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Wireless Logic Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryInternet of Things, Telecommunications
Founded1999
HeadquartersMaidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Key people
Oliver Tucker (CEO)
ProductsIoT connectivity, MVNO services, SIM management
OwnerMontagu Private Equity
Websitewirelesslogic.com

Wireless Logic Group is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity services. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), to large enterprises, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

A UK based company, it is headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

History

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Wireless Logic was established in 1999, focused initially on machine-to-machine (M2M) communications within wireless telecommunications.[1]

In 2011, Entrepreneur Peter Jones sold Wireless Logic to private equity firm ECI Partners in a deal reportedly worth £38 million.[2]

In 2015, CVC Capital Partners acquired Wireless Logic from ECI.[3]

In 2017, Wireless Logic acquired Cloud9 (2017), a provider of programmable SIMs and infrastructure for mobile subscriptions.

In 2018, Montagu Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Wireless Logic from CVC Capital.[4]

In 2025, General Atlantic acquired a minority shareholding in Wireless Logic, valuing the company at £3.5 billion.[5]

In 2025, Montagu Private Equity created a single-asset continuation vehicle ("SACV") to be managed by Montagu, with TPG GP Solutions as lead investor and CVC Secondary Partners and Partners Group as co-leads.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "WIRELESS LOGIC LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ^ Tyler, Richard (2011-08-15). "Peter Jones sells Wireless Logic to create war chest". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ Bollen, Jennifer (2015-03-06). "Ares and GE Capital Finance CVC's Acquisition of Wireless Logic - WSJ". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  4. ^ Alves, Joice (2018-06-27). "CVC Sells Wireless Logic to Montagu in First Exit From Growth Fund". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  5. ^ "Montagu-Backed Wireless Logic Welcomes General Atlantic as Minority Shareholder". Archived from the original on 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  6. ^ "Montagu Taps TPG for €2 Billion Wireless Logic Continuation Fund - Bloomberg".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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