a total of $55,000,000 across multiple funding rounds.
When was Wilocity's last funding round and how much was raised?
Wilocity's last funding round was in October 2013, raising $35,000,000.
Which investors participated in Wilocity's October 2013 funding round?
The October 2013 funding round included Vintage Investment Partners.
When did Wilocity raise $20,000,000?
Wilocity raised $20,000,000 in July 2010.
Which investors participated in Wilocity's June 2008 funding round?
The June 2008 funding round included Qualcomm Ventures.

Team · 2

Founder · CEO & Co-founder- Wilocity/VP Product Management - Qualcomm
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Founder · COO, Co-founder
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Semiconductors & ElectronicsChipsetsCommunicationsWirelessMaterials & SubstancesSilicon
Target customers
Communication ServicesWireless & MobileMobile DevicesDiversified Telecommunication ServicesBroadband Networks & NGNCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsConsumer Electronics
Business model
B2B

Tags

semiconductorsconnectivitywireless-communicationconsumer-electronicschipsetscommunications
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External links

Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilocity
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q8022867

Identifiers & details

Founded2007-1
Employees (exact)126
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Qualcomm on Jul 2014 - closed due to acquisition
Wikidata QIDQ8022867

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Qualcomm 2014-07

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Patents

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QIDQ8022867