Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.

Casey Aylward

Partner

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Andrew Braccia

Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Sonali De Rycker

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Kevin Efrusy

Partner

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Siddarth Jain

Analyst

Dinesh Katiyar Ph.D

Partner

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Amit Kumar

Partner

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya Noeth

Partner

Brian O'Malley

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Matt Robinson

Partner

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

Partner, Investor Relation

Ajay Sethi Ph.D

Venture Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Karan Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Barath Shankar Subramanian

Principal

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Rich Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Past deals in Telecommunications

Mihup

Venture Round in 2024
Mihup specializes in transforming contact centers through its real-time AI platform. It offers solutions such as Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent to empower agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during live customer interactions. Its omnichannel analytics solution enhances customer experience by analyzing interactions across various channels.

Lablabee

Pre Seed Round in 2022
LabLabee is a provider of on-demand learning labs for future networks. It serves telco operators, industrial companies, and large enterprises by offering a virtual hands-on training experience, enabling them to incorporate practical learning into their transformation processes while reducing costs. The company's platform provides testing and validation processes, staff training, and access to a telco cloud environment, allowing users to test various scenarios relevant to their technology stack.

Aalyria

Series A in 2022
Aalyria specializes in advanced networking technologies for seamless connectivity across diverse environments such as land, sea, air, near space, and deep space. Its mission is to deliver hyper-fast, ultra-secure communications networks.

Invoca

Series F in 2022
Invoca is a leader in conversation intelligence AI, empowering marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to boost revenue by extracting insights from customer calls. Its platform integrates with major tech platforms, enabling automated actions based on conversation data for enhanced digital touchpoints and improved experiences.

Lucid Lane

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Lucid Lane provides comprehensive telehealth services specializing in medication dependence and substance use disorders. It offers data-driven personalized treatment plans, real-time interventions, coach-based support, and ongoing therapist access to empower individuals towards healthier lives.

Mihup

Series A in 2020
Mihup specializes in transforming contact centers through its real-time AI platform. It offers solutions such as Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent to empower agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during live customer interactions. Its omnichannel analytics solution enhances customer experience by analyzing interactions across various channels.

Bird

Series C in 2020
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.

QTalk

Seed Round in 2020
QTalk is a smart dialer designed to make any phone conversations fun and stress-free. Using QTalk, the user knows why someone is calling them with call intents in their incoming call screen and they can also share their calling intent while dialing others. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Invoca

Series E in 2019
Invoca is a leader in conversation intelligence AI, empowering marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to boost revenue by extracting insights from customer calls. Its platform integrates with major tech platforms, enabling automated actions based on conversation data for enhanced digital touchpoints and improved experiences.

Mihup

Series A in 2019
Mihup specializes in transforming contact centers through its real-time AI platform. It offers solutions such as Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent to empower agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during live customer interactions. Its omnichannel analytics solution enhances customer experience by analyzing interactions across various channels.

Bird

Series A in 2017
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.

Neoway

Series C in 2017
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Neoway

Series B in 2017
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Borqs Technologies

Series E in 2017
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.

Mihup

Venture Round in 2016
Mihup specializes in transforming contact centers through its real-time AI platform. It offers solutions such as Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent to empower agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during live customer interactions. Its omnichannel analytics solution enhances customer experience by analyzing interactions across various channels.

Invoca

Series D in 2016
Invoca is a leader in conversation intelligence AI, empowering marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to boost revenue by extracting insights from customer calls. Its platform integrates with major tech platforms, enabling automated actions based on conversation data for enhanced digital touchpoints and improved experiences.

Neoway

Series A in 2015
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Mubble

Series A in 2015
Mubble is a technology company founded in 2013, focused on creating mobile applications tailored for the Indian telecom market. It specializes in developing user-friendly apps that leverage advanced analytics to enhance mobile data management for users. Mubble's flagship application features a self-learning, offline-capable on-device analytics engine that allows smartphone owners to effortlessly track their prepaid account usage, including data and monetary expenditures. This innovative approach minimizes the need for data transmission to external servers, thereby ensuring user privacy while providing intelligent insights. Mubble aims to empower users to make informed decisions regarding their mobile data usage, simplifying the complexities of prepaid mobile services.

Qwilt

Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

QMC Telecom International

Series B in 2015
QMC Telecom International is a telecommunications infrastructure provider that specializes in developing, owning, and managing wireless sites for carriers in Puerto Rico. Established in 2011 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with an additional office in San Juan, the company focuses on delivering comprehensive site development services tailored for telecommunications operators. QMC Telecom offers a range of services, including the leasing of towers and rooftop sites, aimed at facilitating reliable and timely installations of wireless connectivity. Through its infrastructure solutions, the company supports the growing demand for cellular telecommunication services in the region.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Invoca

Series C in 2014
Invoca is a leader in conversation intelligence AI, empowering marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to boost revenue by extracting insights from customer calls. Its platform integrates with major tech platforms, enabling automated actions based on conversation data for enhanced digital touchpoints and improved experiences.

SimpliVity

Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Qwilt

Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Arista Networks

Seed Round in 2012
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm that specializes in delivering cloud networking solutions tailored for large data centers and high-performance computing environments. Founded in 2004, the company provides a range of Ethernet switches and software, with its flagship product being the extensible operating system (EOS), which operates uniformly across all its devices. Arista has deployed over three million cloud networking ports globally, offering products that include 1/10/40 and 100 GbE solutions. The firm has steadily increased its market share, primarily serving high-speed applications, and counts major corporations such as Microsoft and Meta Platforms among its largest customers. Approximately three-quarters of Arista's sales are generated from the North American market.

Pontis

Series D in 2012
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

SimpliVity

Series B in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2012
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

SimpliVity

Series A in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Qwilt

Series B in 2011
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

Venture Round in 2010
Cambridge Broadband Networks develops and deploys microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunication network providers globally. It offers the VectaStar platform, providing mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions, along with a network management system and configuration application. The company also delivers consultancy services for network design and deployment.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2010
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Qwilt

Series A in 2010
Qwilt Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in online video delivery solutions for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers two primary products: Open Edge Cloud, a content and application delivery platform that enables seamless streaming experiences via managed platforms and open APIs; and Open Caching, a platform that federates content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN with open APIs for content publishers. Qwilt's solutions allow carriers to create a universal video fabric, improving network efficiency and enhancing user experience without disrupting existing infrastructures. The company serves fixed operators, mobile operators, universities, and leading content publishers worldwide, including BT, Telecom Argentina, and Verizon.

Telepo

Series B in 2010
Telepo is a Swedish company based in Stockholm, founded in 2003, that specializes in enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions for businesses and service providers. It offers a range of business communication services, including single number reach, presence, personal call routing, unified messaging, and integration with third-party applications. Telepo's solutions integrate mobile, fixed, and IP-based communications networks, providing features such as over-the-air deployment, configuration, and remote diagnostics of devices and services. The company also offers professional services like technical pre-studies, customization, training, consulting, project management, and implementation. Additionally, Telepo provides cloud communications software, including unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms to service providers, mobile operators, and carriers across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2010
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Carrier IQ

Series D in 2010
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in providing diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device that measures critical parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to conduct in-depth analyses of various usage scenarios and fault conditions. This analysis includes detailed insights based on type, location, application, and network performance, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the mobile experience as perceived at the handset level, rather than merely assessing the network infrastructure. Through its services, Carrier IQ aims to enhance the overall quality of mobile services.

Icera

Private Equity Round in 2010
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Icera

Private Equity Round in 2009
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

XConnect Global Networks

Series B in 2009
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.

Ubidyne

Series B in 2009
Ubidyne is a technology company founded in 2005, specializing in digital active antenna technology. The company’s innovative Antenna Embedded Radio technology integrates micro-radio systems within wireless antennas, revolutionizing mobile communications by eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers. Ubidyne's products are designed to support a wide range of mobile communication standards, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE, and are compatible with both CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces. This advanced technology enables efficient deployment of multi-standard wireless services, enhancing coverage, capacity, and energy efficiency of mobile networks globally. Ubidyne's solutions cater to various applications, from pico cells to smart macro cells and distributed in-building systems.

Transera

Series C in 2009
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. Transera's software suite includes features such as customer behavior analytics, performance tracking, and seamless integration with CRM, WFM, and telephony systems. It caters to diverse industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, serving both domestic and international clients. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.

Pontis

Series C in 2009
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Cambridge Broadband Networks develops and deploys microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunication network providers globally. It offers the VectaStar platform, providing mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions, along with a network management system and configuration application. The company also delivers consultancy services for network design and deployment.

Telepo

Venture Round in 2008
Telepo is a Swedish company based in Stockholm, founded in 2003, that specializes in enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions for businesses and service providers. It offers a range of business communication services, including single number reach, presence, personal call routing, unified messaging, and integration with third-party applications. Telepo's solutions integrate mobile, fixed, and IP-based communications networks, providing features such as over-the-air deployment, configuration, and remote diagnostics of devices and services. The company also offers professional services like technical pre-studies, customization, training, consulting, project management, and implementation. Additionally, Telepo provides cloud communications software, including unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms to service providers, mobile operators, and carriers across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

WiChorus

Series C in 2008
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

Xelerated

Series E in 2008
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer networking equipment. The company offers HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance for various applications, including carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a comprehensive Software Development Kit that facilitates the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of forwarding plane applications. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and offers a Precision Time Solution that supports Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated's solutions cater to data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000, Xelerated is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.

Mu Dynamics

Series C in 2008
Mu Dynamics is a provider of proactive service assurance solutions aimed at network operators, product suppliers, government agencies, and network vendors. The company focuses on enhancing the quality, reliability, and robustness of networks, enabling operators to minimize downtime and maintain revenue-critical next-generation IP services. Its flagship offering, the Service Analyzer, serves as a comprehensive platform that identifies vulnerabilities within IP-based applications and networks. This tool generates actionable remediation information to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented fixes through an integrated regression database. By addressing issues proactively, Mu Dynamics helps clients reduce customer churn and avoid the costs associated with service interruptions.

RGB Networks

Series D in 2008
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

United Mobile

Venture Round in 2008
United Mobile allows travelers to use their cell phones and make calls at low prices (without roaming fees) while traveling abroad. The company operates a global cell network and sells United Mobile SIM cards that enable a user's cell phone to make calls on United Mobile's network. As a low-cost calling option for international travelers, United Mobile offers an alternative to [Skype](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/skype).

WiChorus

Series B in 2007
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

Icera

Series D in 2007
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ubiquisys

Series B in 2007
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Xelerated

Series D in 2007
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer networking equipment. The company offers HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance for various applications, including carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a comprehensive Software Development Kit that facilitates the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of forwarding plane applications. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and offers a Precision Time Solution that supports Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated's solutions cater to data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000, Xelerated is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.

XConnect Global Networks

Series A in 2007
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.

Azea Networks

Series D in 2007
Azea Networks Limited, provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions Azea Networks provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions that allow operators to exploit the full potential of their existing cable assets. Azea is uniquely focused on delivering substantial, and cost effective, capacity gains over existing undersea systems. The Azea team combines extensive optical engineering experience in characterisation, system design, modelling and product implementation to provide technologies and services that are a compelling alternative to the cost and risk of deploying new submarine cable systems. Azea’s head office is in London, with manufacturing in Scotland and a number of regional support offices.

Pontis

Series B in 2007
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Carrier IQ

Series B in 2007
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in providing diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device that measures critical parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to conduct in-depth analyses of various usage scenarios and fault conditions. This analysis includes detailed insights based on type, location, application, and network performance, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the mobile experience as perceived at the handset level, rather than merely assessing the network infrastructure. Through its services, Carrier IQ aims to enhance the overall quality of mobile services.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

Series E in 2007
Cambridge Broadband Networks develops and deploys microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunication network providers globally. It offers the VectaStar platform, providing mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions, along with a network management system and configuration application. The company also delivers consultancy services for network design and deployment.

Medio

Series B in 2006
Medio is a company that specializes in optimizing mobile customer acquisition, retention, and monetization through a cloud-based analytics platform. By utilizing predictive models, Medio offers personalized recommendations and tailored marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement for mobile operators and publishers. The firm collaborates with notable brands such as Rovio, Verizon, and T-Mobile to improve customer experiences and maximize lifetime value. Founded in September 2004 and headquartered in Washington, United States, Medio is privately owned by several investment firms, including Accel Partners, Trilogy Equity Partners, Frazier Technology Ventures, and Mohr Davidow Ventures.

Transera

Series C in 2006
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. Transera's software suite includes features such as customer behavior analytics, performance tracking, and seamless integration with CRM, WFM, and telephony systems. It caters to diverse industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, serving both domestic and international clients. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.

Resolute Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Resolute Networks is a prominent provider of standards-compliant core technology and subsystem solutions, specializing in Circuit Emulation Services (CES) and Synchronization over Packet applications. The company's offerings facilitate high-performance converged voice and data telecommunications over Ethernet, IP, or MPLS infrastructures. Resolute Networks' CES subsystems have garnered recognition from leading network equipment manufacturers worldwide, establishing the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector. Formed through the merger of Redux Communications and Lycium Networks, Resolute Networks is committed to supporting the partners and customers of both predecessor companies, solidifying its position in the market.

Mobile Cohesion

Series B in 2006
As of July 6, 2008, Mobile Cohesion, Ltd. went out of business. Mobile Cohesion, Ltd. provides partner relationship management solutions for the telecommunications industry. Its products include 3PRM, which enables application developers and service providers to develop, deploy, and execute convergent services; HYDRA, a definitive platform for performance and profit focused partner management for operators, MVNOs, and aggregators; and HYDRALIVE, a hosted partner management solution. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

Telepo

Series A in 2006
Telepo is a Swedish company based in Stockholm, founded in 2003, that specializes in enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions for businesses and service providers. It offers a range of business communication services, including single number reach, presence, personal call routing, unified messaging, and integration with third-party applications. Telepo's solutions integrate mobile, fixed, and IP-based communications networks, providing features such as over-the-air deployment, configuration, and remote diagnostics of devices and services. The company also offers professional services like technical pre-studies, customization, training, consulting, project management, and implementation. Additionally, Telepo provides cloud communications software, including unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms to service providers, mobile operators, and carriers across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Sonim Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Sonim Technologies designs and sells ultra-rugged mobile devices and related solutions for task workers who operate in harsh or mission-critical environments. It manufactures rugged smartphones capable of connecting to public and private networks, together with industrial-grade accessories, cloud-based software, and deployment tools such as a portable Rapid Deployment Kit. The company markets its products primarily through wireless carriers in the United States and Canada and serves sectors including transportation and logistics, construction, manufacturing, facilities management, energy and utilities, and public services. Its offerings are positioned for customers who require durable devices for demanding job sites and field operations, with software and services that enable device management, deployment, and communications across enterprise networks.

Ubiquisys

Series A in 2006
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Carrier IQ

Series A in 2006
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in providing diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device that measures critical parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to conduct in-depth analyses of various usage scenarios and fault conditions. This analysis includes detailed insights based on type, location, application, and network performance, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the mobile experience as perceived at the handset level, rather than merely assessing the network infrastructure. Through its services, Carrier IQ aims to enhance the overall quality of mobile services.

WiChorus

Series B in 2006
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

Mu Dynamics

Series B in 2006
Mu Dynamics is a provider of proactive service assurance solutions aimed at network operators, product suppliers, government agencies, and network vendors. The company focuses on enhancing the quality, reliability, and robustness of networks, enabling operators to minimize downtime and maintain revenue-critical next-generation IP services. Its flagship offering, the Service Analyzer, serves as a comprehensive platform that identifies vulnerabilities within IP-based applications and networks. This tool generates actionable remediation information to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented fixes through an integrated regression database. By addressing issues proactively, Mu Dynamics helps clients reduce customer churn and avoid the costs associated with service interruptions.

RGB Networks

Series C in 2006
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

Icera

Series C in 2006
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

Series D in 2006
Cambridge Broadband Networks develops and deploys microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunication network providers globally. It offers the VectaStar platform, providing mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions, along with a network management system and configuration application. The company also delivers consultancy services for network design and deployment.

Volantis Systems

Venture Round in 2005
Volantis Systems Limited specializes in intelligent content adaptation solutions for the mobile internet market. The company provides a Content Delivery Platform (CDP), which includes a suite of mobile portal and e-commerce applications designed to enable mobile operators to promote, sell, and deliver content from various sources. Key components of the CDP include the Mobile Development Framework, which features a device adaptation engine; the Mobile Content Storefront for managing storefronts; and Buzzcast, which integrates multiple content feeds and personalizes them for users. Other offerings include the Mobile Content Transcoder for converting PC-oriented sites to mobile formats, Feed Builder for enhancing subscriber loyalty, and Site Builder for creating personal mobile websites. Volantis also offers the Mobility Server, a Java-based platform for developing and running mobile applications, Ubik.com for designing and hosting mobile websites, and Volantis Framework 5.3, which aids in building portals and applications with customizable user interface components. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, the company serves a diverse clientele including mobile carriers, media, entertainment, financial services, and online businesses, with additional offices in Washington, Hong Kong, Krakow, and Pune.

Ceon

Venture Round in 2005
Ceon Corporation specializes in providing software solutions for communication service providers (CSPs). Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Ceon offers products such as Product Control Center, Intelligent Order Manager, Intelligent Activation Server, Adapter Library, and various Service Modules. These products enable CSPs to manage product offerings, handle orders, activate services, develop connectivity adapters, and more. Additionally, Ceon provides services including business analysis, system design, program management, installation support, and post-deployment maintenance. As of 2008, Ceon operates as a subsidiary of Convergys Corporation.

Ubidyne

Series A in 2005
Ubidyne is a technology company founded in 2005, specializing in digital active antenna technology. The company’s innovative Antenna Embedded Radio technology integrates micro-radio systems within wireless antennas, revolutionizing mobile communications by eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers. Ubidyne's products are designed to support a wide range of mobile communication standards, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE, and are compatible with both CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces. This advanced technology enables efficient deployment of multi-standard wireless services, enhancing coverage, capacity, and energy efficiency of mobile networks globally. Ubidyne's solutions cater to various applications, from pico cells to smart macro cells and distributed in-building systems.

Transera

Series B in 2005
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. Transera's software suite includes features such as customer behavior analytics, performance tracking, and seamless integration with CRM, WFM, and telephony systems. It caters to diverse industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, serving both domestic and international clients. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.

Big Bear Networks

Series D in 2005
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Entrisphere

Series C in 2005
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment designed for broadband service providers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company develops products like the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various communication interfaces such as voice over packet, IPTV, DSL, and both B-PON and GPON technologies. Entrisphere also offers a range of optical network terminals (ONTs) and optical network units (ONUs) suitable for different deployment scenarios, including single-family homes and multi-tenant buildings, along with OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. In addition to hardware solutions, Entrisphere provides essential support services such as network planning, installation, and maintenance, ensuring efficient operation for telecommunications carriers. As of February 2007, Entrisphere, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co.

Xelerated

Series C in 2005
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer networking equipment. The company offers HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance for various applications, including carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a comprehensive Software Development Kit that facilitates the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of forwarding plane applications. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and offers a Precision Time Solution that supports Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated's solutions cater to data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000, Xelerated is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.

CHECK24 Ventures

Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 2016, CHECK24 Ventures is the venture capital arm of CHECK24, operating independently. It focuses on providing seed and growth financing to young internet companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a focus on financial technology, insurance technology, online marketplaces, and software sectors.

Airgo Networks

Series E in 2005
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.

Azea Networks

Series C in 2005
Azea Networks Limited, provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions Azea Networks provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions that allow operators to exploit the full potential of their existing cable assets. Azea is uniquely focused on delivering substantial, and cost effective, capacity gains over existing undersea systems. The Azea team combines extensive optical engineering experience in characterisation, system design, modelling and product implementation to provide technologies and services that are a compelling alternative to the cost and risk of deploying new submarine cable systems. Azea’s head office is in London, with manufacturing in Scotland and a number of regional support offices.

Resolute Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Resolute Networks is a prominent provider of standards-compliant core technology and subsystem solutions, specializing in Circuit Emulation Services (CES) and Synchronization over Packet applications. The company's offerings facilitate high-performance converged voice and data telecommunications over Ethernet, IP, or MPLS infrastructures. Resolute Networks' CES subsystems have garnered recognition from leading network equipment manufacturers worldwide, establishing the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector. Formed through the merger of Redux Communications and Lycium Networks, Resolute Networks is committed to supporting the partners and customers of both predecessor companies, solidifying its position in the market.

RGB Networks

Series B in 2005
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

Mu Dynamics

Series A in 2005
Mu Dynamics is a provider of proactive service assurance solutions aimed at network operators, product suppliers, government agencies, and network vendors. The company focuses on enhancing the quality, reliability, and robustness of networks, enabling operators to minimize downtime and maintain revenue-critical next-generation IP services. Its flagship offering, the Service Analyzer, serves as a comprehensive platform that identifies vulnerabilities within IP-based applications and networks. This tool generates actionable remediation information to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented fixes through an integrated regression database. By addressing issues proactively, Mu Dynamics helps clients reduce customer churn and avoid the costs associated with service interruptions.

Kagoor Networks

Series D in 2004
Kagoor Networks is a leading provider of session border control technology aimed at facilitating the delivery of Internet Protocol communications services. The company specializes in addressing the technical challenges that carriers typically encounter at the borders of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks. With its extensive technical expertise, Kagoor offers a range of solutions that enhance interoperability, security, network address translation, bandwidth management, and service level assurance. Their flagship products include the VoiceFlow series of session border controllers, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Transera

Series A in 2004
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. Transera's software suite includes features such as customer behavior analytics, performance tracking, and seamless integration with CRM, WFM, and telephony systems. It caters to diverse industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, serving both domestic and international clients. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.

Icera

Series B in 2004
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Omneon

Venture Round in 2004
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Raytheon BBN Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Started in 1948 by MIT professors, BBN Technologies has churned out technologies ranging from packet switching (1969) to the first network email (1971) to the first router (1976). The legendary R&D organization changed hands several times, most recently being acquired by Raytheon on September 1, 2009, following a management-led buyout from Verizon five years earlier. With expertise spanning information security, speech and language processing, networking, distributed systems, and sensing and control systems, BBN scientists and engineers have amassed a substantial collection of innovations and patented solutions.

Airgo Networks

Series D in 2004
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.

Big Bear Networks

Series C in 2003
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Peribit Networks

Series D in 2003
Peribit Networks, founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in WAN optimization solutions designed to enhance network performance for enterprise customers. The company offers a range of platforms and software that enable increased WAN capacity, faster application performance, and prioritized application delivery, while also providing visibility into network and application performance. Utilizing its proprietary Molecular Sequence Reduction (MSR) technology, Peribit Networks effectively analyzes and eliminates redundant data from WAN traffic, which can account for 70% to 90% of capacity being wasted on repetitive information. This innovative approach allows applications to operate significantly more efficiently over the WAN, benefiting over 900 enterprise customers globally.

FlexLight Networks

Series C in 2003
Founded in September 2000 by a dynamic team of high-powered and experienced optical network specialists, FlexLight's suite of optical access products leverages leading-edge technology to deliver a solution that conquers last-mile bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizes service flexibility. FlexLight's seed funding of $9 million comes from America's Coral Ventures, a private venture capital firm that manages more than $300 million of capital in five funds, and from Israel's Concord Venture Capital Fund, a firm that offers exceptional entrepreneurs the capital, guidance and industry contacts they need to become leaders in their field.

Atrica

Series D in 2003
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.

Airgo Networks

Series C in 2003
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.

Leapstone Systems

Series B in 2003
Leapstone Systems, Inc. specializes in communication software solutions tailored for network operators in the United States. The company offers the Communications Convergence Engine, a versatile software platform that facilitates the design, packaging, deployment, and management of diverse content and services. Its product suite includes serviceBROKER, which allows operators to seamlessly integrate various services such as voice and IPTV. By providing a unified platform for creating and managing converged video, voice, and data service bundles, Leapstone Systems enables wireline, wireless, and cable operators to enhance their service offerings across multiple networks and devices.

NetVmg

Series D in 2003
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software designed to optimize internet performance for businesses. Founded in May 2000, it provides solutions that help organizations enhance application performance and reduce costs by managing internet protocol traffic across multiple networks. Its product offerings include hardware platforms tailored for different business sizes, such as the FCP 500 for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 for smaller sites. In 2003, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation, further expanding its capabilities in delivering reliable traffic management services for mission-critical applications.

Wily Technology

Series C in 2003
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Entrisphere

Series B in 2002
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment designed for broadband service providers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company develops products like the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various communication interfaces such as voice over packet, IPTV, DSL, and both B-PON and GPON technologies. Entrisphere also offers a range of optical network terminals (ONTs) and optical network units (ONUs) suitable for different deployment scenarios, including single-family homes and multi-tenant buildings, along with OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. In addition to hardware solutions, Entrisphere provides essential support services such as network planning, installation, and maintenance, ensuring efficient operation for telecommunications carriers. As of February 2007, Entrisphere, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co.

Lycium Networks

Venture Round in 2002
Lycium Networks is a technology company specializing in high-speed convergence solutions that integrate voice and data over next-generation networks. Founded by Doron Barack, Ron Cohen, and Yehuda Wieder, the company leverages the team's extensive experience in the communications industry. Lycium Networks has developed System on Chip (SoC) technology, specifically its Meridian SoC, which provides circuit emulation services. This technology supports SDH/SONET protection and incorporates operation, administration, and management mechanisms, enabling the synchronization and multiplexing of TDM services over packet-switched networks. By delivering these advanced capabilities, Lycium Networks empowers communications equipment vendors to offer significant advantages to operators and end-users.
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