Venture capital in wireless and telecoms: Funding technology innovation

VC investment in wireless is about to hit an all-time high - ensure your company doesn�t miss out

The portion dedicated to wireless investments has been increasing, and will continue to do so. In 2005, wireless accounted for 7% of total VC investment, and it now contributes to 60% of all telecoms investment. However, while VC in wireless will continue growing in 2006 and beyond, a start-up in the wireless space is not automatically guaranteed funding. VCs invest in only one out of 500 companies they see and it takes more than just a great product to secure funding. What are the factors that attract investors to a particular company? This report will tell you.

During 2005, 152 wireless-related companies received $1.3 billion in funding, a 24% increase over 2004�s $1.1 billion. Telecoms investment is in wireless and related technology, including networking, infrastructure, semiconductors, mobile computing, content and services. But which areas are seeing the most investment? Purchase this report to find out.

VCs are beginning to look outside the US and Europe, as the focus of private equity investors shifts towards the rapidly growing, global wireless market. Longer term, the movement towards financing wireless start-ups worldwide will accelerate, as major funds are earmarking funds for start-ups in Asian countries and other regions, each featuring their own disparate dynamics.

This 100+ page report analyses the VC landscape in the telecoms industry, with a particular focus on the wireless sector. It examines the issues and trends affecting this space and discusses best practices going forward. The report comprehensively details technologies and the companies behind them from a venture capital perspective, and profiles the VC firms most active in the wireless telecoms space.

The report answers questions including:

How has VC in wireless changed over the years and how will it evolve going forward?
What do VCs look for in a start-up and other companies?
Why have some VC/start-up partnerships succeeded while others have failed?
Which regions will see the most investment in telecoms going forward?
How can telecoms companies maximise the benefits that VC firms offer?
Who are the most promising start-ups in emerging market sectors?
Why you should buy this report

Start-ups:

Find out which VCs are most active in the wireless space and what types of companies they prefer investing in
Learn how private equity VC differ from corporate venture funds in terms of focus, criteria and funding
Discover which technologies are seeing most interest and funding from investors
Gain insight into how you can tap into the non-financial resources and benefits that VCs offer
Take advantage of case studies detailing why some partnerships have failed while other have succeeded
Investors:

Learn about innovative and notable start-ups operating in specific industry sectors
Find out where emerging opportunities exist in the wireless space
Learn why 2006 will be a strong year for tech investment and how you can benefit from upcoming opportunities
Gain insight into the private equity industry�s plans for global expansion
Mobile operators and handset makers:

Discover what VC firms� investment plans are for 2006 and beyond
Find out who the most innovative and well-funded start-ups are
Learn how you can maximise revenue opportunities in the current VC landscape