Hewlett Packard Pathfinder

Hewlett Packard Pathfinder is the venture capital arm of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, established in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in providing expansion stage capital to startups in the technology sector, particularly those focused on enterprise information technology, cloud computing, data centers, big data, and security. It targets companies that have previously secured funding from reputable early-stage venture capital firms and have completed their initial product or service development. By leveraging Hewlett Packard's expertise and reputation in these domains, Pathfinder aims to support founders and executive teams in enhancing their credibility and accelerating market entry. The firm operates on a global scale, partnering with financial investors who possess specialized knowledge in the relevant technology areas.

Ali Wasti

Managing Director, Venture Investments

27 past transactions

Arcion

Venture Round in 2023
Arcion is a cloud-native data mobility platform that specializes in high-performance, real-time data pipelines. The company offers an autonomous migration and cloud-neutral database replication solution, allowing businesses to efficiently migrate database updates to streaming data pipelines. This capability provides a consistent, real-time view of customer data and business intelligence across various applications and business units. By streamlining data migration processes, Arcion helps organizations reduce migration and licensing costs while enhancing the productivity of their engineering teams.

Ayar Labs

Series C in 2023
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.

Cequence Security

Venture Round in 2023
Cequence Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity software company that specializes in automated application security solutions for organizations operating in highly connected environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Cequence Security offers an advanced Application Security Platform designed to protect web, mobile, and API application services crucial for business processes and customer interactions. The platform features a unified API protection solution that encompasses API discovery, compliance, and real-time detection and prevention of various threats, including advanced bot attacks, account takeovers, and fraud. By providing critical intelligence and integration with existing security tools, Cequence empowers security teams to effectively manage their security needs. The company's clientele includes Fortune and Global 500 organizations across diverse sectors, and its executive team comprises industry veterans with experience from leading cybersecurity firms.

Classiq Technologies

Series B in 2022
Classiq Technologies is a leading quantum software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate quantum computing from algorithm design to execution. Its software encompasses an integrated development environment, compiler, and operating system, which are tailored to accommodate varying levels of developer expertise. By providing a low-code development environment, Classiq enables a broader range of individuals, including those with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and linear algebra, to engage with quantum programming without needing extensive knowledge of quantum hardware. The company collaborates closely with advanced computation hardware providers to develop software compatible with quantum computers, high-performance computing systems, and quantum simulators. With a team of world-class scientists and engineers, Classiq aims to democratize access to quantum computing and accelerate the development of complex algorithms efficiently.

SafeBreach

Series C in 2020
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform designed to enhance an organization's security posture by simulating real-world attack methods. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes a range of breach techniques derived from actual cyber incidents, to proactively identify vulnerabilities within an enterprise's network, cloud, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of cybercriminals, SafeBreach enables businesses to validate their security controls and improve the responsiveness of their security operations center (SOC) analysts. The platform can integrate with various security information and event management systems, ticketing solutions, and automation tools, providing continuous visibility into potential security threats and allowing organizations to address issues before they can be exploited by attackers.

IonQ

Series B in 2019
IonQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers utilizing a trapped ion approach. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, IonQ focuses on advancing quantum computing capabilities through qubit replication, optical networkability, and optimized algorithms. The company's quantum computers represent a significant shift from classical computing, effectively addressing limitations associated with superposition and entanglement at the atomic level. IonQ provides access to its quantum processors through cloud platforms, offering quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS) to a wide range of customers. Additionally, the company engages in research and development to enhance its quantum technology and supports clients through consulting services aimed at co-developing algorithms for its quantum systems.

Platform9

Series D in 2019
Platform9 is a cloud service provider that enables organizations to utilize a hybrid cloud infrastructure powered by Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. Established in 2013 in Mountain View, California, by Sirish Raghuram, Platform9 offers an open source-as-a-service platform that simplifies the management of cloud software deployments. Its services support over 40,000 nodes across private, public, and edge clouds, allowing clients to transform their existing infrastructure into a self-service private cloud system. By automating cluster upgrades and security patches, Platform9 helps organizations reduce management complexity and operational costs, making it easier for them to adopt cloud-native practices. The company operates as an inclusive, globally distributed entity backed by prominent investors.

Hedvig

Series C in 2017
Hedvig, Inc. is a cloud-based software-defined storage company based in Santa Clara, California, and was incorporated in 2012. Formerly known as Quexascale, Hedvig specializes in modernizing storage solutions for enterprise computing environments at any scale. The company’s platform uniquely combines block, file, and object storage into a single software solution that operates seamlessly across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows enterprises to streamline their storage infrastructure, reducing costs by up to 60% while enhancing the speed and efficiency of application migration to the cloud. Hedvig's technology is designed to improve the economics of data management, enabling businesses to create a virtualized storage pool that provisions storage with minimal effort and effectively scales to meet growing data demands. As a subsidiary of Commvault Systems, Hedvig continues to advance the capabilities of software-defined storage, making it a key player in the evolution of data management solutions.

ThoughtSpot

Series C in 2016
ThoughtSpot, Inc. is a provider of search-driven analytics designed for enterprises, enabling users to easily search and analyze data, generate instant charts, build reports, and create dashboards. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, ThoughtSpot serves various sectors including retail, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The company's platform leverages a natural language search interface, allowing users to obtain actionable insights quickly and efficiently. It connects seamlessly with on-premise, cloud, and big data sources, centralizing data management and facilitating intelligent decision-making. Additionally, ThoughtSpot offers low-code integration solutions for developers, enhancing analytics capabilities within existing products and services. With a focus on empowering users to explore data, ThoughtSpot aims to drive growth and improve business outcomes across organizations. The company has expanded its presence globally with locations in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, and Japan.

SafeBreach

Series A in 2016
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform designed to enhance an organization's security posture by simulating real-world attack methods. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes a range of breach techniques derived from actual cyber incidents, to proactively identify vulnerabilities within an enterprise's network, cloud, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of cybercriminals, SafeBreach enables businesses to validate their security controls and improve the responsiveness of their security operations center (SOC) analysts. The platform can integrate with various security information and event management systems, ticketing solutions, and automation tools, providing continuous visibility into potential security threats and allowing organizations to address issues before they can be exploited by attackers.

Keen

Series B in 2016
Keen Labs, Inc. develops a customizable analytics platform that enables developers to efficiently collect, explore, and visualize data. The company's offerings include Keen Pro, which allows users to track, process, and store data from various sources such as applications, websites, IoT devices, and games, as well as to share insights with teams and clients. Additionally, Keen provides Native Analytics, a white-label solution for real-time analytics and advanced visualizations. The platform supports all aspects of event data management, facilitating the streaming, storage, querying, and presentation of data in one integrated system. Keen serves a diverse clientele across industries including media, advertising, gaming, SaaS, and hardware. Founded in 2011, Keen is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Hexadite

Series A in 2016
Hexadite Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2014 and operating as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. The company specializes in developing a security orchestration and automation solution aimed at enhancing incident response to cyber threats. Its flagship product, the Hexadite Automated Incident Response Solution, utilizes artificial intelligence to investigate and resolve cyber alerts swiftly, allowing organizations to address security breaches in seconds without human intervention. By connecting to existing security detection systems, Hexadite's platform effectively uncovers hidden threats and mitigates breaches, thereby improving productivity, reducing costs, and strengthening overall security for enterprises.

Chef Software

Series E in 2015
Chef Software is a leading provider of Continuous Automation software based in Seattle, Washington. Renowned for its role in the DevOps movement, Chef collaborates with over a thousand innovative companies globally to facilitate digital transformation. Its flagship product, Chef Automate, integrates infrastructure and application management, enabling enterprises to swiftly and securely build, deploy, and manage applications across various environments. Additionally, Chef's Habitat product enhances application automation, supporting diverse release scenarios and modernization initiatives. The InSpec tool aids organizations in maintaining compliance and security during cloud migration through a 'Detect, Correct, Automate' strategy. Chef's open-source solutions allow users to define infrastructure as code, ensuring configurations are flexible, version-controlled, and easily readable. By continuously evaluating and correcting configuration states, Chef ensures consistent application management, thus empowering development, operations, and security teams to enhance their software delivery processes effectively.

Scality

Series D in 2015
Scality, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in active archives, content distribution, and cloud services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company developed RING, a scalable software-based storage system capable of managing petabytes of data. RING supports high-performance, parallel processing, and integrates seamlessly with various applications through standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. This innovative storage architecture delivers billions of files to hundreds of millions of users daily, ensuring 100% availability and reducing operational costs. Scality serves a diverse range of clients, including major media and telecommunications companies, as well as leading firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The company is recognized for its ability to help enterprises and service providers effectively address the challenges of large-scale data storage.

Shapeways Holdings

Series D in 2015
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.

Tamr

Series B in 2015
Tamr, Inc. is an enterprise data unification company that specializes in developing solutions for data integration and management. Founded in 2013 by industry veterans, the company offers a platform that combines machine learning with human insight to effectively identify and connect diverse internal and external data sources. This technology allows organizations to curate siloed data at scale, generating valuable insights for various business applications. Tamr's offerings include enterprise data preparation software, clinical data conversion, procurement optimization, and customer data integration, catering to industries such as financial services, life sciences, government, and telecommunications. With its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Tamr also maintains offices in major U.S. cities and London, reflecting its commitment to delivering innovative data solutions to a broad range of clients.

Coho Data

Series C in 2015
Coho Data, Inc. is a technology company specializing in web-scale storage architecture designed for cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Vancouver, Sunnyvale, Cambridge, and Bengaluru, Coho Data develops a data-centric storage platform that integrates hybrid and all-flash storage arrays. This platform is engineered to manage various hardware types and generations, providing high performance for applications such as server virtualization, virtual desktops, disaster recovery, and big data. The Coho DataStream platform offers an innovative infrastructure solution that combines storage, network, and compute resources at the rack level, enabling enterprises to achieve operational simplicity and scale-out storage performance. By leveraging software-defined networking and storage, Coho Data facilitates secure multi-tenancy and a significant reduction in total cost of ownership, allowing organizations to enhance their data center operations while maintaining the efficiency and flexibility typically associated with public cloud environments.

Adallom

Series C in 2015
Adallom, Inc. is a cloud application security company that specializes in cloud access security brokerage services. Founded in 2012 by experts in cyber defense, Adallom's platform offers visibility, governance, and protection for various software-as-a-service applications. The company provides secure solutions for applications like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Google Apps, along with services such as Box for file sharing, Dropbox for Business, and Ariba for monitoring user access and activities. Their technology, powered by advanced heuristics, ensures users can protect data and manage risks effectively in the cloud environment. Adallom is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel. Acquired by Microsoft in 2015, Adallom has established itself as an important player in the cybersecurity landscape.

Hortonworks

Series D in 2014
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.

Shapeways Holdings

Series C in 2013
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.

Speedera Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Speedera Networks, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Santa Clara, California, offered distributed application hosting and content delivery services to organizations across various industries and government sectors. The company's suite of on-demand services addressed key challenges such as performance, scalability, availability, and security for distributed applications and websites. Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. in June 2005.

Everdream

Series C in 2000
Everdream Corporation is a provider of on-demand desktop management software services, specializing in managed services for compliance and uptime. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that deliver visibility into hardware and software assets, track software license usage, and automate software distribution to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, Everdream provides essential protection against Internet attacks, hackers, and data loss through services such as malware protection, patch management, and online data backup. The company also offers IT support solutions, including on-demand employee service desk options and remote control services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream has operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc.

TManage

Series C in 2000
TManage Inc., established in [Year], specializes in managed network services for large enterprises and government sectors. The company offers secure VPN connections, enabling remote, mobile, and branch offices to access corporate resources efficiently and cost-effectively. TManage simplifies the deployment and management of remote access solutions, enhancing security and performance while reducing associated costs and risks. This allows businesses to easily set up and expand their telework operations.

HomesThatClick

Series A in 2000
HomesThatClick is a real estate technology company focused on providing services to local communities in Central Ohio. The company offers a platform that simplifies the home-selling process by enabling homeowners to manage their transactions online, from initial property listings to closing negotiations. By leveraging proprietary technology, HomesThatClick automates various aspects of the sales process, allowing homeowners to save both time and money typically spent on traditional real estate agent commissions. Properties listed through HomesThatClick are featured on the Multiple Listing Service™ and Realtor.com®, which are essential resources for Realtors® and homebuyers seeking potential properties.

MySpace.com

Venture Round in 2000
Myspace.com is dedicated to delivering the highest degree of innovation, reliability and service in the online data storage market to consumers and businesses. Their goal is to deliver an affordable easy to use file storage, collaboration and management system which can be accessed 24/7 worldwide. Founded in 1999, myspace(formerly FreeDiskSpace.com) is a privately held online information management company headquartered in San Francisco. Myspace provides users with convenient, worldwide access to their files through the Internet, offering businesses and consumers a variety of features to safely store, organize, share and distribute their information online. The company’s objective is to enable members to have worldwide access to their information, while facilitating a seamless integration between the desktop and the Internet.

Campus Pipeline

Series B in 2000
Campus Pipeline™ creates a campus that never closes — a virtual face-to-face connection between the institution and its constituents. Campus Pipeline's open enterprise architecture effectively links students, faculty, alumni, and administrators to the information they need when they need it, making their jobs, academic endeavors, and educational activities uniquely positive and powerful experiences. At the most basic level, every company is established to provide a solution to a problem in the marketplace. Campus Pipeline is no exception, and the problems facing their market— the higher education community. With these problems in mind, the Campus Pipeline solution was conceived in the spring of 1997 by their founders— Jeff Jones, William Borghetti, and Mitch Brinton. The company was officially incorporated in the summer of 1998 with a mission to revolutionize education by connecting the collegiate community. Now, backed by a remarkable network of corporate relationships and a growing number of committed and talented team members, Campus Pipeline is well on its way to achieving its vision and solving some of higher education's most serious problems.

Mimeo

Series A in 2000
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
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