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Sprint

North America, Oregon, United States, Hillsboro

Description

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumers, businesses, and government users.

Investor Profile

Sprint has backed more than 10 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Post Ipo Equity, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mobile, Telecommunications, Wireless.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (40%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (10%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (10%)
  • Seed (10%)
  • Corporate Round (10%)
  • Undisclosed (10%)
  • Series A (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (80%)
  • Sweden (10%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless
  • Internet
  • Health Care
  • Wellness
  • Music
  • Mhealth
  • Mobile Devices
  • Fitness
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Who does Sprint frequently co-invest with?

StartUp Health
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Kroger
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Co-Investments: 1
WarnerMedia
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
BV
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Gräfelfing
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Eagle River Holdings
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Co-Investments: 2
Co-Investments: 1
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2
Comcast
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Sprint often collaborate with?

DS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TM
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
Eduardo Giglio
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 1
ER
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PL
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sprint?

Akibah Health

San Jose, California, United States

GluCase: Smartphone Case Diabetes Management System

FitnessHealth CareWellness
SeedMar 1, 2017
TIDAL

New York, New York, United States

TIDAL is a music and entertainment platform that creates connects artists and fans, giving them exclusive access to high-profile content.

CommunitiesDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusicVideo
Corporate RoundJan 23, 2017
Aspiro

Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden

Aspiro is a media technology company redefining music consumption.

Digital MediaInformation TechnologyMusic
UndisclosedJan 23, 2017
EyeVerify

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

EyeVerify is a security company that provides an accurate biometric for mobile devices.

BiometricsFraud DetectionIdentity ManagementMobileSecurity
Series AAug 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Medicast

Palo Alto, California, United States

Medicast is a technology platform that helps hospitals and health systems with on-demand care delivery services.

Health CaremHealthWellness
Series UnknownSep 26, 2013
Amount Raised: $540,000
Clearwire

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Clearwire provides a wireless high-speed internet service that allows customers to connect to the internet using licensed spectrum.

InternetMobileTelecommunicationsWireless
Series UnknownFeb 27, 2013
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Clearwire

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Clearwire provides a wireless high-speed internet service that allows customers to connect to the internet using licensed spectrum.

InternetMobileTelecommunicationsWireless
Post Ipo DebtNov 24, 2009
Amount Raised: $920,000,000
Clearwire

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Clearwire provides a wireless high-speed internet service that allows customers to connect to the internet using licensed spectrum.

InternetMobileTelecommunicationsWireless
Post Ipo EquityNov 10, 2009
Amount Raised: $1,564,000,000
IPWireless

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

IPWireless develops wireless solutions including silicon, software and network infrastructure.

Enterprise SoftwareMobileWireless
Series UnknownJan 18, 2006
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
I-Wireless

Newport, Kentucky, United States

i-wireless operates as a mobile virtual network that provides consumers in the United States with wireless services.

Mobile DevicesTelecommunications
Series UnknownJan 1, 2006

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