Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, established in 1972, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Sequoia Capital provides capital and strategic support to a select group of daring founders, helping them build legendary companies and push technological boundaries. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $100 million, with a preference for being the first investor in profitable, fast-growing companies with proven teams and products. Sequoia Capital also manages funds focused on specific regions and sectors, such as India and the technology sector.

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Wenji Jin

Managing Director

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

Gili Raanan

General Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Telecommunications

Summer Health

Series A in 2024
Summer Health is a provider of pediatric telehealth services designed to simplify access to healthcare for families. The company enables timely communication with board-certified pediatricians through a text-based platform, allowing users to receive expert answers and reliable advice quickly. Summer Health's services include health tracking and personalized healthcare plans, ensuring that patients can obtain necessary care within minutes. By leveraging digital technology, Summer Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience for families navigating health concerns.

Meter

Venture Round in 2024
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. Founded with the goal of creating enterprise-grade networks, Meter focuses on delivering solutions that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. The company utilizes a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations. This enables businesses to operate on a reliable and modern network. Meter's system includes the installation of wires, routers, and wireless access points, which enhances the connectivity process. By leveraging existing hardware and employing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications, Meter ensures that companies can maintain secure wireless network systems tailored to their needs.

Caresync.website

Series A in 2023
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Caresync.website

Series A in 2023
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Graphiant

Series B in 2023
Graphiant Inc. is a technology company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fremont, California. It specializes in developing software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at transforming enterprise networking. The company offers the Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates seamless connectivity across enterprise WANs, hybrid clouds, network edges, and various clients and partners. Graphiant's technology combines the performance of traditional multiprotocol label switching with the agility of modern internet solutions, enabling network architects to design and implement enterprise-grade networks that keep pace with business demands.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Summer Health

Seed Round in 2022
Summer Health is a provider of pediatric telehealth services designed to simplify access to healthcare for families. The company enables timely communication with board-certified pediatricians through a text-based platform, allowing users to receive expert answers and reliable advice quickly. Summer Health's services include health tracking and personalized healthcare plans, ensuring that patients can obtain necessary care within minutes. By leveraging digital technology, Summer Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience for families navigating health concerns.

Meter

Series B in 2022
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. Founded with the goal of creating enterprise-grade networks, Meter focuses on delivering solutions that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. The company utilizes a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations. This enables businesses to operate on a reliable and modern network. Meter's system includes the installation of wires, routers, and wireless access points, which enhances the connectivity process. By leveraging existing hardware and employing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications, Meter ensures that companies can maintain secure wireless network systems tailored to their needs.

Caresync.website

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Our telemedicine platform aims to transform the way healthcare is accessed, offering patients the flexibility to connect with trusted healthcare providers anytime, anywhere. Through our intuitive interface and advanced video conferencing capabilities, we enable seamless communication and personalized care delivery.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Graphiant

Series A in 2020
Graphiant Inc. is a technology company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fremont, California. It specializes in developing software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at transforming enterprise networking. The company offers the Graphiant Network Edge, a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates seamless connectivity across enterprise WANs, hybrid clouds, network edges, and various clients and partners. Graphiant's technology combines the performance of traditional multiprotocol label switching with the agility of modern internet solutions, enabling network architects to design and implement enterprise-grade networks that keep pace with business demands.

SignalWire

Series A in 2019
SignalWire is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2017, offering a cloud communication platform that enables developers to integrate voice, messaging, and video capabilities into their applications using real-time APIs. Their primary product, SignalWire CLOUD, built on FreeSWITCH technology, allows for the creation of communications products and applications. They also provide SignalWire STACK, an open-source communications platform, and SignalWire Documentation, a web socket-based protocol for client libraries and real-time call control. SignalWire's mission is to create a global network for secure, standards-based real-time communication, accessible via simple SDKs and programming interfaces. Their products support audio/video applications in mobile browsers, AI bots, PSTN termination, and more, with a fully distributed workforce spanning multiple countries and time zones.

Zoom

Series D in 2017
Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. It has an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Viptela

Series C in 2016
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Ronglian Qimo

Series A in 2016
Ronglian Qimo is a technology-based company with AI and communication technology. They provide products for products for enterprise services and digital transformation. For inquiries, telephone and email are used.

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.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Telcare

Series C in 2014
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Viptela

Venture Round in 2014
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Viptela

Series B in 2013
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Blue Danube Systems

Venture Round in 2013
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.

WhatsApp

Series B in 2013
WhatsApp is a global leader in free instant messaging, offering a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to exchange messages, images, videos, and audio without incurring SMS charges. It supports multiple platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, and facilitates group chats, making it a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to communicate worldwide.

R2 Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2013
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and develops innovative power management technologies aimed at reducing power consumption and heat dissipation in various applications. Its product lineup includes FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which optimizes power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor's solutions enhance frequency switching, bandwidth, and size efficiency, catering to the needs of clients requiring effective power management for high-voltage applications.

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless, Inc., based in Cupertino, California, was incorporated in 2013 and specializes in wireless infrastructure. The company is focused on developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system designed to enhance capacity and ensure reliable mobile services for enterprises of all sizes. This innovative system centralizes key management, control, and data-plane functions within a virtualized environment, which can be deployed as either a private or public cloud. Luminate Wireless enables the seamless addition of capacity to venues in a manner similar to Wi-Fi by utilizing 4G LTE access points with existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. Additionally, the company offers a simpler and more affordable infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform that provides consistent LTE coverage and flexible mobile networks, facilitating efficient mobile network access and service delivery for enterprise customers. Luminate Wireless is supported by several prominent investors, including NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Pontis

Series D in 2012
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Viptela

Series A in 2012
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Telcare

Series B in 2012
Telcare is a company that focuses on improving the management of chronic illnesses, specifically diabetes, through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the TelCheck glucose meter, utilizes machine-to-machine cellular technology to wirelessly transmit blood glucose data from patients to their healthcare providers. This FDA-cleared device not only tracks glucose readings but also provides immediate clinical feedback and coaching directly on the meter's screen, enabling patients to make informed health decisions. By connecting patients with their care teams, Telcare aims to simplify the management of diabetes and enhance the quality of life for those living with the condition.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Ruckus Wireless

Series G in 2012
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

R2 Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2012
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and develops innovative power management technologies aimed at reducing power consumption and heat dissipation in various applications. Its product lineup includes FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which optimizes power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor's solutions enhance frequency switching, bandwidth, and size efficiency, catering to the needs of clients requiring effective power management for high-voltage applications.

Jasper Technologies

Series D in 2012
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.

RingCentral

Series D in 2011
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

WhatsApp

Series A in 2011
WhatsApp is a global leader in free instant messaging, offering a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to exchange messages, images, videos, and audio without incurring SMS charges. It supports multiple platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, and facilitates group chats, making it a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to communicate worldwide.

Clickatell

Series B in 2011
Clickatell Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services, facilitating customer interactions through mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, Clickatell provides a range of solutions including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, and customer relationship management. Its Mobile eXchange platform allows users to send and receive messages globally, while its Chat Commerce Platform enables businesses to engage customers via chat, streamlining transactions and enhancing customer relationships. Clickatell also offers self-service banking products for financial institutions, a multi-factor authentication suite for account security, and a digital contact center solution that aids real-time customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government entities, and small to medium-sized businesses, empowering them to efficiently manage customer communications and transactions without the need for traditional interfaces.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Sipera Systems

Series D in 2010
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), offering essential services that protect VoIP, IP video, messaging, and collaboration applications. The company’s innovative "Borderless UC" framework ensures secure communications across various devices and locations, making it a trusted choice for thousands of users worldwide. Sipera's offerings are backed by the research conducted at the Sipera VIPER Lab, which focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in communication technologies. Their solutions enhance security for remote teleworkers, distributed call centers, and other critical business operations, addressing challenges such as secure SIP trunks and toll fraud prevention. By delivering application-layer security and real-time communications capabilities, Sipera helps enterprises achieve high performance in converged internet protocol networks while minimizing risks.

Hantele

Series B in 2010
Hanson Communication Technology is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the provision of professional services for the R&D, planning, optimization, and integration of communication networks and relevant tool platforms. Founded in 2006, the company has passed the high-tech enteprise and double-soft enterprise certification of the Guandong Province. Hanson Communication Technology consistently upholds its advanced tools and professional services and its core business philosophy, while employing a team of technical professionals, 20% of whom come from original equipment manufacturers such as Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, and more. The company has built a Miltie Standard end-to-end solution platform that provides comprehensive technical and consulting services for operators and equipment manufacturers.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Debt Financing in 2010
Oorja Fuel Cells is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, serve various industries including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, Oorja Fuel Cells aims to provide high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By utilizing a combination of methanol fuel and traditional battery technology, the company enables original equipment manufacturers and other sectors to decrease harmful emissions effectively. Oorja Fuel Cells is backed by prominent global investors, underscoring its potential impact in the energy market.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Rayspan

Series B in 2009
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

R2 Semiconductor

Series A in 2009
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and develops innovative power management technologies aimed at reducing power consumption and heat dissipation in various applications. Its product lineup includes FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which optimizes power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor's solutions enhance frequency switching, bandwidth, and size efficiency, catering to the needs of clients requiring effective power management for high-voltage applications.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Jasper Technologies

Series C in 2008
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.

Maxscend

Series B in 2008
Maxscend Technologies is a Chinese company specializing in the research, development, and sales of digital television and receiver chips, particularly for mobile digital TV applications. Established in April 2006 by a team of returnees from Silicon Valley, the company operates from its headquarters in the Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech District, with an additional branch in Shenzhen. Maxscend provides comprehensive solutions for its clients, enabling them to effectively navigate both domestic and international markets for mobile and digital television. The company's expertise also extends to the development of RF front-end chips, further solidifying its role in the semiconductor industry.

RingCentral

Series B in 2008
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Metaswitch Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Metaswitch Networks Ltd. is a prominent provider of communications software solutions, specializing in the transition of networks to open, next-generation architectures. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Enfield, United Kingdom, with additional offices across major global cities, the company delivers a range of products, including 5G core solutions, protocol stacks for original equipment manufacturers, and various communication services such as VoIP, voice interconnect, and cloud network virtualization. Metaswitch's offerings also include MaX by Metaswitch, a product suite that enhances collaboration features for mobile network operators, allowing them to deliver comprehensive services to both businesses and consumers. Furthermore, the company provides professional services, technical support, and training to optimize the deployment and management of its solutions. Its reliable, scalable systems are utilized by numerous network operators globally and are integral to many leading communications equipment manufacturers.

Rayspan

Series A in 2008
Rayspan creates a technology for filtering noise and interference from mobile phone antennae.

Silent Communication

Venture Round in 2007
Silent Communication is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, established in 2004, that specializes in mobile value-added services. The firm focuses on providing mobile operators with innovative solutions in call management, messaging, and visual voicemail. Utilizing its Device and Network Agnostic (DANA) deployment technology, Silent Communication enhances messaging platforms for cellular devices, allowing users to minimize missed incoming calls. This not only improves user experience but also contributes to increased revenue for mobile operators.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Ruckus Wireless

Series E in 2007
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Sipera Systems

Series C in 2007
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), offering essential services that protect VoIP, IP video, messaging, and collaboration applications. The company’s innovative "Borderless UC" framework ensures secure communications across various devices and locations, making it a trusted choice for thousands of users worldwide. Sipera's offerings are backed by the research conducted at the Sipera VIPER Lab, which focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in communication technologies. Their solutions enhance security for remote teleworkers, distributed call centers, and other critical business operations, addressing challenges such as secure SIP trunks and toll fraud prevention. By delivering application-layer security and real-time communications capabilities, Sipera helps enterprises achieve high performance in converged internet protocol networks while minimizing risks.

RingCentral

Series A in 2007
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Santur

Series D in 2007
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Jasper Technologies

Series B in 2007
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.

Turin Networks

Series B in 2007
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.

LitePoint

Venture Round in 2007
LitePoint is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and supporting advanced wireless test solutions aimed at developers of wireless devices, consumer electronics, contract manufacturers, and wireless integrated circuit designers. With a focus on optimizing and verifying the performance of wireless technologies, LitePoint has played a crucial role in the successful operation of over two billion cellular and connectivity devices globally. The company offers a range of products, including IQview for WLAN product testing, IQnxn for WiFi MIMO research and development, and IQnxnplus for multi-stream MIMO testing of WiMAX and WiFi products. LitePoint's solutions enhance return on investment, accelerate time-to-market, improve manufacturing yields, and elevate product quality for its clients.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series B in 2007
Oorja Fuel Cells is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, serve various industries including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, Oorja Fuel Cells aims to provide high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By utilizing a combination of methanol fuel and traditional battery technology, the company enables original equipment manufacturers and other sectors to decrease harmful emissions effectively. Oorja Fuel Cells is backed by prominent global investors, underscoring its potential impact in the energy market.

Fon

Series B in 2007
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Ruckus Wireless

Series D in 2006
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Maxscend

Series A in 2006
Maxscend Technologies is a Chinese company specializing in the research, development, and sales of digital television and receiver chips, particularly for mobile digital TV applications. Established in April 2006 by a team of returnees from Silicon Valley, the company operates from its headquarters in the Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech District, with an additional branch in Shenzhen. Maxscend provides comprehensive solutions for its clients, enabling them to effectively navigate both domestic and international markets for mobile and digital television. The company's expertise also extends to the development of RF front-end chips, further solidifying its role in the semiconductor industry.

Clickatell

Series A in 2006
Clickatell Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services, facilitating customer interactions through mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, Clickatell provides a range of solutions including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, and customer relationship management. Its Mobile eXchange platform allows users to send and receive messages globally, while its Chat Commerce Platform enables businesses to engage customers via chat, streamlining transactions and enhancing customer relationships. Clickatell also offers self-service banking products for financial institutions, a multi-factor authentication suite for account security, and a digital contact center solution that aids real-time customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government entities, and small to medium-sized businesses, empowering them to efficiently manage customer communications and transactions without the need for traditional interfaces.

Quantenna Communications

Series A in 2006
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Oorja Fuel Cells

Series A in 2006
Oorja Fuel Cells is a global energy company focused on advancing the methanol economy through the design, development, and commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). These fuel cells, which range in power from 0.5 to 100 kilowatts, serve various industries including telecommunications, transportation, distributed energy, and microgrids. Founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, Oorja Fuel Cells aims to provide high-power solutions that significantly lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By utilizing a combination of methanol fuel and traditional battery technology, the company enables original equipment manufacturers and other sectors to decrease harmful emissions effectively. Oorja Fuel Cells is backed by prominent global investors, underscoring its potential impact in the energy market.

Dblur Technologies

Series B in 2006
Dblur Technologies specializes in software lens technology designed for various camera types, including cellular, digital, security, medical, and automotive cameras. Established in 2000 and located in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, the company focuses on delivering innovative software solutions primarily to camera manufacturers. Dblur Technologies also provides cost-effective solutions for mobile phone camera vendors, assisting in the design of miniature cameras.

GotoTel

Series A in 2006
GotoTel is a Chinese company focused on mobile informational products and services. It has focused on the integration of wired internet and wireless internet since its establishment. Through its cooperative relationship with China Mobile, GotoTel launched a phone search service in August 2004. Now, with two hundred million users of China Mobile, it has become the phone search service provider with the widest coverage of international users. Beijing GotoTel Information Technology was jointly founded by Mr. Liao Jieyuan and a group of experts of the voice industry in China in July 2003. It owns 8 branches in China and has a registered capital of 10 million.

Sipera Systems

Series B in 2006
Sipera Systems is a leader in providing solutions for the secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC), offering essential services that protect VoIP, IP video, messaging, and collaboration applications. The company’s innovative "Borderless UC" framework ensures secure communications across various devices and locations, making it a trusted choice for thousands of users worldwide. Sipera's offerings are backed by the research conducted at the Sipera VIPER Lab, which focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in communication technologies. Their solutions enhance security for remote teleworkers, distributed call centers, and other critical business operations, addressing challenges such as secure SIP trunks and toll fraud prevention. By delivering application-layer security and real-time communications capabilities, Sipera helps enterprises achieve high performance in converged internet protocol networks while minimizing risks.

Fon

Series A in 2006
Fon is a global WiFi provider that operates through a community WiFi model. It partners with major telecommunications companies and WiFi service providers worldwide, such as BT, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, SoftBank, Telstra, KPN, Proximus, Vodafone, Virgin Media, and The Cloud. These collaborations enable Fon to create a globally connected WiFi network, offering secure, scalable, and flexible carrier-grade WiFi services to its clients and their customers.

Beceem Communications

Series C in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

RingCentral

Venture Round in 2006
RingCentral is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (UCaaS), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and team collaboration tools. Headquartered in Belmont, California, the company serves over 350,000 organizations globally, enabling them to enhance communication and collaboration among remote and in-office teams. Its core products include RingCentral Office, which combines VoIP phone service with features such as unlimited calling and fax functionality, and RingCentral Professional, which provides virtual extensions for existing phone lines. Additionally, RingCentral offers a cloud-based contact center solution that allows businesses to connect seamlessly with their customers and a stand-alone video meetings platform. The company's solutions are designed to replace outdated on-premises systems with modern, flexible cloud-based alternatives, supporting a mobile workforce across various devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers. By streamlining communications and reducing reliance on traditional methods, RingCentral significantly enhances operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

Comviva Technologies

Series A in 2005
Comviva Technologies, formerly known as Bharti Telesoft, specializes in providing integrated value-added services (VAS) tailored for mobile operators in emerging markets. The company has successfully deployed its solutions for over 100 mobile operators across more than 80 countries, impacting one in three mobile users in regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Comviva's diverse portfolio includes offerings in mobile finance, content and infotainment, customer value management, messaging, and mobile data services. These solutions empower telecom companies to enhance customer experiences, streamline costs, and drive revenue growth through services like mobile music, mobile money, and targeted advertising campaigns. The company is backed by notable investors including the Bharti Group, Sequoia Capital, and Cisco.

Ruckus Wireless

Series B in 2005
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Stoke

Series B in 2005
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.

Beceem Communications

Series B in 2005
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Xceive

Series C in 2005
Xceive is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in July 2001. The company specializes in developing radio frequency-to-baseband silicon tuner integrated circuits aimed at the digital home, personal computers, and digital television sectors. Xceive focuses on producing broadband transceivers for both analog-only and hybrid analog/digital televisions, offering single-chip hybrid analog and digital television tuner products as well as silicon television tuners designed for flat panel televisions. With a target market valued at approximately $3 billion, Xceive aims to establish itself as a leading provider in the RF-to-baseband transceiver integrated circuit space for TVs and set-top boxes.

Big Bear Networks

Series D in 2005
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Santur

Series C in 2005
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Jasper Technologies

Series A in 2005
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.

T-Networks

Series C in 2005
Electronic Components, Modulators available from T-Networks Inc. based in Allentown, PA.

Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

Ruckus Wireless

Series A in 2004
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Ruckus Wireless

Seed Round in 2004
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Ikanos

Series E in 2004
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Beceem Communications

Series A in 2004
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Turin Networks

Series F in 2004
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.

Celion Networks

Series C in 2003
Celion Networks, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets enterprise optical networking products. The company markets an enterprise-class solution that enables transport of data over distance. It provides customer solutions for network design and dark fiber acquisition, hardware installation, network management, and long-term maintenance.

Big Bear Networks

Series C in 2003
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Spatial Wireless

Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems specializes in networking switching products for the communications market, focusing on solutions that facilitate voice and data transmission. The company offers a next-generation switch with trunk and line functionality, which supports the migration from circuit to packet technologies. Its core applications include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband. By implementing these solutions, Santera Systems helps businesses achieve substantial efficiencies, reducing both capital and operating costs by 50 to 70 percent.

Brecis Communications

Series C in 2003
Brecis Communications is a communications company that specializes in advanced broadband multi-service network processor architectures. The company provides multiservice processors designed to assist enterprises and small businesses in implementing managed security and enhanced broadband services. Brecis develops embedded solutions for a range of applications, including security appliances, broadband routers, multiservice access devices, integrated access devices, and VoIP gateways. Their offerings include both silicon and software platforms that encompass voice processing, security, and packet processing capabilities, enabling efficient and secure communication solutions for various industries.

Turin Networks

Series E in 2003
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.

Spatial Wireless

Venture Round in 2002
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.
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