Tech Company Financing Transactions

Sparkplug Funding Round

Ignition Partners and Trilogy Equity Partners participated in a $22.5 million funding round for Sparkplug. The round was announced on 1/17/2007.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
1/17/2007
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$22,500,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Wireless
Mailing Address
303 West Erie 300
Chicago, IL 60610
USA
Email Address
Overview
Sparkplug is a leading wireless broadband Internet service provider with carrier-grade networks across eight states, including Illinois, Arizona, Iowa, Tennessee, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and California. Our wireless broadband networks provide business, enterprise, carrier, government and education customers with a redundant connection from traditional wired networks.
Profile
Sparkplug LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Sparkplug Company Twitter Account
Company News
Sparkplug News
Facebook
Sparkplug on Facebook
YouTube
Sparkplug on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Ruley
  Mike Ruley LinkedIn Profile  Mike Ruley Twitter Account  Mike Ruley News  Mike Ruley on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
David Aniol
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VP - Bus. Development
Steven Herder
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VP - Marketing
Maria Farnon
  Maria Farnon LinkedIn Profile  Maria Farnon Twitter Account  Maria Farnon News  Maria Farnon on Facebook


 

 

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