Quantinium
Seed Round in 2024
Quantinium develops pioneering blockchain infrastructure, setting industry benchmarks in speed, security, and reliability. It incorporates decentralization, scalability, sustainability, and cybersecurity, facilitating Quantum Wi-Fi, a decentralized global Software-defined Wireless Network (SDWN). This technology transforms isolated Wi-Fi networks into interconnected ecosystems, enabling users to share surplus internet capacity.
Fly.io is a company that provides an Application Delivery Network (ADN) designed to connect website owners with their customers effectively. Its platform allows users to build application servers using JavaScript, enabling them to write, test, and run code locally before deploying it. By utilizing a network of servers, Fly.io accepts visitor traffic, processes requests through middleware, and routes them to backend applications. This infrastructure allows website owners to direct their visitors securely and efficiently, ensuring that applications can scale and operate close to end users.
Forward Networks
Series D in 2023
Forward Networks, founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing software for network verification and automation. The company offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to manage data centers and wide-area networks, along with Forward Essentials, a web application that provides real-time network state access, helping engineers and operators swiftly identify and resolve network issues. Their core product is an innovative platform delivering network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling, designed to minimize costly outages by enabling users to visualize complex networks, debug problems quickly, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in legacy, SDN, or hybrid environments.
Isovalent
Series B in 2022
Isovalent develops open-source software and enterprise solutions for cloud-native networking, security, and observability. Its flagship product, Cilium, enables enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in modern environments. Isovalent serves leading global organizations and has offices in Cupertino, CA and Zurich, Switzerland.
Fly.io is a company that provides an Application Delivery Network (ADN) designed to connect website owners with their customers effectively. Its platform allows users to build application servers using JavaScript, enabling them to write, test, and run code locally before deploying it. By utilizing a network of servers, Fly.io accepts visitor traffic, processes requests through middleware, and routes them to backend applications. This infrastructure allows website owners to direct their visitors securely and efficiently, ensuring that applications can scale and operate close to end users.
Helium
Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.
Clubhouse
Series C in 2021
Clubhouse is an audio-based social media platform that facilitates casual conversations and connection-building among users. It is designed for live, audio-only interactions where individuals can join group chats, engage in discussions, and discover new topics and people through their networks. Users can drop into conversations with friends or others they follow, providing a space for spontaneous dialogues and connection. The platform emphasizes the value of authentic communication, enabling individuals to connect with both familiar and new voices in an informal setting.
Clubhouse
Series B in 2021
Clubhouse is an audio-based social media platform that facilitates casual conversations and connection-building among users. It is designed for live, audio-only interactions where individuals can join group chats, engage in discussions, and discover new topics and people through their networks. Users can drop into conversations with friends or others they follow, providing a space for spontaneous dialogues and connection. The platform emphasizes the value of authentic communication, enabling individuals to connect with both familiar and new voices in an informal setting.
Isovalent
Series A in 2020
Isovalent develops open-source software and enterprise solutions for cloud-native networking, security, and observability. Its flagship product, Cilium, enables enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in modern environments. Isovalent serves leading global organizations and has offices in Cupertino, CA and Zurich, Switzerland.
Clubhouse
Series A in 2020
Clubhouse is an audio-based social media platform that facilitates casual conversations and connection-building among users. It is designed for live, audio-only interactions where individuals can join group chats, engage in discussions, and discover new topics and people through their networks. Users can drop into conversations with friends or others they follow, providing a space for spontaneous dialogues and connection. The platform emphasizes the value of authentic communication, enabling individuals to connect with both familiar and new voices in an informal setting.
Forward Networks
Series C in 2019
Forward Networks, founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing software for network verification and automation. The company offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to manage data centers and wide-area networks, along with Forward Essentials, a web application that provides real-time network state access, helping engineers and operators swiftly identify and resolve network issues. Their core product is an innovative platform delivering network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling, designed to minimize costly outages by enabling users to visualize complex networks, debug problems quickly, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in legacy, SDN, or hybrid environments.
Lunchclub
Seed Round in 2019
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating introductions for one-on-one meetings, whether for lunch, coffee, or video calls. Its service aims to connect individuals seeking future business partners, team members, or investors, enabling users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their professional goals. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub enhances networking opportunities, allowing clients to support one another in their endeavors.
Cumulus Networks
Series D in 2018
Cumulus Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems for networking hardware applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Cary, North Carolina, the company aims to simplify data center operations through its innovative solutions. Cumulus Linux, its flagship product, facilitates the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, while Cumulus VX serves as a virtual appliance for testing its technology in various environments. Additionally, Cumulus Networks offers the Rack Management Platform for out-of-band management and NetQ, a telemetry-based system for fabric validation. The company provides a range of networking solutions, including cloud orchestration, data center automation, and network virtualization, catering to diverse customers from large web-scale operations to small businesses across multiple industries. As of June 2020, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Forward Networks
Series B in 2017
Forward Networks, founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing software for network verification and automation. The company offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to manage data centers and wide-area networks, along with Forward Essentials, a web application that provides real-time network state access, helping engineers and operators swiftly identify and resolve network issues. Their core product is an innovative platform delivering network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling, designed to minimize costly outages by enabling users to visualize complex networks, debug problems quickly, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in legacy, SDN, or hybrid environments.
Protocol Labs
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Protocol Labs is a lab dedicated to developing and deploying network protocols. It focuses on creating software systems that address significant challenges through innovative technology, user-centered design, and open-source methodologies.
Luma Home Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in designing and manufacturing Wi-Fi routers tailored for household networks. Founded by Dr. Paul Judge and Mike Van Bruinisse, Luma leverages their extensive experience in addressing complex networking and security challenges to meet the demands of the modern connected home. As households increasingly rely on numerous devices, Luma's mission is to provide a fast, simple, secure, and reliable home network solution that caters to current and future technology needs. In addition to its core Wi-Fi routers, the company also offers related products such as power cords, cables, and wireless router accessories. Luma Home Inc. operates as a subsidiary of First Alert, Inc.
Barefoot Networks
Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Cumulus Networks
Series C in 2016
Cumulus Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems for networking hardware applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Cary, North Carolina, the company aims to simplify data center operations through its innovative solutions. Cumulus Linux, its flagship product, facilitates the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, while Cumulus VX serves as a virtual appliance for testing its technology in various environments. Additionally, Cumulus Networks offers the Rack Management Platform for out-of-band management and NetQ, a telemetry-based system for fabric validation. The company provides a range of networking solutions, including cloud orchestration, data center automation, and network virtualization, catering to diverse customers from large web-scale operations to small businesses across multiple industries. As of June 2020, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Barefoot Networks
Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Stack Exchange
Venture Round in 2015
Stack Exchange Inc. operates a network of question-and-answer sites that cater to a diverse range of topics, including software programming, cooking, photography, and gaming. The platform enables users to ask and answer questions without the need for registration, facilitating open knowledge sharing among its community. A key feature of the company is Stack Overflow for Teams, which assists development teams in addressing their queries effectively. The company serves a wide audience, including programmers, researchers, photographers, and experts across various fields. Originally founded as Stack Overflow in 2008, it rebranded to Stack Exchange Inc. in March 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Forward Networks
Series A in 2014
Forward Networks, founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing software for network verification and automation. The company offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to manage data centers and wide-area networks, along with Forward Essentials, a web application that provides real-time network state access, helping engineers and operators swiftly identify and resolve network issues. Their core product is an innovative platform delivering network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling, designed to minimize costly outages by enabling users to visualize complex networks, debug problems quickly, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in legacy, SDN, or hybrid environments.
Barefoot Networks
Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Imgur, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in image hosting and sharing services, founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform allows users to share a variety of visual content, including photos, memes, GIFs, and visual stories, fostering engagement with social networks and online communities. Imgur's services are designed to entertain and inspire users, providing an endless stream of humorous, informative, and creative images from around the globe. The company focuses on delivering a user-friendly experience that promotes visual storytelling and community interaction.
Gainspeed
Series B in 2014
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.
Cumulus Networks
Series B in 2014
Cumulus Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems for networking hardware applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Cary, North Carolina, the company aims to simplify data center operations through its innovative solutions. Cumulus Linux, its flagship product, facilitates the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, while Cumulus VX serves as a virtual appliance for testing its technology in various environments. Additionally, Cumulus Networks offers the Rack Management Platform for out-of-band management and NetQ, a telemetry-based system for fabric validation. The company provides a range of networking solutions, including cloud orchestration, data center automation, and network virtualization, catering to diverse customers from large web-scale operations to small businesses across multiple industries. As of June 2020, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Cumulus Networks
Series A in 2013
Cumulus Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems for networking hardware applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Cary, North Carolina, the company aims to simplify data center operations through its innovative solutions. Cumulus Linux, its flagship product, facilitates the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, while Cumulus VX serves as a virtual appliance for testing its technology in various environments. Additionally, Cumulus Networks offers the Rack Management Platform for out-of-band management and NetQ, a telemetry-based system for fabric validation. The company provides a range of networking solutions, including cloud orchestration, data center automation, and network virtualization, catering to diverse customers from large web-scale operations to small businesses across multiple industries. As of June 2020, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Gainspeed
Series A in 2013
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.
Airtime is a social platform designed to foster genuine online interactions, aiming to create a welcoming environment for users. Founded by Sean Parker, the platform offers various virtual "rooms" where individuals can engage in live conversations about diverse interests, from music to art and comedy. Unlike traditional social networks that often promote isolation, Airtime encourages community building and real-time engagement. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google Ventures, and operates with a dedicated team of over 100 employees across three locations. Airtime focuses on enhancing the quality of online social experiences through its innovative video conversation features.
Nicira Networks
Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the transition of data centers to cloud infrastructure by virtualizing networking capabilities. Founded by leading researchers from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company aims to accelerate the adoption of elastic, scale-out data centers. Nicira's flagship product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical environment, enabling better control and management of logical networks. With a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs in networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is positioned to drive innovation in the field of cloud infrastructure.
Nicira Networks
Series B in 2010
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the transition of data centers to cloud infrastructure by virtualizing networking capabilities. Founded by leading researchers from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company aims to accelerate the adoption of elastic, scale-out data centers. Nicira's flagship product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical environment, enabling better control and management of logical networks. With a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs in networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is positioned to drive innovation in the field of cloud infrastructure.
Top Prospect
Seed Round in 2010
Top Prospect, Inc. is a social recruiting platform based in San Francisco, California, designed to facilitate job referrals among users. The platform allows individuals to connect through LinkedIn and Facebook, enabling them to recommend friends for various job opportunities. When a referral leads to a successful hire, the individual who made the introduction is rewarded with a referral bonus, fostering a culture of recognition for effective networking. By making the referral process transparent and accessible, Top Prospect enhances the reach of both employers and job seekers. The company has established partnerships with several organizations, including notable names such as Asana and Path, and continues to expand its network with new collaborations.