Verizon Ventures

Verizon Ventures is the investment arm of Verizon Communications, focused on identifying and investing in innovative entrepreneurial companies that address significant technological challenges faced by Verizon's consumer and enterprise customers. Over the past decade, Verizon Ventures has invested in more than forty companies across various industries and market segments. The organization provides its portfolio companies with substantial support, including assistance in technology and product development, market planning, and sales strategies, as well as access to Verizon's extensive networks and platforms. By leveraging the expertise of experienced investment professionals and a dedicated venture development team, Verizon Ventures fosters connections between innovators and the strategic and financial resources necessary to advance their businesses.

Samy Ben Aissa

Managing Director

Tom Arnost

Principal

Christopher Bartlett

Senior Vice President, CFO and Head of Strategy

Jeffrey Black

Executive Director / Senior Managing Director

Thomas Camp

Principal

Michael Denning

VP Global Security

Marah Dudenhoeffer

Principal

Corey Gutshall

Principal

Winston Lin

Principal

Kyle Malady

Executive Vice President and CEO

Eyal Mamistvalov

Principal

Michelle Russey McCarthy

Managing Director

Ajay Patel

Principal

Gal Ringel

Principal

Kristina Serafim

Managing Director

Tony Skiadas

EVP and CFO

Past deals in Internet of Things

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

CoreTigo

Series B in 2021
CoreTigo Ltd. specializes in developing secured wireless network systems designed to support Internet of Things (IoT) nodes with minimal latency. Their technology facilitates machine-to-machine communication, which is essential for applications in various sectors, including factory automation, warehouse management, and transportation. CoreTigo's products include the O Link Wireless master, which enables the cyclic transfer of parameters and diagnostic information to automation systems, and the IO Link device system on module (SoM), responsible for process data management in actuators and sensors. The company's solutions aim to simplify industrial automation, enhance safety in manufacturing environments, and improve operational efficiency, ultimately allowing clients to optimize production and manage their operations more effectively. CoreTigo is headquartered in Kadima, Israel.

SAM Seamless Network

Series B in 2021
SAM Seamless Network is a cybersecurity technology company that focuses on protecting connected homes by addressing cyber threats directly at their source. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and Berlin, the company offers a range of software solutions. SAM for Homes secures all connected devices by leveraging the network gateway, while SAM for SMBs provides office network management. Additionally, SAM On-the-Go includes parental control features for mobile devices. By utilizing proprietary cyber intelligence and Internet of Things threat management systems, SAM delivers specific security protection without requiring software installations on each device, allowing users to confidently integrate multiple IoT devices into their homes without compromising security.

Origin AI

Venture Round in 2021
Origin Wireless aims to deliver smart radios for smart life by developing advanced wireless technologies for a wide range of applications, including the world's first centimeter accuracy indoor positioning or tracking, indoor monitoring, security, radio human biometrics, wireless power transfer, and 5G communications. The technologies take advantage of unavoidable but rich multi-paths in signal propagation and the physics of time-reversal that resonate with the environment to focus signal energy to specific positions through Origin’s Waveforming technology.

Origin Wireless

Venture Round in 2021
Origin Wireless is a m2m (machine to machine) services company providing solutions to various industries and verticals. Specializing in communication platforms for service related B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to consumer) solutions. These services may include risk assessment and monitoring, customer service communication and monitoring, integrated management and reporting services, end-user gateways and dashboards.

VDOO

Series B in 2021
VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. specializes in providing an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) security platform designed to enhance product security throughout the entire product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, VDOO offers automated solutions that assist development and security teams in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating various security issues. Their platform addresses a wide range of concerns, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance with standards. VDOO's comprehensive approach enables manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to strengthen their device security capabilities, reduce overall risks, and improve customer adoption while minimizing time-to-market and resource requirements.

Wiliot

Series B in 2020
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Iguazio

Venture Round in 2020
Iguazio provides a data science platform that enables enterprises to develop, deploy, and manage AI applications efficiently. The platform allows organizations to run AI models in real-time across various environments, including multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge locations. By analyzing diverse data sources, Iguazio helps businesses generate actionable insights and streamline the deployment of machine learning operations. The company focuses on transforming AI projects into tangible business outcomes by facilitating the creation of automated machine learning pipelines, significantly reducing the time needed to achieve real business value from AI initiatives. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs and innovators located in multiple countries, Iguazio is supported by prominent financial and strategic investors.

Airlinq

Series A in 2019
Airlinq powers the next generation enterprise-grade cloud and edge platform to handle complex AI and IoT use cases around smart mobility and ecosystem monetization for automakers, mobile network operators, and consumers around the world. This highly scalable, globally available platform is ready to support millions of connected assets and vehicles with mission-critical latency, security, and reliability.

Iguazio

Series B in 2017
Iguazio provides a data science platform that enables enterprises to develop, deploy, and manage AI applications efficiently. The platform allows organizations to run AI models in real-time across various environments, including multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge locations. By analyzing diverse data sources, Iguazio helps businesses generate actionable insights and streamline the deployment of machine learning operations. The company focuses on transforming AI projects into tangible business outcomes by facilitating the creation of automated machine learning pipelines, significantly reducing the time needed to achieve real business value from AI initiatives. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs and innovators located in multiple countries, Iguazio is supported by prominent financial and strategic investors.

Filament

Series A in 2017
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

LQD WiFi

Acquisition in 2016
LQD WiFi, LLC is a technology company based in New York that focuses on developing integrated networks of community technology hubs. Established in 2014, it specializes in creating outdoor interactive displays that offer Wi-Fi connectivity while also providing essential community information, news, and emergency alerts. The company's offerings are designed to foster engagement among residents, facilitate communication between governments and constituents, and support local businesses. By serving municipalities, private developers, academic institutions, and entertainment venues, LQD WiFi aims to enhance urban spaces and contribute to the development of smart cities. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sensity Systems, Inc.

Veniam

Series B in 2016
Veniam specializes in transforming vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, creating vehicular networks that enhance wireless coverage in urban areas. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company develops vehicular mesh networks that facilitate the secure management of data flows within an evolving mobility ecosystem. Veniam's solutions combine hardware, software, and cloud components to deliver services to intelligent transportation systems in cities like New York and Singapore, as well as in Porto, Portugal, where it operates the world’s largest connected vehicle network, including taxis, waste collection trucks, and public buses, providing free Wi-Fi to over 500,000 users. By leveraging these networks, Veniam aims to improve urban mobility and enhance the overall quality of life in cities.

Filament

Series A in 2015
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

Sfara

Series A in 2014
Sfara, Inc. is a company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializing in mobile safety technology designed for drivers. Founded in 2012, Sfara develops an application that utilizes smartphone and tablet sensors to monitor driving behaviors, detect speed, and identify accidents. The application employs machine learning algorithms to autonomously assess a range of road conditions, traffic flows, and potential hazards. By providing safety alerts and monitoring tools, the application aims to enhance driver awareness and maintain safety on the road. The company's recent rebranding from Driversiti reflects its commitment to broader market adoption and technological advancements, aspiring to create a comprehensive sphere of protection for users as they travel.

Bug Labs

Funding Round in 2011
Bug Labs, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing and selling tools and solutions for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company offers a modular hardware platform known as BUG, which allows users to create custom digital devices by combining the BUGbase—a compact Linux computer—with various Bugmodules, such as sensors and communication devices. Additionally, Bug Labs provides a suite of IoT software platforms, including Swarm for messaging and dweet with freeboard for data management and user interaction. The firm also offers prototyping services, encompassing systems integration and application development, as well as private labeling services for custom solutions. Bug Labs caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies and individual developers, and is based in New York, having been incorporated in 2006.

4Home

Funding Round in 2010
4Home has developed an XML-based software and services platform designed for OEM hardware vendors and service providers to enhance applications and services in the connected home. The company offers a suite of solutions that enable users to remotely monitor their homes, access web content on television, control home systems via mobile devices, and manage all home devices and digital media through a single interface. Additionally, users can track energy consumption at the device level. 4Home positions home control services as the next essential offering for broadband providers, complementing traditional services such as voice, video, and data. Their focus areas include home monitoring, media and entertainment management, home health, and energy management. The company has received multiple CES Innovation awards, highlighting its contributions to the industry. In a strategic move, 4Home was acquired by Motorola Solutions.
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