Matrix

Matrix Partners, established in 1977, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage and early-growth investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build significant, industry-leading companies. With a global perspective and local expertise, Matrix combines the insights of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors to guide its portfolio companies. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 500 companies, with 50 going public and 75 achieving profitable M&A exits. Notable investments include Baidu, Apple, and Oculus. Matrix invests across various sectors, including applied AI, B2B SaaS, digital health, and sustainable-defined hardware.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Liza Gurtin

Partner

Wan Haoji

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

Paul Sherer

Venture Partner

Ilya Sukhar

Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Tong Ti

Vice President

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Past deals in Networking

Arcfra

Funding Round in 2024
Arcfra is a technology company that specializes in simplifying on-premises enterprise cloud infrastructure. It offers a full-stack, software-defined platform that enables businesses to build robust, future-proof infrastructure from bare metal. The platform provides a range of services, including computing, storage, networking, security, backup, disaster recovery, and Kubernetes support, all within a single stack. It supports both virtual machines and containers, ensuring flexibility and adaptability for enterprises in the cloud and AI era.

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2018
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2016
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

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.

Fastback Networks

Series C in 2015
Fastback Networks is a technology company focused on developing innovative mobile infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of public and private networks. By leveraging the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking, the company addresses the challenges associated with 4G and 5G deployment. Fastback Networks specializes in providing backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, introducing technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid rollout of high-capacity mobile services. Its solutions empower mobile service providers and enterprises to enhance speed, reliability, and overall user experience, positioning them to capitalize on new markets and applications in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Venture Round in 2015
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

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.

Acacia

Series B in 2013
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Fastback Networks

Series B in 2013
Fastback Networks is a technology company focused on developing innovative mobile infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of public and private networks. By leveraging the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking, the company addresses the challenges associated with 4G and 5G deployment. Fastback Networks specializes in providing backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, introducing technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid rollout of high-capacity mobile services. Its solutions empower mobile service providers and enterprises to enhance speed, reliability, and overall user experience, positioning them to capitalize on new markets and applications in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

NowledgeData

Series A in 2012
Shaanxi Nowledgedata Co., Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Xi'an, China, specializes in big data processing and computing services. The company, formerly known as Shaanxi Zhidai Operational Information Technology Co., Ltd, rebranded in December 2015. Nowledgedata focuses on collecting and analyzing reputations and public opinions of internet brands across social networks. It possesses independent intellectual property rights for several systems, including a Distributed Data Acquisition System and a Rule Database, as well as a social network management platform named Nowledge Social. The company aims to assist brand clients by clarifying their identity, value proposition, and public perception, transforming complex reputation data into actionable knowledge to enhance brand strategy and drive value.

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.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series C in 2012
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

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.

Affirmed Networks

Series A in 2010
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.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series B in 2010
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series A in 2009
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

Verivue

Series C in 2009
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.

Acacia

Series A in 2009
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Acacia

Seed Round in 2009
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Verivue

Series B in 2008
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.

Intelliden

Series F in 2008
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations manage, control, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the company specializes in automating critical network change and configuration management functions. Its innovative solutions enable organizations, particularly in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, to deliver next-generation services, ensure compliance, and perform data reconciliation. Intelliden's patented technology offers real-time insights into the network's state, facilitating accurate management in increasingly dynamic environments. The company also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services, catering to a diverse range of network-driven businesses.

Akorri Networks

Series C in 2007
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

Intelliden

Series E in 2007
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations manage, control, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the company specializes in automating critical network change and configuration management functions. Its innovative solutions enable organizations, particularly in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, to deliver next-generation services, ensure compliance, and perform data reconciliation. Intelliden's patented technology offers real-time insights into the network's state, facilitating accurate management in increasingly dynamic environments. The company also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services, catering to a diverse range of network-driven businesses.

Verivue

Series A in 2007
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.

Camiant

Series C in 2007
Camiant, Inc. specializes in policy control and application assurance technology, catering primarily to broadband operators across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company's key offerings include the Multimedia Policy Engine, which delivers real-time intelligence and control for broadband networks, and the Bandwidth on Demand Application Manager, designed to facilitate the integration of new applications into access networks. Additionally, Camiant provides a SIP Application Manager that assists network providers in managing SIP resources, and the QInsight management reporting application, which aggregates usage data to offer insights on network performance and subscriber distribution. The Universal Edge Resource Manager allows for efficient sharing of edge resources among services such as video on demand, while the Fair Use Management solution aids cable operators in monitoring and managing broadband utilization. Camiant was previously known as Chameleon Solutions, Inc.

Akorri Networks

Series B in 2006
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

ColdWatt

Series B in 2006
ColdWatt, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power converters tailored for computing, telecommunications, and networking applications. Targeting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), IT managers, and systems designers, ColdWatt provides innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern technology. Founded in 2004 and initially known as GTI Power Systems until its name change in 2005, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in San Jose, California, and Houston, Texas. ColdWatt also operates in Shenzen, China, and maintains design centers in Dallas, Texas, and Bangalore, India.

Intelliden

Series D in 2005
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations manage, control, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the company specializes in automating critical network change and configuration management functions. Its innovative solutions enable organizations, particularly in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, to deliver next-generation services, ensure compliance, and perform data reconciliation. Intelliden's patented technology offers real-time insights into the network's state, facilitating accurate management in increasingly dynamic environments. The company also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services, catering to a diverse range of network-driven businesses.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series D in 2005
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

Redline Communications

Series D in 2005
Redline Communications is a leading provider of advanced wireless broadband products, specializing in private wireless networks for industrial and mission-critical applications. With over 150,000 installations across 130 countries, the company has established a robust global presence and an extensive network of partners. Redline develops broadband fixed wireless base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems, catering to the needs of service providers, enterprises, and government organizations. Its award-winning product line, which includes the AN-80i, RDL-2000, and RDL-3000, is designed to deliver high-bandwidth services such as video, voice, and data communications. The company's expertise enables clients to transform their businesses by implementing secure, reliable wireless networks, with significant revenue derived from markets in the Middle East, as well as the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Akorri Networks

Series A in 2005
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

Camiant

Series B in 2005
Camiant, Inc. specializes in policy control and application assurance technology, catering primarily to broadband operators across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company's key offerings include the Multimedia Policy Engine, which delivers real-time intelligence and control for broadband networks, and the Bandwidth on Demand Application Manager, designed to facilitate the integration of new applications into access networks. Additionally, Camiant provides a SIP Application Manager that assists network providers in managing SIP resources, and the QInsight management reporting application, which aggregates usage data to offer insights on network performance and subscriber distribution. The Universal Edge Resource Manager allows for efficient sharing of edge resources among services such as video on demand, while the Fair Use Management solution aids cable operators in monitoring and managing broadband utilization. Camiant was previously known as Chameleon Solutions, Inc.

ColdWatt

Series A in 2005
ColdWatt, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power converters tailored for computing, telecommunications, and networking applications. Targeting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), IT managers, and systems designers, ColdWatt provides innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern technology. Founded in 2004 and initially known as GTI Power Systems until its name change in 2005, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in San Jose, California, and Houston, Texas. ColdWatt also operates in Shenzen, China, and maintains design centers in Dallas, Texas, and Bangalore, India.

Sandburst

Series E in 2005
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

Redline Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Redline Communications is a leading provider of advanced wireless broadband products, specializing in private wireless networks for industrial and mission-critical applications. With over 150,000 installations across 130 countries, the company has established a robust global presence and an extensive network of partners. Redline develops broadband fixed wireless base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems, catering to the needs of service providers, enterprises, and government organizations. Its award-winning product line, which includes the AN-80i, RDL-2000, and RDL-3000, is designed to deliver high-bandwidth services such as video, voice, and data communications. The company's expertise enables clients to transform their businesses by implementing secure, reliable wireless networks, with significant revenue derived from markets in the Middle East, as well as the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

HPE Aruba Networking

Debt Financing in 2004
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series C in 2004
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

Starent Networks

Series D in 2004
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that facilitates mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software products designed to enhance mobile wireless communications. Its solutions support high-speed data transmission, improved voice quality, and multimedia services through an integrated and high-performance network architecture. By delivering significant performance capabilities and system intelligence, Starent Networks meets the demands of the world's leading mobile networks, ensuring that operators can effectively serve their customer base with reliable and efficient broadband services.

Sandburst

Series C in 2004
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series B in 2003
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

SilverBack Technologies

Series D in 2003
SilverBack Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Billerica, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The company specializes in providing products and services for the management of applications, systems, and networks. Its flagship offering, the DataCenter enterprise product, is a distributed and multi-tenant platform designed for remote management across various IT infrastructures. SilverBack Technologies delivers solutions for remote monitoring and management, which encompass patch management, remote access, software distribution, and desktop management. Additionally, the company provides monitoring solutions that include proactive monitoring, event management, security monitoring, and reporting services such as executive reports and performance scorecards. Its client base spans multiple sectors, including banking, education, legal, and healthcare, along with managed service providers and software vendors. SilverBack Technologies is focused on enhancing the efficiency and security of information technology environments through its comprehensive service delivery platform.

SnowShore Networks

Series B in 2003
SnowShore Networks specializes in the development of scalable, IP-optimized networking components designed for carrier-class environments. The company focuses on enhancing Internet Protocol communications infrastructure, providing technology solutions such as media servers and media firewalls. These offerings are aimed at leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and various Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers, facilitating the integration of real-time media services with IP networks.

Camiant

Series A in 2003
Camiant, Inc. specializes in policy control and application assurance technology, catering primarily to broadband operators across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company's key offerings include the Multimedia Policy Engine, which delivers real-time intelligence and control for broadband networks, and the Bandwidth on Demand Application Manager, designed to facilitate the integration of new applications into access networks. Additionally, Camiant provides a SIP Application Manager that assists network providers in managing SIP resources, and the QInsight management reporting application, which aggregates usage data to offer insights on network performance and subscriber distribution. The Universal Edge Resource Manager allows for efficient sharing of edge resources among services such as video on demand, while the Fair Use Management solution aids cable operators in monitoring and managing broadband utilization. Camiant was previously known as Chameleon Solutions, Inc.

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 manage, control, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the company specializes in automating critical network change and configuration management functions. Its innovative solutions enable organizations, particularly in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, to deliver next-generation services, ensure compliance, and perform data reconciliation. Intelliden's patented technology offers real-time insights into the network's state, facilitating accurate management in increasingly dynamic environments. The company also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services, catering to a diverse range of network-driven businesses.

Starent Networks

Series C in 2003
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that facilitates mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software products designed to enhance mobile wireless communications. Its solutions support high-speed data transmission, improved voice quality, and multimedia services through an integrated and high-performance network architecture. By delivering significant performance capabilities and system intelligence, Starent Networks meets the demands of the world's leading mobile networks, ensuring that operators can effectively serve their customer base with reliable and efficient broadband services.

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.

SilverBack Technologies

Series D in 2002
SilverBack Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Billerica, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The company specializes in providing products and services for the management of applications, systems, and networks. Its flagship offering, the DataCenter enterprise product, is a distributed and multi-tenant platform designed for remote management across various IT infrastructures. SilverBack Technologies delivers solutions for remote monitoring and management, which encompass patch management, remote access, software distribution, and desktop management. Additionally, the company provides monitoring solutions that include proactive monitoring, event management, security monitoring, and reporting services such as executive reports and performance scorecards. Its client base spans multiple sectors, including banking, education, legal, and healthcare, along with managed service providers and software vendors. SilverBack Technologies is focused on enhancing the efficiency and security of information technology environments through its comprehensive service delivery platform.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series A in 2002
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

Airvana

Venture Round in 2002
Airvana, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, specializes in small cell solutions for communication applications. The company offers 4G LTE and 3G small cells, enterprise LTE small cells like OneCell, consumer and small office 3G small cells, and management systems supporting massive small cell deployments. Airvana's products enable wireless networks to deliver broadband-quality multimedia services to mobile devices, including internet access, email, music downloads, video, IP-TV, gaming, push-to-talk, and voice-over-IP. Since October 1, 2015, Airvana has operated as a subsidiary of CommScope Holding Company, Inc., focusing on providing superior data performance and expanded capacity for wireless services.

Equipe Communications

Series C in 2002
Equipe Communications designs, develops, and markets asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) products to telecom carriers and service providers. The company's products assist local exchange carriers (ILECs) and interexchange carriers (IXCs) in transition from ATM architecture to IP/MPLS. The company also offers network management design, engineering, furnishing and installation, lifecycle tools, and rapid deployment services. Equipe Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

Intelliden

Venture Round in 2002
Intelliden is a provider of intelligent networking software solutions designed to help organizations manage, control, and scale their networks effectively. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Colorado, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the company specializes in automating critical network change and configuration management functions. Its innovative solutions enable organizations, particularly in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, to deliver next-generation services, ensure compliance, and perform data reconciliation. Intelliden's patented technology offers real-time insights into the network's state, facilitating accurate management in increasingly dynamic environments. The company also provides system support, technical training, and technology consulting services, catering to a diverse range of network-driven businesses.

Sandburst

Series B in 2001
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

Starent Networks

Series B in 2001
Starent Networks specializes in multimedia core technology that facilitates mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software products designed to enhance mobile wireless communications. Its solutions support high-speed data transmission, improved voice quality, and multimedia services through an integrated and high-performance network architecture. By delivering significant performance capabilities and system intelligence, Starent Networks meets the demands of the world's leading mobile networks, ensuring that operators can effectively serve their customer base with reliable and efficient broadband services.

SnowShore Networks

Series B in 2001
SnowShore Networks specializes in the development of scalable, IP-optimized networking components designed for carrier-class environments. The company focuses on enhancing Internet Protocol communications infrastructure, providing technology solutions such as media servers and media firewalls. These offerings are aimed at leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and various Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers, facilitating the integration of real-time media services with IP networks.

Shoretel

Venture Round in 2001
ShoreTel, based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and selling Internet Protocol (IP) communication systems for enterprises both domestically and internationally. The company provides a range of solutions, including IP phones, voice switches, and service appliances, all built on a distributed software architecture that allows multi-site businesses to operate under a unified telecommunications system. Key offerings include the ShoreTel Communicator, which integrates IP telephony with instant messaging and video collaboration, as well as a contact center solution that efficiently routes incoming contacts. Additionally, ShoreTel supports businesses with custom application development, system design, installation, and training services. Founded in 1996, ShoreTel serves a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large companies, as well as public institutions across various sectors such as education, healthcare, and technology.

TollBridge Technologies

Series D in 2001
TollBridge Technologies is a leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers, boasting over 40,000 lines in active commercial service. The company specializes in developing IP-based voice systems that deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, enabling the seamless transmission of voice from IP networks through Class 5 switches. This technology supports both small business and consumer markets, compatible with various broadband access technologies, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks. Through its innovative solutions, TollBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of voice communications in the digital age.

Winphoria Networks

Series B in 2001
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

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 facilitates mobile operators in providing mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company offers a range of infrastructure hardware and software products designed to enhance mobile wireless communications. Its solutions support high-speed data transmission, improved voice quality, and multimedia services through an integrated and high-performance network architecture. By delivering significant performance capabilities and system intelligence, Starent Networks meets the demands of the world's leading mobile networks, ensuring that operators can effectively serve their customer base with reliable and efficient broadband services.

Sandburst

Series A in 2000
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

SilverBack Technologies

Series B in 2000
SilverBack Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Billerica, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The company specializes in providing products and services for the management of applications, systems, and networks. Its flagship offering, the DataCenter enterprise product, is a distributed and multi-tenant platform designed for remote management across various IT infrastructures. SilverBack Technologies delivers solutions for remote monitoring and management, which encompass patch management, remote access, software distribution, and desktop management. Additionally, the company provides monitoring solutions that include proactive monitoring, event management, security monitoring, and reporting services such as executive reports and performance scorecards. Its client base spans multiple sectors, including banking, education, legal, and healthcare, along with managed service providers and software vendors. SilverBack Technologies is focused on enhancing the efficiency and security of information technology environments through its comprehensive service delivery platform.

Sandburst

Seed Round in 2000
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

Equipe Communications

Series B in 2000
Equipe Communications designs, develops, and markets asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) products to telecom carriers and service providers. The company's products assist local exchange carriers (ILECs) and interexchange carriers (IXCs) in transition from ATM architecture to IP/MPLS. The company also offers network management design, engineering, furnishing and installation, lifecycle tools, and rapid deployment services. Equipe Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

Winphoria Networks

Series A in 2000
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

TollBridge Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
TollBridge Technologies is a leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers, boasting over 40,000 lines in active commercial service. The company specializes in developing IP-based voice systems that deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, enabling the seamless transmission of voice from IP networks through Class 5 switches. This technology supports both small business and consumer markets, compatible with various broadband access technologies, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks. Through its innovative solutions, TollBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of voice communications in the digital age.

Xpert Technologies

Series A in 2000
Xpert Technologies Inc. is an information technology services provider based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, specializing in a range of IT support and business communication services. Founded in 1998, the company caters to small and large businesses, offering solutions that include assessment, planning, implementation, and ongoing support. Its service portfolio encompasses managed IT, infrastructure, voice-over IP services, data center operations, and cybersecurity. Xpert Technologies operates data centers in Southfield, Grand Rapids, and Sterling Heights, ensuring reliable service delivery to its diverse clientele. As of November 2020, the company functions as a subsidiary of Wolf Consulting, Inc.

Shoreline Teleworks

Venture Round in 2000
Shoreline Communications, based in Sunnyvale, California, was founded in 1996 and has been making Voice-Over-IP a reality for enterprise customers for nearly two years. Shoreline's award-winning IP Voice Communications System is based on a unique distributed architecture that links multiple customer locations into a single, integrated IP voice network. The system also provides both a rich set of integrated voice services as well as standards-based interfaces to 3rd party voice applications that enhance personal and organizational productivity. Powered by ShoreWare ™ server and call manager software, ShoreGear™ voice switches and ShoreCare™ support services, the Shoreline Communication System is the platform of choice for the enterprise and service providers.

Equipe Communications

Series A in 1999
Equipe Communications designs, develops, and markets asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) products to telecom carriers and service providers. The company's products assist local exchange carriers (ILECs) and interexchange carriers (IXCs) in transition from ATM architecture to IP/MPLS. The company also offers network management design, engineering, furnishing and installation, lifecycle tools, and rapid deployment services. Equipe Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

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.

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 the development of content switches designed to enhance the delivery of web content. The company's products offer advanced capabilities that enable internet service providers and web hosting firms to improve the speed and reliability of web experiences for users. By utilizing intelligent traffic management, ArrowPoint's services can direct data flow based on various factors, such as the type of content requested and the frequency of those requests. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their network performance and meet the growing demands of internet users.

ArrowPoint Communications

Series A in 1997
ArrowPoint Communications specializes in the development of content switches designed to enhance the delivery of web content. The company's products offer advanced capabilities that enable internet service providers and web hosting firms to improve the speed and reliability of web experiences for users. By utilizing intelligent traffic management, ArrowPoint's services can direct data flow based on various factors, such as the type of content requested and the frequency of those requests. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their network performance and meet the growing demands of internet users.

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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