# Pacific Star Communications

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pacific-star-communications

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.pacstar.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series D (Sep 29, 2008)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Pacific Star Communications, Inc. specializes in advanced tactical and enterprise communications systems, focusing on delivering reliable and secure communication solutions for defense, government, and commercial sectors.Founded in 2000 in Portland, US, Pacific Star Communications, Inc. provides tactical communications solutions. The company was acquired by Curtiss-Wright Corporation for USD 400 mn in cash in September 2020.Curtiss-Wright’s PacStar division specializes in advanced tactical and enterprise communications systems tailored for defense, government, and commercial markets. Their key products include modular networking hardware, the PacStar 400-Series, and IQ-Core® Software, designed for low size, weight, and power (low-SWaP) operations, suitable for mission-critical applications. PacStar solutions cater to military, incident response teams, and various government agencies, with a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.In the most recent year, 2018, Pacific Star Communications, Inc. reported revenue of USD 100 mn, generated through direct sales and partnerships emphasizing secure communications solutions for government and organizations, focusing on a multi-faceted revenue stream that includes hardware and software.Following its acquisition by Curtiss-Wright Corporation, the firm anticipates leveraging its resources to enhance product offerings. While specific upcoming products are not disclosed, the focus will likely be on expanding their communication systems and software solutions. The company aims to penetrate additional markets, particularly in Europe and Asia-Pacific, by early 2023. The recent acquisition funding will support these initiatives, enabling the development and launch of advanced technologies, as well as expanding operational reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Sep 29, 2008, $3.1M — Fluke Venture Partners, InvestAmerica Venture Group, Chart Venture Partners, Steelpoint Capital Partners
- Series D, Jul 17, 2007, $12M — Fluke Venture Partners, InvestAmerica Venture Group, Benaroya Companies, Chart Venture Partners, Steelpoint Capital Partners
- Series C, Oct 13, 2005, $4.5M — Fluke Venture Partners, InvestAmerica Venture Group, Benaroya Companies

## Investors

- Fluke Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fluke-venture-partners) — Series C, Series D
- InvestAmerica Venture Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/investamerica-venture-group) — Series C, Series D
- Benaroya Companies (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benaroya-companies) — Series C, Series D
- Chart Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chart-venture-partners) — Series D
- Steelpoint Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/steelpoint-capital-partners) — Series D