Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Telecommunications

Meter

Series B in 2022
Operator of a network infrastructure system designed to facilitate the internet connectivity process. The company's system installs wire, routers, and wireless access points in the office with the hardware taken from the current setup and the software scans logs based on devices, data, and applications, enabling businesses to have secure wireless network systems.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This solution provides secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making it an efficient and cost-effective option for businesses looking to enhance their IoT capabilities. Notably, Notecard operates without requiring a cellular subscription, simplifying adoption for users.

Telda

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Telda is a financial brand operating in the MENA region, targeting Millennials and Gen Z to simplify payment experiences and peer-to-peer transfers. The company has developed a money transfer application that allows users to send, spend, and save money conveniently. With features such as biometric identification and a 3D secure system, Telda enables users to open a free account without the need for paperwork. The platform facilitates free money transfers between friends and provides insights into spending habits, helping clients manage their finances effectively. By offering an alternative to traditional banking systems, Telda aims to address common money handling challenges faced by its users.

Graphiant

Series A in 2020
Graphiant Inc. develops and manufactures networking equipment, such as wide area network (WAN) technology that enables major business transformations. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Fremont, California.

Telio

Series A in 2019
Telio Vietnam Co., Ltd. is a business-to-business commerce platform founded in 2018 and based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including groceries and fast-moving consumer goods such as spices, instant foods, beverages, candies, cosmetics, and canned foods. The platform connects small, traditional retailers with brands and wholesalers, enabling these retailers to access a wider selection of products, better pricing, and improved logistics. By digitizing the sales process, Telio enhances operational efficiency and allows retailers to benefit from economies of scale, ultimately offering reduced costs and valuable insights into customer data.

Cloopen

Series D in 2019
Cloopen Group Holding Ltd, founded in 2009, is a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including communications platform as a service (CPaaS), cloud-based contact centers, and unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) tools. Cloopen's solutions are designed to be easily integrated into various applications, allowing users to embed functionalities such as voice calls, conferencing, SMS, and instant messaging. The company's diverse clientele spans multiple industries, including internet, telecommunications, financial services, education, industrial manufacturing, and energy, highlighting its broad market reach and the versatility of its communication offerings.

SignalWire

Series A in 2019
SignalWire, Inc. is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to create applications and infrastructure for voice, messaging, and video capabilities using real-time APIs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company builds on the legacy of the FreeSWITCH open-source project, aiming to provide a global network for real-time communications over secure, standards-based channels. Its offerings include SignalWire CLOUD, based on FreeSWITCH technology, and SignalWire STACK, an open-source platform. The products facilitate the development of rich audio and video applications that function seamlessly in mobile browsers without additional software. SignalWire’s technology supports a wide range of communication interfaces while emphasizing scalability and programmability. The company operates with a fully distributed workforce across multiple locations, which has influenced its product development and adaptability, especially during the pandemic. Additionally, SignalWire is engaged in advancing the standards that underpin real-time communications on the Internet, positioning itself as a leader in software-powered telecommunications solutions.

ThousandEyes

Series D in 2019
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

Circles.Life

Series C in 2019
Circles.Life is a young, innovative telco, homegrown in Singapore with a mission to re-imagine how mobile services are built and delivered with you in mind. They do this by offering the best no-contract mobile plan, unlimited bonus data and an unparalleled customer experience.

Knowlarity

Series C in 2016
Knowlarity is India’s largest cloud telephony company. Funded by Sequoia Capital, we have grown by leaps and bounds since our inception in 2009, powering more than 6,500 companies in India and abroad. Today, we have a presence in 65 countries. Our flagship products, SuperReceptionist and SmartIVR, can process over a million calls an hour. We are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore.

Cloopen

Series C in 2016
Cloopen Group Holding Ltd, founded in 2009, is a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including communications platform as a service (CPaaS), cloud-based contact centers, and unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) tools. Cloopen's solutions are designed to be easily integrated into various applications, allowing users to embed functionalities such as voice calls, conferencing, SMS, and instant messaging. The company's diverse clientele spans multiple industries, including internet, telecommunications, financial services, education, industrial manufacturing, and energy, highlighting its broad market reach and the versatility of its communication offerings.

Viptela

Series C in 2016
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

ThousandEyes

Series C in 2016
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

Blue Danube Systems

Series B in 2015
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced mobile wireless access solutions that significantly enhance network capacity and improve the overall quality of telecommunications services. The company's offerings include high-definition active antenna systems (HDAAS) and the BeamMaster platform, which utilizes beam-based optimization for real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Blue Danube's Coherent Massive MIMO solution applies 5G beamforming technology to existing networks, allowing for a substantial increase in capacity and user experience. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Warren, New Jersey.

Easemob

Series B in 2015
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

ThousandEyes

Series B in 2014
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

Telcare

Series C in 2014
Telcare wirelessly bridges the last mile between patients and physicians for the care of chronic illness using machine-2-machine cellular technology. The Company's first product in development is the TelCheck glucose meter, which automatically relays home glucose testing data to the physician or care manager and displays immediate clinical feedback and coaching on the screen of the meter. Telcare recently won the people's choice award at the 2009 CTIA show in San Diego, CA

Quantenna Communications

Series G in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Easemob

Series A in 2014
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

Easemob

Series A in 2014
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

Knowlarity

Series B in 2014
Knowlarity is India’s largest cloud telephony company. Funded by Sequoia Capital, we have grown by leaps and bounds since our inception in 2009, powering more than 6,500 companies in India and abroad. Today, we have a presence in 65 countries. Our flagship products, SuperReceptionist and SmartIVR, can process over a million calls an hour. We are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore.

Leleda

Series A in 2014
Leleda is a mobile phone service platform.

Viptela

Venture Round in 2014
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Wilocity

Series D in 2013
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Viptela

Series B in 2013
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Blue Danube Systems

Venture Round in 2013
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced mobile wireless access solutions that significantly enhance network capacity and improve the overall quality of telecommunications services. The company's offerings include high-definition active antenna systems (HDAAS) and the BeamMaster platform, which utilizes beam-based optimization for real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Blue Danube's Coherent Massive MIMO solution applies 5G beamforming technology to existing networks, allowing for a substantial increase in capacity and user experience. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Warren, New Jersey.

ThousandEyes

Series A in 2013
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

Cloopen

Series A in 2013
Cloopen Group Holding Ltd, founded in 2009, is a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including communications platform as a service (CPaaS), cloud-based contact centers, and unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) tools. Cloopen's solutions are designed to be easily integrated into various applications, allowing users to embed functionalities such as voice calls, conferencing, SMS, and instant messaging. The company's diverse clientele spans multiple industries, including internet, telecommunications, financial services, education, industrial manufacturing, and energy, highlighting its broad market reach and the versatility of its communication offerings.

Luminate Wireless

Seed Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless is developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system to make it easier to add capacity and assured mobile services for enterprises of any size. In this system, key management-plane, control as well as data-plane functions in the mobile network are moved to a centralized and virtualized entity that can be implemented as a private or a public cloud. The Luminate system allows capacity to be added easily to venues in a “Wi-Fi like” manner by deploying 4G LTE access points using existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. Luminate Wireless is backed by: NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, Hewlett-Packard Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Northgate Capital, and Correlation Ventures

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless is developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system to make it easier to add capacity and assured mobile services for enterprises of any size. In this system, key management-plane, control as well as data-plane functions in the mobile network are moved to a centralized and virtualized entity that can be implemented as a private or a public cloud. The Luminate system allows capacity to be added easily to venues in a “Wi-Fi like” manner by deploying 4G LTE access points using existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. Luminate Wireless is backed by: NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, Hewlett-Packard Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Northgate Capital, and Correlation Ventures

Viptela

Series A in 2012
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Telcare

Series B in 2012
Telcare wirelessly bridges the last mile between patients and physicians for the care of chronic illness using machine-2-machine cellular technology. The Company's first product in development is the TelCheck glucose meter, which automatically relays home glucose testing data to the physician or care manager and displays immediate clinical feedback and coaching on the screen of the meter. Telcare recently won the people's choice award at the 2009 CTIA show in San Diego, CA

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Ruckus Wireless

Series G in 2012
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

Jasper Technologies

Series D in 2012
Jasper Technologies, Inc. offers a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows companies to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company provides an automated connectivity management platform called Control Center, which helps users manage their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies offers Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of employee business mobile phones and tablets. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, connected homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia, Jasper Technologies was previously known as Jasper Wireless and rebranded in May 2014. As of March 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Knowlarity

Series A in 2012
Knowlarity is India’s largest cloud telephony company. Funded by Sequoia Capital, we have grown by leaps and bounds since our inception in 2009, powering more than 6,500 companies in India and abroad. Today, we have a presence in 65 countries. Our flagship products, SuperReceptionist and SmartIVR, can process over a million calls an hour. We are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore.

RingCentral

Series D in 2011
RingCentral is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations. Its products include unified communications as a service (UCaaS), which integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, and online meetings, enabling organizations to connect teams across various locations seamlessly. The platform caters to over 350,000 businesses worldwide, providing solutions that scale with enterprises as they grow. Key offerings include RingCentral Office, which combines a multi-extension business phone system with unlimited calling and fax functionalities, and RingCentral Glip, a unified team workspace that facilitates effective collaboration by centralizing communications and resources. Additionally, RingCentral provides an omnichannel contact center solution that enhances customer service interactions and supports efficient communication. The company also offers RingCentral Professional for managing virtual phone lines and RingCentral Fax for internet-based faxing, streamlining document transmission. Headquartered in Belmont, California, RingCentral was founded in 2003 and has received backing from several prominent investors.

Clickatell

Series B in 2011
Clickatell Inc. specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services that facilitate communication and transactions between businesses and their customers via mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company offers a range of solutions, including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, and customer relationship management, as well as mobile transaction services like prepaid mobile top-ups. Clickatell's Mobile eXchange platform enables global message delivery, while its USSD-based banking products assist financial institutions in reducing foot traffic to branches. Additionally, the company provides Clickatell Secure, a multi-factor authentication suite for transaction protection, and Chat Desk, a digital contact center that enhances customer service through real-time chat support. With a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, government agencies, and application developers, Clickatell serves over 18,000 brands and businesses worldwide, making it a leader in the mobile communications sector.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

ThousandEyes

Seed Round in 2011
ThousandEyes empowers businesses to see, understand and improve connected experiences everywhere. The ThousandEyes cloud platform offers unmatched vantage points throughout the global Internet and provides immediate visibility into experience for every user and application over any network, so companies can deliver superior digital experiences, modernize their enterprise WAN, and successfully migrate to the cloud. ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world’s largest and fastest growing brands, including Comcast, eBay, HP, 100+ of the Global 2000, 60+ of the Fortune 500, 5 of the 6 top US banks, and 20 of the 25 top SaaS companies.

TokBox

Series C in 2010
TokBox is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California, that develops and operates the OpenTok Video Platform. This platform enables the integration of live video communications into web and mobile applications, catering to a diverse range of users from enterprises to developers. With a focus on scalability and customization, OpenTok supports various video interactions, from one-on-one calls to large-scale broadcasts. The platform leverages advanced video, audio, and networking technologies, offering a powerful set of APIs to facilitate seamless communication experiences across different devices and browsers. OpenTok has been adopted by over 80,000 services, serving notable clients such as Major League Baseball and Ford, and is recognized for being one of the first platforms to incorporate WebRTC support. TokBox also provides a cloud communications platform that includes unified communications and programmable communication APIs.

DensBits Technologies

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

RingCentral

Series C in 2010
RingCentral is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations. Its products include unified communications as a service (UCaaS), which integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, and online meetings, enabling organizations to connect teams across various locations seamlessly. The platform caters to over 350,000 businesses worldwide, providing solutions that scale with enterprises as they grow. Key offerings include RingCentral Office, which combines a multi-extension business phone system with unlimited calling and fax functionalities, and RingCentral Glip, a unified team workspace that facilitates effective collaboration by centralizing communications and resources. Additionally, RingCentral provides an omnichannel contact center solution that enhances customer service interactions and supports efficient communication. The company also offers RingCentral Professional for managing virtual phone lines and RingCentral Fax for internet-based faxing, streamlining document transmission. Headquartered in Belmont, California, RingCentral was founded in 2003 and has received backing from several prominent investors.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Wilocity

Series C in 2010
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Sipera Systems

Series D in 2010
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), enabling users worldwide to protect their VoIP, video, collaboration, and messaging applications. The company's innovative "Borderless UC" framework allows for secure communications across various devices and locations. With a strong focus on VoIP and UC security, Sipera supports enterprises in implementing secure remote work, distributed call centers, and effective business continuity strategies. Their comprehensive offerings include protection against toll fraud, secure SIP trunks, and provisions for media logging and archiving. Backed by the research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, Sipera Systems delivers high-performance security solutions that enhance communication while minimizing risks for clients in converged internet protocol networks.

Hantele

Series B in 2010
Guangzhou Hantele Communication Co., Ltd specializes in integrated mobile communication network solutions, focusing on the development and provision of technology services and related products. Established in 2006 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of services including network planning optimization, maintenance solutions, and intelligent network optimization platforms. Additionally, Hantele provides data analysis systems, signaling optimization software, and daily network index optimization. With a commitment to advancing communication technology, the firm employs a team of technical professionals, a significant portion of whom have experience with major manufacturers in the industry. Hantele has also achieved certification as a high-tech enterprise in Guangdong Province, emphasizing its dedication to innovation and quality in the telecommunications sector.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

IMImobile

Venture Round in 2009
IMImobile PLC is a cloud communications software and solutions provider that enables enterprises to enhance and automate customer interactions through digital technologies. The company offers a range of products, including IMIbot.ai for automated conversational experiences, IMIchat for consolidating customer service channels, and IMIcampaign for multi-channel communication management. Additionally, it provides IMIconnect, a comprehensive cloud communications platform, along with services like Textlocal for SMS messaging and IMIdigital for mobile content deployment. Serving various industries such as telecom, banking, healthcare, and retail, IMImobile manages over 42 billion messages and 44 billion commerce transactions annually. Headquartered in London, the company has a global presence with offices in multiple regions, employing over 1,100 individuals. Founded in 1999, IMImobile supports organizations in improving customer engagement and operational efficiency through its innovative solutions.

DensBits Technologies

Series A in 2009
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.

Rayspan

Series B in 2009
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Jasper Technologies

Series C in 2008
Jasper Technologies, Inc. offers a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows companies to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company provides an automated connectivity management platform called Control Center, which helps users manage their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies offers Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of employee business mobile phones and tablets. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, connected homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia, Jasper Technologies was previously known as Jasper Wireless and rebranded in May 2014. As of March 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

TokBox

Series B in 2008
TokBox is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California, that develops and operates the OpenTok Video Platform. This platform enables the integration of live video communications into web and mobile applications, catering to a diverse range of users from enterprises to developers. With a focus on scalability and customization, OpenTok supports various video interactions, from one-on-one calls to large-scale broadcasts. The platform leverages advanced video, audio, and networking technologies, offering a powerful set of APIs to facilitate seamless communication experiences across different devices and browsers. OpenTok has been adopted by over 80,000 services, serving notable clients such as Major League Baseball and Ford, and is recognized for being one of the first platforms to incorporate WebRTC support. TokBox also provides a cloud communications platform that includes unified communications and programmable communication APIs.

TokBox

Series B in 2008
TokBox is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California, that develops and operates the OpenTok Video Platform. This platform enables the integration of live video communications into web and mobile applications, catering to a diverse range of users from enterprises to developers. With a focus on scalability and customization, OpenTok supports various video interactions, from one-on-one calls to large-scale broadcasts. The platform leverages advanced video, audio, and networking technologies, offering a powerful set of APIs to facilitate seamless communication experiences across different devices and browsers. OpenTok has been adopted by over 80,000 services, serving notable clients such as Major League Baseball and Ford, and is recognized for being one of the first platforms to incorporate WebRTC support. TokBox also provides a cloud communications platform that includes unified communications and programmable communication APIs.

Maxscend

Series B in 2008
Maxscend is a Chinese company focused on the research, development, and marketing of communication RF components and Internet of Things (IoT) integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wuxi, China, the company specializes in producing RF front-end chips that are essential for a variety of IoT applications. Additionally, Maxscend develops digital television and receiver chips for mobile digital TV, offering comprehensive solutions to clients in both domestic and international markets. The company aims to provide innovative technologies that cater to the evolving needs of the communication and digital television sectors.

RingCentral

Series B in 2008
RingCentral is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations. Its products include unified communications as a service (UCaaS), which integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, and online meetings, enabling organizations to connect teams across various locations seamlessly. The platform caters to over 350,000 businesses worldwide, providing solutions that scale with enterprises as they grow. Key offerings include RingCentral Office, which combines a multi-extension business phone system with unlimited calling and fax functionalities, and RingCentral Glip, a unified team workspace that facilitates effective collaboration by centralizing communications and resources. Additionally, RingCentral provides an omnichannel contact center solution that enhances customer service interactions and supports efficient communication. The company also offers RingCentral Professional for managing virtual phone lines and RingCentral Fax for internet-based faxing, streamlining document transmission. Headquartered in Belmont, California, RingCentral was founded in 2003 and has received backing from several prominent investors.

Metaswitch Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Metaswitch Networks Ltd. specializes in providing innovative communications software solutions, including both commercial and open-source offerings. The company develops technologies that facilitate the transition of communications networks to open, next-generation architectures, with a focus on 5G core, VoIP, voice interconnect, and messaging services. Its product suite includes the MaX by Metaswitch communications and collaboration platform, which supports multi-persona and group collaboration for both businesses and consumers. Metaswitch's solutions are utilized by numerous network operators globally, and its high-performance, fault-tolerant software is licensed by leading communications equipment manufacturers. Additionally, the company offers various technical, professional, and training services to support its clients. Founded in 1981 and originally named Data Connection Limited, Metaswitch is headquartered in Enfield, United Kingdom, with multiple locations worldwide.

Rayspan

Series A in 2008
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

Silent Communication

Venture Round in 2007
Silent Communication provides a new face for mobile value added services. It offers mobile operators a new category of call management, messaging and visual voicemail solutions for mobile devices. Silent Communication was founded in 2004 and has headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Ruckus Wireless

Series E in 2007
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

TokBox

Series A in 2007
TokBox is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California, that develops and operates the OpenTok Video Platform. This platform enables the integration of live video communications into web and mobile applications, catering to a diverse range of users from enterprises to developers. With a focus on scalability and customization, OpenTok supports various video interactions, from one-on-one calls to large-scale broadcasts. The platform leverages advanced video, audio, and networking technologies, offering a powerful set of APIs to facilitate seamless communication experiences across different devices and browsers. OpenTok has been adopted by over 80,000 services, serving notable clients such as Major League Baseball and Ford, and is recognized for being one of the first platforms to incorporate WebRTC support. TokBox also provides a cloud communications platform that includes unified communications and programmable communication APIs.

Sipera Systems

Series C in 2007
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), enabling users worldwide to protect their VoIP, video, collaboration, and messaging applications. The company's innovative "Borderless UC" framework allows for secure communications across various devices and locations. With a strong focus on VoIP and UC security, Sipera supports enterprises in implementing secure remote work, distributed call centers, and effective business continuity strategies. Their comprehensive offerings include protection against toll fraud, secure SIP trunks, and provisions for media logging and archiving. Backed by the research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, Sipera Systems delivers high-performance security solutions that enhance communication while minimizing risks for clients in converged internet protocol networks.

RingCentral

Series A in 2007
RingCentral is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations. Its products include unified communications as a service (UCaaS), which integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, and online meetings, enabling organizations to connect teams across various locations seamlessly. The platform caters to over 350,000 businesses worldwide, providing solutions that scale with enterprises as they grow. Key offerings include RingCentral Office, which combines a multi-extension business phone system with unlimited calling and fax functionalities, and RingCentral Glip, a unified team workspace that facilitates effective collaboration by centralizing communications and resources. Additionally, RingCentral provides an omnichannel contact center solution that enhances customer service interactions and supports efficient communication. The company also offers RingCentral Professional for managing virtual phone lines and RingCentral Fax for internet-based faxing, streamlining document transmission. Headquartered in Belmont, California, RingCentral was founded in 2003 and has received backing from several prominent investors.

Santur

Series D in 2007
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.

WiQuest Communications

Series C in 2007
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.

Jasper Technologies

Series B in 2007
Jasper Technologies, Inc. offers a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows companies to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company provides an automated connectivity management platform called Control Center, which helps users manage their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies offers Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of employee business mobile phones and tablets. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, connected homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia, Jasper Technologies was previously known as Jasper Wireless and rebranded in May 2014. As of March 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Turin Networks

Series B in 2007
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

Palm Commerce Information Technology

Series B in 2007
Palm Commerce Information Technology is a Chinese developer of lottery-related software and technical solutions. The company’s products are currently applied to computer and mobile terminals of the national welfare lottery system. Palm Commerce Information Technology’s software, systems, terminals and mobile solutions are used in 13 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China. The products of Palm Commerce take up over 40% of the nationwide computer welfare lottery market share and over 50% of the mobile phone lottery market share, thereby ranking itself the first throughout the country in terms of its market share and number of users. Palm Commerce Information Technology was incorporated in the Tianjin Development Area in March 2006, with its registered capital being 12 million USD.

Wilocity

Seed Round in 2007
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Ruckus Wireless

Series D in 2006
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

Maxscend

Series A in 2006
Maxscend is a Chinese company focused on the research, development, and marketing of communication RF components and Internet of Things (IoT) integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wuxi, China, the company specializes in producing RF front-end chips that are essential for a variety of IoT applications. Additionally, Maxscend develops digital television and receiver chips for mobile digital TV, offering comprehensive solutions to clients in both domestic and international markets. The company aims to provide innovative technologies that cater to the evolving needs of the communication and digital television sectors.

Clickatell

Series A in 2006
Clickatell Inc. specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services that facilitate communication and transactions between businesses and their customers via mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company offers a range of solutions, including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, and customer relationship management, as well as mobile transaction services like prepaid mobile top-ups. Clickatell's Mobile eXchange platform enables global message delivery, while its USSD-based banking products assist financial institutions in reducing foot traffic to branches. Additionally, the company provides Clickatell Secure, a multi-factor authentication suite for transaction protection, and Chat Desk, a digital contact center that enhances customer service through real-time chat support. With a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, government agencies, and application developers, Clickatell serves over 18,000 brands and businesses worldwide, making it a leader in the mobile communications sector.

Celles

Venture Round in 2006
Celles New Media (北京盛思新媒广告有限公司) is an advertising platform and provider of media integrated marketing services for global advertising clients for placing advertisements on the wireless internet media. It provides wireless internet advertisement services for over a thousand clients including HP, Nokia, JNJ, Microsoft, and more. Celles New Media has professional wireless internet media resources and wireless advertisement operation experience accumulated throughout the years. It has established long-term corperate relationship with over ten thousand WAP sites like Sina, Souhu, Tecent, Kongzhong, 3g.cn, and more. Celles New Media was founded in 2005.

Quantenna Communications

Series A in 2006
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

SintecMedia

Series C in 2006
SintecMedia Ltd. engages in the design and implementation of management systems for the broadcast, cable, and satellite industries. It offers OnAir, a broadcast management system, which manages airtime sales, traffic, programming, and promotion campaigns. The company also provides system configuration, data migration, training, integration, support and maintenance, and project management services. Its product is used in various networks in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Denver, Toronto, London, and Jerusalem. SintecMedia Ltd. is a former subsidiary of Sintec Advanced Technologies, Ltd.

GotoTel

Series A in 2006
GotoTel is a Chinese company focused on mobile informational products and services. It has focused on the integration of wired internet and wireless internet since its establishment. Through its cooperative relationship with China Mobile, GotoTel launched a phone search service in August 2004. Now, with two hundred million users of China Mobile, it has become the phone search service provider with the widest coverage of international users. Beijing GotoTel Information Technology was jointly founded by Mr. Liao Jieyuan and a group of experts of the voice industry in China in July 2003. It owns 8 branches in China and has a registered capital of 10 million.

WiQuest Communications

Series B in 2006
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.

Sipera Systems

Series B in 2006
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), enabling users worldwide to protect their VoIP, video, collaboration, and messaging applications. The company's innovative "Borderless UC" framework allows for secure communications across various devices and locations. With a strong focus on VoIP and UC security, Sipera supports enterprises in implementing secure remote work, distributed call centers, and effective business continuity strategies. Their comprehensive offerings include protection against toll fraud, secure SIP trunks, and provisions for media logging and archiving. Backed by the research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, Sipera Systems delivers high-performance security solutions that enhance communication while minimizing risks for clients in converged internet protocol networks.

Palm Commerce Information Technology

Series A in 2006
Palm Commerce Information Technology is a Chinese developer of lottery-related software and technical solutions. The company’s products are currently applied to computer and mobile terminals of the national welfare lottery system. Palm Commerce Information Technology’s software, systems, terminals and mobile solutions are used in 13 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China. The products of Palm Commerce take up over 40% of the nationwide computer welfare lottery market share and over 50% of the mobile phone lottery market share, thereby ranking itself the first throughout the country in terms of its market share and number of users. Palm Commerce Information Technology was incorporated in the Tianjin Development Area in March 2006, with its registered capital being 12 million USD.

Jajah

Series A in 2006
Jajah is a VoIP service that enables users to make low-cost long-distance calls by connecting standard phone lines with an economical VoIP alternative. Users can initiate calls through Jajah's website, various browser plugins, or Google Gadget without the need for headsets, software, or broadband connections. The service works by calling back the user's phone and the recipient's phone, routing the call through Jajah's servers, which allows for global reach without requiring an international calling plan. Additionally, Jajah offers local numbers for international contacts, enabling users to save these numbers for easy access. The company provides telephony solutions for both consumers and businesses, including features such as conference calls, scheduled calls, and text messaging, while ensuring premium voice quality akin to traditional phone services.

RingCentral

Venture Round in 2006
RingCentral is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations. Its products include unified communications as a service (UCaaS), which integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, and online meetings, enabling organizations to connect teams across various locations seamlessly. The platform caters to over 350,000 businesses worldwide, providing solutions that scale with enterprises as they grow. Key offerings include RingCentral Office, which combines a multi-extension business phone system with unlimited calling and fax functionalities, and RingCentral Glip, a unified team workspace that facilitates effective collaboration by centralizing communications and resources. Additionally, RingCentral provides an omnichannel contact center solution that enhances customer service interactions and supports efficient communication. The company also offers RingCentral Professional for managing virtual phone lines and RingCentral Fax for internet-based faxing, streamlining document transmission. Headquartered in Belmont, California, RingCentral was founded in 2003 and has received backing from several prominent investors.

Comviva

Series A in 2005
Comviva, formerly known as Bharti Telesoft, is a leading provider of integrated value-added services (VAS) solutions for mobile operators, primarily in emerging markets. The company has established a significant presence in over 90 countries, serving more than a billion mobile users globally. Comviva's extensive portfolio includes offerings in mobile finance, content, infotainment, customer value management, messaging, and mobile data services. By partnering with major mobile service providers and financial institutions, Comviva aims to enhance revenue growth, improve customer loyalty, and increase operational efficiency. The company is a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra and is part of the Mahindra Group, which has a diverse business portfolio. Comviva's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into operators' business environments, catering to the needs of one in three mobile users in regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ruckus Wireless

Series B in 2005
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

Stoke

Series B in 2005
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Navini Networks

Series E in 2005
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Santur

Series C in 2005
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.

Jasper Technologies

Series A in 2005
Jasper Technologies, Inc. offers a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows companies to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company provides an automated connectivity management platform called Control Center, which helps users manage their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies offers Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of employee business mobile phones and tablets. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, connected homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia, Jasper Technologies was previously known as Jasper Wireless and rebranded in May 2014. As of March 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

T-Networks

Series C in 2005
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Chelsio Communications

Series C in 2005
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Jajah

Seed Round in 2005
Jajah is a VoIP service that enables users to make low-cost long-distance calls by connecting standard phone lines with an economical VoIP alternative. Users can initiate calls through Jajah's website, various browser plugins, or Google Gadget without the need for headsets, software, or broadband connections. The service works by calling back the user's phone and the recipient's phone, routing the call through Jajah's servers, which allows for global reach without requiring an international calling plan. Additionally, Jajah offers local numbers for international contacts, enabling users to save these numbers for easy access. The company provides telephony solutions for both consumers and businesses, including features such as conference calls, scheduled calls, and text messaging, while ensuring premium voice quality akin to traditional phone services.

Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.
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