Wireless Logic Welcomes New Minority Shareholder, General Atlantic
Deal News | May 16, 2025 | Montagu Private Equity

Wireless Logic, a global leader in IoT connectivity solutions, has welcomed General Atlantic as a new minority shareholder through an investment from General Atlantic's BeyondNetZero climate growth equity fund. The transaction, which values Wireless Logic at 3.5 billion, is expected to close by the third quarter of 2025, pending customary closing conditions. Montagu Private Equity will maintain its majority share in Wireless Logic, having first invested in the company in 2018, and will reinvest alongside General Atlantic. The investment aims to accelerate Wireless Logic's growth through geographic expansion, diversification of market channels, and enhancement of platform offerings. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in the UK, Wireless Logic has been a key provider in connecting over 18 million IoT devices across 165 countries. The company is well-aligned with net zero goals and supports energy transition and climate applications including smart grids and precision agriculture. The strategic partnership with General Atlantic is expected to reinforce Wireless Logic's leading position in the IoT market by leveraging General Atlantic’s extensive global scale, technological capabilities, and operational expertise. Advisors for the transaction include Rothschild & Co and Freshfields for Montagu, and William Blair, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, and Analysys Mason for General Atlantic. With this new phase of growth, both companies express confidence not just in financial growth but in playing a transformative role in climate and energy sectors.
Sectors
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Climate and Energy Transition
Geography
- United Kingdom – Wireless Logic is headquartered and founded in the UK, influencing its primary market operations.
- Global – General Atlantic and Wireless Logic have operations and strategic interests across multiple regions including Europe, North America, LATAM, and APAC.
Industry
- Internet of Things (IoT) – As a provider of IoT solutions, Wireless Logic operates within this industry, connecting millions of devices and facilitating seamless digital and physical world integration.
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – The article discusses Montagu and General Atlantic's investment strategies and involvement in funding Wireless Logic, characteristic of activities within this industry.
- Climate and Energy Transition – The investment aligns with climate goals and supports energy transition applications, critical in this industry.
Financials
- 3.5 billion – The valuation of Wireless Logic after General Atlantic's minority investment.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Wireless Logic | Target Company | Company | A leading global IoT solutions provider focused on simplifying IoT connectivity. |
Montagu Private Equity | Selling Company | Company | A mid-market private equity firm and majority shareholder reinvesting in Wireless Logic. |
General Atlantic | Bidding Company | Company | A global investor becoming a minority shareholder in Wireless Logic through its BeyondNetZero fund. |
Rothschild & Co | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to Montagu for the transaction. |
Freshfields | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Montagu. |
William Blair | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided financial advisory services to General Atlantic. |
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to General Atlantic. |
Analysys Mason | Technology Advisor | Company | Provided technology advisory services to General Atlantic. |
Oliver Tucker | Co-Founder and CEO of Wireless Logic | People | Oversees strategic direction and operations at Wireless Logic. |
Ed Shuckburgh | Managing Partner and CEO at Montagu | People | Responsible for Montagu's strategic partnership and investment in Wireless Logic. |
Gabriel Caillaux | Co-President, Global Head of Climate, and Head of General Atlantic's EMEA business | People | Strategizes General Atlantic's investment and climate action within the EMEA region. |
Vittorio Colao | Vice Chairman of EMEA at General Atlantic | People | Brings technological and operational capabilities to Wireless Logic's board. |
Sir Michael Rake | Chairman of Wireless Logic | People | Provides leadership and governance at Wireless Logic. |