Redpoint

Founded in 1999, Redpoint is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It partners with visionary founders to create new markets and invests across seed, early, and growth phases of startups. The firm manages over $4 billion across multiple funds, focusing on technology, media, and alternative energy companies.

Kwesi Acquay

Principal

Alex Bard

Managing Director

Urvashi Barooah

Investor

Logan Bartlett

Managing Director

Jeff Brody

Partner

Past deals in Networking

Bravado

Series B in 2022
Bravado Network, Inc. is a professional community platform tailored for sales professionals, founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company provides online tools and hosts in-person events that empower members to enhance their personal brands, connect with peers, and improve their professional skills. Bravado leverages customer endorsements to establish a trusted network, allowing sales professionals to generate referrals and gain better control over their careers. Through its innovative services, Bravado aims to amplify the voices of sales professionals, fostering a supportive environment that helps them excel in their roles.

Bravado

Series A in 2019
Bravado Network, Inc. is a professional community platform tailored for sales professionals, founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company provides online tools and hosts in-person events that empower members to enhance their personal brands, connect with peers, and improve their professional skills. Bravado leverages customer endorsements to establish a trusted network, allowing sales professionals to generate referrals and gain better control over their careers. Through its innovative services, Bravado aims to amplify the voices of sales professionals, fostering a supportive environment that helps them excel in their roles.

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2018
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

Big Switch Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Big Switch Networks Inc. is a provider of data center networking technologies, focusing on delivering solutions for on-premises enterprise cloud, public cloud, and multi-cloud environments. Established in 2010 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Big Monitoring Fabric, which creates security chains for inline traffic and provides comprehensive visibility across an organization, and Big Cloud Fabric, which utilizes open networking and software-defined networking technology. These solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve business agility, and lower networking costs for organizations of all sizes. Big Switch Networks is also recognized for its contributions to open source communities and maintains strategic partnerships with notable companies in the industry. The company operates globally, with a presence in over 25 countries, and has been a subsidiary of Arista Networks since 2020.

Big Switch Networks

Series C in 2016
Big Switch Networks Inc. is a provider of data center networking technologies, focusing on delivering solutions for on-premises enterprise cloud, public cloud, and multi-cloud environments. Established in 2010 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Big Monitoring Fabric, which creates security chains for inline traffic and provides comprehensive visibility across an organization, and Big Cloud Fabric, which utilizes open networking and software-defined networking technology. These solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve business agility, and lower networking costs for organizations of all sizes. Big Switch Networks is also recognized for its contributions to open source communities and maintains strategic partnerships with notable companies in the industry. The company operates globally, with a presence in over 25 countries, and has been a subsidiary of Arista Networks since 2020.

Yunshan Networks

Series B in 2016
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

Nextdoor

Series D in 2015
Nextdoor operates a social networking platform connecting neighbors globally, fostering local conversations and community support. It offers services like Help Map to assist vulnerable residents during crises. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with operations across multiple countries.

Springpath

Venture Round in 2015
Springpath is a provider of a hyperconverged software solution designed for enterprise storage and data management. The company has developed the industry’s first software-defined data platform that utilizes its patent-pending Hardware Agnostic Log-structure Objects architecture. This platform is engineered to deliver elastic scaling, autonomous management, and a comprehensive enterprise-grade feature set while operating on standard servers. By eliminating the need for traditional network storage, Springpath's data platform seamlessly integrates with existing management tools, enhancing operational efficiency. This approach allows enterprises to independently manage compute, caching, or capacity resources, enabling them to adapt to changing business needs and maintain agility in a silo-free environment.

Yunshan Networks

Series A in 2014
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

Fishing.io

Series A in 2013
Refresh.io is a mobile application that provides users with instant insights about their contacts by leveraging information from social media and the web. The platform gathers data such as profiles, photos, statuses, and shared interests, enabling users to prepare for meetings and strengthen relationships. By delivering relevant background information about individuals, Refresh.io facilitates more meaningful interactions and helps users connect more effectively in both professional and personal settings. This tool is designed for those who want to enhance their networking capabilities without spending excessive time on research.

Yunshan Networks

Seed Round in 2013
Yunshan Networks, founded in December 2011 by a team from Tsinghua University and experienced professionals from various network manufacturers, specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud computing services. The company is a pioneer in applying SDN technology to cloud data center applications. Its core product, DeepFlow, is an advanced SDN controller that enables enterprise customers to establish open and intelligent network service platforms within cloud computing environments. Yunshan Networks is committed to innovation and value creation, offering solutions that facilitate hybrid cloud services and optimize network performance. The company has successfully deployed its technologies in significant sectors such as telecommunications, finance, and the Internet, serving dozens of large data centers across China. With a robust service, sales, and R&D network in major Chinese cities, Yunshan Networks continues to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex virtual network challenges for its clients.

Big Switch Networks

Series B in 2012
Big Switch Networks Inc. is a provider of data center networking technologies, focusing on delivering solutions for on-premises enterprise cloud, public cloud, and multi-cloud environments. Established in 2010 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Big Monitoring Fabric, which creates security chains for inline traffic and provides comprehensive visibility across an organization, and Big Cloud Fabric, which utilizes open networking and software-defined networking technology. These solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve business agility, and lower networking costs for organizations of all sizes. Big Switch Networks is also recognized for its contributions to open source communities and maintains strategic partnerships with notable companies in the industry. The company operates globally, with a presence in over 25 countries, and has been a subsidiary of Arista Networks since 2020.

WiChorus

Series C in 2008
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

WiChorus

Series B in 2007
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

TelASIC Communications

Series E in 2007
TelASIC Communications, Inc. develops remote radio head products for WCDMA/HSDPA and WiMAX/LTE infrastructure applications. The company's products enable the transmission of high output power to deliver high data rates and coverage for mobile TV/video/audio/data-centric 3G data services. TelASIC Communications, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in El Segundo, California.

Vativ Technologies

Venture Round in 2007
Vativ Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company, focused on providing innovative, high-bandwidth, cost-effective, copper interconnect solutions for LAN, WAN, and SAN applications. Incorporating proprietary system architecture and DSP algorithms, Vativ's approach to physical layer interconnect diverges radically from typical analog designs used in devices today. Vativ's novel technology has resulted in several patents filed in both the U.S. and internationally. Their advanced architecture enables increased throughput while providing greater robustness and higher performance margins needed to allow the use of low-cost media interconnects.

Vativ Technologies

Series C in 2006
Vativ Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company, focused on providing innovative, high-bandwidth, cost-effective, copper interconnect solutions for LAN, WAN, and SAN applications. Incorporating proprietary system architecture and DSP algorithms, Vativ's approach to physical layer interconnect diverges radically from typical analog designs used in devices today. Vativ's novel technology has resulted in several patents filed in both the U.S. and internationally. Their advanced architecture enables increased throughput while providing greater robustness and higher performance margins needed to allow the use of low-cost media interconnects.

Cortina Systems

Series D in 2006
Cortina Systems specializes in advanced communication solutions, focusing on high-speed analog-digital integration. They cater to Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise market segments, offering products that enhance performance, density, and flexibility. By collaborating with customers to understand their system requirements, Cortina Systems facilitates faster time-to-market and increased revenue opportunities.

Trapeze Networks

Series D in 2006
Trapeze Networks is a provider of wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed to enhance mobility for the enterprise workforce. The company specializes in delivering robust and scalable WLAN infrastructure that ensures high levels of reliability, performance, security, and management for demanding mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. Trapeze Networks offers innovative systems that address the limitations of traditional WLANs through advanced switching technology, integrating both centralized and distributed data forwarding. This enables businesses to optimize their daily operations and meet the evolving needs of a mobile-centric environment.

WiChorus

Series B in 2006
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

Novera Optics

Venture Round in 2006
Novera Optics specializes in the development of optical access solutions aimed at enhancing fiber-optic technology for last-mile networks. The company provides Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions that support fiber-to-the-building and fiber-to-the-curb applications, as well as services for multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units. Novera Optics also offers Wavelength Division Multiplexed-Passive Optical Networks (WDM-PON), which serve as an access and transport platform that facilitates the delivery of voice, data, video, and wireless services. By extending high-speed carrier Ethernet services from optical core networks to customer premises, Novera Optics enables equipment vendors and service providers to effectively address various market needs with a streamlined product offering.

WiChorus

Series A in 2005
WiChorus is a company that specializes in software solutions for network management within the telecommunications sector. It develops innovative products for both mobile and fixed networks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for service providers. Notably, WiChorus offers a smartcore platform that supports the deployment of 4G packet core infrastructure, including WiMAX and LTE networks. This platform includes capabilities for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization, allowing operators to enhance performance while effectively monetizing their internet services. Through its advanced technology, WiChorus enables telecommunications operators to achieve superior network intelligence and performance.

Cortina Systems

Series C in 2005
Cortina Systems specializes in advanced communication solutions, focusing on high-speed analog-digital integration. They cater to Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise market segments, offering products that enhance performance, density, and flexibility. By collaborating with customers to understand their system requirements, Cortina Systems facilitates faster time-to-market and increased revenue opportunities.

Trapeze Networks

Series C in 2005
Trapeze Networks is a provider of wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed to enhance mobility for the enterprise workforce. The company specializes in delivering robust and scalable WLAN infrastructure that ensures high levels of reliability, performance, security, and management for demanding mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. Trapeze Networks offers innovative systems that address the limitations of traditional WLANs through advanced switching technology, integrating both centralized and distributed data forwarding. This enables businesses to optimize their daily operations and meet the evolving needs of a mobile-centric environment.

Trapeze Networks

Series C in 2005
Trapeze Networks is a provider of wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed to enhance mobility for the enterprise workforce. The company specializes in delivering robust and scalable WLAN infrastructure that ensures high levels of reliability, performance, security, and management for demanding mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. Trapeze Networks offers innovative systems that address the limitations of traditional WLANs through advanced switching technology, integrating both centralized and distributed data forwarding. This enables businesses to optimize their daily operations and meet the evolving needs of a mobile-centric environment.

TelASIC Communications

Series D in 2005
TelASIC Communications, Inc. develops remote radio head products for WCDMA/HSDPA and WiMAX/LTE infrastructure applications. The company's products enable the transmission of high output power to deliver high data rates and coverage for mobile TV/video/audio/data-centric 3G data services. TelASIC Communications, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in El Segundo, California.

Vativ Technologies

Series B in 2005
Vativ Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company, focused on providing innovative, high-bandwidth, cost-effective, copper interconnect solutions for LAN, WAN, and SAN applications. Incorporating proprietary system architecture and DSP algorithms, Vativ's approach to physical layer interconnect diverges radically from typical analog designs used in devices today. Vativ's novel technology has resulted in several patents filed in both the U.S. and internationally. Their advanced architecture enables increased throughput while providing greater robustness and higher performance margins needed to allow the use of low-cost media interconnects.

1956

Venture Round in 2004
Orbital Data Corporation provides WAN optimization solutions. The company’s products include the Orbital 5500 and the Orbital 6500 units that accelerate network performance. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Confluence Networks

Series C in 2003
A Milpitas, Calif.-based data storage management network, came out of stealth mode

Topspin Communications

Series C in 2003
Topspin Communications is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in server networking equipment. Founded in 2000, it focuses on providing server fabric switches, a type of networking device that facilitates the connection of servers into a grid architecture. This technology supports grid and utility computing, clustered enterprise applications, and server virtualization. Additionally, Topspin offers solutions for virtualizing enterprise data centers, enabling dynamic matching of CPU, I/O, and storage resources to evolving business requirements. Their innovative approach allows for faster integration and deployment of data center resources compared to competitors.

TelASIC Communications

Series C in 2003
TelASIC Communications, Inc. develops remote radio head products for WCDMA/HSDPA and WiMAX/LTE infrastructure applications. The company's products enable the transmission of high output power to deliver high data rates and coverage for mobile TV/video/audio/data-centric 3G data services. TelASIC Communications, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in El Segundo, California.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems is a provider of advanced networking switching products tailored for the communications market. The company specializes in carrier-class, next-generation switches that facilitate both trunk and line functionality, enabling seamless migration from circuit to packet-based systems. Its core offerings include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband solutions. Through its innovative technology, Santera Systems delivers substantial capital and operating cost efficiencies ranging from 50 to 70 percent, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking to optimize their voice and data transmission capabilities.

Topspin Communications

Series B in 2002
Topspin Communications is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in server networking equipment. Founded in 2000, it focuses on providing server fabric switches, a type of networking device that facilitates the connection of servers into a grid architecture. This technology supports grid and utility computing, clustered enterprise applications, and server virtualization. Additionally, Topspin offers solutions for virtualizing enterprise data centers, enabling dynamic matching of CPU, I/O, and storage resources to evolving business requirements. Their innovative approach allows for faster integration and deployment of data center resources compared to competitors.

Confluence Networks

Series B in 2002
A Milpitas, Calif.-based data storage management network, came out of stealth mode

Cortina Systems

Series A in 2002
Cortina Systems specializes in advanced communication solutions, focusing on high-speed analog-digital integration. They cater to Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise market segments, offering products that enhance performance, density, and flexibility. By collaborating with customers to understand their system requirements, Cortina Systems facilitates faster time-to-market and increased revenue opportunities.

Syndeo Corporation

Series C in 2002
Syndeo Corporation, established in 1999, specializes in providing Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions for communications providers, particularly cable operators. The company offers the Syion Call Management Server, which integrates revenue-generating capabilities with a robust softswitch platform designed to accommodate a large subscriber base efficiently. Syndeo aims to enhance the value of next-generation converged networks through its technology. To date, the company has secured $98 million in funding from a diverse group of cable operators, strategic partners, and financial investors.

Polaris Networks

Series B in 2002
Polaris Networks is a provider of test tools, simulation tools, and software engineering services specifically designed for wireless and telecommunications technologies. The company develops optical transport switching systems that enhance communication capabilities. Its offerings include functional and load testers, as well as simulation tools tailored for LTE access and packet core networks. By supplying a diverse array of test tools and communication gateways, Polaris Networks serves network equipment manufacturers, service providers, and testing laboratories, enabling them to improve their operational efficiencies and communication infrastructures.

TelASIC Communications

Series A in 2002
TelASIC Communications, Inc. develops remote radio head products for WCDMA/HSDPA and WiMAX/LTE infrastructure applications. The company's products enable the transmission of high output power to deliver high data rates and coverage for mobile TV/video/audio/data-centric 3G data services. TelASIC Communications, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in El Segundo, California.

Santera Systems

Series C in 2001
Santera Systems is a provider of advanced networking switching products tailored for the communications market. The company specializes in carrier-class, next-generation switches that facilitate both trunk and line functionality, enabling seamless migration from circuit to packet-based systems. Its core offerings include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband solutions. Through its innovative technology, Santera Systems delivers substantial capital and operating cost efficiencies ranging from 50 to 70 percent, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking to optimize their voice and data transmission capabilities.

Tahoe Networks

Series A in 2001
The company makes equipment that enhances the delivery of mobile data services by using IP (Internet Protocol) instead of the technology used to carry voice signals.

Novera Optics

Venture Round in 2001
Novera Optics specializes in the development of optical access solutions aimed at enhancing fiber-optic technology for last-mile networks. The company provides Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions that support fiber-to-the-building and fiber-to-the-curb applications, as well as services for multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units. Novera Optics also offers Wavelength Division Multiplexed-Passive Optical Networks (WDM-PON), which serve as an access and transport platform that facilitates the delivery of voice, data, video, and wireless services. By extending high-speed carrier Ethernet services from optical core networks to customer premises, Novera Optics enables equipment vendors and service providers to effectively address various market needs with a streamlined product offering.

Rapid5 Networks

Series B in 2000
Rapid5 Networks is a telecommunications-equipment company focused on the telecom and Internet infrastructure market.

Internet Machines

Series B in 2000
Internet Machines is a private, fabless semiconductor company offering a family of highly integrated communications ICs that provide protocol-independent network processing and switching for high-speed optical, metro area network and Internet infrastructure equipment. This powerful array of wire-speed, fully programmable network processors, switch fabric components, and networking software is designed to expedite the system vendor's time to market. The ICs work together or individually to deliver a highly flexible, interoperable, and field upgradeable solution.

Polaris Networks

Series A in 2000
Polaris Networks is a provider of test tools, simulation tools, and software engineering services specifically designed for wireless and telecommunications technologies. The company develops optical transport switching systems that enhance communication capabilities. Its offerings include functional and load testers, as well as simulation tools tailored for LTE access and packet core networks. By supplying a diverse array of test tools and communication gateways, Polaris Networks serves network equipment manufacturers, service providers, and testing laboratories, enabling them to improve their operational efficiencies and communication infrastructures.

Procket Networks

Series B in 2000
Procket Networks is an innovative company specializing in the design and development of Internet protocol networking solutions, including silicon and software systems. They have created Concurrent Services Routers that aim to transform the Internet into a more reliable, scalable, and profitable network. By addressing long-standing issues such as outdated software, unreliable routing hardware, and inadequate network management, Procket Networks enables its customers to focus on their core business activities rather than managing network complications. The company's team of experienced network and silicon architects has fundamentally reengineered network infrastructure with advanced software, high-availability routing systems, and intelligent service management innovations. This comprehensive approach ensures that their network solutions are always available, effortless, reliable, predictable, and cost-effective.

Syndeo Corporation

Series B in 2000
Syndeo Corporation, established in 1999, specializes in providing Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions for communications providers, particularly cable operators. The company offers the Syion Call Management Server, which integrates revenue-generating capabilities with a robust softswitch platform designed to accommodate a large subscriber base efficiently. Syndeo aims to enhance the value of next-generation converged networks through its technology. To date, the company has secured $98 million in funding from a diverse group of cable operators, strategic partners, and financial investors.

Rapid5 Networks

Series A in 2000
Rapid5 Networks is a telecommunications-equipment company focused on the telecom and Internet infrastructure market.

Internet Machines

Series A in 2000
Internet Machines is a private, fabless semiconductor company offering a family of highly integrated communications ICs that provide protocol-independent network processing and switching for high-speed optical, metro area network and Internet infrastructure equipment. This powerful array of wire-speed, fully programmable network processors, switch fabric components, and networking software is designed to expedite the system vendor's time to market. The ICs work together or individually to deliver a highly flexible, interoperable, and field upgradeable solution.
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