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Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Elenabriola (talk) 22:13, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Note: I am an employee of Cloud4Wi (VP Marketing) and created this article as part of my professional role, not as a separately compensated task.
- Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Elenabriola (talk) 22:13, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Note: I am an employee of Cloud4Wi (VP Marketing) and created this article as part of my professional role, not as a separately compensated task.
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founder | Andrea Calcagno Davide Quadrini |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Andrea Calcagno (CEO & Chairman) Davide Quadrini (CTO) |
| Products | Guest WiFi Solution Multi-Tenant WiFi Solution Cloud WiFi NAC Solution |
Cloud4Wi, Inc. is an American technology company headquartered in New York City, New York.[1] It was founded in February 2014 by Andrea Calcagno, who serves as CEO and Chairman, and Davide Quadrini, who serves as CTO. The company was originally incorporated in Pisa, Italy, relocated its headquarters to San Francisco following a Series A financing round in 2014, and subsequently established its principal offices in New York City.
Cloud4Wi develops a cloud-based, AI-powered WiFi platform for enterprise and mid-market organizations across industries including retail, hospitality, food service, multi-tenant residential real estate, transportation, and municipal environments.
Company
[edit]Cloud4Wi was founded in February 2014 by Andrea Calcagno and Davide Quadrini in Pisa, Italy. Following a Series A financing round from United Ventures, the company moved its corporate offices to San Francisco in 2014.[2] The company subsequently relocated its principal offices to New York City.
In October 2017, Cloud4Wi closed an $11.5 million Series B financing round co-led by Opus Capital and United Ventures, bringing total disclosed investment to $15.5 million.[3][4]
Acquisitions
[edit]Hadabean (2015)
[edit]On September 8, 2015, Cloud4Wi acquired Hadabean, an Italian company that had developed isProximity, a cloud-based proximity marketing solution leveraging iBeacon and mobile app technologies for targeted customer engagement campaigns. The acquisition was described by CEO Andrea Calcagno as part of an acqui-hiring strategy to integrate complementary technologies and expert talent into the Cloud4Wi platform.[5] Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
WiTech (2018)
[edit]On August 13, 2018, Cloud4Wi acquired WiTech, a WiFi solutions and managed services provider operating in the European market. The acquisition was aimed at enhancing Cloud4Wi's advanced services for large enterprise customers and accelerating revenue growth in Europe.[6] Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
GeoUniq (2021)
[edit]On December 16, 2021, Cloud4Wi acquired GeoUniq, a location technology and data company headquartered in Paris, France, previously part of the Jakala group. GeoUniq had developed a privacy-first location SDK that provides outdoor and indoor location intelligence to mobile applications. The acquisition was intended to extend Cloud4Wi's capabilities beyond physical locations, enabling clients to track and engage customer behavior across both offline and online channels.[7] Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Products
[edit]Cloud4Wi offers three principal solutions.
Guest WiFi Solution
[edit]The Guest WiFi Solution manages public-facing WiFi access in commercial venues. It combines captive portal onboarding with Passpoint and OpenRoaming protocols for subsequent automatic device authentication, and includes tools for visitor data collection subject to configurable privacy compliance policies, including the GDPR.
Multi-Tenant WiFi Solution
[edit]The Multi-Tenant WiFi Solution is designed for multi-dwelling unit environments such as student housing, senior living facilities, and multifamily residential properties. It provisions each resident with an isolated Personal Area Network (PAN) using MAC-address-less Pre-Shared Key (PPSK) and Passpoint authentication, with automated provisioning and deprovisioning tied to resident identity systems.
Cloud WiFi NAC Solution
[edit]The Cloud WiFi NAC Solution provides identity-based network access control for corporate environments. It supports 802.1X authentication via a built-in cloud RADIUS component, integrates with corporate identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID, and manages differentiated access policies for employees, contractors, and visitors through a single management interface. No on-premises RADIUS server or mobile device management (MDM) enrollment is required.
Notable Deployments
[edit]Prada Group
[edit]The Prada Group deployed Cloud4Wi across approximately 500 stores worldwide to provide guest WiFi and collect in-store behavioral data. The deployment covered the Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, and Car Shoe brands, with localized splash pages and compliance with local data regulations across more than 80 countries.[8]
Gruppo FS Italiane – Wi-Life Station (2015–2016)
[edit]Cloud4Wi contributed to the Wi-Life Station project, a smart-station initiative by Gruppo FS Italiane deployed across 116 Italian railway stations in collaboration with Almaviva and Cisco Meraki. The project provided free WiFi access alongside digital traveler services and was recognized at the Digital360 Awards.[9]
PerDormire (2019)
[edit]In 2019, Cloud4Wi deployed its platform across 110 PerDormire stores in Italy, enabling in-store WiFi onboarding tied to the retailer's loyalty program and GDPR-compliant customer data collection. The project won the Digital360 Award in the CRM and Solutions for Marketing and Sales category.[10]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- 2018 – Cool Vendor in Location Services and Applications – Gartner[11]
- 2017 – Emerging Vendors (Networking & VoIP) – CRN[12]
- 2017 – Digital360 Award – Fashion/Retail[13]
- 2016 – 10 Coolest Networking Startups – CRN[14]
- 2016 – Emerging Vendors – CRN
- 2016 – Digital360 Award – Retail[15]
- 2016 – Tech & Innovation Award – San Francisco Business Times[16]
- 2015 – Stevie Award – International Business Awards[17]
- 2015 – Emerging Vendor – CRN
- 2014 – Emerging Vendor – CRN[18]
Analyst Reports
[edit]Cloud4Wi is referenced in research publications by Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and ABI Research. The company has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Indoor Location Application Platforms on four consecutive occasions (2018–2021) and was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Location Services and Applications in 2018.[19]
External links
[edit]- Official website
- TechCrunch – Series A announcement (2014)
- Hadabean acquisition announcement (2015)
- WiTech acquisition announcement (2018)
References
[edit]- ^ "Cloud4Wi Official Website". Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Butcher, Mike (2014-03-18). "Cloud4Wi Secures $4M From United Ventures To Expand WiFi Marketing Tool". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Haranas, Mark (2017-10-02). "Startup Cloud4Wi To Invest New $11.5M Funding In Channel And Cisco Meraki Presence". CRN. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Marinova, Polina (2017-10-02). "Term Sheet -- Monday, October 2". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cloud4Wi acquires Hadabean in proximity marketing team-up". Cloud4Wi. 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cloud4Wi acquires WiTech to boost presence in the European market". Cloud4Wi. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cloud4Wi Acquires GeoUniq". Mergr. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "How Prada Leveraged Wi-Fi To Accelerate In-Store Innovation". Retail IT Insights. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Wi-Life Station, con la connettività le stazioni FS diventano hub per servizi innovativi". Digital4. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "The PerDormire Project by Cloud4Wi Wins the Digital360 Award 2019". PRWeb. 2019. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cool Vendors in Location Services and Applications". Gartner. 2018. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Haranas, Mark (2017-09-27). "Emerging Vendors 2017: Networking And VoIP Startups You Need To Know". CRN. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cloud4Wi vince i Digital360 Awards nel settore Fashion/Retail". Digital4. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Haranas, Mark (2016-12-19). "The 10 Coolest Networking Startups Of 2016". CRN. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cloud4Wi wins the Digital360 Award for Retail". Retail Times. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Tech & Innovation Awards 2016". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "2015 International Business Awards Winners". Stevie Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Whiting, Rick (2014-07-25). "Emerging Vendors 2014: Mobility Vendors". CRN. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "Cool Vendors in Location Services and Applications". Gartner. 2018. Retrieved 2026-05-01.