Sustainable wireless technology pioneer
secures working capital to expand urban and rural connectivity and
bridge the digital divide
NEW
YORK, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curvalux, a
leading manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient fixed wireless
access (FWA) broadband technologies, announced today a strategic
investment from the Subnational Climate Fund, managed by Pegasus
Capital Advisors. This partnership aims to help facilitate prompt
production and delivery of existing orders for Curvalux's
sustainable high speed wireless products to valuable customers that
are servicing communities with essential internet access, including
those areas without access to electricity.
Innovative Sustainable Technology for Improved Urban and
Rural Connectivity
This investment is a meaningful impact on
the lives of billions lacking access to crucial info the internet
provides.
Curvalux's suite of Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) products includes
the world's leading high-capacity fixed wireless systems. They
operate in both unlicensed 5-6 GHz frequencies (Curvalux 2) and
millimeter-wave spectrum (Curvalux 3). Designed specifically for
deployment in rural areas lacking electricity, these products
enable Curvalux customers, including internet service providers and
telecommunication companies, to prioritize sustainability and
carbon emission reduction. Curvalux devices consume minimal power,
enabling solar-powered operation and presenting a green alternative
to power-intensive 5G technologies in extending connectivity to
rural communities.
Empowering Communities Through Fixed Wireless Access
Technologies
Richard Pak, Curvalux CEO,
expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: "We are very excited
and honored to partner with Pegasus to make a meaningful impact on
the lives of billions of people in developing countries and around
the world that lack access to crucial information, communications
and applications that the internet can provide. Together with
Pegasus, we are committed to empowering local communities through
sustainable universal broadband access, while focusing on the
critical reduction of carbon emissions caused by inefficient 4G and
5G telecommunication systems."
David Cogut, partner at Pegasus
Capital Advisors added: "We are extremely excited to partner with
such an experienced and innovative team at Curvalux. The Company,
offers a critical, energy-efficient technology to bridge the
digital divide in the Global South. We believe that deployment of
advanced networks is necessary for economic and educational
development. Nonetheless, development of these networks is
difficult due to electricity constraints and high infrastructure
costs. Curvalux solutions offer a unique solution to enable and
improve livelihoods for billions of people, without contributing
further to power needs. We're proud to help scale the Curvalux
impact to many countries around the world."
About Curvalux: Curvalux is a leading fixed wireless
access (FWA) company that offers innovative technologies to connect
people to the internet in urban and rural hard-to-reach areas.
Through its cutting-edge solutions, Curvalux aims to bridge the
digital divide and empower underserved communities with reliable
and high-speed internet connectivity. All Curvalux products and
solutions are designed with the goal of reducing the carbon
footprint and providing environmentally sustainable solutions that
improve telecommunications network performance while reducing
operators' CAPEX and OPEX.
Learn more at https://www.curvalux.com
About The Subnational Climate Fund:
The Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) is a global blended finance
initiative that aims to invest in and scale mid-sized (5–
75 M $USD) subnational infrastructure
projects in the fields of sustainable energy, waste and sanitation,
regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions in developing
countries. The SCF features a dedicated, grant-funded facility
($28M) for Technical Assistance (TA)
that provides technical support and grant funding to stakeholders
in identifying and strengthening investment proposals for the Fund.
The Green Climate Fund committed up to $150
million to the Investment Fund for a junior tranche which is
intended to further de-risk investment, and a further $18.5 million for the technical assistance
facility.
Website: https://www.subnational.finance
About Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.:
About Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P Pegasus Capital Advisors is
a leading global private markets impact investment manager. As the
first U.S. private equity fund manager accredited by the Green
Climate Fund, we are dedicated to fostering sustainable and
inclusive growth while providing attractive returns for our
investors. To this end, in addition to SCF, Pegasus manages the
Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and the Blue Green Bank (BGB).
Pegasus collaborates closely with international development
organizations and has announced a ground-breaking partnership with
UNDP to generate finances for sustainable development. Pegasus was
founded in 1996 by Craig Cogut,
Pegasus has invested over $2 billion
across seven private equity funds.
Website: https://www.pcalp.com
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