EBlink develops wireless "FrontLink" fronthaul systems designed to enable faster deployment of 3G, 4G and future 5G networks. Its technology supports multi-gigabit connections and can act as an extension to fiber optic links. The company intends to use the new financing to introduce its Wireless Fronthaul technology on the international market. EBlink is led by Managing Director Christian Bittar, who is also one of the co-founding backers. The firm cites demand driven by traffic growth from smartphones and tablets as a driver for its solutions. Since its creation in 2005 the company has raised over €20m. E-Blink develops and manufactures the Wireless Remote Radio Head™ solution, which provides a radio link between base stations located on the ground and network antennas, eliminating the need for coaxial cables or fiber optics. The company’s products are validated and used by many mobile operators around the world. Founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France, E-Blink focuses on alternative solutions for base station deployment in mobile networks and handles both development and manufacturing. The company received a €7m equity investment and intends to use the capital for commercial development. The financing involves a government-backed investor alongside existing private investors, underscoring both public and private support for its market expansion. E-Blink designs and develops alternative solutions for the deployment of mobile network base stations. The company has developed the EB1 system, which eliminates the need for coaxial cables or short-range fiber optics on base stations. The EB1 is available for 2G and 3G operating frequencies and can be used to upgrade existing sites as well as for new installations. E-Blink is based in Boussy Saint Antoine, France, and was founded in 2005 by Alain Rolland and Christian Bittar. The company completed a €6m financing round and plans to use the funds to expand abroad and support research and development activities, according to co-founder Christian Bittar. The financing is intended to support both international expansion and continued product development.

Total raised

$21M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2013