Ocean Networks, Inc.

Ocean Networks is developing a Submarine Cable System that will fill a requirement for trans-Pacific connectivity for the markets of Central and S. America.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Telecommunications
  • Location Johns Creek, GA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded October 2013
  • Employees 5
  • Website OceanNetworks.com

Company Summary

Ocean Networks is developing a telecom infrastructure project, specifically a submarine cable system called South America Pacific Link (SAPL). The strategic SAPL system will open the emerging markets of Central and S. America to trans-Pacific destinations as well as the US. We are looking for our "Round A” early stage investment of USD $10M. We have contracted Natixis to raise our "Round B" equity/debt (approximately 50/50) of USD $440M.

Team

  • Scott Schwertfager
    President & CEO

    Scott has over 30 years in the telecom industry with 20 years specifically in the submarine cable system industry

  • Joel Ogren
    COO / CTO

    Joel has over 33 years of experience running telecom operations and programs in industry, U.S. Government, and Federal Research Laboratories.

  • Robert Hidebrecht
    CFO

    Robert has over 16 years experience in the telecommunication industry in various leadership positions in accounting and finance with GTE, Sprint PCS and BellSouth International within operations throughout Latin America

  • Frank C. DiMaria
    SVP Sales / Business Development

    Frank has 30 years of senior level management experience in sales, logistics, transportation and technology.

Advisors

  • Bruce Coles
    COB
    Unconfirmed
    Don Granger
    Board Member
    Unconfirmed
    Steven Droll
    Board Member

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