# Azimuth Systems

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/azimuth-systems

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Acton, US
- Website: www.azimuthsystems.com
- Total disclosed funding: $28M
- Latest round: Series D (Feb 27, 2008)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Azimuth Systems, Inc. provides advanced wireless testing solutions that enhance mobile network performance and reliability. Their offerings empower telecommunications and IoT sectors with essential tools for optimizing connectivity.Azimuth Systems focuses on delivering specialized testing solutions for wireless networks. Founded in 2002 in Acton, Massachusetts, US, the company has successfully completed five funding deals. The most recent funding round was a SERIES D, securing USD 5.00 mn in September 2016, with investments from Kodiak Venture Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners. The founder, John Griesing, has a history of building companies in the technology sector.Azimuth Systems specializes in advanced wireless testing solutions designed to enhance the performance and reliability of mobile networks. Their core product offerings include state-of-the-art testing equipment that assesses the quality of network services and devices, enabling telecommunications operators and equipment manufacturers to optimize their systems effectively. These solutions address critical use cases such as network performance evaluation, device interoperability testing, and service quality assurance, catering to the increasing demands for improved connectivity in various sectors, including mobile communications and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Azimuth Systems primarily serves telecommunications companies, device manufacturers, and enterprises focused on enhancing their network capabilities. The company’s products are utilized in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, facilitating a broad client base that relies on robust testing methodologies to maintain competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.The revenue model of Azimuth Systems is structured around B2B transactions, primarily through the sale of testing solutions and related services to large telecommunications firms and technology providers. Clients engage with the company through direct sales and partnerships, often involving long-term contracts that provide ongoing support and updates to their testing systems. The company’s flagship products are priced within a tiered structure, allowing clients to select packages that best fit their specific testing needs and operational scales. This transactional setup ensures that customers receive not only the necessary tools for effective testing but also continuous enhancements that keep pace with technological advancements in the wireless domain.As of now, Azimuth Systems does not have publicly disclosed upcoming products or specific market expansion strategies. The company was acquired by Anritsu Japan in September 2016, but future plans regarding product launches or geographic expansion following this acquisition remain undisclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Feb 27, 2008, $5M — Kodiak Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners
- Series D, Aug 21, 2006, $5M — Kodiak Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners
- Series C, Sep 22, 2004, $10M — Kodiak Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners
- Series B, Jul 23, 2003, $7.1M — Kodiak Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners

## Investors

- Kodiak Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kodiak-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- North Bridge Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-bridge-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D