Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures, established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, serves as the venture capital investment arm of Qualcomm. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, automotive, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, mobile technology, and extended reality. Qualcomm Ventures manages several regional funds to foster innovation in key markets, including dedicated funds for East Asia and Europe. Its portfolio features over 140 active companies and has achieved significant financial success, including multiple exits valued at over one billion dollars. Qualcomm Ventures typically invests between $500,000 and $10 million, targeting ventures with strong growth potential that align with Qualcomm's strategic interests in advancing next-generation technologies.

Michel Glezer

Director

Tushar Gupta

Senior Director

Carlos Kokron

Vice President and Managing Director of North America

Yan Li

Director

Quinn Li

Senior Vice President and Global Head

Song Mao

Senior Investment Director

Boaz Peer

Senior Investment Director, Israel and Europe

James Shen

Vice President

Varsha Tagare

Senior Director

Richard Tapalaga

Director

Albert Wang

Senior Investment Director

Nan Zhou

Director

Past deals in Cloud Services

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.

Nuvemshop

Series E in 2021
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online business easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.

floLIVE

Series B in 2021
floLIVE provides global, secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. Its platform comprises local core networks that provide local connectivity while being centrally managed and controlled over the cloud. This unique approach enables enterprises to benefit from high performance, secure and regulatory-compliant local connectivity with the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud-native platform. floLIVE offers a complete, cloud-based IoT eco-system that includes a core network with integrated device management, Inventory, and Billing services – all provided as-a-service and support a pay-as-you-grow business model.

Nuvemshop

Series D in 2021
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online business easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.

Pensando

Venture Round in 2020
Pensando Systems, Inc. develops a distributed computing platform aimed at enhancing cloud, networking, storage, and security services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, with an office in Bengaluru, India, the company focuses on transforming existing IT infrastructures into secure and efficient environments that meet the demands of next-generation applications. Its platform is designed to execute a comprehensive software stack that delivers services at cloud scale, facilitating rapid and secure operations. Pensando collaborates with leading firms in cloud, enterprise, storage, and telecommunications, and has formed partnerships with major industry players to further enhance its offerings.

Azion

Venture Round in 2020
Azion Technologies LLC operates an edge computing platform that enables developers and service providers to enhance application performance and security. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Brazil and Hong Kong, Azion provides tools for building and deploying serverless applications, implementing zero trust security architectures, and facilitating content delivery from the edge. The platform also supports the development of low-latency applications, IoT solutions, and virtualization of infrastructure for service providers. By leveraging edge computing, Azion helps clients save significantly compared to traditional solutions while delivering reliable and innovative services across various sectors, including e-commerce, gaming, finance, and media. The company's approach democratizes access to advanced infrastructure, enabling customers to build and scale applications globally while ensuring performance, security, and compliance.

Nuvemshop

Series C in 2020
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online business easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.

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.

floLIVE

Series B in 2020
floLIVE provides global, secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. Its platform comprises local core networks that provide local connectivity while being centrally managed and controlled over the cloud. This unique approach enables enterprises to benefit from high performance, secure and regulatory-compliant local connectivity with the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud-native platform. floLIVE offers a complete, cloud-based IoT eco-system that includes a core network with integrated device management, Inventory, and Billing services – all provided as-a-service and support a pay-as-you-grow business model.

ScyllaDB

Series C in 2019
ScyllaDB is a developer of high-performance column-store database software, specifically designed for data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high throughput. The company offers a NoSQL database that is compatible with Apache Cassandra, delivering performance improvements that are significantly faster than traditional systems. By simplifying data modeling and reducing complexity, ScyllaDB enables users to complete NoSQL projects more efficiently and with fewer errors. Founded as Cloudius Systems, the company initially pioneered unikernel technology with OSv, which was optimized for running single applications on hypervisors. Based in Herzliya, Israel, ScyllaDB also provides customer support services to assist its clients in leveraging their powerful database solutions effectively.

Affirmed Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

GizWits

Venture Round in 2018
GizWits is a smart hardware self-development and cloud service platform. It launched China's first PaaS and SaaS platform. It is China's largest Internet of things development platform, China's first technology incubation platform, and China's largest Internet of Things developer community. The company was founded in 2005 in the United States in New York and Guangzhou, China, is a returnee entrepreneurial company.

ScyllaDB

Series C in 2018
ScyllaDB is a developer of high-performance column-store database software, specifically designed for data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high throughput. The company offers a NoSQL database that is compatible with Apache Cassandra, delivering performance improvements that are significantly faster than traditional systems. By simplifying data modeling and reducing complexity, ScyllaDB enables users to complete NoSQL projects more efficiently and with fewer errors. Founded as Cloudius Systems, the company initially pioneered unikernel technology with OSv, which was optimized for running single applications on hypervisors. Based in Herzliya, Israel, ScyllaDB also provides customer support services to assist its clients in leveraging their powerful database solutions effectively.

Workspot

Series C in 2018
Workspot, Inc. specializes in mobile Workspace-as-a-Service solutions, enabling IT departments to deliver applications and documents to users' personal mobile devices. Its offerings include a cloud-native architectural foundation called Cloud Desktop Fabric, which supports the delivery of virtual desktops using multi-region public cloud infrastructure. Additionally, Workspot Control allows network administrators to provide essential business applications, such as SAP and SharePoint, on mobile devices. The company's enterprise-ready SaaS platform utilizes global public cloud resources to ensure optimal performance by placing Windows 10 desktops and workstations close to users. Workspot serves a diverse range of industries, including insurance, government, healthcare, banking, technology, and real estate. Established in 2012 and based in Campbell, California, Workspot aims to offer fast implementation, scalability, and predictable pricing, allowing businesses to adapt swiftly to market changes and support remote work initiatives.

MapR

Venture Round in 2017
MapR Technologies, a provider of the industry's next-generation data platform for AI and Analytics, enables enterprises to inject analytics into their business processes to increase revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. MapR addresses the data complexities of high-scale and mission-critical distributed processing from the cloud to the edge, IoT analytics, and container persistence. Global 2000 enterprises trust the MapR Data Platform to help them solve their most complex AI and analytics challenges. Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, SAP, and other leading businesses are all part of the MapR ecosystem.

Cohesity

Series C in 2017
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

Cohesity

Series C in 2017
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

ScyllaDB

Series B in 2017
ScyllaDB is a developer of high-performance column-store database software, specifically designed for data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high throughput. The company offers a NoSQL database that is compatible with Apache Cassandra, delivering performance improvements that are significantly faster than traditional systems. By simplifying data modeling and reducing complexity, ScyllaDB enables users to complete NoSQL projects more efficiently and with fewer errors. Founded as Cloudius Systems, the company initially pioneered unikernel technology with OSv, which was optimized for running single applications on hypervisors. Based in Herzliya, Israel, ScyllaDB also provides customer support services to assist its clients in leveraging their powerful database solutions effectively.

Storj

Seed Round in 2017
Storj Labs Inc. operates a decentralized cloud storage platform that provides secure and cost-effective data storage solutions for developers, businesses, and consumers. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to create a robust cloud environment. By enabling users to rent out their unused hard drive space, Storj capitalizes on the vast supply of underutilized resources, making it possible to deliver cloud storage at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional data centers. The platform enhances security and privacy by distributing data across a decentralized network, effectively eliminating single points of failure and allowing clients to access their files without needing the corresponding private encryption key.

MapR

Venture Round in 2016
MapR Technologies, a provider of the industry's next-generation data platform for AI and Analytics, enables enterprises to inject analytics into their business processes to increase revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. MapR addresses the data complexities of high-scale and mission-critical distributed processing from the cloud to the edge, IoT analytics, and container persistence. Global 2000 enterprises trust the MapR Data Platform to help them solve their most complex AI and analytics challenges. Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, SAP, and other leading businesses are all part of the MapR ecosystem.

WEKA

Series B in 2016
WekaIO has built the world's fastest parallel file system, designed to solve the performance challenges in AI deep learning and technical computing. Matrix, WekaIO’s flagship product, leapfrogs legacy storage infrastructures by delivering the highest performance, lowest latency storage at a fraction of the cost or traditional NAS. WekaIO's software provides a seamless hybrid cloud solution between on-premises data centers and the public cloud. WekaIO has customers in several high performance markets including autonomous vehicle AI training, genomics, financial modeling, EDA, software development, satellite imaging and media and entertainment.

Stratoscale

Series C in 2016
Stratoscale is a cloud infrastructure company that offers cloud data center software solutions tailored for enterprise IT, development teams, and service providers. Its flagship product, Stratoscale Symphony, can be rapidly deployed on standard x86 servers, delivering an experience similar to Amazon Web Services while enhancing existing VMware infrastructure. Stratoscale's technology focuses on virtualization, enabling IT teams to optimize their current infrastructures and create a hyper-converged operating system that utilizes a rack-based design. This innovative approach allows clients to develop a new software foundation for managing and scaling data center operations more efficiently. The company has received substantial investment from notable firms, highlighting its industry significance and potential for growth.

ScyllaDB

Venture Round in 2015
ScyllaDB is a developer of high-performance column-store database software, specifically designed for data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high throughput. The company offers a NoSQL database that is compatible with Apache Cassandra, delivering performance improvements that are significantly faster than traditional systems. By simplifying data modeling and reducing complexity, ScyllaDB enables users to complete NoSQL projects more efficiently and with fewer errors. Founded as Cloudius Systems, the company initially pioneered unikernel technology with OSv, which was optimized for running single applications on hypervisors. Based in Herzliya, Israel, ScyllaDB also provides customer support services to assist its clients in leveraging their powerful database solutions effectively.

Cloudflare

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

Cohesity

Series B in 2015
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

Ravello Systems

Series C in 2015
Ravello Systems Inc. specializes in cloud-based virtualization software solutions, enabling enterprises to encapsulate and run multi-VM applications seamlessly across on-premise and cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of services, including the ability to develop and test VMware/KVM applications with complex networking in major public clouds such as AWS and Google Cloud. It provides virtual training for deploying multi-VM application environments, on-demand OpenStack labs for various purposes, and VMware ESXi lab environments for demos and testing. Ravello Systems is recognized as the first provider of a Cloud Application Hypervisor, allowing users to leverage the public cloud's resources effectively. As of March 2016, Ravello operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation and has received backing from prominent venture capital firms.

Workspot

Series A in 2014
Workspot, Inc. specializes in mobile Workspace-as-a-Service solutions, enabling IT departments to deliver applications and documents to users' personal mobile devices. Its offerings include a cloud-native architectural foundation called Cloud Desktop Fabric, which supports the delivery of virtual desktops using multi-region public cloud infrastructure. Additionally, Workspot Control allows network administrators to provide essential business applications, such as SAP and SharePoint, on mobile devices. The company's enterprise-ready SaaS platform utilizes global public cloud resources to ensure optimal performance by placing Windows 10 desktops and workstations close to users. Workspot serves a diverse range of industries, including insurance, government, healthcare, banking, technology, and real estate. Established in 2012 and based in Campbell, California, Workspot aims to offer fast implementation, scalability, and predictable pricing, allowing businesses to adapt swiftly to market changes and support remote work initiatives.

MapR

Series D in 2014
MapR Technologies, a provider of the industry's next-generation data platform for AI and Analytics, enables enterprises to inject analytics into their business processes to increase revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. MapR addresses the data complexities of high-scale and mission-critical distributed processing from the cloud to the edge, IoT analytics, and container persistence. Global 2000 enterprises trust the MapR Data Platform to help them solve their most complex AI and analytics challenges. Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, SAP, and other leading businesses are all part of the MapR ecosystem.

ClearCare

Series B in 2014
ClearCare, Inc. is a cloud-based technology platform designed to support large and local homecare service providers in managing their operations effectively. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools including customer relationship management, scheduling, billing, payroll, caregiver matching, and human resources management. This integrated system addresses the needs of various stakeholders in home care, including family members, caregivers, agency staff, and healthcare providers, by facilitating efficient communication and streamlined operations. With a focus on enhancing the quality of care for seniors, the platform also incorporates features for reporting, analytics, and point-of-care management. ClearCare operates as a subsidiary of WellSky Corporation, following a significant investment that has fueled its growth in the home care technology sector.

PLUMgrid

Series B in 2014
PLUMgrid is a leading provider of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions that facilitate network virtualization for both public and private cloud environments. Founded in 2011 by experienced professionals from the networking and software sectors, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional locations in Europe and Asia. PLUMgrid specializes in an open networking suite designed for OpenStack, allowing users to efficiently manage multi-tenant virtual network infrastructures. The company has garnered multiple industry awards and recognition for its innovative approach, positioning it as a significant player in the cloud infrastructure market. With support from top-tier venture capital firms, PLUMgrid is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding its global footprint.

Bracket Computing

Series B in 2014
Bracket Computing Inc. develops advanced workload isolation software aimed at enhancing security for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that features crypto-enforced micro-segmentation, ensuring that data is always encrypted both at rest and in motion. Users maintain control over encryption keys while benefiting from data integrity monitoring and forensic capabilities that capture memory at the moment of a breach. Bracket Computing's solutions are designed to prevent the spread of malware and insider threats without compromising the efficiency and agility of cloud operations, thereby safeguarding enterprise systems from external attacks.

ClearCare

Series A in 2012
ClearCare, Inc. is a cloud-based technology platform designed to support large and local homecare service providers in managing their operations effectively. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools including customer relationship management, scheduling, billing, payroll, caregiver matching, and human resources management. This integrated system addresses the needs of various stakeholders in home care, including family members, caregivers, agency staff, and healthcare providers, by facilitating efficient communication and streamlined operations. With a focus on enhancing the quality of care for seniors, the platform also incorporates features for reporting, analytics, and point-of-care management. ClearCare operates as a subsidiary of WellSky Corporation, following a significant investment that has fueled its growth in the home care technology sector.

Capillary Technologies

Series A in 2012
Capillary Technologies Pvt Ltd. specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed for retail marketers to effectively manage and analyze customer data. The company's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite enables retailers to connect with customers through personalized communication and insights, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. Key offerings include Campaign Manager for marketing automation, Lifecycle Marketer for targeted offers, and Loyalty Manager for loyalty program management. Additionally, Capillary provides tools for in-store and online engagement, mobile marketing, and social media integration, which help retailers enhance customer experiences across various channels. With a presence in over 30 countries and a client base featuring prominent brands such as Pizza Hut and Walmart, Capillary supports over 300 million consumers through its platform. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company has expanded its operations internationally, maintaining a focus on innovation to help brands stay attuned to consumer needs.

PowerCloud Systems

Series B in 2011
PowerCloud Systems is the leading software platform provider for enabling Networking as a Service (NaaS). Our CloudCommand technology provides OEMs and service providers with the quickest, most powerful and cost-effective path for adding comprehensive cloud capabilities to their new and existing networking equipment. CloudCommand delivers everything needed to deploy, configure, secure and manage any type of networking device. We're working with the world's leading networking vendors to power their wireless access points and routers, and delivering cloud-managed networking to thousands of organizations.

Gaikai

Series C in 2011
Gaikai Inc. is a video game technology company that specializes in cloud-based gaming solutions. Acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2012, Gaikai plays a pivotal role in enabling game streaming services, including Remote Play for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, as well as the forthcoming PlayStation Now. The company's mission focuses on broadening access to video games, allowing users to easily and instantly play a diverse range of titles across multiple devices. By leveraging advanced streaming technology, Gaikai aims to enhance the gaming experience for a wide audience.

SkyDesk

Venture Round in 2000
Founded in 1996 in San Diego, Calif., as @Backup, newly renamed SkyDesk is the leading provider of services for businesses wanting to provide their customers with a complete Internet storage, file access and sharing, and PC migration solution. By allowing businesses to outsource their storage, retrieval and migration of information, SkyDesk extends its backup technologies to create a user's virtual desktop from which information can be accessed anywhere, anytime. SkyDesk's massively scalable services are endorsed, distributed and marketed by industry leading ISPs, software publishers and hardware manufacturers.
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