Qualcomm to chip in to Softbank’s tech fund as it nears US$100bn goal
US-based semiconductor maker Qualcomm is set to invest in Softbank’s technology fund which is moving closer to its goal of US$100bn in commitments. ...
Tag: OneWeb
OneWeb the beneficiary as Softbank begins US investment programme
Ambitious satellite broadband venture OneWeb has confounded its critics by closing its second funding round to secure US$1.2bn in fresh capital, most ...
Special Report: Falling satellite orders, rising uncertainty
Over the last 30 years the satellite industry has enjoyed solid growth, with geographic and commercial diversification as well as an ability ...
Teledyne agrees US$780m takeover of E2V to broaden sensor portfolio
California-based Teledyne Technologies has had an offer accepted by the board of E2V Technologies to buy the British sensor specialist for US$780m and increase ...
Softbank’s US$50bn US investment boosts Sprint
A pledge to invest US$50bn in the US by the chairman and CEO of Japanese internet giant Softbank could be a major ...
Spacecom and Xinwei extend sale renegotiation talks in Amos-6 fallout
Spacecom has given itself more time to renegotiate a sale to Beijing Xinwei Technology after the loss of its Amos-6 satellite compromised their ...
Qualcomm to acquire NXP Semiconductors for US$47bn in IoT push
US-based semiconductor maker Qualcomm has agreed to buy the Netherlands’ NXP Semiconductors for US$47bn, expanding its footprint in the internet of ...
Softbank in OneWeb linkup talks amid US$500m fundraising
Japan’s Softbank is reportedly one of the suitors speaking to OneWeb about a potential strategic linkup as the LEO broadband startup looks to raise ...
Paul Allen’s Stratolaunch renews Orbital ATK partnership following management changes
In-air launch venture Stratolaunch Systems has struck a deal with Orbital ATK to use its Pegasus XL rocket after last year ...
LeoSat closing in on US$100m series A for Thales-built LEO broadband system
LeoSat is finalising a US$100m series A round for its LEO communications constellation after triggering a phase B contract with its ...
