Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Telecommunications

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Theta Lake

Series B in 2022
Theta Lake, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-driven compliance application designed for video, audio, and unified digital communications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various communication channels. This platform enables enterprises to effectively manage compliance, data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks related to interactions in collaboration tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, RingCentral, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and BlueJeans. By focusing on what is shared, shown, spoken, and typed during these communications, Theta Lake aims to enhance security and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Cohere Technologies

Series D in 2022
Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Cohere includes an all-star team of telecom and wireless industry veterans and is backed by leading investors: NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Telstra and Altice

Cato Networks

Series F in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Cato Networks

Series E in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Theta Lake

Series A in 2020
Theta Lake, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-driven compliance application designed for video, audio, and unified digital communications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various communication channels. This platform enables enterprises to effectively manage compliance, data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks related to interactions in collaboration tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, RingCentral, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and BlueJeans. By focusing on what is shared, shown, spoken, and typed during these communications, Theta Lake aims to enhance security and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Cato Networks

Series D in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Cato Networks

Series C in 2019
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Necto

Seed Round in 2018
Necto Inc, based in San Francisco, California, is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers internet access to southeastern neighborhoods of the city. The company, established in 2017, focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs by providing essential networking equipment, ongoing support, network management, troubleshooting assistance, operational management software, and billing solutions. In addition to its ISP services, Necto aims to empower individuals interested in starting their own ISPs through an ISP school, which removes technical and financial barriers. This initiative enables local businesses to offer fast and net-neutral internet access to their communities. In 2019, Necto was acquired by Another Corporate ISP, LLC.

MovieBot

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Teleportal is a spatial computing company building developer and creator tools. The Teleportal SDK connects thousands of concurrent users in world-scale mixed reality experiences. Users can connect locally or remotely "teleport" into virtual 3D spaces from anywhere in the world across 1B+ mobile devices, PCs, Macs, and AR/VR headsets. Teleportal's SDK forms the backbone of a 3D operating system that will empower the next generation of creators to collaborate, create, and share content together spatially.

Selfie Networks

Seed Round in 2017
Selfie Networks, Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, focuses on commercializing research related to net neutrality and network personalization. The company operates a token-based network platform designed to enhance network security, forwarding, and telemetry. It provides a global directory for zero-rating programs and participating mobile applications, facilitating safe and efficient collaboration between application developers and infrastructure owners. This approach aims to improve the overall user experience in the digital landscape.

BroEx

Series A in 2016
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

BroEx

Seed Round in 2015
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

Cohere Technologies

Series C in 2015
Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Cohere includes an all-star team of telecom and wireless industry veterans and is backed by leading investors: NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Telstra and Altice

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

LiveU

Series D in 2012
LiveU is a provider of live video streaming solutions designed for television, mobile, online broadcasters, news agencies, and social media platforms. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, the company specializes in portable video-over-cellular technologies that enhance the digital video acquisition process for news gathering and live broadcasting. LiveU's offerings include a range of products such as field units, encoders, and decoders, alongside cloud-based software solutions like LiveU Matrix for video management and distribution. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes international and local TV networks, sports channels, media groups, and various enterprises, enabling them to transmit live video reliably across multiple platforms. Additionally, LiveU's technology is utilized in areas such as public safety, event broadcasting, and remote production, ensuring a consistent and high-quality connection for users worldwide.

TZero Technologies

Series C in 2008
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Strata8 Networks, Inc

Venture Round in 2008
Strata8 Networks, Inc., an enterprise-focused cellular carrier, provides licensed cellular services in the United States. The company offers an in-building cellular service for healthcare environments that integrates directly into existing PBX or VoIP infrastructure platforms. It also provides enterprise cellular services within local enterprise coverage areas, as well as outside of the enterprise coverage areas. In addition, the company offers various business-class models of CDMA cellular phones. Strata8 Networks, Inc. has strategic partnerships with Sprint, BroadSoft, StarSolutions, and Sonus Networks. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc., a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company, develops and supplies access chips and embedded software for the FTTx market. It offers Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for central office and customer premises applications; EPON customer premises equipment ONU; TDM transport chips that provide the circuit emulation of T1/E1/J1 on various Ethernet switched networks; evaluation kits, which support original equipment manufacturers and service provider customers; EPON OLT solutions that offer a system-on-a-chip approach to the original equipment manufacturers; and TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller that enables service providers to meet various needs of network topologies and subscriber densities. The company’s system-on-a-chips incorporate firmware for the embedded processor to control the hardware. Teknovus, Inc. markets its products through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China. Teknovus, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California with sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company also has a location in San Jose, California.

Transparency Software

Venture Round in 2007
Transparency Software, Inc. provides information policy management solutions for security, auditing, and compliance. The company offers Transparency Vision, an information policy management solution that enables business users to monitor, audit, and secure access to business information and data resources. The company’s Transparency Vision automatically discovers the transactions that access data resources, as well as connects business processes and applications to the information access. Its Transparency Vision is based on data service recognition technology, Transparency SRT, which automatically discovers, monitors, and reports on the service interactions between applications and database systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Ellacoya Networks

Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

TZero Technologies

Series B in 2006
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Personeta

Series D in 2005
Personeta, Inc. specializes in providing converged communication solutions for service providers both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including TappS NSC, a service creation and execution platform designed for implementing converged communication services. Among its key offerings are Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a single unit, and Converged Life, a consumer communication suite that facilitates the creation of diverse service combinations under a unified application framework. Additionally, Personeta provides a Next Generation IN solution, which comprises a suite of applications operating on the TappS NSC platform. These solutions cater to both business and consumer markets, addressing applications in fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services. Established in 2000, Personeta is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and operates as a subsidiary of Gallery IP Telephony Ltd.

Rhythm Networks

Series A in 2005
Rhythm Networks

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Nufern

Venture Round in 2005
Coherent | Nufern is a telecommunications company specializing in technology, application, and customer services.

Transparency Software

Series A in 2005
Transparency Software, Inc. provides information policy management solutions for security, auditing, and compliance. The company offers Transparency Vision, an information policy management solution that enables business users to monitor, audit, and secure access to business information and data resources. The company’s Transparency Vision automatically discovers the transactions that access data resources, as well as connects business processes and applications to the information access. Its Transparency Vision is based on data service recognition technology, Transparency SRT, which automatically discovers, monitors, and reports on the service interactions between applications and database systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Traverse Networks

Series B in 2005
Traverse Networks is a leading supplier of enhanced voice services technology to communications service providers in the US. With unique and highly scalable technology, Traverse Networks helps partners generate new revenue streams by complementing existing products or enabling the creation of new enhanced services.

Personeta

Series C in 2004
Personeta, Inc. specializes in providing converged communication solutions for service providers both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including TappS NSC, a service creation and execution platform designed for implementing converged communication services. Among its key offerings are Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a single unit, and Converged Life, a consumer communication suite that facilitates the creation of diverse service combinations under a unified application framework. Additionally, Personeta provides a Next Generation IN solution, which comprises a suite of applications operating on the TappS NSC platform. These solutions cater to both business and consumer markets, addressing applications in fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services. Established in 2000, Personeta is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and operates as a subsidiary of Gallery IP Telephony Ltd.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

TZero Technologies

Series A in 2004
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

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.

Teem Photonics

Venture Round in 2003
Teem Photonics S.A. is a manufacturer specializing in passively Q-switched micro lasers and ion-exchange integrated optics for various industrial applications. The company offers a range of laser technologies, including infrared, green, and ultraviolet lasers, along with products for three-dimensional microfabrication. These technologies are utilized in sectors such as biomedical, marking, sensing, scanning, material processing, and electronic applications. Additionally, Teem Photonics develops custom integrated optics devices and solutions for silicon photonics connections. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including optical design, foundry services, testing, assembly, and packaging. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Meylan, France, Teem Photonics has expanded its presence with offices across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, North America, and Mexico.

Broadview Networks

Series F in 2002
Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc. delivers comprehensive communications and information technology solutions targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise customers throughout the United States. The company specializes in cloud services, including OfficeSuite, a cloud-based unified communications platform, and offers a myriad of IT solutions such as video conferencing, data backup and recovery, and virtual private networks. Additionally, Broadview provides professional IT services, including network design, project outsourcing, and customer service management. Its network access services encompass dedicated Internet access, Ethernet networking, and local and long-distance voice communications. Broadview Networks serves various industries, including healthcare, education, and retail, employing diverse sales channels such as direct sales and partnerships. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, the company operates as a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc.

Filanet

Series C in 2002
Filanet makes networking hardware for small to medium-sized businesses or for remote offices of larger business. The gear provides services such as Internet routing, VPNs (virtual private networks) and firewall security.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Oresis Communications

Venture Round in 2001
Oresis Communications designs and develops switching systems for carrying voice and data signals on the same telecommunications network. It offers ISIS-700 OmniService Switch, which enables carriers and service providers to migrate circuit and packet switched networks to a single backbone; and ISIS-700 Integrated OmniService Switch, which is a multiservice switch equipment that switches multiple voice, data, Internet, and video services in a single system. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Ellacoya Networks

Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Telespree

Series B in 2000
Telespree's innovative network solution transforms any wireless device into a convenient self-service terminal, allowing mobile service providers to significantly reduce customer care and distribution costs, improve the end user experience and increase ARPU. Telespree has created the industry's first self-service platform for automated activation, programming, service enrollment and ongoing account management using only the device without the aid of a sales clerk, call center or IVR. Wireless service providers are also able to survey, profile and interact with the end user via the device to deliver targeted plans, products and advertising creating revenue generating opportunities. The Telespree solution works with any mobile device, whether handset, wireless notebook, data card or telemetry module.

Metro Optix

Series B in 2000
Metro-Optix develops hardware for telecommunications companies that want to transition from circuit-based services to cell- and packet-based services. The hardware essentially reduces the number of hardware boxes needed, such as routers, which the networks feed into.

Totality

Series B in 2000
Totality specializes in application and infrastructure management services tailored for large-scale e-commerce websites that demand mass customization. The company addresses essential needs of its clients by offering solutions that ensure high performance and visibility into business processes. Through its focused service level agreements, Totality aims to deliver guaranteed business outcomes, effectively supporting the operational requirements of its customers.

Alliance Fiber Optic Products

Venture Round in 2000
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFOP), we're building the future of communications. We design, manufacture and market a broad range of high performance fiber optic components and integrated modules for the optical network equipment market. Our products enable emerging and leading communications equipment manufacturers to deliver optical networking systems to the rapidly growing long-haul, metropolitan and last-mile access segments of the communications network. Our broad product line of active and passive optical components includes interconnect systems, couplers and splitters, thin film DWDM components and modules, fixed and variable optical attenuators.

Ellacoya Networks

Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions for broadband service providers, utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to enhance the visibility and control of Internet services. Their hardware platforms, the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, allow providers to identify and manage subscribers, classify applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. This capability not only enhances user experience but also supports the delivery of revenue-generating Internet Protocol (IP) services. Ellacoya Networks is recognized for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for developing competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. The company is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Ciena

Post in 1998
Ciena is the network specialist. They collaborate with customers worldwide to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and fundamentally change the way they perform and compete. With focused innovation, Ciena brings together the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility and economics of Ethernet, unified by a software suite that delivers the industry's leading network automation. They routinely post recent news, financial results and other important announcements and information about Ciena on their website.
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