About Wind River
Wind River specializes in software solutions for embedded systems, which are dedicated computing systems within larger mechanical or electrical systems. Their key products include VxWorks, a real-time operating system, and Wind River Linux, a customizable operating system based on Linux. The company distinguishes itself by focusing on industries that require high reliability and security, such as aerospace, defense, and automotive. Wind River's goal is to help clients develop and maintain secure and reliable embedded systems that meet critical industry demands.
Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1981Year Founded
$1.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Risks
Intense competition in 5G platforms could challenge Wind River's market leadership.
Rapid automotive tech evolution demands continuous innovation from Wind River.
Reliance on open-source Linux may expose Wind River to security vulnerabilities.
Differentiation
Wind River specializes in embedded systems for critical industries like aerospace and defense.
Their VxWorks RTOS ensures real-time performance, crucial for time-sensitive applications.
Wind River's comprehensive product suite supports robust and secure embedded system development.
Upsides
Partnership with Boost Mobile boosts Wind River's presence in 5G Open RAN expansion.
eLxr Pro taps into the growing cloud-to-edge computing market, enhancing deployment capabilities.
Recognition as #1 in 5G cloud-native platforms strengthens Wind River's telecom sector position.
Funding
Total raised$1.80 M
Latest valuation$4.30 B
StageACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
12/31/2021$4.3 K
$4.30 B