O3b Networks enjoys world-class financial and operational support from SES, HSBC, Liberty Global, Development Bank of South Africa, Sofina, Satya Capital, Google, Northbridge Venture Partners and Allen & Company.
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SES, a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 47 geostationary satellites, provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide. The SES regional teams are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.
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HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 8,500 offices in 86 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$2,422 billion at 30 June 2009, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC is marketed worldwide as 'the world's local bank'.
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Liberty Global is the leading international cable operator offering advanced video, telephone and broadband internet services. The company commenced operations in June 2005 as a result of the combination of Liberty Media International and UnitedGlobalCom. Liberty Global operates state-of-the-art broadband communications networks in 15 countries. The company is principally located in Europe, Japan, Chile and Australia, serving over 16 million customers. Liberty Global's operations also include significant media and programming businesses such as Chellomedia in Europe. The company has over 21,000 employees worldwide and turnover exceeding $10 billion per year.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is one of several development finance institutions in South and Southern Africa. Its purpose is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development by funding physical, social and economic infrastructure. DBSA's goal is to improve the quality of life of the people of the region. The Bank plays a multiple role of Financier, Advisor, Partner, Implementer and Integrator to mobilize finance and expertise for development projects.
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Satya Capital is an independent investment firm, focused on Africa. Through the Satya Capital Africa Fund and Satya Capital Opportunities we invest in growing businesses across the continent. We have a deep understanding of Africa and experience of the demands and rewards of building a first-class growth business in the region.
We seek to partner with business people and teams who are as passionate as we are about the opportunities flowing from Africa’s continued change. We aim to translate this into superior returns for our investors and the people with whom we invest.
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Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top Web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall Web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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North Bridge Venture Partners as been a lead investor in over 120 innovative start-up companies spanning the communications, software and digital media industries.
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Allen & Company is a closely held, investment banking firm founded in 2002. It is the successor to the business of Allen & Company Incorporated, a corporation founded in 1964. The firm is actively involved in traditional investment banking activities such as underwriting of public offerings, private placements, financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, and money management. The firm serves as advisor to a long list of America’s largest and most innovative corporations.
