Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm, founded in 1911 and based in Redwood City, California. With approximately $4 billion in assets under management, the firm invests globally in startups across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, information technology, and deep tech, from seed stage to growth. Bessemer's partners are dedicated to supporting founders by providing guidance and resources throughout the company's lifecycle. The firm has a notable track record of backing early-stage investments in companies such as Pinterest, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a significant role in the development of 117 IPOs, including notable names like Twilio and LinkedIn. With funds targeting a range of sectors, Bessemer Venture Partners exemplifies a commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring businesses.

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Tom Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

William Burgin

Partner

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Libbie Frost

Investor

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Scott Smith

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in Telecommunications

WiredScore

Series B in 2022
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Courier

Series B in 2022
Courier provides an API that enables developers to manage and route user notifications across various communication channels, such as email and messaging platforms. By leveraging user engagement data and online status, the API optimizes notification delivery, ensuring that messages reach users through the most effective medium. The company's notification management software allows clients to create reusable messages that can be customized for different channels, facilitating timely and targeted communication. Over the years, Courier has adapted to technological advancements while maintaining a stable management approach, emphasizing the importance of customer success. The company has developed long-lasting relationships with its largest clients, continually collaborating to meet their evolving needs.

Teleport

Series C in 2022
Teleport develops software products that allow businesses to deploy and manage applications across cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure environments. Its products include unified access platform, Teleport server access, Teleport Kubernetes access, Teleport application access, and Teleport cloud. Teleport was formerly known as Gravitational, Inc. and changed its name to Teleport in November 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Oakland, California. It has additional offices in Seattle, Washington; and Toronto, Canada.

DriveNets

Series B in 2021
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Fuze

Venture Round in 2021
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Courier

Series A in 2020
Courier provides an API that enables developers to manage and route user notifications across various communication channels, such as email and messaging platforms. By leveraging user engagement data and online status, the API optimizes notification delivery, ensuring that messages reach users through the most effective medium. The company's notification management software allows clients to create reusable messages that can be customized for different channels, facilitating timely and targeted communication. Over the years, Courier has adapted to technological advancements while maintaining a stable management approach, emphasizing the importance of customer success. The company has developed long-lasting relationships with its largest clients, continually collaborating to meet their evolving needs.

Courier

Venture Round in 2020
Courier provides an API that enables developers to manage and route user notifications across various communication channels, such as email and messaging platforms. By leveraging user engagement data and online status, the API optimizes notification delivery, ensuring that messages reach users through the most effective medium. The company's notification management software allows clients to create reusable messages that can be customized for different channels, facilitating timely and targeted communication. Over the years, Courier has adapted to technological advancements while maintaining a stable management approach, emphasizing the importance of customer success. The company has developed long-lasting relationships with its largest clients, continually collaborating to meet their evolving needs.

Affirmed Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

DriveNets

Series A in 2019
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

WiredScore

Series A in 2018
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Fuze

Series F in 2018
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Intercom

Series D in 2018
Intercom, Inc. is a customer communication platform designed for web and mobile businesses to facilitate personalized interactions with their customers at scale. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Dublin, the company provides a suite of tools that enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey. These tools include Acquire for live chat with website visitors, Engage for targeted onboarding and retention messaging, Learn for gathering customer feedback, and Support for assistance within applications and via email. Intercom's platform operates seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android, enabling businesses to deliver messenger-based experiences that enhance their relationships with customers. The company serves over 30,000 paying customers globally and is recognized for powering approximately 500 million conversations each month. Its mission is to make internet business interactions more personal, reflecting a commitment to improving customer experience.

WiredScore

Venture Round in 2017
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Fuze

Series E in 2017
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Intercom

Series C in 2017
Intercom, Inc. is a customer communication platform designed for web and mobile businesses to facilitate personalized interactions with their customers at scale. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Dublin, the company provides a suite of tools that enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey. These tools include Acquire for live chat with website visitors, Engage for targeted onboarding and retention messaging, Learn for gathering customer feedback, and Support for assistance within applications and via email. Intercom's platform operates seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android, enabling businesses to deliver messenger-based experiences that enhance their relationships with customers. The company serves over 30,000 paying customers globally and is recognized for powering approximately 500 million conversations each month. Its mission is to make internet business interactions more personal, reflecting a commitment to improving customer experience.

Intercom

Series C in 2016
Intercom, Inc. is a customer communication platform designed for web and mobile businesses to facilitate personalized interactions with their customers at scale. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Dublin, the company provides a suite of tools that enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey. These tools include Acquire for live chat with website visitors, Engage for targeted onboarding and retention messaging, Learn for gathering customer feedback, and Support for assistance within applications and via email. Intercom's platform operates seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android, enabling businesses to deliver messenger-based experiences that enhance their relationships with customers. The company serves over 30,000 paying customers globally and is recognized for powering approximately 500 million conversations each month. Its mission is to make internet business interactions more personal, reflecting a commitment to improving customer experience.

Vasona Networks

Series C in 2016
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Fuze

Series D in 2016
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

NewVoiceMedia

Series F in 2016
NewVoiceMedia powers customer connections that transform businesses globally. It provides cloud technology that helps businesses sell more, serve better, and grow faster. NewVoiceMedia joins up all communications channels without expensive, disruptive hardware changes and plugs straight into your CRM for full access to hard-won data. It connects over 750 customers including MobileIron, Lumesse, Vax, JustGiving, and Canadian Cancer Society. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Intercom

Series C in 2015
Intercom, Inc. is a customer communication platform designed for web and mobile businesses to facilitate personalized interactions with their customers at scale. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Dublin, the company provides a suite of tools that enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey. These tools include Acquire for live chat with website visitors, Engage for targeted onboarding and retention messaging, Learn for gathering customer feedback, and Support for assistance within applications and via email. Intercom's platform operates seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android, enabling businesses to deliver messenger-based experiences that enhance their relationships with customers. The company serves over 30,000 paying customers globally and is recognized for powering approximately 500 million conversations each month. Its mission is to make internet business interactions more personal, reflecting a commitment to improving customer experience.

Twilio

Series E in 2015
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Applied solar Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Applied Solar Technologies India P Limited, founded in 2008 and based in Noida, India, specializes in providing off-grid solar power solutions primarily to the telecom and banking sectors. The company addresses the energy needs of telecom towers and ATMs, which traditionally depend on diesel-based power generation. By offering renewable energy alternatives, Applied Solar Technologies aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance the sustainability of critical infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, the company contributes to the growing demand for clean energy solutions in India.

Speakeasy

Series A in 2015
Speakeasy Tech, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile conferencing application software designed to enhance communication and collaboration for businesses. Founded in 2014, the platform provides an intuitive solution for online meetings, enabling users to connect effectively with customers and colleagues. Key features include automatic meeting summaries that track attendance, participation, and call duration, as well as notifications for attendees running late. Speakeasy's technology aims to transform traditional conference call experiences into engaging interactions, ultimately helping businesses increase productivity and strengthen relationships. The application also integrates with customer relationship management systems, assisting users in identifying next steps to drive sales.

Fuze

Series C in 2014
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

NewVoiceMedia

Series E in 2014
NewVoiceMedia powers customer connections that transform businesses globally. It provides cloud technology that helps businesses sell more, serve better, and grow faster. NewVoiceMedia joins up all communications channels without expensive, disruptive hardware changes and plugs straight into your CRM for full access to hard-won data. It connects over 750 customers including MobileIron, Lumesse, Vax, JustGiving, and Canadian Cancer Society. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Intercom

Series B in 2014
Intercom, Inc. is a customer communication platform designed for web and mobile businesses to facilitate personalized interactions with their customers at scale. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Dublin, the company provides a suite of tools that enhance customer engagement throughout the customer journey. These tools include Acquire for live chat with website visitors, Engage for targeted onboarding and retention messaging, Learn for gathering customer feedback, and Support for assistance within applications and via email. Intercom's platform operates seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android, enabling businesses to deliver messenger-based experiences that enhance their relationships with customers. The company serves over 30,000 paying customers globally and is recognized for powering approximately 500 million conversations each month. Its mission is to make internet business interactions more personal, reflecting a commitment to improving customer experience.

Benestra

Venture Round in 2014
Benestra, s.r.o. is a national telecommunications operator based in Bratislava, Slovakia, specializing in B2B services. Founded in 1993 and formerly known as GTS Slovakia, the company rebranded in December 2014. Benestra offers a wide range of telecommunications services, including voice, data, Internet, and hosting solutions, all characterized by contractually guaranteed quality. Since its acquisition by SWAN, a.s. in January 2019, Benestra has continued to enhance its service offerings and infrastructure to meet the needs of its business clients.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Fuze

Series B in 2013
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

NewVoiceMedia

Series C in 2013
NewVoiceMedia powers customer connections that transform businesses globally. It provides cloud technology that helps businesses sell more, serve better, and grow faster. NewVoiceMedia joins up all communications channels without expensive, disruptive hardware changes and plugs straight into your CRM for full access to hard-won data. It connects over 750 customers including MobileIron, Lumesse, Vax, JustGiving, and Canadian Cancer Society. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Altair Semiconductor

Series E in 2013
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Twilio

Series D in 2013
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Vasona Networks

Series B in 2013
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Fuze

Series A in 2012
Fuze is a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within organizations. It offers tools for simplified voice communications, flexible video conferencing, and continuous collaboration, allowing modern, mobile workforces to communicate seamlessly across various devices. Fuze’s platform aggregates data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights that help business leaders understand and improve their operations and workforce dynamics. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in various global cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations such as CareerBuilder, Fujitsu, and Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Twilio

Series C in 2011
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Traffix Systems

Series B in 2011
Traffix is the 4G network-signaling expert, leading the market with a range of Diameter products deployed at over 100 locations worldwide. Traffix supports telecommunications service providers as they build high-capacity, high-performance data networks for a cost-efficient path to 4G.

Vasona Networks

Series A in 2011
Vasona Networks, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a suite of products including smartAir, a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses data traffic challenges at the individual cell level, and smartVISION, which provides insights into mobile network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona Networks provides video shaping and dynamic rate control traffic management solutions, utilizing its RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and application demands. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Altair Semiconductor

Series D in 2011
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Intucell

Series A in 2011
Intucell Ltd. is a company based in Israel that specializes in providing advanced radio management solutions for mobile operators. Operating in stealth mode, Intucell develops self-optimizing network (SON) software designed to enhance mobile traffic management services. Its technology offers real-time radio frequency visibility across the entire Radio Access Network, leveraging operational support system (OSS) data to automate the management and synchronization of network elements. This allows mobile carriers to effectively plan, configure, manage, optimize, and repair cellular networks in response to real-time changes in network demand, thus improving overall efficiency and capacity to handle increasing traffic associated with smartphone usage.

Twilio

Series B in 2010
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

DensBits Technologies

Series B in 2010
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

Twilio

Series A in 2009
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Twilio

Seed Round in 2009
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Enforta

Series C in 2008
Enforta Limited is a provider of fixed wireless Internet access solutions tailored for businesses in Russia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Moscow, the company offers a range of services, including fast wireless Internet, corporate networking, and virtual private networks (IP VPN) to connect multiple locations securely. Enforta also provides telephony solutions, video surveillance for remote monitoring, and virtual office communication systems that eliminate the need for physical equipment. With over 7,000 clients across 18 cities, the company aims to enhance communication and connectivity for its customers, using technologies such as WiMAX. Enforta's service packages, which encompass both voice and data solutions, are competitively priced, starting at $20 per month. As of October 2015, Enforta operates as a subsidiary of CJSC ER-Telecom Holding.

BroadSoft

Series D in 2007
BroadSoft, Inc. is a prominent provider of software and services that empower telecommunications service providers to offer hosted cloud-based unified communications (UC) to enterprise customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's main products include UC-One, which integrates various communication and collaboration tools such as phone services, messaging, and video conferencing; Team-One, a solution for project management and collaboration; BroadSoft Hub, which connects real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's offerings are delivered through its BroadWorks application server and BroadCloud platform. The company also provides professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Catering to over 500 telecommunications service provider customers, BroadSoft operates in more than 70 countries and serves many of the largest telecommunications carriers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Altair Semiconductor

Series B in 2007
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

ColorChip

Series C in 2007
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Mangrove Systems

Series C in 2006
Mangrove Systems provides multi-service access and aggregation platforms for 3G wireless and wireline networks. It offers Piranha that combine the packet and circuit-switched technology to deliver Ethernet, ATM, TDM private line and IP/PPP services over any transport infrastructure. It offers fixed line, mobile, and cable/multi service operators solutions. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.

ColorChip

Series B in 2006
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Nominum

Series D in 2005
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a range of solutions, including Vantio AuthServe for ensuring website availability and Vantio CacheServe to optimize server performance. Nominum also focuses on security with products like Vantio ThreatAvert and N2 Secure Business, which protect against cyber threats. Additionally, it provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach, which facilitates direct communication with customers, and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Nominum serves over 100 providers in more than 40 countries, helping them enhance network operations, ensure security and compliance, improve customer care, and drive marketing efforts. As of late 2017, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.

K2 Optronics

Series C in 2004
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

BroadSoft

Series C in 2004
BroadSoft, Inc. is a prominent provider of software and services that empower telecommunications service providers to offer hosted cloud-based unified communications (UC) to enterprise customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's main products include UC-One, which integrates various communication and collaboration tools such as phone services, messaging, and video conferencing; Team-One, a solution for project management and collaboration; BroadSoft Hub, which connects real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's offerings are delivered through its BroadWorks application server and BroadCloud platform. The company also provides professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Catering to over 500 telecommunications service provider customers, BroadSoft operates in more than 70 countries and serves many of the largest telecommunications carriers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Azanda Network Devices

Series C in 2003
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Engim

Series B in 2003
Analysts forecast that the Wireless LAN market will grow from 8 million users in 2002 to 80 million users by 2007. This explosive rate of WLAN adoption is driving the need for high capacity WLAN infrastructure within the enterprise. Additionally, as enterprise deployments continue to grow, IT Managers need WLAN infrastructure products that offer enhanced functional capabilities to reduce deployment complexity, increase network robustness and reduce operational costs. Today’s WLAN silicon is optimized for client applications and not for high capacity WLAN infrastructure applications. By allowing simultaneous communications on all WLAN channels, Engim’s Multi-Channel WLAN Switching Engine chipset enables a new generation of very high performance, cost-effective access points. These chipsets apply Wideband Spectral Processing to standards-based WLAN infrastructure products for the first time, thereby dramatically increasing bandwidth and data throughput and making a whole new range of features and functionality available to users at low cost.

Skype

Series A in 2003
Skype Communications SARL, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxembourg, is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation that offers a versatile application for online communication. The service allows users to make audio and video calls, send instant messages, and conduct professional meetings, all through various devices including computers, mobile phones, and tablets. Skype facilitates connections between individuals and groups, enabling users to share experiences, celebrate events, and collaborate effectively, regardless of their physical locations. While the basic features of Skype are free, additional services such as calling landlines, sending texts, and accessing Wi-Fi can be obtained through pay-as-you-go options or subscriptions. The platform also emphasizes security, encrypting calls and chats to ensure privacy during communication.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series B in 2003
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.

Good Technology

Series F in 2003
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Mangrove Systems

Venture Round in 2003
Mangrove Systems provides multi-service access and aggregation platforms for 3G wireless and wireline networks. It offers Piranha that combine the packet and circuit-switched technology to deliver Ethernet, ATM, TDM private line and IP/PPP services over any transport infrastructure. It offers fixed line, mobile, and cable/multi service operators solutions. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Nominum

Series C in 2003
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a range of solutions, including Vantio AuthServe for ensuring website availability and Vantio CacheServe to optimize server performance. Nominum also focuses on security with products like Vantio ThreatAvert and N2 Secure Business, which protect against cyber threats. Additionally, it provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach, which facilitates direct communication with customers, and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Nominum serves over 100 providers in more than 40 countries, helping them enhance network operations, ensure security and compliance, improve customer care, and drive marketing efforts. As of late 2017, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.

WaterCove Networks

Series C in 2003
WaterCove Networks specializes in providing next-generation networking solutions designed for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy mobile data services for both enterprise and consumer markets. Established in 2000, the company has developed the Mobile Data Service System, which addresses the challenges of performance, provisioning, and charging within traditional routing-centric networks. This innovative system enables operators to accelerate the rollout of high-speed data services in 2.5G and 3G environments, facilitating a seamless transition without the need for expensive upgrades. Built on the FlowCore architecture, WaterCove Networks' infrastructure allows for customizable delivery and charging structures, enhancing the ability of carriers to offer personalized mobile data services. The company is led by an experienced management team and supported by significant investments, positioning it as a key player in the dynamic field of mobile networking.

Taqua

Series B in 2003
Taqua manufactures and supplies switching systems and applications that include packet interface cards and broadband interface cards

Hatteras Networks

Series C in 2002
Hatteras Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing equipment for carriers and service providers to facilitate high-bandwidth business services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers broadband Ethernet solutions that utilize existing copper infrastructure. This enables service providers to deliver metro Ethernet services and effectively manage high-bandwidth requirements for mobile wireless and DSLAM backhaul transport. Hatteras Networks has a focus on enhancing connectivity options for business locations through innovative technology.

Wavesmith Networks

Series C in 2002
The company develops hardware geared to increase a telecommunications carrier's network capacity without disrupting or overhauling the network

BroadSoft

Series C in 2002
BroadSoft, Inc. is a prominent provider of software and services that empower telecommunications service providers to offer hosted cloud-based unified communications (UC) to enterprise customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's main products include UC-One, which integrates various communication and collaboration tools such as phone services, messaging, and video conferencing; Team-One, a solution for project management and collaboration; BroadSoft Hub, which connects real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's offerings are delivered through its BroadWorks application server and BroadCloud platform. The company also provides professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Catering to over 500 telecommunications service provider customers, BroadSoft operates in more than 70 countries and serves many of the largest telecommunications carriers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series A in 2002
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.

Nominum

Series B in 2002
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a range of solutions, including Vantio AuthServe for ensuring website availability and Vantio CacheServe to optimize server performance. Nominum also focuses on security with products like Vantio ThreatAvert and N2 Secure Business, which protect against cyber threats. Additionally, it provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach, which facilitates direct communication with customers, and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Nominum serves over 100 providers in more than 40 countries, helping them enhance network operations, ensure security and compliance, improve customer care, and drive marketing efforts. As of late 2017, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Pelago Networks

Series B in 2002
Pelago Networks is a provider of enhanced voice, data, and video services to their business customers via wireless or wireline broadband access networks.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2002
Provider of network routing equipment

Catena Networks

Series D in 2002
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Taqua

Series B in 2001
Taqua manufactures and supplies switching systems and applications that include packet interface cards and broadband interface cards

Octave Digital

Series D in 2001
Octave Digital is a specialist in digital and social media marketing, while also providing advanced audio and multimedia conferencing solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable and scalable communication systems tailored for service bureaus, carriers, and enterprises. Their offerings include voice conferencing, wireless communication, presence technology, speech recognition, and voice over IP (VoIP) services. By catering to both current and future applications, Octave Digital aims to establish a new standard in the telecommunications industry, serving domestic and international clients with affordable group communication solutions.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Flarion Technologies

Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station and FLASH-OFDM modems, which enable mobile operators to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. Flarion also licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, supporting the integration of this mobile communications technology into various devices such as notebook computers, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile phones. By focusing on orthogonal frequency division multiplex access (OFDMA) technology, Flarion Technologies aims to enhance the mobile Internet experience for users.

Coriolis Networks

Series C in 2001
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points. Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.

Megisto Systems

Series B in 2001
Megisto Systems specializes in the development of hardware and software solutions for telecom companies. The company provides a software-based subscriber services switch known as MSDS, which facilitates real-time prepaid and event-based charging, as well as subscriber service control. This technology enables mobile wireless and networking companies to enhance their service offerings, delivering profitable and personalized experiences to mobile data subscribers. Additionally, Megisto's hardware connects mobile wireless subscribers to various data services, supporting the infrastructure necessary for effective telecommunications.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2001
Provider of network routing equipment

Wavesmith Networks

Series B in 2001
The company develops hardware geared to increase a telecommunications carrier's network capacity without disrupting or overhauling the network

AP Engines

Series B in 2001
AP Engines provides the industry's only complete OSS integration platform for telephony and broadband service providers. Its workflow-based product suite, AP InterLink, enables service providers to turn technology into revenue by bridging the gap between new services and current infrastructure. AP InterLink solves the complex problems of connecting multiple OSS. It facilitates open access standards, enables service creation, and provides network usage management to appropriately track and bill for services.

Mobilian

Series C in 2001
Mobilian Corporation is a wireless systems company that specializes in the development of chips, software, and reference designs for wireless radios. The company manufactures wireless networking chips designed for mobile phones and computer devices. Among its notable products is TrueRadio, a two-chip set that enhances wireless communication capabilities. Through its innovative offerings, Mobilian aims to advance wireless technology and improve connectivity solutions.

K2 Optronics

Series B in 2001
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

Ishoni Networks

Series C in 2001
Ishoni Networks develops broadband engines for residential and business customers.

Oresis Communications

Venture Round in 2001
Oresis Communications designs and develops switching systems for carrying voice and data signals on the same telecommunications network. It offers ISIS-700 OmniService Switch, which enables carriers and service providers to migrate circuit and packet switched networks to a single backbone; and ISIS-700 Integrated OmniService Switch, which is a multiservice switch equipment that switches multiple voice, data, Internet, and video services in a single system. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Catena Networks

Series C in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Pelago Networks

Series A in 2000
Pelago Networks is a provider of enhanced voice, data, and video services to their business customers via wireless or wireline broadband access networks.

Ellacoya Networks

Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Allegro Networks

Series A in 2000
Provider of network routing equipment

Altrio Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Altrio Communications is a provider of bundled home communications services. Altrio Communications, Inc. provides Internet, telephone, and audio and video entertainment services to residential and small-business customers in the Los Angeles market.

WaterCove Networks

Series A in 2000
WaterCove Networks specializes in providing next-generation networking solutions designed for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy mobile data services for both enterprise and consumer markets. Established in 2000, the company has developed the Mobile Data Service System, which addresses the challenges of performance, provisioning, and charging within traditional routing-centric networks. This innovative system enables operators to accelerate the rollout of high-speed data services in 2.5G and 3G environments, facilitating a seamless transition without the need for expensive upgrades. Built on the FlowCore architecture, WaterCove Networks' infrastructure allows for customizable delivery and charging structures, enhancing the ability of carriers to offer personalized mobile data services. The company is led by an experienced management team and supported by significant investments, positioning it as a key player in the dynamic field of mobile networking.

Coriolis Networks

Series B in 2000
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points. Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.

Wavesmith Networks

Series A in 2000
The company develops hardware geared to increase a telecommunications carrier's network capacity without disrupting or overhauling the network

StarGen

Series B in 2000
StarGen, a semiconductor company, provides serial switched interconnect solutions for compute and communications equipment. It offers low-overhead, protocol-agnostic, and open standards-based serial switched architectures. The company also offers a product line for vendors of access communication platforms for voice, data, and video networks, as well as vendors of embedded systems; and AXSys architectures. It serves communications, storage, server, and embedded markets. The company was founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to StarGen, Inc. in 2000. StarGen, Inc. is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. As of February 16, 2007, StarGen, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS.

Octave Digital

Series C in 2000
Octave Digital is a specialist in digital and social media marketing, while also providing advanced audio and multimedia conferencing solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable and scalable communication systems tailored for service bureaus, carriers, and enterprises. Their offerings include voice conferencing, wireless communication, presence technology, speech recognition, and voice over IP (VoIP) services. By catering to both current and future applications, Octave Digital aims to establish a new standard in the telecommunications industry, serving domestic and international clients with affordable group communication solutions.

Framework Technologies

Series C in 2000
As of December 20, 2004, Framework Technologies Corporation was acquired by Centric Software, Inc. Framework Technologies Corporation is a product development software provider. It allows product development teams and the suppliers to communicate more effectively. The software (ActiveProject) designed by Framework allows communication to be managed, information to be accessed from anywhere, real-time online reviews, the production of a customized website and more. Framework has worked with General Electric, Lucent Technologies, and has partnered with Moen, Phizer, Delta Airlines, and others. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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