CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
SCINTIL Photonics
Venture Round in 2022
SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company focused on silicon photonics, developing silicon photonic integrated circuits. It combines silicon and indium phosphide materials using wafer-scale bonding to create fully integrated photonic circuits, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors, designed for high-speed data communication. The company relies on commercial silicon foundry processes and offers co-packaged and pluggable formats to enhance AI data center bandwidth and performance. Headquartered in Grenoble, France.
Primo1D
Venture Round in 2021
Primo1D, established in 2013 and based at MINATEC Campus in Grenoble, France, specializes in embedding intelligence into objects and materials using its proprietary E-Thread® yarn technology. This yarn contains electronics that enable companies to trace and monitor their products for anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting purposes, thereby enhancing product value.
Acklio
Venture Round in 2019
Acklio is a software company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, founded in 2016 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France. The company focuses on providing secure, seamless, and standards-based software for low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN), which facilitate connectivity between devices and applications. Acklio's offerings include a low-power wide-area network protocol core for integrating LPWAN within the Internet protocol framework, a backup connectivity kit for secure communications, and various academic and starter kits that incorporate hardware, software, and training. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including smart cities, smart agriculture, and industrial applications, by delivering solutions such as network management, protocol adaptation, and end-to-end security. Acklio's innovative compression and fragmentation technology enhances compatibility between LPWAN and internet protocols, enabling clients to effectively connect and manage their IoT devices in a secure manner.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
SCINTIL Photonics
Seed Round in 2019
SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company focused on silicon photonics, developing silicon photonic integrated circuits. It combines silicon and indium phosphide materials using wafer-scale bonding to create fully integrated photonic circuits, including multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors, designed for high-speed data communication. The company relies on commercial silicon foundry processes and offers co-packaged and pluggable formats to enhance AI data center bandwidth and performance. Headquartered in Grenoble, France.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
Air-Lynx
Seed Round in 2016
Air-Lynx, established in 2013, is a French company that specializes in professional radio networks. It has developed a pioneering solution that integrates traditional radio networks with Internet Protocol (IP) technology, thereby expanding the potential applications of radio communications. The company offers advanced radio networks that utilize 4G infrastructure, catering to both professional and private users. With its open architecture, Air-Lynx provides clients the ability to establish secure broadband networks tailored to their specific needs, accessible from virtually anywhere at any time.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
Cailabs
Seed Round in 2013
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.
MATRIXX Software
Series B in 2011
Founded in 2008, MATRIXX Software develops cloud-native digital commerce solutions that empower businesses to transform their operations. The company's modern commerce platform enables clients worldwide, including communications companies and IoT players, to build digital propositions, manage services, and implement flexible charging models.
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. The company's solutions enable organizations to derive real-time insights from vast amounts of data, helping them to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive new revenue streams. Intersec serves over 90 clients across 40 countries, reaching nearly one billion connected devices and covering over 400 million people with its mission-critical communication solutions. Recognized by Gartner as a leading vendor in location intelligence and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates responsibly worldwide.
21Net Ltd. is a provider of on-board internet and passenger infotainment services specifically for the railway industry. Founded in 2001 and based in Boortmeerbeek, Belgium, the company specializes in offering broadband connectivity solutions that integrate both satellite and terrestrial internet options. Its services encompass multimedia entertainment, including video on demand and live television accessible via passenger devices and screens. Additionally, 21Net delivers railway telematics solutions that combine on-board equipment with off-board infrastructure, enabling rail operators to enhance passenger connectivity and operational efficiency. The company also provides professional services, such as remote monitoring, implementation, and maintenance of on-train systems, as well as training and consultancy for train operators. Operating as a subsidiary of Nomad Digital Ltd., 21Net is committed to improving communication and entertainment for rail passengers while supporting train operators with essential connectivity tools and traffic management solutions.
Nanoradio
Venture Round in 2010
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Aepona Limited is a technology company headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing a platform for business transformation tailored for telecommunications operators and enterprises. Founded in 1995, Aepona enables organizations to leverage their data, connected devices, and infrastructure by creating and monetizing services through managed APIs. Its offerings include an API monetization platform designed for communications service providers, a service creation and orchestration solution that incorporates API management, and a payments and settlement engine that facilitates the implementation of diverse business models. Aepona serves a global customer base across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, with additional locations in Bristol, United Kingdom; Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Leixlip, Ireland. The company operates as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc. as of October 2015.
Vantrix
Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.
Vedicis SA is a technology company based in Paris, France, specializing in policy enforcement and network traffic intelligence solutions for both mobile and fixed operators. Founded in 2008, the company provides a range of products designed to optimize broadband performance, enhance user experience, and create new revenue opportunities. Among its offerings are the Vedicis Content Smart Switch, a software platform that utilizes Deep Packet Inspection and Policy Enforcement to manage and control network traffic, and services for content policy enforcement, bandwidth optimization, multimedia tracking, and anti-piracy measures. Vedicis also supports its clients with maintenance, training, and additional services tailored to address issues related to data congestion and service entitlements. Its clientele includes mobile internet providers, mobile network operators, and various fixed telecom and broadband service providers, all of which benefit from Vedicis's advanced technology to improve quality of service and monetize data traffic effectively. Vedicis operates as a subsidiary of Viavi Solutions Inc.
MediaKind
Debt Financing in 2009
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
Nanoradio
Venture Round in 2009
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Streamezzo
Series D in 2009
Streamezzo S.A. is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing mobile media products and solutions tailored for telecom operators, broadcasters, media companies, content providers, and service providers. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including the Rich Media Software Suite, which features tools for mobile users to access interactive services such as Mobile TV, widgets, and multimedia content. Its offerings encompass the Rich Media Client for accessing media services, the Rich Media Server for deploying these services, and an integrated multimedia authoring suite known as Workbench. Additionally, Streamezzo provides various solutions like Interactive Mobile TV, Music Jukebox for music downloads, and tools for mobile marketing and user engagement. The company also delivers professional services to assist clients in managing and customizing their mobile media offerings effectively.
MediaKind
Venture Round in 2008
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
RadioFrame
Series F in 2008
RadioFrame Networks specializes in providing targeted base-transceiver station solutions for the wireless communications industry. The company's product offerings include a range of base stations, such as pico, femtocell, microcell, and macrocell base stations, as well as iDEN network management tools. Additionally, RadioFrame Networks supplies network and system management systems designed to enhance communication infrastructure. By focusing on innovative solutions, the company aims to support the growing demands of wireless communication.
Provider of the “Steek“ software solution and the leader in the supply of online data storage for the residential market via Internet Service Providers, portals, security software editors and storage hardware manufacturers. Steek solutions allow Telco operators to increase their revenues, improve their customer loyalty (retention rate), to offer alternative solutions to web competitors and to monetize their audience.
The Company is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France. The Sales Office and the permanent show room are located in Paris. The Company also has sales offices in London, New York and Toronto. Steek already operates service platforms in Bordeaux, Paris, Washington DC and Singapore.
Aperto Networks
Series F in 2008
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.
Nanoradio
Series C in 2007
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Telisma
Venture Round in 2007
Telisma S.A. is a company specializing in the design, development, and sale of advanced speech recognition software tailored for telecommunications and enterprise applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Telisma offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, a versatile speech recognition software that provides voice-activated services. Its teliSpeech Recognizer is a server-based solution that accurately interprets callers' utterances over the phone, while teliSpeech Studio facilitates the creation and tuning of languages for call routing. The company also features the teliSpeech Call Router for deploying natural language applications. In addition to its software solutions, Telisma provides development, training, and consulting services, along with technical support to ensure optimal performance of its technologies. The company's focus on accuracy and dialog fluency empowers users to access interactive voice services using their own vernacular language.
Aepona Limited is a technology company headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing a platform for business transformation tailored for telecommunications operators and enterprises. Founded in 1995, Aepona enables organizations to leverage their data, connected devices, and infrastructure by creating and monetizing services through managed APIs. Its offerings include an API monetization platform designed for communications service providers, a service creation and orchestration solution that incorporates API management, and a payments and settlement engine that facilitates the implementation of diverse business models. Aepona serves a global customer base across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, with additional locations in Bristol, United Kingdom; Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Leixlip, Ireland. The company operates as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc. as of October 2015.
Aperto Networks
Series E in 2007
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
Actelis Networks
Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks specializes in high-performance broadband over copper solutions, enabling service providers to deliver Ethernet and broadband access services more efficiently than fiber optics or microwave. Their product portfolio includes aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, management suites, and support services. Actelis caters to a diverse range of customers, including telecommunications companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worldwide.
Xarepo, a subsidiary of NetSocket, specializes in providing dynamic service and bandwidth control solutions for IP networks. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Luleå, Sweden, the company focuses on delivering guaranteed quality of service (QoS) for operators across various sectors, including telecommunications, defense, and media broadcasting. Xarepo's product lineup includes the Operax Resource Controller 3300, designed for single service deployments such as IPTV and Video on Demand, and the Operax Resource Controller 5500, which caters to large-scale applications with per session and per subscriber QoS guarantees. Additionally, the Operax Resource Controller 5700 supports complex, multi-application environments, ensuring QoS across IP/MPLS-based metro and core networks. The Operax Command Resource Controller offers proven solutions for end-to-end communication in military networks.
Nanoradio
Series B in 2006
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Aperto Networks
Series E in 2006
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.
Kirusa, Inc. is a mobile value-added services provider, specializing in voice messaging and social media applications for mobile carriers and subscribers, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, Kirusa offers a range of products, including voice SMS solutions, cloud-based services, and managed services. Its offerings, such as the InstaVoice platform, enable users to send and receive voice messages and calls over data networks and integrate social media functionalities, allowing subscribers to connect with friends and family globally. Kirusa also provides enterprise solutions for interactive mobile and social media marketing. The company maintains sales offices in Paris, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi, along with research and development facilities in New Delhi and Bangalore, India.
Metconnex
Venture Round in 2006
Metconnex develops integrated optical modules for optical networks. The company offers products such as wave switching modules for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.
Telisma S.A. is a company specializing in the design, development, and sale of advanced speech recognition software tailored for telecommunications and enterprise applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Telisma offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, a versatile speech recognition software that provides voice-activated services. Its teliSpeech Recognizer is a server-based solution that accurately interprets callers' utterances over the phone, while teliSpeech Studio facilitates the creation and tuning of languages for call routing. The company also features the teliSpeech Call Router for deploying natural language applications. In addition to its software solutions, Telisma provides development, training, and consulting services, along with technical support to ensure optimal performance of its technologies. The company's focus on accuracy and dialog fluency empowers users to access interactive voice services using their own vernacular language.
Provider of the “Steek“ software solution and the leader in the supply of online data storage for the residential market via Internet Service Providers, portals, security software editors and storage hardware manufacturers. Steek solutions allow Telco operators to increase their revenues, improve their customer loyalty (retention rate), to offer alternative solutions to web competitors and to monetize their audience.
The Company is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France. The Sales Office and the permanent show room are located in Paris. The Company also has sales offices in London, New York and Toronto. Steek already operates service platforms in Bordeaux, Paris, Washington DC and Singapore.
Aperto Networks
Series E in 2005
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
Vantrix
Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 2004, Vantrix specializes in optimizing and delivering digital content over networks to connected devices. Its high-performance platform ensures optimal performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness for service providers worldwide.
Ipracom SA is a technology company based in Massy, France, specializing in software solutions for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones. The company provides products that facilitate peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to connect their mobile devices to personal computers for file access and email management. Ipracom also develops software tailored for specific industry applications. Its notable clientele includes major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Smart Communications. As of November 2007, Ipracom operates as a subsidiary of Maeglin Software.
Nanoradio
Venture Round in 2005
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Nanoradio
Series A in 2005
Nanoradio AB is a fabless semiconductor company based in Kista, Sweden. Founded in 2004, it specializes in providing wireless solutions for the cellular handset and consumer electronics markets. The company offers a range of products including multimedia solutions, single-chip systems in packages, wireless LAN products, and chipsets. Nanoradio also supplies software, such as diagnostic tools and software development kits, to facilitate the design of embedded applications. Its technologies are integrated into various devices including VoIP telephones, headsets, portable audio devices, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and mobile gaming platforms, as well as convergence mobile phones and consumer electronics. In addition to its headquarters in Sweden, Nanoradio maintains sales offices in Korea, Japan, and the United States. It operates as a subsidiary of Wireless Experience AB.
Bytemobile
Series C in 2004
Bytemobile specializes in providing Smart Capacity solutions to mobile network operators, enhancing the utilization and performance of their existing network capacity amidst escalating data traffic. The company's products address traffic congestion issues caused by faster networks, advanced devices, rich content, and bandwidth-intensive applications like HD video and streaming media. Bytemobile offers two primary platforms: the Unison Platform for processing video and web traffic, and the T3000 Adaptive Traffic Management System for managing traffic across multiple network layers. These solutions help operators control capital and operating costs while improving the quality of experience for subscribers accessing video and web services on mobile devices. Founded in 2000, Bytemobile has deployed its technology with over 125 mobile network operators in more than 60 countries, including major clients like AT&T, China Mobile, and Vodafone. The company maintains research and development centers and support offices across Europe, Asia, and North America.
CyOptics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components, primarily for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its product offerings include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) used in telecommunications and defense applications, as well as various optical components such as transmitters, receivers, and modulators. These products serve as critical technology enablers for manufacturers of transmit optical sub-assemblies and receive optical sub-assemblies. Additionally, CyOptics provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services, along with comprehensive design and manufacturing services, including radio frequency and optical design, wafer fabrication, and automated assembly and testing. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers within the communications market. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, CyOptics operates InP design and fabrication facilities in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, silicon PLC fabrication in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.
Aperto Networks
Series D in 2004
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
RadioFrame
Series D in 2003
RadioFrame Networks specializes in providing targeted base-transceiver station solutions for the wireless communications industry. The company's product offerings include a range of base stations, such as pico, femtocell, microcell, and macrocell base stations, as well as iDEN network management tools. Additionally, RadioFrame Networks supplies network and system management systems designed to enhance communication infrastructure. By focusing on innovative solutions, the company aims to support the growing demands of wireless communication.
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.
WaterCove Networks
Series C in 2003
WaterCove Networks is a provider of innovative data networking infrastructure tailored for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy next-generation mobile data services. Established in 2000 and privately held, the company offers a Mobile Data Service System designed to facilitate the rapid rollout of high-speed data services in various wireless environments, including 2.5G and 3G networks. This system addresses common challenges faced by operators, such as performance and provisioning obstacles, by utilizing the proprietary FlowCore architecture, which enables a smooth transition to advanced technologies without the need for costly upgrades. WaterCove Networks focuses on empowering carriers to customize their service delivery and charging structures, resulting in personalized mobile data experiences for both enterprise and consumer customers. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in telecommunications and is supported by significant investment, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile connectivity.
Aperto Networks
Series C in 2002
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.
MediaKind
Series B in 2002
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.
Danger was a technology company that specialized in providing software platforms and hardware for mobile communication, most notably powering the T-Mobile Sidekick phone. The Sidekick, known for its youth-oriented design and messaging capabilities, facilitated significant user engagement, handling thousands of messages and pageviews monthly. In 2008, Danger was acquired by Microsoft, which led to significant developments in its service offerings. However, the company faced challenges, including a major data loss incident in 2009 when a server failure resulted in the loss of user data not stored locally. By 2011, T-Mobile and Microsoft discontinued the cloud data service for Danger-powered devices, marking the end of an era for the Sidekick. Despite these challenges, Danger was recognized for its role in enabling mobile operators to deliver integrated internet services and facilitate social interactions among users.
RadioFrame
Series B in 2001
RadioFrame Networks specializes in providing targeted base-transceiver station solutions for the wireless communications industry. The company's product offerings include a range of base stations, such as pico, femtocell, microcell, and macrocell base stations, as well as iDEN network management tools. Additionally, RadioFrame Networks supplies network and system management systems designed to enhance communication infrastructure. By focusing on innovative solutions, the company aims to support the growing demands of wireless communication.
Highdeal is a software company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions for pricing, rating, business ecosystem management, and billing, primarily targeting telecommunications operators and internet service providers. Its modular software enables businesses to develop complex pricing structures and manage them dynamically, facilitating real-time billing services that monetize transactions efficiently. Highdeal's technology addresses the specific challenges faced by its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, allowing for flexible and effective management of pricing strategies.
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.
Akio
Private Equity Round in 2001
Akio specializes in transforming contact centers into omnichannel customer experience hubs. Its platform, Akio.cx, integrates voice, email, chat, SMS, and social media interactions onto a unified interface, enhancing agent productivity and customer satisfaction.
Morphics Technology
Series C in 2001
Morphics Technology, Inc. is a communications systems company specializing in wireless signal processors (WSPs) and intellectual property (IP) cores for base stations and terminal devices. The company leverages its expertise in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to deliver high-performance signal processing solutions that offer flexibility and scalability for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics provides efficient off-the-shelf WSPs designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G base station manufacturers, enabling scalable baseband processing with exceptional channel density. These programmable WSPs allow equipment vendors to incorporate proprietary features for enhanced radio-link and network performance, while also supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.
CyOptics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components, primarily for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its product offerings include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) used in telecommunications and defense applications, as well as various optical components such as transmitters, receivers, and modulators. These products serve as critical technology enablers for manufacturers of transmit optical sub-assemblies and receive optical sub-assemblies. Additionally, CyOptics provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services, along with comprehensive design and manufacturing services, including radio frequency and optical design, wafer fabrication, and automated assembly and testing. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers within the communications market. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, CyOptics operates InP design and fabrication facilities in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, silicon PLC fabrication in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.
SAN Valley Systems
Series B in 2000
SAN Valley is a privately held Silicon Valley company whose mission is to deliver high reliability, cost effective, next generation storage infrastructure solutions to enterprise and service providers worldwide. SAN Valley is developing high performance end-to-end optical edge access products to address the multi-billion dollar market opportunity for delivering value-added storage connectivity into enterprise, service provider and carrier networks.
CyOptics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components, primarily for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its product offerings include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) used in telecommunications and defense applications, as well as various optical components such as transmitters, receivers, and modulators. These products serve as critical technology enablers for manufacturers of transmit optical sub-assemblies and receive optical sub-assemblies. Additionally, CyOptics provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services, along with comprehensive design and manufacturing services, including radio frequency and optical design, wafer fabrication, and automated assembly and testing. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers within the communications market. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, CyOptics operates InP design and fabrication facilities in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, silicon PLC fabrication in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.
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.
Highdeal is a software company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions for pricing, rating, business ecosystem management, and billing, primarily targeting telecommunications operators and internet service providers. Its modular software enables businesses to develop complex pricing structures and manage them dynamically, facilitating real-time billing services that monetize transactions efficiently. Highdeal's technology addresses the specific challenges faced by its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, allowing for flexible and effective management of pricing strategies.
InfoVista
Venture Round in 2000
InfoVista provides a portfolio of software for managing 5G and next-generation networks across fixed, wireless and converged platforms. The company offers a Network Lifecycle Automation platform that supports cross-domain use cases to help service providers and enterprise organizations holistically monitor, operate, and optimize infrastructure, services, and applications while ensuring availability and quality of service. InfoVista's tools cover planning, operation, optimization, and monetization of networks, delivering network intelligence across the entire lifecycle and enabling clients to gain real-time insights to inform business decisions.
NetCentrex
Series B in 1999
NetCentrex S.A. is a developer of networking products and network-based applications focused on enhancing business communications and customer interactions. The company specializes in providing software solutions for internet protocol (IP)-based voice, video, and data services, as well as fixed-mobile convergence solutions tailored for service providers. NetCentrex develops next-generation network voice and video solutions that enable telecom operators to offer integrated voice, video, and data services for both consumer and enterprise markets. Through its innovative technology, the company aims to facilitate seamless communication and enhance user experience across various platforms.