imate used HTC as their manufacturing partner for 22 handsets, It was based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and operated in the UK, Italy, Armenia, Australia, India, the U.S. and South Africa. Imate went on the London AIM  Stock Market in November 2005 with a valuation of $350 million at flotation a climbed to a value of $989 Million in 2006, The company closed most of its  business in September 2009.
Imate partnered with HTC for manufacturing 22 handsets, based in Dubai and operating in several countries including the UK, Italy, Armenia, Australia, India, the U.S. and South Africa. Imate went public on the London AIM Stock Market in November 2005 with an initial valuation of $350 million, which increased to $989 Million by 2006, The company eventually shut down most of its business in September 2009.