Abstract
Explores Clearwire's decision to fund its substantial capital investments through an initial public offering (IPO) or through private equity. Clearwire is developing and deploying a broadband wireless network using WiMAX technology. It had filed a registered statement for its IPO when the alternative of funding through strategic investments by Intel and Motorola became a possibility.
Keywords: Private Equity;
Wireless Technology;
Technological Innovation;
Initial Public Offering;
Investment Portfolio;
Telecommunications Industry;
Citation:
Ruback, Richard S. "Clearwire Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 207-065, October 2006.