M/C Partners

M/C Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm established in 1986 that focuses on early-stage investments in the communications, technology, and media sectors across the United States and Canada. The firm is known for its proactive investment approach, identifying promising segments and working closely with management teams to enhance strategic initiatives. M/C Partners typically acts as the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies, often leading funding rounds. The firm actively participates in the growth of these companies, providing insights on strategy, senior team recruitment, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. Investment amounts generally range from $5 million to $50 million in equity, with a strong emphasis on sectors such as information technology, B2B, SaaS, mobile, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and big data.

Kyle J. Archer

Senior Associate

Cuba B. Berner

Associate

Ryan D. Carr

Vice President

Peter Claudy

General Partner

Zack L. Halpryn

Associate

Edward Keefe

CFO and CCO

Travis Keller

Managing Partner

Min Kim

Associate

Abhishek Rampuria

Partner

Matthew Saretsky

Associate

Julia R. Senior

Partner

Daniel Sherman

Senior Associate

Arvind G. Viswanathan

Vice President

James F. Wade

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

John W. Watkins

Managing General Partner

Past deals in Networking

Everywhere Wireless

Private Equity Round in 2021
Everywhere Wireless, a disruptive ISP, is changing the way Internet is being delivered to residential and business customers.

AerioConnect

Acquisition in 2020
AerioConnect is a leading VoIP service company located in Los Angeles.

QOS Networks

Private Equity Round in 2020
QOS Networks LLC, founded in 2004 and based in Irvine, California, specializes in developing software solutions for software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), security, edge analytics, and network automation. The company offers a range of services, including managed services, professional services, automated deployment, and field services. QOS Networks provides an Intelligent Network Platform that simplifies operations for enterprise networks, enabling IT teams to effectively manage and scale their network ecosystems. Their solutions encompass secure network edge technologies, cloud-based applications like inHealth, and integration capabilities across various platforms, including IT service management, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, and 5G readiness. Through these offerings, QOS Networks aims to redefine the network edge and support enterprises in navigating the complexities of modern network technology.

Carbon60 Networks

Private Equity Round in 2019
Carbon60 Networks Inc. specializes in cloud computing and managed hosting services tailored for public and private sector organizations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and based in Richmond Hill, the company offers a wide range of services, including managed hosting solutions, cloud computing services, and global performance monitoring. Its offerings encompass solutions engineering, deployment and migration services, service desk support, and various administrative services for operating systems and applications. Additionally, Carbon60 provides advanced network and datacenter services, ensuring robust internet connectivity, power management, and physical security. The company's multi-origin cloud hosting platform is designed to support business-critical IT applications, making it a reliable partner for organizations across diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Carbon60 Networks is recognized for its commitment to delivering high reliability, performance, and security, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking comprehensive cloud management solutions.

Carbon60 Networks

Acquisition in 2019
Carbon60 Networks Inc. specializes in cloud computing and managed hosting services tailored for public and private sector organizations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and based in Richmond Hill, the company offers a wide range of services, including managed hosting solutions, cloud computing services, and global performance monitoring. Its offerings encompass solutions engineering, deployment and migration services, service desk support, and various administrative services for operating systems and applications. Additionally, Carbon60 provides advanced network and datacenter services, ensuring robust internet connectivity, power management, and physical security. The company's multi-origin cloud hosting platform is designed to support business-critical IT applications, making it a reliable partner for organizations across diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Carbon60 Networks is recognized for its commitment to delivering high reliability, performance, and security, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking comprehensive cloud management solutions.

Neutral Connect Networks

Venture Round in 2017
NCN is a new breed of tower company, offering neutral hosting of networks in addition to traditional attachment. As carriers seek to shorten the time to market of coverage and capacity, NCN offers network Quality of Service at a lower bit/cost than traditional deployment models.

Thrive

Acquisition in 2016
Thrive Networks is an outsourced IT provider that specializes in managed services and corporate information technology solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including email management, onsite and remote support, dedicated hosting, cloud file sharing, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and global network management. By focusing on application enablement and optimization, Thrive aims to enhance business outcomes for its clients. Their commitment to delivering effective IT solutions has established them as one of the fastest-growing providers in the industry, with a notable client roster that includes the Boston Celtics, Zildjian, and Remax of New England.

Airband Communications

Venture Round in 2010
Airband Communications is a leading fixed-wireless broadband provider in the United States, specializing in high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a robust, wholly-owned network designed to bypass traditional local phone and cable services, enabling faster installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband serves over 3,500 businesses across 14 markets, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences through responsive local support and exemplary service. The company's focus on managed solutions and its scalable last-mile network position it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective communication services.

Airband Communications

Series D in 2009
Airband Communications is a leading fixed-wireless broadband provider in the United States, specializing in high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a robust, wholly-owned network designed to bypass traditional local phone and cable services, enabling faster installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband serves over 3,500 businesses across 14 markets, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences through responsive local support and exemplary service. The company's focus on managed solutions and its scalable last-mile network position it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective communication services.

Airband Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Airband Communications is a leading fixed-wireless broadband provider in the United States, specializing in high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a robust, wholly-owned network designed to bypass traditional local phone and cable services, enabling faster installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband serves over 3,500 businesses across 14 markets, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences through responsive local support and exemplary service. The company's focus on managed solutions and its scalable last-mile network position it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective communication services.

Airband Communications

Series C in 2007
Airband Communications is a leading fixed-wireless broadband provider in the United States, specializing in high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a robust, wholly-owned network designed to bypass traditional local phone and cable services, enabling faster installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband serves over 3,500 businesses across 14 markets, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences through responsive local support and exemplary service. The company's focus on managed solutions and its scalable last-mile network position it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective communication services.

CoreLink Data Centers

Venture Round in 2007
Provider of colocation and data security services. The company provides data center hosting, data backup, data security, support and monitoring services and data disaster recovery services to small and medium-sized businesses in medical and healthcare IT markets.

Fusepoint Managed Services

Venture Round in 2004
Fusepoint Managed Services specializes in delivering managed IT solutions tailored for companies that rely on mission-critical applications requiring high security and availability. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including managed infrastructure, hosting, application development, enhancement, and disaster recovery. Additionally, Fusepoint provides professional consulting services in areas such as architecture, e-business, security, and facility migration. With a focus on high availability data centers and exceptional customer support, Fusepoint guides clients through essential phases of their IT projects, from system planning to implementation and ongoing infrastructure management. Their customizable SharePoint application development tools further enhance support for Microsoft's Web-based portal solutions, making them a reliable partner for organizations seeking to optimize their IT capabilities.

NewSouth Communications

Private Equity Round in 2003
NewSouth Communications is a South Carolina-based broadband internet content provider. The company offers a variety of communications services to business customers. It was founded in 1997 and is headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.

Florida Digital Network

Venture Round in 2002
Florida Digital Network provides a range of integrated communication services. It offers local phone lines, long distance services, digital voice services, integrated voice and data services, digital subscriber line and dedicated Internet access, private networks, web hosting, co-location, and email services. The company serves market segments, including small- and medium- sized businesses, enterprises, and residential consumers. Florida Digital Network was founded in 1998 and is based in Maitland, Florida.

City Signal Communications

Series C in 2002
City Signal Communications is a provider of flexible metro dark fiber solutions to the communications industry. The company offers solutions and services to carrier hotels, central offices, data centers, and voice and data aggregation centers.
Fusepoint Managed Services specializes in delivering managed IT solutions tailored for companies that rely on mission-critical applications requiring high security and availability. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including managed infrastructure, hosting, application development, enhancement, and disaster recovery. Additionally, Fusepoint provides professional consulting services in areas such as architecture, e-business, security, and facility migration. With a focus on high availability data centers and exceptional customer support, Fusepoint guides clients through essential phases of their IT projects, from system planning to implementation and ongoing infrastructure management. Their customizable SharePoint application development tools further enhance support for Microsoft's Web-based portal solutions, making them a reliable partner for organizations seeking to optimize their IT capabilities.

DefendNet Solutions

Series A in 2000
DefendNet was founded as Virtual Media Technologies in 1996 by Vincent Giordano, former senior marketing manager at American Power Conversion. Originally offering Web hosting and integrated security consulting and services directly to businesses, the company decided to focus its efforts on providing its managed Internet security service, DefendNet, through Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other carriers, and to rename itself to reflect this change. Today, the company has grown to 22 employees, and has a rapidly growing list of customers. In April 2000, DefendNet secured $8 million in seed funding from M/C Venture Partners.

HarvardNet

Venture Round in 1999
HarvardNet offers a full range of Web hosting services. From packages that make it easy to immediately establish an Internet presence to complex e-commerce applications, HarvardNet has a hosting service that will easily meet your needs. All HarvardNet hosting services are operated from HarvardNet's state of the art Web Operations Center, offering the ultimate in connectivity, reliability, security, and scalability.
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