Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as cloud computing, software, digital media, and fintech. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, Accel employs localized strategies to identify and support entrepreneurs capable of building category-defining businesses. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies like Facebook, Spotify, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. Accel manages several funds, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million, and has a robust global presence that includes partnerships in India and China.

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Yudi Anugrah

Investor

Casey Aylward

Partner

Julien Bek

Principal

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Andrew Braccia

General Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

C. Alex Estevez

Venture Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Rohit Ganapathy

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Rishika Garg

Vice President

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Praachi Goenka

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Tanay Jagani

Investor

Chitranjan Jain

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sanjay Khatri

Investor

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Eknoor Malhotra

Investor

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Anagh Prasad

Investor

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Aman Rai

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Antra Saxena

Investor

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

IR Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert E. Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Richard Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Hendrik Nelis Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Wireless

Luma

Series A in 2016
Luma Home Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing Wi-Fi routers specifically for household networks. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, addresses the growing demands of connected homes by providing products that ensure reliable and secure internet connectivity for multiple devices. Founded by Dr. Paul Judge and Mike Van Bruinisse, Luma leverages their extensive experience in networking and security to develop personalized Wi-Fi solutions. Since its inception, the company has focused on delivering fast, simple, and highly secure home networking products that cater to current and future technological needs. Luma operates as a subsidiary of First Alert, Inc.

QMC Telecom

Series B in 2015
QMC Telecom International Holdings, LLC provides tower for carriers that offer wireless cellular telecommunication services in Puerto Rico. The company was formerly known as QMC Telecom International Holdings Group, LLC. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with an additional office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2012
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Breezy

Angel Round in 2011
Breezy is a cloud-based mobile printing solution that makes it easy to print anything from any device to any printer. Breezy's architecture supports hundreds of file types and all printers, regardless of whether the printers are wifi or Bluetooth-capable. The free Breezy Connector software acts as a bridge between users' printer and the company's servers, which keep an up-to-date list of printers available to each user; documents are then sent securely from a user's mobile device, through the server and to the printer selected by the user.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

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 specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2010
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Ubidyne

Series B in 2009
Ubidyne, established in 2005, specializes in digital active antenna technology designed to enhance mobile communications. The company's innovative Antenna Embedded Radio technology integrates micro-radio systems within antennas, eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers. This integration not only reduces energy consumption but also improves radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage, and capacity across various mobile networks. Ubidyne's products support a wide range of standards, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE, and are compatible with CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces. The technology enables advanced multi-standard wireless services, making it suitable for diverse applications from pico cells to smart macro cells and distributed in-building systems.

Cambridge Broadband Networks

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.

WiChorus

Series C in 2008
Wichorus, Inc. develops platforms for 4G networks. The company’s SmartCore platforms enable operators to deploy WiMAX and LTE networks with service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimizations, as well as to monetize the Internet. It also offers solutions for WiMAX networks, including an Intelligent ASN gateway, which aggregates subscriber and control traffic from base stations within an access network; Home Agent, an anchor point for subscribers, providing roaming with QoS capabilities to optimize their mobile experience; and mobile Internet gateway, a solution that offers various functions for the WiMAX core on a single platform. In addition, the company provides element management system that facilitates service providers with various tools required to centrally configure, monitor, and manage WiChorus-powered wireless networks. Further, it offers a subscriber-aware, content-aware, and wireless-aware platform that offers management and control of services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. As of December 1, 2009, Wichorus, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tellabs Inc.

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).

Gigle Networks

Series B in 2007
Gigle Semiconductor, Inc. is a startup fabless semiconductor company that develops system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Barcelona, Spain with an additional office in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

WiChorus

Series B in 2007
Wichorus, Inc. develops platforms for 4G networks. The company’s SmartCore platforms enable operators to deploy WiMAX and LTE networks with service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimizations, as well as to monetize the Internet. It also offers solutions for WiMAX networks, including an Intelligent ASN gateway, which aggregates subscriber and control traffic from base stations within an access network; Home Agent, an anchor point for subscribers, providing roaming with QoS capabilities to optimize their mobile experience; and mobile Internet gateway, a solution that offers various functions for the WiMAX core on a single platform. In addition, the company provides element management system that facilitates service providers with various tools required to centrally configure, monitor, and manage WiChorus-powered wireless networks. Further, it offers a subscriber-aware, content-aware, and wireless-aware platform that offers management and control of services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. As of December 1, 2009, Wichorus, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tellabs Inc.

Ubiquisys

Series B in 2007
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Artimi

Series B in 2007
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.
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.

Artimi

Series B in 2006
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.

Sonim Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Sonim Technologies, Inc. provides ruggedized mobile phones and accessories for task workers. It offers ruggedized mobile phones, such as Sonim XP8, Sonim XP5s, and Sonim XP3 based on the Android platform that are capable of attaching to public and private wireless networks; industrial-grade accessories, including remote speaker microphones, multi-bay charging accessories, and in-vehicle hands-free voice communications solutions; cloud-based software and application services; and Rapid Deployment Kit, a portable communications system. Sonim Technologies, Inc. sells its mobile phones and accessories primarily to wireless carriers in the United States and Canada. The company serves transportation and logistics, construction, manufacturing, facilities management, energy and utility, and public sectors. The company was formerly known as NaviSpin.com, Inc. and changed its name to Sonim Technologies, Inc. in December 2001. Sonim Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Ubiquisys

Series A in 2006
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company specializing in the design and development of devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is recognized for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband, delivering 3G coverage and supporting various mobile services. Ubiquisys is also a leader in intelligent small cell technology, with its products deployed by over 70 operators worldwide. Additionally, the company offers solutions in the wireless-wireline convergence market, enhancing connectivity in both residential and commercial settings.

Trapeze Networks

Series D in 2006
Trapeze Networks specializes in wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed for mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. The company focuses on providing reliable, high-performance, and secure network infrastructures tailored for the enterprise market. Trapeze's offerings include scalable and fault-tolerant systems that enhance the capabilities of mobile workforces by overcoming traditional WLAN limitations through advanced switching technology. Their solutions integrate both centralized and distributed data forwarding, which helps businesses optimize their daily operations and improve overall efficiency.

WiChorus

Series B in 2006
Wichorus, Inc. develops platforms for 4G networks. The company’s SmartCore platforms enable operators to deploy WiMAX and LTE networks with service and subscriber management, content management, and network optimizations, as well as to monetize the Internet. It also offers solutions for WiMAX networks, including an Intelligent ASN gateway, which aggregates subscriber and control traffic from base stations within an access network; Home Agent, an anchor point for subscribers, providing roaming with QoS capabilities to optimize their mobile experience; and mobile Internet gateway, a solution that offers various functions for the WiMAX core on a single platform. In addition, the company provides element management system that facilitates service providers with various tools required to centrally configure, monitor, and manage WiChorus-powered wireless networks. Further, it offers a subscriber-aware, content-aware, and wireless-aware platform that offers management and control of services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. As of December 1, 2009, Wichorus, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tellabs Inc.

Gigle Networks

Series A in 2006
Gigle Semiconductor, Inc. is a startup fabless semiconductor company that develops system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Barcelona, Spain with an additional office in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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 designed to enhance mobile communications. The company's innovative Antenna Embedded Radio technology integrates micro-radio systems within antennas, eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers. This integration not only reduces energy consumption but also improves radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage, and capacity across various mobile networks. Ubidyne's products support a wide range of standards, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE, and are compatible with CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces. The technology enables advanced multi-standard wireless services, making it suitable for diverse applications from pico cells to smart macro cells and distributed in-building systems.

Trapeze Networks

Series C in 2005
Trapeze Networks specializes in wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed for mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. The company focuses on providing reliable, high-performance, and secure network infrastructures tailored for the enterprise market. Trapeze's offerings include scalable and fault-tolerant systems that enhance the capabilities of mobile workforces by overcoming traditional WLAN limitations through advanced switching technology. Their solutions integrate both centralized and distributed data forwarding, which helps businesses optimize their daily operations and improve overall efficiency.

Airgo Networks

Series E in 2005
Airgo Network provided WLAN products to both manufacturers of access points and laptop computers.

Trapeze Networks

Series C in 2005
Trapeze Networks specializes in wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions designed for mobile applications, including data, voice, video, and real-time location services. The company focuses on providing reliable, high-performance, and secure network infrastructures tailored for the enterprise market. Trapeze's offerings include scalable and fault-tolerant systems that enhance the capabilities of mobile workforces by overcoming traditional WLAN limitations through advanced switching technology. Their solutions integrate both centralized and distributed data forwarding, which helps businesses optimize their daily operations and improve overall efficiency.

The Cloud

Venture Round in 2004
The Cloud is a provider of public access Wi-Fi hotspots.

Airgo Networks

Series D in 2004
Airgo Network provided WLAN products to both manufacturers of access points and laptop computers.

Airgo Networks

Series C in 2003
Airgo Network provided WLAN products to both manufacturers of access points and laptop computers.

Airgo Networks

Series B in 2002
Airgo Network provided WLAN products to both manufacturers of access points and laptop computers.

2Wire

Series D in 2001
2Wire, based in San Jose, California, specializes in providing broadband service products tailored for telecommunications companies. The company develops integrated solutions designed to enhance broadband service and content delivery throughout homes and small offices. Leveraging its expertise in both software and hardware, 2Wire enables users to maximize the advantages of broadband connectivity. Its offerings include residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, and remote management systems, all aimed at facilitating a seamless experience for both consumers and service providers. Additionally, 2Wire supports global telecom carriers with platforms that enable the delivery and management of voice, data, and media services, as well as providing customer support through call centers.

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.

Iospan Wireless

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

iPass

Venture Round in 2000
iPass Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile connectivity services, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California. Established in 1996, the company operates as a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation and delivers cloud-based solutions that enable users to access a vast Wi-Fi network. With over 57 million hotspots in more than 120 countries, iPass facilitates connectivity in locations such as airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, and various outdoor venues. Its SmartConnect™ platform utilizes patented technology to automatically connect users to optimal Wi-Fi hotspots, ensuring simple and secure access on any mobile device. Through its software-as-a-service model, iPass offers unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple devices, making it the largest global Wi-Fi network available.

iPass

Venture Round in 2000
iPass Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile connectivity services, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California. Established in 1996, the company operates as a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation and delivers cloud-based solutions that enable users to access a vast Wi-Fi network. With over 57 million hotspots in more than 120 countries, iPass facilitates connectivity in locations such as airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, and various outdoor venues. Its SmartConnect™ platform utilizes patented technology to automatically connect users to optimal Wi-Fi hotspots, ensuring simple and secure access on any mobile device. Through its software-as-a-service model, iPass offers unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple devices, making it the largest global Wi-Fi network available.

2Wire

Series C in 2000
2Wire, based in San Jose, California, specializes in providing broadband service products tailored for telecommunications companies. The company develops integrated solutions designed to enhance broadband service and content delivery throughout homes and small offices. Leveraging its expertise in both software and hardware, 2Wire enables users to maximize the advantages of broadband connectivity. Its offerings include residential gateways, multi-service media platforms, intelligent home servers, and remote management systems, all aimed at facilitating a seamless experience for both consumers and service providers. Additionally, 2Wire supports global telecom carriers with platforms that enable the delivery and management of voice, data, and media services, as well as providing customer support through call centers.

iPass

Venture Round in 1999
iPass Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile connectivity services, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California. Established in 1996, the company operates as a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation and delivers cloud-based solutions that enable users to access a vast Wi-Fi network. With over 57 million hotspots in more than 120 countries, iPass facilitates connectivity in locations such as airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, and various outdoor venues. Its SmartConnect™ platform utilizes patented technology to automatically connect users to optimal Wi-Fi hotspots, ensuring simple and secure access on any mobile device. Through its software-as-a-service model, iPass offers unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple devices, making it the largest global Wi-Fi network available.

Amber Networks

Series A in 1999
Amber Networks is a provider of telecommunications technology focused on enabling service providers to deploy a range of communications services over next-generation Optical Internet core networks. The company specializes in developing telecommunications equipment, including an Aggregation Service Router designed to consolidate thousands of traditional service feeds, such as TDM, frame relay, and ATM, alongside native IP traffic. This router serves as a fault-tolerant routing platform, enhancing the infrastructure capabilities for communication networks. Amber Networks aims to support the transition of service providers to modern, efficient network architectures while ensuring reliability and performance.

iPass

Venture Round in 1996
iPass Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile connectivity services, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California. Established in 1996, the company operates as a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation and delivers cloud-based solutions that enable users to access a vast Wi-Fi network. With over 57 million hotspots in more than 120 countries, iPass facilitates connectivity in locations such as airports, hotels, train stations, convention centers, and various outdoor venues. Its SmartConnect™ platform utilizes patented technology to automatically connect users to optimal Wi-Fi hotspots, ensuring simple and secure access on any mobile device. Through its software-as-a-service model, iPass offers unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple devices, making it the largest global Wi-Fi network available.

UUNET

Venture Round in 1993
UUNET is a commercial internet services provider. It offers internet access options and application services. Additionally, it also offers software wholesale services. Founded in 1987, UUNET is based in Fairfax, Virginia. It operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Business.
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