GlobeTouch
Global connectivity service for connected devices.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
$40.0m | Series C | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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GlobeTouch, which rebranded to Airlinq in February 2020, operates as a provider of a cloud-based platform for connected ecosystems, targeting the automotive and telecommunications industries. The company was founded in 2010 by Nigam Shah and is headquartered in San Ramon, California.
The firm's core business revolves around its enterprise-grade platform that delivers global connectivity and manages the complexities of Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications. It provides a unified solution for automakers and mobile network operators to develop, deploy, and monetize large-scale connected applications. Clients have included major automotive companies like General Motors, Daimler, and Volvo, as well as telecommunications giant Reliance Jio. Revenue is generated by enabling these clients to offer digital services, such as in-car infotainment and advanced mobility solutions, to their end consumers.
Airlinq's platform offers several modules, including AUTOLINQ for the connected vehicle ecosystem, MOBILINQ for end-to-end connectivity management, and MARKETLINQ, a digital marketplace for enterprise connectivity solutions. The technology is designed to support 5G and edge computing. Key strategic milestones include the 2017 acquisitions of Teramatrix Technologies, an IoT solutions provider, to enhance its applications for connected cars and autonomous driving, and Netsnapper, an IoT security company, to bolster the security of its offerings. The rebranding from Globetouch to Airlinq signaled a strategic shift from focusing solely on global connectivity to enabling broader service ecosystems. The company has received significant funding from investors such as Verizon Ventures, NTT Docomo Ventures, and América Móvil.
Keywords: connected car platform, IoT connectivity, M2M communications, automotive telematics, global connectivity solutions, smart mobility, ecosystem monetization, mobile network operators, IoT platform, connected services, 5G connectivity, edge computing, vehicle-to-everything, V2X, telecommunications solutions, IoT security, IoT analytics, fleet management, autonomous driving technology, digital services marketplace