Presenting the VentureFizz Spark Award July 2019 Winner: goTenna

Jan 11, 2021

About goTenna

goTenna believes that preparedness leads to better outcomes – a multi-layered service goTenna provides straight out of the box with network setup, training, and execution. We are advancing universal access to connectivity by building the world's most intelligent and scalable mobile mesh networks. goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, providing off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices, as well as augmenting traditional communications networks. This technology enables mobile, long-range connectivity even without cellular service, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. goTenna's drive to create resilient connectivity began during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, when approximately a third of cell towers and power stations in affected areas failed. goTenna believes that preparedness leads to better outcomes – a multi-layered service goTenna provides straight out of the box with network setup, training, and execution. Based in Brooklyn, New York, goTenna is a proud partner of the United States military, first responders, and law enforcement, among others, and is backed by investors, including Founders Fund, Union Square Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Bloomberg Beta.

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Our monthly Spark Award was created to recognize innovative companies that have that certain spark likely to ignite into something much greater. It's about recognizing the companies that have a shot at being the next pillar company in the NY tech scene.

Another month means another Spark Award winner, and we're excited to announce that the winner for July is goTenna!

goTenna is advancing universal access to connectivity by building the world's most intelligent and scalable mobile mesh networks. goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, providing off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices, as well as augmenting traditional communications networks.

The company has raised over $40M to date, with the most recent round being a $24M Series C led by Founders Fund.

goTenna joins an elite group of previous Spark Award winners: JackpocketLoadsmartStashCargoSimon DataTomorrow Lab, and Bowery

As the winner of this month's Spark Award, goTenna wins a free 6-month BIZZpage subscription to help out with their hiring plans! You can check theirs out right here.

 

— Venture Fizz