2025
Innovation Award
Granted by Sant Cugat Empresarial and the Sant Cugat City Council, recognizing Fractus’ leadership in innovation and impact.
The backbone of the wireless world
The original architect of modern antenna miniaturization, Fractus powers connectivity across wireless devices and network infrastructure. Through years of breakthrough invention and global licensing, our technology has become part of everyday life around the world.
Where it all began
In 1999, Rubén Bonet and Dr. Carles Puente, two leading entrepreneurs, turned antenna technology research into a company with a clear mission: to reshape the wireless industry. Fractus went on to lead fractal geometry-based multi-band miniaturization and secure early, landmark patents in telecoms.
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Our Team
For more than 25 years, Fractus has been shaped by the talent, dedication, and vision of hundreds of people. Those who are part of the company today, and those who contributed along the way, have all helped build the Fractus we know now: a pioneering technology company driven by innovation, resilience, and people.
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Fractus expands aftermarket telematics licensing program through agreement with Procon
Patent license adds a leading connected-vehicle provider to Fractus’ growing licensee community Fractus, a pioneer in antenna technology and intellectual property licensing, today announced a patent licensing agreement with Procon Analytics, a connected-car and IoT technology company serving the aftermarket telematics sector. The agreement adds Procon to Fractus’ growing licensee community. The financial terms and other conditions of the agreement are confidential. Procon provides connected-vehicle solutions for automotive dealers and vehicle-finance companies. Its offering combines in-vehicle hardware, cellular connectivity and cloud software to support services such as vehicle location, inventory management, risk mitigation, stolen-vehicle recovery, remote diagnostics and service retention. These applications rely on compact in-vehicle units that must support reliable cellular communications and satellite positioning across multiple bands in demanding installations. Fractus’ patented antenna technologies address these connectivity requirements across connected vehicles and a broad range of IoT products. “Procon is a significant addition to our licensee community and further strengthens our presence in connected vehicles,” said Jordi Ilario, CEO of Fractus. “Aftermarket telematics turns wireless connectivity into practical services for dealers, lenders and drivers. We are pleased to complete this agreement through a constructive licensing process and to see our antenna innovation recognized in a market where reliable performance is essential.” According to Berg Insight, the number of active aftermarket car telematics systems in North America is forecast to increase from 24.9 million in 2024 to 38.0 million in 2029. The research firm identifies automotive dealers and vehicle-finance companies as primary sales channels and expects continued growth in solutions serving these sectors. About Fractus Fractus licenses antenna technologies for wireless products. Its work applies advanced geometry and mathematics to compact, multiband antenna design, with patented inventions used across smartphones, IoT devices, network equipment and connected health products. The company’s portfolio spans more than 40 inventions and has been licensed by global technology companies. Fractus was selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2005. Its inventors were finalists for the European Inventor Award in 2014, and the London Stock Exchange Group recognized the company as a European Inspiring Company in 2017.
SEPTEMBER, 2026Fractus marks World SME Day by sharing how patents help European SMEs compete globally
IP Europe interview with Fractus Executive Chairman Rubén Bonet highlights the role of patents, licensing and deep tech innovation in helping SMEs scale Barcelona, Spain — Fractus, a pioneer in antenna technology and intellectual property licensing, marks World SME Day by sharing a new interview with IP Europe featuring Rubén Bonet, Fractus Executive Chairman and IP Europe SME Chair. In the interview, Bonet explains how patents helped Fractus grow from a European technology spin-off into a global licensor of antenna innovations used across the wireless ecosystem. The conversation highlights a clear message for innovative SMEs: patents are not only a way to protect ideas, but also a tool to compete, attract investment, negotiate with larger companies and create long-term value. From the beginning, we understood that our main asset was not a product, but our inventions, said Rubén Bonet, Executive Chairman of Fractus. Patents gave us a way to protect our technology and to have a credible voice at the negotiating table, even as a small European SME. For companies built on deep technology, intellectual property can be the difference between being copied and being able to grow. Fractus has more than 40 inventions protected by over 120 patents and patent applications worldwide. Its licensing programs have generated more than $250 million in royalties, part of which has been reinvested into new deep tech initiatives, including the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and the Fractus Chair in 6G with Universitat Pompeu Fabra. These initiatives reflect Fractus’ commitment to turning intellectual property into new research, stronger university-industry collaboration and future technology development in Europe. On World SME Day, Fractus joins IP Europe in raising awareness of the importance of patents for small and medium-sized companies. Strong intellectual property rights help SMEs protect their inventions, participate fairly in global markets and reinvest in the next generation of innovation. The full interview is available on the IP Europe website. About Fractus Fractus is an early pioneer in developing antenna technology for smartphones, tablets and other wireless IoT devices and holds a patent portfolio of more than 40 inventions. Among the numerous awards and honors the company has received for its innovative work, Fractus was named 2005 Davos World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Fractus’ inventors were finalists for the European Inventor Award 2014 and in April 2017 received the “European Inspiring Company Award” by the London Stock Exchange.
JUNE, 2026Fractus targets fast-rising connected logistics market with new asset tracking deal
Agreement with a major industry player strengthens Fractus’ position in one of IoT’s fastest-growing logistics segments Barcelona, May 21 2026 - Fractus has signed an agreement with a major provider of asset tracking solutions for fleet and cargo applications, strengthening its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the industrial IoT market. The company behind the agreement is a global player in tracking and monitoring solutions used across logistics and supply chain operations, with a strong footprint in high-value cargo and connected asset visibility. For Fractus, the deal marks an important step deeper into a vertical where reliable wireless performance is essential for real-time monitoring, telematics and large-scale asset intelligence. The timing is significant. The fleet and cargo tracking market is expanding rapidly as logistics operators invest in better visibility, condition monitoring and control across mobile assets. According to Berg Insights, annual shipments of cargo and cargo-carrying unit tracking solutions are forecast to grow from 1.9 million units in 2024 to 3.7 million units in 2029, a 13.6% compound annual growth rate. Over the same period, the installed base is expected to rise from 5.8 million to 13.7 million units. “This agreement is important for Fractus because it reinforces our role in a high-growth IoT segment where connectivity performance directly impacts product value,” said Jordi Ilario, CEO at Fractus. “As tracking solutions become more sophisticated and more widely deployed across trailers, containers, pallets and other cargo assets, antenna technology becomes increasingly critical to delivering reliable, real-time data.” The agreement also reflects a broader shift in the logistics industry, where asset tracking is moving from a niche capability to a core operational requirement. As supply chains become more digital, the ability to connect assets reliably, at scale and in demanding field conditions is becoming a competitive differentiator. For Fractus, the deal adds further momentum in IoT markets where scale, performance and long-term technology relevance matter most. About Fractus Fractus is a global leader in antenna innovation for wireless and IoT applications, helping device manufacturers accelerate development and optimize connectivity performance across a wide range of connected products.
MAY, 2026
Fractus and Verizon settle patent litigation
Barcelona, Spain – March 25, 2026 – Fractus, the pioneer in antenna technology and IP licensing, today announced that it has reached a settlement with Verizon, resolving the patent infringement litigation Fractus filed in December 2024 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Case No. 2:24-cv-01009). In fleet management, and across the broader Internet of Things (IoT), the difference between “connected” and “offline” often comes down to one critical, but often overlooked component: the antenna. Fractus’ patented antenna innovations are foundational to modern IoT connectivity, enabling compact, high-performance multi-band antennas that support demanding real-world deployments – including connected vehicles in fleet management – alongside other prominent verticals such as smart home, industrial IoT, and asset tracking. Such IoT devices must operate across multiple frequency bands, in challenging environments, and within strict size constraints, and Fractus’ geometry-based approach to antenna design has helped the IoT industry meet these demands, thereby supporting the evolution of connected products and services. “Fractus has invested heavily in research and development to create antenna technologies that are integrated across many IoT applications” said Jordi Ilario, Chief Executive Officer of Fractus. “We are pleased to have reached a resolution with Verizon. Fractus remains committed to protecting its intellectual property and to ensuring a level playing field for companies that respect innovation.” Ruben Bonet, Fractus’ Executive Chairman, added: “Connectivity is only as strong as the antenna innovations that make it possible. Fractus’ inventions have helped accelerate the evolution of wireless devices across the IoT ecosystem. We will continue to defend our patented technology and to engage constructively with organizations that recognize the value of intellectual property rights.” In December 2024, Fractus filed patent infringement lawsuits against Geotab and Verizon in the Eastern District of Texas (Case Nos. 2:24-cv-01008 and 2:24-cv-01009), alleging unauthorized use of Fractus’ patented antenna innovations developed to enable advanced connectivity solutions in fleet management, asset tracking, and aftermarket telematics. About Fractus Fractus is an early pioneer in developing antenna technology for smartphones, tablets and other wireless IoT devices and holds a patent portfolio of more than 40 inventions. Among the numerous awards and honors the company has received for its innovative work, Fractus was named 2005 Davos World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Fractus’ inventors were finalists for the European Inventor Award 2014 and in April 2017 received the “European Inspiring Company Award” by the London Stock Exchange.
MARCH, 2026