Matrix

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm established in 1977, with offices in San Francisco, Cambridge, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The firm focuses on seed, early-stage, late-stage, and growth capital investments across various sectors, including software, communications, artificial intelligence, fintech, digital health, and clean technology. With a commitment to building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, Matrix Partners aims to support visionary founders in developing significant, industry-leading companies. The firm has a strong track record, having participated in hundreds of investments, with many of its portfolio companies achieving successful IPOs or profitable mergers and acquisitions. The team at Matrix Partners combines local insights with global expertise, comprising both former entrepreneurs and seasoned investors.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Tim Barrows

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Pranay Desai

Managing Director

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Paul J. Ferri

Co-Founder

Jacob Jolis

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Harry Man

Partner

Kojo Osei

Partner

Kun Qian

Managing Director

Brian Ru

Venture Partner

Varun Singhal

Senior Associate

Dana Stalder

General Partner

David Su

Founding Managing Partner

Ilya Sukhar

General Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Huadong Wang

Partner

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Michael Zuo

Partner

T.J. Parker

Partner

Past deals in Networking

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2018
Yunshan Networks was established in December 2011, the team members from Tsinghua University and several well-known domestic and foreign network manufacturers is the first focus on SDN technology in the cloud data center industrial applications of the company. The company has acquired an investment in several venture capital institutions, such as Northern Lights, Red Dots, and has established a comprehensive service, sales, and R&D system in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu. Core Products DeepFlow is a new SDN controller designed to help enterprise customers build an open, intelligent network service platform in the cloud computing data center. Adhering to the "technology to create value" mission, relying on excellent technical innovation and product development capabilities, DeepFlow has opened up the telecommunications, finance, the Internet and other important customers in the industry, and dozens of large data centers in China and the successful deployment.

Nervos

Series A in 2018
Nervos Network, founded in 2018 and based in Hangzhou, China, offers a hybrid blockchain solution that integrates a public blockchain with an application chain to facilitate the development and deployment of decentralized applications. The core component of the Nervos Network is the Common Knowledge Base (CKB), a layer 1 proof-of-work blockchain that allows for the secure storage of any crypto-asset while supporting smart contracts and layer 2 scaling solutions. This design ensures the security, immutability, and permissionless nature akin to Bitcoin while providing a unique crypto-economic model that captures the total network value. Nervos aims to provide enterprises with a robust framework of interoperable protocols within a public blockchain ecosystem, enabling secure and efficient management of decentralized applications.

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2016
Yunshan Networks was established in December 2011, the team members from Tsinghua University and several well-known domestic and foreign network manufacturers is the first focus on SDN technology in the cloud data center industrial applications of the company. The company has acquired an investment in several venture capital institutions, such as Northern Lights, Red Dots, and has established a comprehensive service, sales, and R&D system in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu. Core Products DeepFlow is a new SDN controller designed to help enterprise customers build an open, intelligent network service platform in the cloud computing data center. Adhering to the "technology to create value" mission, relying on excellent technical innovation and product development capabilities, DeepFlow has opened up the telecommunications, finance, the Internet and other important customers in the industry, and dozens of large data centers in China and the successful deployment.

Plexxi

Series D in 2015
Plexxi Inc. specializes in developing affinity-driven networking solutions that enhance application performance. The company provides converged, application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public or private clouds. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of building blocks, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, that enable cloud builders to create efficient private, public, or hybrid cloud networks. By delivering optimized network systems, Plexxi helps organizations achieve better application performance and operational speed. Incorporated in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company as of June 2018.

Fastback Networks

Series C in 2015
Fastback Networks was founded with a vision to deliver innovative technology for the mobile infrastructure of the future, enabling network operators to deliver new services, tap new markets and monetize a new generation of mobile applications. With insights derived from the collective team's vast experience building leading edge radio and data networking solutions, Fastback Networks looked at the challenges of 4G/LTE deployment with fresh eyes and better ideas, and developed a transformational solution that enables the acceleration of next generation mobile services.

zhouwu

Series A in 2013
Friday Travel Network is a Chinese company offering products focused on discount tickets for tourist attractions. Friday Travel Network provides ticket discount information for tourists. The company sticks to traditional network operation marketing for tourism, aiming to improve tourism for famous scenic spots in China. Having an operation center located in Hangzhou, Friday Travel Network was established in 2012 in Shanghai, China.

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.

Fastback Networks

Series B in 2013
Fastback Networks was founded with a vision to deliver innovative technology for the mobile infrastructure of the future, enabling network operators to deliver new services, tap new markets and monetize a new generation of mobile applications. With insights derived from the collective team's vast experience building leading edge radio and data networking solutions, Fastback Networks looked at the challenges of 4G/LTE deployment with fresh eyes and better ideas, and developed a transformational solution that enables the acceleration of next generation mobile services.

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.

Plexxi

Series C in 2012
Plexxi Inc. specializes in developing affinity-driven networking solutions that enhance application performance. The company provides converged, application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public or private clouds. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of building blocks, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, that enable cloud builders to create efficient private, public, or hybrid cloud networks. By delivering optimized network systems, Plexxi helps organizations achieve better application performance and operational speed. Incorporated in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company as of June 2018.

Plexxi

Series B in 2011
Plexxi Inc. specializes in developing affinity-driven networking solutions that enhance application performance. The company provides converged, application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public or private clouds. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of building blocks, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, that enable cloud builders to create efficient private, public, or hybrid cloud networks. By delivering optimized network systems, Plexxi helps organizations achieve better application performance and operational speed. Incorporated in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company as of June 2018.

9tong.com

Seed Round in 2011
9tong.com (久通网) is a commercial social network based on mobile internet. It has received two rounds of venture capital investments from Matrix Partners, Japanese CA Venture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. 9tong.com was founded in Shanghai, in September, 2011. It expects to establish a real-name commercial social network with a corresponding integrity evaluation system to promote the connection management, working efficiency, and business quality of business people.

Affirmed Networks

Series A in 2010
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.

Verivue

Series C in 2009
Verivue, Inc. develops and markets high-performance IP platforms that enable network operators to distribute, deliver and control enormous amounts of IP-based media traffic across a growing and diverse number of end devices. The Company offers solutions for service providers to accelerate content delivery for managed and unmanaged service provider networks. Verivue’s OneVantage Content Delivery Solution is based on the guiding principles of web scale and cloud computing, providing unbounded scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth with the resiliency inherent in state-of-the-art clustering techniques of COTS servers. Additional information about Verivue products and services can be found at www.verivue.com.

Verivue

Series B in 2008
Verivue, Inc. develops and markets high-performance IP platforms that enable network operators to distribute, deliver and control enormous amounts of IP-based media traffic across a growing and diverse number of end devices. The Company offers solutions for service providers to accelerate content delivery for managed and unmanaged service provider networks. Verivue’s OneVantage Content Delivery Solution is based on the guiding principles of web scale and cloud computing, providing unbounded scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth with the resiliency inherent in state-of-the-art clustering techniques of COTS servers. Additional information about Verivue products and services can be found at www.verivue.com.

Intelliden

Series F in 2008
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations control, manage, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Intelliden specializes in automating critical network functions such as configuration management and change management. Its patented technology enables real-time awareness of network conditions, which is essential for maintaining accuracy in dynamic environments. The company's solutions have been successfully implemented in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, and government agencies. In addition to its software offerings, Intelliden also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services to enhance its clients' network management capabilities.

Envio Networks

Series B in 2008
envIO networks, inc. provides a platform that enables social marketing of mobile content. The envIOWorks platform brings users of both mobile and social networks an interactive experience that accelerates content discovery and drives increased use of premium mobile content.

Mazu Networks

Series D in 2008
It and networking solutions that help companies manage, secure and optimize their business activities

Intelliden

Series E in 2007
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations control, manage, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Intelliden specializes in automating critical network functions such as configuration management and change management. Its patented technology enables real-time awareness of network conditions, which is essential for maintaining accuracy in dynamic environments. The company's solutions have been successfully implemented in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, and government agencies. In addition to its software offerings, Intelliden also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services to enhance its clients' network management capabilities.

Verivue

Series A in 2007
Verivue, Inc. develops and markets high-performance IP platforms that enable network operators to distribute, deliver and control enormous amounts of IP-based media traffic across a growing and diverse number of end devices. The Company offers solutions for service providers to accelerate content delivery for managed and unmanaged service provider networks. Verivue’s OneVantage Content Delivery Solution is based on the guiding principles of web scale and cloud computing, providing unbounded scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth with the resiliency inherent in state-of-the-art clustering techniques of COTS servers. Additional information about Verivue products and services can be found at www.verivue.com.

Mazu Networks

Venture Round in 2006
It and networking solutions that help companies manage, secure and optimize their business activities

Intelliden

Series D in 2005
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations control, manage, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Intelliden specializes in automating critical network functions such as configuration management and change management. Its patented technology enables real-time awareness of network conditions, which is essential for maintaining accuracy in dynamic environments. The company's solutions have been successfully implemented in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, and government agencies. In addition to its software offerings, Intelliden also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services to enhance its clients' network management capabilities.

Aruba

Series D in 2005
Aruba specializes in delivering secure enterprise networking solutions that enhance user mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The company focuses on creating unified mobility networks that integrate adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services. This cohesive system enables organizations to maintain high-performance connectivity and security across various access methods. By associating access policies with individual users rather than specific ports, Aruba ensures consistent security enforcement. Additionally, their application continuity services facilitate seamless access to mission-critical applications over both WLAN and cellular networks. With a commitment to redefining the intelligent edge, Aruba provides essential network access services that empower organizations to effectively utilize cloud-based applications and improve overall business processes. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba operates globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

Redline Communications

Series D in 2005
Redline Communications Group Inc. specializes in developing broadband fixed wireless solutions, including base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems tailored for commercial applications. Operating through segments such as Hardware and Software, Professional Services, and Maintenance and Support, the company offers a range of products including the Ellipse base stations, Edge and Elte wireless terminals, and various remote terminal solutions. Redline also provides advanced LTE eNodeB platforms, virtualized network management systems, and comprehensive network management software. With a global presence that spans the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, Redline serves diverse markets, including oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, government, military, and telecommunications, through regional distributors and partners. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Redline has successfully completed over 150,000 installations in 130 countries, leveraging its expertise to help clients implement high-bandwidth wireless networks for video, voice, and data services.

Sandburst

Series E in 2005
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.

Mazu Networks

Series C in 2004
It and networking solutions that help companies manage, secure and optimize their business activities

Aruba

Series C in 2004
Aruba specializes in delivering secure enterprise networking solutions that enhance user mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The company focuses on creating unified mobility networks that integrate adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services. This cohesive system enables organizations to maintain high-performance connectivity and security across various access methods. By associating access policies with individual users rather than specific ports, Aruba ensures consistent security enforcement. Additionally, their application continuity services facilitate seamless access to mission-critical applications over both WLAN and cellular networks. With a commitment to redefining the intelligent edge, Aruba provides essential network access services that empower organizations to effectively utilize cloud-based applications and improve overall business processes. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba operates globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

Aruba

Debt Financing in 2004
Aruba specializes in delivering secure enterprise networking solutions that enhance user mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The company focuses on creating unified mobility networks that integrate adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services. This cohesive system enables organizations to maintain high-performance connectivity and security across various access methods. By associating access policies with individual users rather than specific ports, Aruba ensures consistent security enforcement. Additionally, their application continuity services facilitate seamless access to mission-critical applications over both WLAN and cellular networks. With a commitment to redefining the intelligent edge, Aruba provides essential network access services that empower organizations to effectively utilize cloud-based applications and improve overall business processes. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba operates globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

Redline Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Redline Communications Group Inc. specializes in developing broadband fixed wireless solutions, including base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems tailored for commercial applications. Operating through segments such as Hardware and Software, Professional Services, and Maintenance and Support, the company offers a range of products including the Ellipse base stations, Edge and Elte wireless terminals, and various remote terminal solutions. Redline also provides advanced LTE eNodeB platforms, virtualized network management systems, and comprehensive network management software. With a global presence that spans the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, Redline serves diverse markets, including oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, government, military, and telecommunications, through regional distributors and partners. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Redline has successfully completed over 150,000 installations in 130 countries, leveraging its expertise to help clients implement high-bandwidth wireless networks for video, voice, and data services.

Starent Networks

Series D in 2004
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that supports mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the delivery of high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. By focusing on high-performance network architecture, Starent Networks enables mobile wireless operators to meet the demands of advanced multimedia services, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for users.

Sandburst

Series C in 2004
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.

Aruba

Series B in 2003
Aruba specializes in delivering secure enterprise networking solutions that enhance user mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The company focuses on creating unified mobility networks that integrate adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services. This cohesive system enables organizations to maintain high-performance connectivity and security across various access methods. By associating access policies with individual users rather than specific ports, Aruba ensures consistent security enforcement. Additionally, their application continuity services facilitate seamless access to mission-critical applications over both WLAN and cellular networks. With a commitment to redefining the intelligent edge, Aruba provides essential network access services that empower organizations to effectively utilize cloud-based applications and improve overall business processes. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba operates globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

SnowShore Networks

Series B in 2003
SnowShore Networks develops scalable, IP-optimized, carrier-class networking components that facilitate the convergence of real-time media services with IP networks.

Engim

Series B in 2003
Analysts forecast that the Wireless LAN market will grow from 8 million users in 2002 to 80 million users by 2007. This explosive rate of WLAN adoption is driving the need for high capacity WLAN infrastructure within the enterprise. Additionally, as enterprise deployments continue to grow, IT Managers need WLAN infrastructure products that offer enhanced functional capabilities to reduce deployment complexity, increase network robustness and reduce operational costs. Today’s WLAN silicon is optimized for client applications and not for high capacity WLAN infrastructure applications. By allowing simultaneous communications on all WLAN channels, Engim’s Multi-Channel WLAN Switching Engine chipset enables a new generation of very high performance, cost-effective access points. These chipsets apply Wideband Spectral Processing to standards-based WLAN infrastructure products for the first time, thereby dramatically increasing bandwidth and data throughput and making a whole new range of features and functionality available to users at low cost.

Intelliden

Debt Financing in 2003
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations control, manage, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Intelliden specializes in automating critical network functions such as configuration management and change management. Its patented technology enables real-time awareness of network conditions, which is essential for maintaining accuracy in dynamic environments. The company's solutions have been successfully implemented in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, and government agencies. In addition to its software offerings, Intelliden also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services to enhance its clients' network management capabilities.

Starent Networks

Series C in 2003
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that supports mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the delivery of high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. By focusing on high-performance network architecture, Starent Networks enables mobile wireless operators to meet the demands of advanced multimedia services, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for users.

Nauticus Networks

Series B in 2002
Nauticus Networks, Inc. is a networking company that creates powerful infrastructure products to deliver the next generation Internet. The new generation of application switches enables enterprises and service providers to deliver high performance network and security services.

Aruba

Series A in 2002
Aruba specializes in delivering secure enterprise networking solutions that enhance user mobility and connectivity, regardless of location. The company focuses on creating unified mobility networks that integrate adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services. This cohesive system enables organizations to maintain high-performance connectivity and security across various access methods. By associating access policies with individual users rather than specific ports, Aruba ensures consistent security enforcement. Additionally, their application continuity services facilitate seamless access to mission-critical applications over both WLAN and cellular networks. With a commitment to redefining the intelligent edge, Aruba provides essential network access services that empower organizations to effectively utilize cloud-based applications and improve overall business processes. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba operates globally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

Intelliden

Venture Round in 2002
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations control, manage, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Intelliden specializes in automating critical network functions such as configuration management and change management. Its patented technology enables real-time awareness of network conditions, which is essential for maintaining accuracy in dynamic environments. The company's solutions have been successfully implemented in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, and government agencies. In addition to its software offerings, Intelliden also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services to enhance its clients' network management capabilities.

Sandburst

Series B in 2001
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.

Starent Networks

Series B in 2001
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that supports mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the delivery of high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. By focusing on high-performance network architecture, Starent Networks enables mobile wireless operators to meet the demands of advanced multimedia services, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for users.

SnowShore Networks

Series B in 2001
SnowShore Networks develops scalable, IP-optimized, carrier-class networking components that facilitate the convergence of real-time media services with IP networks.
Copper Mountain Networks specializes in developing digital subscriber line (DSL) communications products that facilitate high-speed broadband connectivity using existing copper telephone lines. The company offers a range of products, including the VantEdge Access Broadband Remote Access Server, CopperEdge DSL Concentrators, and CopperView Network Management Software Tools. These products are primarily sold directly to local phone carriers and internet service providers in the United States. In addition to its focus on DSL equipment for central offices and multi-tenant unit broadband networks, Copper Mountain Networks has a history that includes an initial public offering in 1999 and subsequent acquisitions by Tut Systems and Motorola.

Nauticus Networks

Series A in 2001
Nauticus Networks, Inc. is a networking company that creates powerful infrastructure products to deliver the next generation Internet. The new generation of application switches enables enterprises and service providers to deliver high performance network and security services.

Starent Networks

Series A in 2000
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that supports mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the delivery of high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. By focusing on high-performance network architecture, Starent Networks enables mobile wireless operators to meet the demands of advanced multimedia services, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for users.

Sandburst

Series A in 2000
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.

Sandburst

Seed Round in 2000
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.

Mazu Networks

Series A in 2000
It and networking solutions that help companies manage, secure and optimize their business activities

Broadband Access Systems

Venture Round in 2000
Broadband Access Systems is a communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses.

Alteon Websystems

Venture Round in 1999
Alteon Websystems is a computer network hardware company that provides internet infrastructure solutions enabling e-businesses to meet their increasing demands. The company’s portfolio of web data center products includes switches, server adapters, and software that are optimized to meet the specific challenges of managing web application traffic and provide high performance network infrastructure solutions. Alteo Websystems was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Sycamore Networks

Seed Round in 1999
Sycamore Networks develop and market software-based intelligent optical networking products that enable network service providers to quickly and cost-effectively provide bandwidth and create new high speed data services.

NetCore Systems

Venture Round in 1998
NetCore Systems develops and markets innovative switching technology for the core of the new Internet. NetCore's products enable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and carriers to construct a large-scale multi-service core network with the guaranteed performance levels and reliability that businesses need.

ArrowPoint Communications

Series B in 1998
ArrowPoint Communications specializes in providing content switches designed to enhance the delivery of web content. Its products aim to improve internet performance for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), web hosting companies, and other clients by enabling a more efficient and reliable web experience. The technology allows for intelligent traffic management, directing data based on the type of content requested and its request frequency, thereby optimizing overall web performance.

ArrowPoint Communications

Series A in 1997
ArrowPoint Communications specializes in providing content switches designed to enhance the delivery of web content. Its products aim to improve internet performance for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), web hosting companies, and other clients by enabling a more efficient and reliable web experience. The technology allows for intelligent traffic management, directing data based on the type of content requested and its request frequency, thereby optimizing overall web performance.

Grand Junction Networks

Series B in 1994
Grand Junction Networks designs and manufactures high-speed LANs for workgroups. Its solutions are designed to connect server farms or power workgroups with fiber-optic backbones. Grand Junction Networks was founded in 1992 and is based in Fremont, California.

Cascade Communications

Venture Round in 1992
Cascade Communications Corp. offers development, manufacture, marketing, and support of a family of multi service wide area network switches.
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