Ericsson is a technology company that provides and operates telecommunications networks, television and video systems, and related services.
Ericsson is a provider of technology and services to telecom operators. It offers 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile technologies, supports networks with over 2 billion subscribers, and has the leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband, and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises, and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions.
Working in 175 countries, more than 80,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009.
Founded in 1876 with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm, and NASDAQ New York.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Jun 5, 2018 | Post-IPO Debt | €250M | 1 | European Investment Bank | — | Detail |
Dec 27, 2017 | Post-IPO Equity | $370M | 2 |
Nordic Investment Bank
Svensk Exportkredit |
— | Detail |
May 30, 2017 | Post-IPO Equity | — | 1 | Cevian Capital | — | Detail |
Aug 28, 1981 | IPO | — | — | — | — | Detail |
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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Mar 17, 2022
Metric
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Pre-seed | $0.91M | FinTech | — |
Jan 5, 2022
Formant
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Series A | $18M | Cloud Data Services | — |
May 6, 2021
Einride
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Series B | $110M | Autonomous Vehicles | — |
Apr 9, 2019
PubNub
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Series D | $23M | Apps | — |
Jun 11, 2018
Balena
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Funding Round | $5M | Internet of Things | — |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
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European Investment Bank | Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
Nordic Investment Bank | Yes | Post-IPO Equity |
Svensk Exportkredit | Yes | Post-IPO Equity |
Cevian Capital | Yes | Post-IPO Equity |
Ericsson has had 8 exits. Ericsson most notable exits include Pluribus Networks , Trifacta
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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Aug 1, 2022 | Pluribus Networks | M&A | Big Data | Detail |
Jan 6, 2022 | Trifacta | M&A | Analytics | Detail |
May 15, 2018 | Cask | M&A | Analytics | Detail |
Sep 1, 2015 | Sand 9 | M&A | Electronics | Detail |
Apr 7, 2009 | Arantech | M&A | Communications Infrastructure | Detail |
Ericsson has acquired 39 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was Advanced Computer Communications on Sep 10, 1998. They acquired Advanced Computer Communications for $285M.
Date
Company Name
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Industry | Acquisition Type | Price | |
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Sep 10, 1998
Advanced Computer Communications
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Communications Infrastructure | acquisition | $ 285M | Detail |
Oct 13, 2000
Ericsson Amplified Technologies
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Manufacturing | acquisition | $ 100M | Detail |
Jun 3, 2005
Netspira Networks
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Developer Platform | acquisition | — | Detail |
Jul 4, 2005
Teleca
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Enterprise Software | acquisition | — | Detail |
Jul 25, 2005
Axxessit AS
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Communication Hardware | acquisition | — | Detail |