Rapid Software Solutions Ltd. is a technology company based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in software applications and Software-as-a-Service solutions. The firm is known for its RapidAPI Hub, which is the largest API hub globally, allowing over 4 million developers to discover, evaluate, and integrate more than 40,000 APIs from prominent providers. Rapid also offers a comprehensive development platform called RapidAPI Studio, enabling developers to design, develop, test, monitor, and publish their APIs seamlessly. For enterprise clients, the company provides RapidAPI Enterprise Hub, a customizable platform that facilitates the management and connection of both internal and external APIs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rapid aims to support modern developers by streamlining access to essential API resources.
Fenix Group
Acquisition in 2023
Fenix Group is a systems integration company with a mission to increase operational capability while reducing risk, burden, and cost to the warfighter. Our primary focus is on edge networks and integrated systems, what we refer to as a Battlefield of Things sensor ecosystem.
HMD Global Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of mobile devices under the Nokia brand. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, HMD offers a diverse range of products, including smartphones, Android phones, feature phones, and tablets, catering to various consumer needs and price points. As the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for mobile devices, HMD emphasizes innovation and quality in its offerings. The company aims to enhance connectivity and communication for users worldwide by combining functionality with the iconic design characteristics associated with Nokia. With a global presence, HMD is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers through its mobile technology solutions.
Elenion Technologies
Acquisition in 2020
Elenion Technologies, LLC specializes in the development of advanced photonic integrated circuit technologies for various datacom and telecom applications. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Jose, California, and Munich, Germany, the company focuses on innovation in silicon photonics. Elenion's product offerings include a monolithic integrated modulator/receiver assembly and optical engines designed for line-side, client-side, and intra-data center applications. These solutions are optimized for both pluggable and on-board configurations, enabling clients to achieve significant cost savings while delivering a compact form factor, low power operation, and high performance. Elenion operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation and collaborates strategically with Molex Optical Solutions Group to enhance its technological capabilities.
HaiLa Technologies Inc., established in 2017, specializes in developing wireless connectivity platforms for remote data capture and management devices. Based in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and San Francisco, California, the company offers sensors and software that enable Internet of Things (IoT) devices to transmit data using ambient waves, reducing power consumption and extending battery life. HaiLa's solutions cater to diverse applications such as smart homes, agriculture, industry, wearables, and medical devices, aiming to facilitate wide-scale IoT deployment while promoting sustainability.
SPARK Microsystems
Grant in 2018
SPARK Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power wireless communication technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company develops a high-performance wireless transceiver that significantly enhances energy efficiency and reduces latency, achieving faster data rates compared to existing solutions. SPARK Microsystems' patented technology extends the battery life of electronic devices, enabling the possibility of battery-less operation for wireless devices. This innovation is poised to play a crucial role in the advancement of IoT applications, facilitating more efficient and sustainable wireless communication.
Innovation Factory (Canada)
Venture Round in 2018
Innovation Factory is a not-for-profit business accelerator and a regional innovation centre, serving as the catalyst for technology innovation in the Greater Hamilton Area since 2010. Providing business services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections, Innovation Factory helps drive market adoption, revenues, investment, jobs and leverage of intellectual property. Innovators can also access sector-specific resources including exclusive smart transportation test environments and data and formal life science and health innovation ecosystems. Funded by the Government of Ontario, Innovation Factory helps Ontario-based innovators and entrepreneurs clear commercialization hurdles — accelerating the growth of companies so that they can compete and succeed globally and create high-quality jobs in our province.
SpaceTime Insight
Acquisition in 2018
SpaceTime Insight is a developer of advanced analytics and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications tailored for asset-intensive industries. The company provides innovative software solutions that enable clients to enhance capital efficiency, reduce costs and risks, and improve operational performance. Its platform utilizes machine learning models and advanced analytics to accurately predict asset health and optimize related operations, allowing businesses to foresee potential asset failures and automate real-time optimizations. SpaceTime Insight's offerings cater to a wide range of sectors, including utilities, shipping, manufacturing, and energy, helping organizations understand their operations in real-time and generate greater returns with lower risks and costs.
Unium LLC is a technology company specializing in mesh networking software aimed at enhancing wireless infrastructure, particularly for the Department of Defense. Founded in 2002 and based in Murray Hill, New Jersey, the company develops solutions that address slow or dead Wi-Fi spots by establishing secure mesh networks that optimize device placement. Unium's offerings include a range of software-defined tactical communication solutions and software router platforms, which facilitate reliable information sharing in mobile and zero-infrastructure environments. Its product lineup features advanced routers for home entertainment and IoT, as well as systems designed for classified applications. Additionally, Unium provides security solutions, including cryptographic modules that integrate with Linux systems for enhanced data protection. The company, previously known as CoCo Communications, operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Comptel
Acquisition in 2017
Comptel Corporation is an international software company based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in telecommunications. Established in 1986, Comptel focuses on providing innovative software solutions for the telecommunications industry. With a strong presence in the global market, Comptel offers a range of products and services designed to enhance network efficiency, customer experience, and operational performance for telecom operators. Through its cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, Comptel continues to drive digital transformation and enable communication service providers to meet the evolving needs of their customers in the digital age.
DeepField Networks
Acquisition in 2016
DeepField Networks, established in 2011 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in cloud intelligence and data analytics services. The company offers a suite of products, including Singularity (an analytics and security application), Cloud Genome (which maps global service supply chains), Cloud Intelligence (real-time big data analytics), Defender (real-time DDoS detection and mitigation), and Service Assurance (encryption-proof visibility using Deep Packet Inspection). These solutions cater to Fortune 500 enterprises, carriers, and cloud providers across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, helping them manage and optimize their cloud and over-the-top services in real-time, thereby enhancing performance and reducing costs. Since January 31, 2017, DeepField has operated as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Etadevices
Acquisition in 2016
Eta Devices is a fabless semiconductor company that develops solutions for mobile infrastructure and handset manufacturers. The company’s products include semiconductors, reference designs, and application engineering support to help OEMs integrate the company’s solutions into base stations and smartphones. Eta Devices was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States with an R&D office in Stockholm, Sweden.
Gainspeed
Acquisition in 2016
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.
Withings
Acquisition in 2016
Withings is a developer of digital health and wellness smart devices aimed at empowering individuals to make informed health decisions. The company offers a diverse array of products, including smart scales that help users achieve fitness and weight goals, stylish activity trackers and hybrid smartwatches, and an advanced sleep-tracking mat. Additionally, Withings produces medically accurate devices for monitoring blood pressure and temperature, enabling users to track their health progress effectively. These devices facilitate data sharing with healthcare professionals, enhancing the overall management of personal health.
Team8 is a global venture group established in 2014, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It specializes in building and investing in companies focused on enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and fintech. Team8's unique "Foundry" model involves identifying significant challenges, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting startups to ensure their success. The company leverages an in-house, multidisciplinary team and a dedicated network of C-level executives and thought leaders. Team8's leadership comprises serial entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, including former members of Israel's elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. Backed by global corporations such as Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays, and Moody's, Team8 co-founds transformative fintech companies, enhances established fintech value propositions, and empowers non-financial companies to offer financial services. Additionally, Team8 invests in early-stage enterprise technology startups through its venture capital fund, Team8 Capital I, focusing on data, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors.
Nakina Systems
Acquisition in 2016
Nakina Systems Inc. specializes in developing network integrity management software solutions for the telecommunications industry on a global scale. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance network security and operational efficiency. Key offerings include NI-Guardian, which centralizes security administration and enforces security policies; NI-Collector, which facilitates the discovery and reconciliation of physical and logical inventory from managed devices; and NI-Controller, which automates software audits in diverse network environments. Additionally, NI-DEFENDER serves as a cybersecurity solution to neutralize network threats, while NI-Framework provides a platform for element abstraction. Nakina also offers the Nakina Adapter SDK for developing device adapters, along with various services such as installation, custom development, and training. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Nakina Systems operates globally, partnering with major equipment manufacturers to enable service providers to launch new services and expand networks efficiently while minimizing outages.
Eden Rock Communications
Acquisition in 2015
Eden Rock Communications, LLC is a telecommunications company based in Bothell, Washington, specializing in centralized self-organizing network (SON) solutions for mobile network operators worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company offers the Eden-NET framework, which includes software development kits (SDKs) for creating custom SON modules and a suite of SON modules that focus on autonomous network optimization, workflow automation, network reliability automation, and dynamic network adaptation. Eden Rock Communications also provides system engineering, integration services, module customization, and training programs, alongside embedded agent simulation and testing services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the company holds more than 70 patents pending for techniques that enhance the performance and capacity of mobile networks, facilitating efficient radio resource management and load balancing for improved operational effectiveness.
Alcatel-Lucent
Acquisition in 2015
Alcatel-Lucent specializes in IP networking, ultra-broadband access, and cloud technologies. It serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, government, logistics, and telecommunications, providing them with flexible, high-speed, and secure network solutions.
SAC Wireless
Acquisition in 2014
SAC Wireless, LLC is a telecommunications infrastructure provider based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in developing and implementing network infrastructure solutions for telecom companies across the United States. Its offerings include site development, managed services for architectural and engineering design, construction services, equipment installation, commissioning and integration, operations and maintenance, and advisory consulting. SAC Wireless delivers a comprehensive range of turnkey program management and self-performing services to facilitate network builds, upgrades to 4G LTE, and the installation of indoor and outdoor distributed antenna systems, along with modification programs.
ClariPhy Communications
Venture Round in 2014
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in the development of mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits for optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy offers a range of products, including coherent single-chip transceivers, system-on-chips, and evaluation boards, targeting high-performance optical network applications. Its products are essential for various markets, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures, including metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul networks. The company's technologies are designed to enhance performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency while reducing deployment costs, thereby facilitating the scaling of internet bandwidth across diverse networking environments. ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.
Team8 is a global venture group established in 2014, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It specializes in building and investing in companies focused on enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and fintech. Team8's unique "Foundry" model involves identifying significant challenges, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting startups to ensure their success. The company leverages an in-house, multidisciplinary team and a dedicated network of C-level executives and thought leaders. Team8's leadership comprises serial entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, including former members of Israel's elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. Backed by global corporations such as Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays, and Moody's, Team8 co-founds transformative fintech companies, enhances established fintech value propositions, and empowers non-financial companies to offer financial services. Additionally, Team8 invests in early-stage enterprise technology startups through its venture capital fund, Team8 Capital I, focusing on data, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors.
Mesaplexx
Acquisition in 2014
Mesaplexx specializes in developing compact, high-performance filters tailored for the mobile industry. Their flagship product, xCube filters, are designed to enhance base station radios and active antenna systems, thereby improving overall mobile network performance. Mesaplexx licenses these filters to telecommunications vendors, facilitating their efforts to advance next-generation technologies and boost network capacity for mobile operators.
Desti is a travel technology company that revolutionizes the way individuals search and plan their trips. By utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Desti's platform provides tailored travel recommendations, allowing users to discover hotels, events, attractions, and restaurants that meet their specific needs. This approach simplifies the travel planning process, enabling users to ask nuanced questions and receive precise answers, reminiscent of traditional travel agents. As a recent spinout from SRI International, Desti aims to enhance the travel experience by making it more enjoyable and less burdensome, facilitating a deeper understanding of destinations through customized insights.
Hands Share
Venture Round in 2013
Tsuklink Corporation plans, develops and designs services such as Japan's largest construction matching site.
earthmine
Acquisition in 2012
Earthmine is a Berkeley, California-based company specializing in 3D street-level imaging services. It utilizes a unique stereoscopic system equipped with wide-angle lenses to capture fully spherical images of the environment, producing highly detailed and data-rich visuals. Unlike traditional mapping services, earthmine's imagery is designed to overcome perspective challenges, allowing for accurate measurements and representations of real-world locations. The company's offerings are tailored for enterprise clients, including government agencies, insurance companies, real estate planners, and architecture firms, rather than focusing on consumer-based products. Earthmine's technology aims to serve as a robust tool for those requiring precise 3D mapping solutions, drawing parallels to design software like SketchUp, but for real-world applications. The company has also established a partnership with CalTech, enabling it to leverage advanced software and algorithms developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
In 2010, in the city of Surgut was launched service to report problems in the city - "Bardakovka" . Service was named by name of a small river in the city center Bardykovki. The project was started as an experiment, but it turned into a whole story. The story of young people who have decided to make the decision easier to urban problems. During the work with the help of service have been resolved several hundred urban problems. Watching successful solutions to problems on the service "Bardakovka" residents of other cities of Russia started to use the service. To offer them a convenient tool command "Bardakovki" it was decided to create a new platform , "voice" , the right to address in any city of Russia.
RedKLEVER is a start-up company targeted to introduce and promote mHealth solutions in Russia. Their smart devices monitor the safety and health of the whole family. The project is developed as a platform for integrated solutions in mobile health such as remote health monitoring, health records management, and many others.
Runteq
Debt Financing in 2012
Runteq is a company that specializes in personal running technique monitoring and evaluation. It offers a unique solution that provides individualized instructions to help runners improve their skills and overall performance. By focusing on running techniques and biomechanics, Runteq aims to enhance running economy and minimize the risk of overuse injuries. The company's technology employs wireless sensors and sophisticated signal analysis algorithms to track and assess a runner's biomechanics, enabling users to refine their techniques and develop their abilities effectively. Through its innovative approach, Runteq stands out in the sports technology sector by prioritizing technique evaluation over traditional sports tracking methods.
Visionplus
Venture Round in 2012
VisionPlus is a Finnish venture capital firm established in 2011, located in Helsinki. The firm focuses on investing in digital products, including applications, games, and services across various digital platforms. Its investment portfolio encompasses software-as-a-service, mobile applications, and internet services, as well as special content intellectual property deals. The management team at VisionPlus possesses extensive experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and seed investments, having successfully developed and managed large-scale business and development organizations in a global context.
Smarterphone
Acquisition in 2012
Smarterphone is unique in offering a truly complete solution for mobile phone software. Smarterphone not only offers the complete software, they also handle any desired customization. They take the software through all project phases, up to and including FTA and operator homologation, and in this manner they can offer the shortest time-to-market, lowest risk and lowest total cost.
Skorpios Technologies
Series B in 2011
Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in silicon photonic integrated circuit products. Founded in 2009, the company develops and markets a range of opto-electronic integrated circuits, including 100G-CWDM system-on-chip receivers and transmitters. Skorpios Technologies also offers innovative solutions such as Template Assisted Bonding, which supports high-speed video, data, and voice communications across networking, cloud computing, storage, and cable TV applications. Additionally, the company provides gain materials, wafer-scale processes, uncooled tunable laser technology, and coherent transceiver devices. By designing and manufacturing integrated optical modules and subsystems, Skorpios enables high-bandwidth interconnectivity at competitive manufacturing costs, serving various sectors including aerospace and defense, bioelectronics, and communications.
ClariPhy Communications
Series C in 2011
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in the development of mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits for optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy offers a range of products, including coherent single-chip transceivers, system-on-chips, and evaluation boards, targeting high-performance optical network applications. Its products are essential for various markets, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures, including metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul networks. The company's technologies are designed to enhance performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency while reducing deployment costs, thereby facilitating the scaling of internet bandwidth across diverse networking environments. ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.
IRIS Telecom
Acquisition in 2011
IRIS Telecom Inc. provides engineering services to cellular operators and suppliers. The Company offers radio and transmission network design and performance optimization.
Inside Secure
Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Virtual City
Venture Round in 2010
Virtual City Ltd. specializes in the development, customization, and implementation of mobility software solutions aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency in East Africa. With over a decade of experience, the company has established itself as a market leader by continuously adapting to client needs and integrating innovative technologies. Its product offerings include a range of supply chain automation solutions such as AgriManagr for automate produce purchasing, Auditr for real-time market information, Distributr for sales process management, Haulr for dispatch and delivery, Membr for customer relationship management, and Tracr for tracking product history. By focusing on end-to-end supply chain transformation, Virtual City aims to provide businesses with improved efficiency, visibility, and transparency, facilitating sales transactions, order placements, returns, and mobile payments in the field. The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
OpenCloud
Venture Round in 2010
OpenCloud Limited is a telecommunications company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in New Zealand, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brazil. The company specializes in providing service differentiation and network solutions for wireline and mobile operators, including mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). OpenCloud offers a range of products, including the Rhino telecom application server, which supports the development and delivery of services across multiple network technologies, and various solutions tailored for Voice over LTE and GSM applications. Their product suite includes tools for real-time charging, service interaction, and application development, enabling operators to manage and customize their service offerings efficiently. OpenCloud also provides professional services such as solution consulting, integration, and support. Their clientele spans multinational groups, large operators, and independent operators across diverse regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia, focusing on enhancing the interoperability and efficiency of telecommunications services. As of 2017, OpenCloud operates as a subsidiary of Metaswitch Networks Ltd.
Motally
Acquisition in 2010
Motally specializes in providing mobile analytics solutions, focusing on user tracking and reporting for mobile devices, apps, and platforms. Their hosted service offers tailored tracking mechanisms designed specifically for the mobile environment. With a database exceeding 10,000 devices and over 10,000 carrier IP address range blocks, Motally ensures comprehensive coverage. The integration process is straightforward, taking only a few minutes to set up. Users benefit from daily reports, web-based dynamic reports, and detailed user statistics such as unique users, page views, search keywords, and average pages per visit. As a business tool, Motally helps companies gain deeper insights into customer behavior, optimize product offerings, and maximize the return on investment for advertising campaigns.
Motorola Solutions
Acquisition in 2010
Motorola Solutions, Inc., established in 1928 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in mission-critical communication solutions. The company operates in two segments: Products and Systems Integration, and Services and Software. The Products segment offers a wide range of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video solutions, along with their integration and optimization. These include two-way radios, video cameras, network software, and access control solutions, primarily serving government, public safety, and commercial customers. The Services segment provides repair, maintenance, and support services, as well as software updates, cybersecurity, and command center solutions. Motorola Solutions also has a venture capital arm, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, which invests in technology companies that complement its business strategy, typically providing between $1 million and $5 million per investment. The company's products and services are used in over 100 countries, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from government agencies.
MetaCarta
Acquisition in 2010
MetaCarta is a company that specializes in geographic search and referencing solutions. Its primary offering is a geographic search and referencing platform that includes components such as GeoTag, which identifies geographic references within documents. By integrating geographic search and tagging functions, MetaCarta enables users to efficiently locate information related to specific locations, enhancing the accessibility and usability of geographic data. The company's technology is designed to streamline the process of finding and referencing geographic information, making it a valuable resource for various applications in information management and analysis.
Novarra
Acquisition in 2010
Novarra, Inc. is a provider of wireless Internet solutions, specializing in mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms designed for mobile data services, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile Internet, video, Web 2.0 applications, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a carrier-grade content transformation server, while the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media content. Additionally, Novarra features the Vision Advertising Platform, which facilitates the delivery and management of graphical and animated advertisements. The company targets mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Novarra has expanded its presence with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Initially established as Infospeed Communications, Inc., the company rebranded in 2000 to reflect its focus on mobile internet solutions.
Dopplr
Acquisition in 2009
Dopplr is an online service designed for frequent travelers, enabling them to share upcoming travel plans with friends and colleagues. The platform fosters connections by reminding users of contacts residing in their intended destinations, facilitating networking opportunities. Users can exchange insights on accommodations, dining, and local attractions, enhancing the travel experience. With a focus on privacy, Dopplr allows individuals to manage their travel information within a trusted network. The service has gained traction globally, with users collectively sharing extensive travel data across thousands of cities. The company's name pays homage to Christian Doppler, a 19th-century scientist known for the Doppler effect, reflecting the platform's emphasis on connectivity and movement.
Cellity
Acquisition in 2009
Cellity AG, founded in October 2006 and based in Hamburg, specializes in software-based telephony services and innovative communication solutions. The company offers the cellity Communicator, which features an advanced address book platform that automatically synchronizes contact information from diverse sources, including mobile phone books, Outlook, and various social networks. This integration ensures that users have consistently updated contact data in one accessible location. In addition to its address-book functionality, the cellity Communicator provides a range of smart features such as mobile email, free SMS, cost-effective international calls, and easy conference calling, alongside a secure backup service. The company's mobile applications have gained significant traction, with over 6 million downloads in more than 160 countries, making them compatible with any mobile device and SIM card.
Obopay is a mobile payment service provider that enables consumers and businesses to conduct financial transactions using their mobile phones. The company offers a mobile application, text message capabilities, and mobile web access, allowing users to purchase, pay, and transfer money seamlessly. Obopay's services are compatible with any mobile phone and carrier in the United States, and its prepaid MasterCard can be used at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. The company has established partnerships with several financial and telecommunications entities, enhancing its service offerings. Additionally, Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India, which began operations in March 2008 and has formed partnerships with local banks and telecom providers to extend its reach in the Indian market.
bit-side
Acquisition in 2009
Bit-side GmbH is a mobile software company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in location-based services. The company focuses on developing applications for mobile devices, including imaging and entertainment software. Notably, Bit-side created Plazes for the iPhone and Pixelpipe for Android, enhancing mobile user experiences through innovative technology. In January 2009, Bit-side was acquired by Nokia, which further expanded its reach and capabilities in the mobile software market.
Zvents is a prominent online producer of local entertainment guides, assisting over 12 million monthly users in discovering engaging activities in their vicinity. The platform supports thousands of event advertisers in boosting attendance for various local events, such as live music, performing arts, sporting events, and community activities. Founded in March 2005 to focus on the Bay Area, Zvents has since broadened its reach to include events across most U.S. cities, as well as in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. The company's network comprises over 290 media sites, including major local publications like SFGate.com, the San Jose Mercury News, Boston Globe, Denver Post, Dallas Morning News, and national partners such as Bing, MSN.com, and YP.com. Zvents stands out through its extensive media partnerships, innovative time-based local search technology, and a dynamic community of content contributors across all markets and event categories.
OZ Communications
Acquisition in 2008
OZ Communications, Inc., a software company, provides consumer mobile messaging solutions. It offers OZ Mobile IM, a solution that enables mobile operators to offer access to already established instant messaging services; OZ Consumer Email, an email solution for consumer mobile phones and devices to send and receive emails to friends and family; and OZ SmartMail, an email solution for savvy, small business, and home business professionals. The company also provides OZ Mobile IMPS Server, a solution that enables mobile operators to build own mobile instant messaging communities; and OZ Mobile Social Networking, which enables mobile operators to deliver mobile social networking experience to end users. In addition, it offers device application development services, custom server solutions and system integration services, application service provider solutions, and business consulting services. The company's customers include mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals, and online communities. It has strategic partnerships with America Online, Inc.; Microsoft; and Yahoo!. OZ Communications, Inc. was formerly known as OZ.COM. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Montreal, Canada with regional offices in the United States, Europe, and India. As of November 4, 2008, OZ Communications Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corp.
Navteq
Acquisition in 2008
NAVTEQ Corporation specializes in developing and providing digital maps, traffic, and location data for navigation and location-based services across North America and Europe. The company offers a range of products, including driver assistance systems and multi-modal routing solutions through NAVTEQ Discover Cities, which integrates pedestrian pathways with public transit information. NAVTEQ also provides speech synthesis and automatic speech recognition capabilities through NAVTEQ Voice, along with a comprehensive digital map database that features points of interest. Its services include real-time traffic data applications and support for customer program management and technical content. The maps produced by NAVTEQ detail road networks, including restrictions and features such as one-way streets and physical barriers, making them essential for automotive navigation systems, mobile devices, and various internet-based mapping applications. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, NAVTEQ operates globally and became a subsidiary of Nokia Inc. in 2008.
Symbian Software
Acquisition in 2008
Symbian Software Ltd. specializes in the development of mobile operating systems, primarily used in devices produced by major manufacturers such as Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung. Acquired by Nokia in 2008, Symbian has established itself as a leading player in the mobile OS market, commanding over 40% of the global market share. The company's technology has played a significant role in the evolution of mobile communication, providing the foundation for various smartphones and mobile devices.
Plazes
Acquisition in 2008
Plazes is a geosocial networking company that enables users to share their current location, activities, and future plans with friends and groups. Users can update their status via the Plazes website or by text messaging, allowing others to track their whereabouts and plans. The service, similar to Twitter and Jaiku, facilitates real-world connections by integrating digital identities with physical locations.
Trolltech
Acquisition in 2008
Trolltech, founded in 1994 by Haavard Nord and Eirik Chambe-Eng, is a software company specializing in cross-platform application development. With a workforce of over 90 employees, Trolltech offers two main product lines: Qt and Qtopia. Qt is a robust C++ application framework that allows developers to create single-source applications that can run natively across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and embedded Linux. This framework supports both graphical user interface (GUI) applications and non-GUI programs, such as console tools and servers, making it a versatile choice for software developers. Qt has gained widespread recognition, underpinning thousands of successful commercial applications globally and serving as the foundation for the open source KDE desktop environment.
The Qt Company
Acquisition in 2008
Qt Group Oyj is a software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, that specializes in developing, productizing, and licensing software development tools under both commercial and open-source licenses. The company offers a robust framework of libraries and tools, known as Qt, which enables developers to create applications and user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. Qt is widely utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare, serving clients across over 70 industries globally. In addition to its development framework, Qt Group provides professional services such as consulting, training, and technical support, helping customers optimize their software solutions. With a presence in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, the company supports a large community of developers worldwide, enhancing the versatility and reach of its technology.
Imergy Power Systems
Series B in 2008
Imergy Power Systems, established in 2004 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing electrical energy storage systems. The company's core product is the Energy Storage Platform (ESP), designed to reduce energy costs and enhance power reliability by optimizing renewable energy generation. Additionally, Imergy offers L-Cell, an innovative battery technology initially developed for long-term space flight applications.
Atrica
Acquisition in 2008
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.
Apertio
Acquisition in 2008
Apertio is a provider of infrastructure software tailored for the mobile telecommunications industry. The company develops a subscriber-centric architecture designed to support both current and next-generation operators, facilitating the management of subscriber data across mobile, fixed, and converged networks. By offering applications and platforms specifically built for telecommunications providers, Apertio aims to simplify operations, reduce costs, and expedite the deployment of new services. Its solutions are intended to help telecom operators address contemporary industry challenges while laying a solid foundation for next-generation network frameworks.
Avvenu
Acquisition in 2007
Avvenu provides remote access and sharing services. It offers Access ‘n Share, an Internet service that allows users to access and share photos, music, and files stored in their home or office computers from mobiles phones and Internet-connected computers; and Avvenu Music service, which enables users to browse, listen, and share the iTunes music library stored in their Windows XP or Windows Vista PCs. The company provides its services in media routing and managed peer-to-peer content access and distribution technology. It serves professionals and consumers, including students, parents, retirees, small business owners, photo and music enthusiasts, and business executives. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California. As of December 5, 2007, Avvenu, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Kyte is an online and mobile video platform designed for the media and entertainment industry. The platform integrates interactive and community-building features typical of social media with the analytics and monetization tools found in professional video services. This allows businesses to effectively engage with online and mobile audiences, foster community connections, and generate revenue through their content. By providing a seamless experience for both creators and viewers, Kyte enables companies to enhance their digital presence and capitalize on the growing demand for video content.
Vivento Technical Services
Acquisition in 2007
Vivento Technical Services GmbH & Co. KG operates as a provider of network infrastructure services. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Enpocket
Acquisition in 2007
Enpocket, acquired by Nokia in 2007, specializes in mobile advertising, offering brands the tools to plan, create, execute, measure, and optimize their campaigns globally. The Enpocket platform features a comprehensive campaign management and delivery system that leverages advanced consumer insights and targeting capabilities. It supports various advertising formats, including SMS, MMS, mobile internet ads, and video, enabling brands to effectively reach and engage their audiences. In addition to mobile marketing, Enpocket provides integrated entertainment services, enhancing its offerings in the digital advertising landscape.
Twango
Acquisition in 2007
Twango is an online photo and video-sharing service. It combines online storage with social networking, allowing users to organize and share photos, videos and other personal media. Twango was founded by a group of 5 ex-Microsoft employees in the fall of 2004 and officially launched in October 2006 Twango claims to support a total of 110 file types including the necessary ones like pictures, videos, audio files, Microsoft Office documents, and PDFs. Users can upload their media to Twango via the Web UI, email, or a cell phone / mobile device. Twango also lets users specify access settings, to make their media private or public. Other features include conversion and synchronization of all iPod-compatible files, mobile uploads, embedding, and tagging. Similar companies include [Multiply](http://multiply.com/), [PeopleAggregator](http://www.peopleaggregator.net/), and [eSnips](http://www.esnips.com/). Twango was acquired by Nokia in July 2007.
Pixto is a company that was acquired by Nokia in 2007.
Gate5 offers mapping and location based services for mobile devices. The company was acquired by Nokia in 2006.
Loudeye
Acquisition in 2006
Provide digital media services that facilitate the distribution, promotion, and sale of media and entertainment for mobile and consumer electronics.
Intellisync
Acquisition in 2006
Intellisync Corporation engages in the development, marketing, and support of desktop, enterprise, and mobile carrier-class software worldwide. Its software enables consumers, business executives, and information technology professionals to extend the capabilities of enterprise groupware and vertical applications, data-enabled mobile devices, and other personal communication platforms. The company was formerly known as Pumatech Inc. and changed its name to Intellisync Corporation in February 2004. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. As of February 10, 2006, Intellisync Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Skyhook is a Boston-based mobile location services company, founded in 2003, that specializes in hybrid positioning technology. Initially focused on geolocating Wi-Fi access points, the company has since expanded its offerings to include advanced location services that integrate Wi-Fi, GPS, cell towers, IP addresses, and device sensors. In 2015, Skyhook introduced Behavioral Data through an open platform, prioritizing data privacy and security for its advertising and application clients. The company further developed its technology in 2016 with the launch of Precision Location to support wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT), alongside products such as Personas and Context Accelerator, which assist brands in effectively engaging mobile consumers.
Alphapur
Acquisition in 2005
It is a mobile phone company
Anthology Solutions
Series A in 2004
Anthology Solutions Inc. develops and provides network storage, digital processing, sharing, and content management solutions for government, telecommunication companies, and educational institutions. The company's product includes Yellow-Machine, a personal network storage server that manages disk-based network storage, integrates firewall and router, web access control and management, and e-mail recording. Anthology Solutions was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. On October 13, 2006, Anthology Solutions, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose
Sequoia Communications
Series D in 2004
Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.
Lightningcast
Series D in 2004
Lightningcast is a technology company specializing in broadband software solutions for the digital audio and video market. It offers platforms enabling seamless content delivery, ad insertion, customization, targeting, analytics, operations management, and other supporting technologies. Its client base includes prominent media organizations such as AOL, Disney/ABC, NPR, MTV, among others.
Mozilla
Funding Round in 2004
Mozilla, established in 1998, is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting openness, innovation, and user control on the internet. It is renowned for its flagship product, the Mozilla Firefox web browser, which offers features like syncing and private browsing across devices. Mozilla also provides other internet solutions such as the Thunderbird email application and prototype tools like Raindrop and Rainbow. The company's mission is to move the web forward, always prioritizing the user. Mozilla Foundation achieves this by connecting open internet leaders, mobilizing activists, and fostering a global community of volunteers and partners who contribute to Firefox's development and digital literacy initiatives. Additionally, Mozilla Ventures, founded in 2022, invests in early-stage startups focusing on technology, AI, security, privacy, and other relevant sectors to further fuel the open internet movement.
Qovia is a company that specializes in voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony monitoring and management technologies. Founded in 2002 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Qovia develops software products designed to monitor and manage voice quality on VoIP telephone systems. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of customers, including school districts, government agencies, law enforcement, banking and financial institutions, call centers, and voice carriers. By leveraging internet technology to enhance voice communication, Qovia positions itself at the forefront of next-generation phone systems.
Informative
Venture Round in 2004
Informative, established in 1999, is a marketing company based in South San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing online tools to help businesses understand their customers' priorities and build brand communities. Additionally, Informative offers marketing analytics services, including survey creation, community management, blog hosting, and customer profiling. Its clients span various industries such as advertising agencies, consumer products, media, financial services, pharmaceuticals, software, and electronics.
MicroDisplay
Series C in 2004
MicroDisplay Corporation was founded in 1995 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Based in San Pablo, CA (just north of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area), MicroDisplay Corporation is a privately-held, integrated design manufacturer of semiconductor display products in the consumer electronics space. MicroDisplay Corporation is a leader in Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) technology, and has designed twenty two LCOS microdisplays, seven microdisplay controllers and numerous Liquid Crystal (LC) modes allowing it to be the only in the world with commercialized single-panel LCOS microdisplay technology. MicroDisplay Corporation holds a wide-range of intellectual property in the both the design and manufacture of LCOS microdisplays and controllers, and is staffed by a team of dedicated professionals committed to bringing high-performance, low-cost single-panel LCOS technology to the consumer market in the form next generation consumer-priced rear-projection High Definition digital televisions.
Skyhook
Seed Round in 2004
Skyhook is a Boston-based mobile location services company, founded in 2003, that specializes in hybrid positioning technology. Initially focused on geolocating Wi-Fi access points, the company has since expanded its offerings to include advanced location services that integrate Wi-Fi, GPS, cell towers, IP addresses, and device sensors. In 2015, Skyhook introduced Behavioral Data through an open platform, prioritizing data privacy and security for its advertising and application clients. The company further developed its technology in 2016 with the launch of Precision Location to support wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT), alongside products such as Personas and Context Accelerator, which assist brands in effectively engaging mobile consumers.
Qovia is a company that specializes in voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony monitoring and management technologies. Founded in 2002 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Qovia develops software products designed to monitor and manage voice quality on VoIP telephone systems. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of customers, including school districts, government agencies, law enforcement, banking and financial institutions, call centers, and voice carriers. By leveraging internet technology to enhance voice communication, Qovia positions itself at the forefront of next-generation phone systems.
AgentArts
Funding Round in 2003
AgentArts, Inc. provides recommendation and personalization solutions for music, video, games, and mobile entertainment. It offers various products, including content recommendation system, which provides personalized content recommendations for music, video, games, screens, and ringtone services; targeted promotions manager, which delivers targeted marketing promotions; and social circles module, which provides mobile and online entertainment services. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in San Francisco, California with offices in Melbourne, Australia and Washington, DC. As of July 3, 2007, AgentArts, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Fast Search & Transfer ASA.
Bitfone Corporation
Venture Round in 2003
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.
Eizel Technologies
Acquisition in 2003
Eizel Technologies is a software company that is focused on the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, pattern recognition, and natural language processing technology solutions. Eizel Technologies was acquired by Nokia in April 2003. Eizel Technologies was founded by Adam Berger in 2000. It is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Redback Networks
Funding Round in 2002
Redback Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced telecommunications networking equipment, catering to markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company offers a range of products, including the SmartEdge service gateway, which integrates scalable edge routing, Ethernet aggregation, and subscriber management. Additionally, it provides SMS product families that allow service providers and carriers to manage broadband and dial-up subscribers through a unified platform, along with the NetOp policy manager for policy management across its product offerings. Redback Networks' solutions are designed to support service providers in developing Internet protocol-based broadband networks, facilitating high-speed access and services for both consumers and businesses. The company also engages in collaboration agreements with various industry organizations to enhance its offerings and contribute to the telecommunications sector.
Symbian Software
Venture Round in 2002
Symbian Software Ltd. specializes in the development of mobile operating systems, primarily used in devices produced by major manufacturers such as Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung. Acquired by Nokia in 2008, Symbian has established itself as a leading player in the mobile OS market, commanding over 40% of the global market share. The company's technology has played a significant role in the evolution of mobile communication, providing the foundation for various smartphones and mobile devices.
Bitfone Corporation
Series A in 2001
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.
Amber Networks
Acquisition in 2001
Amber Networks is a telecommunications technology company that specializes in providing solutions for service providers to deploy communication services over advanced Optical Internet networks. The company is known for its innovative infrastructure router, the Aggregation Service Router, which integrates various traditional services, such as TDM, frame relay, and ATM, with native IP traffic. This technology enables service providers to efficiently manage and concentrate numerous service feeds within their core networks. Additionally, Amber Networks develops fault-tolerant routing platforms that enhance the reliability and performance of communication network infrastructure.
Ramp Networks
Acquisition in 2000
Ramp Networks provides Internet security and broadband access solutions for the small office and enterprise remote office. The company was formerly known as Trancell Systems. Ramp Networks was founded in 1993 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
Riot Entertainment
Series B in 2000
RIOT-E develops and distributes entertainment services and games for mobile devices in partnership with leading international entertainment and telecommunication companies. RIOT-E was established in February of 2000 and currently has offices in Helsinki, Singapore, and New York. RIOT-E currently employs 90 people, with an executive team drawn from backgrounds in film, music, game production, and New Media.
DiscoveryCom
Acquisition in 2000
DiscoveryCom provider of loop management solutions for broadband DSL services.
Tantau Software
Series B in 2000
TANTAU Software Inc. is a leading provider of software and services that enable enterprises to conduct high-volume, secure, mobile ecommerce transactions while maintaining direct access to their customer. TANTAU's blue-chip customer base includes major financial institutions and stock exchanges around the world. Strategic alliances include Nokia, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, NEON Systems and Baltimore Technologies. TANTAU is a member of the WAP Forum and Radicchio, the global industry consortium that promotes security for wireless ecommerce. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TANTAU is a global company with development and sales offices around the world, including Australia, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Network Alchemy
Acquisition in 2000
Network Alchemy, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and marketing infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the use of the Internet for secure private communications, commerce, and collaboration. The firm focuses on providing innovative internet protocol clustering solutions that ensure continuous connectivity and reliability. By advancing the capabilities of network infrastructure, Network Alchemy aims to facilitate safer and more efficient online interactions for businesses and individuals alike. The company’s offerings are geared towards creating a secure environment for digital communication and transactions, addressing the growing need for privacy and security in an increasingly interconnected world.
TeamWARE - security software business
Acquisition in 1999
TeamWARE - security software business provider of software and services for implementing communication and collaboration solutions.
Telekol Corporation
Acquisition in 1999
Telekol Corporation offers personal computer based voice processing systems for voicemail systems. Its products include TVM-2000, which integrates with various telephone systems through in-band signaling, SMDI, and keyset emulation for business communications, voice mail, automated attendant, automatic call distribution, audio text, and fax detection applications. The company's TVM-2000 detects and routes fax messages to fax machines. Its products also include TVM 2002, a VoicEmail that delivers a copy of voice mail messages to email, store, and forward messages to persons with email addresses. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Greenville, South Carolina. As of October 1999, Telekol Corporation operates a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Rooftop Communications
Acquisition in 1999
Rooftop Communications LLC operates as an advertising agency. It offers brand advertising, direct marketing, public relations, media, and Internet services. Rooftop Communications LLC is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Aircom International
Funding Round in 1999
Aircom International Ltd., established in 1995, specializes in network management solutions for telecommunications operators worldwide. Headquartered in Leatherhead, UK, with offices across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Australia, Aircom offers a suite of tools such as ASSET (multi-technology radio planning), ADVANTAGE (automated cell planning), ARRAYWIZARD (automated coverage prediction), ASSET ACP (drive testing reduction tool), OPTIMA (performance management), and DATASAFE (data reconciliation). These products facilitate efficient network planning, optimization, and maintenance for mobile telecom clients.
InTalk Corp.
Acquisition in 1999
InTalk designs and develops wireless LAN components and products. The company sells directly to corporate customers and through OEM channels. InTalk's product portfolio consists of Wireless LAN access point products. With InTalk's wireless solutions, businesses can leverage the freedom of wireless LANs to gain access to network files, the Internet, e-mail, video and even video teleconferencing from any location. This new technology and IEEE standards-based products enable computers to network wirelessly at high-speeds. The company's products focus on data communications and are designed to support the next generations of higher speed wireless solutions. InTalk products incorporate the PRISM ®Radio Chip Set by Harris Semiconductor.
Diamond Lane Communications
Acquisition in 1999
Diamond Lane Communications Corporation supplies digital subscriber line data access products. The company also develops networking equipments providing data over local telephone lines. It provides xDSL solutions, enabling a variety of high-speed data applications via its SpeedLink system, a DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) based on ATM standards.
Vienna Systems Corporation
Acquisition in 1998
Vienna Systems Corporation designs and manufactures hardware and software products that distribute voice, fax, and video over IP networks. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Kanata, Canada. As of December 1998, Vienna Systems Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
NE-Products
Acquisition in 1998
NE-Products is a company that was acquired by Nokia in 1998.
User Interface Design
Acquisition in 1998
User Interface Design is a company that was acquired by Nokia in 1998.
Sirf Technology
Venture Round in 1998
SiRF Technology specializes in the development of semiconductor and software products that provide location awareness solutions. The company focuses on creating global positioning systems designed to integrate "location intelligence" into various consumer products. Its offerings include GPS semiconductors and tailored software that simplifies the complexities of GPS technology for manufacturers. This enables product developers to design and market affordable GPS-enabled devices efficiently, enhancing user experiences across a wide range of applications.
Ipsilon Networks
Acquisition in 1997
Ipsilon Networks is a provider of high performance IP switches. The firm was founded in October 1994 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.