USVP

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is a prominent venture capital partnership dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in turning their innovative ideas into impactful companies. With over thirty years of experience, the firm specializes in early-stage investments primarily within the information technology and healthcare sectors. USVP's investment focus includes enterprise software, IT security, consumer internet, mobile applications, e-commerce, and IT-enabled healthcare services. The team at USVP comprises former entrepreneurs, technologists, corporate leaders, financial experts, and industry specialists, all committed to fostering innovation that generates economic growth and job creation.

Jacques Benkoski

General Partner

Dale Holladay

CFO

Rick Lewis

General Partner

Jon Root

General Partner

Dafina Toncheva

General Partner

Past deals in Networking

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.

PLUMgrid

Venture Round in 2013
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.

Xirrus

Series F in 2013
Xirrus, Inc. specializes in providing wireless access network solutions, offering a range of products including high-density and outdoor access points, wired switches, and various network accessories. The company's portfolio features the Xirrus Management System, which can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premise for effective network management, as well as Xirrus EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi, designed to enhance security for users accessing public networks. Additionally, Xirrus provides Wi-Fi Designer, a predictive tool for network planning, and the Xirrus XA4, tailored for high-use environments like convention centers and transportation hubs. The company also offers cloud-managed network solutions that include application control and network management services. Xirrus serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, and large public venues, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004, Xirrus is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc. since 2017.

Xirrus

Series E in 2012
Xirrus, Inc. specializes in providing wireless access network solutions, offering a range of products including high-density and outdoor access points, wired switches, and various network accessories. The company's portfolio features the Xirrus Management System, which can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premise for effective network management, as well as Xirrus EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi, designed to enhance security for users accessing public networks. Additionally, Xirrus provides Wi-Fi Designer, a predictive tool for network planning, and the Xirrus XA4, tailored for high-use environments like convention centers and transportation hubs. The company also offers cloud-managed network solutions that include application control and network management services. Xirrus serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, and large public venues, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004, Xirrus is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc. since 2017.

PLUMgrid

Series A in 2012
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.

Readyforce

Series A in 2010
Readyforce is a professional network tailored specifically for college students, enabling them to connect with peers, mentors, and alumni while accessing career-related resources. Students can share their professional information, seek advice, participate in discussions, and discover relevant events, internships, and job opportunities. On the other hand, companies can leverage Readyforce to target top college talent across the United States. They can build engaging company profiles, post job openings, and promote events, while also facilitating communication with students based on various criteria such as school and major. Readyforce also allows companies to gather insights on brand reputation and recruitment practices, transforming traditional resumes into searchable profiles. The platform is free to join, making it a valuable resource for both students and employers in their career development and talent acquisition efforts.

Force10 Networks

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

Astute Networks

Series C in 2008
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

Xirrus

Series C in 2008
Xirrus, Inc. specializes in providing wireless access network solutions, offering a range of products including high-density and outdoor access points, wired switches, and various network accessories. The company's portfolio features the Xirrus Management System, which can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premise for effective network management, as well as Xirrus EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi, designed to enhance security for users accessing public networks. Additionally, Xirrus provides Wi-Fi Designer, a predictive tool for network planning, and the Xirrus XA4, tailored for high-use environments like convention centers and transportation hubs. The company also offers cloud-managed network solutions that include application control and network management services. Xirrus serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, and large public venues, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004, Xirrus is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc. since 2017.

DuneNetworks

Series B in 2008
Dune Networks is a fabless semiconductor supplier of networking devices which facilitate the building of Data Center, Enterprise and Carrier Ethernet Switching Platforms. They provide switching solutions which are scalable in capacity, port rate and service schemes, effectively extending the life cycle of packet platforms from 3 years (legacy-based systems) to 10 years and beyond, subsequently revolutionizing the economics of packet network deployment.

Adify

Series B in 2007
Adify provides the technology and back office services necessary for companies to run their own online ad networks. Adify is a self-service ad network for companies interested in developing their own ad networks. The service allows a publisher to negotiate ad rates, and to reject an advertiser if not interested. Adify about 20 percent of the revenues. Clients include Guardian, Forbes.com, NBC WeatherPlus, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and others. Adify was acquired by [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-enterprises) Enterprises on April 29, 2008 for $300 million.

Force10 Networks

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

VeriWave

Series C in 2006
VeriWave specializes in providing testing systems for WiFi and Ethernet networks, focusing on ensuring optimal performance for mobile networks, devices, and applications. The company supports manufacturers, service providers, and end-users throughout the entire lifecycle of mobile technology, from development to deployment and beyond. VeriWave's offerings include tools designed to measure, analyze, and enhance key aspects of mobile performance, such as speed, quality, interoperability, and compliance. Additionally, the company supplies WiFi access points, wireless LAN controllers, residential routers, gateways, WiFi-enabled client devices, Ethernet switches, and branch office routers, catering to the needs of equipment manufacturers and enhancing the overall efficiency of mobile networks.

Xirrus

Series B in 2006
Xirrus, Inc. specializes in providing wireless access network solutions, offering a range of products including high-density and outdoor access points, wired switches, and various network accessories. The company's portfolio features the Xirrus Management System, which can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premise for effective network management, as well as Xirrus EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi, designed to enhance security for users accessing public networks. Additionally, Xirrus provides Wi-Fi Designer, a predictive tool for network planning, and the Xirrus XA4, tailored for high-use environments like convention centers and transportation hubs. The company also offers cloud-managed network solutions that include application control and network management services. Xirrus serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, and large public venues, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004, Xirrus is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc. since 2017.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2005
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

W5 Networks

Venture Round in 2005
W5 Networks, Inc. is a company specializing in wireless systems tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2005 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it focuses on developing electronic shelf label (ESL) systems that display price information on retail shelves. These innovative systems aim to enhance the shopping experience by providing accurate and dynamic pricing, which can be easily updated and managed.

Redline Communications

Series D in 2005
Redline Communications Group Inc. specializes in developing broadband fixed wireless solutions, including base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems tailored for commercial applications. Operating through segments such as Hardware and Software, Professional Services, and Maintenance and Support, the company offers a range of products including the Ellipse base stations, Edge and Elte wireless terminals, and various remote terminal solutions. Redline also provides advanced LTE eNodeB platforms, virtualized network management systems, and comprehensive network management software. With a global presence that spans the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, Redline serves diverse markets, including oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, government, military, and telecommunications, through regional distributors and partners. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Redline has successfully completed over 150,000 installations in 130 countries, leveraging its expertise to help clients implement high-bandwidth wireless networks for video, voice, and data services.

PacketHop

Series C in 2005
PacketHop is a leader in intelligent wireless video networks and broadband mesh communications systems. With expertise in wireless multimedia technology that revolutionizes the deployment of broadband networks for video surveillance, PacketHop provides public safety and private security agencies with improved access to surveillance videos feeds for incident management and resolution. PacketHop's patented technology provides unparalleled quality of service and performance for wireless video. PacketHop's technology and products are covered by more than 20 issued patents and pending applications.

VeriWave

Series B in 2005
VeriWave specializes in providing testing systems for WiFi and Ethernet networks, focusing on ensuring optimal performance for mobile networks, devices, and applications. The company supports manufacturers, service providers, and end-users throughout the entire lifecycle of mobile technology, from development to deployment and beyond. VeriWave's offerings include tools designed to measure, analyze, and enhance key aspects of mobile performance, such as speed, quality, interoperability, and compliance. Additionally, the company supplies WiFi access points, wireless LAN controllers, residential routers, gateways, WiFi-enabled client devices, Ethernet switches, and branch office routers, catering to the needs of equipment manufacturers and enhancing the overall efficiency of mobile networks.

Force10 Networks

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

Caspian Networks

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

netZentry

Series A in 2005
netZentry, Inc. develops network security and distributed denial of service attack detection and mitigation solutions for enterprises and service providers. It provides CleanTraffic technology, which foils internal and external threats; FloodGuard operating system, a network anomaly detection and mitigation technology that is used to counteract harmful traffic; and appliances that protect networks against targeted flooding attacks. netZentry was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

T-Networks

Series C in 2005
Electronic Components, Modulators available from T-Networks Inc. based in Allentown, PA.

Actelis Networks

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

PacketHop

Series B in 2004
PacketHop is a leader in intelligent wireless video networks and broadband mesh communications systems. With expertise in wireless multimedia technology that revolutionizes the deployment of broadband networks for video surveillance, PacketHop provides public safety and private security agencies with improved access to surveillance videos feeds for incident management and resolution. PacketHop's patented technology provides unparalleled quality of service and performance for wireless video. PacketHop's technology and products are covered by more than 20 issued patents and pending applications.

Redline Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Redline Communications Group Inc. specializes in developing broadband fixed wireless solutions, including base stations, subscriber stations, and network management systems tailored for commercial applications. Operating through segments such as Hardware and Software, Professional Services, and Maintenance and Support, the company offers a range of products including the Ellipse base stations, Edge and Elte wireless terminals, and various remote terminal solutions. Redline also provides advanced LTE eNodeB platforms, virtualized network management systems, and comprehensive network management software. With a global presence that spans the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, Redline serves diverse markets, including oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, government, military, and telecommunications, through regional distributors and partners. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Redline has successfully completed over 150,000 installations in 130 countries, leveraging its expertise to help clients implement high-bandwidth wireless networks for video, voice, and data services.

Force10 Networks

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

Megapath

Venture Round in 2004
Megapath is a provider of managed Internet Protocol (IP) data, voice, security, and hosted information technology services aimed at enhancing business communication and operational efficiency. The company offers Hosted Voice and Unified Communications Services, which include features such as Find Me/Follow Me, Visual Voicemail with Transcription, SMS Texting, instant messaging, video conferencing, and screen sharing, all designed to facilitate collaboration while reducing costs. Additionally, Megapath provides a range of data connectivity options, including Ethernet, T1, DSL, cable, and wireless services, along with managed WiFi solutions that deliver secure and reliable network access. The company also specializes in Private Networking and Compliance services, offering MPLS and IPsec networks, PCI compliance, and advanced security solutions like Unified Threat Management, which comprises firewall, intrusion detection, anti-virus, web filtering, and anti-spam services. Furthermore, Megapath's hosted IT services encompass cloud hosting, hosted Exchange, data backup, and hosted SharePoint, catering to diverse business needs.

RelayHealth

Series F in 2004
RelayHealth provides the connectivity and solutions that enable constituents across healthcare to exchange information securely and conveniently. By connecting patients, providers, pharmacies, payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers, RelayHealth offers real-time solutions to streamline interactions throughout healthcare. The net result: improved care, faster access, lower costs and enhanced bottom lines.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2004
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

VeriWave

Series A in 2003
VeriWave specializes in providing testing systems for WiFi and Ethernet networks, focusing on ensuring optimal performance for mobile networks, devices, and applications. The company supports manufacturers, service providers, and end-users throughout the entire lifecycle of mobile technology, from development to deployment and beyond. VeriWave's offerings include tools designed to measure, analyze, and enhance key aspects of mobile performance, such as speed, quality, interoperability, and compliance. Additionally, the company supplies WiFi access points, wireless LAN controllers, residential routers, gateways, WiFi-enabled client devices, Ethernet switches, and branch office routers, catering to the needs of equipment manufacturers and enhancing the overall efficiency of mobile networks.

Spoke

Series C in 2003
Spoke is a Personal Connections Management Service that enables people to leverage their lifetime of personal contacts to discover and re-connect with specific persons that can help them with current needs – even if they no longer remember their names or how they originally met. Provided as a cloud-based service, Spoke aggregates information about people you have met from your email and address books. And, utilizing its unique crowd-sourcing technology, Spoke ensures you can reach your connections wherever they are with your favorite means of communication.

RelayHealth

Series E in 2003
RelayHealth provides the connectivity and solutions that enable constituents across healthcare to exchange information securely and conveniently. By connecting patients, providers, pharmacies, payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers, RelayHealth offers real-time solutions to streamline interactions throughout healthcare. The net result: improved care, faster access, lower costs and enhanced bottom lines.

PacketHop

Series A in 2003
PacketHop is a leader in intelligent wireless video networks and broadband mesh communications systems. With expertise in wireless multimedia technology that revolutionizes the deployment of broadband networks for video surveillance, PacketHop provides public safety and private security agencies with improved access to surveillance videos feeds for incident management and resolution. PacketHop's patented technology provides unparalleled quality of service and performance for wireless video. PacketHop's technology and products are covered by more than 20 issued patents and pending applications.

Vivato

Series C in 2003
Vivato is a provider of Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and delivery of connectivity systems for mobile carriers and operators both in the United States and internationally. The company offers advanced indoor Wi-Fi base stations that enhance range and coverage for large spaces such as warehouses, stadiums, convention centers, and office parks. Additionally, Vivato provides outdoor Wi-Fi base stations capable of delivering high data rates to extensive outdoor areas, which include urban and rural Wi-Fi projects, educational campuses, resorts, and various public facilities like airports and train terminals. Its products aim to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by mobile device usage, thereby supporting a wide array of industries and environments.

Spoke

Series B in 2003
Spoke is a Personal Connections Management Service that enables people to leverage their lifetime of personal contacts to discover and re-connect with specific persons that can help them with current needs – even if they no longer remember their names or how they originally met. Provided as a cloud-based service, Spoke aggregates information about people you have met from your email and address books. And, utilizing its unique crowd-sourcing technology, Spoke ensures you can reach your connections wherever they are with your favorite means of communication.

Force10 Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

Array Networks

Series B in 2002
Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a leader in application acceleration, secure access and cloud service delivery. Today, more than 5000 worldwide customers including enterprise, service provider and public sector organizations rely on application delivery networking solutions powered by Array SpeedCoreâ„¢ technology. Backed by H&Q Asia Pacific, U.S. Venture Partners and over 250 employees spanning Silicon Valley, Beijing, Japan, India and Europe, Array is profitable public company with strong revenue growth overseen by a management team that boasts over 150 years of combined industry experience. Positioned to profit from explosive growth in the areas of mobile and cloud computing, analysts and thought leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring, Gartner and Frost and Sullivan recognize Array Networks as a global market and technology leader.

Lightconnect

Series C in 2002
Lightconnect develops optical networking components based on technology invented by David Bloom, one of the company's founders, called diffractive MEMS. LIGHTCONNECT's products operate in the physical optics mode rather than the geometrics optics mode. Beam redirection results from diffraction rather than specular reflection. Consequently, motion, or displacement of the optical surface, is much smaller. Lightconnect claims that this technology enables fabrication of devices that are inherently much faster, more reliable, much smaller and much less susceptible to external environmental inputs.

T-Networks

Series B in 2002
Electronic Components, Modulators available from T-Networks Inc. based in Allentown, PA.

Caspian Networks

Series D in 2002
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.

Transparent Networks

Series B in 2002
Transparent Networks Inc. develops Micro Opto-Electro Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) for heavy traffic fiber optic carriers. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Mellanox Technologies

Series C in 2002
Mellanox Technologies is a provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions specializing in InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect technologies for servers and storage. The company focuses on optimizing data center performance through its semiconductor-based products, which enhance bandwidth, scalability, and power efficiency while integrating various legacy network technologies into a unified solution. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and Yokneam, Israel, Mellanox serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and leading supercomputer facilities, by delivering high-performance and cost-effective connectivity solutions designed to meet the demands of modern data environments.

Gluon Networks

Venture Round in 2002
Gluon Networks manufactures and distributes next-generation converged switching and access systems for local telecommunications service providers.

Spoke

Series A in 2002
Spoke is a Personal Connections Management Service that enables people to leverage their lifetime of personal contacts to discover and re-connect with specific persons that can help them with current needs – even if they no longer remember their names or how they originally met. Provided as a cloud-based service, Spoke aggregates information about people you have met from your email and address books. And, utilizing its unique crowd-sourcing technology, Spoke ensures you can reach your connections wherever they are with your favorite means of communication.

Maxxan Systems

Series B in 2001
MaXXan Systems is the first company to create next-generation networking infrastructure technologies specifically to meet the needs of businesses deploying large-scale storage networks. Businesses at the enterprise level are faced with extreme data growth rates and spiraling costs for managing data. MaXXan products will bring more scalability, reliability and intelligence to storage networks while reducing the cost of management, deployment and ownership of those networks.

RelayHealth

Series D in 2001
RelayHealth provides the connectivity and solutions that enable constituents across healthcare to exchange information securely and conveniently. By connecting patients, providers, pharmacies, payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers, RelayHealth offers real-time solutions to streamline interactions throughout healthcare. The net result: improved care, faster access, lower costs and enhanced bottom lines.

Lightconnect

Series B in 2001
Lightconnect develops optical networking components based on technology invented by David Bloom, one of the company's founders, called diffractive MEMS. LIGHTCONNECT's products operate in the physical optics mode rather than the geometrics optics mode. Beam redirection results from diffraction rather than specular reflection. Consequently, motion, or displacement of the optical surface, is much smaller. Lightconnect claims that this technology enables fabrication of devices that are inherently much faster, more reliable, much smaller and much less susceptible to external environmental inputs.

Actelis Networks

Series C in 2001
Actelis Networks is the leading provider of high performance, scalable broadband over copper solutions to Telco, Mobile, and IoT networks. Actelis turns copper into a strategic asset that enables delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet services and broadband access to more places and devices more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively than can be done by using fiber optics or microwave. The company was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California.

Lightconnect

Series A in 2001
Lightconnect develops optical networking components based on technology invented by David Bloom, one of the company's founders, called diffractive MEMS. LIGHTCONNECT's products operate in the physical optics mode rather than the geometrics optics mode. Beam redirection results from diffraction rather than specular reflection. Consequently, motion, or displacement of the optical surface, is much smaller. Lightconnect claims that this technology enables fabrication of devices that are inherently much faster, more reliable, much smaller and much less susceptible to external environmental inputs.

Maxxan Systems

Series A in 2001
MaXXan Systems is the first company to create next-generation networking infrastructure technologies specifically to meet the needs of businesses deploying large-scale storage networks. Businesses at the enterprise level are faced with extreme data growth rates and spiraling costs for managing data. MaXXan products will bring more scalability, reliability and intelligence to storage networks while reducing the cost of management, deployment and ownership of those networks.

LuxN

Series D in 2001
LuxN provides intelligent optical access and transport solutions for metropolitan service providers and major enterprises. Supporting both CWDM and DWDM, LuxN's carrier-class, OSMINE-certified systems offer manageability and service level assurance for critical applications. LuxN's protocol-independent solutions enable delivery of high-bandwidth data, storage, video, and voice services for a diversified customer base including ILECs, CLECs, MSOs, utilities, municipalities, and storage providers. An ISO 9001 certified company, LuxN has a diverse base of customers and distribution partners spanning the North American, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

BitBlitz Communications

Venture Round in 2001
BitBlitz Communications designs and develops communication integrated circuits for data and telecommunications networking systems.

Astute Networks

Series A in 2001
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

Array Networks

Series A in 2001
Founded in 2000, Array Networks is a leader in application acceleration, secure access and cloud service delivery. Today, more than 5000 worldwide customers including enterprise, service provider and public sector organizations rely on application delivery networking solutions powered by Array SpeedCoreâ„¢ technology. Backed by H&Q Asia Pacific, U.S. Venture Partners and over 250 employees spanning Silicon Valley, Beijing, Japan, India and Europe, Array is profitable public company with strong revenue growth overseen by a management team that boasts over 150 years of combined industry experience. Positioned to profit from explosive growth in the areas of mobile and cloud computing, analysts and thought leaders including Deloitte, Red Herring, Gartner and Frost and Sullivan recognize Array Networks as a global market and technology leader.

Iospan Wireless

Series C in 2001
Iospan Wireless is an Internet infrastruture company. Specifically the firm provides customers with mass broadband services through their main product the MIMO-OFDM-enabled AirBurst.

Caspian Networks

Series C in 2000
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.

Network Photonics

Series B in 2000
Network Photonics is developing the third-generation of all-optical dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transport networks designed for competitive metropolitan area service providers. Its optical network solutions are based on its patent-pending CrossWave(TM) technology, which enables high-performance DWDM networks without resorting to expensive optical- to-electronic-to-optical conversion.

Rapid5 Networks

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

Procket Networks

Series B in 2000
Procket Networks is an Internet protocol networking company that designs and develops advanced networking solutions, including silicon and software systems. The company has created Concurrent Services Routers, which aim to transform the Internet into a more reliable, scalable, and profitable infrastructure. By addressing long-standing issues such as outdated software and unreliable routing hardware, Procket Networks enhances network management and reduces traffic congestion. Their innovations focus on high-availability routing systems and intelligent service management, allowing customers to concentrate on growing their businesses without the burden of network-related problems. Through this comprehensive redesign of networking technology, Procket Networks seeks to provide a dependable and efficient network experience for its clients.

LuxN

Series C in 2000
LuxN provides intelligent optical access and transport solutions for metropolitan service providers and major enterprises. Supporting both CWDM and DWDM, LuxN's carrier-class, OSMINE-certified systems offer manageability and service level assurance for critical applications. LuxN's protocol-independent solutions enable delivery of high-bandwidth data, storage, video, and voice services for a diversified customer base including ILECs, CLECs, MSOs, utilities, municipalities, and storage providers. An ISO 9001 certified company, LuxN has a diverse base of customers and distribution partners spanning the North American, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

Network Photonics

Series A in 2000
Network Photonics is developing the third-generation of all-optical dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transport networks designed for competitive metropolitan area service providers. Its optical network solutions are based on its patent-pending CrossWave(TM) technology, which enables high-performance DWDM networks without resorting to expensive optical- to-electronic-to-optical conversion.

Force10 Networks

Series B in 2000
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing networking equipment and solutions for data center and network deployments. It operates in two main segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment provides 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers. The Transport segment offers various products, including Traverse and TraverseEdge for optical networks, as well as MASTERseries and Axxius for wireless aggregation. Force10 Networks also delivers solutions for converged business access networks. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States and through international channel partners, including resellers and system integrators. Established in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P. The company is recognized for providing reliable infrastructure necessary for building and securing intelligent services networks, focusing on scalability, reliability, and application awareness.

Megapath

Venture Round in 2000
Megapath is a provider of managed Internet Protocol (IP) data, voice, security, and hosted information technology services aimed at enhancing business communication and operational efficiency. The company offers Hosted Voice and Unified Communications Services, which include features such as Find Me/Follow Me, Visual Voicemail with Transcription, SMS Texting, instant messaging, video conferencing, and screen sharing, all designed to facilitate collaboration while reducing costs. Additionally, Megapath provides a range of data connectivity options, including Ethernet, T1, DSL, cable, and wireless services, along with managed WiFi solutions that deliver secure and reliable network access. The company also specializes in Private Networking and Compliance services, offering MPLS and IPsec networks, PCI compliance, and advanced security solutions like Unified Threat Management, which comprises firewall, intrusion detection, anti-virus, web filtering, and anti-spam services. Furthermore, Megapath's hosted IT services encompass cloud hosting, hosted Exchange, data backup, and hosted SharePoint, catering to diverse business needs.

Mellanox Technologies

Series B in 2000
Mellanox Technologies is a provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions specializing in InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect technologies for servers and storage. The company focuses on optimizing data center performance through its semiconductor-based products, which enhance bandwidth, scalability, and power efficiency while integrating various legacy network technologies into a unified solution. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and Yokneam, Israel, Mellanox serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and leading supercomputer facilities, by delivering high-performance and cost-effective connectivity solutions designed to meet the demands of modern data environments.

Rapid5 Networks

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

Mayan Networks

Series C in 1999
Mayan Networks is developing products that merge the traditional world of copper and SONET TDM transport with IP data communications.

Actelis Networks

Series A in 1999
Actelis Networks is the leading provider of high performance, scalable broadband over copper solutions to Telco, Mobile, and IoT networks. Actelis turns copper into a strategic asset that enables delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet services and broadband access to more places and devices more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively than can be done by using fiber optics or microwave. The company was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California.

YAFO Networks

Series A in 1999
YAFO Networks designs, manufacturers and markets optical-electrical hardware subsystems for fiber optic networks. YAFO’s goal is clear - provide high quality, cutting-edge photonic network sub-system level solutions. By employing the highest caliber of talent in the fiber optics and communications industries, They specialize in Their ability to identify and target key optical transport problems, and incorporate the technologies that best solve these problems. This provides YAFO’s customers with the advantage of having access to the highest quality of optical communication solutions with fastest time to market. YAFO’s innovative solutions drive down the equipment cost of transporting data while greatly enhancing the quality of bit.

Mayan Networks

Series B in 1999
Mayan Networks is developing products that merge the traditional world of copper and SONET TDM transport with IP data communications.

Mayan Networks

Series A in 1998
Mayan Networks is developing products that merge the traditional world of copper and SONET TDM transport with IP data communications.

Accelerated Networks

Venture Round in 1998
Accelerated Networks, Inc. was engaged in the development and marketing of customer premise telecommunications products that enabled carriers to deliver bundled voice and data services over a single broadband access network.
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