Airgo Networks, Inc. develops breakthrough technology and Wireless LAN products that enable mainstream adoption and new applications by vastly improving the quality and convenience of the Wireless LAN user experience. Airgo’s networking solutions, based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (also known as Wi-Fi), reduce the cost of ownership for WLAN and remove limitations of today’s WLAN products. Airgo’s technology gives users secure, easy-to-use, standards-compliant WLAN capability that works in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The breakthrough wireless technology provides performance for even the most bandwidth-intensive applications — truly eliminating the need for wires at home, at work, and in public places.
QCT acquired Airgo in 2006
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/06 | Series E | 20M | Unknown |
People
Richard van Nee (Director of Engineering)
Bob Wall (Board Member)
VK Jones (VP Scientific Officer)
Bob Twomey (VP Sales)
John Quigley (VP Engineering)
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