The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.
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Past deals in Broadband
Melita
Acquisition in 2024
Melita Limited is a Maltese telecommunications company that offers a range of converged services to households and businesses. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Birkirkara, the company provides internet, mobile network, and high-definition digital television services through its advanced hybrid fiber-coaxial cable and 4.5G mobile networks. Melita's offerings include fixed-line telephony and seamless Wi-Fi mesh networks, aiming to enhance connectivity for its customers. The company operates a co-location data center built to Tier 3 specifications and owns an undersea submarine optical fiber cable, facilitating robust communication services. Melita serves its clients through various retail shops located in Valletta, Naxxar, Sliema, and Gozo, as well as a mobile repair center in Mosta.
ImOn Communications
Acquisition in 2022
ImOn Communications is a local provider of high-speed internet, cable TV, and telephone services, primarily serving the communities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha. Established in 2007, the company has focused on delivering reliable connectivity and entertainment solutions to both residential and commercial customers. ImOn offers a range of services, including Fiber to the Home, high-speed internet, digital cable, HDTV, DVRs, and local and long-distance phone services. The company distinguishes itself from competitors through its customer-centric approach and commitment to community engagement. As it continues to expand its service area and product offerings, ImOn remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
Airtel
Post in 2021
Bharti Airtel Limited, commonly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company headquartered in New Delhi, India. It operates in 20 countries across South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands. Airtel has a GSM network in all countries in which it operates, providing 2G, 3G and 4G services depending upon the country of operation. Airtel is the largest provider of mobile telephony and second largest provider of fixed telephony in India, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services. It offers its telecom services under the "airtel" brand, and is headed by Sunil Bharti Mittal. Bharti Airtel is the first Indian telecom service provider to achieve Cisco Gold certification. It also acts as a carrier for national and international long distance communication services. The company has a submarine cable landing station at Chennai, which connects the submarine cable connecting Chennai and Singapore.
Cellnex Telecom Sau
Post in 2020
Cellnex Telecom is a telecommunications infrastructure operator that specializes in providing audiovisual services to radio stations and mobile communications for security and emergency services. The company operates over 100,000 wireless towers across more than 10 European countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Portugal. Its extensive network, consisting of more than 3,200 centers, supports its offerings to various telecommunications operators and public administrations, including the design and deployment of WIFI networks. Cellnex has strengthened its position in satellite communications through partnerships with companies like Hispasat and Eutelsat. The company's growth strategy focuses on acquiring tower portfolios from mobile network operators, allowing for long-term leasing arrangements that enhance cash flow stability and provide protection against inflation.
CityFibre
Acquisition in 2018
CityFibre is an independent provider of fiber infrastructure, focusing on the development and management of digital infrastructure in secondary cities. The company supplies fiber optic equipment and services to a range of clients, including service integrators, enterprise and consumer service providers, and mobile operators. CityFibre enables these clients to offer ultra-fast, reliable, and future-proof broadband, Ethernet, and 5G services to various end users, including homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. Through its comprehensive fiber infrastructure platform, CityFibre plays a crucial role in enhancing digital connectivity across the regions it serves.
Tikona Infinet
Venture Round in 2014
Tikona Infinet, a subsidiary of Tikona Digital Networks, specializes in providing wireless broadband services tailored for the domestic enterprise market in India. Founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, Tikona has developed an extensive IP network that operates in 25 cities, with plans for expansion into tier-III and semi-urban markets. The company holds an all-India class A ISP license, allowing it to offer next-generation wireless broadband solutions, including 4G LTE connectivity. Tikona Infinet’s services encompass secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) access, business mailing, data center management, and internet solutions, facilitated through strategically placed Points of Presence (POP) and Wireless Broadband (WBB) base stations. The company focuses on delivering reliable and scalable broadband services, ensuring optimal bandwidth usage and high-quality connectivity for its clients. Tikona's commitment to meeting global standards is reflected in its advanced data center infrastructure, which has garnered positive feedback from customers for its flexibility and manageability in supporting modern business needs.
Veoh Networks
Series D in 2008
Veoh is an Internet TV service that enables users to discover, watch, and personalize their online viewing experience. It provides free access to a wide array of content, including studio productions, independent films, and user-generated videos, all accessible with a broadband connection. Veoh's platform allows over 100,000 content publishers, ranging from established entertainment brands to independent creators, to connect with a global audience of more than 28 million viewers. The company offers tools to help these publishers enhance the visibility of their content and build dedicated viewer communities. Veoh's technology supports the distribution of television-quality video, allowing users to enjoy a seamless viewing experience on their personal computers or Macs. Headquartered in California, Veoh is supported by a diverse team and backed by notable investors in the technology and media sectors.
Veoh Networks
Series C in 2007
Veoh is an Internet TV service that enables users to discover, watch, and personalize their online viewing experience. It provides free access to a wide array of content, including studio productions, independent films, and user-generated videos, all accessible with a broadband connection. Veoh's platform allows over 100,000 content publishers, ranging from established entertainment brands to independent creators, to connect with a global audience of more than 28 million viewers. The company offers tools to help these publishers enhance the visibility of their content and build dedicated viewer communities. Veoh's technology supports the distribution of television-quality video, allowing users to enjoy a seamless viewing experience on their personal computers or Macs. Headquartered in California, Veoh is supported by a diverse team and backed by notable investors in the technology and media sectors.
Javelin Innovations
Venture Round in 2006
Javelin Innovations(formerly Vyyo) supply broadband wireless access systems used by telecommunicationsservice providers to deliver wireless, high-speed data connections to business and residential subscribers. Their systems are deployed in point-to-multipoint applications at the radio frequencies licensed for two-way broadband communication. Point-to-multipoint technology refers to the ability of a central, wireless hub to transmit and receive network traffic to and frommultiple subscriber modems. Their systems are based on the Internet protocol, or IP, which is the networking standard used to deliver voice and data over the Internet. Networking standards are the special set of rules for communicating that the end points in a telecommunication connection use when they send signals back and forth. Their system is designed to allow service providers to support rapid and cost-effective broadband service roll-outs directly to business and residential subscribers. Service providers use their system to bridge the segment of the network that connects the service providers' systems directly to the subscribers, commonly referred to as the last mile.
Fibertower
Series A in 2005
FiberTower Corporation is a provider of facilities-based backhaul services to wireless carriers across the United States. The company specializes in the transport of voice, video, and data traffic from mobile base stations to mobile switching centers using a combination of wireless spectrum assets and fiber-optic relationships. FiberTower constructs and operates high-capacity hybrid microwave and fiber networks, offering diverse transport solutions based on protocols such as time division multiplexing, SONET, and Ethernet. As of early 2011, the company served over 6,000 billing customer locations across 13 markets, including major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. FiberTower is recognized as a leader in millimeter band fixed wireless technology, often referred to as "wireless fiber," and it provides spectrum leases along with backhaul and equipment services in its licensed areas. The company maintains strong relationships with mobile carriers and various industry stakeholders and engages in significant research and development initiatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, FiberTower operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC.
Alphion
Series B in 2005
Alphion Corporation specializes in providing broadband solutions for businesses and communities, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of optical fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access systems, subsystems, and integrated photonic devices. The company offers a comprehensive range of passive optical network products designed for the rapidly growing FTTx market, catering to various deployment scenarios including national service providers, local telecom operators, multiple-system operators, and educational institutions. Alphion's GPON products are versatile, suitable for diverse environments from luxury developments to remote villages, ensuring reliable and affordable broadband access technologies for network operators and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2000, Alphion is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2003
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.
BeamReach Networks
Series C in 2003
BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.
NuVox Communications
Private Equity Round in 2002
NuVox is a provider of voice and data network communications, primarily serving businesses in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including broadband access, conference calling, data security and backup, voicemail, and web hosting. By delivering comprehensive communication solutions, NuVox enables organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and connectivity.
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.
BeamReach Networks
Series B in 2002
BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.
Ellacoya Networks
Series C in 2001
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.
NuVox Communications
Venture Round in 2001
NuVox is a provider of voice and data network communications, primarily serving businesses in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including broadband access, conference calling, data security and backup, voicemail, and web hosting. By delivering comprehensive communication solutions, NuVox enables organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and connectivity.
New Edge Networks
Private Equity Round in 2001
New Edge Networks is a national provider specializing in secure multi-site managed data networks and dedicated Internet access. The company offers Internet services primarily through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural areas. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks provides a range of services, including wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring comprehensive connectivity solutions for its clients.
TeraBlaze
Series A in 2001
TeraBlaze is a developer of gigabit Ethernet switching devices, providing innovative solutions for equipment providers. The company specializes in high-density switching solutions that incorporate integrated memory, utilizing switch-on-a-chip technology. This advanced approach enables clients to effectively meet their internet and enterprise infrastructure requirements. TeraBlaze focuses on delivering products that enhance connectivity and performance within network systems.
Netscalibur Italia
Venture Round in 2001
Netscalibur Italia specializes in providing internet protocol managed services to businesses and corporations. The company offers a range of solutions that include broadband connectivity, hosting, and various value-added services such as virtual private networks (VPN), security, outsourcing, and messaging. By focusing on these services, Netscalibur Italia aims to support its clients in enhancing their operational efficiency and ensuring secure communications.
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.
Ellacoya Networks
Series B in 2000
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.
New Edge Networks
Series C in 2000
New Edge Networks is a national provider specializing in secure multi-site managed data networks and dedicated Internet access. The company offers Internet services primarily through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural areas. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks provides a range of services, including wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring comprehensive connectivity solutions for its clients.
Ensemble Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Ensemble Communications is a develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.
Accelerant Networks
Series B in 2000
Accelerant Networks, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in the development of CMOS-based transceivers for serial backplane communication and broadband infrastructure semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on providing high-speed backplane transceivers that enhance communication reliability, speed, and distance between line cards within network equipment. By creating a unified process for deploying data science techniques, Accelerant enables its clients to improve data management and make data-driven decisions more effectively. Their innovative semiconductor solutions are designed to meet the demands of network equipment manufacturers, facilitating the growth of broadband infrastructure.
LNG Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2000
LNG Holdings S.A. specializes in providing a range of managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and IT solutions tailored for commercial businesses and telecommunications operators. The company offers services such as fiber-optic transmission, high bit-rate IP services, and co-location at its points of presence across Europe. With a strong focus on meeting client needs, LNG Holdings delivers comprehensive business-to-business network solutions that encompass voice, video, and data communications. The company has established a significant presence in Germany, while also expanding its networks in France and Spain, and creating connections to major cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. Through its innovative approach, LNG Holdings aims to enhance service offerings at competitive prices, positioning itself as a leader in the European telecommunications market.
Mahi Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Mahi Networks is a provider of optical transport, switching, and aggregation solutions for multiple system operators and cable wireline carriers globally. Based in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company focuses on enabling service providers to transition to a simpler and more cost-effective networking infrastructure. Mahi Networks' flagship product, the Mahi Mi7, is a robust 320 Gbit multi-service switching system, complemented by the Vx7 Multi-Service Core Transport System, which features ROADM capabilities. To address the growing demand for IP and SAN services, Mahi has developed a 10-port Multi-Service ADM Transponder supporting a range of client interfaces, as well as a 10G Multi-Service Transponder for high-speed applications. Founded in 1999, Mahi Networks has established itself as a key player in optical networking equipment before being acquired by Meriton Networks, Inc.
e-media
Private Equity Round in 2000
e-Media provides superior commerce-enabled broadband services by combining best-of-breed software with cutting edge hardware tailored to the specific application, then managing the services across a global network designed from the ground up for commerce-enabled streaming. This allows us to offer a whole new level of service to Their clients and their end users. Contact e-Media, and They will work with you to deploy commerce-enabled streaming solutions that will broaden the success of your online business. To get started call 203-355-1600, or e-mail Sales for more information.
Javu Technologies
Series A in 2000
With the continued growth of the Internet, improved streaming technologies, and the arrival of inexpensive high-bandwidth connections to households and businesses across the United States, the market for network-centric video applications is ready to explode. This is setting the stage for video to take a bigger role online, becoming one of the driving forces in the development of the Internet. Javu Technologies has created JavuNetwork and JavuNetplay - ASP-enabling video creation and management applications, which will give business owners and consumers the opportunity to edit, enhance, and integrate the many benefits of video into their Internet experience. JavuNetwork is a Java-based, network-centric multimedia content management application that gives individuals the ability to do high-powered video, image and audio editing right from their desktops over the Internet. JavuNetplay further simplifies the online non-linear content creation process through easy-to-use templates, allowing users to build videos directly from within an internet browser. They believe there is an excellent opportunity to incorporate the JavuNetwork and JavuNetplay ASP digital media editing and management services with every ISP’s and ICP’s content offerings.
Radix Wireless
Series A in 2000
Radix Wireless is a developer of broadband wireless products for network service providers.
BeamReach Networks
Series A in 2000
BeamReach Networks a developer of broadband wireless technology.
InnoMedia
Venture Round in 2000
InnoMedia, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced Internet and broadband Internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions tailored for cable multiple system operators (MSOs), broadband service providers, enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across the globe. The company offers a diverse range of products, including multimedia terminal adapters, internet protocol phones, and customer premise equipment for both residential users and businesses. InnoMedia also specializes in business voice solutions, cable solutions, and network server products designed for converged IP networks. Its offerings include multi-port analog telephone adapters, enterprise session border controllers, and element management systems. Established in 1995, InnoMedia is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Singapore, San Jose, Hsinchu, and various locations in China.
Accelerant Networks
Series A in 1999
Accelerant Networks, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in the development of CMOS-based transceivers for serial backplane communication and broadband infrastructure semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on providing high-speed backplane transceivers that enhance communication reliability, speed, and distance between line cards within network equipment. By creating a unified process for deploying data science techniques, Accelerant enables its clients to improve data management and make data-driven decisions more effectively. Their innovative semiconductor solutions are designed to meet the demands of network equipment manufacturers, facilitating the growth of broadband infrastructure.
Webvan Group
Series D in 1999
Webvan Group, Inc. was an Internet retailer based in Foster City, California, specializing in the delivery of consumer products. The company operated a proprietary business model that combined a Webstore, distribution facilities, and a delivery system to provide a wide range of products. Its primary offerings included food, non-prescription drug products, and general merchandise such as housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products. The Webstore was tailored for each distribution facility, showcasing only the products available at that location, which included both traditional grocery items and non-grocery products. Despite its innovative approach, Webvan Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2001 and subsequently ceased operations.
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