GainSpan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Founded | September 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Area served | Residential, healthcare, smart energy sectors |
Key people | Greg Winner (CEO from 2010) |
| Products | Wi-Fi chips, embedded modules, software solutions |
Number of employees | 90+ |
| Parent | Telit |
| Website | www |
GainSpan, based in San Jose, California, is a semiconductor firm focused on developing ultra-low power Wi-Fi technologies. The company designs Wi-Fi chips, embedded modules, and software solutions primarily serving the residential, healthcare, and smart energy sectors. Established in 2006, GainSpan maintains two research and development facilities located in San Jose and Bangalore, employing over 90 professionals dedicated to technological advancement. Its commercial strategy centers on delivering low-energy wireless products tailored for specialized applications, reinforcing its competitive stance within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. In 2011, GainSpan raised $18 million through Series C financing to accelerate growth and broaden its market presence. Subsequently, the company was acquired by Telit to augment their comprehensive IoT product portfolio.
History
GainSpan was created in September 2006 by a group of engineers formerly with Intel Corporation aiming to minimize power usage in conventional Wi-Fi systems. The company was among the first to focus on refining Wi-Fi chipsets for energy efficiency to support devices requiring extended battery life.
In 2010, Greg Winner took over as CEO. That same year, GainSpan introduced the GS1011M Wi-Fi module, allowing manufacturers to embed low-power Wi-Fi connectivity into their offerings. By 2013, the company had developed the GS2000 chip, notable for integrating both Wi-Fi and ZigBee IP functionalities within a single platform.
As of January 2014, GainSpan’s low-power Wi-Fi technology was incorporated into Solem Electronique’s irrigation control systems and outdoor lighting products. In 2015, GainSpan collaborated with Ring to embed its GS2000 modules into Ring’s HD video doorbells, enhancing connectivity for smart home devices.
The company’s expansion culminated in its acquisition by Telit Cinterion in 2017 for $8 million. Telit utilized GainSpan’s Bangalore-based team of approximately 60 software and application engineers to bolster its global R&D operations and strengthen its footprint in the IoT sector.
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- Electronics companies established in 2006
- Electronics companies disestablished in 2017
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