Sipwise GmbH

Sipwise GmbH develops advanced communication solutions, focusing on scalable SIP/XMPP softswitch technology to enhance voice, video, messaging, and presence services for the telecom industry. Sipwise GmbH, founded in 2008 in Vienna, Austria, specializes in communication solutions, primarily through its C5 Softswitch product. The company received a total funding of USD 1. 000 mn in a Series A round from Speedinvest and Tecnet Equity in January 2012, indicating support for its growth and operations.

Sipwise GmbH specializes in providing advanced communication solutions through its core product, the C5 Softswitch. This highly scalable SIP/XMPP softswitch facilitates voice, video, presence, messaging, and WebRTC communications, making it suitable for both residential and business markets. The C5 serves as a modular and flexible platform that allows Telecom Operators and Internet Service Providers to offer hosted unified communication (UC) and private branch exchange (PBX) services, integrating seamlessly with various IP telephony applications and rich communication services. The offerings are designed to address the evolving needs of customers in diverse geographical markets, including Europe, North America, and Asia, where they support a range of functionalities from video conferencing to SIP trunking.

Sipwise’s products are tailored to empower operators in delivering efficient communication solutions to both B2B and residential end-users, thus enhancing connectivity and user experience across multiple platforms. Sipwise generates revenue through a structured model that includes subscriptions and partnerships with Telecom Operators and Internet Service Providers. Clients typically engage with the company by licensing the C5 Softswitch and its associated modules, which can be tailored to specific business needs. Organizations may adopt a subscription plan that includes access to various UC features such as video calls, web conferencing, and file sharing capabilities.

The firm also offers specific pricing plans for additional modules that enhance functionality, including transcoding and lawful interception capabilities. Partnerships with resellers further expand Sipwise's reach, enabling them to provide white-label services to their customers and enhancing revenue opportunities through a collaborative distribution framework. Sipwise GmbH plans to leverage its recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. With the USD 1.

000 mn raised in January 2012, the company aims to develop new features for the C5 Softswitch, improving its capabilities for both residential and business customers. Additionally, Sipwise seeks to enter markets in Asia and North America by 2025, utilizing innovative communication technologies to address regional demands.