Aspiro Capital Management

Verana Networks, Inc., founded in 2019 and located in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers utilizing licensed millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum. The company focuses on this spectrum due to its potential for significant expansion in speed and capacity, essential for the successful deployment of 5G technology. Verana's equipment aims to provide gigabit wireless connectivity, enabling mobile network operators to offer enhanced 5G services such as fixed wireless access. By delivering faster speeds and increased capacity, the company supports the creation of new applications that drive incremental revenue, which is crucial for sustaining the business case for 5G.

Pica8 Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open, hardware-independent switching systems for software-defined networking (SDN). Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Beijing, China, Pica8 develops network operating system software, such as PicOS, and automated management applications like AmpCon, which streamline the deployment and management of disaggregated white box switches across enterprise networks. By enabling seamless integration with existing layer-2/layer-3 networks and providing unlimited SDN scalability through OpenFlow, Pica8's solutions enhance flexibility, adaptability, and automation in data centers, while also reducing costs associated with implementation and management of cloud and virtualized applications. The company markets its products through authorized resellers worldwide.

Verana Networks, Inc., founded in 2019 and located in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers utilizing licensed millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum. The company focuses on this spectrum due to its potential for significant expansion in speed and capacity, essential for the successful deployment of 5G technology. Verana's equipment aims to provide gigabit wireless connectivity, enabling mobile network operators to offer enhanced 5G services such as fixed wireless access. By delivering faster speeds and increased capacity, the company supports the creation of new applications that drive incremental revenue, which is crucial for sustaining the business case for 5G.