New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Communications Infrastructure

Clockwork Systems

Series A in 2022
Clockwork Systems is a technology enables next generation time-sensitive applications in on-prem data centers, public clouds, and hybrid environments.

Cohere Technologies

Series D in 2022
Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Cohere includes an all-star team of telecom and wireless industry veterans and is backed by leading investors: NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Telstra and Altice

Airspan Networks

Post in 2021
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless products and solutions, delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across licensed and unlicensed frequency bands ranging from 700MHz to 6GHz. The company's offerings include a variety of advanced small cell technologies such as AirVelocity, AirSynergy, and AirHarmony, as well as solutions like Air4G, AirSymphony, and AirSON, which cater to the needs of operators and various vertical markets, including smart utilities, public safety, and transportation. Airspan's products have been deployed in over 100 countries by numerous operators, enhancing connectivity and service delivery. Additionally, the company provides transport solutions, network management systems, and support services to facilitate the effective deployment and operation of its systems. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Airspan Networks leverages a unique combination of in-house expertise in LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies to innovate and address the demands of the telecommunications landscape.

Movius

Series D in 2019
Movius Interactive Corporation specializes in cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions, primarily offering a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that extends telecommunication services to mobile devices. This platform includes pre-packaged applications and application programming interfaces, catering to the development needs of businesses. Movius addresses corporate compliance requirements while enhancing productivity, allowing users to manage and analyze their mobile communications effectively through dedicated work phone lines on any device. The company provides support and training services to telecommunication providers, businesses, and end-users both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1999 and originally known as IP Unity Glenayre, Movius Interactive is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with additional locations in Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, Dubai, Madrid, and Johannesburg.

Mode

Series B in 2018
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking services. It operates the Mode Core, a high-performance software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that utilizes a real-time network control breakthrough. This network enhances enterprise wide area networks (WANs) by delivering reliable connectivity and enabling cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency applications. Mode's solutions cater to remote offices, mobile users, and data centers, allowing for improved network performance and efficiency. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists, Mode has been recognized for its innovative routing system, Mode HALO, which optimizes network traffic. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and the National Science Foundation.

Cista

Venture Round in 2018
Cista Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the design, development, packaging, testing, and marketing of complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors and integrated circuit chips. Established in 2013, the company aims to leverage domestic industrial resources to independently develop electronic information products. Cista's integrated circuit solutions serve a variety of sectors, including communication, consumer electronics, medical equipment, automotive, industrial automation, and precision agriculture, among others. By focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) applications, Cista contributes to the advancement of the national and local integrated circuit industries, fulfilling specific market requirements through its innovative products.

Movius

Series C in 2017
Movius Interactive Corporation specializes in cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions, primarily offering a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that extends telecommunication services to mobile devices. This platform includes pre-packaged applications and application programming interfaces, catering to the development needs of businesses. Movius addresses corporate compliance requirements while enhancing productivity, allowing users to manage and analyze their mobile communications effectively through dedicated work phone lines on any device. The company provides support and training services to telecommunication providers, businesses, and end-users both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1999 and originally known as IP Unity Glenayre, Movius Interactive is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with additional locations in Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, Dubai, Madrid, and Johannesburg.

VeloCloud

Series D in 2017
VeloCloud Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-based software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services, including the Cloud Services Edge appliance for secure connectivity, the VeloCloud Orchestrator for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and the Cloud Service Gateway for optimized access to various applications and data centers. VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology simplifies network deployment and improves performance over private and broadband Internet connections, making it suitable for distributed enterprises. The company's solutions support a variety of sectors, including retail and engineering, and are designed to enable policy-based access to cloud and data center applications. VeloCloud has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Placemeter

Venture Round in 2016
Placemeter Inc. operates a cloud-based urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes data regarding activity in physical spaces. By utilizing proprietary computer vision technology, the platform transforms live and archival video streams into structured data detailing pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic, as well as occupancy rates and other environmental factors. The insights generated include real-time statistics on traffic patterns, wait times, and customer engagement, which can be leveraged by smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Placemeter functions as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc. as of November 2016.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

VeloCloud

Series C in 2016
VeloCloud Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-based software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services, including the Cloud Services Edge appliance for secure connectivity, the VeloCloud Orchestrator for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and the Cloud Service Gateway for optimized access to various applications and data centers. VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology simplifies network deployment and improves performance over private and broadband Internet connections, making it suitable for distributed enterprises. The company's solutions support a variety of sectors, including retail and engineering, and are designed to enable policy-based access to cloud and data center applications. VeloCloud has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Console Connect

Series B in 2015
Console Connect is an enterprise software and interconnection solution provider that operates over 170 points of presence globally. The company offers a platform that allows businesses to establish direct, secure connections to critical SaaS applications, cloud providers, and other enterprises, effectively bypassing the public internet. This solution enables private and reliable data transit, addressing the challenges typically associated with internet-based connectivity. With its focus on facilitating collaboration between networks and enterprises, Console Connect empowers organizations to connect seamlessly and efficiently, enhancing their operational capabilities.

Mode

Series A in 2015
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking services. It operates the Mode Core, a high-performance software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that utilizes a real-time network control breakthrough. This network enhances enterprise wide area networks (WANs) by delivering reliable connectivity and enabling cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency applications. Mode's solutions cater to remote offices, mobile users, and data centers, allowing for improved network performance and efficiency. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists, Mode has been recognized for its innovative routing system, Mode HALO, which optimizes network traffic. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and the National Science Foundation.

Cloudflare

Series D in 2015
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Gainspeed

Series C in 2015
Gainspeed is redefining how cable networks are built. The company's Virtual CCAP solution enables cable operators to meet skyrocketing capacity requirements, respond to changing market demands, and rapidly deploy new services all while cost-effectively migrating their networks to a software-driven, all-IP architecture. Gainspeed (formerly known as Cohere Networks) was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Cohere Technologies

Series C in 2015
Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Cohere includes an all-star team of telecom and wireless industry veterans and is backed by leading investors: NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Telstra and Altice

GuideSpark

Series C in 2015
GuideSpark is the leader in change communications guiding over 1,000 enterprise customers to business success by changing the hearts and minds of employees. GuideSpark Communicate Cloud™ drives organizational change with communication journeys, targeted experiences that reach, engage and change employee behavior to achieve your critical business goals around Talent Strategies, M&A, and Digital Transformation. Manage, measure and scale your internal communication effectiveness with GuideSpark.

Placemeter

Series A in 2014
Placemeter Inc. operates a cloud-based urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes data regarding activity in physical spaces. By utilizing proprietary computer vision technology, the platform transforms live and archival video streams into structured data detailing pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic, as well as occupancy rates and other environmental factors. The insights generated include real-time statistics on traffic patterns, wait times, and customer engagement, which can be leveraged by smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Placemeter functions as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc. as of November 2016.

Console Connect

Series A in 2014
Console Connect is an enterprise software and interconnection solution provider that operates over 170 points of presence globally. The company offers a platform that allows businesses to establish direct, secure connections to critical SaaS applications, cloud providers, and other enterprises, effectively bypassing the public internet. This solution enables private and reliable data transit, addressing the challenges typically associated with internet-based connectivity. With its focus on facilitating collaboration between networks and enterprises, Console Connect empowers organizations to connect seamlessly and efficiently, enhancing their operational capabilities.

VeloCloud

Venture Round in 2014
VeloCloud Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-based software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services, including the Cloud Services Edge appliance for secure connectivity, the VeloCloud Orchestrator for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and the Cloud Service Gateway for optimized access to various applications and data centers. VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology simplifies network deployment and improves performance over private and broadband Internet connections, making it suitable for distributed enterprises. The company's solutions support a variety of sectors, including retail and engineering, and are designed to enable policy-based access to cloud and data center applications. VeloCloud has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Mimosa

Series C in 2014
Mimosa Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of wireless broadband network equipment and accessories, specializing in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint systems. Founded in 2012 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides fiber-fast connectivity solutions to service providers, enterprises, industrial clients, and government operators globally. Mimosa's innovative technology enhances outdoor Wi-Fi performance over long distances, making it a viable alternative in areas where traditional fiber connections are impractical. By employing advanced techniques such as Massive MIMO and intelligent spectrum management, Mimosa aims to deliver reliable, high-speed internet access. As a subsidiary of Airspan Networks Inc. since 2018, Mimosa continues to position itself as a leader in the evolution of wireless communication, contributing to a scalable and cost-effective solution for diverse connectivity needs.

Enverv

Series C in 2014
EnVerv is a fabless semiconductor company in the United States with Headquarters in San Jose, California and offices in San Diego and China. Their PLC solutions enable high performance communications via Low-Voltage (LV) and Medium-Voltage (MV) power lines with the goal of providing efficient and effective communications means for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as well as other power line-based smart control and monitoring applications.

GuideSpark

Series B in 2014
GuideSpark is the leader in change communications guiding over 1,000 enterprise customers to business success by changing the hearts and minds of employees. GuideSpark Communicate Cloud™ drives organizational change with communication journeys, targeted experiences that reach, engage and change employee behavior to achieve your critical business goals around Talent Strategies, M&A, and Digital Transformation. Manage, measure and scale your internal communication effectiveness with GuideSpark.

Gainspeed

Series B in 2014
Gainspeed is redefining how cable networks are built. The company's Virtual CCAP solution enables cable operators to meet skyrocketing capacity requirements, respond to changing market demands, and rapidly deploy new services all while cost-effectively migrating their networks to a software-driven, all-IP architecture. Gainspeed (formerly known as Cohere Networks) was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Ulink

Venture Round in 2014
Ulink is a travel communication service brand based in China that specializes in reselling telecom services for various destination countries. The company provides prepaid SIM cards and data plans specifically designed for Chinese travelers venturing abroad. Ulink enhances the travel experience by offering these telecom solutions in the form of rented MiFis, ensuring that customers have reliable access to mobile connectivity while overseas.

Cloudflare

Series C in 2013
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Placemeter

Seed Round in 2013
Placemeter Inc. operates a cloud-based urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes data regarding activity in physical spaces. By utilizing proprietary computer vision technology, the platform transforms live and archival video streams into structured data detailing pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic, as well as occupancy rates and other environmental factors. The insights generated include real-time statistics on traffic patterns, wait times, and customer engagement, which can be leveraged by smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Placemeter functions as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc. as of November 2016.

Kumu Networks

Series B in 2013
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

CenterBeam

Venture Round in 2013
CenterBeam, a subsidiary of EarthLink Business, is a U.S.-based IT managed service provider focused on serving mid-sized businesses. Since its acquisition by EarthLink in 2013, CenterBeam has established a strong reputation for delivering cloud-based IT services, leveraging a subscription pricing model to provide clients with on-demand IT capacity. The company specializes in offering enterprise-class information technology management, services, and support, presenting executives with a viable alternative to traditional IT funding and operational methods, which often involve significant investments in personnel, equipment, and overhead costs.

Gainspeed

Series A in 2013
Gainspeed is redefining how cable networks are built. The company's Virtual CCAP solution enables cable operators to meet skyrocketing capacity requirements, respond to changing market demands, and rapidly deploy new services all while cost-effectively migrating their networks to a software-driven, all-IP architecture. Gainspeed (formerly known as Cohere Networks) was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless is developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system to make it easier to add capacity and assured mobile services for enterprises of any size. In this system, key management-plane, control as well as data-plane functions in the mobile network are moved to a centralized and virtualized entity that can be implemented as a private or a public cloud. The Luminate system allows capacity to be added easily to venues in a “Wi-Fi like” manner by deploying 4G LTE access points using existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. Luminate Wireless is backed by: NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, Hewlett-Packard Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Northgate Capital, and Correlation Ventures

Kumu Networks

Series A in 2012
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Aerohive Networks

Venture Round in 2012
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions focused on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. The company offers a cooperative control architecture that eliminates the need for costly controllers, thereby reducing expenses and increasing application performance significantly. Aerohive's services are designed to support cloud-based and enterprise environments, providing agile, adaptive, and secure management of a large number of devices. Their products include access points and wired devices built on a distributed architecture, allowing businesses to scale their operations as needed. Aerohive Networks aims to empower organizations by facilitating a shift from traditional copper connections to wireless applications, ultimately maximizing workforce productivity. As of August 2019, Aerohive operates as a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, Inc.

Aquantia

Series F in 2012
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Luxtera

Venture Round in 2012
Luxtera, Inc. is a company specializing in silicon photonics technology, focusing on the design and production of optical modules for data centers and mobile infrastructure. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Luxtera has developed a range of products, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. By integrating high-performance optics directly with silicon electronics on a standard CMOS chip, Luxtera has pioneered direct "fiber to the chip" connectivity, significantly enhancing the capabilities of high-speed optical communications. The company's innovative approach combines the long reach of single-mode fiber with cost-effective, highly integrated optoelectronics, resulting in advanced transceiver devices. As a fabless semiconductor company, Luxtera leverages ultra-large scale integration in its production process to offer low-cost, high-volume optics solutions with superior performance and reliability. In December 2018, Luxtera became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further solidifying its position in the optical communications industry.

Enverv

Series B in 2011
EnVerv is a fabless semiconductor company in the United States with Headquarters in San Jose, California and offices in San Diego and China. Their PLC solutions enable high performance communications via Low-Voltage (LV) and Medium-Voltage (MV) power lines with the goal of providing efficient and effective communications means for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as well as other power line-based smart control and monitoring applications.

Cloudflare

Series B in 2011
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Aquantia

Series E in 2011
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Aerohive Networks

Series D in 2011
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions focused on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. The company offers a cooperative control architecture that eliminates the need for costly controllers, thereby reducing expenses and increasing application performance significantly. Aerohive's services are designed to support cloud-based and enterprise environments, providing agile, adaptive, and secure management of a large number of devices. Their products include access points and wired devices built on a distributed architecture, allowing businesses to scale their operations as needed. Aerohive Networks aims to empower organizations by facilitating a shift from traditional copper connections to wireless applications, ultimately maximizing workforce productivity. As of August 2019, Aerohive operates as a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, Inc.

ValueFirst

Venture Round in 2011
ValueFirst, founded in 2003, is an enterprise communication platform that facilitates connections between businesses and consumers. The company supports approximately 4 billion interactions monthly through its communication platform, which encompasses cloud-based services for SMS, voice, email, and authentication. Its offerings include a Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) and a unified cross-channel communication platform that automates workflows and enhances customer engagement. Additionally, ValueFirst provides an AI-driven conversation platform that enables the development and management of intelligent bots utilizing natural language processing. The company serves a diverse client base across various sectors, including banking, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare, and maintains strong partnerships with global telecom operators. With a workforce of over 300 employees, ValueFirst operates across multiple countries, including India, Australia, and the UAE.

Nicira Networks

Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the virtualization of networks, aimed at enhancing the transition to cloud infrastructure. Founded by leading researchers in networking from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company focuses on enabling elastic, scale-out data centers. Its primary product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical space, which allows for better control and management of logical networks. Led by experienced entrepreneurs in the fields of networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is at the forefront of innovation in cloud infrastructure.

Aquantia

Series D in 2009
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Chelsio Communications

Series F in 2009
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Force10 Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

HDmessaging

Series C in 2009
We are the backbone for text 2.0. Our free, fully featured API and open source clients provide everything developers need to build killer group messaging apps. We're powering a revolution in text messaging - Group conversations - Photo + media sharing - Location sharing - Facebook, Twitter integration - SMS integration & connectivity We provide a free API to anyone who wants to add group messaging to their service or application. Mobile device OEMs, network operators and app developers are all using the API today to build white label messaging services.

Antenna Software

Venture Round in 2009
Antenna Software provides the most complete cloud-based enterprise mobility suite in the market, enabling both IT pros and business executives alike to create and manage mobile apps, websites, and content across the entire business. AMPchromaTM gives Global 1000 companies the ability to create, control, measure, adapt, and future-proof their mobile business strategies for employees, partners, and customers in one place, increasing productivity, connectivity, and engagement. Antenna's integrated suite of mobile services provides unparalleled creativity, control, and visibility throughout the entire mobile value chain. Founded in 1998, Antenna is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices around the world.

ValueFirst

Series A in 2008
ValueFirst, founded in 2003, is an enterprise communication platform that facilitates connections between businesses and consumers. The company supports approximately 4 billion interactions monthly through its communication platform, which encompasses cloud-based services for SMS, voice, email, and authentication. Its offerings include a Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) and a unified cross-channel communication platform that automates workflows and enhances customer engagement. Additionally, ValueFirst provides an AI-driven conversation platform that enables the development and management of intelligent bots utilizing natural language processing. The company serves a diverse client base across various sectors, including banking, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare, and maintains strong partnerships with global telecom operators. With a workforce of over 300 employees, ValueFirst operates across multiple countries, including India, Australia, and the UAE.

Luxtera

Series D in 2008
Luxtera, Inc. is a company specializing in silicon photonics technology, focusing on the design and production of optical modules for data centers and mobile infrastructure. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Luxtera has developed a range of products, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. By integrating high-performance optics directly with silicon electronics on a standard CMOS chip, Luxtera has pioneered direct "fiber to the chip" connectivity, significantly enhancing the capabilities of high-speed optical communications. The company's innovative approach combines the long reach of single-mode fiber with cost-effective, highly integrated optoelectronics, resulting in advanced transceiver devices. As a fabless semiconductor company, Luxtera leverages ultra-large scale integration in its production process to offer low-cost, high-volume optics solutions with superior performance and reliability. In December 2018, Luxtera became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further solidifying its position in the optical communications industry.

Aprius

Series B in 2008
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Series E in 2008
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.

Chelsio Communications

Series E in 2008
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2007
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification enabled systems for both terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company served telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products, including un-repeatered and repeatered systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. The company focused on creating customized solutions, whether through complete turnkey systems, open architecture designs, or specific product offerings. Xtera's strategic growth included the acquisition of AscenVision, which expanded its product portfolio beyond optical solutions. However, Xtera entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2016, and its liquidation process began in February 2017, marking the end of its operations.

Telsima

Debt Financing in 2007
Telsima Corp. specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software specifically designed for the WiMAX telecommunications market. Founded in 1999 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company has additional offices in India and Slovenia. Telsima offers a range of products, including mobile WiMAX solutions such as the StarMAX 6400 macro base station, which enables triple play services over mobile broadband, and the StarMAX 5200 Pico base station, aimed at underserved areas. Their offerings also include the StarMAX ASN-GW for mobile WiMAX networks and TRUFLE ASN, tailored for operators that do not require roaming features. Through these solutions, Telsima aims to enhance broadband wireless access and mobility for a variety of users.

Arch Rock

Series B in 2007
Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company that builds innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. The Company's mission is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by bringing data gathered by wireless sensor networks into the enterprise IT infrastructure, where it can be easily viewed, analyzed and managed. Wireless sensor networking is critical for broad and immediate access to sensory information. The technology removes the physical boundaries that shackle instruments, bringing sensing to places and things previously unobservable and creating networks to make that information readily accessible. Equally important are leading-edge Internet and Web technologies, which provide an architecture for highly scalable networks and efficient integration of diverse information sources. The Arch Rock founding team pioneered the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its integration into enterprise data management. Our combination of real-world know-how, technical expertise, and visionary insight drives our mission to expand the Internet with awareness of the physical world of matter, space, and time. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Aprius

Series A in 2007
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.

HDmessaging

Series B in 2007
We are the backbone for text 2.0. Our free, fully featured API and open source clients provide everything developers need to build killer group messaging apps. We're powering a revolution in text messaging - Group conversations - Photo + media sharing - Location sharing - Facebook, Twitter integration - SMS integration & connectivity We provide a free API to anyone who wants to add group messaging to their service or application. Mobile device OEMs, network operators and app developers are all using the API today to build white label messaging services.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Series D in 2007
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.

Actelis Networks

Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks is the leading provider of high performance, scalable broadband over copper solutions to Telco, Mobile, and IoT networks. Actelis turns copper into a strategic asset that enables delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet services and broadband access to more places and devices more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively than can be done by using fiber optics or microwave. The company was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California.

Telsima

Venture Round in 2007
Telsima Corp. specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software specifically designed for the WiMAX telecommunications market. Founded in 1999 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company has additional offices in India and Slovenia. Telsima offers a range of products, including mobile WiMAX solutions such as the StarMAX 6400 macro base station, which enables triple play services over mobile broadband, and the StarMAX 5200 Pico base station, aimed at underserved areas. Their offerings also include the StarMAX ASN-GW for mobile WiMAX networks and TRUFLE ASN, tailored for operators that do not require roaming features. Through these solutions, Telsima aims to enhance broadband wireless access and mobility for a variety of users.

Force10 Networks

Series F in 2006
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

U4EA Wireless

Series C in 2006
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Technical Communities

Series D in 2006
Technical Communities Inc., also known as TestMart, specializes in providing marketing solutions and distribution services primarily for organizations targeting U.S. government agencies, prime federal contractors, and educational institutions. Established in 1998 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company offers a range of services including GSA contract management, direct marketing, and sales support. It also assists clients in managing their GSA schedules and contracts. Additionally, Technical Communities operates an online marketplace that enables technology companies to showcase their products, streamlining the procurement process for government buyers. The company supports its clients through lead generation, brand awareness initiatives, and market research, leveraging a proprietary database of over two million prospects to enhance sales growth.

UNISOC

Series D in 2006
UNISOC (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China, focused on designing, developing, and marketing mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones, and various consumer electronics. The company offers a wide range of products, including modem/baseband chipsets, radio frequency transceivers, power management solutions, multimedia technologies, and connectivity options that support multiple wireless communication standards such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. With a strong emphasis on research and development, UNISOC operates 14 R&D centers and 7 customer support centers globally. It serves both global and local manufacturers, positioning itself as a major player in the mobile baseband chipset market and the largest pan-chip supplier in China. UNISOC is committed to advancing technologies in mobile communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a workforce of over 4,500 employees and strategic partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. Founded in 2001, the company operates as a subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd.

Echopass

Series E in 2006
Echopass Corporation provides advanced IP-based call and contact center solutions as a service for mid-to-large enterprises and government agencies through its unique EchoSystem service integration platform. Only Echopass delivers the promise of on-demand, always on, guaranteed, and end-to-end solutions that are both affordable and fully integrated with client's existing customer contact applications and voice or data technologies. Echopass managed solutions are quick to deploy, easy to use, flexible, and require no capital investment or ongoing maintenance. Privately-held Echopass, backed by venture capital firms Canaan Partners and New Enterprise Associates, is a recipient of the Red Herring Top 100 Companies award

ViXS Systems

Series E in 2006
ViXS Systems is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless multimedia control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment device.

Luxtera

Series C in 2006
Luxtera, Inc. is a company specializing in silicon photonics technology, focusing on the design and production of optical modules for data centers and mobile infrastructure. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Luxtera has developed a range of products, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. By integrating high-performance optics directly with silicon electronics on a standard CMOS chip, Luxtera has pioneered direct "fiber to the chip" connectivity, significantly enhancing the capabilities of high-speed optical communications. The company's innovative approach combines the long reach of single-mode fiber with cost-effective, highly integrated optoelectronics, resulting in advanced transceiver devices. As a fabless semiconductor company, Luxtera leverages ultra-large scale integration in its production process to offer low-cost, high-volume optics solutions with superior performance and reliability. In December 2018, Luxtera became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further solidifying its position in the optical communications industry.

Inteliquent

Series C in 2006
Inteliquent is a provider of network-based voice and messaging services aimed at wireless carriers, cable companies, competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), and broadband service providers. The company operates an extensive tandem network that enhances the reliability of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through tandem switch diversity and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional tandem networks. Inteliquent's services include local transit, long-distance, switched access, international voice, direct inward dialing, and toll-free services, all delivered via an all-IP network. This infrastructure not only facilitates market entry for service providers but also supports the growth of their existing operations by reducing competitive tensions among carriers.

Aprius

Series A in 2006
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.

China Gtel

Venture Round in 2006
Operator of an enterprise communications platform. The company's enterprise communications platform offers innovative wireless search services to businesses and consumers.

Telsima

Series C in 2005
Telsima Corp. specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software specifically designed for the WiMAX telecommunications market. Founded in 1999 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company has additional offices in India and Slovenia. Telsima offers a range of products, including mobile WiMAX solutions such as the StarMAX 6400 macro base station, which enables triple play services over mobile broadband, and the StarMAX 5200 Pico base station, aimed at underserved areas. Their offerings also include the StarMAX ASN-GW for mobile WiMAX networks and TRUFLE ASN, tailored for operators that do not require roaming features. Through these solutions, Telsima aims to enhance broadband wireless access and mobility for a variety of users.

Fabric7 Systems

Series C in 2005
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

NTT Global Networks

Series D in 2005
NTT Global Networks, through its Virtela division, offers an innovative alternative to traditional global carriers and equipment vendors for enterprise networking and virtualized IT services. The company utilizes its Virtualized Overlay Network and Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud platform to facilitate the transition of branch office networking and security services to the cloud. This approach allows enterprises to benefit from software-defined networking, resulting in significant cost savings, including up to 80% in initial capital expenditures and 30% in ongoing operational costs. NTT Global Networks provides a comprehensive suite of services, including global managed network, security, mobility, application acceleration, and IT infrastructure services, positioning itself as a flexible and efficient choice for modern enterprises.

IP Unity

Series F in 2005
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Arch Rock

Series A in 2005
Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company that builds innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. The Company's mission is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by bringing data gathered by wireless sensor networks into the enterprise IT infrastructure, where it can be easily viewed, analyzed and managed. Wireless sensor networking is critical for broad and immediate access to sensory information. The technology removes the physical boundaries that shackle instruments, bringing sensing to places and things previously unobservable and creating networks to make that information readily accessible. Equally important are leading-edge Internet and Web technologies, which provide an architecture for highly scalable networks and efficient integration of diverse information sources. The Arch Rock founding team pioneered the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its integration into enterprise data management. Our combination of real-world know-how, technical expertise, and visionary insight drives our mission to expand the Internet with awareness of the physical world of matter, space, and time. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Vonage

Series E in 2005
Through nearly 20 years of constant change and disruption in the technology space, Vonage has been leading through the change. With this brand revitalization, Vonage is demonstrating its position as a B2B communications SaaS leader for a new era. - Scales to serve its customers globally with unrivalled capabilities integrating voice, messaging, video and data, built on a carrier-grade network infrastructure. - Offers uniquely flexible portfolio of proven, ready-to-go applications, or use of extensive communications APIs to create proprietary applications and integrations, or takes the best of both, using apps and customizing with APIs. - Enables businesses to have great conversations everywhere, to effortlessly create new and differentiated experiences, and like never before, unlock the power of data and AI to make every conversation more successful.

U4EA Wireless

Series B in 2005
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Nevis Networks

Series B in 2005
Nevis Networks offers ASIC-based local area network (LAN) security systems to ensure data integrity, network availability, and regulatory compliance in corporate LANs. It provides LANenforcer, which integrates LAN security functions into security policy processing engine that provides inspection of every packet to ensure data integrity, threat containment, and user accountability. The company also offers Personal DMZ that provides a protective perimeter for each and every user, and policy-driven access control to the appropriate network resources and applications for each user; LANenforcer Secure Access Switch for locking down a LAN; LANenforcer appliance that sits in line aggregating traffic from multiple access switches and provides individualized access control and microsecond threat detection and response; and LANsight Security Manager that provides centralized security policy configuration, monitoring, event correlation, and reporting. In addition, it offers support services, consulting services, and training services, as well as onsite and customized training programs. The company serves financial services, high-tech, and healthcare industries, as well as educational institutions. Nevis Networks was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with research and development centers in Pune, India and Beijing, China.

Force10 Networks

Series E in 2005
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

Caspian Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Series C in 2005
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.

Actelis Networks

Series D in 2005
Actelis Networks is the leading provider of high performance, scalable broadband over copper solutions to Telco, Mobile, and IoT networks. Actelis turns copper into a strategic asset that enables delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet services and broadband access to more places and devices more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively than can be done by using fiber optics or microwave. The company was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California.

Chelsio Communications

Series C in 2005
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

InnerWorkings

Venture Round in 2005
InnerWorkings, Inc. (Nasdaq: INWK) is a leading provider of global print management and promotional solutions to corporate clients across a wide range of industries. With proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and deep domain expertise, the Company procures, manages and delivers printed materials and promotional products as part of a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution. The Company also owns and operates the online business printing site, Inkchaser.com. InnerWorkings is based in Chicago, IL with 35 offices in North America, South America and Europe.

U4EA Wireless

Venture Round in 2004
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

IP Unity

Series E in 2004
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

IronPort Systems

Series D in 2004
IronPort Systems, now part of Cisco, specializes in the development of email and web security tools designed to protect organizations from spam, viruses, malware, and other internet threats. The company offers a range of security appliances that provide both preventive and reactive measures, ensuring robust performance and ease of deployment. Its product lineup includes anti-malware systems, security management appliances, and technologies focused on email and web threats, such as anti-spam solutions, email authentication, multi-layered virus prevention, and web reputation management. IronPort's award-winning solutions cater to organizations of all sizes, enhancing their security posture against evolving digital threats.

Vonage

Series D in 2004
Through nearly 20 years of constant change and disruption in the technology space, Vonage has been leading through the change. With this brand revitalization, Vonage is demonstrating its position as a B2B communications SaaS leader for a new era. - Scales to serve its customers globally with unrivalled capabilities integrating voice, messaging, video and data, built on a carrier-grade network infrastructure. - Offers uniquely flexible portfolio of proven, ready-to-go applications, or use of extensive communications APIs to create proprietary applications and integrations, or takes the best of both, using apps and customizing with APIs. - Enables businesses to have great conversations everywhere, to effortlessly create new and differentiated experiences, and like never before, unlock the power of data and AI to make every conversation more successful.

Fabric7 Systems

Series B in 2004
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

UNISOC

Series C in 2004
UNISOC (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China, focused on designing, developing, and marketing mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones, and various consumer electronics. The company offers a wide range of products, including modem/baseband chipsets, radio frequency transceivers, power management solutions, multimedia technologies, and connectivity options that support multiple wireless communication standards such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. With a strong emphasis on research and development, UNISOC operates 14 R&D centers and 7 customer support centers globally. It serves both global and local manufacturers, positioning itself as a major player in the mobile baseband chipset market and the largest pan-chip supplier in China. UNISOC is committed to advancing technologies in mobile communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a workforce of over 4,500 employees and strategic partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. Founded in 2001, the company operates as a subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd.

Force10 Networks

Series D in 2004
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

Tasman Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.

Candera,Inc.

Venture Round in 2004
A Milipitas, Calif.-based provider of storage solutions for IT infrastructures

Vonage

Series B in 2003
Through nearly 20 years of constant change and disruption in the technology space, Vonage has been leading through the change. With this brand revitalization, Vonage is demonstrating its position as a B2B communications SaaS leader for a new era. - Scales to serve its customers globally with unrivalled capabilities integrating voice, messaging, video and data, built on a carrier-grade network infrastructure. - Offers uniquely flexible portfolio of proven, ready-to-go applications, or use of extensive communications APIs to create proprietary applications and integrations, or takes the best of both, using apps and customizing with APIs. - Enables businesses to have great conversations everywhere, to effortlessly create new and differentiated experiences, and like never before, unlock the power of data and AI to make every conversation more successful.

Network Elements

Series C in 2003
Network Elements specializes in the design and development of high-speed optical networking modules, specifically 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s products. The company focuses on innovations in high-speed optics, electronics, and multi-protocol ASICs, catering to various markets including core, metropolitan area, edge, and server applications. Their products are engineered to deliver high performance and integration within a single module, facilitating the creation of advanced optical networking equipment. Additionally, Network Elements emphasizes flexible, scalable, and configurable architectures to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

E20 Communications

Series D in 2003
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

Boingo Wireless

Series B in 2003
Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of Wi-Fi software and services that offers convenient and cost-effective mobile internet access through a vast network of over 325,000 hotspots worldwide. Users can connect via a single account at various locations, including major airports, hotel chains, cafes, restaurants, and convention centers. In addition to its extensive public access offerings, Boingo, through its subsidiary Concourse Communications Group, manages wired and wireless networks at large venues such as airports, sporting arenas, malls, and quick-service restaurants. The company is dedicated to enhancing the mobile internet experience for users across diverse environments.

Laurel Networks

Series C in 2003
Laurel Networks is focused on the development of IP service edge routers and management solutions. Laurel Networks was founded in 1999 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2003
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification enabled systems for both terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company served telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products, including un-repeatered and repeatered systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. The company focused on creating customized solutions, whether through complete turnkey systems, open architecture designs, or specific product offerings. Xtera's strategic growth included the acquisition of AscenVision, which expanded its product portfolio beyond optical solutions. However, Xtera entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2016, and its liquidation process began in February 2017, marking the end of its operations.

Tantivy Communications

Venture Round in 2003
Tantivy Communications offers business communication, documentation, and data communications consulting services. It also develops communication and telecommunications software solutions and equipment. Tantivy Communications was acquired by InterDigital Communications in August 2003. Tantivy Communications was founded in 1997 and is based in Melbourne, Florida.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Venture Round in 2003
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
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