FloQast, Inc. is a financial close management software company that specializes in streamlining the month-end close process for accounting teams. Based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Dublin, Ohio, FloQast provides tools that enhance collaboration, visibility, and efficiency during financial reporting. Its flagship product, FloQast, centralizes month-end close tasks, ensuring improved accountability and accuracy. The software integrates with popular accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAP, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual errors. Additional offerings include FloQast AutoRec, which uses AI to automate reconciliations, and FloQast Flux, which analyzes variances in financial accounts. The platform caters to various roles, including controllers and CFOs, and supports compliance needs such as SOX and audit readiness. FloQast was founded in 2013 and has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings.
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Aledade, Inc. is a health technology company that supports primary care physicians in establishing and managing accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, Aledade partners with independent primary care providers to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory expertise, and payer relationships. The company also provides 360° practice support, workflow optimization, and assistance with ACO governance and contracting. By leveraging its technology platform, Aledade enables physicians to access integrated data and insights that help improve patient care, reduce costs, and maintain the autonomy of independent practices. Its tailored solutions cater to a diverse range of healthcare providers, including small practices, large practices, community health centers, and multispecialty groups.
Flock Safety
Series E in 2022
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Self Financial
Series E in 2021
Self Financial, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, operates a mobile application designed to assist individuals in building credit and saving money. Founded in 2014, the company provides a Credit Builder Account, which allows users to take out small, certificate of deposit secured installment loans financed by banking partners. This service helps users establish a payment history without relying on traditional credit scores, making it especially beneficial for those new to credit or lacking access to conventional financial products. Additionally, Self offers a Visa Credit Card that enables existing customers to build their security deposit gradually. The company's mission is to enhance economic inclusion and financial resilience by making credit-building tools accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Self Lender, Self Financial emphasizes a straightforward approach to credit building, aiming to empower users to achieve their financial goals.
Self Financial
Series E in 2021
Self Financial, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, operates a mobile application designed to assist individuals in building credit and saving money. Founded in 2014, the company provides a Credit Builder Account, which allows users to take out small, certificate of deposit secured installment loans financed by banking partners. This service helps users establish a payment history without relying on traditional credit scores, making it especially beneficial for those new to credit or lacking access to conventional financial products. Additionally, Self offers a Visa Credit Card that enables existing customers to build their security deposit gradually. The company's mission is to enhance economic inclusion and financial resilience by making credit-building tools accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Self Lender, Self Financial emphasizes a straightforward approach to credit building, aiming to empower users to achieve their financial goals.
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.
ForgeRock
Series E in 2020
ForgeRock, Inc. is a multinational software company specializing in digital identity management solutions. Established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of products focused on identity management, access management, identity governance, and autonomous identity. Its ForgeRock Identity Platform serves as a digital identity system of record for organizations, enabling them to securely manage interactions with customers, employees, devices, and the Internet of Things while adhering to privacy regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. ForgeRock caters to various industries, including financial services, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and government, and has established a substantial customer base that includes notable brands and multiple governments. The company operates in several locations worldwide, including offices in Austin, Texas; Oslo, Norway; Munich, Germany; and several cities across the United Kingdom, Asia, and beyond. Its revenue model is predominantly subscription-based, which includes recurring revenue from term licenses, SaaS offerings, and maintenance and support services.
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.
DataRobot
Series E in 2019
DataRobot, Inc. develops an automated machine learning platform that empowers enterprises to create predictive models efficiently. Its offerings include DataRobot Cloud, a predictive analytics solution available both in the cloud and on-premises, and DataRobot MLOps, which facilitates the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models across organizations. The company also provides DataRobot Enterprise, featuring flexible deployment options, governance, and training services, along with packages designed to accelerate artificial intelligence projects. DataRobot serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and marketing, catering to business analysts, data scientists, and IT professionals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, DataRobot has expanded its operations globally, with offices in major cities such as London, Paris, and Tokyo, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform that specializes in providing authentication and authorization solutions for developers and security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive suite of APIs and tools that streamline the process of user authentication across various applications and platforms. The platform supports single sign-on capabilities, allowing users to authenticate via multiple identity providers while enabling developers to customize the authentication pipeline. Auth0's services also include multi-factor authentication and passwordless login options, enhancing security and user experience. Additionally, the company offers Auth0 Signals, a set of threat intelligence tools designed to protect against identity attacks by leveraging information from the dark web. With a global presence that includes offices in London, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Sydney, and Tokyo, Auth0 serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises.
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.
Ionic Security
Series E in 2019
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.
Braze, Inc. is a customer engagement platform that specializes in enhancing interactions between consumers and brands across various industries, including retail, media, financial services, and hospitality. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Braze provides a suite of mobile marketing automation and customer relationship management solutions. The platform integrates tools for engagement orchestration, campaign optimization, and cross-channel personalization, utilizing an AI engine called Sage AI to enhance functionality. Braze enables brands to create meaningful, context-driven conversations through various channels, ensuring relevant and timely interactions. The company has additional offices in Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Singapore, reflecting its global presence and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Formerly known as Appboy, Braze rebranded in November 2017 to better align with its mission of fostering human connections between consumers and the brands they love.
Tegile Systems
Series E in 2017
Tegile Systems, Inc. specializes in providing flash-driven storage solutions, including hybrid and all-flash storage arrays, designed for enterprise applications such as databases, virtualized servers, and virtual desktop environments. The company’s patented IntelliFlash architecture delivers high input/output performance and low latency, enabling significant improvements in business application efficiency and storage capacity reduction. Tegile Systems also offers a storage operating system that allows users to adjust the amount of flash in their systems to optimize both performance and cost. Additionally, the company provides a customer care program that utilizes cloud-based analytics to enhance user support. Founded in 2010 and based in Newark, California, Tegile Systems serves various sectors, including government and education, and operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.
Roblox is a platform for online gaming and entertainment that provides a communal digital experience that unites individuals via play. It enables anyone to imagine, create, and have fun with friends as they explore interactive 3D experiences produced by developers using their desktop design tool, Roblox Studio.
Panzura, Inc. specializes in enterprise storage infrastructure tailored for the cloud era. The company's offerings include a Global Cloud Storage System, which features the Panzura Controller, an on-premise appliance that interfaces with the Panzura Global File System. This system, designed for seamless cloud integration, provides network-attached storage capabilities while ensuring scalability across locations and user bases. Panzura's solutions encompass a range of applications, including file sharing, project collaboration, and cloud-based archiving, serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, entertainment, healthcare, and architecture. Additionally, the company provides data protection services and customer support, empowering organizations to manage their data efficiently and securely. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Panzura aims to enhance the agility and productivity of digital-first organizations by consolidating data and making it readily accessible across various cloud environments.
Sonendo developing innovative technologies to transform dentistry by Saving Teeth Through Sound Science®. The GentleWave® System shows significant improvements in clinical efficacy and practice efficiency when compared to standard root canal treatment.1,2, 3 Sonendo is the parent company of TDO® Software, the developer of the most widely used endodontic practice management software in the world, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO software seamlessly integrates practice management, imaging, social media, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave System.
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.
ServiceMax
Series E in 2014
ServiceMax, Inc. specializes in cloud-based field service software solutions designed to enhance the management of service operations across various industries, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and telecommunications. The company's platform includes features such as work order management, scheduling, inventory management, contract management, and analytics, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and customer service. ServiceMax is recognized as a leader in Service Execution Management, a sector that encompasses both Field Service Management and Asset Service Management. The solutions provided by ServiceMax help organizations streamline their service processes, increase productivity, and enhance customer experiences. Additionally, the company offers professional services and support to ensure optimal implementation and operation of its software. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, ServiceMax maintains a global presence with offices in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East.
Cloudera, Inc. is a provider of data analytics and management solutions, operating primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products through its Subscription and Services segments. Its flagship Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub enables organizations to perform various analytics on a governed and secure data set across public and private clouds or data centers. Cloudera also provides a hybrid cloud solution known as Cloudera Data Warehouse for self-service analytics, along with tools like Cloudera Data Science and Engineering for big data processing and Cloudera Operational DB for real-time analytics. Additional offerings include the Hortonworks Data Platform, Cloudera DataFlow for data collection and analysis, and Cloudera SDX for security and governance. Cloudera supports its clients—corporate enterprises and public sector organizations—through software subscriptions and professional services that include consultation, training, and machine learning expertise. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudera aims to transform complex data into actionable insights while ensuring efficiency and security.
Veracode is an independent provider of cloud-based application security and intelligence services, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. The company offers a platform designed to identify and remediate security-related vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. By integrating security seamlessly into the development process, Veracode enables security teams, software developers, and enterprises to test and monitor the security of both internally developed and third-party applications. This comprehensive solution enhances the security of web, mobile, and outsourced software applications, ensuring that organizations can effectively address potential defects from the inception of their software projects.
Yammer is an enterprise social networking platform that facilitates communication, collaboration, and information sharing among employees. Established in 2008 and now part of Microsoft, Yammer empowers users to work together in real time across various departments and locations. The platform allows employees to create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange ideas through short, frequent updates. Accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices, it supports a flexible work environment that can adapt to users' needs. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, enhancing its functionality across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including employees from a significant majority of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer plays a crucial role in improving productivity and engagement within organizations.
Rally Software
Series E in 2011
Rally Software was a provider of on-demand life-cycle management solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, education, and engineering. The company offered a variety of tools for program, project, requirements, test, defect, and product management, as well as support and community management. These solutions enabled organizations to streamline their development processes, enhance product quality, and foster collaboration among teams and departments. Rally Software was acquired by CA Technologies in July 2015.
Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough products and procedures designed to transform the treatment of glaucoma, one of the world’s leading causes of blindness. They have pioneered Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, in order to revolutionize the traditional glaucoma treatment and management paradigm. They launched the iStent®, their first MIGS device, in the United States in 2012. They are leveraging their platform technology to build a comprehensive and proprietary portfolio of injectable micro-scale therapies designed to address the complete range of glaucoma disease states and progression. They believe the iStent® is the smallest medical device ever approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, measuring 1.0 mm long and 0.33 mm wide. In June 2015, they completed an initial public offering and their shares are now traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in San Clemente, California.
Cornerstone OnDemand
Series E in 2009
Cornerstone OnDemand is a prominent global provider of comprehensive cloud-based learning and talent management solutions, delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The company focuses on empowering organizations to optimize their human capital and enhance employee productivity. Serving over 19.1 million users across 191 countries and in 42 languages, Cornerstone offers an integrated suite of software applications, including onboarding, recruiting, performance management, learning, and succession planning. Its solutions are designed to support employee development throughout their careers, improve business execution, and foster leadership. Cornerstone caters to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, public sector organizations, and educational institutions, with over 2,100 clients such as BJC HealthCare, Pearson, and Virgin Media Limited. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and has a global presence with offices in key cities around the world.
Vantage Oncology
Series E in 2008
Vantage Oncology, Inc., offers a comprehensive development, implementation and management solution for radiation oncology. The company was created in response to the growing need among cancer patients, hospitals and physicians for accessible and advanced radiation treatment therapies. Vantage encourages joint venture ownership opportunities that empower physicians to maintain control of their practice while leveraging the strength of the company's network. Vantage also provides joint venture ownership opportunities for hospitals interested in maximizing the significant benefits created by a strong radiation oncology department.
ForeScout Technologies
Series E in 2008
ForeScout Technologies provides a network access control and policy compliance management platform that enhances security through visibility. The company specializes in delivering agentless visibility and control over traditional and Internet of Things (IoT) devices as they connect to networks. By integrating with various security tools, ForeScout enables Global 2000 enterprises and government agencies to accelerate incident response, automate workflows, and optimize their existing security investments. Its technology allows organizations in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and utilities to identify, segment, and enforce compliance for every connected device, effectively classifying risk, detecting anomalies, and remediating cyber threats without disrupting critical business operations.
Reliant Technologies
Series E in 2007
The Reliant team has created a breakthrough in laser delivery by focusing on Fraxelâ„¢ Laser Treatment. In the hands of clinicians worldwide, Reliant's proprietary technology platform is poised to change the treatment paradigm to a new standard of care. In 2001, a group of prominent laser scientists, leading clinicians, and business executives came together with a shared vision. They would create a new science and breakthrough products to fulfill the promise of laser medicine. No more big dumb "boxes." No more hype. They vowed to bring a new intelligence to solve the problems of aging and sun damaged skin.
Proofpoint
Series E in 2006
Proofpoint Inc. is a prominent cybersecurity and compliance company that specializes in cloud-based solutions designed to safeguard modern work environments. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Proofpoint offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security, encryption, archiving, data loss prevention, and incident response. Its solutions are tailored for mid and large-sized organizations, enabling them to protect users from advanced threats across various channels such as email, social media, and mobile applications. With a client base that includes over 3,000 enterprise-level accounts, including global corporations, universities, and government agencies, Proofpoint aims to enhance organizational security and ensure regulatory compliance while facilitating secure communication and data governance.
AudienceScience
Series E in 2005
AudienceScience has transformed how global advertisers measurably connect their consumers, data, and media with an easy to use and fully transparent Enterprise Advertising Management system. It specializes in the fields of digital media, advertising platforms, and SaaS. It was founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Vonage Holdings
Series E in 2005
Vonage Holdings Corp. is a provider of cloud communications services for both businesses and consumers. The company operates through two main segments: Business and Consumer. The Business segment delivers cloud-based applications that include integrated voice, text, video, data, and collaboration tools, as well as API solutions that allow businesses to enhance communication by embedding these services into their applications and processes. The Consumer segment offers home telephone services with various features such as voicemail, call forwarding, and virtual phone numbers, along with consumer plans like Vonage World and Vonage North America. Additionally, Vonage provides devices that enable simultaneous internet and phone use, along with high-speed broadband services. The company markets its products through sales agents, websites, and toll-free numbers across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Vonage is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey and serves industries such as healthcare, education, retail, and finance.
Softricity
Series E in 2005
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.
Force10 Networks
Series E in 2005
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions tailored for data center and network deployments. The company operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10 GbE switches and routers designed for data center, enterprise, and service provider networks. The Transport segment offers products such as Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation, and Adit for converged business access. Force10's products emphasize scalability, reliability, and application awareness, facilitating efficient content delivery to both enterprise and consumer users. The company primarily markets its offerings through a direct sales force in the United States and via international channel partners, including resellers and distributors. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
Agility Communications
Series E in 2005
Agility Communications, Inc. provides laser solutions for the optical network. The company focuses on offering tunable transponder and tunable laser solutions for carriers and system providers. It offers tunable transmitter and transponder products. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Barbara, California. As of November 30, 2005, Agility Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corp.
BlueArc is a prominent provider of high-performance unified network storage systems catering to enterprise and data-intensive markets, including electronic discovery, entertainment, federal government, higher education, Internet services, oil and gas, and life sciences. The company specializes in storage hardware that supports both network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) services on a converged platform. Its offerings include SiliconFS, a file system engine designed for efficient data movement, and a suite of software tools that enhance the performance of its storage solutions. Additionally, BlueArc provides JetClone, a system software for virtual environments utilizing a VMDK file structure, along with tiered storage solutions that facilitate the consolidation and deployment of various storage types within its network-attached storage systems. BlueArc was acquired by HDS in September 2011.
NuCore Technologies
Series E in 2004
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
BigBand Networks
Series E in 2004
BigBand Networks, Inc. develops, markets, and sells network-based platforms in the United States and internationally.
Fortinet is a cybersecurity company based in California that specializes in network security appliances and a comprehensive range of security solutions, including cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, managed service providers, and telecommunications carriers, and is known for its ability to deliver high levels of security while minimizing total ownership costs. With over 700,000 customers globally, Fortinet primarily generates revenue through its subscription and support services, providing a flexible and scalable path for expansion in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Tensilica
Series E in 2003
Tensilica, Inc. specializes in customizable dataplane processor IP cores, particularly Dataplane Processor Units (DPUs) that integrate the capabilities of both CPUs and DSPs. By leveraging Tensilica's automated design tools, these DPUs can be tailored to achieve significant performance enhancements, often delivering 10 to 100 times the efficiency needed for specific signal processing tasks. Tensilica's technology is utilized in system-on-chip (SoC) designs across various industries, including mobile phones, consumer electronics, and networking equipment. The company provides a range of products, such as configurable microprocessor cores and development tools, enabling designers to create low-power, application-specific hardware and software. Its solutions are particularly relevant for embedded applications, including set-top boxes, wireless communications, and multimedia processing.
Calix, Inc. provides cloud and software platforms, systems, and services that support communication service providers (CSPs) in delivering unified access networks globally, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. The company's offerings enable CSPs to deliver a range of services, from basic voice and data to advanced broadband solutions. Key products include Calix Cloud, which provides analytics and intelligence through network and subscriber data, and Experience eXtensible Operating System, a software platform designed for various subscriber types. Calix also offers marketing and support solutions tailored for CSP teams. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Calix aims to help service providers innovate, simplify operations, and enhance subscriber experiences, ultimately driving growth in acquisition and loyalty.
2Wire, based in San Jose, California, specializes in broadband service products aimed at companies that serve consumers. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that facilitate the delivery of broadband services and content in homes and small offices. Leveraging its expertise in both software and hardware, 2Wire's products empower users to maximize the advantages of broadband connectivity. Additionally, the company provides telecom carriers with a range of platforms and products that support the integrated delivery of voice, data, and media services. Its offerings include residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, and remote management systems, along with intelligent gateways such as modems, routers, wireless access points, and firewalls. By catering to both end-users and service providers, 2Wire enables a versatile and efficient broadband experience.
Homestead Technologies
Series E in 2002
Homestead Technologies provides website and e-commerce site creation, marketing, and hosting services for small businesses. The company offers search engine optimization services, including professional key phrase selection, web page optimization, strategic link-building, and online tracking and reporting; site design services for search engines and ongoing search engine optimization; and website building, website hosting, domain and email, customer support, online store, and marketing tool services. Homestead Technologies was founded in 1996 and is based in Menlo Park, California. It operates as a subsidiary of Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. Because of the breadth and depth of Homestead Technologies's expertise, their competitors are many. But, in regards to website creation, competitors could include [SnapPages](http://www.snappages.com), Wix, Weebly, or Squarespace.
Kanisa is a provider of knowledge-driven customer service applications designed to enhance the effectiveness of customer support organizations. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, Kanisa enables support analysts to respond more efficiently to increasing customer demands while optimizing budget constraints. The applications facilitate the sharing of expert knowledge, empowering both support agents and customers with the information they need to resolve issues and improve satisfaction. Kanisa aims to address the challenges faced by service organizations in delivering high levels of customer happiness, focusing on quicker and more accurate responses to inquiries and the prevention of potential problems. Through its solutions, Kanisa seeks to enhance the overall customer experience without incurring excessive costs.
Lightwave Microsystems Corporation
Series E in 2000
Lightwave Microsystems engages in the design, customization, and manufacture of a range of passive and active waveguide components and integrated devices.