SkyCross Raises $10.5 Million
in
Series B Funding
MELBOURNE, Florida, August 25, 2003 SkyCross, a leading
developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, announced today
that it has closed on a second round of financing totaling $10.5
million from a list of top-tier investors. SkyCross will use this
funding to continue the global expansion of its product development
and support a number of strategic growth initiatives in the wireless
communications market.
SkyCross' second round of financing was led by BancBoston Capital
(www.bancboscap.com). Additional investors include BAE SYSTEMS
(www.baesystems.com) and Investment Partners of Orlando, among
others. "SkyCross is excited to have secured the backing of
an outstanding set of investors," said Dr. Chris Morton, CEO
of SkyCross. "With top-tier financial backing, we are able
to accelerate application of SkyCross' technologies to advanced
wireless communication devices. We also plan to expand our intellectual
property portfolio."
"The potential for this opportunity is enormous given the
proliferation of wireless mobile devices that all require high
performance multi-frequency antennas," said Lars Swanson,
director, BancBoston Capital. "SkyCross possesses cutting
edge wireless technology applied by engineering talent. They are
top-notch innovators and recognized industry technical experts.
It is a winning combination and BancBoston Capital is proud to
be investing in the future of SkyCross and the wireless industry."
About SkyCross
SkyCross is a leading developer of next-generation
RF technology for mobile and fixed wireless telecommunications, telematics,
satellite, and mobile computing markets. SkyCross' antenna solutions
are based on patented Meander Line Antenna technology that allows
engineers to design high performance, multi-mode, multi-frequency
antennas that can be hidden inside a mobile casing, have a very low
radiation profile, and offer much better gain characteristics over
existing solutions. Typical applications for the antennas include
handsets, laptop computers, PDAs, automobiles, household electronics
and base stations. For details, please visit www.skycross.com.
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