Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai Ph.D

Vice President, Technology and Manufacture, Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Managing Director

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Anthony Lin

Head of Intel Capital and Corporate Vice President

Steve Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick JD

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Broadband

TiBit Communications

Series C in 2022
TiBit Communications is a manufacturer specializing in innovative technology designed to transform broadband access deployment across global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company produces small, low-power, and cost-effective pluggable devices that facilitate virtualization of the access network. These devices enable multi-Gigabit connectivity and allow high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By simplifying network architecture, TiBit's solutions empower businesses to reduce costs while enhancing overall network efficiency.

TiBit Communications

Series B in 2019
TiBit Communications is a manufacturer specializing in innovative technology designed to transform broadband access deployment across global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company produces small, low-power, and cost-effective pluggable devices that facilitate virtualization of the access network. These devices enable multi-Gigabit connectivity and allow high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By simplifying network architecture, TiBit's solutions empower businesses to reduce costs while enhancing overall network efficiency.

Sckipio

Series D in 2018
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializing in G.fast technology to deliver ultra high-speed broadband solutions. Founded in 2012, Sckipio produces G.fast-based modems that enable telecommunications companies to provide broadband speeds of up to one Gbps per subscriber. The company focuses on applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. Sckipio is notable for being the first semiconductor firm to specialize in G.fast technology, contributing significantly to the development of the ITU standard, with over 20% of the standard originating from its technical expertise. The company's award-winning G.fast solutions are designed to facilitate rapid broadband access using existing wiring, thus enhancing connectivity for businesses and consumers alike.

Sckipio

Series C in 2016
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializing in G.fast technology to deliver ultra high-speed broadband solutions. Founded in 2012, Sckipio produces G.fast-based modems that enable telecommunications companies to provide broadband speeds of up to one Gbps per subscriber. The company focuses on applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. Sckipio is notable for being the first semiconductor firm to specialize in G.fast technology, contributing significantly to the development of the ITU standard, with over 20% of the standard originating from its technical expertise. The company's award-winning G.fast solutions are designed to facilitate rapid broadband access using existing wiring, thus enhancing connectivity for businesses and consumers alike.

Sckipio

Venture Round in 2015
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializing in G.fast technology to deliver ultra high-speed broadband solutions. Founded in 2012, Sckipio produces G.fast-based modems that enable telecommunications companies to provide broadband speeds of up to one Gbps per subscriber. The company focuses on applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. Sckipio is notable for being the first semiconductor firm to specialize in G.fast technology, contributing significantly to the development of the ITU standard, with over 20% of the standard originating from its technical expertise. The company's award-winning G.fast solutions are designed to facilitate rapid broadband access using existing wiring, thus enhancing connectivity for businesses and consumers alike.

Verismo

Venture Round in 2010
Verismo Networks is a privately held Internet TV platform company based in Mountain View, California, with a research and design center in Bangalore, India. The company was founded with the goal of leveraging the internet to deliver high-quality video content directly to televisions, eliminating the need for a PC. Verismo has developed a customizable end-to-end solution that allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to easily integrate their own content and participate in the expanding market for internet video services. By providing a platform for broadband entertainment services, Verismo enables Internet service providers, telecommunications companies, and content providers to offer a range of viewing options, including linear channels, video-on-demand, and live streaming, thereby enhancing the television viewing experience for users worldwide.

UQ Communications

Venture Round in 2009
UQ Communications is a Japanese company focused on delivering WiMAX mobile services aimed at enhancing mobile broadband access across various locations. The company strives to provide reliable mobile data communication solutions, offering a range of data and calling plans available both online and through retail outlets. This enables users to communicate globally in a cost-effective manner. Key stakeholders in UQ Communications include KDDI Corporation, Intel Capital Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, KYOCERA Corporation, Daiwa Securities Group Inc., and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. In June, the company secured $43 million in funding from Intel Capital to support its initiatives.

Veoh Networks

Series D in 2008
Veoh Networks is an Internet TV service that empowers viewers to discover, watch, and personalize their online video experiences. By utilizing broadband connections, Veoh offers free access to a wide range of content, including popular shows from major networks and independent productions, as well as user-generated videos. The platform serves as an open space for over 100,000 content publishers, from established entertainment brands to independent creators, enabling them to connect with an audience of more than 28 million engaged viewers. Veoh's software, which can be installed on personal computers and Macs, allows users to enjoy television-quality, full-screen video. The company operates out of offices in San Diego and Los Angeles, staffed by a diverse team of professionals from various backgrounds in entertainment and technology. Veoh is privately held and backed by prominent investors in the technology and media sectors.

DiBcom

Series E in 2007
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

Legend Silicon

Series D in 2007
Legend Silicon Corp is a fabless semiconductor company engaging in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products. Legend Silicon was founded in 1999 in Silicon Valley, Calif., by graduates of Tsinghua University. The company has operations in Fremont, Calif., and the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. The mission of Legend Silicon is to become a leading supplier of technology and silicon solutions for a new generation of broadband wireless broadcasting, initially focusing on China market.

Legend Silicon

Series E in 2007
Legend Silicon Corp is a fabless semiconductor company engaging in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products. Legend Silicon was founded in 1999 in Silicon Valley, Calif., by graduates of Tsinghua University. The company has operations in Fremont, Calif., and the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. The mission of Legend Silicon is to become a leading supplier of technology and silicon solutions for a new generation of broadband wireless broadcasting, initially focusing on China market.

CableMatrix Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
CableMatrix Technologies specializes in policy management software platforms and tools designed for service providers to effectively deploy Internet services. The company’s flagship product, the On Demand Service Platform (ODSP), features a policy server that facilitates bandwidth management tailored to individual customers and applications. This functionality supports various applications, including Voice over IP, video streaming, online gaming, and videoconferencing. Additionally, CableMatrix offers a suite of tools compliant with PacketCable Multimedia standards, which includes application enablers and related bandwidth management resources, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of Internet service delivery.

Anytime Pte

Venture Round in 2006
Anytime Pte, Ltd. operates as a supplier of video programming for broadband and digital cable networks. It offers Hollywood movies, Chinese movies, gaming, and music videos. The company provides licensing for carriers, such as broadcasters, cable companies, telecommunication companies, broadband Internet service providers, and content portals. Anytime Pte, Ltd. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore.

Navini Networks

Venture Round in 2006
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.

Atrica

Series F in 2006
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.

PIPEX Communications

Venture Round in 2006
PIPEX is a provider of integrated telecommunications and Internet services. With a broad customer base including small/home-offices and blue chip companies, PIPEX provides a comprehensive range of consumer, business and corporate voice, broadband, security domain name registration and shared and dedicated hosting solutions. PIPEX’s focus is simple: enabling businesses and consumers to achieve their aspirations through proven communications services and emerging technologies. This is achieved through an extensive portfolio of high-speed Internet connectivity, managed services and hosting, security and voice products — combining exceptional performance, innovation and a commitment to customer service. Owning one of the UK’s most extensive communication networks, PIPEX boasts more than 100 Points of Presence (PoPs) nationwide. In addition, state-of-the-art data centres, which are manned and monitored 24x7, ensure the security of PIPEX’s customers’ business critical applications. Its commitment to investing in its technology infrastructure ensures that PIPEX continues to deliver the most scalable, resilient, secure and reliable services.

InfiNet Wireless

Private Equity Round in 2005
InfiNet Wireless Limited is a globally recognized provider of wireless connectivity solutions, specializing in fixed, nomadic, mobile, and public safety networks. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, the company offers a range of products including point-to-point (InfiLINK) and point-to-multipoint (InfiMAN) solutions, along with mesh networking options (InfiMESH). These products utilize broadband wireless access and WiMAX technologies to deliver reliable connectivity for diverse applications such as video surveillance networks, government communications, corporate services, and public safety networks. InfiNet Wireless serves clients across various sectors in numerous countries worldwide, demonstrating its commitment to global customer satisfaction through consistent innovation and product development based on client feedback.

DiBcom

Series C in 2005
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

Venturi Wireless

Series C in 2005
Venturi Wireless, Inc. specializes in broadband optimization solutions for mobile and wireless operators. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the mobile user experience across various devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, feature phones, and tablets. Key offerings include the Venturi Video Optimization solution, which improves video streaming, the Venturi Optimization Engine that boosts data and multimedia service quality, and the Venturi Transport Optimization solution for enhanced network performance. Additionally, Venturi Central Management allows operators to oversee multiple optimization engines, while Venturi VClient facilitates web browsing, video viewing, email access, and file transfers. The company also provides project management, system deployment, customer support, maintenance, and professional services to assist in both infrastructure deployment and post-deployment operations. Venturi Wireless, formerly known as Fourelle Systems, Inc., rebranded in May 2003 to reflect its focus on mobile broadband solutions.

Telsima

Series B in 2004
Telsima Corp., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software tailored for the WiMAX telecommunications market. The company provides a range of solutions including mobile WiMAX, WiMAX certified broadband wireless access, and mobility services. Telsima's offerings include the StarMAX 6400, a macro base station designed to deliver triple play services over mobile broadband wireless access, and the StarMAX 5200, a Pico base station aimed at supporting underserved areas. Additionally, they offer the StarMAX ASN-GW for managing mobile WiMAX networks and the TRUFLE ASN solution for operators without roaming needs. Telsima also maintains offices and facilities in Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, India, as well as Trzin-Ljubljana, Slovenia.

CableMatrix Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
CableMatrix Technologies specializes in policy management software platforms and tools designed for service providers to effectively deploy Internet services. The company’s flagship product, the On Demand Service Platform (ODSP), features a policy server that facilitates bandwidth management tailored to individual customers and applications. This functionality supports various applications, including Voice over IP, video streaming, online gaming, and videoconferencing. Additionally, CableMatrix offers a suite of tools compliant with PacketCable Multimedia standards, which includes application enablers and related bandwidth management resources, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of Internet service delivery.

Continuous Computing

Venture Round in 2004
Continuous Computing is a provider of integrated platform solutions designed to assist network equipment manufacturers in addressing the mobile broadband capacity challenge efficiently and cost-effectively. With over 20 years of experience in telecom innovation, the company enables its clients to enhance their Return on Investment by allowing them to concentrate on differentiating their offerings in 3G, LTE, Femtocell, and Deep Packet Inspection applications. Continuous Computing stands out for its expertise and responsiveness, uniquely combining advanced ATCA platforms with renowned Trillium protocol software to deliver optimized wireless and packet processing products. The company is actively involved in several industry organizations, including 3GPP, ETSI, and the Femto Forum, reflecting its commitment to advancing telecommunications technology.

Tropos Networks

Series D in 2004
Tropos Networks is a provider of technology and products designed to create reliable and scalable wireless broadband networks, particularly for metro-scale applications. The company specializes in building extensive Wi-Fi networks that enable network operators, service providers, and government entities to deliver widespread wireless data coverage. Tropos' solutions eliminate the need for wired connections typically required by traditional Wi-Fi hotspots, resulting in larger coverage areas and reduced installation and operational costs. Their offerings include the MetroMesh OS, which features advanced capabilities such as predictive wireless routing, adaptive mesh connectivity, and self-organizing mesh routing intelligence. This technology is particularly suited for smart grid applications and other outdoor industrial uses, facilitating efficient and secure wireless communication in diverse environments.

Ikanos

Series E in 2004
Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.

Telsima

Series A in 2004
Telsima Corp., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software tailored for the WiMAX telecommunications market. The company provides a range of solutions including mobile WiMAX, WiMAX certified broadband wireless access, and mobility services. Telsima's offerings include the StarMAX 6400, a macro base station designed to deliver triple play services over mobile broadband wireless access, and the StarMAX 5200, a Pico base station aimed at supporting underserved areas. Additionally, they offer the StarMAX ASN-GW for managing mobile WiMAX networks and the TRUFLE ASN solution for operators without roaming needs. Telsima also maintains offices and facilities in Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, India, as well as Trzin-Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Atrica

Series D in 2003
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.

Vivato

Series C in 2003
Vivato is a provider of Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions that specializes in designing and delivering connectivity systems for mobile carriers and operators both in the United States and internationally. The company develops indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi base stations that enhance range and coverage for large environments, such as warehouses, stadiums, convention centers, office parks, and various outdoor areas. Vivato's indoor base stations improve connectivity in expansive indoor settings, while its outdoor base stations support high data rates for urban and rural initiatives, educational campuses, resorts, and transportation hubs, including airports and train terminals. By addressing the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by mobile devices, Vivato plays a vital role in enhancing wireless network infrastructure.

Tropos Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Tropos Networks is a provider of technology and products designed to create reliable and scalable wireless broadband networks, particularly for metro-scale applications. The company specializes in building extensive Wi-Fi networks that enable network operators, service providers, and government entities to deliver widespread wireless data coverage. Tropos' solutions eliminate the need for wired connections typically required by traditional Wi-Fi hotspots, resulting in larger coverage areas and reduced installation and operational costs. Their offerings include the MetroMesh OS, which features advanced capabilities such as predictive wireless routing, adaptive mesh connectivity, and self-organizing mesh routing intelligence. This technology is particularly suited for smart grid applications and other outdoor industrial uses, facilitating efficient and secure wireless communication in diverse environments.

Jedai Networks

Series B in 2003
Jedai Broadband Networks Inc., which is pitching cable operators a broadband data and voice solution for small and midsized businesses.

rovingIP.net

Venture Round in 2003
RovingIP.net, established in 2001 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in Internetworking services for broadband service providers, including both wireline and wireless network operators. The company's core offerings include the OnRamp Program, which equips retail merchants and public locations with necessary hardware, software, and promotional materials to set up hotspots, and the OnRamp Access Controller, a device that enables these locations to function as Internet Service Providers, generating revenue. Additionally, RovingIP.net provides consulting services to carriers, assisting in network architectural design and specifications. Their services cater to a wide range of clients, from wireless and wireline service providers to cable companies.

Iospan Wireless

Acquisition in 2003
Iospan Wireless is an Internet infrastruture company. Specifically the firm provides customers with mass broadband services through their main product the MIMO-OFDM-enabled AirBurst.

InterSymbol Communications

Series A in 2002
Intersymbol Communications, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-speed physical layer components designed for next-generation broadband networking systems. The company focuses on advanced electronic dispersion compensation solutions and creates high-speed optical receiver integrated circuits for long-haul and metro optical networks. Their innovative products enhance bandwidth and extend reach while reducing power consumption, leading to significant cost savings for network providers during deployment. By incorporating custom signal processing techniques and specialized architectures, Intersymbol Communications addresses the evolving demands of modern optical data transmission.

SmartPipes

Series D in 2002
In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

Radiant Networks

Series C in 2002
Radiant Networks develops a broadband fixed wireless access technology solution. Its solution has network deployments in Europe and the United States.

DotCast

Series C in 2002
Dotcast, Inc. is a privately held company focused on developing a high-speed wireless broadband network that aims to deliver substantial amounts of rich media and digital content to consumers and businesses across the United States. The company specializes in broadband communications technology and offers digital data distribution products and services. By enabling cable operators to utilize their existing infrastructure, Dotcast provides solutions for both digital and analog broadcast signals. Additionally, the company offers terrestrial datacasting solutions that allow broadcasters and content providers to transmit high-capacity data streams over the air, leveraging the existing television infrastructure to create an ultra low-cost distribution channel for a wide range of industries.

STSN

Series D in 2002
STSN is a global provider of high-speed Internet access and other broadband services, delivering powerful building-centric solutions.

Ikanos

Series C in 2001
Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.

NxtWave Communications

Series D in 2001
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

Red-M Group

Venture Round in 2001
Red-M Group Limited specializes in providing wireless networking solutions, focusing on last mile and building-to-building radio-based Ethernet connectivity. The company delivers wireless systems for various environments, including corporate headquarters, airports, shopping centers, stadiums, railway stations, and hospitals. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Horsham, United Kingdom, Red-M Group serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, cellular, regulatory, enterprise, transportation, public sector, retail, and finance. In addition to its connectivity solutions, the company offers services such as network circuits, performance testing and benchmarking, fixed-mobile convergence in-building systems, and rural broadband technologies. Red-M Group assists clients in selecting the most suitable technologies to meet their current needs and future objectives.

Legend Silicon

Series B in 2001
Legend Silicon Corp is a fabless semiconductor company engaging in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products. Legend Silicon was founded in 1999 in Silicon Valley, Calif., by graduates of Tsinghua University. The company has operations in Fremont, Calif., and the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. The mission of Legend Silicon is to become a leading supplier of technology and silicon solutions for a new generation of broadband wireless broadcasting, initially focusing on China market.

Navini Networks

Series B in 2001
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.

Core Networks

Series B in 2001
Core Networks delivers a suite of powerful next-generation applications for the broadband industry. The company's flagship product, CoreOS, has been deployed at global customer sites for over five years and the company has recently introduced several new products for service assurance, home networking, and firmware upgrade management. These latest applications: CoreMeter, network trend and performance manager, CoreRhythm, firmware upgrade manager, and CoreEnsemble, CableHome(TM) compliant home network manager, are currently in trials or deployed with top tier cable operators in the U.S. and Europe. Core Networks is an NDA vendor of CableLabs(R) and tComLabs(R) and works with major CMTS and cable modem vendors as well as other industry partners to ensure advanced feature support and compatibility.

Yipes

Series C in 2001
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

STSN

Series C in 2000
STSN is a global provider of high-speed Internet access and other broadband services, delivering powerful building-centric solutions.

Digital Island

Post in 2000
CenturyLink is a global communications, hosting, cloud, and IT services company that enables its clients to transform their businesses and their lives through technology solutions. It offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, and IT consulting service to its customers. CenturyLink also provides broadband, voice, video, data, and managed services over a 250,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport network. It operates in more than 55 data centers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Into Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Into Networks has developed the industry's leading platform for providing consumers with immediate access to CD-ROM software and other rich media over broadband networks. With the IntoNet™ content delivery platform, consumers can launch a software title with the click of a mouse - there's no installation, no download and no waiting. Using a rental and subscription model, Into Networks has created an exciting new way to access and experience software.

NxtWave Communications

Series C in 2000
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

IndusInd Media and Communications

Private Equity Round in 2000
IndusInd Media and Communications is a company that specializes in delivering television programming and broadband services. It operates through hybrid fiber optic networks, offering both digital and analog television channels to its subscribers. In addition to its core services, the company provides leasing options to infrastructure providers, further expanding its business reach. With a focus on ensuring accessible and varied media content, IndusInd Media and Communications plays a significant role in the telecommunications sector.

DotCast

Series B in 2000
Dotcast, Inc. is a privately held company focused on developing a high-speed wireless broadband network that aims to deliver substantial amounts of rich media and digital content to consumers and businesses across the United States. The company specializes in broadband communications technology and offers digital data distribution products and services. By enabling cable operators to utilize their existing infrastructure, Dotcast provides solutions for both digital and analog broadcast signals. Additionally, the company offers terrestrial datacasting solutions that allow broadcasters and content providers to transmit high-capacity data streams over the air, leveraging the existing television infrastructure to create an ultra low-cost distribution channel for a wide range of industries.

Flashcom

Series B in 2000
A large broadband service provider focused on providing digital subscriber line services

Wavesplitter

Venture Round in 2000
WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of both active and passive optical components for broadband networks catering to enterprise and residential markets. The company offers a diverse product range, including passive pump laser combiners, isolators, wavelength division multiplexers, and transceivers designed for various network types such as LANs, metro, access, and long haul. Additionally, it provides HDMI optical extender cables, fused fiber and planar light guide circuit products, and various optical modules. WaveSplitter's offerings aim to enhance the performance and capacity of optical networks while reducing infrastructure costs for its customers. Founded in 1996 and originally known as Applied Fiber Optics, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional facilities in Taipei, Taiwan, and Shenzhen, China.

Yipes

Series B in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

BlueStar Communications

Private Equity Round in 2000
BlueStar Communications was a provider of broadband communications and Internet services aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses located in Tier II and Tier III cities across the United States. The company specialized in offering Internet access services, which included web hosting and email solutions, as well as high-speed private networking services utilizing Digital Subscriber Line technology. Additionally, BlueStar Communications provided broadband solutions that featured unbundled network element T1 services. However, the company is no longer in operation.

BroadLogic Network Technologies

Series B in 2000
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides essential technologies that enable services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data for consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams, facilitating both analog and digital service tiers. This technology allows cable-ready devices, including televisions and DVRs, to access a variety of programs. Additionally, BroadLogic develops Wideband Receivers for new subscriber devices and collaborates with key industry partners, enhancing its offerings for system operators and manufacturers. The company also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.

InterPacket Networks

Venture Round in 2000
InterPacket Networks is an internet services company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 1977. It specializes in satellite-based internet connectivity, offering high bandwidth access to the internet backbone for international internet service providers and various businesses. The company provides a diverse array of services, including internet telephony, content distribution for news feeds and streaming media, and value-added applications such as standard voice, callback, and fax services. InterPacket's focus on comprehensive internet solutions positions it as a significant player in the satellite communications sector.

Silicon Wave

Series C in 2000
Silicon Wave is a San Diego-based company that specializes in Bluetooth wireless technology. It is recognized as a pioneer in this field and focuses on the design, development, and manufacturing of radio frequency integrated circuits. The company produces RF systems-on-chip that are utilized in various wireless and broadband communication applications. Through its innovative solutions, Silicon Wave contributes significantly to advancements in wireless communication technology.

STSN

Series B in 1999
STSN is a global provider of high-speed Internet access and other broadband services, delivering powerful building-centric solutions.

UTStarcom

Series E in 1999
UTStarcom is a telecommunications infrastructure provider based in Beijing, China, specializing in interactive protocol-based network solutions. The company develops and offers a range of products and services, including internet protocol television (IPTV), interactive TV, internet TV, and broadband solutions tailored for cable and telecom operators. Its primary focus is on designing and selling IP-based telecommunications infrastructure, which encompasses both equipment sales and ongoing support services for installation, operation, and maintenance. UTStarcom aims to modernize telecommunications networks by facilitating seamless system integration, reducing operating costs, and enhancing broadband access. This approach not only improves operational efficiency but also creates new revenue opportunities for telecommunications carriers by enriching the user experience for their subscribers. The majority of its business is concentrated in China, Japan, and India, with additional sales in select markets across the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. Established in 1991, UTStarcom has evolved its operations to align with the demands of a rapidly changing telecommunications landscape.

NxtWave Communications

Series B in 1999
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

Level One Communications

Acquisition in 1999
Level One Communications provides silicon connectivity, local area network switching, and wide area network access solutions for telecom and networking applications. The company is based in Sacramento, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

BroadLogic Network Technologies

Series A in 1999
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides essential technologies that enable services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data for consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams, facilitating both analog and digital service tiers. This technology allows cable-ready devices, including televisions and DVRs, to access a variety of programs. Additionally, BroadLogic develops Wideband Receivers for new subscriber devices and collaborates with key industry partners, enhancing its offerings for system operators and manufacturers. The company also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.
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