Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs startups across enterprise software, consumer technologies, fintech, healthtech, and cleantech from seed through growth stages. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, it maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi, and Herzliya to engage markets in the United States, Asia, and Israel. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses and has supported companies across software, mobile, data, e-commerce, and services, spanning early-stage to expansion rounds. It offers strategic guidance, network access, and capital, and has historically included debt financing as part of its investment approach. With a multi-region footprint and a broad multi-stage mandate, Lightspeed seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to scale innovative companies globally.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Cai Wei

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Managing Director

James Mi

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Paul Murphy

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Semil Shah

Venture Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Bipul Sinha

Venture Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Past deals in Telecommunications

Infrawaves

Series A in 2025
Infrawaves is a next Generation High-Performance Network System.

Infrawaves

Seed Round in 2024
Infrawaves is a next Generation High-Performance Network System.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Cohere Technologies

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.

Wheel

Series C in 2022
Wheel, Inc. is a digital health company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a tech-enabled marketplace connecting healthcare companies with clinicians. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on telehealth services, providing a platform that allows healthcare organizations to easily scale their virtual care offerings. Wheel's platform leverages machine learning algorithms to streamline the process for companies seeking to develop virtual care services under their own brand. By facilitating access to a nationwide network of clinicians, Wheel enhances opportunities for healthcare professionals while delivering quality digital healthcare solutions. Formerly known as Enzyme Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Wheel, Inc. in January 2020.

Wheel

Series B in 2021
Wheel, Inc. is a digital health company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a tech-enabled marketplace connecting healthcare companies with clinicians. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on telehealth services, providing a platform that allows healthcare organizations to easily scale their virtual care offerings. Wheel's platform leverages machine learning algorithms to streamline the process for companies seeking to develop virtual care services under their own brand. By facilitating access to a nationwide network of clinicians, Wheel enhances opportunities for healthcare professionals while delivering quality digital healthcare solutions. Formerly known as Enzyme Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Wheel, Inc. in January 2020.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

QTalk

Seed Round in 2020
QTalk is a smart dialer designed to make any phone conversations fun and stress-free. Using QTalk, the user knows why someone is calling them with call intents in their incoming call screen and they can also share their calling intent while dialing others. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Airalo

Seed Round in 2019
Airalo is an eSIM storefront that provides travelers with digital SIM solutions for over 190 countries and regions. The company offers eSIMs at local rates for compatible smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing users to connect without carrying multiple physical SIM cards or changing numbers. Through a mobile app, Airalo enables customers to browse and activate plans themselves, delivering global connectivity and flexibility for international travel. By replacing traditional SIM cards with portable eSIM profiles, Airalo aims to simplify international roaming and help travelers stay connected wherever they go.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Necto

Seed Round in 2018
Necto, established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers high-speed, net-neutral internet access to residents in the southeastern neighborhoods of San Francisco. The company also supports local entrepreneurs in providing internet services to their customers by supplying networking equipment, software for operational management and billing, along with ongoing technical support, network management, and monitoring.

Selfie Networks

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Selfie Networks specializes in commercializing research on net neutrality and network personalization. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a token-based network platform to enhance security, forwarding, and telemetry.

Xiaoyu Yilian

Series B in 2017
Xiaoyu Link is an online video conference solution provider. Xiaoyu Link plans to use the proceeds to enhance its sales and marketing efforts, as well as carrying out research in new products and technologies.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Fireglass

Series A in 2016
Fireglass is a cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States that specializes in providing innovative solutions to eliminate malware and phishing threats from web and email traffic without the need for endpoint agents. By utilizing a true isolation approach, Fireglass ensures that all traffic is executed remotely, thereby preventing any harmful content from reaching corporate networks and enhancing user productivity. The company's offerings encompass endpoint and hybrid cloud security management, information protection, messaging security, and website security, making them applicable across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and education. Founded by experts in network security and military intelligence, Fireglass has established its presence within Fortune 500 companies and is a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

Plexxi

Series D in 2015
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Cohere Technologies

Series C in 2015
Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.

InnoLight

Series C in 2014
InnoLight Technology is a prominent supplier of high-speed optical transceivers based in China, specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of advanced optical modules, including 10G, 40G, and 100G transceivers. The company emphasizes the development of high-performance optical solutions that feature large capacity, compact size, low power consumption, and cost efficiency. InnoLight's products are integral to various applications, including cloud computing, data centers, data communication, long-distance transmission, and wireless access, ultimately enhancing network efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in April 2008, the company leverages a team of experienced professionals, including returnees from abroad and skilled technical and marketing staff, aiming to combine advanced technology with local talent to establish itself as a world-class optical module manufacturer.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Aquantia

Series G in 2014
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Phone Warrior

Seed Round in 2013
Phone Warrior is the only comprehensive application which takes care of all your Mobile Spam (Calls as well as SMS) and at the same time empowers you with the caller information through its rich Global Phone directory.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

Plexxi

Series C in 2012
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.

Aquantia

Series F in 2012
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Plexxi

Series B in 2011
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.

Aquantia

Series E in 2011
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2010
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Aquantia

Series D in 2009
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Provigent

Series E in 2008
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company develops a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission systems and the PVG610X SoC, which enables the transmission and reception of two orthogonally polarized signals at the same RF carrier frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband wireless systems. The company also provides development kits, such as the PVG9610, to support the creation of systems based on its SoCs, as well as the PVG350MDK modem development kit for wireless point-to-point applications. Provigent's products are utilized in various applications, including cellular/WiMAX backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.

Apptera

Debt Financing in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Aquantia

Series B in 2008
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Strata8 Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Strata8 is telecommunications consultant that owns cellular spectrum licenses to provide personal cellular services to enterprises.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.

Apptera

Series D in 2007
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Ellacoya Networks

Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Personeta

Series D in 2005
Personeta, Inc. is a provider of 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 that facilitates the implementation of converged communication services. Additionally, it provides Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a unified entity, and Converged Life, a suite that enables service providers to create diverse service combinations under a single application umbrella. Personeta also offers a Next Generation IN solution that comprises a suite of applications designed to work with TappS NSC. The company's services are applicable in areas such as fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services, serving both business and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, Personeta is based in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Aquantia

Series A in 2005
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Coherent | Nufern

Venture Round in 2005
Coherent | Nufern is a telecommunications company that specializes in the manufacturing of application-specific optical fibers. The company produces a range of fibers, including earth-doped fibers for lasers and amplifiers, gyroscope fibers, and polarization-maintaining fibers suitable for aerospace applications. Additionally, Coherent | Nufern offers extreme duty and radiation-hard fibers, photosensitive fibers, and single-mode fibers. The company also develops engineered fiber laser and amplifier modules for scientific applications and original equipment manufacturer integration, along with complete fiber laser systems designed for a variety of uses.

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. is a provider of 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 that facilitates the implementation of converged communication services. Additionally, it provides Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a unified entity, and Converged Life, a suite that enables service providers to create diverse service combinations under a single application umbrella. Personeta also offers a Next Generation IN solution that comprises a suite of applications designed to work with TappS NSC. The company's services are applicable in areas such as fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services, serving both business and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, Personeta is based in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Apptera

Series C in 2004
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Apptera

Series B in 2003
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

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.

Broadview Networks

Series F in 2002
Broadview Networks, founded in 1991, specializes in providing network-based business communications services and IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Its offerings include cloud-based unified communications, data backup and recovery, network security services, and a range of voice services such as local, long-distance, and VoIP. Additionally, Broadview provides professional IT services like network design, implementation, and managed services. The company operates as a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has 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 is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Telespree Communications

Series B in 2000
Telespree Communications offers a cloud-based mobile services platform that enables wireless carriers, retailers, and other service providers to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. The company's innovative solution allows any wireless device to function as a self-service terminal, facilitating automated activation, service enrollment, and ongoing account management without the need for sales personnel or call centers. This platform also includes features for session monitoring, policy management, and real-time charging, empowering providers to interact with end users effectively. By enabling targeted marketing and account management directly through the device, Telespree enhances the user experience while helping service providers reduce costs and increase revenue potential. The solution is compatible with a wide range of mobile devices, including handsets, wireless notebooks, and telemetry modules.

SiteSmith

Series C in 2000
SiteSmith is a provider of internet infrastructure management services, catering to both start-ups and established e-businesses. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company specializes in building and operating reliable, scalable, and secure internet sites. SiteSmith offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes website development, network management, systems management, and hosting solutions. Additionally, it automates critical processes such as security, monitoring, backup, and redundancy, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage complex internet sites and services on an outsourced basis. The company’s 24/7 monitoring and security services further enhance the reliability and safety of its clients' online operations. SiteSmith was acquired by AboveNet.

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.

Alliance Fiber Optic Products

Venture Round in 2000
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of high-performance fiber optic components and integrated modules for the optical network equipment market. It supports both emerging and established communications equipment manufacturers in delivering optical networking systems across various segments, including long-haul, metropolitan, and last-mile access. The company's extensive product range encompasses active and passive optical components, such as interconnect systems, couplers, splitters, thin film dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) components, and optical attenuators. Through its innovative solutions, Alliance Fiber Optic Products plays a crucial role in the development of advanced communication networks.

Ellacoya Networks

Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
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