Wisair

Wisair developed chipset solutions for high-performance wireless communications based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Broadcom
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2001
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Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$75.6M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2011-08
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2001
Headcount
31
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Wisair was an Israeli fabless semiconductor company that developed single-chip-based Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions for personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. The company's UWB chipset enabled low-cost, low-power, and high bit-rate communication modules and system solutions for home/office connectivity for video/audio and data applications. Wisair also provided development kits, including WUSB development kits, WUSB evaluation kits, and UWB development kits. The company served PC and PC peripheral brand vendors, manufacturers of consumer electronics products (such as digital cameras, video recorders, set-top boxes, and projectors), ODM/OEM module manufacturers, and mobile device markets.

Funding history · 7 rounds · $75.6M total

2011-07
G Round $4.1M
2010-12
F Round $2.0M
2009-12
E Round $5.7M
2008-01
D Round $24.0M
★ Apax Partners★ Intel Capital★ Yasuda Ventures★ Bridge Capital Fund★ Advent Venture Partners★ Susquehanna Growth Equity
2005-12
C Round $20.0M
★ Intel Capital★ Apax Partners★ Tomen Electronics★ Bynet Data Communications
2003-09
B Round $15.5M
★ Apax PartnersTamar VenturesVertex Ventures Israel
2002-04
A Round $4.3M
★ Apax PartnersRADTamar Ventures

Q&A

What is Wisair's primary business?
Wisair was an Israeli fabless semiconductor company that developed single-chip-based Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions for personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.
When was Wisair founded?
Wisair was founded in January 2001.
What is Wisair's current status?
Wisair was acquired by Broadcom in August 2012 and is currently inactive.
How much funding did Wisair raise in total?
Wisair raised a total of $75,633,663 across various funding rounds.
Which company acquired Wisair and for what amount?
Wisair was acquired by Broadcom in August 2012 for $1,000,000.
What was the amount and lead investor for Wisair's B Round funding?
In April 2004, Wisair raised $15,500,000 in its B Round, with Apax Partners as a lead investor.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
CommunicationsWireless
Target customers
Commerce & RetailConsumer GoodsConsumer ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesCommunication ServicesWireless & MobileMobile Devices
Business model
B2B

Tags

semiconductorsmobile-deviceswireless-communicationconsumer-electronicstelecommunicationmobile-networks
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/21731

Identifiers & details

Legal nameWisair Ltd.
Founded2001-1
Employees (exact)31
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Broadcom on Aug 2012 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Broadcom 2012-08 $1.0M

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Patents

EPO12

Publications (Crossref)

Works2

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)513124164
Statusבפרוק ע~י בימ~ש — CLOSED
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2001-06-26
Purposeלעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2011
Active charges / liens0
Registry events0
Registered addressולנברג ראול 24 תל אביב - יפו