Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, from seed to late stage, with a strong emphasis on technology sectors. Its investment focus includes software, cloud computing, enterprise solutions, and consumer Internet, as well as areas intersecting computer science and life sciences, such as digital therapeutics and computational medicine. The firm aims to fund innovative companies that contribute to American dynamism, with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. While primarily targeting technology startups, Andreessen Horowitz has a selective approach, avoiding investments in sectors like clean energy and traditional consumer retail.

Anish Acharya

General Partner

Anthony Albanese JD

Co-COO and Managing Partner

Eric Alby

Partner

Ryan Allen

Partner

Seema Amble

Partner

Jeff Amico

Partner and Director of Crypto Startup School

Marc Andreessen

Co-Founder and General Partner

Marc Andrusko

Partner, Infrastructure

Alicia Barone

Events Partner

Alyssa Bene

Partner

Peter Blackwood

Partner

Michael Blau

Partner

Matt Bornstein

Partner

Jeff Bramel

Partner

Sam Broner

Partner

Parker Brown

Partner

Elena Burger

Deal Partner

Quinten Burgunder

Partner

LeeAnn Caballero

Partner

Martin Casado

General Partner

Connie Chan

General Partner

Geraldine Chan

Partner

Sharon Chang

Operating Partner

Zachary Chen

Associate Partner

Andrew Chen

General Partner

Frank Chen

Operating Partner

Alexander Chia

Partner

Zach Cohen

Investor

Annie Collins

Partner

Jorge Conde

General Partner

Emma Cooper

Investor

Brian Crnkovich

Partner

Sebastian Cua

Partner and Chief of Staff

Stacy D'Amico

Co-COO, Growth fund

Eric Dai

Analyst

Allison Davis

Partner

Zach Dicker

Partner

Zak Doric

Partner

Jay Drain Jr.

Deal Partner

Kevin Dulsky

Partner

Grace Ellis

Operating Partner

JT Evans

Partner

Bryan Faust

Partner

Sarah Fazal

Partner

Ethan Ferreira

Partner

Pamon Forouhar

Partner, Business Operations

David Garcia

Partner

John Garcia

Firm Operations Partner

Joel de la Garza

Partner

David George

General Partner

Caroline Goggins

Partner

Kristina Graci-deLuna

Partner, People Practice

Lydia Green

Deal Operations Partner

Michele Griffin

Partner

Robin Guo

Partner

Austin Guzman

Partner

David Haber

General Partner

Andrea Hall

Partner on the Go-to-Market team

Mason Hall

Partner

Elizabeth Harkavy

Partner

Ronnie Harris

Partner

Tawny Holguin

Partner

Oliver Hsu

Partner

Alex Immerman

Partner

Nicole Irvin

Partner

Mindy Isenstein

Partner

Peter Johnson

Partner

Jeff Jordan

Managing Partner

Justin Kahl

Partner

Brad Kern

Operating Partner

Brett Kim

Investor

Bryan Kim

Partner

Blake Kim

Partner

Troy Kirwin

Investment Partner

James Kissell

Partner

Julie Klapstein

Partner

L. William Krause

Board Partner

Sriram Krishnan

General Partner

Jonathan Lai

Investment Partner

Justin Larkin

Partner, Bio Team

Peter Lauten

Partner

Jennifer Li

Enterprise Investment Partner

Yoko Li

Partner, AI and Infra

Ginger Liau

Partner, Bio Fund

Jane Lippencott

Partner

Kristine Lipscomb

Partner

Bowen Liu

Investing Partner

Seth Lobree

Partner

Insiya Lokhandwa

Partner

Insiya Lokhandwala

Partner

Isaiah Lott

Partner

Joshua Lu

Investing Partner, Games Fund One

Josh Lu

Investing Partner, GAMES FUND ONE

Marco Mascorro

Partner

Daren Matsuoka

Partner

Mark McAndrew

Partner

Ryan McEntush

Partner

Mehul Mehta

Deal Partner

Jeanne Moeschler

Partner

Jason Mok

Operating Partner, Corporate Development

Olivia Moore

Consumer Partner

Ana Mostarac

Corporate Development Partner

Kevin Nishioka

Partner

John O'Farrell

General Partner

Wahab Owolabi

Partner

Nelson Perla-Ward

Partner

Jessica Peterson

Partner - EBC Program and Operations Manager

Rebecca (Becky) Pferdehirt

Partner

Jewel Pi

Partner

Ben Portney

Partner

Rajko Radovanovic

Partner

Sam Ragsdale

Investor

Santiago Rodriguez

Partner

Maggie Romero

Co-COO and Operating Partner, Bio+Health

Jason Rosenthal

Operating Partner and Head of Crypto Startup Accelerator

Katherine Rundell

Partner, Creators and Consumer GTM

Michael Sandwick

Partner, Consumer

Shannon Schiltz

Operating Partner

Joe Schmidt

Investing Partner

Gil Shafir

Partner

Kristina Shen

General Partner

Jeff Silverstein

Investment Partner

Anne Lee Skates

Partner

Mariano Sorgente

Partner

Jack Soslow

Investment Partner

Matt Spence

Partner

Nicole Stanners

Partner

Angela Strange

General Partner

Jeffrey Stump

Operating Partner

Jamie Sullivan

Partner

Robert H. Swan

Operating Partner

Bob Swan

Partner

Satish Talluri

Partner

Kimberly Tan

Investment Partner

Carol Tang

Partner

Adela Tomsejova

Partner, Bio + Health

Andy Tran

Investment Partner

Dalton Turay

Partner

David Ulevitch

General Partner

Gabriel Vasquez

Investment Partner

Michelle Volz

Investment Partner

Daisy Wolf

Investing Partner

Carra Wu

Partner

Kevin Wu

Partner

Guy Wuollet

Partner

Shangda Xu

Partner

Ali Yahya

General Partner

Zeya Yang

Partner

JJ Yu

Partner, Capital Network

Stephenie Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Virtualization

PlanetScale

Series C in 2021
PlanetScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online database solutions, focusing on NewSQL database-as-a-service (DBaaS) based on the open-source project Vitess. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, PlanetScale provides a platform that enables businesses to operationalize Vitess for efficient data management and insights. Their offerings include a comprehensive DBaaS platform, cluster management software licenses, open source Vitess support, and training services. PlanetScaleDB, their core product, delivers features such as vendor lock avoidance, data locality, disaster recovery, MySQL compatibility, and scalable solutions for managing large database clusters. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having developed Vitess, a MySQL sharding technology that supports major platforms like YouTube, Slack, and Square, thereby helping businesses enhance their infrastructure and scale effectively.

Sandbox VR

Series B in 2021
Sandbox VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing immersive virtual reality gaming experiences. Founded in 2016, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company utilizes advanced technology, combining real-time motion capture with virtual reality to deliver a fully engaging social multiplayer environment. This innovative approach allows customers to collaborate and immerse themselves in interactive storylines, offering a unique and entertaining virtual reality experience. Sandbox VR aims to create an experience akin to the fictional Star Trek holodeck, making it a leader in the rapidly evolving VR entertainment industry.

PlanetScale

Series B in 2021
PlanetScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online database solutions, focusing on NewSQL database-as-a-service (DBaaS) based on the open-source project Vitess. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, PlanetScale provides a platform that enables businesses to operationalize Vitess for efficient data management and insights. Their offerings include a comprehensive DBaaS platform, cluster management software licenses, open source Vitess support, and training services. PlanetScaleDB, their core product, delivers features such as vendor lock avoidance, data locality, disaster recovery, MySQL compatibility, and scalable solutions for managing large database clusters. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having developed Vitess, a MySQL sharding technology that supports major platforms like YouTube, Slack, and Square, thereby helping businesses enhance their infrastructure and scale effectively.

Isovalent

Series A in 2020
Isovalent is a cloud-native networking company based in Mountain View, California. Founded by long-time leaders in Linux networking, Isovalent develops enterprise open source software and commercial products that enable operators and security professionals to provide networking, security, and observability in distributed infrastructure such as Kubernetes. It specializes in the fields of cloud security, cybersecurity, and information technology. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

DigitalOcean

Series C in 2020
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Optimyze

Seed Round in 2020
Optimyze is a cloud computing company that develops software designed to track and optimize cloud resource consumption, including CPU, storage, and network utilization. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Optimyze's software identifies the specific parts of code that contribute to costs and automatically enhances efficiency. This functionality allows organizations to better manage their cloud resources and reduce unnecessary expenses associated with cloud services.

PlanetScale

Series A in 2019
PlanetScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online database solutions, focusing on NewSQL database-as-a-service (DBaaS) based on the open-source project Vitess. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, PlanetScale provides a platform that enables businesses to operationalize Vitess for efficient data management and insights. Their offerings include a comprehensive DBaaS platform, cluster management software licenses, open source Vitess support, and training services. PlanetScaleDB, their core product, delivers features such as vendor lock avoidance, data locality, disaster recovery, MySQL compatibility, and scalable solutions for managing large database clusters. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having developed Vitess, a MySQL sharding technology that supports major platforms like YouTube, Slack, and Square, thereby helping businesses enhance their infrastructure and scale effectively.

Sandbox VR

Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing immersive virtual reality gaming experiences. Founded in 2016, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company utilizes advanced technology, combining real-time motion capture with virtual reality to deliver a fully engaging social multiplayer environment. This innovative approach allows customers to collaborate and immerse themselves in interactive storylines, offering a unique and entertaining virtual reality experience. Sandbox VR aims to create an experience akin to the fictional Star Trek holodeck, making it a leader in the rapidly evolving VR entertainment industry.

Actifio

Series F in 2018
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions, providing businesses with the tools to manage and protect their data effectively. Its flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports diverse applications and storage systems, catering to large-scale deployments in various data center environments. The company also offers Actifio Sky, designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which assists in safeguarding large-scale file systems. Actifio Resiliency Director enables automated recovery and testing, while Actifio One provides a cloud-based service for managed data services, including backup and recovery options. Additionally, OnVault serves as a long-term data retention solution that facilitates data reuse for analytics and compliance purposes. With a presence in over 30 countries and strategic partnerships, Actifio enables organizations to virtualize their data, enhancing business agility and resilience while reducing costs. The company, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with operations in several other countries including India, Australia, and Germany.

Cumulus Networks

Series D in 2018
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.

Illumio

Series D in 2017
Illumio, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in protecting data and information from cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Illumio develops the Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), which provides security for data center and cloud traffic. The company's offerings include Illumination, an application traffic mapping tool; Enforcement, which focuses on application nano-segmentation; and SecureConnect, a data protection solution. Illumio employs adaptive segmentation technology to prevent unauthorized communications and control lateral movement within networks, enhancing security for its clients, which include notable organizations such as Plantronics, Yahoo, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. The leadership team consists of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in virtualization, networking, and security.

Bromium

Series D in 2016
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security by protecting end users from advanced malware threats. The company offers its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which safeguards Windows PCs by isolating potential threats before they can compromise the system. This solution allows organizations to safely navigate risks associated with mobility and remote access, enabling users to engage with cloud applications and open potentially harmful documents without jeopardizing enterprise data. Bromium vSentry incorporates features such as Live Attack Visualization and Analysis (LAVA), which generates signatures for new attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to defend against emerging threats. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, high technology, and retail. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Cumulus Networks

Series C in 2016
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.

Bracket Computing

Series C in 2015
Bracket Computing Inc. develops advanced workload isolation software aimed at enhancing security for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that features crypto-enforced micro-segmentation, ensuring that data is always encrypted both at rest and in motion. Users maintain control over encryption keys while benefiting from data integrity monitoring and forensic capabilities that capture memory at the moment of a breach. Bracket Computing's solutions are designed to prevent the spread of malware and insider threats without compromising the efficiency and agility of cloud operations, thereby safeguarding enterprise systems from external attacks.

DigitalOcean

Series B in 2015
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Illumio

Series C in 2015
Illumio, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in protecting data and information from cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Illumio develops the Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), which provides security for data center and cloud traffic. The company's offerings include Illumination, an application traffic mapping tool; Enforcement, which focuses on application nano-segmentation; and SecureConnect, a data protection solution. Illumio employs adaptive segmentation technology to prevent unauthorized communications and control lateral movement within networks, enhancing security for its clients, which include notable organizations such as Plantronics, Yahoo, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. The leadership team consists of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in virtualization, networking, and security.

Maxta

Series B in 2014
Maxta, Inc. specializes in providing a software-defined storage solution through its Maxta Storage Platform (MxSP), which is designed for virtualized environments. This platform is hypervisor agnostic and eliminates the need for traditional storage arrays by aggregating storage resources from multiple servers, thereby offering VM-level storage abstraction. Maxta's technology integrates seamlessly with server virtualization management tools, optimizing performance for both flash and disk drive capacity. Additionally, the MxIQ analytics platform provides real-time insights into private and multi-cloud environments, enhancing operational visibility. Maxta's solutions cater to various applications, including remote offices, virtualized data centers, and virtual desktop infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Maxta operates as a subsidiary of Huayun Data International Ltd.

Actifio

Series E in 2014
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions, providing businesses with the tools to manage and protect their data effectively. Its flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports diverse applications and storage systems, catering to large-scale deployments in various data center environments. The company also offers Actifio Sky, designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which assists in safeguarding large-scale file systems. Actifio Resiliency Director enables automated recovery and testing, while Actifio One provides a cloud-based service for managed data services, including backup and recovery options. Additionally, OnVault serves as a long-term data retention solution that facilitates data reuse for analytics and compliance purposes. With a presence in over 30 countries and strategic partnerships, Actifio enables organizations to virtualize their data, enhancing business agility and resilience while reducing costs. The company, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with operations in several other countries including India, Australia, and Germany.

DigitalOcean

Series A in 2014
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Bracket Computing

Series B in 2014
Bracket Computing Inc. develops advanced workload isolation software aimed at enhancing security for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that features crypto-enforced micro-segmentation, ensuring that data is always encrypted both at rest and in motion. Users maintain control over encryption keys while benefiting from data integrity monitoring and forensic capabilities that capture memory at the moment of a breach. Bracket Computing's solutions are designed to prevent the spread of malware and insider threats without compromising the efficiency and agility of cloud operations, thereby safeguarding enterprise systems from external attacks.

Cumulus Networks

Series B in 2014
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.

Maxta

Series A in 2013
Maxta, Inc. specializes in providing a software-defined storage solution through its Maxta Storage Platform (MxSP), which is designed for virtualized environments. This platform is hypervisor agnostic and eliminates the need for traditional storage arrays by aggregating storage resources from multiple servers, thereby offering VM-level storage abstraction. Maxta's technology integrates seamlessly with server virtualization management tools, optimizing performance for both flash and disk drive capacity. Additionally, the MxIQ analytics platform provides real-time insights into private and multi-cloud environments, enhancing operational visibility. Maxta's solutions cater to various applications, including remote offices, virtualized data centers, and virtual desktop infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Maxta operates as a subsidiary of Huayun Data International Ltd.

Bromium

Series C in 2013
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security by protecting end users from advanced malware threats. The company offers its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which safeguards Windows PCs by isolating potential threats before they can compromise the system. This solution allows organizations to safely navigate risks associated with mobility and remote access, enabling users to engage with cloud applications and open potentially harmful documents without jeopardizing enterprise data. Bromium vSentry incorporates features such as Live Attack Visualization and Analysis (LAVA), which generates signatures for new attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to defend against emerging threats. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, high technology, and retail. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Illumio

Series B in 2013
Illumio, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in protecting data and information from cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Illumio develops the Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), which provides security for data center and cloud traffic. The company's offerings include Illumination, an application traffic mapping tool; Enforcement, which focuses on application nano-segmentation; and SecureConnect, a data protection solution. Illumio employs adaptive segmentation technology to prevent unauthorized communications and control lateral movement within networks, enhancing security for its clients, which include notable organizations such as Plantronics, Yahoo, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. The leadership team consists of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in virtualization, networking, and security.

Cumulus Networks

Series A in 2013
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.

Actifio

Series D in 2013
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions, providing businesses with the tools to manage and protect their data effectively. Its flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports diverse applications and storage systems, catering to large-scale deployments in various data center environments. The company also offers Actifio Sky, designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which assists in safeguarding large-scale file systems. Actifio Resiliency Director enables automated recovery and testing, while Actifio One provides a cloud-based service for managed data services, including backup and recovery options. Additionally, OnVault serves as a long-term data retention solution that facilitates data reuse for analytics and compliance purposes. With a presence in over 30 countries and strategic partnerships, Actifio enables organizations to virtualize their data, enhancing business agility and resilience while reducing costs. The company, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with operations in several other countries including India, Australia, and Germany.

Illumio

Series A in 2013
Illumio, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in protecting data and information from cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Illumio develops the Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), which provides security for data center and cloud traffic. The company's offerings include Illumination, an application traffic mapping tool; Enforcement, which focuses on application nano-segmentation; and SecureConnect, a data protection solution. Illumio employs adaptive segmentation technology to prevent unauthorized communications and control lateral movement within networks, enhancing security for its clients, which include notable organizations such as Plantronics, Yahoo, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. The leadership team consists of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in virtualization, networking, and security.

Bromium

Series B in 2012
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security by protecting end users from advanced malware threats. The company offers its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which safeguards Windows PCs by isolating potential threats before they can compromise the system. This solution allows organizations to safely navigate risks associated with mobility and remote access, enabling users to engage with cloud applications and open potentially harmful documents without jeopardizing enterprise data. Bromium vSentry incorporates features such as Live Attack Visualization and Analysis (LAVA), which generates signatures for new attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to defend against emerging threats. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, high technology, and retail. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Apcera

Seed Round in 2012
Apcera, Inc. is a cloud computing company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a trusted cloud platform that enables enterprises to manage both cloud-native and legacy applications securely and efficiently. Apcera’s platform is designed for modern development teams, providing the flexibility to use various tools while ensuring IT infrastructure remains secure and compliant. It focuses on enterprise-grade container management, allowing businesses to deploy, orchestrate, and govern applications across multiple environments without the need for extensive refactoring. This capability facilitates rapid innovation and application mobility, empowering organizations to adapt quickly to changing demands. As of October 2014, Apcera operates as a subsidiary of Ericsson, having attracted significant investment from notable venture capital firms.

Bromium

Venture Round in 2012
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security by protecting end users from advanced malware threats. The company offers its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which safeguards Windows PCs by isolating potential threats before they can compromise the system. This solution allows organizations to safely navigate risks associated with mobility and remote access, enabling users to engage with cloud applications and open potentially harmful documents without jeopardizing enterprise data. Bromium vSentry incorporates features such as Live Attack Visualization and Analysis (LAVA), which generates signatures for new attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to defend against emerging threats. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, high technology, and retail. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Actifio

Series C in 2011
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions, providing businesses with the tools to manage and protect their data effectively. Its flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports diverse applications and storage systems, catering to large-scale deployments in various data center environments. The company also offers Actifio Sky, designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which assists in safeguarding large-scale file systems. Actifio Resiliency Director enables automated recovery and testing, while Actifio One provides a cloud-based service for managed data services, including backup and recovery options. Additionally, OnVault serves as a long-term data retention solution that facilitates data reuse for analytics and compliance purposes. With a presence in over 30 countries and strategic partnerships, Actifio enables organizations to virtualize their data, enhancing business agility and resilience while reducing costs. The company, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with operations in several other countries including India, Australia, and Germany.

BlueStacks

Series B in 2011
BlueStacks is a consumer technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for mobile, TV, and PC ecosystems. Its flagship product, the BlueStacks App Player, allows users to run Android games and applications efficiently on Windows PCs, leveraging patented LayerCake virtualization technology. With a user base of 145 million, BlueStacks enables gamers to enjoy a full-screen experience, providing superior performance and precise control using a keyboard, mouse, and gamepad. The introduction of BlueStacks 2 allowed for multitasking capabilities, enabling users to run multiple apps simultaneously in a tabbed interface. Additionally, BlueStacks TV offers a one-click streaming option for users to broadcast their gameplay directly to platforms like Twitch.tv.

Bromium

Series A in 2011
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security by protecting end users from advanced malware threats. The company offers its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which safeguards Windows PCs by isolating potential threats before they can compromise the system. This solution allows organizations to safely navigate risks associated with mobility and remote access, enabling users to engage with cloud applications and open potentially harmful documents without jeopardizing enterprise data. Bromium vSentry incorporates features such as Live Attack Visualization and Analysis (LAVA), which generates signatures for new attacks, enhancing the organization's ability to defend against emerging threats. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, high technology, and retail. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

BlueStacks

Series A in 2011
BlueStacks is a consumer technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for mobile, TV, and PC ecosystems. Its flagship product, the BlueStacks App Player, allows users to run Android games and applications efficiently on Windows PCs, leveraging patented LayerCake virtualization technology. With a user base of 145 million, BlueStacks enables gamers to enjoy a full-screen experience, providing superior performance and precise control using a keyboard, mouse, and gamepad. The introduction of BlueStacks 2 allowed for multitasking capabilities, enabling users to run multiple apps simultaneously in a tabbed interface. Additionally, BlueStacks TV offers a one-click streaming option for users to broadcast their gameplay directly to platforms like Twitch.tv.

Nicira Networks

Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the virtualization of networks, aimed at enhancing the transition to cloud infrastructure. Founded by leading researchers in networking from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company focuses on enabling elastic, scale-out data centers. Its primary product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical space, which allows for better control and management of logical networks. Led by experienced entrepreneurs in the fields of networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is at the forefront of innovation in cloud infrastructure.

Nicira Networks

Series B in 2010
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the virtualization of networks, aimed at enhancing the transition to cloud infrastructure. Founded by leading researchers in networking from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company focuses on enabling elastic, scale-out data centers. Its primary product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical space, which allows for better control and management of logical networks. Led by experienced entrepreneurs in the fields of networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is at the forefront of innovation in cloud infrastructure.

Fusion-io

Series C in 2010
Fusion-io delivers the world's data faster. The Fusion ioMemory platform and software defined storage solutions accelerate virtualization, databases, cloud computing, big data and performance applications. From e-commerce retailers to the world's social media leaders and Fortune Global 500 companies, customers are improving the performance and efficiency of their data centers with Fusion-io technology to accelerate the critical applications of the information economy.
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