Norwest Venture Partners

NVP Associates, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in a diverse range of investment stages and sectors. Established in 1961, the firm focuses on seed, startup, early, mid, and late-stage investments in both listed and unlisted companies, with particular emphasis on technology, healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. NVP Associates seeks to invest between $10 million and $150 million, depending on the stage and nature of the investment, often leading or co-investing with other firms. The firm has a global investment strategy, concentrating on markets in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, India, Israel, and China. Its portfolio spans various industries, including medical devices, information technology, enterprise software, and digital health. NVP Associates aims to support companies with strong growth potential, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to foster development and achieve significant returns.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ryan Abdullah

Analyst

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Tiba Aynechi Ph.D

General Partner

Parker Barrile

Partner and Co-Head of Consumer

Lauren Beauchamp

Growth Equity Investor

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura E. Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Elaine Dai

Associate

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Partner and CFO

Michael D’Arrigo

Investor

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Promod Haque

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Matthew Howard

Managing Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President, Norwest India

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Principal, Norwest India

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Associate

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Investor

Charles Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Scott Mitchell

Vice President

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Venture Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Vice President

Ankit Prasad

Principal, Norwest India

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

David Rudnitsky

Principal and CRO Operating Executive, Portfolio Services

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

Christopher Scullin

Principal, Growth and Equity

Suraj Shah

Investor

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Jordan Siegal

Associate

Chris Sondej

Vice President

Gabe Stauber

Vice President

David Su

Partner

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Kathryn Weinmann

Vice President

Jessica Yi

Vice President of Enterprise Ventures Team and Tech Venture

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in Communications Infrastructure

Simpplr

Series D in 2023
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Simpplr

Series C in 2021
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

TigerConnect

Series D in 2020
TigerConnect is a healthcare communication platform designed to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and care providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers real-time mobile messaging that combines a user-friendly experience with robust security and privacy features. Trusted by over 4,000 healthcare organizations, TigerConnect processes more than 10 million messages daily and boasts a 99.99% uptime. The platform facilitates effective communication and workflow integration with critical hospital systems, ultimately aiming to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. TigerConnect's commitment to client success is evident in its comprehensive support services, which assist organizations in optimizing communication workflows.

Simpplr

Series B in 2020
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. specializes in cloud-based networking solutions that integrate 5G technology with enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the deployment and operation of cellular wireless networks, eliminating the need for multiple separate products. Celona's architecture facilitates the use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States, enabling enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and simplify the integration of cellular networks with existing IT systems. The company's innovative approach combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning to address the connectivity needs of applications reliant on edge computing, thereby supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading technology companies, contributing to the development of products across various domains, including chipsets and cloud-based software.

Fungible

Series C in 2019
Fungible, Inc. is a technology company that develops hardware and software solutions specifically for cloud data centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Fungible aims to enhance data movement through its innovative chip technology, which is characterized by low latency, high throughput, and programmability. The company's offerings include a full-stack infrastructure software that leverages standard components, protocols, and interfaces, focusing on improving the economics, security, and reliability of cloud data centers. With a team that has extensive experience in networking, silicon, and software industries, Fungible is positioned to address the evolving requirements of modern cloud infrastructure.

Simpplr

Series B in 2019
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

Wiliot

Series B in 2019
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

TigerConnect

Debt Financing in 2018
TigerConnect is a healthcare communication platform designed to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and care providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers real-time mobile messaging that combines a user-friendly experience with robust security and privacy features. Trusted by over 4,000 healthcare organizations, TigerConnect processes more than 10 million messages daily and boasts a 99.99% uptime. The platform facilitates effective communication and workflow integration with critical hospital systems, ultimately aiming to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. TigerConnect's commitment to client success is evident in its comprehensive support services, which assist organizations in optimizing communication workflows.

Simpplr

Series B in 2018
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

Mist Systems

Series C in 2018
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Wiliot

Series A in 2017
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Mist Systems

Series B in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Simpplr

Series A in 2016
Simpplr Inc. operates an online employee community platform aimed at enhancing internal communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr provides tools for employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate, ask questions, and create support cases. The platform serves as a modern intranet, enabling businesses to connect and engage their workforce effectively. It offers services such as implementation, onboarding, customer success check-ins, and technical support. Trusted by prominent organizations, Simpplr helps improve productivity, employee engagement, and retention through streamlined communication and the creation of virtual headquarters and company newsrooms.

Mist Systems

Series A in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

TigerConnect

Series C in 2015
TigerConnect is a healthcare communication platform designed to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and care providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers real-time mobile messaging that combines a user-friendly experience with robust security and privacy features. Trusted by over 4,000 healthcare organizations, TigerConnect processes more than 10 million messages daily and boasts a 99.99% uptime. The platform facilitates effective communication and workflow integration with critical hospital systems, ultimately aiming to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. TigerConnect's commitment to client success is evident in its comprehensive support services, which assist organizations in optimizing communication workflows.

ClariPhy Communications

Venture Round in 2014
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in mixed-signal integrated circuits designed for optical networking and communication applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, the company develops advanced digital signal processing system-on-chips that cater to high-performance optical network needs. Its product lineup includes coherent single chip transceivers and system-on-chips, which are utilized in various markets such as data centers, transport infrastructure, enterprise networks, and telecom applications. ClariPhy’s technology supports multi-mode and multi-rate operations, making it suitable for metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul communications. The company primarily serves original equipment manufacturers of networking devices, providing solutions that enhance performance, bandwidth, and cost efficiency in data and telecom networks. As of December 2016, ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

Pertino

Series B in 2013
Pertino, Inc. develops cloud networking software solutions aimed at distributed enterprises both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in enabling IT teams to create cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its flagship product, the AppScape platform, allows users to deploy network functions as virtual services, enhancing visibility and control without the need for physical hardware. Pertino’s offerings include SecurityPolicy for access control management, Name Station for device name customization, and ADConnect for extending Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, iOSConnect facilitates secure connections for iOS devices, while UsageMonitor provides insights into bandwidth utilization. The company has established a global presence, serving over 5,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Gatos, California, Pertino operates as a subsidiary of CradlePoint, Inc.

Pontis

Series D in 2012
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Pertino

Series A in 2012
Pertino, Inc. develops cloud networking software solutions aimed at distributed enterprises both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in enabling IT teams to create cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its flagship product, the AppScape platform, allows users to deploy network functions as virtual services, enhancing visibility and control without the need for physical hardware. Pertino’s offerings include SecurityPolicy for access control management, Name Station for device name customization, and ADConnect for extending Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, iOSConnect facilitates secure connections for iOS devices, while UsageMonitor provides insights into bandwidth utilization. The company has established a global presence, serving over 5,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Gatos, California, Pertino operates as a subsidiary of CradlePoint, Inc.

ClariPhy Communications

Series C in 2011
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in mixed-signal integrated circuits designed for optical networking and communication applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, the company develops advanced digital signal processing system-on-chips that cater to high-performance optical network needs. Its product lineup includes coherent single chip transceivers and system-on-chips, which are utilized in various markets such as data centers, transport infrastructure, enterprise networks, and telecom applications. ClariPhy’s technology supports multi-mode and multi-rate operations, making it suitable for metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul communications. The company primarily serves original equipment manufacturers of networking devices, providing solutions that enhance performance, bandwidth, and cost efficiency in data and telecom networks. As of December 2016, ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

ConteXtream

Series B in 2010
ConteXtream is a privately held software company delivering the industry’s first cloud-based network virtualization framework that enables network operators to leverage the power of proven virtualization and grid technologies to extract more value and profitability from their broadband networks. The ConteXtream Service Delivery Grid delivers higher network performance at a lower cost per subscriber while enabling operators to customize applications on a per-session, per- subscriber basis for a unique, highly personalized subscriber experience. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., ConteXtream is backed by leading Silicon Valley and global investors including Benhamou Global Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, Norwest Venture Partners and Sofinnova Ventures as well as Comcast Interactive Capital and Verizon Investments.

Verizon

Series B in 2010
Verizon Communications Inc. is a major player in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of communication, information, and entertainment services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities globally. The company operates America’s largest wireless network, serving over 108 million retail connections, and provides both postpaid and prepaid service plans, as well as Internet access and wireless devices, including smartphones and tablets. Its residential services include Internet, video, and voice solutions, while its business segment offers network connectivity products, Internet protocol-based voice services, and various management and data security services. Verizon is also involved in innovation through strategic partnerships and investments in emerging technology companies. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York, Verizon has evolved from its origins as Bell Atlantic Corporation and continues to shape the way people and organizations connect.

ClairMail

Series D in 2010
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a technology platform that enables financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-sell opportunities and achieving measurable cost savings. ClairMail's solutions allow institutions of all sizes to engage with their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and a unique two-way alerting system. The platform also supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used.

ClariPhy Communications

Series C in 2010
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in mixed-signal integrated circuits designed for optical networking and communication applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, the company develops advanced digital signal processing system-on-chips that cater to high-performance optical network needs. Its product lineup includes coherent single chip transceivers and system-on-chips, which are utilized in various markets such as data centers, transport infrastructure, enterprise networks, and telecom applications. ClariPhy’s technology supports multi-mode and multi-rate operations, making it suitable for metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul communications. The company primarily serves original equipment manufacturers of networking devices, providing solutions that enhance performance, bandwidth, and cost efficiency in data and telecom networks. As of December 2016, ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

Cyan

Series D in 2009
Cyan is an industry-leading, global provider of next generation packet-optical transport solutions with revolutionary multi-layer network planning and management. Providing metro and regional aggregation and transport of packet, TDM and optical services with superior service level agreement (SLA) support, Cyan’s solutions provide the industry’s first and only 3-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations and verification systems to scale, extend and simplify networks for more profitable service offerings. Recognized as the industry’s first purpose-built packet-optical transport system, Cyan’s solutions modularly support Carrier Ethernet services (MEF) with connection oriented Ethernet transport, SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM and ROADM functions in a highly cost-effective and scalable manner from the access edge to the network core. The ability to support 10G services today, while laying a foundation for future 100G services has enabled Cyan’s customers to deploy field-proven solutions for key applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, broadband backhaul (middle-mile), data center connectivity and interconnect, and wholesale services transport for metro, state-wide, regional, national, multi-national and Enterprise networks across North America and Europe. Founded in Petaluma, California in 2006, Cyan is lead by a team of industry veterans with a track record of successful innovation in communications transport and access networks around the world.

Pontis

Series C in 2009
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Vanu

Series B in 2008
Vanu, Inc. specializes in developing mobile communications solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for off-grid markets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in India and Rwanda, the company provides a range of products including GSM/EDGE and LTE base stations, as well as a 3G solution optimized for remote areas. Vanu's offerings also include coverage as a service, the VanuMaps tool for identifying coverage gaps, and a cellular suppression solution for secure environments. The company supports multiple wireless services through its Anywave Base Station and MultiRAN virtual base station, which enables multiple operators to share a single physical network. Additionally, Vanu provides consulting services and technical support to service providers and system integrators, facilitating efficient network operation and management for commercial carriers and government clients.

ClairMail

Series C in 2008
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a technology platform that enables financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-sell opportunities and achieving measurable cost savings. ClairMail's solutions allow institutions of all sizes to engage with their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and a unique two-way alerting system. The platform also supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used.

Cyan

Series B in 2007
Cyan is an industry-leading, global provider of next generation packet-optical transport solutions with revolutionary multi-layer network planning and management. Providing metro and regional aggregation and transport of packet, TDM and optical services with superior service level agreement (SLA) support, Cyan’s solutions provide the industry’s first and only 3-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations and verification systems to scale, extend and simplify networks for more profitable service offerings. Recognized as the industry’s first purpose-built packet-optical transport system, Cyan’s solutions modularly support Carrier Ethernet services (MEF) with connection oriented Ethernet transport, SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM and ROADM functions in a highly cost-effective and scalable manner from the access edge to the network core. The ability to support 10G services today, while laying a foundation for future 100G services has enabled Cyan’s customers to deploy field-proven solutions for key applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, broadband backhaul (middle-mile), data center connectivity and interconnect, and wholesale services transport for metro, state-wide, regional, national, multi-national and Enterprise networks across North America and Europe. Founded in Petaluma, California in 2006, Cyan is lead by a team of industry veterans with a track record of successful innovation in communications transport and access networks around the world.

Cast Iron

Series F in 2007
Cast Iron Systems, Inc. specializes in providing integration solutions for software as a service and cloud applications, catering primarily to large and midsize companies. The company offers the iA3000 application integration appliance, which facilitates network computing solutions. Additionally, Cast Iron provides preconfigured solutions designed to connect specific applications, along with packaged integration processes tailored for various integration scenarios. The company's offerings also include integration solutions specifically for SAP applications and Oracle applications and databases, enabling enterprises to streamline their application connectivity and enhance operational efficiency.

ConteXtream

Series A in 2007
ConteXtream is a privately held software company delivering the industry’s first cloud-based network virtualization framework that enables network operators to leverage the power of proven virtualization and grid technologies to extract more value and profitability from their broadband networks. The ConteXtream Service Delivery Grid delivers higher network performance at a lower cost per subscriber while enabling operators to customize applications on a per-session, per- subscriber basis for a unique, highly personalized subscriber experience. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., ConteXtream is backed by leading Silicon Valley and global investors including Benhamou Global Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, Norwest Venture Partners and Sofinnova Ventures as well as Comcast Interactive Capital and Verizon Investments.

Cyan

Series A in 2007
Cyan is an industry-leading, global provider of next generation packet-optical transport solutions with revolutionary multi-layer network planning and management. Providing metro and regional aggregation and transport of packet, TDM and optical services with superior service level agreement (SLA) support, Cyan’s solutions provide the industry’s first and only 3-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations and verification systems to scale, extend and simplify networks for more profitable service offerings. Recognized as the industry’s first purpose-built packet-optical transport system, Cyan’s solutions modularly support Carrier Ethernet services (MEF) with connection oriented Ethernet transport, SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM and ROADM functions in a highly cost-effective and scalable manner from the access edge to the network core. The ability to support 10G services today, while laying a foundation for future 100G services has enabled Cyan’s customers to deploy field-proven solutions for key applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, broadband backhaul (middle-mile), data center connectivity and interconnect, and wholesale services transport for metro, state-wide, regional, national, multi-national and Enterprise networks across North America and Europe. Founded in Petaluma, California in 2006, Cyan is lead by a team of industry veterans with a track record of successful innovation in communications transport and access networks around the world.

Veraz Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in providing voice infrastructure solutions designed for both wireline and wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products focused on bandwidth optimization, including media gateways, session bandwidth optimizers, and digital circuit multiplication equipment. Additionally, Veraz Networks provides switching products that utilize the Internet protocol multimedia subsystem, as well as session border controllers and network-adaptive border controllers. Their solutions enable service providers to efficiently transport, convert, and manage voice and data traffic over various network types, including time-division multiplexing and IP networks. The company also offers professional services such as hardware and software maintenance, installation, and training. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veraz Networks sells its products through both direct and indirect sales channels.

ClairMail

Series B in 2006
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a technology platform that enables financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-sell opportunities and achieving measurable cost savings. ClairMail's solutions allow institutions of all sizes to engage with their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and a unique two-way alerting system. The platform also supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used.

LifeSize

Series D in 2006
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

Reliance Globalcom

Venture Round in 2006
Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider. Reliance Globalcom brings together the synergies of Reliance Communications Global Business encompassing Enterprise Services, Capacity Sales, Managed Services and a highly successful bouquet of Retail products & services comprising of Global Voice, Internet Solutions and Value Added Services. The company serves over 2100 enterprises, 200 carriers and 2.2 million retail customers in 163 countries across 6 continents.

LifeSize

Series C in 2005
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

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.

ClairMail

Series A in 2005
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a technology platform that enables financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-sell opportunities and achieving measurable cost savings. ClairMail's solutions allow institutions of all sizes to engage with their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and a unique two-way alerting system. The platform also supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used.

Yipes

Series C in 2005
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Reliance Globalcom

Venture Round in 2005
Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider. Reliance Globalcom brings together the synergies of Reliance Communications Global Business encompassing Enterprise Services, Capacity Sales, Managed Services and a highly successful bouquet of Retail products & services comprising of Global Voice, Internet Solutions and Value Added Services. The company serves over 2100 enterprises, 200 carriers and 2.2 million retail customers in 163 countries across 6 continents.

Telcontar

Series B in 2005
Telcontar is a worldwide provider of total location-based solutions for in-vehicle, Internet and wireless platforms. Using the Telcontar premier spatial software platform, our patented automated user notification technology and carefully chosen industry partners, Telcontar can help its customers provide complete, real-time, highly scalable solutions for navigation, mobile safety, security and convenience. Our customers include Yahoo!, Rand McNally, ATX technologies, Criticom International, Satronics and Hutchison 3G.

Airespace

Series D in 2004
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

LifeSize

Series B in 2004
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

Airespace

Series C in 2003
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

ZettaCom

Series C in 2003
ZettaCom, Inc. manufactures and supplies chipset solutions to core multi-service switch and router original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

SkyStream Networks

Venture Round in 2003
SkyStream Networks develops market-leading networking solutions for advanced video and IP services. Our solutions enable our service provider, enterprise and federal customers to deliver enhanced video and IP services cost-effectively over wired and wireless networks. SkyStream's customers and partners include BT, Clear Channel Worldwide, Convergent Media, EchoStar Communications Corporation, Gilat, New Skies Satellites, Safeway, Telefonica and Telespazio.

LifeSize

Series A in 2003
LifeSize Communications Inc. specializes in cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large corporations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of products such as Lifesize Cloud, which provides seamless video meeting connectivity, and Lifesize Icon Flex, designed for small meeting spaces. Their offerings also include Lifesize Share, a wireless content-sharing solution, and Lifesize Dash, a software platform for real-time collaboration. LifeSize has earned recognition for its customer satisfaction and technological innovation, notably being the first to offer 4K video conferencing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, financial services, and government. LifeSize operates globally, with additional offices in multiple countries and is currently a subsidiary of Serenova, LLC.

NTT Global Networks

Series C in 2003
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.

BRECIS Communications

Series C in 2003
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

Veraz Networks

Series A in 2003
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in providing voice infrastructure solutions designed for both wireline and wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products focused on bandwidth optimization, including media gateways, session bandwidth optimizers, and digital circuit multiplication equipment. Additionally, Veraz Networks provides switching products that utilize the Internet protocol multimedia subsystem, as well as session border controllers and network-adaptive border controllers. Their solutions enable service providers to efficiently transport, convert, and manage voice and data traffic over various network types, including time-division multiplexing and IP networks. The company also offers professional services such as hardware and software maintenance, installation, and training. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veraz Networks sells its products through both direct and indirect sales channels.

Airespace

Series B in 2002
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

Inkra Networks

Series B in 2002
Inkra Networks develops carrier systems that deliver streamlined and enhanced services to internet data centers. Its virtual service architecture (VSA) offers network security, business continuity, and performance solutions. The company’s VSA virtualizes and integrates the functionality and management of multiple firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, load balancers, and other security and business continuity appliances on a single system. It develops and builds data communications equipment to support IP services deployment for internet service providers. The company’s solutions are commercially deployed in service provider, enterprise, and government networks worldwide. Inkra Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California.

Yipes

Series A in 2002
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Resonext Communications

Series C in 2002
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Spinnaker Networks

Series B in 2002
Spinnaker Networks supplies scalable system architectures, distributed file systems and equipment, clustering technologies, and other communication equipment. It is an internet equipment provider that is developing highly engineered products to enable the delivery of emerging broadband services. Spinnaker Networks was founded in 1999 by six industry professionals with extensive network and file system experience. Spinnaker Networks is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of February 18, 2004, Spinnaker Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.

Resonext Communications

Series C in 2002
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Silicon Access Networks

Series D in 2002
Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

NexVerse Networks

Venture Round in 2001
NexVerse Networks supplies generation softswitch solutions based on the ipVerse ControlSwitch platform. The company was founded in October 2001 and is based in San Jose, California.

NTT Global Networks

Series B in 2001
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.

Megisto Systems

Series B in 2001
Megisto Systems specializes in the development of hardware and software solutions for telecom companies. The company provides a software-based subscriber services switch known as MSDS, which facilitates real-time prepaid and event-based charging, as well as subscriber service control. This technology enables mobile wireless and networking companies to enhance their service offerings, delivering profitable and personalized experiences to mobile data subscribers. Additionally, Megisto's hardware connects mobile wireless subscribers to various data services, supporting the infrastructure necessary for effective telecommunications.

ShoreTel

Venture Round in 2001
ShoreTel, based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and sale of Internet Protocol (IP) communications systems for enterprises both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including IP phones, voice switches, service appliances, and unified messaging systems that facilitate seamless communication across multiple locations through a single telecommunications system. ShoreTel's products also include a management application for IT administrators, a contact center solution for efficient routing of incoming communications, and mobility options for smartphone users. In addition to its core offerings, ShoreTel provides custom application development, training, system design, installation, and ongoing support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large businesses, as well as public institutions across various sectors such as healthcare, education, and government. Founded in 1996, ShoreTel has established itself as a key player in the IP telecom market.

ZettaCom

Series B in 2001
ZettaCom, Inc. manufactures and supplies chipset solutions to core multi-service switch and router original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

BRECIS Communications

Series B in 2001
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

Resonext Communications

Series B in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Inkra Networks

Series A in 2000
Inkra Networks develops carrier systems that deliver streamlined and enhanced services to internet data centers. Its virtual service architecture (VSA) offers network security, business continuity, and performance solutions. The company’s VSA virtualizes and integrates the functionality and management of multiple firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, load balancers, and other security and business continuity appliances on a single system. It develops and builds data communications equipment to support IP services deployment for internet service providers. The company’s solutions are commercially deployed in service provider, enterprise, and government networks worldwide. Inkra Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California.

Silicon Access Networks

Series C in 2000
Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

ipVerse

Series C in 2000
ipVerse is a technology company founded in 1998 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in software-based switches that facilitate the delivery of converged voice and data services over both wireline and wireless networks. The company's flagship product, the ipVerse ControlSwitch, serves as a carrier-class application and call control platform, offering traditional voice services alongside innovative voice-data solutions. These advanced software switches are designed to enhance the convergence of voice and data communications while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. By providing a seamless migration path from existing voice networks to next-generation data networks, ipVerse enables service providers to efficiently deploy new revenue-generating services.

MobileSys

Series C in 2000
MobileSys is a developer of software solutions that integrate message delivery for wireless devices including cell phones, pagers, and PDA's and enterprise-wide applications, such as CRM, sales force automation, email, help desk and more. Its products include EtherPage Wireless Messaging Server, MobileSys MX Wireless Messaging Engine and the MobileSys Wireless Data Network all providing a platform for enterprise and eBusinesses.

Framework Technologies

Series C in 2000
As of December 20, 2004, Framework Technologies Corporation was acquired by Centric Software, Inc. Framework Technologies Corporation is a product development software provider. It allows product development teams and the suppliers to communicate more effectively. The software (ActiveProject) designed by Framework allows communication to be managed, information to be accessed from anywhere, real-time online reviews, the production of a customized website and more. Framework has worked with General Electric, Lucent Technologies, and has partnered with Moen, Phizer, Delta Airlines, and others. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

BRECIS Communications

Series A in 2000
BRECIS Communications, a communications company focused on leading-edge, broadband multi-service network processor architectures.

MobileStar Network

Series B in 2000
The MobileStarSM Network was designed with the mobile professional in mind. With over 130 active sites, MobileStar has the largest wireless broadband footprint in the world. MobileStar has sites in 18 of the top 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas and almost 60% of the top 50. More locations mean more chance that there is a MobileStar location where you are traveling.

Resonext Communications

Series A in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Wired Business

Venture Round in 2000
Wired Business is a facilities-based provider of broadband data communications services. Wired Business provides broadband Internet access to multi-tenant office buildings through the building's existing copper infrastructure. Quickly, easily, and with no construction or cost the building is rejuvenated -- ready for the 21st century, and ready to serve the data and communications needs of all its tenants. Their Wired Building services are high-bandwidth and all digital ensuring the highest quality service available. Every building is designed to be its own data communications POP (point of presence) thereby guaranteeing the most reliable service available at the most cost effective prices. By having a presence in the building, They are also able to provide service more quickly than any other solution. High speed Internet access can be turned on in a matter of hours, instead of 30 or more days. It also allows us to custom tailor a solution to fit your exact needs and specifications.

Yipes

Series B in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Yipes

Series A in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Silicon Access Networks

Series B in 2000
Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

Gold Wire Technology

Venture Round in 2000
Gold Wire Technology provides network configuration management tools for large data communication distributors. It is a software company that offers software to control and manage configuration of services for internet service distributors. It develops, sells, and supports multi-vendor infrastructure integrity assurance solutions for enterprises with revenue or compliance-critical networks in the financial services, retail, automotive, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. Gold Wire Technology is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1997 and the company was acquired by Intelliden on August 9, 2004.

Shoreline Teleworks

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

Spinnaker Networks

Series A in 2000
Spinnaker Networks supplies scalable system architectures, distributed file systems and equipment, clustering technologies, and other communication equipment. It is an internet equipment provider that is developing highly engineered products to enable the delivery of emerging broadband services. Spinnaker Networks was founded in 1999 by six industry professionals with extensive network and file system experience. Spinnaker Networks is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of February 18, 2004, Spinnaker Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.

Advanced Telecom Group

Private Equity Round in 1999
Advanced Telecom Group is a telecommunications service provider based in Washington. The company offers services related to telephone and voice mail systems installations, service, and repair. It also offers voice, data, fiber, and video cabling services.

ipVerse

Series B in 1999
ipVerse is a technology company founded in 1998 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in software-based switches that facilitate the delivery of converged voice and data services over both wireline and wireless networks. The company's flagship product, the ipVerse ControlSwitch, serves as a carrier-class application and call control platform, offering traditional voice services alongside innovative voice-data solutions. These advanced software switches are designed to enhance the convergence of voice and data communications while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. By providing a seamless migration path from existing voice networks to next-generation data networks, ipVerse enables service providers to efficiently deploy new revenue-generating services.

Extreme Networks

Series B in 1997
Extreme Networks, based in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1996 and specializes in designing, building, and installing advanced Ethernet solutions to address complex challenges in network connectivity and IP-based communications. The company focuses on providing cloud networking solutions, delivering a unified platform for managing wired and wireless infrastructure, including switches and software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). Their offerings include both hardware and software components, ensuring a comprehensive networking experience for users. Extreme Networks serves a global market, with approximately half of its revenue generated in the Americas and the remainder from regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Extreme Networks

Series A in 1996
Extreme Networks, based in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1996 and specializes in designing, building, and installing advanced Ethernet solutions to address complex challenges in network connectivity and IP-based communications. The company focuses on providing cloud networking solutions, delivering a unified platform for managing wired and wireless infrastructure, including switches and software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). Their offerings include both hardware and software components, ensuring a comprehensive networking experience for users. Extreme Networks serves a global market, with approximately half of its revenue generated in the Americas and the remainder from regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
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