Oak Investment Partners is a multi-stage venture capital and private equity firm. Oak focuses on high-growth opportunities in the Information Technology, Internet and Consumer, Financial Services Technology, Healthcare Information and Services, and Clean Energy sectors. It is specialized in investments in buyouts, spinouts, growth equity, mid-to-late stage financings to private businesses, and PIPE investments to public companies. It generally, targets investments between $10 million and $150 million. Since 1978, the firm has invested $9 billion in over 525 companies around the world, earning the trust of entrepreneurs with a senior team that delivers steady guidance, deep domain expertise and a consistent investment philosophy. The firm also specializes in startup investments, emerging growth, recapitalization, industry consolidation. It invests in wireless communications, information technology, enterprise software and services, software outsourced services, broadband and consumer Internet, digital media and new media, semiconductors, financial services information technology, healthcare services, clean energy, and consumer retail and restaurants sectors. The firm primarily invests in the United States with selected investments in Europe, Israel, India, South Korea, and China. Oak Investment Partners was founded in 1978 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut with additional offices in Norwalk, Connecticut, Palo Alto, California, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Grace Ames
COO and General Partner
Bandel Carano
Managing Partner
Ed Glassmeyer
Founder and General Partner
Angel Saad Gómez
Venture Partner
Fred Harman
Managing Partner
Tom Huseby
Venture Partner
Scot Jarvis
Venture Partner
Allan Kwan
Venture Partner
Past deals in TMT
Airspan Networks
Post in 2021
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions that deliver high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. Airspan’s products serve operators and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation, and public safety around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands covering from 700MHz up to 6GHz. Its products have been deployed in over 100 countries by 500 operators, 100 of which use Airspan’s 4G products. Airspan has a unique combination of in-house skills addressing the LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies and develops industry-leading products by combining these technologies in innovative ways in order to deliver new and advanced solutions. Airspan offers a comprehensive range of products to meet the connectivity requirements of a wide variety of applications. With a pioneering suite of 4G radio access network (RAN) products, Airspan delivers first-ever solutions to bridge connectivity gaps, provide improved end-user personal broadband experiences, and connect a myriad of vertical market organizations to reliable, robust 4G broadband. Airspan was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2019
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2017
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Attivio
Series E in 2016
Attivio puts search at the core of every enterprise. We efficiently help our customers uncover truths and surface insights that transform productivity, create greater customer intimacy, and decrease risk. Fortune 1000 companies use Attivio to deliver answers and insights into Customer Support, Unified Digital Workplace, and Risk Avoidance scenarios across their organization. By easily integrating every data source into one always-learning, machine learning-based search platform, Attivio enables enterprises to answer the most complex questions, by providing immediate insight across all information, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. For more information, please visit www.attivio.com.
Benestra
Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing a wide range of services to businesses. Its offerings include voice, data, internet, and hosting services, all of which come with contractually guaranteed quality. By focusing on B2B solutions, Benestra aims to deliver reliable telecommunications infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its clients.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2013
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Brightcom Group (formerly LYCOS Internet)
Venture Round in 2011
Brightcom Group consolidates Ad-tech, New Media and IoT based businesses across the globe, primarily in the digital eco-system. Clients include leading blue chip advertisers like Airtel, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Hyundai Motors, ICICI Bank, ITC, ING, Lenovo, LIC, Maruti Suzuki, MTV, P&G, Qatar Airways, Samsung, Viacom, Sony, Star India, Vodafone, Titan, and Unilever. Publishers include Facebook, LinkedIn, MSN, Twitter, and Yahoo! Brightcom works with agencies like Havas Digital, JWT, Mediacom, Mindshare, Neo@Ogilvy, Ogilvy One, OMD, Satchi&Satchi, TBWA, and ZenithOptiMedia, to name a few. Brightcom consumer products division is focused on IoT. Our LIFE product is dedicated to the future of communication and information management in which everyday objects will be connected to the internet, also known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT). Brightcom group’s renowned global presence, including in the US, Israel, Latin America ME, Western Europe and Asia Pacific regions, positions us at the forefront of the digital landscape, enabling us to support partners in their efforts to leverage and benefit from current global trends. We have the technological platform and human knowledge to do so.
Kineto Wireless
Debt Financing in 2010
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
Airspan Networks
Post in 2009
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions that deliver high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. Airspan’s products serve operators and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation, and public safety around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands covering from 700MHz up to 6GHz. Its products have been deployed in over 100 countries by 500 operators, 100 of which use Airspan’s 4G products. Airspan has a unique combination of in-house skills addressing the LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies and develops industry-leading products by combining these technologies in innovative ways in order to deliver new and advanced solutions. Airspan offers a comprehensive range of products to meet the connectivity requirements of a wide variety of applications. With a pioneering suite of 4G radio access network (RAN) products, Airspan delivers first-ever solutions to bridge connectivity gaps, provide improved end-user personal broadband experiences, and connect a myriad of vertical market organizations to reliable, robust 4G broadband. Airspan was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
Staccato Communications
Venture Round in 2008
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
Kineto Wireless
Series D in 2008
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
NeoPhotonics
Venture Round in 2008
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.
NextG Networks
Venture Round in 2008
NextG Networks specializes in enhancing mobile wireless infrastructure by designing, building, owning, and operating Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks. These networks are tailored to improve wireless performance by providing increased voice quality, better call handling, reduced dropped calls, enhanced mobile coverage, faster file transfers, and superior video quality. NextG balances the aesthetic preferences of communities with the performance requirements of wireless carriers, utilizing innovative fiber-optic architecture and low-impact equipment. Their networks are protocol and frequency neutral, accommodating a range of wireless technologies and standards. Serving residential, urban, and challenging zoning areas across the United States, NextG Networks caters to various wireless carriers, ensuring improved connectivity and user experience.
Zayo Group
Venture Round in 2007
Zayo Group is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, government agencies, and large enterprises in various sectors such as healthcare. The company specializes in delivering both lit services and dark fiber products, ensuring robust connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo Group offers carrier-neutral colocation facilities and cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing connectivity options for its customers and enabling them to improve their operational capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Zayo Group supports the advancement of its clients' capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Artimi
Series B in 2007
Artimi a fables semiconductor company, engages in the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs for the delivery of high speed wireless connectivity in portable consumer electronics devices. The company offers silicon solutions for high bandwidth wireless connectivity based on ultra wideband technologies. Its products include MAC controllers, wireless USB evaluation kits, wireless USB adaptor reference design kits, hard disk drive reference design kits, and printer reference design kits.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2007
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
Digital Media Group
Series B in 2007
Digital Media Group operates digital media networks inside subway systems. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in China.
Artimi
Series B in 2006
Artimi a fables semiconductor company, engages in the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs for the delivery of high speed wireless connectivity in portable consumer electronics devices. The company offers silicon solutions for high bandwidth wireless connectivity based on ultra wideband technologies. Its products include MAC controllers, wireless USB evaluation kits, wireless USB adaptor reference design kits, hard disk drive reference design kits, and printer reference design kits.
MobiTV
Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
MobiTV
Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
PWRF
Series C in 2006
PWRF is a fabless semiconductor company that continues to commercialize the industry's first digital RF power amplifier module for wireless infrastructure. The company's proprietary Class M technology is a digital MCPA module that simultaneously sets new industry benchmarks for cost, size and efficiency. Based in Austin, Texas, PWRF is a privately held company.
Parlano
Series B in 2006
Parlano, acquired by Microsoft for an undisclosed amount in 2007, is the maker of MindAlign enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging products. The MindAlign product series is a mix between email and chat platform created for business use. Microsoft plans on using the communication platform to improve Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Office Communicator. The MindAlign platform mixes the asynchronous nature of email with the real-time nature of IM to allow groups to have "persistent group chat" around "business-critical topics". They also claim that the product helps to unclutter your information silos. All their enterprise-level jargon will fit in perfectly with Microsoft.
Movaz Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.
White Rock Networks
Venture Round in 2005
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.
Airgo Networks
Series E in 2005
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Talisma
Venture Round in 2005
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software, utilizing over 22 years of experience and technological expertise to assist businesses and educational institutions. The company's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by these organizations, delivering efficient results. Talisma's software integrates various communication tools, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone systems, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. This integration is complemented by comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base, enabling users to enhance their customer interaction capabilities effectively.
Parlano
Series A in 2004
Parlano, acquired by Microsoft for an undisclosed amount in 2007, is the maker of MindAlign enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging products. The MindAlign product series is a mix between email and chat platform created for business use. Microsoft plans on using the communication platform to improve Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Office Communicator. The MindAlign platform mixes the asynchronous nature of email with the real-time nature of IM to allow groups to have "persistent group chat" around "business-critical topics". They also claim that the product helps to unclutter your information silos. All their enterprise-level jargon will fit in perfectly with Microsoft.
Airspan Networks
Post in 2004
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions that deliver high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. Airspan’s products serve operators and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation, and public safety around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands covering from 700MHz up to 6GHz. Its products have been deployed in over 100 countries by 500 operators, 100 of which use Airspan’s 4G products. Airspan has a unique combination of in-house skills addressing the LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies and develops industry-leading products by combining these technologies in innovative ways in order to deliver new and advanced solutions. Airspan offers a comprehensive range of products to meet the connectivity requirements of a wide variety of applications. With a pioneering suite of 4G radio access network (RAN) products, Airspan delivers first-ever solutions to bridge connectivity gaps, provide improved end-user personal broadband experiences, and connect a myriad of vertical market organizations to reliable, robust 4G broadband. Airspan was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
Wave7 Optics
Venture Round in 2004
Wave7 Optics is the industry leader in optical broadband access systems, with an expanding Fiber-to-thePremise (FTTP) product portfolio featuring a variety of architectural options, based on IP and Ethernet standards for triple-play voice, video and data services. The company's universal access platform Trident7TM and Last Mile LinkTM systems are rapidly gaining market share around the world with service providers in the IOC, CLEC, cable MSO, municipal, utilities and real estate development categories.
Artimi
Series A in 2004
Artimi a fables semiconductor company, engages in the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs for the delivery of high speed wireless connectivity in portable consumer electronics devices. The company offers silicon solutions for high bandwidth wireless connectivity based on ultra wideband technologies. Its products include MAC controllers, wireless USB evaluation kits, wireless USB adaptor reference design kits, hard disk drive reference design kits, and printer reference design kits.
Tele Atlas
Series A in 2004
Tele Atlas is a leading provider of digital maps and dynamic content, specializing in geographical mapping solutions for automotive navigation systems. The company offers comprehensive content for a range of navigation and location-based services, as well as geospatial and database products. Its services cater to manufacturers of automotive navigation systems and companies that deliver mapping solutions through mobile and internet platforms. By providing rich geographical data, Tele Atlas enables its clients to enhance their navigation and location services effectively.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2004
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
NeoPhotonics
Series B in 2004
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.
Airgo Networks
Series D in 2004
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Wave7 Optics
Series C in 2003
Wave7 Optics is the industry leader in optical broadband access systems, with an expanding Fiber-to-thePremise (FTTP) product portfolio featuring a variety of architectural options, based on IP and Ethernet standards for triple-play voice, video and data services. The company's universal access platform Trident7TM and Last Mile LinkTM systems are rapidly gaining market share around the world with service providers in the IOC, CLEC, cable MSO, municipal, utilities and real estate development categories.
Talisma
Venture Round in 2003
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software, utilizing over 22 years of experience and technological expertise to assist businesses and educational institutions. The company's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by these organizations, delivering efficient results. Talisma's software integrates various communication tools, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone systems, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. This integration is complemented by comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base, enabling users to enhance their customer interaction capabilities effectively.
Leapstone Systems
Series B in 2003
Leapstone Systems, Inc. specializes in communication software solutions tailored for network operators in the United States. The company offers the Communications Convergence Engine, a versatile software platform that allows operators to design, package, deploy, and manage a variety of content and services. This includes the CCE serviceBROKER, which facilitates the integration of diverse services such as voice and IPTV across multiple networks and devices. By providing a unified platform for creating and managing converged service bundles, Leapstone Systems enables wireline, wireless, and cable operators to enhance their service offerings and improve customer experiences.
White Rock Networks
Series D in 2002
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.
CommVerge Solutions
Venture Round in 2002
CommVerge Solutions is one of the leading network services company in the Asia Pacific region, providing superior professional services as well as advanced network and application solutions to Telecom Service Providers throughout the region. Since its inception in 1999, CommVerge has achieved rapid growth earning the trust and confidence of many of the telecom and mobile operators involving the design, implementation and maintenance of converged voice and data networks, mobile network infrastructure, as well as 3G, LTE, WiMAX and IMS application platforms. With a services team of dedicated and experienced network planners, technical sales & support staff and project implementation experts, CommVerge has an established track record in providing end-to-end, fully integrated and optimized solutions for the networks of the future using the best-of-breed solutions and technologies available. With the needs of the service providers in mind where cost effectiveness and resilient solutions form an integral part, CommVerge Solutions will evaluate and undertake a vigorous selection of the best-of-breed products from established vendors worldwide. Products and technologies selected will be integrated into end-to-end solutions to help service providers improve price performance of their existing or planned networks, offering value creation or cost savings in the implementation of these solutions. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CommVerge Solutions has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Brunei, and Los Angeles, California. The best people applying best practices for best results - these words describe CommVerge Solutions' corporate philosophy and the advantage they bring to network deployment projects, starting from conception of an idea to implementation and beyond.
Movaz Networks
Series C in 2002
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.
LizardTech
Series F in 2002
For more than two decades, LizardTech has delivered innovative software products for managing, accessing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer and file format. The MrSID format is supported in all major GIS applications. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo and is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Talisma
Series C in 2001
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software, utilizing over 22 years of experience and technological expertise to assist businesses and educational institutions. The company's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by these organizations, delivering efficient results. Talisma's software integrates various communication tools, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone systems, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. This integration is complemented by comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base, enabling users to enhance their customer interaction capabilities effectively.
United Messaging
Series C in 2000
United Messaging, Inc. provides enterprise messaging solutions that deliver hosted e-mail and collaboration services to business enterprises internationally. It provides electronic messaging network, consulting, and mailgration services, as well as hosted Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, and Internet Messaging applications. United Messaging, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania; and London, England. It has a network operations center in Malvern, Pennsylvania, as well as engineering facilities in Chantilly, Virginia.
LizardTech
Series E in 2000
For more than two decades, LizardTech has delivered innovative software products for managing, accessing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer and file format. The MrSID format is supported in all major GIS applications. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo and is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Talisma
Series A in 2000
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software, utilizing over 22 years of experience and technological expertise to assist businesses and educational institutions. The company's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by these organizations, delivering efficient results. Talisma's software integrates various communication tools, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone systems, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. This integration is complemented by comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base, enabling users to enhance their customer interaction capabilities effectively.
Sphera Optical Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Sphera Optical Networks, Inc. specializes in designing and developing optical metropolitan networks tailored for internet service providers (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), and global service providers. The company offers a range of services, including point-to-point connections, HUB services, optical virtual private networks, and comprehensive network management solutions. Additionally, Sphera provides resources such as metrohub white papers to support its clients in optimizing their network infrastructures.
Comstellar Technologies
Series A in 2000
At Comstellar Technologies, Inc., we're building a major technology company with a singular focus on communications infrastructure utilizing a innovative operating model. We're focusing on communications infrastructure because that's increasingly central to all technologies. The possibilities are endless, the opportunities are worldwide, and the demand is explosive.
Symmetry Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Symmetry Communications is creating the "Information Super Sky Way" of seamless global IP-based services for mobile wireless users. They are a leading provider of wireless packet data solutions for Internet and next-generation telecommunications services. Their packet data solutions enable wireless network operators to provide flexible service differentiation and new data services to market quicker than ever before.
Teloquent Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Teloquent Communications is a provider of virtual call center solutions that cater to businesses and professionals by facilitating customer interactions through both web and traditional telephone channels. Established in June 1989 and located in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company specializes in integrating voice, data, video, and web inquiries to enhance communication efficiency. Teloquent Communications also develops software solutions for call center networking, virtual offices, and telecommuting, addressing the diverse needs of modern customer service environments. In December 2003, the company was acquired by Syntellect, expanding its capabilities and reach in the industry.
White Rock Networks
Series B in 2000
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.
Telica
Series B in 2000
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in VoIP and broadband switching systems. It offers intelligent solutions that enable service providers to deliver reliable data and voice services over public networks. By aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions, Telica's systems support both narrowband and broadband access through a unified broadband packet network. The company is particularly focused on serving incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), leveraging its expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networking to enhance service delivery.
LizardTech
Series C in 2000
For more than two decades, LizardTech has delivered innovative software products for managing, accessing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer and file format. The MrSID format is supported in all major GIS applications. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo and is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Tellium
Venture Round in 2000
Tellium specializes in high-speed, high-capacity optical solutions designed for service providers globally. The company is a pioneer in the development of intelligent optical switches, specifically the Aurora Optical Switch™ family, which, along with the StarNet Software Suite™, facilitates a straightforward and cost-effective transition to next-generation public networks. These optical switches are integral to the core of telecommunications networks, effectively managing the flow of optical signals that carry voice, video, and data traffic over fiber-optic cables. Through its innovative technology, Tellium aims to simplify and optimize network operations for its clients.
Qtera
Series B in 1999
Qtera Corporation, founded in 1988 by Fahri Diner and based in Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in the development of photonic transport systems aimed at telecommunication service providers. The company serves both new IP-based carriers and traditional long-distance carriers, offering solutions that enable low-cost bandwidth by eliminating the need for opto-electronic regeneration in ultra-high-capacity networks. Through its innovative technology, Qtera addresses the growing demands of the telecommunications industry for efficient and scalable data transport.
Airspan Networks
Series B in 1998
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions that deliver high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. Airspan’s products serve operators and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation, and public safety around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands covering from 700MHz up to 6GHz. Its products have been deployed in over 100 countries by 500 operators, 100 of which use Airspan’s 4G products. Airspan has a unique combination of in-house skills addressing the LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies and develops industry-leading products by combining these technologies in innovative ways in order to deliver new and advanced solutions. Airspan offers a comprehensive range of products to meet the connectivity requirements of a wide variety of applications. With a pioneering suite of 4G radio access network (RAN) products, Airspan delivers first-ever solutions to bridge connectivity gaps, provide improved end-user personal broadband experiences, and connect a myriad of vertical market organizations to reliable, robust 4G broadband. Airspan was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
Soapstone Networks
Series B in 1998
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Soapstone Networks
Series A in 1997
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Tellium
Venture Round in 1997
Tellium specializes in high-speed, high-capacity optical solutions designed for service providers globally. The company is a pioneer in the development of intelligent optical switches, specifically the Aurora Optical Switch™ family, which, along with the StarNet Software Suite™, facilitates a straightforward and cost-effective transition to next-generation public networks. These optical switches are integral to the core of telecommunications networks, effectively managing the flow of optical signals that carry voice, video, and data traffic over fiber-optic cables. Through its innovative technology, Tellium aims to simplify and optimize network operations for its clients.
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