Alcatel Ventures

Alcatel specializes in IP networking, ultra-broadband access, and cloud technology, focusing on creating robust networks essential for an ultra-connected world. The company aims to provide solutions that enhance flexibility, speed, and trust for its customers. In addition to its core business, Alcatel also had a venture capital arm, Alcatel Ventures, which invested in privately held companies with innovative technologies. This partnership primarily targeted US firms engaged in rapidly expanding markets related to hardware and software, including wireless communications, telecommunications infrastructure, optical components, and semiconductor chips.

Steve Y. Kim

Managing Partner

12 past transactions

Ondax

Series D in 2008
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

Valere Power

Series D in 2004
Valere Power, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in power supply solutions for telecommunications providers and enterprises. The company offers a range of AC/DC power systems tailored to meet the needs of business communication services and broadband deployments. Their product lineup includes compact DC power systems designed for location services, integrated systems for base transceiver stations and metropolitan fiber rings, as well as modular DC power systems suitable for wireless base stations and network switching centers. Valere Power focuses on providing reliable power solutions that support both legacy systems and modern network expansions.

Ondax

Series B in 2003
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

Widcomm

Series C in 2002
WIDCOMM specializes in Bluetooth software, systems, and designs that facilitate communication between intelligent devices over short-range wireless connections. The company aims to enhance accessibility in communication by providing its services to semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, as well as computing device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its technology supports a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, keyboards, and headphones, ensuring seamless wireless connectivity for users.

Ondax

Series A in 2001
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

Transdimension

Series B in 2001
TransDimension specializes in the development of integrated circuits, Internet protocol cores, software stacks, and development tools that facilitate both wired and wireless interconnectivity. The company's technology is utilized across various applications, including mobile devices, cellular phones, set-top boxes, printers, and digital storage solutions. Their products support a diverse range of consumer electronics, such as CD, DVD, and MP3 players, personal digital assistants, and digital cameras. By focusing on universal serial bus connectivity technology, TransDimension aims to enhance the functionality and connectivity of modern electronic devices.

SeatAdvisor

Series A in 2000
SeatAdvisor, Inc. is a ticketing software company headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in providing venues and organizations with comprehensive box office solutions. Founded in 1999, the company offers a range of products including its flagship SeatAdvisor Box Office (SABO), a cloud-based integrated ticketing system that streamlines box office operations through a single interface. This system caters to various sectors with tailored options such as SABOArts, SABOSports, and SABOUniversity. Additionally, SeatAdvisor provides SeatAdvisor Express, an online ticket consignment system featuring interactive SeatMaps, alongside BOCA ticketing systems and thermal ticket printers. The company's offerings also include merchant account solutions for credit card processing. SeatAdvisor serves a diverse clientele globally, including performing arts organizations, universities, and sports entities, enabling them to enhance their audience engagement and operational efficiency. As of October 2017, SeatAdvisor operates as a subsidiary of PatronManager, LLC.

Transdimension

Series A in 2000
TransDimension specializes in the development of integrated circuits, Internet protocol cores, software stacks, and development tools that facilitate both wired and wireless interconnectivity. The company's technology is utilized across various applications, including mobile devices, cellular phones, set-top boxes, printers, and digital storage solutions. Their products support a diverse range of consumer electronics, such as CD, DVD, and MP3 players, personal digital assistants, and digital cameras. By focusing on universal serial bus connectivity technology, TransDimension aims to enhance the functionality and connectivity of modern electronic devices.

3DSP

Series B in 2000
3DSP Corporation develops digital signal processing (DSP) architecture based system-on-chip solutions to the broadband communication, audio, and multimedia markets.

MediaVast

Venture Round in 2000
MediaVast provides visual content and related services to print and online media, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, mobile carriers, communication agencies, and other publishing enterprises. It offers a digital photo agency and wire service. The company also provides media companies with access to celebrity, music, and fashion photography. It also operates a stock photo agency that specializes in the licensing and syndication of celebrity portraiture. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai, Madrid, and Amsterdam. As of April 25, 2007, MediaVast, Inc. is a subsidiary of Getty Images, Inc.

MobileSys

Series A in 1999
MobileSys is a developer of software solutions that integrate message delivery for wireless devices including cell phones, pagers, and PDA's and enterprise-wide applications, such as CRM, sales force automation, email, help desk and more. Its products include EtherPage Wireless Messaging Server, MobileSys MX Wireless Messaging Engine and the MobileSys Wireless Data Network all providing a platform for enterprise and eBusinesses.

Bridgewater Systems

Series A in 1999
Bridgewater Systems, the leader in intelligent broadband controls, provides pre-integrated solutions for mobile and converged operators to transform their networks, optimize mobile data growth, and innovate with new services. The Bridgewater portfolio of carrier-grade products includes Service Controller (AAA), Policy Controller (PCRF) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS), anchored by a common identity and device management system. More than 150 leading service providers worldwide leverage Bridgewater to create and deliver profitable services to consumer, enterprise, cloud and machine markets.
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