Kleiner Perkins

Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It specializes in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer goods. The firm partners with founders from inception to IPO, supporting them to maximize the potential of their ideas.
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Leigh Marie Braswell

Partner

Brook Byers

Partner

Annie Case

Partner

Nadia Cochinwala

Investor

Kevin Compton

Partner

Josh Coyne

Partner

Joshua Coyne

Partner

Monica Desai Weiss

Principal

John Doerr

Partner

Ilya Fushman

Partner

Al Gore

Senior Partner

Floyd Kvamme

Partner Emeriti

Bucky Moore

Partner

Aditya Naganath

Principal

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Colin Powell

Strategic Limited Partner

Everett Randle

Partner

Ev Randle

Partner

James Tang

Partner and Vice President, China

Jimmy Wei

Venture Partner, China

Jason Zhao

Partner, China

Past deals in Telecommunications

Retym

Series D in 2025
Retym is a startup focused on semiconductor technology. It aims to revolutionize the data center and telecommunications industries through its innovative solutions. The company's team comprises experienced ASIC designers, optical communications experts, and seasoned investors.

Infinitus Systems

Series C in 2024
Infinitus Systems automates phone calls in healthcare using AI. It streamlines administrative tasks like insurance eligibility checks, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care.

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2024
CesiumAstro designs and manufactures advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Its products include multi-beam active phased array systems, software-defined radios, single-board computers, and Ka-Band active phased array antennas. CesiumAstro's solutions enable connectivity between various mobile devices in space environments.

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro designs and manufactures advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Its products include multi-beam active phased array systems, software-defined radios, single-board computers, and Ka-Band active phased array antennas. CesiumAstro's solutions enable connectivity between various mobile devices in space environments.

Infinitus Systems

Series B in 2021
Infinitus Systems automates phone calls in healthcare using AI. It streamlines administrative tasks like insurance eligibility checks, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care.

Infinitus Systems

Series A in 2021
Infinitus Systems automates phone calls in healthcare using AI. It streamlines administrative tasks like insurance eligibility checks, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care.

CesiumAstro

Series A in 2019
CesiumAstro designs and manufactures advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Its products include multi-beam active phased array systems, software-defined radios, single-board computers, and Ka-Band active phased array antennas. CesiumAstro's solutions enable connectivity between various mobile devices in space environments.

Livongo

Series E in 2018
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

Livongo

Series D in 2017
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

Livongo

Series C in 2016
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

ServiceMax

Series F in 2015
ServiceMax, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based field service software solutions, specializing in Service Execution Management, which encompasses both Field Service Management and Asset Service Management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices across the globe, ServiceMax offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the productivity of equipment-centric service operations for various sectors, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and more. The company's offerings include advanced features such as work order management, scheduling and dispatch, inventory and contract management, and analytics, all aimed at improving efficiency and customer service. ServiceMax also provides tailored solutions like ServiceMax Linx for automated scheduling and workforce optimization, as well as ServicePulse for enhanced collaboration. By leveraging its cloud-based technology, ServiceMax enables enterprises to optimize their service processes, increase revenue, and ensure compliance while delivering superior customer experiences.

AOptix

Series F in 2015
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Livongo

Series B in 2015
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

textPlus

Venture Round in 2015
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Truecaller

Series C in 2014
Truecaller AB is a mobile application that enhances user communication by allowing individuals to identify callers and manage their contacts effectively. The platform focuses on verifying contacts and blocking unwanted calls, thereby protecting users from spam and enhancing their mobile experience. Truecaller facilitates safe and relevant interactions, making it easier for businesses to connect with consumers. By providing tools for expanding contact lists and identifying incoming calls, Truecaller aims to create a smarter mobile environment for its users.

Teladoc Health

Series C in 2014
Teladoc Health connects people worldwide with appropriate healthcare services through its integrated clinical solutions, including telehealth, expert medical opinions, AI-driven analytics, and licensable platform services. With over 2,000 employees, the company operates in 125 countries and 20 languages, partnering with employers, hospitals, health systems, and insurers to transform care delivery.

HiWiFi

Series B in 2014
HiWiFi is a provider of innovative wireless connectivity equipment, specializing in smart routers that operate on a proprietary smart operating system. This unique platform allows users to install a variety of Internet-connected applications directly on the router, distinguishing HiWiFi from traditional routers that typically require third-party plugins for enhanced functionality. In addition to smart routers, the company offers storage-equipped Wi-Fi solutions, supported by cloud services and application software, which facilitate faster downloads from popular app stores such as iTunes Store, Google Play, and Xiaomi app store. Through its advanced technology, HiWiFi aims to enhance user experience by providing seamless connectivity and access to a diverse range of applications.

ServiceMax

Series E in 2014
ServiceMax, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based field service software solutions, specializing in Service Execution Management, which encompasses both Field Service Management and Asset Service Management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices across the globe, ServiceMax offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the productivity of equipment-centric service operations for various sectors, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and more. The company's offerings include advanced features such as work order management, scheduling and dispatch, inventory and contract management, and analytics, all aimed at improving efficiency and customer service. ServiceMax also provides tailored solutions like ServiceMax Linx for automated scheduling and workforce optimization, as well as ServicePulse for enhanced collaboration. By leveraging its cloud-based technology, ServiceMax enables enterprises to optimize their service processes, increase revenue, and ensure compliance while delivering superior customer experiences.

SimpliVity

Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

textPlus

Series D in 2012
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.

SimpliVity

Series B in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

AOptix

Series E in 2012
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

SimpliVity

Series A in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Teladoc Health

Series A in 2011
Teladoc Health connects people worldwide with appropriate healthcare services through its integrated clinical solutions, including telehealth, expert medical opinions, AI-driven analytics, and licensable platform services. With over 2,000 employees, the company operates in 125 countries and 20 languages, partnering with employers, hospitals, health systems, and insurers to transform care delivery.

textPlus

Series C in 2011
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

SS8 Networks

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

Universtar Science & Technology

Series C in 2010
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.

textPlus

Series B in 2009
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.

SS8 Networks

Venture Round in 2009
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

AOptix

Series D in 2009
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Universtar Science & Technology

Series B in 2008
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.

WildBlue Communications

Private Equity Round in 2008
WildBlue Communications is a provider of high-speed satellite Internet access services in the United States. Since its establishment in 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company has focused on delivering broadband connectivity to residential and small business customers, particularly in areas where traditional terrestrial broadband options are limited or unavailable. WildBlue's services cater to home users and small offices, ensuring that they have reliable Internet access in underserved communities.

RGB Networks

Series D in 2008
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

Borqs Technologies

Series A in 2008
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.

AOptix

Venture Round in 2008
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Universtar Science & Technology

Series A in 2007
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.

textPlus

Series A in 2007
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.

Veraz Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products that include bandwidth optimization tools, such as the I-Gate 4000 family of media gateways and session bandwidth optimizers, as well as digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products feature the ControlSwitch product family, network-adaptive border controllers, and session border controllers, all designed to facilitate the transport, conversion, and management of voice and data traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its core products, Veraz Networks provides hardware and software maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services. The company markets its offerings through a direct sales force and various indirect sales channels, enabling the delivery of converged voice-data services across packet-based networks.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Quorum Systems

Series C in 2006
Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of highly integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers tailored for advanced mobile handset devices. The company offers transceivers that support a variety of communication standards, including multi-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and HSDPA, as well as TD-SCDMA and GSM-EDGE operations. By focusing on innovative RF solutions, Quorum Systems aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of modern mobile communication technologies.

SS8 Networks

Series A in 2006
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Scintera Networks

Series C in 2006
Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology aimed at enhancing the performance of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that offers more than tenfold improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to traditional digital signal processing platforms. This innovative solution, built using a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly and energy-intensive analog-to-digital converters. Scintera's technology enables cellular and network operators to achieve significant advancements in the performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness of optical networks, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry.

RGB Networks

Series C in 2006
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

Infinera

Series G in 2006
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

IP Unity

Series F in 2005
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Stoke

Series B in 2005
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

AOptix

Series B in 2005
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Infinera

Series F in 2005
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

Quorum Systems

Series B in 2005
Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of highly integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers tailored for advanced mobile handset devices. The company offers transceivers that support a variety of communication standards, including multi-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and HSDPA, as well as TD-SCDMA and GSM-EDGE operations. By focusing on innovative RF solutions, Quorum Systems aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of modern mobile communication technologies.

RGB Networks

Series B in 2005
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, focusing on delivering services that facilitate the streaming and monetization of live and on-demand video across multiple screens. The company's offerings include its Video Intelligence Architecture (VIA), which encompasses a range of products such as a broadcast network processor for grooming and statistical multiplexing, as well as a dynamic bandwidth manager for personalized video experiences. Additionally, RGB Networks provides modular video processors for IPTV services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding, and a universal scalable modulator for multi-service digital modulation. These solutions allow multiple system operators and video service providers to effectively implement switched digital networks, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality video content.

IP Unity

Series E in 2004
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Infinera

Series E in 2004
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

Quorum Systems

Series A in 2004
Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of highly integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers tailored for advanced mobile handset devices. The company offers transceivers that support a variety of communication standards, including multi-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and HSDPA, as well as TD-SCDMA and GSM-EDGE operations. By focusing on innovative RF solutions, Quorum Systems aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of modern mobile communication technologies.

Scintera Networks

Series B in 2004
Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology aimed at enhancing the performance of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that offers more than tenfold improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to traditional digital signal processing platforms. This innovative solution, built using a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly and energy-intensive analog-to-digital converters. Scintera's technology enables cellular and network operators to achieve significant advancements in the performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness of optical networks, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry.

IP Unity

Series D in 2003
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Infinera

Series D in 2003
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

Veraz Networks

Series A in 2003
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products that include bandwidth optimization tools, such as the I-Gate 4000 family of media gateways and session bandwidth optimizers, as well as digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products feature the ControlSwitch product family, network-adaptive border controllers, and session border controllers, all designed to facilitate the transport, conversion, and management of voice and data traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its core products, Veraz Networks provides hardware and software maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services. The company markets its offerings through a direct sales force and various indirect sales channels, enabling the delivery of converged voice-data services across packet-based networks.

WildBlue Communications

Venture Round in 2002
WildBlue Communications is a provider of high-speed satellite Internet access services in the United States. Since its establishment in 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company has focused on delivering broadband connectivity to residential and small business customers, particularly in areas where traditional terrestrial broadband options are limited or unavailable. WildBlue's services cater to home users and small offices, ensuring that they have reliable Internet access in underserved communities.

Infinera

Series C in 2002
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

Infinera

Series B in 2002
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

IP Unity

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

Iolon

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

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

AOptix

Series B in 2002
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

NexVerse Networks

Venture Round in 2001
NexVerse Networks supplies generation softswitch solutions based on the ipVerse ControlSwitch platform. The company was founded in October 2001 and is based in San Jose, California.

SmartPipes

Series C in 2001
In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

Vertical Networks

Series F in 2001
Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Infinera

Series A in 2001
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.

Iolon

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

AOptix

Series A in 2000
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

ipVerse

Series C in 2000
ipVerse is a technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of software-based switches for service providers. Founded in 1998, ipVerse offers the ControlSwitch platform, a carrier-class application that facilitates the delivery of both traditional and converged voice-data services over packet-based wireline and wireless networks. The company's innovative solutions enable service providers to efficiently transition between legacy voice networks and next-generation data networks, preserving quality and performance while accelerating the convergence of voice and data communications. By providing a robust infrastructure, ipVerse empowers its clients to rapidly deploy new, revenue-generating services that meet customer demands.

IP Unity

Series B in 2000
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

WildBlue Communications

Venture Round in 2000
WildBlue Communications is a provider of high-speed satellite Internet access services in the United States. Since its establishment in 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company has focused on delivering broadband connectivity to residential and small business customers, particularly in areas where traditional terrestrial broadband options are limited or unavailable. WildBlue's services cater to home users and small offices, ensuring that they have reliable Internet access in underserved communities.

Teloquent Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Teloquent Communications is a provider of virtual call center solutions, specializing in web and traditional telephone-based customer interactions. Founded in June 1989 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers integrated solutions that encompass voice, data, video, and web inquiries. Teloquent Communications develops software designed for various communication channels, enabling businesses to enhance their customer service capabilities through effective call center networking and virtual office solutions. In December 2003, the company was acquired by Syntellect.

Zaffire

Series C in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is a pioneering optical networking company focused on transforming the economic landscape for metro and regional service providers. It specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical services networking systems and architectures tailored for these applications. By leveraging breakthrough technology with a commercial emphasis, Zaffire addresses critical optical transport challenges faced by its customers, thereby providing them with a significant competitive edge. With support from leading investors and a proficient management team, Zaffire is strategically positioned to emerge as a leader in the optical networking sector for metropolitan and regional markets.

Vertical Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Zaffire

Series B in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is a pioneering optical networking company focused on transforming the economic landscape for metro and regional service providers. It specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical services networking systems and architectures tailored for these applications. By leveraging breakthrough technology with a commercial emphasis, Zaffire addresses critical optical transport challenges faced by its customers, thereby providing them with a significant competitive edge. With support from leading investors and a proficient management team, Zaffire is strategically positioned to emerge as a leader in the optical networking sector for metropolitan and regional markets.

WildBlue

Series B in 2000
WildBlue Communications, Inc. provides broadband Internet access to consumers and small offices in rural areas throughout the contiguous United States.

Vertical Networks

Venture Round in 1999
Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Siara Systems

Series B in 1999
Siara Systems, Inc. is a provider of next-generation IP over SONET solutions aimed at carrying both traditional and IP-based services.

Calico Commerce

Debt Financing in 1998
Calico Commerce specializes in developing business software solutions for e-commerce, offering a range of products designed to facilitate online sales. Their suite includes tools like Calico Advisor, Calico Network Advisor, MarketMaker, Price Point, and Loyalty Builder, which assist companies in selling complex goods and services over the internet. Founded in 1994 and based in Burlingame, California, Calico Commerce serves various industries including telecommunications, financial services, retail, and manufacturing. Its eSales Suite supports businesses by guiding customers through the buying process across multiple selling channels, such as online platforms, resellers, and call centers, thereby enhancing sales efficiency.

Silicon Spice

Series B in 1998
Silicon Spice, Inc. builds platform solutions that enable networking and telecom system companies to build differentiated access systems.

Extreme Networks

Series B in 1997
Founded in 1996, Extreme Networks specializes in designing, building, and installing advanced Ethernet solutions for complex network connectivity challenges.

Calico Commerce

Venture Round in 1997
Calico Commerce specializes in developing business software solutions for e-commerce, offering a range of products designed to facilitate online sales. Their suite includes tools like Calico Advisor, Calico Network Advisor, MarketMaker, Price Point, and Loyalty Builder, which assist companies in selling complex goods and services over the internet. Founded in 1994 and based in Burlingame, California, Calico Commerce serves various industries including telecommunications, financial services, retail, and manufacturing. Its eSales Suite supports businesses by guiding customers through the buying process across multiple selling channels, such as online platforms, resellers, and call centers, thereby enhancing sales efficiency.
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