Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1987 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Westport, Connecticut, Israel, and India. The firm specializes in investing in entrepreneurs with innovative ideas across various sectors, primarily focusing on technology and healthcare. Canaan manages over $5 billion in capital and has invested in more than 250 companies, achieving over 190 exits. Its investment strategy encompasses a range of sectors, including fintech, enterprise/cloud, digital health, biopharma, medical technology, and frontier tech, with funding capabilities from $1 million to $20 million. The firm is recognized for its experienced team of investment professionals who leverage their extensive backgrounds in technology, infrastructure, communications, and life sciences to support promising ventures at various stages of development.

Brent Ahrens

General Partner

Nandu Anilal

Investor, Analyst

John Balen

General Partner

Joydeep Bhattacharyya

General Partner

Laura Chau

Investor

Brendan Dickinson

General Partner

Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka

Partner

Julie Grant

General Partner

Wende Hutton

General Partner

Jared Newman

Investor, Analyst

Julie Papanek

Partner

Guy Russo

General Partner

Uwe Schoenbeck Ph.D

Venture Partner

Hrach Simonian

General Partner

Dana Warren

Venture Partner, East Coast

Eric Young

Partner and Co-Founder

Brendan Dickinson

General Partner

Past deals in Networking

Join Digital

Series A in 2020
Cloudbus simplifies IT infrastructure by managing public and private cloud data and apps through predictive analytics engine. Cloudbus connects enterprises to their premise and public cloud data, securely, reliably, and elastically through our full-stack, cloud-first infrastructure. With Cloudbus, companies with sensitive data can reduce their IT costs without sacrificing performance, access, or data assurance. Its connectivity service reduces the attack surface of the network, encrypts and scrambles data in flight, and enforces user traffic to remain on the private network.

Xirrus

Series F in 2013
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Xirrus

Series E in 2012
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Aperto Networks

Series F in 2008
Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

Xirrus

Series C in 2008
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Ellacoya Networks

Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.

Lancope

Venture Round in 2006
Lancope, Inc. specializes in network visibility and security intelligence solutions, primarily through its StealthWatch System, which monitors and optimizes network performance across diverse sectors including financial services, healthcare, and government. The company offers a suite of products such as the StealthWatch Management Console, FlowCollector, and FlowSensor, which collectively enable administrators to analyze network data and identify potential security threats. Additional offerings include UDP Director for data integration, the StealthWatch Labs Intelligence Center Threat Feed for real-time threat intelligence, and StealthWatch IDentity for issue resolution. Lancope also provides training and support services to enhance customer experience. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Lancope partners with leading technology firms to enhance its solutions and reach a global customer base. The company has established itself as a leader in flow-based network monitoring, managing millions of hosts across various networks. Lancope operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, reflecting its integration into a broader ecosystem of networking solutions.

Cortina Systems

Series D in 2006
Cortina Systems is a prominent provider of intelligent communication solutions, specializing in advanced port processing and connectivity for various market segments, including Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise. The company offers a diverse range of products that cater to the performance, density, and flexibility requirements of its customers, enabling faster time-to-market and enhancing revenue opportunities. Through state-of-the-art high-speed analog-digital integration, Cortina Systems focuses on delivering effective network connectivity and bandwidth solutions from core networks to home networks. By closely collaborating with its customers to understand their system requirements, the company positions itself to anticipate future needs and contribute to the development of new generations of communication services.

Blackfoot

Series A in 2006
Blackfoot offers the region's newest and largest Voice over IP network with more than 800 miles of fiber cable. Plus state-of-the-art phone, Internet and networking services. With highly competitive pricing, new broadband Internet service bundles and unmatched reliability, they keep Western Montana connected to everything that matters. Small wonder their broadband Internet customer base has grown over 490% in five years.

Aperto Networks

Series E in 2006
Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

Aperto Networks

Series E in 2005
Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

Cortina Systems

Series C in 2005
Cortina Systems is a prominent provider of intelligent communication solutions, specializing in advanced port processing and connectivity for various market segments, including Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise. The company offers a diverse range of products that cater to the performance, density, and flexibility requirements of its customers, enabling faster time-to-market and enhancing revenue opportunities. Through state-of-the-art high-speed analog-digital integration, Cortina Systems focuses on delivering effective network connectivity and bandwidth solutions from core networks to home networks. By closely collaborating with its customers to understand their system requirements, the company positions itself to anticipate future needs and contribute to the development of new generations of communication services.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.

Tacit Networks

Series C in 2005
Tacit Networks, Inc. is a provider of wide area file services and network optimization solutions, catering primarily to branch offices and remote users. Established in 2000 and headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the company specializes in its IShared product line, which assists businesses in consolidating, accelerating, and managing information. Tacit Networks offers a range of services including file management, exchange, networking, web, and print services. Its products are available both directly to clients and through a network of integrated reseller partners. In 2006, Tacit Networks was acquired by Packeteer, Inc.

Voyence

Venture Round in 2004
Voyence provides configuration and change management solutions that automate critical change, compliance, and activation processes. The company offers VoyenceControl NG solution, which manages various devices in a heterogeneous infrastructure; automates configuration management lifecycle, including design, change, and compliance; and collects data in its repository, including configuration, asset/hardware, and change and audit information. It offers compliance/security, change/configuration, and extending network management solutions. The company's customers include financial, healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, services, technology, and transportation organizations. Voyence, Inc. was founded in 2000 as PowerUp Networks and it changed its name to Voyence, Inc. in 2003. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

Lancope

Series C in 2004
Lancope, Inc. specializes in network visibility and security intelligence solutions, primarily through its StealthWatch System, which monitors and optimizes network performance across diverse sectors including financial services, healthcare, and government. The company offers a suite of products such as the StealthWatch Management Console, FlowCollector, and FlowSensor, which collectively enable administrators to analyze network data and identify potential security threats. Additional offerings include UDP Director for data integration, the StealthWatch Labs Intelligence Center Threat Feed for real-time threat intelligence, and StealthWatch IDentity for issue resolution. Lancope also provides training and support services to enhance customer experience. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Lancope partners with leading technology firms to enhance its solutions and reach a global customer base. The company has established itself as a leader in flow-based network monitoring, managing millions of hosts across various networks. Lancope operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, reflecting its integration into a broader ecosystem of networking solutions.

Aperto Networks

Series D in 2004
Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

Acme Packet

Series B in 2003
Acme Packet is a leading provider of session delivery network solutions that facilitate interactive communications across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The company specializes in session border control solutions, enabling secure and reliable delivery of voice, video, and multimedia services. Its Net-Net product family includes session border controllers, session-aware load balancers, session routing proxies, and multiservice security gateways, which cater to various applications in enterprise networks and service provider environments, including mobile and fixed-line services. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and manufactures its products domestically and distributes them through over 140 reseller partners worldwide. The company has a significant global presence, with more than 1,270 customers across 105 countries, including 90 of the top 100 service providers and 30 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Aperto Networks

Series C in 2002
Aperto Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of infrastructure equipment for broadband standards, including WiMAX and Wi-Fi. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company provides a range of products designed for service providers and enterprises. Its offerings include the PacketMAX family, which supports voice, data, and video services for both fixed and mobile WiMAX applications, as well as the WaveCenter EMS Pro, a management system for overseeing wireless broadband networks. Aperto Networks focuses on delivering cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions that enable businesses, residential customers, and government organizations to access affordable wireless services. As of 2010, Aperto operates as a subsidiary of Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc.

Tacit Networks

Series A in 2002
Tacit Networks, Inc. is a provider of wide area file services and network optimization solutions, catering primarily to branch offices and remote users. Established in 2000 and headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the company specializes in its IShared product line, which assists businesses in consolidating, accelerating, and managing information. Tacit Networks offers a range of services including file management, exchange, networking, web, and print services. Its products are available both directly to clients and through a network of integrated reseller partners. In 2006, Tacit Networks was acquired by Packeteer, Inc.

Filanet

Series C in 2002
Filanet makes networking hardware for small to medium-sized businesses or for remote offices of larger business. The gear provides services such as Internet routing, VPNs (virtual private networks) and firewall security.

iReady

Venture Round in 2002
iReady is a manufacturing company that specializes in developing silicon based TCP/IP stack processing solutions. Their products are HDL designed implementations that can be reused in OEM designs. The company's patented TCP/IP stack technology provides full transport off-load for high performance Ethernet networking. iReady was founded by Mike Johnson in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Acme Packet

Series B in 2001
Acme Packet is a leading provider of session delivery network solutions that facilitate interactive communications across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The company specializes in session border control solutions, enabling secure and reliable delivery of voice, video, and multimedia services. Its Net-Net product family includes session border controllers, session-aware load balancers, session routing proxies, and multiservice security gateways, which cater to various applications in enterprise networks and service provider environments, including mobile and fixed-line services. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and manufactures its products domestically and distributes them through over 140 reseller partners worldwide. The company has a significant global presence, with more than 1,270 customers across 105 countries, including 90 of the top 100 service providers and 30 of the Fortune 100 companies.

iReady

Venture Round in 2000
iReady is a manufacturing company that specializes in developing silicon based TCP/IP stack processing solutions. Their products are HDL designed implementations that can be reused in OEM designs. The company's patented TCP/IP stack technology provides full transport off-load for high performance Ethernet networking. iReady was founded by Mike Johnson in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Filanet

Series B in 1999
Filanet makes networking hardware for small to medium-sized businesses or for remote offices of larger business. The gear provides services such as Internet routing, VPNs (virtual private networks) and firewall security.
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