AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a leading telecommunications and media company based in Dallas, Texas, providing a wide range of services globally. The company operates through four primary segments: Communications, WarnerMedia, Latin America, and Xandr. Its Communications segment includes wireless and wireline telecom services, video entertainment, and broadband offerings. AT&T serves both residential and business customers, selling a variety of devices and accessories through its stores and third-party retailers. The WarnerMedia segment focuses on the production and distribution of television programming, films, and digital media, including mobile and console games. The Latin America segment, primarily under the DIRECTV and SKY brands, offers video and wireless services to residential customers. Xandr provides digital advertising solutions. AT&T is recognized as a significant player in the U.S. wireless market, serving millions of subscribers and generating a substantial portion of its revenue from wireless services. The company has a long history of innovation, evolving from its origins in telephony to become a modern media and technology powerhouse.

William Blase Jr.

Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Frame

Associate Director, Technology

Venessa Harrison

President

Beth Schwindt

Director, User Research and Strategy - New Product Development

82 past transactions

Tech Goes Home

Grant in 2022
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

BeeReaders

Seed Round in 2020
BeeReaders is a digital platform dedicated to enhancing literacy skills among Spanish-speaking K-12 students. The platform provides personalized learning experiences through original Spanish content presented in a game-like format. It includes an español placement test and a proprietary leveling system that ensures culturally relevant material is accessible to users. Additionally, BeeReaders offers a supplemental program designed to support hybrid instruction, allowing students to monitor their progress, generate reports, and advance their academic success effectively.

AllHere

Seed Round in 2020
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Immersed Games

Venture Round in 2020
Immersed Games, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Gainesville, Florida, develops video games designed to enhance learning experiences for students and youth. The company aims to leverage the engaging nature of video games to create a virtual world that facilitates deep learning across various subjects. Immersed Games is currently focused on refining its educational gameplay through a smaller stand-alone game, which serves as a testing ground for its innovative concepts. This approach allows the company to gather valuable data and feedback, which will inform the iterative expansion of its main game. The goal is to build an immersive ecosystem that encourages long-term student engagement and empowerment in their educational journey.

Fiveable

Seed Round in 2020
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.

Boddle

Convertible Note in 2019
Boddle Learning, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company that specializes in a game-based learning platform designed for K-12 education. Founded in 2019, Boddle focuses on enhancing academic outcomes in STEM subjects by providing teachers with tools to assess and differentiate student learning. The platform incorporates gameplay and adaptive learning technology to actively engage students, fostering their growth and development. Additionally, it transforms student responses into actionable reports, enabling educators to make informed decisions regarding their students' progress and needs.

Unruly Studios

Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Studios creates interactive games that empower children with critical STEM skills while stimulating creative problem solving through physical activity and social engagement. Its pioneering product, Unruly Tiles, teaches kids between the age group of 6-12 years to code and develop creative problem-solving skills while balancing screen-time and play-time. Unruly Tiles is a set of programmable electronic floor tiles that kids can run around and jump on to play games created by them. Unruly Studios was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fractionality.com

Series A in 2018
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Caribu

Seed Round in 2018
Caribu Inc. is a family-oriented video calling application designed to enhance long-distance interactions between parents, grandparents, and children. Founded in 2014 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform integrates children's picture books into a user-friendly video call interface, allowing family members to read bedtime stories together. Caribu features interactive tools such as real-time drawing, a story guide pointer for following along, and a magnifying tool for small text. Additionally, it offers an in-app bookstore with hundreds of titles available in six languages, providing an educational and entertaining experience for children. The platform aims to foster connections and facilitate learning among families separated by distance.

Magic Leap

Series D in 2018
Magic Leap is a US-based startup specializing in augmented reality (AR) technology that aims to transform user interaction with digital devices. The company develops a mixed reality computing platform that merges the digital and physical worlds through advanced three-dimensional imagery. Its proprietary headset utilizes Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal technology to create images that are indistinguishable from real objects, seamlessly integrating them into the user's environment. By combining users' natural visual capabilities with mobile computing, Magic Leap offers a unique AR experience that redefines how individuals engage with screens and visualize data. The system is designed to harmonize with human senses, allowing for an immersive and visually cinematic interaction with digital content.

AT&T Cybersecurity

Acquisition in 2018
AT&T Cybersecurity specializes in providing comprehensive security solutions tailored for mid-market enterprises facing modern security threats. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including threat detection and response, network security, endpoint security, and identity and fraud protection. Key offerings include managed threat detection, unified security management solutions for managed security service providers, and various tools for compliance management and incident response. Additionally, AT&T Cybersecurity supports an open threat intelligence community through the Open Threat Exchange and provides open-source security information and event management solutions. The company serves various sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, and retail, and operates globally with offices in several countries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, AT&T Cybersecurity was formerly known as AlienVault, Inc. and became a subsidiary of AT&T Communications in 2019.

AppNexus

Acquisition in 2018
AppNexus Inc. develops a cloud-based software platform that enhances programmatic online advertising for both buyers and sellers of digital inventory. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers various tools that optimize campaign performance, including trading solutions and marketplaces for internet advertising. Its platform enables advertisers to create trading desks, advertising networks, and custom exchanges. Additionally, AppNexus provides a digital advertising delivery platform that helps publisher clients maximize revenue from multiple demand sources. Key offerings include the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving and campaign management, as well as PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for various ad formats. The AppNexus Apps program allows third-party technology vendors and existing customers to develop features and expand their reach. AppNexus operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, Inc. and maintains offices in the U.S. and internationally.

Lumina Networks

Series A in 2018
Lumina Networks, Inc. specializes in designing and developing open-source networking solutions aimed at simplifying and automating complex networks. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India, the company offers a range of products, including the Lumina SDN controller and network resource manager, as well as solutions for network visibility and software-defined data centers. Lumina is committed to empowering service providers by transitioning open software networking from theoretical concepts to practical applications, enabling them to regain control over their network infrastructure. By leveraging open-source platforms such as OpenDaylight, Lumina facilitates the development and implementation of production-ready, intent-driven networking systems while promoting a customer-centric approach to service delivery. The company also provides NetDev services to enhance collaboration and knowledge transfer in agile software development.

Move This World

Seed Round in 2018
Move This World is a prominent provider of social-emotional learning (SEL) resources tailored for PreK-12 students, educators, and families. The organization offers an extensive library of multimedia content, including interactive lessons that aim to empower students in navigating their personal and academic lives. These programs are designed for straightforward implementation, enabling educators and families to easily integrate SEL into daily routines without the need for extensive planning. The curriculum emphasizes creative expression and participatory movement, fostering essential skills that promote well-being and establish a common language among all participants. With a focus on evidence-based practices rooted in creative arts therapy and positive psychology, Move This World has positively influenced the lives of over 1.5 million students across 38 states, enhancing their social-emotional development and strengthening community connections.

Cheddar

Series D in 2018
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

Cashican People

Seed Round in 2018
Cashica is a quantitative cryptocurrency investment firm that aims at web3 and metaverse innovations across the world. Cashican also named Cashican People LLC was founded in 2017 and is headquarted in New York.

Fast Forward

Venture Round in 2017
Fast Forward is an accelerator firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It focuses exclusively on supporting technology-driven nonprofits that address critical issues in education, environment, health, and human rights. The firm identifies early-stage nonprofits that utilize open source software and accessible web infrastructure to develop their products. Fast Forward offers a three-month accelerator program, which includes financial grants, mentorship connections, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these organizations scale their technology solutions and enhance their social impact.

Vyatta

Acquisition in 2017
Vyatta, Inc. specializes in network routing and security software, offering both software solutions and hardware appliances. Its products are designed to enhance network performance on Intel and AMD hardware and are compatible with popular virtual environments such as VMware, Xen, and Hyper-V. The company's software platform includes features for routing, firewalling, intrusion prevention, antivirus protection, and WAN load balancing. Vyatta also provides an array of services, including documentation, training, technical support, network architecture design, and implementation planning. Serving clients in service provider, government, and educational sectors, Vyatta distributes its products through a network of resellers and online channels across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Belmont, California, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several technology firms, enhancing its market reach and product offerings.

Cheddar

Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

SnapRoute

Series A in 2017
As of November 7, 2019, SnapRoute, Inc. was acquired by Infoblox Inc.. SnapRoute, Inc. develops open source network stack for enterprises. It offers Network Protocol Stack that runs on various commoditized network hardware with various open Linux operating systems. The company delivers a CI/CD network infrastructure for the DevOps age. SnapRoute, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Fibertower

Acquisition in 2017
Created March 2014, FiberTower Corporation is a privately held provider of spectrum and fixed wireless services. FiberTower is the leader in millimeter band fixed wireless technology, also known as “wireless fiber.” The company offers spectrum leases and backhaul/equipment services in its 46 wide-area license areas. The services include Small Cell and Macro cell Backhaul and Transport solutions. The company enjoys longstanding veteran relationships with mobile carriers, government, community and industry customers. Prime wide-area licensed millimeter band spectrum (see map) is available for use in the 24GHz and 39GHz bands. The company engages in industry leading Research & Development (R&D) with Customers, Equipment Providers, and Deployment partners.

INVIDI Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
INVIDI Technologies Corporation provides software applications that track targeted advertising. It offers Advatar, a digital set-top box application that delivers addressable targeted advertising and marketing messages to individual viewers. It facilitates the sales of digital products, digital tiers, and digital services, such as VOD, PVR, and pay-per-view events; Internet, voice, and wireless services; and triple play offers. Advatar serves multi-channel video programming distributors, marketers, advertisers, and media buyers and sellers. The company also provides INVIDI Advertising Decision System, an addressable television advertising technology for managing advertising decisions and selections for household delivery in the evolving business of television advertising. INVIDI Technologies Corporation was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

Time Warner

Acquisition in 2016
Time Warner, Inc. was a media and entertainment company based in New York, operating in four main segments: Cable, Filmed Entertainment, Networks, and Publishing. The Cable segment provided video, high-speed data, and voice services to both residential and commercial customers, alongside selling advertising time to various businesses. Its offerings included digital and analog video services, video on demand, high-definition television, and digital phone services. The Filmed Entertainment segment focused on producing and distributing theatrical films, television shows, and animation, as well as licensing rights for its content. The Networks segment included domestic and international television programming services, notably the HBO and Cinemax channels. Lastly, the Publishing segment was responsible for magazines and various online platforms covering topics such as lifestyle, sports, and news. In 2018, Time Warner was acquired by AT&T Inc., marking a significant shift in its corporate structure and operations.

Fast Forward

Seed Round in 2016
Fast Forward is an accelerator firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It focuses exclusively on supporting technology-driven nonprofits that address critical issues in education, environment, health, and human rights. The firm identifies early-stage nonprofits that utilize open source software and accessible web infrastructure to develop their products. Fast Forward offers a three-month accelerator program, which includes financial grants, mentorship connections, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these organizations scale their technology solutions and enhance their social impact.

Quickplay

Acquisition in 2016
QuickPlay Media Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. The company offers an over-the-top (OTT) video platform that enables clients to deliver live and on-demand content while incorporating monetization features such as dynamic advertisement insertion and subscription-based models. In addition, QuickPlay supports pay TV services through a cloud architecture that facilitates the transition of legacy systems to multiscreen solutions, including TV Everywhere capabilities and managed broadcast operations. Its technology is utilized by leading communications and media companies worldwide, ensuring a scalable and secure delivery of engaging entertainment experiences. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, QuickPlay also has facilities in San Diego, Singapore, Chennai, and Frankfurt, and operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

Team8

Series B in 2016
Team8 is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York City. The firm specializes in building and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence, and data science. Team8 employs a unique Foundry model that not only identifies significant industry challenges but also ideates innovative solutions while supporting the growth of new companies. The firm collaborates closely with a network of C-level executives and industry leaders, leveraging their expertise to enhance startup success. Backed by prominent global corporations, Team8 aims to transform the landscape of technology and finance by co-founding companies that address the evolving needs of the marketplace.

Carrier IQ

Acquisition in 2015
Carrier IQ is a provider of mobile service intelligence solutions, catering primarily to mobile network operators and equipment vendors. The company specializes in offering insights that help improve mobile service performance and enhance user experience. By collecting and analyzing data related to mobile device usage, Carrier IQ enables wireless carriers to make informed decisions that optimize their services. The company's technology is designed to support the telecommunications industry by providing valuable analytics that can lead to better service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Blue Danube Systems

Series B in 2015
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced mobile wireless access solutions that significantly enhance network capacity and improve the overall quality of telecommunications services. The company's offerings include high-definition active antenna systems (HDAAS) and the BeamMaster platform, which utilizes beam-based optimization for real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Blue Danube's Coherent Massive MIMO solution applies 5G beamforming technology to existing networks, allowing for a substantial increase in capacity and user experience. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Warren, New Jersey.

LearnPlatform

Seed Round in 2015
LearnPlatform, Inc. is an edtech management company that offers a platform for educators to manage and analyze the impact of their technology and teaching practices. Founded in 2014 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company serves a diverse clientele, including schools, districts, higher education institutions, and educators. The platform provides tools for impact analysis, rapid edtech evaluation, and professional development, enabling over 150,000 educators to streamline their processes and improve learning outcomes. LearnPlatform also fosters a collaborative community for teachers, allowing them to share resources and insights about technology products and practices. By delivering comprehensive analytics and support, LearnPlatform aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of educational organizations.

DIRECTV

Acquisition in 2015
DIRECTV is an American digital entertainment services provider based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in satellite television and streaming services. It delivers a wide range of programming, including sports, news, movies, and family channels to over 25 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. The company offers more than 130 HD channels, Dolby-Digital 5.1 sound, and exclusive sports packages such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET. In Latin America, DIRECTV serves around 6.5 million customers, leading the pay-TV sector in technology and service. The company also owns three Regional Sports Networks and a significant interest in Game Show Network. DIRECTV is known for its innovative technology, such as the DIRECTV DVR Scheduler, and has maintained high customer satisfaction ratings compared to leading cable providers.

Nextel Mexico

Acquisition in 2015
Nextel Mexico offers its users with wireless communications services. The company is an analog specialized mobile radio operator that offers mobile radio voice, messaging, and data services for individuals and businesses. Nextel Mexico was founded in 1993 and it was acquired by AT&T on January 27, 2015.

Grupo Iusacell

Acquisition in 2014
Iusacell was the first company to introduce a Mexico cell phone , the first to provide 3G and also the pioneers in introducing the mobile Internet Broadband BAM . Today is the first mobile phone company in Mexico to offer a 4G network for their customers . The company has national coverage, and integrates the only two providers of wireless communication services in the country with CDMA technology, which generates the most efficient use of radio spectrum.

Otter Media

Venture Round in 2014
Otter Media Holdings, LLC is a subsidiary of Warner Media, LLC, based in Santa Monica, California, and was founded in 2014. The company operates as a joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, focusing on over-the-top (OTT) subscription video services. Otter Media invests in and develops digital media and advertising services targeted at specific audiences. Its portfolio includes a range of entertainment offerings such as online videos, feature films, and television programs, catering to diverse viewer preferences. The company aims to expand its influence in the video and entertainment industry through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

OpenPeak

Funding Round in 2014
OpenPeak is a mobility technology provider that specializes in developing end-to-end mobile management systems. The company offers solutions designed to enable enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and service providers to remotely provision and manage customer mobile devices and applications. OpenPeak's Advanced Device and Application Management (ADAM™) suite includes three core components: SANCTION™, SECTOR™, and OPENSHOP™. These components can be deployed individually to enhance existing device and network management setups or utilized together as a comprehensive solution for device, application, and profile management.

Alltel

Acquisition in 2013
Alltel is a telecommunications company based in Rockport, Texas, that offers a range of wireless communication services, products, and solutions to both consumers and businesses. The company caters to various industries, including transportation, retail, insurance, healthcare, construction, and financial services. Alltel's wireless offerings encompass voice and data communication, postpaid and prepaid calling cards, roaming and long-distance services, and data solutions. Additionally, the company provides text and video messaging, digital gaming, radio streaming, internet access, and email services. Its business solutions include business intelligence, field service automation, security, and systems management, alongside a selection of mobile handsets and accessories. Alltel operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless and AT&T.

Leap Wireless

Acquisition in 2013
Leap is a wireless communications provider that offers iservices under the Cricket brand. Leap's Cricket service offerings provide unlimited access to wireless voice and data services for a flat rate without requiring a fixed-term contract. Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving more than 5.3 million customers in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket’s nationwide wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. Cricket Broadband provides unlimited Internet access anywhere within Cricket’s coverage areas at speeds comparable to DSL. The Company and its joint ventures operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia and hold licenses in 35 of the top 50 U.S. markets. Cricket services stretch across the country, from New York to California. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Leap is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol LEAP.

iStreamPlanet

Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet, the Leader in Live: iStreamPlanet is a premier, multiplatform video-workflow solutions provider committed to bringing high-quality streaming video experiences to connected audiences around the world. With more than a decade of live streaming video experience, iStreamPlanet has built a comprehensive offering of cloud-based video-workflow products and services for live event and live linear streaming channels. iStreamPlanet’s innovative approach has been chosen by the world’s leading sports, entertainment, and technology brands including NBC, Turner Broadcasting, Notre Dame Athletics, Pac-12 Networks, AT&T, and Microsoft. Founded in 2000, the privately held company is headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in Redmond, Wash., and London. More information can be found at www.istreamplanet.com.

MRC

Private Equity Round in 2013
Valence is a diversified media company, with divisions or strategic investments in premium television, wide release film, specialty film, live events and digital media.

StartX (Stanford-StartX Fund)

Venture Round in 2013
StartX is a 501(c)(3) Stanford-affiliated nonprofit in Silicon Valley that runs one of the world’s top startup accelerator programs. Its mission is to advance the development of the best entrepreneurs through experiential education and peer learning. Since launching in 2010, it has supported more than 450 companies and 1000 entrepreneurs, from early to pre-IPO stage, working across a wide spectrum of industries. StartX and StartX Med, dedicated to medical and biotechnology innovation, provide founders with access to a powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry partners, along with office space and a variety of other resources. Based in Palo Alto, the accelerator also operates StartX-QB3 Labs and the Stanford-StartX Fund. We are funded by Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, Microsoft, Steelcase, Hyundai, Oriza Ventures, Nissan, Panasonic, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Analog Devices, Silicon Valley Bank, Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, and many others. For more information, visit startx.com The company is associated investment vehicle, the Stanford-StartX Fund is a partnership between StartX, Stanford University and Stanford Health Care. It can invest only in StartX companies who raise qualified rounds of venture capital using objective criteria; it is founder opt-in.

NextWave Wireless

Acquisition in 2012
NextWave Wireless Inc. develops, produces, and markets mobile multimedia and consumer electronic connectivity product solutions. The company operates in two segments: Multimedia Segment; and Strategic Initiatives Segment. The Multimedia Segment, through PacketVideo Corporation (PacketVideo or PV), develops, produces, and markets mobile multimedia and consumer electronic connectivity product solutions, including embedded software for mobile handsets, client-server platforms for mobile media applications, such as music and video and software for sharing media in the connected home. PV Products and Technologies PacketVideo is a global provider of multimedia software and services. PacketVideo’s software transforms a mobile phone or other mobile device into a multimedia device that allows people to stream, download, and play video and music, receive live TV, or engage in two way video telephony.

Superclick Networks

Acquisition in 2011
Superclick provides network design, deployment and infrastructure management for the hospitality, healthcare and MDU markets. The company serves a number of major hospitality brands such as Fairmont & Raffles Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah, Kimpton Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Marriott Hotels International, Shangri-La Hotels and Starwood in Canada, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

MRC

Debt Financing in 2011
Valence is a diversified media company, with divisions or strategic investments in premium television, wide release film, specialty film, live events and digital media.

Xanboo

Acquisition in 2010
Xanboo, Inc. provides a home and business management system with access and control devices that enable users to control and monitor homes and businesses through Internet. It designs and engineers various hardware and software, including video cameras, sensors, and control devices. The company provides its solutions for residential, business, security, mobile, energy management, lighting, environmental, and remote monitoring applications. Xanboo, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

picoChip

Series E in 2009
picoChip specializes in signal processing products aimed at enhancing wireless telecommunications. The company designs and develops multi-core digital signal processing (DSP) solutions and is recognized for its software-defined radio products. It also offers a range of cost- and performance-optimized application-specific standard products (ASSP) devices. picoChip is particularly noted for its 3G femtocell technology, which is utilized in residential, enterprise, rural, and metropolitan environments both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's offerings include semiconductors, software solutions, and systems that empower cellular network operators to efficiently deliver voice and data services, as well as providing network equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the necessary infrastructure for their products.

Centennial Communications

Acquisition in 2009
Centennial Communications, a subsidiary of [AT&T](/organization/at-t), is a leading provider of regional wireless and integrated communications services in the United States and Puerto Rico with approximately 1.1 million wireless subscribers and 582,200 access lines and equivalents. The U.S. business owns and operates wireless networks in the Midwest and Southeast covering parts of six states. Centennial’s Puerto Rico business owns and operates wireless networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and provides facilities-based integrated voice, data and Internet solutions. Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is a significant shareholder of Centennial.

Plusmo

Acquisition in 2009
Plusmo is a FREE service that lets users run cool mobile widgets on their phones. Mobile widgets are tiny killer apps that offer a much better mobile experience for a specific purpose. There are over 20,000 widgets on Plusmo, most of them created and shared by users. Plusmo's patent-pending Widget Engine has a tiny XHTML based microbrowser with Javascript and a complete framework to install, provision, render and manage mobile widgets. Plusmo is packed with smart mobile features to enable instant access to all your personalized information. Background downloads, smart synchronization and local caching enable widgets to run offline even when there is no data connectivity. Users also save on network bandwidth with built-in compression and incremental updates.

Vlingo

Funding Round in 2009
Vlingo is a provider of speech recognition software that offers a voice interface for mobile applications. Its technology utilizes voice-to-text capabilities and natural language processing to understand user intent, allowing individuals to interact with their devices through spoken commands. By simply speaking, users can engage with essential contacts, businesses, and activities. The company was co-founded by Mike Phillips and John Nguyen, both of whom have significant experience in the speech recognition industry, having previously worked for SpeechWorks before its acquisition by Nuance. Vlingo's software supports various applications, including email, text messaging, web search, dialing, and launching other applications, enhancing the functionality of mobile devices through seamless voice interaction.

Sterling Commerce

Acquisition in 2009
Sterling Commerce specializes in providing software and services designed to enhance connectivity and collaboration among enterprises, their customers, partners, and suppliers. The company offers integration solutions that facilitate the seamless integration of critical business processes, allowing organizations to streamline operations across the commerce lifecycle, from selling to fulfillment and payments. By focusing on B2B integration, secure file transfer, and multichannel selling, Sterling Commerce empowers enterprises to drive growth, adapt to market changes, and improve overall performance. Their solutions are aimed at transforming how companies conduct business, enabling them to effectively manage relationships and optimize their operations.

GetFon

Acquisition in 2008
UCaaS for multinational enterprises

Wayport

Acquisition in 2008
Wayport operates WiFi hotpots for partners since 1998 with key investors Seven Rosen Funds, New Enterprise Associates, Millennium Technology Ventures and Scale Venture Partners.

Zvents

Series B in 2008
Zvents is a prominent producer of online local entertainment guides, catering to over 12 million users each month who seek engaging events in their communities. Founded in 2005, the company started in the Bay Area and has since expanded to cover events across numerous cities in the United States, as well as in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. Zvents collaborates with more than 15,000 event advertisers monthly to promote a diverse array of activities, including live music, performing arts, and community events. Its extensive network includes over 290 media sites, partnering with well-known local publications and major national platforms. Zvents differentiates itself through a robust media network, advanced time-based local search technology, and an active community of content contributors that enhance its event listings. The company has seen significant traffic growth in its media network, reflecting its increasing influence in the local event advertising space.

Sometrics

Series A in 2008
Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, Calif., Sometrics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express, is helping publishers market free-to-play online games and monetize virtual currency with a consumer destination site and the industry’s most advanced in-game payment solutions. Sometrics’ payment processing, optimization and analytics platform is also being used to support Serve, American Express’ new digital payments and commerce platform, to deploy virtual currencies and loyalty programs on a global scale. GameCoins.com, an online games discovery and user acquisition platform, connects gamers with publishers through fun activities and relevant content. Game Coins members have the opportunity to discover new games through Missions, Raffles and other branded activities and earn Game Coins currency that can then be redeemed for many top online games, as well as Facebook Credits via their App2User program. The destination offers publishers access to an audience of millions of dedicated gamers around the world. For more information about GameCoins, please visit http://www.gamecoins.com/. With Sometrics’ in-game payment and optimization platform, game publishers gain a new revenue source that enhances existing payment methods and increases conversions among paying users. The company offers dozens of payment options in over 100 countries including credit cards, mobile, pre-paid cards, bank transfers and more, in addition to hundreds of brand engagement ads. Sometrics’ payment management and optimization platform allows publishers to maximize revenue through existing payment methods while enhancing user conversion via advanced analytics tools. For more information on the in-game payment and optimization platform, please visit http://sometrics.com/. Sometrics raised $2 million in capital in its first round of funding, led by the Mail Room Fund, an investment consortium that combines big Hollywood (the William Morris Talent Agency) with Silicon Valley (Accel and Venrock) venture capitalists, in addition to co-investors AT&T and Greycroft Partners. Series B financing totaling $4 million was closed in October of 2009, led by Steamboat Ventures and including the Mail Room Fund and Greycroft.

Akimbo

Series D in 2008
Akimbo is a white label video solution. It includes an advertising system and "supports multiple business models including ad-supported, transactional, subscription, download-to-own, download-to-burn, pay-per-minute, gift cards and account credits."

Edge Wireless

Acquisition in 2007
Edge Wireless LLC is a company that was acquired by AT&T in 2008.

Ingenio

Acquisition in 2007
Ingenio, LLC operates a knowledge exchange platform that facilitates real-time connections between advice-seekers and advisors. Founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, Ingenio has established itself as a leader in the realm of phone, chat, and web-based personal advice, enabling over 30 million conversations to date. The platform employs community-based tools and proprietary technologies to support the exchange and monetization of information, allowing users to connect 24/7. Ingenio's innovative approach nurtures relationships between individuals, enhancing the sharing of knowledge and expertise in various fields. The company operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

Dobson Fiber

Acquisition in 2007
For 80 years, Dobson Technologies has been associated with superb, dependable communication and technology services. We’re a proven company, backed by our highly experienced team and full range of technology solutions. And our IT and communications suites of products and services are scalable and fully customizable—apt to fit the needs and bottom lines of any business.

On Networks

Series B in 2007
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.

Interwise

Acquisition in 2007
Interwise is a provider of voice, web, and video conferencing solutions tailored for enterprise needs. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers AT&T Connect, an IP software designed for various applications including voice conferences, web meetings, virtual training, web seminars, webcasts, broadcasts, and recordings. Interwise serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, insurance, automotive, and retail. In addition to its main office in the United States, the company maintains additional locations in Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Germany.

Vobile

Series B in 2007
Vobile Group Limited is a provider of software as a service focused on online video content protection, measurement, and monetization. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates internationally, with offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong. Vobile utilizes its patented VDNA technologies to offer automated identification, tracking, and management of video and audio content. Its services cater to a diverse range of clients, including film studios, TV networks, record labels, and sports leagues, helping them protect their content from unauthorized use and measure viewership. Additionally, Vobile’s platforms facilitate monetization through revenue-sharing models and transaction-based services. The company maintains the VDNA Database, a comprehensive repository of authorized video fingerprints and related metadata, further enhancing its capabilities in content management.

Vobile

Series A in 2007
Vobile Group Limited is a provider of software as a service focused on online video content protection, measurement, and monetization. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates internationally, with offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong. Vobile utilizes its patented VDNA technologies to offer automated identification, tracking, and management of video and audio content. Its services cater to a diverse range of clients, including film studios, TV networks, record labels, and sports leagues, helping them protect their content from unauthorized use and measure viewership. Additionally, Vobile’s platforms facilitate monetization through revenue-sharing models and transaction-based services. The company maintains the VDNA Database, a comprehensive repository of authorized video fingerprints and related metadata, further enhancing its capabilities in content management.

ServiceSource

Venture Round in 2007
ServiceSource International, Inc. is a digital customer journey experience company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Established in 2002, it specializes in recurring revenue management by offering a range of digital solutions that include demand qualification, customer success management, and channel management services. The company utilizes big data to provide insights into customer behavior, helping organizations improve their subscription, maintenance, and support revenue. ServiceSource's offerings encompass cloud applications, managed services, and analytics, enabling clients to optimize their recurring revenue processes from data management to performance execution. With a focus on enhancing customer retention and sales efficiency, ServiceSource has managed numerous engagements across various industries, significantly increasing renewal rates and sales productivity for its customers.

Pathfire

Venture Round in 2007
Pathfire, Inc. specializes in digital media distribution and management solutions for the television, media, and entertainment industries. Founded in 1996 and based in Roswell, Georgia, the company offers a platform known as Digital Media Gateway, which facilitates the store-and-forward distribution of news stories, syndicated programming, advertising spots, and video news releases to broadcasters. Pathfire serves a diverse range of clients, including broadcasters, news organizations, television networks, and Hollywood studios, providing essential services that enhance the efficiency of digital content management and distribution. In 2001, the company changed its name from Video Networks, Inc., and as of 2007, it operates as a subsidiary of DG FastChannel, Inc.

inFreeDA

Acquisition in 2006
Free ad-supported phone based directory assistance service

On Networks

Series A in 2006
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.

USInternetworking

Acquisition in 2006
USinternetworking, an applications services provider, manages companies' software via the internet. It provides hosted applications via the internet for large companies looking for managed software services. It offers applications from vendors in the areas of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management (Oracle), spend management (Ariba), messaging and collaboration (Microsoft), and custom developed e-commerce systems. USinternetworking's customers included the State of Maryland's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sunburst Hospitality, and Yankee Candle. The company was acquired by US telecom service giant AT&T in 2006.

Akimbo

Series C in 2006
Akimbo is a white label video solution. It includes an advertising system and "supports multiple business models including ad-supported, transactional, subscription, download-to-own, download-to-burn, pay-per-minute, gift cards and account credits."

BellSouth

Acquisition in 2006
BellSouth Corporation is an American telecommunications company and a subsidiary of AT&T. BellSouth was one of the original Bell Regional Operating Companies after the U.S. government forced the American Telephone & Telegraphic Company to divest itself of regional telephone companies. The company provided its services to the southern parts of the U.S. and has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth also operated an advertising and publishing unit, which printed and distributed phone books and directories. BellSouth was acquired by AT&T in 2006 in a deal worth US$ 86 billion.

LizardTech

Series F in 2002
LizardTech has been a leader in developing software solutions for the management, access, and distribution of high-resolution geospatial data for over twenty years. The company is known for its pioneering MrSID technology, which utilizes a wavelet-based image encoding system, enabling effective viewing and file formatting for aerial and satellite imagery, as well as LiDAR data. This technology is widely supported across major Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, making it a vital resource for various industries. LizardTech serves a diverse range of markets, including civil, defense, oil and gas, and architecture, engineering, and construction. With offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo, LizardTech continues to advance its offerings to meet the growing demands of geospatial data management.

Prodigy Communications

Acquisition in 2001
Prodigy Communications Corp., an Internet service provider, serves both owned and managed dial and DSL subscribers. Products and services include Prodigy Instant Messaging™; Prodigy Chat™; Prodigy Online Communities; Prodigybiz, a suite of specially designed Internet products and services for small business owners; and Prodigy® En Espanol™, a bilingual Spanish/English-language Internet service created especially for the U.S. Spanish-speaking population.

RespondTV

Venture Round in 2000
RespondTV has a potent blend of proven vision and real-world success. They offer operators, programmers and advertisers the most comprehensive enhanced TV infrastructure and services available: from hosting, serving and reporting to off the shelf applications. Let RespondTV guide you through the exciting possibilities that enhanced TV brings, and discover how to make the riches of this untapped marketing potential a reality - Today. Their capabilities and experience offer their clients and partners compelling reasons for investing in enhanced TV.

New Global Telecom

Series A in 2000
New Global Telecom specializes in creating advanced telecommunications infrastructure and networks in Latin America and Asia. The company originally focused on building direct networks and providing international telecommunications services to Tier I carriers in various markets. Currently, it facilitates the sale of over 90 million minutes monthly to inter-exchange carriers across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and South America. In addition to its core services, New Global Telecom leverages its extensive in-house experience to offer a variety of telecommunications management services, supporting both emerging and established carriers in a rapidly evolving industry. As a fully integrated global communications provider, the company offers retail and wholesale internet, data, and switched voice services. New Global Telecom is also positioned to be among the first telecommunications firms to implement a fully converged network in emerging global markets.

OnSite Access

Venture Round in 2000
As the leading national provider of building-centric, integrated communications services, OnSite Access is dedicated to bridging the interests of commercial property owners, real estate managers and agents, businesses, and the communications services industry. They're already wiring over 350 million square feet of real estate in 29 markets - all at no cost to building owners. In the process, they're turning properties with antiquated, inefficient communications infrastructures into buildings of the future. And they're enabling thousands of growing businesses to communicate, collaborate, and compete in ways never before possible or affordable.

OmniSky

Venture Round in 2000
In January 2002, OmniSky Corporation sold substantially all of its assets to EarthLink, Inc., including its subscriber base, all of its intellectual property rights, and key network assets, pursuant to its filing for Bankruptcy. The company prior to selling its assets was a global developer and provider of wireless data applications and services for users of mobile devices.

Tellme

Venture Round in 2000
Tellme provides voice recognition and instruction technology, fundamentally improving how people use the phone to get the information they need everyday. By combining Internet data and a voice interface, Tellme's services let people simply say what they want and get it. Some of the services running on Tellme's platform include business search on 411, information search on 1-800-555-TELL as well as customer service and ordering for companies like American Airlines, Merrill Lynch, and FedEx. Tellme powered billions of calls every year and is used by more than 40 month. Microsoft acquired Tellme in 2007, and Microsoft now uses Tellme's technology in Windows Phone's voice recognition, Bing voice search, Xbox voice recognition, and other Microsoft technologies.

Eureka Broadband Corporation

Venture Round in 2000
Eureka Broadband, a building-centric application service provider and premium high-speed Internet access company.
Eureka Broadband, a building-centric application service provider and premium high-speed Internet access company.

Tele-Communications

Acquisition in 1999
Tele-Communications was a cable television provider in the United States. It was acquired by AT&T in 1999.

Tut Systems

Venture Round in 1996
Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.

CommQuest Services

Venture Round in 1996
CommQuest Services offer a broad array of mental health services designed to assist individuals

Alascom

Acquisition in 1994
Alascom, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Alaska, is an Alaskan telecommunications company.
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