NimbeLink
NimbeLink designs pre-certified LTE cellular modem modules (Cat 1 bis, Cat 1, Cat 4, Cat M) and developer kits for IoT device manufacturers and solution providers, distributed as a retained brand inside Airgain (NASDAQ: AIRG) through technology partners and resellers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersPlymouth, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NimbeLink does
NimbeLink is a cellular modem and embedded IoT connectivity solutions provider, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary and retained brand of Airgain Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a publicly traded wireless technology company founded in 1999. NimbeLink's product portfolio centers on pre-certified LTE cellular modem modules spanning Cat 1 bis, Cat 1, Cat 4, and Cat M categories, complemented by development kits intended to accelerate IoT device integration. The technology proposition targets IoT device manufacturers and solution providers that need to embed cellular connectivity without absorbing carrier certification and radio complexity in-house.
The company's go-to-market is OEM-embedded: NimbeLink modems are integrated into customer devices and sold through technology partners and distributors — most prominently Airgain — rather than via direct enterprise sales. Its primary customer segment is IoT device manufacturers building products that require cellular connectivity (asset tracking, fleet management, remote monitoring), with a secondary segment in IoT solution providers assembling complete connectivity deployments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based model routed through channel partners. The company was co-founded by Kurt Larson (CTO) and Scott Schwalbe (CEO), raised approximately $4.79M across four disclosed rounds between 2014 and 2017 (including a $2.5M Series 2 led by First Analysis), and currently operates with a headcount band of 11-50 employees.
Within Airgain's broader portfolio, NimbeLink sits alongside AirgainConnect (5G vehicle and portable gateways), Lighthouse (smart network-controlled repeaters), and MegaFi/MegaGo (HPUE products), forming the embedded-modem leg of a multi-product wireless connectivity platform serving public safety, transportation, energy, industrial, enterprise, hospitality, venues, field services, and smart city verticals.
NimbeLink firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NimbeLink
- Legal name
- Airgain Inc.
- Website
- https://nimbelink.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- NimbeLink designs pre-certified LTE cellular modem modules (Cat 1 bis, Cat 1, Cat 4, Cat M) and developer kits for IoT device manufacturers and solution providers, distributed as a retained brand inside Airgain (NASDAQ: AIRG) through technology partners and resellers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NimbeLink industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Embedded Cellular Modems
- NAICS
- Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)
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Where NimbeLink is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plymouth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
NimbeLink business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cellular Modem Hardware Sales: Sale of embedded cellular modem modules including Cat 1, Cat 1 bis, Cat 4, and Cat M variants. Products are sold as components for embedding into IoT devices and solutions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
NimbeLink product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NimbeLink designs and supplies pre-certified embedded cellular modems (Cat 1, Cat 1 bis, Cat 4, and Cat M) along with IoT development kits for integration into customer devices. The modems target IoT device manufacturers and solution providers needing simplified, accelerated cellular connectivity for asset tracking, fleet management, and remote monitoring applications. Products are distributed through technology partners and distributors, primarily Airgain.
Product overview
NimbeLink is a brand of cellular modem products acquired by Airgain, specializing in embedded IoT connectivity solutions. The portfolio includes Cat 1 bis modems designed for IoT applications, part of a broader Airgain ecosystem that also includes 5G vehicle gateways, portable connectivity solutions, HPUE devices, smart network-controlled repeaters, external and embedded antennas, and asset trackers. NimbeLink modems are positioned as pre-certified cellular solutions that simplify device connectivity and accelerate time to market for IoT product development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NimbeLink: Cellular modems and embedded IoT solutions product line
- AirgainConnect
- Lighthouse
- MegaFi
- MegaGo
Products and services
- NimbeLink Cat 1 bis Modem
- Cat 1 LTE Modem Pre-certified 4G LTE Cat 1 cellular modem module for IoT connectivity, targeting cost-efficient mid-band IoT device integrations.
- Cat 4 LTE Modem Pre-certified 4G LTE Cat 4 cellular modem module for higher-bandwidth IoT applications requiring greater data throughput.
- Cat M LTE Modem Pre-certified 4G LTE Cat M cellular modem module for low-power wide-area (LPWA) IoT applications requiring energy efficiency.
- NimbeLink IoT Development Kits Development kits for prototyping and integration of NimbeLink cellular modems into IoT products, supporting faster time-to-market.
Companies that use NimbeLink
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
NimbeLink technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
NimbeLink partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AirgaincoreAirgain distributes and integrates NimbeLink cellular modems as part of their embedded IoT connectivity solutions portfolio. NimbeLink products are featured on Airgain's website under the Embedded Modems category, including Cat 1 bis, Cat 1, Cat 4, and Cat M modems along with development kits. The partnership enables Airgain to offer a complete range of cellular connectivity options for IoT applications.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
NimbeLink competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- u-blox: Swiss maker of cellular and positioning modules for IoT and automotive markets. Overlaps with NimbeLink on LTE Cat M and Cat 1 bis modules serving industrial and asset-tracking OEMs.
- Quectel: The global market leader in cellular IoT modules, offering Cat M, Cat 1 bis, Cat 1, Cat 4, and 5G modules. NimbeLink directly competes for the same IoT OEM design wins, though at materially smaller scale.
- MultiTech: US-based maker of cellular modems, gateways, and IoT developer kits. Closely comparable to NimbeLink in target customers (IoT OEMs and integrators) and product form factor (embedded cellular modules and dev kits).
- Lantronix: Provider of embedded cellular modules, IoT gateways, and connectivity solutions for industrial IoT. Overlaps with NimbeLink on cellular modem modules serving asset tracking and remote monitoring use cases.
- Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Long-standing cellular module and IoT platform vendor, now part of Semtech, offering a comparable portfolio of LTE and 5G modules targeting industrial and enterprise IoT customers similar to NimbeLink's.
- Digi International: Provider of cellular routers, modules, and IoT solutions targeting industrial and enterprise customers. Competes with NimbeLink for embedded cellular design wins in similar IoT verticals.
- Thales (Cinterion IoT Modules): Through its Cinterion business, Thales sells cellular IoT modules and connectivity services for industrial and enterprise applications, directly competing with NimbeLink in LTE module sockets.
- Murata: Major Japanese electronics company offering cellular modules (including LTE Cat M and Cat 1) for IoT applications. Competes with NimbeLink for embedded IoT design wins globally.
- Telit Cinterion: Global provider of cellular modules, IoT platforms, and connectivity services. Competes with NimbeLink across Cat M, Cat 1, and higher LTE categories for IoT OEM sockets.
Emerging players
- Nordic Semiconductor: Fabless semiconductor vendor expanding from BLE into cellular IoT (LTE-M/NB-IoT). It is a partial competitor as an emerging chipset/module supplier adjacent to NimbeLink's integration layer.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
NimbeLink social profiles
Digital presenceNimbeLink financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NimbeLink leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
NimbeLink subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
NimbeLink funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
NimbeLink M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about NimbeLink
What does NimbeLink do?
NimbeLink designs and supplies pre-certified embedded cellular modems (Cat 1, Cat 1 bis, Cat 4, and Cat M) along with IoT development kits for integration into customer devices. The modems target IoT device manufacturers and solution providers needing simplified, accelerated cellular connectivity for asset tracking, fleet management, and remote monitoring applications. Products are distributed through technology partners and distributors, primarily Airgain.
Is NimbeLink a public or private company?
NimbeLink is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was NimbeLink founded?
NimbeLink was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is NimbeLink based?
NimbeLink is headquartered in Plymouth, United States, in the North America region.
How does NimbeLink make money?
One revenue line is on record: cellular Modem Hardware Sales.
Who are NimbeLink's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are u-blox, Quectel, MultiTech, Lantronix, Sierra Wireless (Semtech), Digi International, Thales (Cinterion IoT Modules), Murata and Telit Cinterion. Nordic Semiconductor is listed as an emerging player.
Does NimbeLink have an API?
No public API is recorded for NimbeLink.
What industry is NimbeLink in?
NimbeLink's product category is Embedded Cellular Modems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAEAJ, Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems), with a secondary code of HDAHABAA, Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS). Its NAICS code is 33429 and its SIC code is 3576.