RigNet

company

About

RigNet provides remote communications services for the oil and gas industry in North America and internationally. It offers remote

  • 501 - 1000

Details

Last Funding Type
Post-IPO Secondary
Industries
Public Relations,Telecommunications
Founded date
Jan 1, 2001
Number Of Employee
501 - 1000
Operating Status
Active

RigNet, Inc. provides remote communications services for the oil and gas industry in North America and internationally. It offers remote communications services through a controlled and managed Internet protocol/multiprotocol label switching (IP/MPLS) global network, enabling drilling contractors, oil companies, and oilfield service companies to communicate. The company offers a communications package of voice, video, networking, and real-time data management to offshore and land-based remote locations. It primarily provides voice-over-Internet-protocol, data, and high-speed Internet access and other value-added services, such as real-time data management solutions, WiFi hotspots and Internet kiosks, video conferencing solutions, wireless intercoms, handheld radios, and telemedicine. The company also offers Secure Oil Information Link, a managed members-only communications network hub that enables collaborative partners, suppliers, and customers to transfer and share data. It serves the owners and operators of offshore drilling rigs and production facilities, land rigs, remote offices, and supply bases in approximately 30 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Australia. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
1
RigNet has raised a total of — in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Aug 20, 2013 from a Post-IPO Secondary round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Aug 20, 2013 Post-IPO Secondary 1 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
1
RigNet is funded by 1 investors. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Yes Post-IPO Secondary