The Goldman Sachs Group

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.

Vikas Agrawal

Managing Director and Head of Alternative Energy Investing

Philip Aldis

Partner

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Nigel Beslee

Managing Director

Justin Blake

Investment Manager

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Global Co-Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer - External Investing Group

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Chou

Managing Director

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Joseph DiSabato

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Adam French

Vice President

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Wesley Garrett

Growth Equity Investor

Clare Greenan

Vice President, Financial Technology

Ashwin Gupta

Managing Director

Brendon Hardin

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

James Hayward

Managing Director of Growth Equity

Harold Hope III

Partner and Managing Director

Erdit Hoxha

Partner

Stephanie Hui

Partner

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Russ Hutchinson

COO of Global M&A

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Michael Kondoleon

Managing Director

Jason Kreuziger

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Kirk A. Lepke

Managing Director

Alexander Lippert

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Niladri Mukhopadhyay

Managing Director

Antoine Munfa

Managing Director, Healthcare Technology

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Harsh Nanda

Partner

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Richard Norton

Fund Manager, Managing Director and Head of France Private Equity

Paul Pate

Managing Director, Financial Technology

Ben Payne

Managing Director

Jeff Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Michael Reilly

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO

Christian Von Schimmelmann

Managing Director, Global Co-Head Petershill Group, Co-Chairman GP Strategies Investment Committee

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Matt Singer

Vice President

Pankaj Soni

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Samuel Villegas

President and CEO of Goldman Sachs

Letitia Ferrier Webster

Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Merchant Banking Division

Kevin Xu

Managing Director, Asia Pacific Healthcare and Life Sciences Investing

Kaixun Zhang

Managing Director

Teresa Mattamouros

Managing Director, Asset and Wealth Management (Infrastructure Fund)

Tanner Mahoney

Vice President

Ben Fife

Vice President - GS Growth

Past deals in Telecommunications

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.

STL

Post in 2024
Sterlite Technologies Limited is an Indian company that specializes in connectivity and network solutions for the telecom and power sectors. The company provides a diverse range of products, including integrated optical fibers, copper telecom cables, structured data cables, and various types of power transmission conductors. Additionally, Sterlite offers system integration solutions, operational support systems (OSS), business support systems (BSS), and bandwidth management services. Its business is organized into several segments, including Optical Networking, Global Services, and Digital and Technology Solutions. With a strong commitment to enhancing connectivity, Sterlite aims to connect homes worldwide and operates both domestically and in international markets, generating a significant portion of its revenue from these global operations.

Aircall

Series D in 2023
Aircall, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in cloud-based call center software for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Its core product, Aircall, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) application that enables companies to set up and manage phone support online. Aircall's voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, making it easy for businesses to manage and monitor customer support and sales engagement in real-time.

Conexa Saude

Series C in 2022
Conexa Saúde is a digital platform based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that focuses on connecting patients with healthcare professionals through its integrated telemedicine services. Founded in 2017, the platform facilitates access to online medical history, guidance, and an agile scheduling system, which enhances patient monitoring and enables the use of digital prescriptions. By leveraging technology, Conexa Saúde aims to humanize medical care, promote preventive medicine, and democratize access to healthcare across Brazil. The platform effectively shortens distances in healthcare delivery, fostering a network that benefits businesses, doctors, and patients alike.

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.

Elea Digital

Funding Round in 2022
Elea Digital is a provider of digital infrastructure that focuses on storing business data and enhancing connectivity across cities and regions. The company specializes in colocation services, offering solutions that include colocation and interconnection, which support the development of cloud computing and advanced technologies. By facilitating on-premises connectivity and integration with public clouds, Elea Digital enables clients to efficiently manage their capital allocation while addressing the growing demand for connectivity. Through its data center infrastructure platform, Elea Digital aims to meet the evolving needs of businesses in a digital landscape.

Nextiva

Private Equity Round in 2021
Nextiva, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based business communication solutions, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance communication and customer experience for small businesses and enterprises. Its core offerings include a cloud-based VoIP phone system, call center solutions with features such as automatic call distribution and interactive voice response, as well as PBX SIP trunking that allows users to leverage existing phone systems. Additionally, Nextiva provides virtual faxing technology, a unified communication platform that integrates phone, email, chat, and SMS, and a cloud storage service for data management. Serving a diverse clientele across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and education, Nextiva emphasizes a customer-focused approach and has established itself as a leader in transforming business communications.

Aircall

Series D in 2021
Aircall, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in cloud-based call center software for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Its core product, Aircall, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) application that enables companies to set up and manage phone support online. Aircall's voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, making it easy for businesses to manage and monitor customer support and sales engagement in real-time.

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.

Wireless Vision

Private Equity Round in 2021
Wireless Vision operates a chain of T-Mobile exclusive retail stores across the United States, focusing on delivering top-notch sales and service in the wireless telecommunications sector. The company emphasizes the importance of its employees, viewing them as key differentiators in the competitive marketplace. By attracting, hiring, and retaining skilled sales and customer service advocates, Wireless Vision aims to provide customers with accessible experts who can address their needs effectively. In addition to selling wireless telecommunications products, the company offers after-sales services to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure that consumers receive improved products at competitive prices. Collaborative teams with diverse experience underpin Wireless Vision's commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

98point6

Series E in 2020
98point6 Inc. is a healthcare technology company that offers on-demand virtual primary care services through its mobile application in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a platform that enables board-certified physicians to deliver personalized consultations, diagnoses, and treatments for both acute and chronic illnesses. Utilizing a text-based interface, patients can receive care anytime and anywhere, allowing for efficient communication regarding their health concerns. The platform is designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, empowering physicians to focus more on patient care while leveraging technology to streamline processes such as prescribing medications and ordering lab tests.

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.

Vertiv

Post in 2020
Vertiv Holdings Co is a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services, catering to data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including power management, thermal management, integrated rack systems, and modular solutions, which are essential for various digital services such as e-commerce, online banking, and wireless communications. Vertiv also delivers lifecycle management services, predictive analytics, and professional services to assist clients in deploying, maintaining, and optimizing their infrastructure. The company serves diverse industries, including social media, financial services, healthcare, transportation, retail, education, and government, ensuring that vital applications run continuously and efficiently from the cloud to the network edge.

Zipwhip

Series D in 2019
Zipwhip, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a cloud-based texting platform, enabling businesses in the United States and Canada to text-enable their existing landline and toll-free phone numbers. Founded in 2007, Zipwhip provides a solution that allows small and mid-sized businesses, such as auto repair shops, dentists, and beauty salons, to enhance customer service and drive sales through two-way text conversations. The platform facilitates effective communication by allowing customers the option to text or call, thereby increasing engagement and productivity. With a focus on modernizing customer interactions, Zipwhip supports various sectors, including foodservice, staffing agencies, and public services, by enabling them to handle inquiries, schedule appointments, send reminders, and take orders via text messaging.

IHS Markit

Debt Financing in 2018
IHS Markit Ltd. is a prominent provider of critical information, analytics, and solutions for various industries, financial markets, and governments worldwide. The company operates through four main segments: Financial Services, Transportation, Resources, and Consolidated Markets & Solutions (CMS). Its Financial Services segment offers a range of products including pricing and reference data, trading services, and enterprise software for financial market participants. The Transportation segment delivers analysis, production forecasts, and predictive analytics related to vehicles and shipping. The Resources segment focuses on upstream and downstream services in the energy and chemicals sectors, providing market forecasting and analytical tools. CMS provides research tools and performance analysis for technology, media, and telecommunications industries. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in London, IHS Markit employs approximately 16,000 professionals globally, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from recurring sources.

Doctor On Demand

Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

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.

Newgen Software Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Newgen Software Technologies Limited is a software company based in New Delhi, India, specializing in Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions. Founded in 1992, Newgen serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, with over 1,000 installations across more than 50 countries. The company is known for its NewgenONE Platform, a unified low-code platform designed for end-to-end automation, enabling organizations to streamline processes and manage enterprise content effectively. Newgen has received recognition from prominent analyst firms and is positioned in various Magic Quadrants for its innovative solutions. It adheres to high standards of quality and information security, holding certifications such as ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2005.

Root Data Center

Venture Round in 2017
Root Data Center Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, is a provider of colocation solutions tailored for computing leaders. The company specializes in next-generation colocation services, offering options such as cabinets and cage space, variable power density, agile deployment, disaster recovery, and carrier-neutral connectivity. Root Data Center distinguishes itself through industry-leading deployment speed and energy efficiency, utilizing advanced servers and high-density power supply systems to create a secure and reliable environment. Its innovative approach has led to significant partnerships, including one of the largest data center agreements in Canada with a major hyperscale technology provider. As a subsidiary of Compass Datacenters LLC, Root Data Center continues to make an impact in the data center industry through its commitment to excellence and efficiency.

IXcellerate

Debt Financing in 2017
IXcellerate is a leading Carrier Neutral Data Centre located in Moscow, offering high-quality co-location services that meet the stringent standards of financial institutions, multinational corporations, international carriers, and major content providers. The facility provides clients with tailored solutions to address their specific needs, including basic co-location and private, secure cages. IXcellerate's data centers are designed to facilitate telecommunications and traffic exchange, offering an ecosystem that includes systems monitoring and cross-connections. With its strategic location within the MKAD of Central Moscow, IXcellerate ensures affordable and resilient connectivity, enabling clients to connect seamlessly to both local and global markets while maintaining security and low latency.

Perseus

Venture Round in 2015
Perseus, Inc. is a managed services provider specializing in high-speed global networks, colocation, and trading technologies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse international clientele that includes major market makers, banks, exchanges, and Fortune 500 companies. Perseus is known for offering rapid, secure market connectivity, with some of the fastest private routes connecting key financial hubs such as Chicago, New York, London, and Tokyo. The company has received multiple awards for innovation and growth, including recognition in industry lists for its impactful products and services. As of 2017, Perseus operates as a subsidiary of GTT Communications, Inc.

Tikona Infinet

Venture Round in 2014
Tikona Infinet, a subsidiary of Tikona Digital Networks, is a Mumbai-based provider of wireless broadband services, primarily serving the domestic enterprise market. Established in 2008, Tikona has developed a robust infrastructure to deliver high-speed internet and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions across India. The company operates an extensive IP network in 25 cities, with plans for expansion into tier-III and semi-urban markets. Tikona Infinet offers a range of services, including business mailing, data center management, and network facility management, utilizing its Wireless Broadband (WBB) infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity. The company is committed to providing affordable 4G LTE services that support multimedia content, voice, and IT applications, thereby enabling businesses to achieve greater flexibility and scalability in their operations. Tikona's focus on quality and customer satisfaction is reflected in positive feedback from clients regarding its state-of-the-art data center and service offerings.

Vertical Bridge

Private Equity Round in 2014
Vertical Bridge, LLC is a private company that specializes in the ownership and management of wireless communication infrastructure in the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company focuses on providing essential communication infrastructure, including co-location services and build-to-suit towers. Vertical Bridge plays a critical role in supporting the growing demand for wireless connectivity in today's digital landscape by leasing, building, and managing communication assets.

IHS Towers

Private Equity Round in 2014
IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.

IHS Towers

Private Equity Round in 2014
IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.

SS8 Networks

Series B in 2010
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Jingle Networks

Series D in 2009
Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

Datapipe

Private Equity Round in 2008
Datapipe is a provider of managed hosting, cloud services, and data center solutions designed to manage and secure mission-critical IT services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including cloud computing, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, colocation, business analytics, database management, e-commerce hosting, email hosting, and data protection. Datapipe serves a diverse array of industries, such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and media, enabling clients to optimize both critical and everyday IT operations. With a presence in major global markets, including New York, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, Datapipe has established itself as a significant player in the technology landscape. The company was recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting in 2010, highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality services.

SpinVox

Series C in 2008
SpinVox is a pioneering company in the voice-to-text conversion industry, established in 2005 with its patented Voice Message Conversion System. The company specializes in transforming voicemails into text messages for both landline and mobile users. Subscribers to SpinVox can receive their incoming voicemails as text messages directly to their mobile phones or email inboxes. To enhance its offerings, SpinVox has introduced additional features such as the SpinVox Blog, allowing users to dictate blog posts via phone, and the Memo service for sending self-transcribed reminders. Furthermore, users can send spoken text messages, update social media, and communicate with groups using recipient lists. Notably, SpinVox stands out as the only voicemail-to-text service available in six languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Italian, positioning itself competitively in a market that includes other service providers.

Jingle Networks

Series C in 2008
Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

CDNetworks

Private Equity Round in 2007
CDNetworks is a leading content delivery platform in the Asia-Pacific region, established in 2000. The company operates over 2,800 global Points of Presence across more than 70 countries, supported by 14 offices and 10 research and development centers in key locations such as the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, China, Japan, and Korea. CDNetworks focuses on enhancing digital experiences through its Edge as a Service model, which facilitates fast and secure content delivery. Its comprehensive range of products and services includes web performance optimization, media delivery, cloud security, zero trust security, and colocation services. These offerings are designed to provide enterprise clients with a secure, reliable, and high-performing application delivery network, ultimately fostering business innovation.

Tejas Networks

Series E in 2007
Tejas Networks Limited is an Indian company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing optical and data networking products. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utility companies, defense organizations, and government entities, both domestically and internationally. Tejas Networks offers a wide range of products, including converged packet optical solutions, enterprise Ethernet switches, and high-density metro core platforms. Their offerings also encompass multi-service provisioning platforms, LTE solutions, and advanced GPON elements for optical access networks. Additionally, Tejas Networks provides software solutions for network management and optimization, along with services such as network planning, installation, and customer support. The company's products are utilized in various applications, including access networks and wireless backhaul, contributing significantly to its revenue primarily from the Indian market.

Woven Systems

Series B in 2007
Woven Systems is a network infrastructure provider specializing in the design and construction of scalable Ethernet fabric switching solutions tailored for enterprise and Internet data centers. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, particularly through its unique Dynamic Congestion Avoidance technology, which automatically balances network traffic to achieve optimal performance and minimal latency. Woven Systems' products are delivered in energy-efficient chassis, reflecting a commitment to both high performance and sustainability in network solutions.

Movate

Series B in 2007
Movate is a human-centered technology and experiences company that specializes in providing technology consulting and support services across various industries, including telecommunications, media, retail, e-commerce, and emerging brands. The company focuses on enhancing digital customer experiences, infrastructure, engineering, and insights, along with offering enterprise product services. Through its offerings, Movate aims to deliver trusted and reliable support for both consumer and enterprise needs, driving innovation and efficiency in the technology landscape.

Arcadian Networks

Private Equity Round in 2007
Arcadian Networks provides "last mile" wireless carrier services to the energy sector (electric, water, and gas utilities and oil and gas companies). The company's 700 MHz licensed spectrum delivers a converged IP network with voice and data communications for fixed and mobile applications. The real-time broadband communications platform reduces operational costs, improves resiliency, and transforms electric grids into efficient "smart grids" and oil fields into optimized "smart fields."

Jingle Networks

Series C in 2006
Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.

Galazar Networks

Series C in 2006
Galazar Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on a range of telecommunications and data communication technologies, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions, primarily aimed at carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards. Galazar Networks provides a variety of semiconductor solutions, including framer and mapper devices for both datacom and telecom interfaces, as well as OTN mappers, multiplexers, and PDH access network solutions. Their product offerings also encompass multi-protocol infrastructure solutions and multi-service provisioning for PDH and Ethernet over SONET/SDH applications.

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.

Woven Systems

Series A in 2005
Woven Systems is a network infrastructure provider specializing in the design and construction of scalable Ethernet fabric switching solutions tailored for enterprise and Internet data centers. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, particularly through its unique Dynamic Congestion Avoidance technology, which automatically balances network traffic to achieve optimal performance and minimal latency. Woven Systems' products are delivered in energy-efficient chassis, reflecting a commitment to both high performance and sustainability in network solutions.

Fibertower

Series A in 2005
FiberTower Corporation is a privately held company specializing in facilities-based backhaul services for wireless carriers in the United States. The company utilizes its wireless spectrum assets and fiber networks to transport voice, video, and data traffic from mobile base stations to switching centers. With a focus on millimeter band fixed wireless technology, FiberTower offers a range of services, including Small Cell and Macro cell backhaul and transport solutions, across its 46 wide-area licensed regions. As of its most recent reporting, FiberTower serves over 6,000 billing customer locations through a network of more than 3,300 deployed sites in major markets such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth. The company is known for its strong relationships with mobile carriers and its commitment to research and development in collaboration with industry partners. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, FiberTower operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC.

EZChip

Series C in 2005
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

Alphion

Series B in 2005
Alphion Corporation is a manufacturer of broadband solutions designed for businesses and communities, specializing in optical fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access systems, subsystems, and integrated photonic devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, the company develops a comprehensive portfolio of products targeted at the rapidly growing FTTx market. Its offerings include GPON products suitable for diverse deployment environments, ranging from luxury developments to remote villages, and cater to various clients, including national service providers, local telecom operators, private cable operators, community networks, and enterprises. Alphion's solutions are crafted to facilitate the delivery of reliable and affordable broadband services, thereby enhancing connectivity across different sectors.

Tropic Networks

Series D in 2004
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

IMlogic

Series C in 2004
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software that facilitates secure instant messaging across various sectors, including financial services, energy, healthcare, government, media, telecommunications, technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. The company's solutions are designed to enable organizations to effectively manage and deploy instant messaging and presence technology for real-time business communications. Additionally, IMlogic's software provides tools to control and secure both public and enterprise instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies.

EZChip

Post in 2004
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

Azanda Network Devices

Series C in 2003
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in the development of semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda creates multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the performance of routers and switches, addressing the evolving demands of modern communication infrastructure. Through its innovative products, Azanda Network Devices aims to contribute to advancements in network efficiency and reliability.

Fiberlink

Series C in 2003
Fiberlink Communications Corporation provides mobility as a service (MaaS) that helps enterprises to connect, control, and secure laptops and mobile devices. Its MaaS Platform helps mobile workers to connect to the Internet and the applications and data they need. The company's MaaS platform is used to perform identity management and authentication services; deploy, monitor, and manage security and connectivity applications on laptops and PCs; view information on compliance status, security events, and connectivity costs; and protect mobile devices and the data from loss, theft, data leakage, hackers, and viruses. Its MaaS360 mobility platform manages security and connectivity services on mobile and remote devices, as well as helps administrators to deploy, monitor, update, and remediate various endpoint security and connectivity applications.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Galazar Networks

Series B in 2003
Galazar Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on a range of telecommunications and data communication technologies, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions, primarily aimed at carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards. Galazar Networks provides a variety of semiconductor solutions, including framer and mapper devices for both datacom and telecom interfaces, as well as OTN mappers, multiplexers, and PDH access network solutions. Their product offerings also encompass multi-protocol infrastructure solutions and multi-service provisioning for PDH and Ethernet over SONET/SDH applications.

Tropic Networks

Series C in 2003
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

IMlogic

Series B in 2003
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software that facilitates secure instant messaging across various sectors, including financial services, energy, healthcare, government, media, telecommunications, technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. The company's solutions are designed to enable organizations to effectively manage and deploy instant messaging and presence technology for real-time business communications. Additionally, IMlogic's software provides tools to control and secure both public and enterprise instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies.

EZChip

Series C in 2002
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

NuVox Communications

Private Equity Round in 2002
NuVox Communications is a provider of broadband services that focuses on delivering voice and data network communications to businesses across the United States. The company offers a range of services including conference calling, data security and backup, internet access, voicemail, and web hosting. With a commitment to supporting business communication needs, NuVox aims to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity for its clients through reliable managed services.

IP Unity

Series D in 2002
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Iolon

Series C in 2002
Iolon, Inc. is a privately held company specializing in optical networking components, focusing on high-performance tunable devices for advanced fiber optic networks. The company's initial product is a high-powered external cavity tunable laser source, designed for high bit rate and long-haul applications. Iolon also plans to expand its product offerings to include tunable filters, optical switches, polarization controllers, spectral monitors, and universal transponders. The company leverages its platform technology, which incorporates patented micro-optics, MEMS, and advanced servo control technologies, to facilitate advanced automation for high-volume manufacturing. Iolon's products are critical for transmitting, monitoring, and receiving optical signals within optical networks and for test and measurement equipment.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in the development of semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda creates multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the performance of routers and switches, addressing the evolving demands of modern communication infrastructure. Through its innovative products, Azanda Network Devices aims to contribute to advancements in network efficiency and reliability.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in the development of semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda creates multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the performance of routers and switches, addressing the evolving demands of modern communication infrastructure. Through its innovative products, Azanda Network Devices aims to contribute to advancements in network efficiency and reliability.

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.

ClearWire

Private Equity Round in 2001
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Global Communication Devices

Series B in 2001
Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.

NuVox Communications

Venture Round in 2001
NuVox Communications is a provider of broadband services that focuses on delivering voice and data network communications to businesses across the United States. The company offers a range of services including conference calling, data security and backup, internet access, voicemail, and web hosting. With a commitment to supporting business communication needs, NuVox aims to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity for its clients through reliable managed services.

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 primarily offers internet services through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural communities. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks delivers services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring reliable and efficient connectivity for its clients.

Iolon

Series B in 2001
Iolon, Inc. is a privately held company specializing in optical networking components, focusing on high-performance tunable devices for advanced fiber optic networks. The company's initial product is a high-powered external cavity tunable laser source, designed for high bit rate and long-haul applications. Iolon also plans to expand its product offerings to include tunable filters, optical switches, polarization controllers, spectral monitors, and universal transponders. The company leverages its platform technology, which incorporates patented micro-optics, MEMS, and advanced servo control technologies, to facilitate advanced automation for high-volume manufacturing. Iolon's products are critical for transmitting, monitoring, and receiving optical signals within optical networks and for test and measurement equipment.

TeraBlaze

Series A in 2001
TeraBlaze is a developer of advanced gigabit ethernet switching devices tailored for equipment providers. The company specializes in high-density switching solutions that incorporate integrated memory, effectively addressing the demands of internet and enterprise infrastructure. By utilizing innovative switch-on-a-chip technology, TeraBlaze's products enable clients to enhance their networking capabilities, ensuring robust performance and reliability in data transmission.

Tropic Networks

Series B in 2001
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Clearwater Networks

Series B in 2001
Clearwater Networks (formerly XStream Logic) is developing the industry’s first single-processor packet processing solution capable of performing 7-layer packet processing at 10-Gigabit data rates. XStream’s family of network processors is targeted at solving the critical bottleneck in next-generation network infrastructure equipment: layers 4-7 packet processing. Edge and core routers, content-aware web switches, network attached storage devices, and other networking appliances all require the need to implement advanced services that are beyond the capability of existing semiconductor solutions. XStream ’s products are able to solve a wide variety of applications and advanced services using a simple, single-processor architecture that reduces system complexity and improves customers’ time to market.

Axsun Technologies

Series C in 2001
Axsun Technologies, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photonics products that utilize MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including OCT swept laser engines, OCT data acquisition systems, optical channel monitors, and NIR spectroscopy engines. These products serve various industries, including medical therapies, petroleum production, telecommunications, and industrial process control. Axsun Technologies is notable for its development of high-performance, miniaturized spectroscopic instruments that facilitate on-line and at-line measurements, thereby enhancing measurement capabilities in fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and homeland security. Established in 1998, Axsun Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies Corp.

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 is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

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 primarily offers internet services through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural communities. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks delivers services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring reliable and efficient connectivity for its clients.

Villagenetworks

Series B in 2000
Village Networks (www.villagenetworks.com) is leading the next wave of the Optical Internet with Optical Flow Networking, breakthrough technology that brings together the highest level of performance of intelligent routing and high-capacity optical networking in a single optical packet node. Village Networks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ. Its more than 80 employees have exceptional depth of experience developing, marketing and delivering carrier-class products from companies including AT&T, Bay Networks, Bell Laboratories, Cisco Systems, Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks, Rockwell International and Siemens.

Lantern Communications

Series B in 2000
Lantern Communications, established in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in providing scalable, carrier-class packet-based transport solutions. These solutions facilitate the deployment of broadband Ethernet and other networking services across metropolitan area networks by service providers. The company was acquired by C-COR in May 2004.

Spearhead Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Spearhead Technologies Inc., was established in 1998, and is the developer of GAP Technology. Its derivative product series, AirGAP 200 and AirGAP 300 is the world's most secure Internet and network appliance for the enterprise. Spearhead is the owner of a patented technology, called GAP technology. GAP technology is the ideal solution for maintaining full, uninterrupted Internet access, while eradicating the associated risks of intrusion and data theft. Spearhead's GAP provides a high-performance Internet isolator, which physically keeps the corporate network disconnected from the outside world, while enabling high-speed data verification, information inspection, and content checking. Based on its technology, Spearhead offers a range of solutions to the enterprise, Web-server farms, network devices, and telecommunication applications.

Accelerant Networks

Series B in 2000
Accelerant Networks is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in CMOS-based transceivers designed for serial backplane communication and broadband infrastructure semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on providing high-speed backplane transceivers tailored for network equipment manufacturers, aiming to enhance the speed, distance, and reliability of communication between line cards within network equipment. By developing innovative semiconductor solutions, Accelerant Networks supports the efficient management of data and promotes the use of contextual analytics, enabling its clients to make informed, data-driven decisions across various applications.

Celox Networks

Series B in 2000
Celox Networks, Inc. manufactures Internet protocol switches. The company’s SCx 192 is an Internet protocol service creation switch, which provides tools to create new revenue-generating services over existing access connections, such as traffic prioritization, traffic shaping and bandwidth management, and security across a shared Internet protocol infrastructure, as well as service level agreement performance verifications.

Comstellar Technologies

Series A in 2000
Comstellar Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of communications infrastructure, concentrating on creating network components and subsystems for both optical and wireless communication industries. The company's innovative operating model positions it to address the growing demand for high-quality communication solutions, which are becoming increasingly essential in today’s technology landscape. By focusing on these critical areas, Comstellar aims to capitalize on the vast opportunities available in the global market for communication technologies.

Accessline Communications

Venture Round in 2000
AccessLine Communications is a provider of hosted communications and managed voice services, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 1983 and based in the United States, the company offers a comprehensive suite of cloud business applications that includes digital business phone services, conferencing, voicemail, fax-to-email services, and integrated messaging. Additionally, AccessLine Communications provides toll-free numbers and virtual receptionist services, enabling clients to streamline their communication processes. The company also specializes in tailored solutions for various industries, including construction, financial services, healthcare, high technology, legal, and manufacturing. AccessLine Communications aims to empower its customers and partners by allowing them to concentrate on their core business operations.

V-Span

Venture Round in 2000
V-Span is a prominent provider of video-oriented collaboration and conferencing services, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes audio, video, web, and streaming solutions tailored for enterprise and channel markets. The company enables effective electronic meetings, events, and training through its online self-service tools, experienced full-service call centers, and a diversified global network. V-Span's services cater to various business applications, including human resources, training, marketing, product development, and sales.

LNG Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2000
LNG Holdings S.A. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and comprehensive IT solutions for commercial businesses and network operators. The company offers a range of services, from fiber-optic transmission circuits to high bit-rate IP services and co-location services at its Points of Presence (PoPs). LNG Holdings aims to establish itself as a leading provider of managed bandwidth services across Europe, with a strong presence in Germany, as well as extensive networks in France and Spain. It also maintains connections to major European cities, including Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. By delivering business-to-business network solutions, voice, video, and data communications, the company enables clients to access a variety of advanced services across a single internet network, often at significantly reduced costs.

New World Communications

Venture Round in 2000
NewWorld Communications is an information technology and communications consulting firm that enables midsize businesses and enterprises to implement network, mobility, and cloud solutions. It also offers contract negotiation, strategic planning and design, project management and implementation, and support services. NewWorld Communications was acquired by Nextel Communications in January 2003. NewWorld Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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.

Telseon

Series B in 2000
Telseon, Inc. is a provider of Internet infrastructure services operating over optical networks in major metropolitan areas. The company specializes in data transport services and offers a range of connectivity solutions, including optical network services, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint connections. Additionally, Telseon provides bandwidth enhancement services and various Ethernet services to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

AvantGo

Venture Round in 2000
AvantGo, Inc. specializes in mobile infrastructure software and services that facilitate access to Internet-based content and corporate applications on handheld devices and Internet-enabled phones. The company offers its AvantGo M-Business Server and mobile applications to enable clients to provide their employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners with seamless access to vital business information. AvantGo's mobile Internet service allows users to access mobile-formatted online content and applications, featuring capabilities such as an offline browser and desktop synchronization client. The company has also been recognized for its contributions to the mobile sector, having been selected by Microsoft to participate in the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council.

BrightLink Networks

Series C in 2000
BrightLink Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of optical network switching systems. The company begins the marketing and manufacturing of its intelligent optical network system.

Westwave Communications

Series C in 2000
Westwave Communications is a supplier of telecommunications network control and signaling agents.

eVentures Group

Venture Round in 2000
eVentures Group operates and invests in internet communications companies.

Magex

Venture Round in 2000
Magex, Ltd., established in 2000 and based in London, UK, with additional offices in San Francisco and Phoenix, specializes in providing electronic payments services. The company caters to financial institutions, telecommunication operators, and e-commerce companies, offering a range of solutions including person-to-person and person-to-merchant payments, electronic funds transfers, cross-border remittance services, mobile payments, and end-to-end stored-value card services. These services are accessible through the Internet, mobile networks, and point-of-sale systems. Magex's client base includes international banks and retailers in the United States. The company operates as a subsidiary of Magex Holdings, Ltd.

Radix Wireless

Series A in 2000
Radix Wireless is a developer of broadband wireless products for network service providers.

Qeyton Systems

Series B in 2000
Qeyton Systems founded by innovators in DWDM, optical transmission and access systems. Qeyton has utilized its well- balanced strengths in optical transmission and networking know-how to focus on addressing metro operators' needs with essential transport network evolution planning and DWDM equipment. Qeyton gives service providers a competitive advantage by cost-effectively upgrading their networks so they can in turn provide greater capacity, protection and flexibility, requirements in today's data-centric networks.

Telscape International

Private Equity Round in 2000
Telscape International, Inc. is a turn-key and value added telecommunications company strategically positioned to tap the growing and emerging markets of Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Mexico. TSCP supplies U.S.-originated international long distance services on a wholesale and retail basis, via switched and dedicated networks, with an emphasis on Latin America. TSCP also provides a range of systems integration and value-added services in Mexico. For the nine months ended 9/30/98, revenues totalled $102.3 million, up from $22.1 million. Net income fell 4% to $1.4 million. Results reflect acquisitions, offset by a $1.5 million tax expense vs. a $246 thousand tax benefit.

InnoMedia

Venture Round in 2000
InnoMedia, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of Internet and broadband Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solutions. The company specializes in providing a range of products to cable multiple system operators (MSOs), broadband service providers, enterprises, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and distribution partners worldwide. Its offerings include multimedia terminal adapters, IP phones, customer premise equipment, business voice solutions, and network products designed for converged IP networks. InnoMedia also provides advanced solutions such as multi-port analog telephone adapters, enterprise session border controllers, and various cable and management systems. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, InnoMedia has additional offices in Singapore, San Jose, Hsinchu, and Beijing.

Endgate

Venture Round in 2000
A leading supplier of RF subsystems for millimeterwave, broadband wireless access systems. Their products are used in point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, cellular backhaul and wireless fiber systems and are provided at various levels of integration depending upon the customers' needs. They include amplifiers, frequency converters and multiplers, antennas, integrated transceivers, and complete outdoor units. Their patented multi-chip integrated circuit (MCIC) or "flip chip" technology enables Endwave to design circuits that use smaller amounts of GaAs, have fewer bond wires that require manual tuning, and are well suited for high volume automated assembly. Endwave headquarters are in Sunnyvale, CA. with additional manufacturing facilities in Santa Clara and Diamond Springs.

Algety Telecom

Series B in 2000
Algety Telecom is a manufacturer specializing in ultra high-speed fiber optic transmission equipment. The company employs innovative soliton technology combined with advanced wavelength division multiplexing to achieve exceptional data transmission speeds, currently holding a world record in this area. Algety’s technology is designed specifically for long-haul telecommunication carriers, addressing the high transmission capacity requirements of major backbone networks. By focusing on cutting-edge solutions, Algety Telecom aims to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Empowered Networks

Series C in 2000
Empowered Networks, established in 1997, specializes in delivering carrier-grade Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems tailored for carriers and next-generation communication service providers. Their flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating a smooth transition of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. Additionally, Empowered Networks offers comprehensive IT consulting services, including network monitoring, management, security, and compliance solutions. They assist global corporations in enhancing application, network, and service agility, visibility, and reliability, ultimately driving positive business outcomes and mitigating risks.

Antrim Design Systems

Venture Round in 2000
Antrim Design Systems specializes in the development and marketing of portable mixed-signal intellectual property, design software, and expert design services tailored for telecom, multimedia, and consumer products. The company focuses on automating the design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits through innovative methodologies. By providing a suite of libraries, design tools, and services, Antrim enhances the efficiency of integrated circuit design, enabling clients to achieve levels of productivity that were previously unattainable.

Terawave Communications

Series B in 2000
Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in optical components for communications equipment. The company offers multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products that facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave operates additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its customer base includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Axsun Technologies

Series B in 2000
Axsun Technologies, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photonics products that utilize MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including OCT swept laser engines, OCT data acquisition systems, optical channel monitors, and NIR spectroscopy engines. These products serve various industries, including medical therapies, petroleum production, telecommunications, and industrial process control. Axsun Technologies is notable for its development of high-performance, miniaturized spectroscopic instruments that facilitate on-line and at-line measurements, thereby enhancing measurement capabilities in fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and homeland security. Established in 1998, Axsun Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Tachion Networks

Series B in 2000
Tachion Networks builds next-generation networking infrastructure equipment enabling communications service providers.

Fiberlink

Venture Round in 2000
Fiberlink Communications Corporation provides mobility as a service (MaaS) that helps enterprises to connect, control, and secure laptops and mobile devices. Its MaaS Platform helps mobile workers to connect to the Internet and the applications and data they need. The company's MaaS platform is used to perform identity management and authentication services; deploy, monitor, and manage security and connectivity applications on laptops and PCs; view information on compliance status, security events, and connectivity costs; and protect mobile devices and the data from loss, theft, data leakage, hackers, and viruses. Its MaaS360 mobility platform manages security and connectivity services on mobile and remote devices, as well as helps administrators to deploy, monitor, update, and remediate various endpoint security and connectivity applications.
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