Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, outsourcing, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. The firm seeks ambitious founders and aims to help them build long-lasting, scalable businesses, often taking the lead or significant co-investor roles and providing strategic guidance, networks, and resources. It maintains an international footprint, including investments in India and other regions, reflecting a global approach to partnering with fast-growing companies. Sequoia emphasizes strong teams, innovative products or services, and the potential for rapid growth, positioning itself as a long-term partner for companies that redefine their markets.

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Investor

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Carl Eschenbach

Venture Partner

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

Partner, Operations and Experience

Jim Goetz

Partner

Patrick Grady

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Dannie Herzberg

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner

Douglas Leone

Partner

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Shaun Maguire

Partner

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Matthew Miller

Partner

Michael Moritz

Partner

Momo Ong

Scout

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Harshjit Sethi

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Teng Lei

Associate

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Early-Stage Partner

Don Vieira

Global Chief Policy Officer and Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Telecommunications

Summer Health

Series A in 2024
Summer Health facilitates convenient access to high-quality healthcare professionals via text messaging. It provides expert advice and reliable answers to users' health concerns.

Meter

Venture Round in 2024
Meter specializes in providing internet infrastructure solutions for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded with the mission to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and secure. Meter's full-stack approach combines purpose-built hardware, intuitive software, and streamlined operations, enabling companies to seamlessly run on reliable and modern networks.

Caresync.website

Series A in 2023
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Caresync.website

Series A in 2023
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Graphiant

Series B in 2023
Graphiant is a Silicon Valley-based networking company focused on software-defined wide area networking. Founded in 2020, it develops SD-WAN technology and offers Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that connects the enterprise WAN, hybrid cloud, network edge, customers, and partners, enabling rapid, enterprise-grade connectivity. Based in California, Graphiant aims to simplify and accelerate connectivity for large organizations by delivering agility and scalable network performance across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.

Summer Health

Seed Round in 2022
Summer Health facilitates convenient access to high-quality healthcare professionals via text messaging. It provides expert advice and reliable answers to users' health concerns.

Meter

Series B in 2022
Meter specializes in providing internet infrastructure solutions for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded with the mission to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and secure. Meter's full-stack approach combines purpose-built hardware, intuitive software, and streamlined operations, enabling companies to seamlessly run on reliable and modern networks.

Caresync.website

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.

Graphiant

Series A in 2020
Graphiant is a Silicon Valley-based networking company focused on software-defined wide area networking. Founded in 2020, it develops SD-WAN technology and offers Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that connects the enterprise WAN, hybrid cloud, network edge, customers, and partners, enabling rapid, enterprise-grade connectivity. Based in California, Graphiant aims to simplify and accelerate connectivity for large organizations by delivering agility and scalable network performance across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.

SignalWire

Series A in 2019
SignalWire is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2017, offering a cloud communication platform that enables developers to integrate voice, messaging, and video capabilities into their applications using real-time APIs. Their primary product, SignalWire CLOUD, built on FreeSWITCH technology, allows for the creation of communications products and applications. They also provide SignalWire STACK, an open-source communications platform, and SignalWire Documentation, a web socket-based protocol for client libraries and real-time call control. SignalWire's mission is to create a global network for secure, standards-based real-time communication, accessible via simple SDKs and programming interfaces. Their products support audio/video applications in mobile browsers, AI bots, PSTN termination, and more, with a fully distributed workforce spanning multiple countries and time zones.

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.

Viptela

Series C in 2016
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Ronglian Qimo

Series A in 2016
Ronglian Qimo is a technology-based company with AI and communication technology. They provide products for products for enterprise services and digital transformation. For inquiries, telephone and email are used.

Blue Danube Systems

Series B in 2015
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing next-generation wireless access solutions that enhance network capacity and quality of service for mobile networks. The company offers innovative products, including high-definition active antenna systems that integrate advanced hardware and intelligent software to optimize existing infrastructure, thereby improving the user experience. One of its notable offerings is BeamMaster, a platform focused on real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Founded in 2006, Blue Danube Systems is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office located in Warren, New Jersey. The company engages in strategic collaborations to further its mission of advancing telecommunications technology.

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.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Telcare

Series C in 2014
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.

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.

Viptela

Venture Round in 2014
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Viptela

Series B in 2013
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Blue Danube Systems

Venture Round in 2013
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing next-generation wireless access solutions that enhance network capacity and quality of service for mobile networks. The company offers innovative products, including high-definition active antenna systems that integrate advanced hardware and intelligent software to optimize existing infrastructure, thereby improving the user experience. One of its notable offerings is BeamMaster, a platform focused on real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Founded in 2006, Blue Danube Systems is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office located in Warren, New Jersey. The company engages in strategic collaborations to further its mission of advancing telecommunications technology.

WhatsApp

Series B in 2013
WhatsApp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app that enables users to exchange messages without paying for SMS. The service supports group chats and the sending of unlimited images, videos, and audio messages, using subscribers’ existing internet data plans. Available on major mobile platforms, WhatsApp focuses on simple, reliable communication for personal and small-group conversations worldwide.

R2 Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2013
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in power management technology, focusing on low-voltage transistors that enhance efficiency in various applications. Its product offerings include FasTrack, which supports envelope tracking, and FastLane, designed to optimize power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor aims to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation in devices, thereby improving frequency switching, bandwidth, and overall size. The company is led by industry veterans with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless, Inc. is a wireless infrastructure company based in Cupertino, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system designed to enhance connectivity for enterprises of all sizes. This innovative system centralizes key management, control, and data-plane functions within a virtualized entity that can be deployed as either a private or public cloud. Luminate Wireless enables businesses to expand capacity in a manner similar to Wi-Fi by using 4G LTE access points alongside existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. The company’s infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform offers consistent LTE coverage and simplifies mobile network access, providing flexible networking solutions that leverage Web-scale computing and cloud capabilities.

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.

Viptela

Series A in 2012
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Telcare

Series B in 2012
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Ruckus Wireless

Series G in 2012
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

R2 Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2012
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in power management technology, focusing on low-voltage transistors that enhance efficiency in various applications. Its product offerings include FasTrack, which supports envelope tracking, and FastLane, designed to optimize power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor aims to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation in devices, thereby improving frequency switching, bandwidth, and overall size. The company is led by industry veterans with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Jasper Technologies

Series D in 2012
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

RingCentral

Series D in 2011
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

WhatsApp

Series A in 2011
WhatsApp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app that enables users to exchange messages without paying for SMS. The service supports group chats and the sending of unlimited images, videos, and audio messages, using subscribers’ existing internet data plans. Available on major mobile platforms, WhatsApp focuses on simple, reliable communication for personal and small-group conversations worldwide.

Clickatell

Series B in 2011
Clickatell is a technology company that enables chat-based commerce and mobile messaging for businesses. Its platform supports real-time notifications, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, customer relationship management, and mobile payments, allowing brands to engage customers via SMS, chat, and other channels. It also offers on-device prepaid top-up services and USSD-based self-service banking features, along with security tools such as multi-factor authentication and a digital contact center solution for real-time agent support. Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Platform facilitates creating and growing customer relationships through chat, engagement, and payment solutions, enabling organizations to manage millions of conversations and transactions without apps or cash. The company serves enterprises, government, and developers worldwide, with offices in the United States, South Africa, and Nigeria. Founded in 2000, Clickatell focuses on connecting brands with customers through chat and mobile messaging across global markets.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

RingCentral

Series C in 2010
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Sipera Systems

Series D in 2010
Sipera Systems is a leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

Hantele

Series B in 2010
Guangzhou Hantele Communication Co., Ltd specializes in integrated mobile communication network solutions, focusing on the development and provision of technology services and related products. Established in 2006 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of services including network planning optimization, maintenance solutions, and intelligent network optimization platforms. Additionally, Hantele provides data analysis systems, signaling optimization software, and daily network index optimization. With a commitment to advancing communication technology, the firm employs a team of technical professionals, a significant portion of whom have experience with major manufacturers in the industry. Hantele has also achieved certification as a high-tech enterprise in Guangdong Province, emphasizing its dedication to innovation and quality in the telecommunications sector.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Debt Financing in 2010
Oorja Fuel Cells, founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, are applicable across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Oorja's technology combines the advantages of fuel cells and traditional batteries to deliver high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves diverse sectors such as original equipment manufacturers, logistics providers, automotive manufacturers, and food processing companies, helping them to reduce their environmental impact by minimizing harmful gas emissions.

Rayspan

Series B in 2009
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

R2 Semiconductor

Series A in 2009
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in power management technology, focusing on low-voltage transistors that enhance efficiency in various applications. Its product offerings include FasTrack, which supports envelope tracking, and FastLane, designed to optimize power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor aims to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation in devices, thereby improving frequency switching, bandwidth, and overall size. The company is led by industry veterans with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Jasper Technologies

Series C in 2008
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Maxscend Technologies

Series B in 2008
Founded by Silicon Valley returnees in Shanghai in 2006, Maxscend Technologies specializes in the research, development, and sales of digital television receiver chips for mobile devices. The company offers one-stop solutions to clients, enabling them to cater to both domestic and international markets.

RingCentral

Series B in 2008
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Metaswitch Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Metaswitch Networks Ltd. is a prominent provider of communications software solutions, specializing in the transition of networks to open, next-generation architectures. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Enfield, United Kingdom, with additional offices across major global cities, the company delivers a range of products, including 5G core solutions, protocol stacks for original equipment manufacturers, and various communication services such as VoIP, voice interconnect, and cloud network virtualization. Metaswitch's offerings also include MaX by Metaswitch, a product suite that enhances collaboration features for mobile network operators, allowing them to deliver comprehensive services to both businesses and consumers. Furthermore, the company provides professional services, technical support, and training to optimize the deployment and management of its solutions. Its reliable, scalable systems are utilized by numerous network operators globally and are integral to many leading communications equipment manufacturers.

Rayspan

Series A in 2008
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

Silent Communication

Venture Round in 2007
Silent Communication, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in mobile value-added services, focusing on call management, messaging, and visual voicemail solutions for mobile devices. The company has developed a Device and Network Agnostic (DANA) deployment technology that enhances the delivery of visual voicemail services. This innovative technology allows mobile operators to improve their messaging platforms, significantly reducing the number of missed incoming calls while simultaneously increasing revenue potential for the operators. Silent Communication aims to redefine communication services in the mobile industry by providing efficient and user-friendly solutions.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Ruckus Wireless

Series E in 2007
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Sipera Systems

Series C in 2007
Sipera Systems is a leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

RingCentral

Series A in 2007
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Santur

Series D in 2007
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

Jasper Technologies

Series B in 2007
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Turin Networks

Series B in 2007
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series B in 2007
Oorja Fuel Cells, founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, are applicable across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Oorja's technology combines the advantages of fuel cells and traditional batteries to deliver high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves diverse sectors such as original equipment manufacturers, logistics providers, automotive manufacturers, and food processing companies, helping them to reduce their environmental impact by minimizing harmful gas emissions.

Fon

Series B in 2007
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Ruckus Wireless

Series D in 2006
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Clickatell

Series A in 2006
Clickatell is a technology company that enables chat-based commerce and mobile messaging for businesses. Its platform supports real-time notifications, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, customer relationship management, and mobile payments, allowing brands to engage customers via SMS, chat, and other channels. It also offers on-device prepaid top-up services and USSD-based self-service banking features, along with security tools such as multi-factor authentication and a digital contact center solution for real-time agent support. Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Platform facilitates creating and growing customer relationships through chat, engagement, and payment solutions, enabling organizations to manage millions of conversations and transactions without apps or cash. The company serves enterprises, government, and developers worldwide, with offices in the United States, South Africa, and Nigeria. Founded in 2000, Clickatell focuses on connecting brands with customers through chat and mobile messaging across global markets.

Maxscend Technologies

Series A in 2006
Founded by Silicon Valley returnees in Shanghai in 2006, Maxscend Technologies specializes in the research, development, and sales of digital television receiver chips for mobile devices. The company offers one-stop solutions to clients, enabling them to cater to both domestic and international markets.

Quantenna Communications

Series A in 2006
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series A in 2006
Oorja Fuel Cells, founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, are applicable across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Oorja's technology combines the advantages of fuel cells and traditional batteries to deliver high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves diverse sectors such as original equipment manufacturers, logistics providers, automotive manufacturers, and food processing companies, helping them to reduce their environmental impact by minimizing harmful gas emissions.

Dblur Technologies

Series B in 2006
Dblur Technologies specializes in software lens technology designed for various camera types, including cellular, digital, security, medical, and automotive cameras. Established in 2000 and located in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, the company focuses on delivering innovative software solutions primarily to camera manufacturers. Dblur Technologies also provides cost-effective solutions for mobile phone camera vendors, assisting in the design of miniature cameras.

GotoTel

Series A in 2006
GotoTel is a Chinese company focused on mobile informational products and services. It has focused on the integration of wired internet and wireless internet since its establishment. Through its cooperative relationship with China Mobile, GotoTel launched a phone search service in August 2004. Now, with two hundred million users of China Mobile, it has become the phone search service provider with the widest coverage of international users. Beijing GotoTel Information Technology was jointly founded by Mr. Liao Jieyuan and a group of experts of the voice industry in China in July 2003. It owns 8 branches in China and has a registered capital of 10 million.

Sipera Systems

Series B in 2006
Sipera Systems is a leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

Fon

Series A in 2006
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.

Beceem Communications

Series C in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

RingCentral

Venture Round in 2006
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Comviva Technologies

Series A in 2005
Comviva Technologies, formerly known as Bharti Telesoft, specializes in providing integrated value-added services (VAS) tailored for mobile operators in emerging markets. The company has successfully deployed its solutions for over 100 mobile operators across more than 80 countries, impacting one in three mobile users in regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Comviva's diverse portfolio includes offerings in mobile finance, content and infotainment, customer value management, messaging, and mobile data services. These solutions empower telecom companies to enhance customer experiences, streamline costs, and drive revenue growth through services like mobile music, mobile money, and targeted advertising campaigns. The company is backed by notable investors including the Bharti Group, Sequoia Capital, and Cisco.

Ruckus Wireless

Series B in 2005
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Stoke

Series B in 2005
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Navini Networks

Series E in 2005
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Beceem Communications

Series B in 2005
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Xceive

Series C in 2005
Xceive is a fabless semiconductor company established in July 2001 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company specializes in developing radio frequency-to-baseband silicon tuner integrated circuits for the digital home, including personal computers and digital television markets. Xceive's product offerings consist of broadband transceivers suitable for both analog-only and hybrid analog/digital televisions, as well as single-chip hybrid tuners and silicon television tuners designed for flat panel displays. With a focus on becoming a leading producer in this sector, Xceive targets a significant addressable market valued at $3 billion.

Big Bear Networks

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

Santur

Series C in 2005
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

Jasper Technologies

Series A in 2005
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

T-Networks

Series C in 2005
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Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

Navini Networks

Series D in 2004
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Ruckus Wireless

Seed Round in 2004
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Ruckus Wireless

Series A in 2004
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Ikanos

Series E in 2004
Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.

Beceem Communications

Series A in 2004
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Turin Networks

Series F in 2004
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.

Celion Networks

Series C in 2003
Celion Networks, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets enterprise optical networking products. The company markets an enterprise-class solution that enables transport of data over distance. It provides customer solutions for network design and dark fiber acquisition, hardware installation, network management, and long-term maintenance.

Big Bear Networks

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

Spatial Wireless

Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in manufacturing software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company focuses on the development and deployment of distributed mobile switching solutions, including its flagship product, Spatial Atrium. This distributed architecture switch functions as a mobile switching center, gateway MSC, and offers network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of mobile network infrastructure through its innovative software solutions.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems is a provider of advanced networking switching products tailored for the communications market. The company specializes in carrier-class, next-generation switches that facilitate both trunk and line functionality, enabling seamless migration from circuit to packet-based systems. Its core offerings include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband solutions. Through its innovative technology, Santera Systems delivers substantial capital and operating cost efficiencies ranging from 50 to 70 percent, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking to optimize their voice and data transmission capabilities.

Navini Networks

Series C in 2003
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Brecis Communications

Series C in 2003
Brecis Communications is a communications company that specializes in advanced broadband multi-service network processor architectures. The company provides multiservice processors designed to assist enterprises and small businesses in implementing managed security and enhanced broadband services. Brecis develops embedded solutions for a range of applications, including security appliances, broadband routers, multiservice access devices, integrated access devices, and VoIP gateways. Their offerings include both silicon and software platforms that encompass voice processing, security, and packet processing capabilities, enabling efficient and secure communication solutions for various industries.
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