Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.
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Casey Aylward
Partner
Mahendran Balachandran
Partner, India
Luca Bocchio
Partner
Andrei Brasoveanu
Partner
Katie Brown
Investor
Abhinav Chaturvedi
Partner
Ethan Choi
Partner
Miles Clements
Partner
Adrian Colyer
Venture Partner
Kevin Comolli
Partner
Ben Dooley
CFO
Peter Doyle
Investor
Christine Esserman
Partner
Sameer Gandhi
Partner
Sara Ittelson
Partner
Myrel Iturrey
Investor
Dinesh Katiyar
Partner
Richard Kotite
Vice President
Gagan Kumar
General Partner
Daniel Levine
Partner
John Locke
Partner
Zhenya Loginov
Partner
Steve Loughlin
Partner
Arun Mathew
Partner
Jonathan Mendelson
Investor
Subrata Mitra
Partner
Gonzalo Mocorrea
Investor
Vasant Natarajan
Partner
Vas Natarajan
Partner
Harry Nelis
Partner
Nate Niparko
Partner
Rachit Parekh
Investor
Vijaysai Patnaik
Associate
Varun Purandare
Principal and Investor
Ben Quazzo
Investor, Venture and Growth
Rafael Quintanilla Loeillet
Early-Stage Investor
Tim Rawlinson
Investor - Growth
Matthew Robinson
Investor
Sagar Sanghvi
Partner
Tracy Sedlock
Chief Operating Partner
Karan Shah
Investor
Manasi Shah
Vice President and Investment Team Member
Sarthak Singh
Investor
Robert Sternberg
Investor
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Senior Analyst
Charles Tananbaum
Investor
Humza Tariq
Investor
Jonathan Turner
Partner
Cecilia Wang
Vice President and Investor
Matt Weigand
Partner
Richard Wong
Partner
Ivan Zhou
Partner
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Mihup
Venture Round in 2024
Mihup specializes in developing a real-time AI platform aimed at transforming contact centers. The company's offerings include Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent, which provide contact center agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during customer interactions. Mihup Interaction Analytics delivers an omnichannel solution that analyzes customer interactions across various platforms, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Mihup focuses on creating a personal mobile assistant platform that enables businesses to establish customized voice interfaces while maintaining control over brand identity and privacy. Utilizing artificial intelligence and speech recognition, Mihup's technology generates insights and guidance, ultimately assisting businesses in improving sales, collections, and customer service. The company aims to enhance customer experience by automating quality audits and decoding customer interactions.
Lablabee
Pre Seed Round in 2022
LabLabee is a provider of on-demand learning labs for future networks. It enables telco operators, industrial companies, and large enterprises to integrate virtual, hands-on training into their transformation processes, thereby reducing costs. The company's platform offers a telco cloud training solution that facilitates staff training, testing, and validation processes. Users gain round-the-clock access to the platform upon purchasing a license and tokens, allowing them to set up a telco cloud environment and test various relevant scenarios.
Aalyria
Series A in 2022
Aalyria, a spinout from Google, focuses on enhancing connectivity through advanced networking and laser communication technologies. The company aims to facilitate seamless satellite communications, onboard Wi-Fi for aircraft, and various forms of cellular connectivity. Aalyria's technology is designed to operate across diverse environments, including land, sea, air, and space, regardless of altitude or orbital type. By supporting all radio frequency bands and optical wavelengths, Aalyria enables clients to build resilient networks and optimize the profitability of their spectrum. Its mission is to manage complex communications networks that deliver hyper-fast and ultra-secure connections, addressing the increasing demand for reliable communication solutions in various sectors.
Lucid Lane
Series A in 2021
Lucid Lane, Inc. is a telehealth provider focused on supporting individuals with medication dependence and substance use disorders. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that includes personalized health planning, real-time interventions, and ongoing support from therapists and coaches. By utilizing data-driven approaches, Lucid Lane facilitates safe and effective tapering for those struggling with medication dependence, while also addressing mental health therapy, pain relief, and relapse prevention. The company aims to empower its clients to lead healthier lives through continuous monitoring and timely interventions in a secure and private environment.
Mihup
Series A in 2020
Mihup specializes in developing a real-time AI platform aimed at transforming contact centers. The company's offerings include Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent, which provide contact center agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during customer interactions. Mihup Interaction Analytics delivers an omnichannel solution that analyzes customer interactions across various platforms, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Mihup focuses on creating a personal mobile assistant platform that enables businesses to establish customized voice interfaces while maintaining control over brand identity and privacy. Utilizing artificial intelligence and speech recognition, Mihup's technology generates insights and guidance, ultimately assisting businesses in improving sales, collections, and customer service. The company aims to enhance customer experience by automating quality audits and decoding customer interactions.
Bird
Series C in 2020
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.
QTalk
Seed Round in 2020
QTalk is a smart dialer designed to make any phone conversations fun and stress-free. Using QTalk, the user knows why someone is calling them with call intents in their incoming call screen and they can also share their calling intent while dialing others. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Mihup
Series A in 2019
Mihup specializes in developing a real-time AI platform aimed at transforming contact centers. The company's offerings include Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent, which provide contact center agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during customer interactions. Mihup Interaction Analytics delivers an omnichannel solution that analyzes customer interactions across various platforms, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Mihup focuses on creating a personal mobile assistant platform that enables businesses to establish customized voice interfaces while maintaining control over brand identity and privacy. Utilizing artificial intelligence and speech recognition, Mihup's technology generates insights and guidance, ultimately assisting businesses in improving sales, collections, and customer service. The company aims to enhance customer experience by automating quality audits and decoding customer interactions.
Bird
Series A in 2017
MessageBird B.V. is a cloud communications platform that provides software solutions for customer communication, including voice services, SMS, email, and two-factor authentication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, London, and Singapore. MessageBird aims to simplify customer communication by offering a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable enterprises to connect reliably with their global customers. With its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird serves over 15,000 businesses, ensuring fast and dependable communication through SMS, voice, and chat services. The company has garnered significant attention and investment, including a notable $60 million Series A funding round in 2017, underscoring its position as a leading player in the European software industry.
Borqs Technologies
Series E in 2017
Borqs Technologies, Inc. is a high-tech company headquartered in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of software and hardware solutions for Android-based smart connected devices. Established in 2007, the company operates through two main segments: Mobile Virtual Network Operator Services and Connected Solutions. Borqs provides a range of services, including 2G/3G/4G voice and data services, cloud solutions, and commercial-grade Android platform software tailored for mobile chipset manufacturers, device OEMs, and operators. Additionally, it manufactures customizable hardware products such as smart trackers, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company primarily generates revenue through hardware sales, with a significant portion derived from its operations in the United States, China, and India. Borqs Technologies employs a skilled workforce, predominantly consisting of technical personnel, many of whom possess advanced degrees and extensive research and development experience in the telecommunications and software industries.
Mihup
Venture Round in 2016
Mihup specializes in developing a real-time AI platform aimed at transforming contact centers. The company's offerings include Mihup Agent Assist, Mihup Interaction Analytics, and Mihup Automated Virtual Agent, which provide contact center agents with real-time cues, coaching, and automation during customer interactions. Mihup Interaction Analytics delivers an omnichannel solution that analyzes customer interactions across various platforms, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Mihup focuses on creating a personal mobile assistant platform that enables businesses to establish customized voice interfaces while maintaining control over brand identity and privacy. Utilizing artificial intelligence and speech recognition, Mihup's technology generates insights and guidance, ultimately assisting businesses in improving sales, collections, and customer service. The company aims to enhance customer experience by automating quality audits and decoding customer interactions.
Mubble
Series A in 2015
Mubble is a technology company based in India, founded in 2013 by three friends with expertise in marketing, analytics, and mobile technology. The company focuses on developing mobile applications specifically designed for the Indian telecom market, aiming to simplify the management of prepaid mobile accounts. Mubble's flagship application features an advanced, self-learning, offline-capable on-device analytics engine that empowers users to track their data and monetary usage seamlessly. This innovative approach allows users to monitor their spending without relying on external servers, enhancing both the functionality and privacy of the application. By leveraging cutting-edge analytics, Mubble helps smartphone owners make informed decisions and optimize their mobile data usage.
Qwilt
Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
QMC Telecom International
Series B in 2015
QMC Telecom specializes in providing wireless infrastructure for telecommunications carriers in Puerto Rico. Incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with an additional office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company focuses on developing, owning, acquiring, and managing rooftop sites and leasing towers. By offering comprehensive site development services, QMC Telecom enables telecommunications operators to efficiently meet their wireless connectivity requirements through reliable and timely installations.
Qwilt
Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
Pontis
Series D in 2012
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.
Ubiquisys
Venture Round in 2012
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing communications devices tailored for both mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks to deliver 3G coverage, thereby enhancing mobile connectivity in these environments. In addition to its femtocell technology, Ubiquisys also provides solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, contributing to the integration of diverse communication services.
Qwilt
Series B in 2011
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group
Venture Round in 2010
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.
Ubiquisys
Venture Round in 2010
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing communications devices tailored for both mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks to deliver 3G coverage, thereby enhancing mobile connectivity in these environments. In addition to its femtocell technology, Ubiquisys also provides solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, contributing to the integration of diverse communication services.
Qwilt
Series A in 2010
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
Telepo
Series B in 2010
Telepo is a provider of enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions, catering to businesses and service providers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company specializes in unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms, delivering end-to-end, multi-tenant solutions. Telepo's offerings include a comprehensive business communication solution that features services such as single number reach, unified messaging, personal call routing, and mobile extensions. Additionally, it provides a business communication server for enterprise voice network management, along with Mobile+ software for mobile devices and Softphone+ for desktop use, which facilitates messaging, conferencing, and call monitoring. Telepo also offers professional services encompassing technical pre-studies, service strategy development, and customer-specific training. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Telepo integrates mobile, fixed, and IP-based communication networks to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Ubiquisys
Venture Round in 2010
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing communications devices tailored for both mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks to deliver 3G coverage, thereby enhancing mobile connectivity in these environments. In addition to its femtocell technology, Ubiquisys also provides solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, contributing to the integration of diverse communication services.
Carrier IQ
Series D in 2010
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, catering to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device designed to measure key parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to analyze detailed usage scenarios and fault conditions based on type, location, application, and network performance. By focusing on the mobile experience delivered at the handset level, Carrier IQ provides valuable insights that go beyond the state of network components, allowing clients to better understand and enhance the user experience.
Icera
Private Equity Round in 2010
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
Icera
Private Equity Round in 2009
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
XConnect Global Networks
Series B in 2009
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.
Verivue
Series C in 2009
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.
Ubidyne
Series B in 2009
Ubidyne, established in 2005, specializes in digital active antenna technology, specifically its innovative Antenna Embedded Radio™ system. This technology is designed to enhance mobile communication by integrating micro-radio technology directly within wireless antennas. Ubidyne's products, which are offered through collaboration with Nokia Siemens Networks, support a range of standards including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE. The company's integrated active antenna systems are compatible with CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces, allowing for advanced multi-standard wireless services that cater to various applications, from pico cells to large-scale macro cells and distributed in-building systems. By eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers, Ubidyne's solutions significantly reduce energy consumption while improving radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage, and capacity of mobile networks globally.
Transera
Series C in 2009
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. The software suite includes features such as call routing, monitoring, recording, and integration with CRM, WFM, and IVR systems. Transera serves a diverse range of industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, helping them enhance customer care and reduce operational costs. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.
Pontis
Series C in 2009
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group
Venture Round in 2009
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.
Telepo
Venture Round in 2008
Telepo is a provider of enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions, catering to businesses and service providers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company specializes in unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms, delivering end-to-end, multi-tenant solutions. Telepo's offerings include a comprehensive business communication solution that features services such as single number reach, unified messaging, personal call routing, and mobile extensions. Additionally, it provides a business communication server for enterprise voice network management, along with Mobile+ software for mobile devices and Softphone+ for desktop use, which facilitates messaging, conferencing, and call monitoring. Telepo also offers professional services encompassing technical pre-studies, service strategy development, and customer-specific training. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Telepo integrates mobile, fixed, and IP-based communication networks to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
WiChorus
Series C in 2008
WiChorus specializes in developing software solutions for network management in the telecommunications sector. The company offers a smartcore platform designed for 4G packet core infrastructure, which supports the deployment of WiMAX and LTE networks. Its products include tools for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization. By focusing on enhancing network intelligence, WiChorus enables service providers to achieve superior performance and effectively monetize internet services.
Xelerated
Series E in 2008
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer network equipment. The company offers a range of products, including HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance suitable for carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a Software Development Kit that supports the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of applications for these processors. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and a Precision Time Solution that aids in implementing Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated’s solutions cater to various applications, such as data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Xelerated has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.
Verivue
Series B in 2008
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.
Mu Dynamics
Series C in 2008
Mu Dynamics specializes in proactive service assurance for network operators, cable companies, government agencies, and network product vendors. The company focuses on enhancing network quality, reliability, and robustness, helping clients reduce downtime and maintain essential IP services. Its flagship product, Service Analyzer, is designed to identify vulnerabilities in IP-based applications and networks. This platform provides detailed remediation guidance to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions through an integrated regression database. By offering these services, Mu Dynamics aims to minimize customer churn and support operators in maintaining seamless service delivery.
RGB Networks
Series D in 2008
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.
United Mobile
Venture Round in 2008
United Mobile allows travelers to use their cell phones and make calls at low prices (without roaming fees) while traveling abroad. The company operates a global cell network and sells United Mobile SIM cards that enable a user's cell phone to make calls on United Mobile's network. As a low-cost calling option for international travelers, United Mobile offers an alternative to [Skype](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/skype).
WiChorus
Series B in 2007
WiChorus specializes in developing software solutions for network management in the telecommunications sector. The company offers a smartcore platform designed for 4G packet core infrastructure, which supports the deployment of WiMAX and LTE networks. Its products include tools for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization. By focusing on enhancing network intelligence, WiChorus enables service providers to achieve superior performance and effectively monetize internet services.
Icera
Series D in 2007
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
Ubiquisys
Series B in 2007
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing communications devices tailored for both mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks to deliver 3G coverage, thereby enhancing mobile connectivity in these environments. In addition to its femtocell technology, Ubiquisys also provides solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, contributing to the integration of diverse communication services.
Xelerated
Series D in 2007
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer network equipment. The company offers a range of products, including HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance suitable for carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a Software Development Kit that supports the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of applications for these processors. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and a Precision Time Solution that aids in implementing Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated’s solutions cater to various applications, such as data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Xelerated has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.
XConnect Global Networks
Series A in 2007
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.
Azea Networks
Series D in 2007
Azea Networks Limited, provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions Azea Networks provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions that allow operators to exploit the full potential of their existing cable assets. Azea is uniquely focused on delivering substantial, and cost effective, capacity gains over existing undersea systems. The Azea team combines extensive optical engineering experience in characterisation, system design, modelling and product implementation to provide technologies and services that are a compelling alternative to the cost and risk of deploying new submarine cable systems. Azea’s head office is in London, with manufacturing in Scotland and a number of regional support offices.
Pontis
Series B in 2007
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group
Series E in 2007
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.
Carrier IQ
Series B in 2007
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, catering to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device designed to measure key parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to analyze detailed usage scenarios and fault conditions based on type, location, application, and network performance. By focusing on the mobile experience delivered at the handset level, Carrier IQ provides valuable insights that go beyond the state of network components, allowing clients to better understand and enhance the user experience.
Medio
Series B in 2006
Medio is a company that specializes in optimizing mobile customer acquisition, retention, and monetization through a cloud-based analytics platform. By utilizing predictive models, Medio offers personalized recommendations and tailored marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement for mobile operators and publishers. The firm collaborates with notable brands such as Rovio, Verizon, and T-Mobile to improve customer experiences and maximize lifetime value. Founded in September 2004 and headquartered in Washington, United States, Medio is privately owned by several investment firms, including Accel Partners, Trilogy Equity Partners, Frazier Technology Ventures, and Mohr Davidow Ventures.
Transera
Series C in 2006
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. The software suite includes features such as call routing, monitoring, recording, and integration with CRM, WFM, and IVR systems. Transera serves a diverse range of industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, helping them enhance customer care and reduce operational costs. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.
Resolute Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Resolute Networks is a prominent provider of standards-compliant core technology and subsystem solutions, specializing in Circuit Emulation Services (CES) and Synchronization over Packet applications. The company's offerings facilitate high-performance converged voice and data telecommunications over Ethernet, IP, or MPLS infrastructures. Resolute Networks' CES subsystems have garnered recognition from leading network equipment manufacturers worldwide, establishing the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector. Formed through the merger of Redux Communications and Lycium Networks, Resolute Networks is committed to supporting the partners and customers of both predecessor companies, solidifying its position in the market.
Mobile Cohesion
Series B in 2006
As of July 6, 2008, Mobile Cohesion, Ltd. went out of business. Mobile Cohesion, Ltd. provides partner relationship management solutions for the telecommunications industry. Its products include 3PRM, which enables application developers and service providers to develop, deploy, and execute convergent services; HYDRA, a definitive platform for performance and profit focused partner management for operators, MVNOs, and aggregators; and HYDRALIVE, a hosted partner management solution. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Belfast, the United Kingdom.
Telepo
Series A in 2006
Telepo is a provider of enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions, catering to businesses and service providers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company specializes in unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) and fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) platforms, delivering end-to-end, multi-tenant solutions. Telepo's offerings include a comprehensive business communication solution that features services such as single number reach, unified messaging, personal call routing, and mobile extensions. Additionally, it provides a business communication server for enterprise voice network management, along with Mobile+ software for mobile devices and Softphone+ for desktop use, which facilitates messaging, conferencing, and call monitoring. Telepo also offers professional services encompassing technical pre-studies, service strategy development, and customer-specific training. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Telepo integrates mobile, fixed, and IP-based communication networks to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Sonim Technologies
Venture Round in 2006
Sonim Technologies, Inc. specializes in the production of ultra-rugged mobile phones and accessories tailored for task workers in demanding environments. The company offers a range of products, including models like the Sonim XP8, XP5s, and XP3, which operate on the Android platform and can connect to various wireless networks. In addition to mobile devices, Sonim provides industrial-grade accessories such as remote speaker microphones, multi-bay chargers, and hands-free communication solutions. The company also develops cloud-based software and application services, enhancing the functionality of its rugged devices. Sonim primarily serves wireless carriers in the United States and Canada, catering to sectors like transportation, construction, manufacturing, and public services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Sonim Technologies has established itself as a leader in rugged mobile solutions, focusing on the needs of professionals who operate in harsh conditions.
Ubiquisys
Series A in 2006
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing communications devices tailored for both mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks to deliver 3G coverage, thereby enhancing mobile connectivity in these environments. In addition to its femtocell technology, Ubiquisys also provides solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, contributing to the integration of diverse communication services.
Carrier IQ
Series A in 2006
Carrier IQ is a mobile service intelligence platform that specializes in diagnostic analysis for smartphone users, catering to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and wireless carriers. The company offers a device designed to measure key parameters of service quality and usage, enabling customers to analyze detailed usage scenarios and fault conditions based on type, location, application, and network performance. By focusing on the mobile experience delivered at the handset level, Carrier IQ provides valuable insights that go beyond the state of network components, allowing clients to better understand and enhance the user experience.
WiChorus
Series B in 2006
WiChorus specializes in developing software solutions for network management in the telecommunications sector. The company offers a smartcore platform designed for 4G packet core infrastructure, which supports the deployment of WiMAX and LTE networks. Its products include tools for service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimization. By focusing on enhancing network intelligence, WiChorus enables service providers to achieve superior performance and effectively monetize internet services.
Mu Dynamics
Series B in 2006
Mu Dynamics specializes in proactive service assurance for network operators, cable companies, government agencies, and network product vendors. The company focuses on enhancing network quality, reliability, and robustness, helping clients reduce downtime and maintain essential IP services. Its flagship product, Service Analyzer, is designed to identify vulnerabilities in IP-based applications and networks. This platform provides detailed remediation guidance to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions through an integrated regression database. By offering these services, Mu Dynamics aims to minimize customer churn and support operators in maintaining seamless service delivery.
RGB Networks
Series C in 2006
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.
Icera
Series C in 2006
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group
Series D in 2006
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.
Ubidyne
Series A in 2005
Ubidyne, established in 2005, specializes in digital active antenna technology, specifically its innovative Antenna Embedded Radio™ system. This technology is designed to enhance mobile communication by integrating micro-radio technology directly within wireless antennas. Ubidyne's products, which are offered through collaboration with Nokia Siemens Networks, support a range of standards including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE. The company's integrated active antenna systems are compatible with CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces, allowing for advanced multi-standard wireless services that cater to various applications, from pico cells to large-scale macro cells and distributed in-building systems. By eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers, Ubidyne's solutions significantly reduce energy consumption while improving radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage, and capacity of mobile networks globally.
Ceon
Venture Round in 2005
Ceon Corporation specializes in providing product management and fulfillment software tailored for the communication service provider (CSP) market. Its offerings include the Product Control Center, which helps service providers create and manage product catalogs, and the Intelligent Order Manager, designed for orchestrating order handling for broadband and IP-based services. The Intelligent Activation Server activates various services across different networks and technologies, while the Adapter Library facilitates the development of connectivity adapters for various devices. Additionally, Ceon offers service modules for High Speed Data, Voice over IP, and IP-TV. The company also provides a range of services such as business analysis, system design, program management, installation, configuration, testing, and post-deployment maintenance support. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Ceon Corporation was previously known as FirstTel Systems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Convergys Corporation in 2008.
Transera
Series B in 2005
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. The software suite includes features such as call routing, monitoring, recording, and integration with CRM, WFM, and IVR systems. Transera serves a diverse range of industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, helping them enhance customer care and reduce operational costs. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.
Big Bear Networks
Series D in 2005
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.
Entrisphere
Series C in 2005
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment tailored for broadband service providers. The company offers a range of products, including the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various interfaces such as POTS, IPTV, DSL, and Ethernet. Additionally, it produces the T-series of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) and Optical Network Units (ONUs), designed for diverse deployment scenarios including single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. Entrisphere also delivers the Entriview EMS for centralized network management and OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. Furthermore, the company offers a variety of support services encompassing network planning, installation, training, and maintenance. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Entrisphere operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co. since 2007.
Xelerated
Series C in 2005
Xelerated Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of computer network equipment. The company offers a range of products, including HX devices that deliver wirespeed performance suitable for carrier backbone platforms, access aggregation, and enterprise switching systems. Additionally, Xelerated produces Xelerator network processors and provides a Software Development Kit that supports the development, simulation, debugging, and testing of applications for these processors. The company also supplies Reference Design Kits for network processor development and a Precision Time Solution that aids in implementing Precision Time Protocol and Synchronous Ethernet. Xelerated’s solutions cater to various applications, such as data-aware transport platforms, switches and routers, metro Ethernet switches, and access equipment. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Xelerated has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Beijing, and Stockholm.
CHECK24
Venture Round in 2005
CHECK24 is a German-based company, established in 2016, that operates a comprehensive online platform for comparing prices and services across various sectors. These include insurance, energy, finance, telecommunications, travel, and professional services. The platform aims to simplify decision-making for users by providing transparent and easy-to-use comparison tools, enabling them to find favorable tariffs and prices. CHECK24 Ventures, the venture capital arm of CHECK24, invests in early-stage companies in the fintech, insurtech, online marketplaces, and software sectors within the DACH region, supporting their growth with seed and follow-on financing.
Airgo Networks
Series E in 2005
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Azea Networks
Series C in 2005
Azea Networks Limited, provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions Azea Networks provides world-class submarine optical networking solutions that allow operators to exploit the full potential of their existing cable assets. Azea is uniquely focused on delivering substantial, and cost effective, capacity gains over existing undersea systems. The Azea team combines extensive optical engineering experience in characterisation, system design, modelling and product implementation to provide technologies and services that are a compelling alternative to the cost and risk of deploying new submarine cable systems. Azea’s head office is in London, with manufacturing in Scotland and a number of regional support offices.
Resolute Networks
Venture Round in 2005
Resolute Networks is a prominent provider of standards-compliant core technology and subsystem solutions, specializing in Circuit Emulation Services (CES) and Synchronization over Packet applications. The company's offerings facilitate high-performance converged voice and data telecommunications over Ethernet, IP, or MPLS infrastructures. Resolute Networks' CES subsystems have garnered recognition from leading network equipment manufacturers worldwide, establishing the company as a key player in the telecommunications sector. Formed through the merger of Redux Communications and Lycium Networks, Resolute Networks is committed to supporting the partners and customers of both predecessor companies, solidifying its position in the market.
RGB Networks
Series B in 2005
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.
Mu Dynamics
Series A in 2005
Mu Dynamics specializes in proactive service assurance for network operators, cable companies, government agencies, and network product vendors. The company focuses on enhancing network quality, reliability, and robustness, helping clients reduce downtime and maintain essential IP services. Its flagship product, Service Analyzer, is designed to identify vulnerabilities in IP-based applications and networks. This platform provides detailed remediation guidance to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions through an integrated regression database. By offering these services, Mu Dynamics aims to minimize customer churn and support operators in maintaining seamless service delivery.
Kagoor Networks
Series D in 2004
Kagoor Networks specializes in session border control technology, aimed at enhancing the delivery of Internet Protocol communications services for carriers. The company's expertise addresses the technical challenges often encountered at VoIP network borders, providing solutions that ensure interoperability, security, network address translation, bandwidth management, and service level assurance. Through its VoiceFlow series of session border controllers, Kagoor Networks enables carriers to navigate complexities in their networks while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Transera
Series A in 2004
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. The software suite includes features such as call routing, monitoring, recording, and integration with CRM, WFM, and IVR systems. Transera serves a diverse range of industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, helping them enhance customer care and reduce operational costs. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.
Icera
Series B in 2004
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
Omneon
Venture Round in 2004
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Raytheon BBN Technologies
Venture Round in 2004
Started in 1948 by MIT professors, BBN Technologies has churned out technologies ranging from packet switching (1969) to the first network email (1971) to the first router (1976). The legendary R&D organization changed hands several times, most recently being acquired by Raytheon on September 1, 2009, following a management-led buyout from Verizon five years earlier. With expertise spanning information security, speech and language processing, networking, distributed systems, and sensing and control systems, BBN scientists and engineers have amassed a substantial collection of innovations and patented solutions.
Airgo Networks
Series D in 2004
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Big Bear Networks
Series C in 2003
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.
Peribit Networks
Series D in 2003
Peribit Networks specializes in WAN optimization solutions designed to enhance network performance for enterprise customers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides platforms and software that increase WAN capacity, accelerate application performance, and offer prioritized application delivery along with comprehensive visibility into network and application performance. Through its innovative Molecular Sequence Reduction technology, Peribit identifies and eliminates redundant data that occupies a significant portion of WAN capacity, improving overall efficiency. With products deployed in over 900 enterprises globally, Peribit Networks effectively enables applications to operate more efficiently over existing network infrastructures.
Atrica
Series D in 2003
Atrica specializes in providing carrier Ethernet solutions for metropolitan area networks. The company offers a range of products, including core, aggregation, and edge switches designed for carrier Ethernet applications. Additionally, Atrica delivers various network services such as Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, and Ethernet private lines, catering to the needs of local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises. By focusing on optical component technology, Atrica enhances the capabilities of telecommunications networks, ultimately facilitating broadband services for both business and residential customers.
FlexLight Networks
Series C in 2003
Founded in September 2000 by a dynamic team of high-powered and experienced optical network specialists, FlexLight's suite of optical access products leverages leading-edge technology to deliver a solution that conquers last-mile bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizes service flexibility. FlexLight's seed funding of $9 million comes from America's Coral Ventures, a private venture capital firm that manages more than $300 million of capital in five funds, and from Israel's Concord Venture Capital Fund, a firm that offers exceptional entrepreneurs the capital, guidance and industry contacts they need to become leaders in their field.
Airgo Networks
Series C in 2003
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Leapstone Systems
Series B in 2003
Leapstone Systems, Inc. specializes in communication software solutions tailored for network operators in the United States. The company offers the Communications Convergence Engine, a versatile software platform that allows operators to design, package, deploy, and manage a variety of content and services. This includes the CCE serviceBROKER, which facilitates the integration of diverse services such as voice and IPTV across multiple networks and devices. By providing a unified platform for creating and managing converged service bundles, Leapstone Systems enables wireline, wireless, and cable operators to enhance their service offerings and improve customer experiences.
NetVmg
Series D in 2003
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software that enhances internet performance for businesses, helping them meet objectives like cost reduction and improved application performance. The company offers a range of hardware platforms, including the FCP 500 designed for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 tailored for smaller sites. Founded in May 2000, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation in 2003. It focuses on optimizing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic management across various networks, providing clients with enhanced control and reliability for mission-critical traffic.
Wily Technology
Series C in 2003
Wily Technology, Inc. specializes in enterprise application management solutions across various sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the performance and reliability of web applications and infrastructure. Key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which alerts organizations to customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, which provides comprehensive performance management for web services. In addition to its product suite, Wily Technology also delivers professional and educational services to support its clients. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. As of 2006, Wily Technology operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.
Entrisphere
Series B in 2002
Entrisphere, Inc. is a provider of access network equipment tailored for broadband service providers. The company offers a range of products, including the BLM 1500, a multi-service access platform that supports various interfaces such as POTS, IPTV, DSL, and Ethernet. Additionally, it produces the T-series of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) and Optical Network Units (ONUs), designed for diverse deployment scenarios including single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. Entrisphere also delivers the Entriview EMS for centralized network management and OSP cabinets that facilitate voice, data, and video services over both copper and fiber connections. Furthermore, the company offers a variety of support services encompassing network planning, installation, training, and maintenance. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Entrisphere operates as a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Co. since 2007.
Lycium Networks
Venture Round in 2002
Lycium Networks specializes in high-speed convergence technology that integrates voice and data over next-generation networks. The company was established by Doron Barack, Ron Cohen, and Yehuda Wieder, each bringing extensive experience from prominent positions in the communications industry. Lycium's key innovation is its Meridian System on Chip (SoC) technology, which offers circuit emulation services that support SDH/SONET protection and operation, administration, and management mechanisms. This technology enables the seamless transmission of TDM services, including synchronization and circuit multiplexing, over packet-switched networks. By providing these advanced capabilities, Lycium Networks empowers communications equipment vendors to deliver enhanced advantages to operators and end-users.
NetVmg
Series C in 2002
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software that enhances internet performance for businesses, helping them meet objectives like cost reduction and improved application performance. The company offers a range of hardware platforms, including the FCP 500 designed for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 tailored for smaller sites. Founded in May 2000, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation in 2003. It focuses on optimizing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic management across various networks, providing clients with enhanced control and reliability for mission-critical traffic.
P-Cube
Series C in 2002
P-Cube develops programmable IP service control platforms for broadband and mobile network operators. The company's products include engage, which offers service providers a roadmap to profitability by offering technology that enables operators to adopt a phased approach; encharge, which works with existing OSS and BSS systems that creates a converged voice and data prepaid-postpaid environment; and service control platforms.
Peribit Networks
Series C in 2002
Peribit Networks specializes in WAN optimization solutions designed to enhance network performance for enterprise customers. Founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides platforms and software that increase WAN capacity, accelerate application performance, and offer prioritized application delivery along with comprehensive visibility into network and application performance. Through its innovative Molecular Sequence Reduction technology, Peribit identifies and eliminates redundant data that occupies a significant portion of WAN capacity, improving overall efficiency. With products deployed in over 900 enterprises globally, Peribit Networks effectively enables applications to operate more efficiently over existing network infrastructures.
Airgo Networks
Series B in 2002
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Big Bear Networks
Series B in 2002
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.
2Wire
Series D in 2001
2Wire, based in San Jose, California, specializes in providing broadband service delivery platforms for companies that serve consumers. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions to deliver broadband services and content throughout homes or small offices. 2Wire's products leverage its expertise in software and hardware to enable home and small business users to fully utilize the benefits of broadband. Additionally, 2Wire offers service providers a flexible platform to manage feature-rich Internet, telephony, entertainment, and other enhanced broadband application services. Its product range includes residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, remote management systems, call center customer support, and intelligent gateways that function as modems, routers, wireless access points, and firewalls.
Wily Technology
Venture Round in 2001
Wily Technology, Inc. specializes in enterprise application management solutions across various sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the performance and reliability of web applications and infrastructure. Key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which alerts organizations to customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, which provides comprehensive performance management for web services. In addition to its product suite, Wily Technology also delivers professional and educational services to support its clients. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. As of 2006, Wily Technology operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.
AccessLan Communications
Venture Round in 2001
AccessLan, the Silicon Valley pioneer of PacketLoop, is a leading provider of business-focused and carrier-class access equipment for Integrated Communications Providers (ICPs). PacketLoop delivers the next generation of packet-based, local loop solutions, providing variable rate, multi-service intelligent infrastructure with Internet Scaling Architecture (ISA) enabling the industry’s first Quality-of-Service (QoS) for Internet Protocol (IP) management. It is ideally suited to delivery of packet-based services including: Voice-over-DSL (VoDSL), Internet access; Frame Relay; Virtual Private Network (VPN) and application hosting such as, streaming content and differentiated access services.
Vertical Networks
Series F in 2001
Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.
Tahoe Networks
Series A in 2001
The company makes equipment that enhances the delivery of mobile data services by using IP (Internet Protocol) instead of the technology used to carry voice signals.
Atrica
Series B in 2001
Atrica specializes in providing carrier Ethernet solutions for metropolitan area networks. The company offers a range of products, including core, aggregation, and edge switches designed for carrier Ethernet applications. Additionally, Atrica delivers various network services such as Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, and Ethernet private lines, catering to the needs of local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises. By focusing on optical component technology, Atrica enhances the capabilities of telecommunications networks, ultimately facilitating broadband services for both business and residential customers.
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