BridgeWave

BridgeWave Communications operates as a specialized provider of high-capacity wireless connectivity solutions, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to fiber optics. Founded in 1999 by Gregg Levin and Nicholas Mitsakos, the company designs and manufactures microwave and millimeter wave backhaul and fronthaul systems. Its client base includes mobile operators, carriers, service providers, government entities, and private enterprises. The company generates revenue through the sale of its wireless hardware systems. Over its history, BridgeWave has secured significant funding, accumulating $42.1M over nine rounds from investors including Intel Capital and Morgan Creek Capital Management.

A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks in 2014, a move that followed an existing partnership between the two firms. This acquisition was intended to bolster BridgeWave's engineering, marketing, and sales operations. Subsequently, in 2015, the parent company REMEC joined the Moseley Associates group of companies. This integration provided BridgeWave with access to proprietary radio frequency (RF) technologies, reducing its reliance on third-party chipsets and enabling the development of proprietary RF ASIC chips for the 6-42GHz bands.

The company's product portfolio is centered on gigabit wireless bridges that operate in the 60 GHz, 80 GHz, and licensed 6-38 GHz microwave spectrums, offering speeds from 100 Mbps to multi-gigabit capacities. These point-to-point systems are engineered to transmit data at speeds equivalent to fiber, serving applications such as 4G/5G mobile backhaul, network extensions, and high-definition video surveillance backhaul. Products like the Flex4G-10000 deliver up to 9.7 Gbps capacity and support features required for modern LTE networks, including Synchronous Ethernet and IEEE1588v2 for timing. The systems often include integrated carrier-grade Ethernet switches with functionalities like Quality of Service (QoS), VLAN support, and optional wire-speed AES encryption for data security.

Keywords: wireless backhaul, millimeter wave systems, microwave connectivity, gigabit wireless, fronthaul systems, point-to-point wireless, fiber alternative, high-capacity connectivity, wireless network solutions, mobile backhaul, carrier ethernet, 80GHz radios, 60GHz radios, network extension, government networks, enterprise connectivity, RF ASIC, wireless security, E-Band radio, V-Band radio