Revolutionary optical data connections for the high performance cloud
Bonsai Micro
Seed Round in 2023
Bonsai Micro is a fabless semiconductor company that develops network infrastructure for next-generation wireless networks. It focuses on advanced wireless technology and leverages RF and millimeter-wave design, mixed-signal circuitry, and machine-learning techniques to deliver high performance and energy efficiency for wireless networks.
MSP Corp
Venture Round in 2022
MSP Corp is an information technology services company that acquires and partners with high-performing managed service providers in Canada and the United States to supply resources, technology, and business support that enable MSPs to deliver better services. The company provides end-to-end secure managed services for on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, including cybersecurity, managed IT services, network support, helpdesk assistance, and procurement management. By integrating technology solutions and operational support, MSP Corp helps its partner MSPs scale, improve cybersecurity posture, and deliver comprehensive IT management for clients across diverse industries.
Expeto
Convertible Note in 2021
Expeto delivers a private mobile networking platform designed for enterprises to securely extend public and private mobile networks into a single corporate wide area network. The solution is containerized software that can be installed behind the firewall and delivered as a service from cloud, edge, or on premises, enabling IT to deploy and manage the network with simplicity. It replaces hardware heavy legacy systems by providing a scalable, software driven approach that sits behind the firewall while maintaining control over data and devices. The platform enables secure control and coordination across operations, logistics, analytics, and reporting, supporting global deployment of connected devices within the private network. By design, it reduces reliance on untrusted third parties and methods, allowing organizations to manage connectivity and devices through a unified, secure, and centrally governed environment. Expeto emphasizes ease of deployment and management similar to a Wi-Fi network, but at carrier scale for enterprise needs.
Dejero
Venture Round in 2021
Dejero, established in 2008 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, specializes in delivering real-time video and networking solutions. The company aggregates diverse telecommunication networks such as cellular (4G/5G), satellite (GEO/MEO/LEO), and fixed broadband to create a resilient, cloud-managed 'network of networks'. This technology ensures reliable connectivity for critical communications, expanding coverage and bandwidth for global customers. Dejero's offerings include routers, network blending software, and connectivity services, enabling secure video exchange and data management from remote locations.
Expeto delivers a private mobile networking platform designed for enterprises to securely extend public and private mobile networks into a single corporate wide area network. The solution is containerized software that can be installed behind the firewall and delivered as a service from cloud, edge, or on premises, enabling IT to deploy and manage the network with simplicity. It replaces hardware heavy legacy systems by providing a scalable, software driven approach that sits behind the firewall while maintaining control over data and devices. The platform enables secure control and coordination across operations, logistics, analytics, and reporting, supporting global deployment of connected devices within the private network. By design, it reduces reliance on untrusted third parties and methods, allowing organizations to manage connectivity and devices through a unified, secure, and centrally governed environment. Expeto emphasizes ease of deployment and management similar to a Wi-Fi network, but at carrier scale for enterprise needs.
Rockport Networks
Venture Round in 2020
Rockport Networks Inc. is a software solutions provider specializing in enterprise data center networks, with its headquarters located in Ottawa, Canada. The company is focused on revolutionizing traditional data center network architecture through its switchless networking technology, which utilizes a power-efficient direct interconnect architecture. This innovative approach enhances performance, improves security, and significantly reduces costs for its clients. Rockport Networks is supported by a highly skilled research and development team known for its expertise in enterprise execution and strong industry relationships, enabling the company to assist customers in simplifying their network operations.
Adaptiv Networks
Venture Round in 2019
Adaptiv Networks, Inc. specializes in cloud connectivity solutions that facilitate digital business transformation. The company provides software-defined wide-area networks (SD-WAN) which enable simultaneous voice, data, and video transmission over a unified infrastructure. Its offerings include features such as automatic site failover, multi-link aggregation, and cloud-based management, designed to ensure reliability and agility for businesses that rely on cloud services. Adaptiv Networks also offers SD-INTERNET, enhancing network productivity for various sectors including retail, manufacturing, and digital small-to-medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the company collaborates with partners like Future Link Communications and Access One, Inc. to deliver managed SD-WAN services, aiming to simplify digital transformation for organizations of all sizes.
Corsa Security is a leader in network security virtualization, offering a platform designed to enhance security in high-traffic networks. The company simplifies the scaling of traffic inspection, including SSL/TLS encrypted traffic, through its innovative private cloud approach. By integrating virtualization with intelligent orchestration, Corsa streamlines the deployment, management, and operations of virtualized next-generation firewall arrays for large enterprises and service providers. Customers can subscribe to the Corsa Red Armor service based on their specific traffic inspection needs, allowing them to expand their security capabilities elastically as bandwidth demands increase, all while minimizing total cost of ownership and avoiding infrastructure complexities.
DERYtelecom
Venture Round in 2016
DERYtelecom Inc. is a telecommunications company based in La Baie, Quebec, specializing in cable distribution and a range of communication services. Founded in 1954, DERYtelecom offers Internet access, web hosting, and phone services, alongside a hybrid fiber network that facilitates cable network optimization and expansion. The company provides mobile, television, and ADSL services, ensuring comprehensive connectivity solutions across its territories in Saguenay.
Diablo Technologies
Series C in 2016
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in March 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at enhancing performance in next-generation enterprise computing. These products are engineered to support high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency, making them suitable for applications in virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. By utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo Technologies offers highly integrated bridging and switching products tailored for the server and storage industries, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and business value through improved memory system designs.
CENX, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company specializes in automating the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN). Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines the ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assurance of data connectivity services, significantly reducing manual processes. CENX's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, cloud exchange, and machine-to-machine services. Additionally, the company provides professional services such as data audits, automated access ordering, installation, integration, and technical support, ensuring comprehensive assistance for its tier 1 service provider clients. CENX has established itself as a key player in the Carrier Ethernet market, contributing to industry standards and innovation through its involvement with the Metro Ethernet Forum.
Corsa Security is a leader in network security virtualization, offering a platform designed to enhance security in high-traffic networks. The company simplifies the scaling of traffic inspection, including SSL/TLS encrypted traffic, through its innovative private cloud approach. By integrating virtualization with intelligent orchestration, Corsa streamlines the deployment, management, and operations of virtualized next-generation firewall arrays for large enterprises and service providers. Customers can subscribe to the Corsa Red Armor service based on their specific traffic inspection needs, allowing them to expand their security capabilities elastically as bandwidth demands increase, all while minimizing total cost of ownership and avoiding infrastructure complexities.
Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.
BLiNQ Networks
Series B in 2014
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.
Diablo Technologies
Venture Round in 2014
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in March 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at enhancing performance in next-generation enterprise computing. These products are engineered to support high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency, making them suitable for applications in virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. By utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo Technologies offers highly integrated bridging and switching products tailored for the server and storage industries, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and business value through improved memory system designs.
BTI Systems
Series D in 2014
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.
Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.
Bunch
Venture Round in 2013
Bunch is a Canadian social networking company headquartered in Montreal. It operates a mobile-based platform that connects users with shared interests by facilitating topic-specific discussions. Users can join up to three 'bunches', each centered around a particular subject, and engage with others by sharing content or comments related to these topics. Bunch aims to add depth to social media by fostering meaningful conversations among like-minded individuals. The platform is free to use and accessible via the App Store across North America.
Auvik Networks
Series A in 2013
Auvik Networks is a company that specializes in cloud-based network management software designed to optimize the performance of IT networks globally. Its platform simplifies and automates network management, enhancing the efficiency and capacity of IT teams while minimizing network-related risks. Auvik provides tools for remote monitoring and management, along with visual representations that enable enterprises to easily configure, monitor, and manage their network devices and applications. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America, Auvik has received accolades such as the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and was ranked as the #1 Canadian company in the FT Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020.
Auvik Networks
Seed Round in 2013
Auvik Networks is a company that specializes in cloud-based network management software designed to optimize the performance of IT networks globally. Its platform simplifies and automates network management, enhancing the efficiency and capacity of IT teams while minimizing network-related risks. Auvik provides tools for remote monitoring and management, along with visual representations that enable enterprises to easily configure, monitor, and manage their network devices and applications. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America, Auvik has received accolades such as the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and was ranked as the #1 Canadian company in the FT Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020.
Diablo Technologies
Funding Round in 2012
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in March 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at enhancing performance in next-generation enterprise computing. These products are engineered to support high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency, making them suitable for applications in virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. By utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo Technologies offers highly integrated bridging and switching products tailored for the server and storage industries, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and business value through improved memory system designs.
BLiNQ Networks
Series B in 2012
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.
SeaWell Networks
Series B in 2012
SeaWell Networks is a technology company that specializes in enhancing online video experiences through its innovative software solutions. The company focuses on video preparation, delivering high-quality adaptive streaming that is both cost-effective and versatile. By adopting standards-based technology, SeaWell Networks enables seamless distribution of IP-based video across various platforms, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers video hosting and distribution services for content delivery networks and other video hosting providers, and its Spectrum product optimizes high-capacity video management while facilitating content monetization.
SeaWell Networks
Series B in 2012
SeaWell Networks is a technology company that specializes in enhancing online video experiences through its innovative software solutions. The company focuses on video preparation, delivering high-quality adaptive streaming that is both cost-effective and versatile. By adopting standards-based technology, SeaWell Networks enables seamless distribution of IP-based video across various platforms, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers video hosting and distribution services for content delivery networks and other video hosting providers, and its Spectrum product optimizes high-capacity video management while facilitating content monetization.
NewPace Technology Development
Debt Financing in 2011
NewPace has developed a RCS (Rich Communication Suite) service that can be operated by a mobile operator or through NewPace’s cloud facilities. rcsConnect operates inside a mobile operator’s network either as an IMS Application Server or as a stand-alone application server (pre-IMS), and rcsCloudConnect is a service operated by NewPace on behalf of operators who are billed on a monthly basis for active users of the service.
A leader in mobile messaging technology, NewPace has a wealth of knowledge on integrating into existing networks including for billing and provisioning systems. With a continuous product roadmap, NewPace clients are provided with RCS 5.0 features at no or low cost (depending on the service activated).
CML Versatel
Venture Round in 2011
CML Versatel develops communications systems.
BLiNQ Networks
Series A in 2011
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.
SeaWell Networks
Series A in 2010
SeaWell Networks is a technology company that specializes in enhancing online video experiences through its innovative software solutions. The company focuses on video preparation, delivering high-quality adaptive streaming that is both cost-effective and versatile. By adopting standards-based technology, SeaWell Networks enables seamless distribution of IP-based video across various platforms, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers video hosting and distribution services for content delivery networks and other video hosting providers, and its Spectrum product optimizes high-capacity video management while facilitating content monetization.
Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which transfers the image of software from central servers or workstations to various end-points, facilitating local, remote, mobile, and collaborative work styles. The company offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, workstation access software, and a management console for streamlined deployment and management of PCoIP devices. Teradici's offerings extend to cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and Desktop as a Service, as well as optimization and monitoring tools. The company's clientele includes Fortune 500 enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies, and service providers across various sectors, including healthcare, media, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2004 and based in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici has developed a strong ecosystem of products and services and maintains strategic partnerships with companies like Dell Wyse and Socionext Inc. Its commitment to innovation is underscored by its significant investment in research and development, resulting in over 40 patents.
OneChip Photonics
Series A in 2009
OneChip Photonics specializes in the development of optical transceiver chips designed for mass applications. The company has created an integrated fiber-to-the-home transceiver, which is unique in the market. This innovation aims to reduce costs while simultaneously enhancing performance, making it a significant advancement in the field of optical communications. By focusing on these objectives, OneChip Photonics seeks to address the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective optical solutions.
Sutus
Venture Round in 2008
Sutus is a provider of comprehensive communication and IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on those with 3 to 25 employees. They offer solutions that work seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, integrating with popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, and Apple Mail. Their key services include network infrastructure setup, secure file sharing capabilities, collaboration tools, and fully integrated telephone handsets, all managed through their central platform, Sutus Business Central.
Diablo Technologies
Series B in 2008
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in March 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at enhancing performance in next-generation enterprise computing. These products are engineered to support high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency, making them suitable for applications in virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. By utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo Technologies offers highly integrated bridging and switching products tailored for the server and storage industries, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and business value through improved memory system designs.
Sutus
Venture Round in 2008
Sutus is a provider of comprehensive communication and IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on those with 3 to 25 employees. They offer solutions that work seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, integrating with popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, and Apple Mail. Their key services include network infrastructure setup, secure file sharing capabilities, collaboration tools, and fully integrated telephone handsets, all managed through their central platform, Sutus Business Central.
NewStep Networks
Series C in 2008
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
Zeugma Systems
Series B in 2007
Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.
BTI Systems
Series D in 2007
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.
Gridpoint Systems
Series A in 2007
Gridpoint Systems specializes in connection-oriented carrier Ethernet solutions, focusing on traffic engineering and management services. The company offers a range of products designed to assist partners and service providers in planning, provisioning, and safeguarding Ethernet service and transport networks. Key offerings include the 3400 intelligent node, which serves as an edge service concentration solution for carrier Ethernet service delivery, and the value management suite, a modular software suite that provides traffic engineering capabilities for connection-oriented carrier Ethernet. Additionally, the Ethernet path computation module is a portable application that facilitates the scaling of multi-vendor, multi-technology, and multi-domain carrier Ethernet networks. Gridpoint Systems' applications are utilized by vendors in equipment, EMS/NMS, and OSS sectors, optimizing the delivery of voice, data, and video across both wireless and wireline networks.
iWeb Technologies
Debt Financing in 2007
iWeb Technologies is a prominent Canadian provider of internet hosting infrastructure services, headquartered in Montreal. The company specializes in advanced hosting solutions, including shared hosting, unmanaged and managed dedicated servers, and colocation services. Operating three data centers, iWeb offers high-speed global connectivity through ISP peering and partnerships with tier one providers. Its services cater to businesses of all sizes and types, delivering support in English, French, and Spanish to customers in over 135 countries worldwide. In addition to hosting, iWeb also provides private cloud and security services to enhance its clients' online presence and operational efficiency.
Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which transfers the image of software from central servers or workstations to various end-points, facilitating local, remote, mobile, and collaborative work styles. The company offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, workstation access software, and a management console for streamlined deployment and management of PCoIP devices. Teradici's offerings extend to cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and Desktop as a Service, as well as optimization and monitoring tools. The company's clientele includes Fortune 500 enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies, and service providers across various sectors, including healthcare, media, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2004 and based in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici has developed a strong ecosystem of products and services and maintains strategic partnerships with companies like Dell Wyse and Socionext Inc. Its commitment to innovation is underscored by its significant investment in research and development, resulting in over 40 patents.
Sirific Wireless
Series C in 2007
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.
OneChip Photonics
Seed Round in 2007
OneChip Photonics specializes in the development of optical transceiver chips designed for mass applications. The company has created an integrated fiber-to-the-home transceiver, which is unique in the market. This innovation aims to reduce costs while simultaneously enhancing performance, making it a significant advancement in the field of optical communications. By focusing on these objectives, OneChip Photonics seeks to address the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective optical solutions.
Layer 7 Technologies
Series B in 2006
Layer 7 Technologies provides security and management products for API-driven integrations spanning the extended hybrid enterprise.
It offers API management solutions such as API Proxy, a virtual API gateway that gives API publishers a tool for securing, orchestrating, and optimizing APIs as well as enforcing SLAs; XML Firewall that is designed to address access, federation, and message security needs in service oriented architecture (SOA) based integrations; SOA Gateway, an API Gateway that provides data translation, contextual routing, SLA management, caching, protocol switching, and B2B functionality; and Mobile Access Gateway, which simplifies the process of adapting internal data, application, and security infrastructure for mobile use.
The company also offers developer management solutions, including API Portal, a platform for developer onboarding, engagement, and management; and operations management solutions such as API Service Manager that simplifies API, service, and gateway management across datacenters and the cloud.
In addition, it offers identity management solutions, including OAuth Toolkit which empowers users to control access to their APIs; and Security Token Service for API identity translation and federation. Further, the company offers API academy training in the areas of introduction, API design and architecture, API strategy consulting, and hackathon management; IT services, such as architectural consulting, implementation, and operational health check; and gateway, API portal, and administrator training services.
The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of CA Technologies.
NewStep Networks
Series B in 2006
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
BelAir Networks
Series D in 2006
BelAir Networks specializes in the development of advanced wireless networking equipment designed to support high-performance wireless networks for service providers. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products including indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems. These solutions enable leading telecommunications companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to deploy scalable and flexible wireless networks that meet the demands of increasing mobile data usage. BelAir Networks is recognized for its patented switched mesh architecture, which facilitates the creation of reliable wireless access and backhaul networks. Additionally, the company provides software solutions that utilize GIS-based mapping and GPS technology to streamline the setup and management of various Wi-Fi networks. With a focus on enhancing revenue and competitiveness for its customers, BelAir Networks has established a strong presence among Tier 1 carriers and government clients.
iWeb Technologies
Debt Financing in 2006
iWeb Technologies is a prominent Canadian provider of internet hosting infrastructure services, headquartered in Montreal. The company specializes in advanced hosting solutions, including shared hosting, unmanaged and managed dedicated servers, and colocation services. Operating three data centers, iWeb offers high-speed global connectivity through ISP peering and partnerships with tier one providers. Its services cater to businesses of all sizes and types, delivering support in English, French, and Spanish to customers in over 135 countries worldwide. In addition to hosting, iWeb also provides private cloud and security services to enhance its clients' online presence and operational efficiency.
Zeugma Systems
Series A in 2006
Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.
Hexago provides IPv6 deployment solutions to the government and defense agencies and contractors, Internet and telecommunications operators, manufacturers, and researchers. Its products include Gateway6, an Internet appliance that allows deployment of IPv6 products and services over the existing IPv4 network infrastructure; and Gateway6 Mobile, which delivers dual-stack connectivity to the mobile users without relying on dual PDP contexts. The company also provides product related consulting services.
Galazar Networks
Series C in 2006
Galazar Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying system semiconductors and software solutions. The company focuses on a range of telecommunications and data communication technologies, including Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions, primarily aimed at carrier-grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards. Galazar Networks provides a variety of semiconductor solutions, including framer and mapper devices for both datacom and telecom interfaces, as well as OTN mappers, multiplexers, and PDH access network solutions. Their product offerings also encompass multi-protocol infrastructure solutions and multi-service provisioning for PDH and Ethernet over SONET/SDH applications.
Metconnex
Venture Round in 2006
Metconnex develops integrated optical modules for optical networks. The company offers products such as wave switching modules for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.
BTI Systems
Series C in 2006
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.
Paraxip Technologies
Venture Round in 2006
Paraxip Technologies specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate the integration of VoIP applications across diverse enterprise networks. The company's flagship product, NetBorder, is designed to enable the rapid and cost-effective deployment of IP Telephony, primarily targeting the contact center and enterprise markets. By utilizing standard computing platforms, NetBorder offers smart connectivity to advanced telephony applications while reducing deployment costs. This innovative architecture allows businesses to extend their IP Telephony capabilities to various external devices and networks without the need for additional hardware. Paraxip's products thus simplify implementation for VoIP solution vendors, enhancing operational efficiency in Unified Communication environments.
Third Brigade
Series B in 2005
Third Brigade is a privately-held security and compliance software company based in Ottawa, Canada. It specializes in providing security solutions for servers and virtual machines, focusing on application protection to safeguard datacenters. The company offers critical security and compliance software, along with vulnerability response services, designed to protect physical, virtual, and cloud servers, as well as corporate endpoints, from sophisticated malware and malicious activities. Third Brigade's capabilities contribute to enhancing the overall security posture of its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
BelAir Networks
Series C in 2005
BelAir Networks specializes in the development of advanced wireless networking equipment designed to support high-performance wireless networks for service providers. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products including indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems. These solutions enable leading telecommunications companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to deploy scalable and flexible wireless networks that meet the demands of increasing mobile data usage. BelAir Networks is recognized for its patented switched mesh architecture, which facilitates the creation of reliable wireless access and backhaul networks. Additionally, the company provides software solutions that utilize GIS-based mapping and GPS technology to streamline the setup and management of various Wi-Fi networks. With a focus on enhancing revenue and competitiveness for its customers, BelAir Networks has established a strong presence among Tier 1 carriers and government clients.
AnyWare Group
Series B in 2005
AnyWare Group, Inc. specializes in providing remote access solutions tailored for hospitals and healthcare organizations across North America. The company offers a managed service known as role-oriented access management (ROAM), which integrates and delivers web-based, legacy, client/server, and custom applications to personal computers and Macs for healthcare use. Its offerings include the ROAM Portal for web-based access, ROAM services that encompass online collaboration, video conferencing, and live remote support, as well as the ROAM Identity Manager, which facilitates integration with active directory and single sign-on features. Additionally, AnyWare Group provides an Embedded Security Agent for managing encrypted connections between users and applications, alongside a ROAM VPN service that enables secure remote access to client/server applications. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Saint John, Canada.
Liquid Computing
Series A in 2005
Liquid Computing Corp. develops converged communications and computing platforms. It designs and develops LiquidIQ, a computing infrastructure that offers IT infrastructure and data centers management, and software-based control of servers, as well as storage and networking resources.
The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with an additional office in Stamford, Connecticut.
Third Brigade
Series A in 2005
Third Brigade is a privately-held security and compliance software company based in Ottawa, Canada. It specializes in providing security solutions for servers and virtual machines, focusing on application protection to safeguard datacenters. The company offers critical security and compliance software, along with vulnerability response services, designed to protect physical, virtual, and cloud servers, as well as corporate endpoints, from sophisticated malware and malicious activities. Third Brigade's capabilities contribute to enhancing the overall security posture of its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Colubris Networks
Series C in 2005
Colubris Networks specializes in providing wireless local area network solutions tailored for enterprises and service providers. The company's offerings include the Colubris Wireless MultiService Access Points, which facilitate the establishment of wireless networks with direct source-to-destination traffic forwarding. Additionally, Colubris Networks offers a Wireless Client Bridge that converts non-wireless infrastructure devices into wireless-ready mobile equipment. To further enhance network management, the company provides MultiService Controllers that oversee the configuration and operation of wireless networks. Through these products, Colubris Networks aims to streamline and optimize wireless connectivity for its clients.
Diablo Technologies
Series A in 2005
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in March 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at enhancing performance in next-generation enterprise computing. These products are engineered to support high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency, making them suitable for applications in virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. By utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo Technologies offers highly integrated bridging and switching products tailored for the server and storage industries, enabling organizations to achieve greater efficiency and business value through improved memory system designs.
Netistix Technologies
Venture Round in 2005
Netistix Technologies is a developer specializing in wireless fleet management systems. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance fleet operations and increase productivity for its clients. By leveraging advanced wireless technology, Netistix Technologies aims to streamline fleet management processes, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective operations. Its services cater to businesses seeking to optimize their fleet performance and reduce operational costs.
Teradici
Venture Round in 2004
Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which transfers the image of software from central servers or workstations to various end-points, facilitating local, remote, mobile, and collaborative work styles. The company offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, workstation access software, and a management console for streamlined deployment and management of PCoIP devices. Teradici's offerings extend to cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and Desktop as a Service, as well as optimization and monitoring tools. The company's clientele includes Fortune 500 enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies, and service providers across various sectors, including healthcare, media, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2004 and based in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici has developed a strong ecosystem of products and services and maintains strategic partnerships with companies like Dell Wyse and Socionext Inc. Its commitment to innovation is underscored by its significant investment in research and development, resulting in over 40 patents.
TenXc Wireless
Series A in 2004
TenXc Wireless specializes in the design and supply of wireless access systems and antenna products tailored for major wireless operators globally. The company provides wideband bi-sector arrays that enhance network performance, spectral efficiency, and coverage. These systems also grant clients the flexibility to focus on network hotspots and facilitate the establishment of new networks, making TenXc Wireless a key player in the wireless mobility network sector.
Layer 7 Technologies
Seed Round in 2004
Layer 7 Technologies provides security and management products for API-driven integrations spanning the extended hybrid enterprise.
It offers API management solutions such as API Proxy, a virtual API gateway that gives API publishers a tool for securing, orchestrating, and optimizing APIs as well as enforcing SLAs; XML Firewall that is designed to address access, federation, and message security needs in service oriented architecture (SOA) based integrations; SOA Gateway, an API Gateway that provides data translation, contextual routing, SLA management, caching, protocol switching, and B2B functionality; and Mobile Access Gateway, which simplifies the process of adapting internal data, application, and security infrastructure for mobile use.
The company also offers developer management solutions, including API Portal, a platform for developer onboarding, engagement, and management; and operations management solutions such as API Service Manager that simplifies API, service, and gateway management across datacenters and the cloud.
In addition, it offers identity management solutions, including OAuth Toolkit which empowers users to control access to their APIs; and Security Token Service for API identity translation and federation. Further, the company offers API academy training in the areas of introduction, API design and architecture, API strategy consulting, and hackathon management; IT services, such as architectural consulting, implementation, and operational health check; and gateway, API portal, and administrator training services.
The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of CA Technologies.
Sirific Wireless
Series B in 2004
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.
Third Brigade
Venture Round in 2004
Third Brigade is a privately-held security and compliance software company based in Ottawa, Canada. It specializes in providing security solutions for servers and virtual machines, focusing on application protection to safeguard datacenters. The company offers critical security and compliance software, along with vulnerability response services, designed to protect physical, virtual, and cloud servers, as well as corporate endpoints, from sophisticated malware and malicious activities. Third Brigade's capabilities contribute to enhancing the overall security posture of its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
BelAir Networks
Series B in 2003
BelAir Networks specializes in the development of advanced wireless networking equipment designed to support high-performance wireless networks for service providers. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products including indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems. These solutions enable leading telecommunications companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to deploy scalable and flexible wireless networks that meet the demands of increasing mobile data usage. BelAir Networks is recognized for its patented switched mesh architecture, which facilitates the creation of reliable wireless access and backhaul networks. Additionally, the company provides software solutions that utilize GIS-based mapping and GPS technology to streamline the setup and management of various Wi-Fi networks. With a focus on enhancing revenue and competitiveness for its customers, BelAir Networks has established a strong presence among Tier 1 carriers and government clients.
NewStep Networks
Series A in 2003
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
Dyaptive Networks
Venture Round in 2003
Dyaptive Networks provides wireless testing equipment
Sirific Wireless
Venture Round in 2002
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.
BelAir Networks
Series A in 2002
BelAir Networks specializes in the development of advanced wireless networking equipment designed to support high-performance wireless networks for service providers. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products including indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems. These solutions enable leading telecommunications companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to deploy scalable and flexible wireless networks that meet the demands of increasing mobile data usage. BelAir Networks is recognized for its patented switched mesh architecture, which facilitates the creation of reliable wireless access and backhaul networks. Additionally, the company provides software solutions that utilize GIS-based mapping and GPS technology to streamline the setup and management of various Wi-Fi networks. With a focus on enhancing revenue and competitiveness for its customers, BelAir Networks has established a strong presence among Tier 1 carriers and government clients.
Maximum Throughput
Series A in 2002
Maximum Throughput Inc. is a networked storage developer whose products deliver SAN performance over TCP/IP. The Company's unique solutions provide many times the storage bandwidth of other NAS and SAN products, using software that runs on commodity hardware. Maximum Throughput's products offer unparalleled performance capacity management, and capacity availability, and have the lowest total cost-of-ownership in their class.
Atmos Corp.
Series A in 2001
ATMOS is a semiconductor memory company that focuses on creating embedded memory solutions for system-on-a-chip (SoC) applications. ATMOS offers silicon-proven memory cores to customers in the networking, wireless, graphics and imaging industries that require very large on-chip memory.
Colubris Networks
Series A in 2001
Colubris Networks specializes in providing wireless local area network solutions tailored for enterprises and service providers. The company's offerings include the Colubris Wireless MultiService Access Points, which facilitate the establishment of wireless networks with direct source-to-destination traffic forwarding. Additionally, Colubris Networks offers a Wireless Client Bridge that converts non-wireless infrastructure devices into wireless-ready mobile equipment. To further enhance network management, the company provides MultiService Controllers that oversee the configuration and operation of wireless networks. Through these products, Colubris Networks aims to streamline and optimize wireless connectivity for its clients.
Sedona Networks
Series B in 2000
Sedona Networks designs and builds innovative, multi-services access network solutions.