What is Cequint?
Based in Seattle, Washington, Cequint Inc. specializes in advanced caller identification (ID) software designed for mobile devices and network operators. The company's core product portfolio includes Enhanced Caller ID, which provides real-time identification of callers and text senders, and City ID, a location-based service that identifies incoming calls by city and state. By integrating directly with mobile network operators and device manufacturers, Cequint established a critical layer of utility in the mobile user experience. Following its founding in 2004, the company evolved from a specialized software developer into a key player in the mobile services market, eventually becoming a subsidiary of TNS Inc. in 2010.
How much funding has Cequint raised?
Cequint has raised a total of $5.5M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$510K
Series B
$5M
Series A (2006): $510K with participation from Alco Investment, Scout Analytics, and Benaroya Capital
Series B (2007): $5M led by iSherpa Capital and Benaroya Capital
Key Investors in Cequint
iSherpa Capital
iSherpa Capital is a venture firm focused on early-stage wireless and supporting technology companies, utilizing a metrics-driven approach to guide startups toward operational success.
Benaroya Capital
The Benaroya Company is a Seattle-based firm with a long history of commercial real estate development and strategic short-term financing for growing enterprises.
Alco Investment
Alco Investment is an independently owned firm that provides financial management and investment services, focusing on long-term capital growth and client-centric strategies.
What's next for Cequint?
Following its acquisition by TNS Inc., Cequint's technology has been integrated into broader telecommunications service frameworks, enhancing the value proposition for global mobile carriers. The strategic focus has shifted toward maintaining high-fidelity data accuracy and expanding the reach of caller identification services to combat the rising prevalence of spam and fraudulent communications. As mobile ecosystems continue to prioritize user security and trust, the foundational work performed by Cequint serves as a benchmark for how enterprise-level caller ID solutions can be effectively deployed at scale across diverse network architectures.
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