Dejero aggregates diverse connectivity paths — including LTE and 5G cellular, satellite and broadband — using cloud-based technology to deliver enhanced reliability, expanded coverage and greater bandwidth. Its core offering blends multiple links into a managed service to improve connection resilience and capacity for users. The company recently secured a $13 million term loan commitment from Runway Growth Capital, which provides growth capital as an alternative to raising equity. Runway tailored the loan to Dejero and welcomed the company back to its portfolio, signaling continued support. Dejero’s CFO said the growth loan will infuse incremental capital to help the company grow, diversify its suite of products and services, and make them more readily available to companies who can benefit from network aggregation. Runway stated it sees Dejero as having potential to be a critical player in the future of 5G and cloud connectivity. Founded in 2008 and based in Waterloo, Dejero builds cloud-based software and hardware that aggregates LTE, 5G cellular, satellite, and broadband into a virtual "network of networks" to support mission-critical live video transport and real-time data transfer. Its customers include broadcasters, production companies, businesses, public safety organizations, and government agencies. Dejero plans to use the new funding to expand its live video and real-time data solutions in global markets. The company operates offices in the United States and the United Kingdom and maintains a global distribution network. According to Crunchbase, Dejero has raised $59.5 million to date. Dejero combines IP networks—cellular, Ku-band satellite and other IP links—into cloud-managed solutions to transport high-throughput, low-latency video and provide Internet connectivity while mobile or in remote locations. Its solutions are used by news organizations to report live from around the world and to provide Internet connectivity in remote locations. With global partners the company supplies equipment, software, connectivity services, cloud services and support to deliver required uptime and bandwidth. Dejero collaborates with Intelsat on the Dejero CellSat solution, which intelligently combines cellular connectivity from multiple mobile network providers with Ku-band satellite connectivity. The company intends to use the financing to accelerate its product development roadmap and to expand globally into the broadcast and media market. Dejero is led by CEO Bruce Anderson and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dejero Labs develops cloud-managed solutions that simplify the transport of live video and real-time data across remote or mobile IP networks. Its LIVE+ cloud-based platform manages and bonds wired and wireless network connections to deliver broadcast-quality live video from virtually anywhere, paired with portable IP newsgathering equipment. The company serves broadcasters, media organizations, and mobile production companies and counts major North American networks as customers, including ABC, CBC, CBS, CTV/Bell Media, Fox, NBC and Rogers Media. Dejero’s equipment is positioned as a cost-effective, faster alternative to microwave or satellite trucks, enabling rapid coverage of breaking news and international events such as the Olympics. The $14 million growth financing from Wellington Financial will support continued innovation and expansion beyond news reporting into broader live broadcast media and entertainment. Dejero has been recognized on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (ranked 37th in 2016), reflecting its continued growth and technological distinction. Dejero develops bonded wireless transmission solutions for the broadcasting industry from its base in Waterloo, Ontario. The company produces centrally managed LIVE+ platforms that allow video journalists to record and transmit live from the scene using wireless uplink solutions. Its technology includes a patent-pending Intelligent Connection Management system. Led by CEO Brian Cram, Dejero targets broadcasters and field video journalists with its products. The company said it will use new funding to extend sales growth and continue developing broadcasting technologies. In April 2014 Dejero raised $4.5M to support those efforts.

Total raised

$116M

Funding rounds

5

Latest round

Debt Financing

Latest activity

Feb 2022