WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. WhereNet is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices throughout the United States and Europe.

Financials

Date Type Amount Investors Valuation
11/03/03 Series E 10M Sierra Ventures, Next World Capital, Khosla Ventures, Google Ventures, LLM Capital Partners, Banyan Mezzanine Fund, Harbert Mezzanine Partners, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Partners, Metamorphic Ventures, Berkshire Capital Investors, Granite Point Capital, My Personal Shopper Corporation, Kacharagadlatechno Broadcasting Private Limited, Active Capital Partners, Founders Team Unknown

People

Edwin Fowler (Director of Business Development)

Rodrigo Alonso (VP Engineering)

Brett Wingo (VP Operations)

Dave Wishard (CTO)

Tom Turner (VP Sales & Marketing)

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News

Zebra buys RFID company, WhereNet, for $126 million

January 15, 2007 4:06 pm

Zebra Technologies said it will acquire WhereNet, a Santa Clara, Calif. provider of active radio frequency identification (RFID) based wireless… Continue reading ⟩