Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, and a prominent global investor in seed, early and growth-stage startups. The firm backs companies across sectors including information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy, internet, mobile and enterprise software, often aiming to be a first investor and partner in fast-growing, proven teams. It pursues opportunities domestically in the United States and internationally in markets such as India, China and Israel, funding rounds spanning seed to growth with flexible investment sizes. Sequoia supports ambitious founders to push boundaries and build enduring companies.

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Past deals in Telecommunications

Summer Health

Series A in 2024
Summer Health facilitates convenient access to high-quality healthcare professionals via text messaging. It provides expert advice and reliable answers to users' health concerns.

Meter

Venture Round in 2024
Meter specializes in providing internet infrastructure solutions for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded with the mission to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and secure. Meter's full-stack approach combines purpose-built hardware, intuitive software, and streamlined operations, enabling companies to seamlessly run on reliable and modern networks.

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.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.

Summer Health

Seed Round in 2022
Summer Health facilitates convenient access to high-quality healthcare professionals via text messaging. It provides expert advice and reliable answers to users' health concerns.

Meter

Series B in 2022
Meter specializes in providing internet infrastructure solutions for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded with the mission to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and secure. Meter's full-stack approach combines purpose-built hardware, intuitive software, and streamlined operations, enabling companies to seamlessly run on reliable and modern networks.

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 established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.

Versa Networks

Series D in 2021
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) and cybersecurity solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa focuses on providing integrated cloud, networking, and security services for enterprise and service provider customers. The company’s offerings include advanced secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that combine networking, security, and analytics, delivered through cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models. Versa's platform is designed for scalability, featuring genuine multitenancy and sophisticated management tools that help organizations optimize their wide area networks (WAN) and reduce infrastructure costs. With thousands of customers worldwide, Versa Networks is committed to simplifying and securing modern networks across a diverse range of environments.

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.

Versa Networks

Series C in 2016
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) and cybersecurity solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa focuses on providing integrated cloud, networking, and security services for enterprise and service provider customers. The company’s offerings include advanced secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that combine networking, security, and analytics, delivered through cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models. Versa's platform is designed for scalability, featuring genuine multitenancy and sophisticated management tools that help organizations optimize their wide area networks (WAN) and reduce infrastructure costs. With thousands of customers worldwide, Versa Networks is committed to simplifying and securing modern networks across a diverse range of environments.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Viptela

Series C in 2016
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

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 next-generation wireless access solutions that enhance network capacity and quality of service for mobile networks. The company offers innovative products, including high-definition active antenna systems that integrate advanced hardware and intelligent software to optimize existing infrastructure, thereby improving the user experience. One of its notable offerings is BeamMaster, a platform focused on real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Founded in 2006, Blue Danube Systems is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office located in Warren, New Jersey. The company engages in strategic collaborations to further its mission of advancing telecommunications technology.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Versa Networks

Series B in 2014
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) and cybersecurity solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa focuses on providing integrated cloud, networking, and security services for enterprise and service provider customers. The company’s offerings include advanced secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that combine networking, security, and analytics, delivered through cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models. Versa's platform is designed for scalability, featuring genuine multitenancy and sophisticated management tools that help organizations optimize their wide area networks (WAN) and reduce infrastructure costs. With thousands of customers worldwide, Versa Networks is committed to simplifying and securing modern networks across a diverse range of environments.

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 designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Viptela

Venture Round in 2014
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Viptela

Series B in 2013
Viptela provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Blue Danube Systems

Venture Round in 2013
Blue Danube Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing next-generation wireless access solutions that enhance network capacity and quality of service for mobile networks. The company offers innovative products, including high-definition active antenna systems that integrate advanced hardware and intelligent software to optimize existing infrastructure, thereby improving the user experience. One of its notable offerings is BeamMaster, a platform focused on real-time user traffic detection and hotspot pattern recognition. Founded in 2006, Blue Danube Systems is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office located in Warren, New Jersey. The company engages in strategic collaborations to further its mission of advancing telecommunications technology.

WhatsApp

Series B in 2013
WhatsApp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app that enables users to exchange messages without paying for SMS. The service supports group chats and the sending of unlimited images, videos, and audio messages, using subscribers’ existing internet data plans. Available on major mobile platforms, WhatsApp focuses on simple, reliable communication for personal and small-group conversations worldwide.

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless, Inc. is a wireless infrastructure company based in Cupertino, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system designed to enhance connectivity for enterprises of all sizes. This innovative system centralizes key management, control, and data-plane functions within a virtualized entity that can be deployed as either a private or public cloud. Luminate Wireless enables businesses to expand capacity in a manner similar to Wi-Fi by using 4G LTE access points alongside existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. The company’s infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform offers consistent LTE coverage and simplifies mobile network access, providing flexible networking solutions that leverage Web-scale computing and cloud capabilities.

Versa Networks

Series A in 2012
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) and cybersecurity solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa focuses on providing integrated cloud, networking, and security services for enterprise and service provider customers. The company’s offerings include advanced secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that combine networking, security, and analytics, delivered through cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models. Versa's platform is designed for scalability, featuring genuine multitenancy and sophisticated management tools that help organizations optimize their wide area networks (WAN) and reduce infrastructure costs. With thousands of customers worldwide, Versa Networks is committed to simplifying and securing modern networks across a diverse range of environments.

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 provides software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology for global enterprises. Its secure extensible network solution includes a cloud-based SDN-WAN controller, network management system, and routers. Viptela Fabric supports multiple use-cases such as SD-WAN and cloud networking. The company serves Fortune-500 enterprises across industries like retail, energy, healthcare, and technology.

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, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 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.

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 cross-platform mobile messaging app that enables users to exchange messages without paying for SMS. The service supports group chats and the sending of unlimited images, videos, and audio messages, using subscribers’ existing internet data plans. Available on major mobile platforms, WhatsApp focuses on simple, reliable communication for personal and small-group conversations worldwide.

Huoli

Series A in 2011
HuoLi focuses on the development and operation of client software for mobile phones. It also focuses on providing solutions for mobile internet users’ communication and other kinds of practical demands. The products are related to wireless internet fields such as business information, mobile, LBS, and mobile payment include Flight Manager, Hotel Manager, MaoPao, Pat, and Link the Screen.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

RingCentral

Series C in 2010
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.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Sipera Systems

Series D in 2010
Sipera Systems is a leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

Hantele

Series B in 2010
Guangzhou Hantele Communication Co., Ltd specializes in integrated mobile communication network solutions, focusing on the development and provision of technology services and related products. Established in 2006 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of services including network planning optimization, maintenance solutions, and intelligent network optimization platforms. Additionally, Hantele provides data analysis systems, signaling optimization software, and daily network index optimization. With a commitment to advancing communication technology, the firm employs a team of technical professionals, a significant portion of whom have experience with major manufacturers in the industry. Hantele has also achieved certification as a high-tech enterprise in Guangdong Province, emphasizing its dedication to innovation and quality in the telecommunications sector.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

Rayspan

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

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Cdream Network

Series A in 2008
Cdream Network is an internet value-added service platform dedicated to the development and operation of CERNET internet services. The company has independently researched and expanded four key business lines: the Shutter desktop terminal for campus new media, the Monternet Alliance which is the largest campus network advertisement alliance, the Dream Team for campus activities management, and Cdream Outdoor Media, an outdoor media platform for campuses. Additionally, Cdream Network creates integrated marketing platforms that facilitate communication, academics, employment, entertainment, and community services, helping enterprises effectively enter the campus market. Through these initiatives, the company leverages its expertise in internet resources to provide valuable services tailored to the educational environment.

Maxscend Technologies

Series B in 2008
Founded by Silicon Valley returnees in Shanghai in 2006, Maxscend Technologies specializes in the research, development, and sales of digital television receiver chips for mobile devices. The company offers one-stop solutions to clients, enabling them to cater to both domestic and international markets.

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.

Rayspan

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

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.

Silent Communication

Venture Round in 2007
Silent Communication, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in mobile value-added services, focusing on call management, messaging, and visual voicemail solutions for mobile devices. The company has developed a Device and Network Agnostic (DANA) deployment technology that enhances the delivery of visual voicemail services. This innovative technology allows mobile operators to improve their messaging platforms, significantly reducing the number of missed incoming calls while simultaneously increasing revenue potential for the operators. Silent Communication aims to redefine communication services in the mobile industry by providing efficient and user-friendly solutions.

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.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Sipera Systems

Series C in 2007
Sipera Systems is a leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

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, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

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.

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 that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

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 that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

Maxscend Technologies

Series A in 2006
Founded by Silicon Valley returnees in Shanghai in 2006, Maxscend Technologies specializes in the research, development, and sales of digital television receiver chips for mobile devices. The company offers one-stop solutions to clients, enabling them to cater to both domestic and international markets.

Quantenna Communications

Series A in 2006
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

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 leading provider of communications security solutions, specializing in the protection of Unified Communications (UC) systems. The company offers innovative products designed to secure various applications, including voice-over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools. Sipera's "Borderless UC" approach allows secure communications across any device and location, facilitating the seamless adoption of advanced communication technologies. Supported by research from the Sipera VIPER Lab, the company's solutions address critical security needs such as remote workforce deployment, distributed call centers, and protection against toll fraud, while ensuring business continuity and compliance. By delivering application-layer security for real-time communications, Sipera enables organizations to operate in converged IP networks with reduced risk and enhanced returns on investment.

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 that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

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.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series D in 2005
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

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 is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Navini Networks

Series E in 2005
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

Qwikker

Series C in 2005
Qwikker is a provider of location-based mobile content distribution, and mobile and proximity marketing solutions. The company offers Enterprise solution that enables customers to build large scale networks and implement campaigns; and Build Your Own Network solution that allows customers to build Bluetooth network.

Beceem Communications

Series B in 2005
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

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, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.

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.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series C in 2004
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

HPE Aruba Networking

Debt Financing in 2004
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

Navini Networks

Series D in 2004
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

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.

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.

Qwikker

Series B in 2004
Qwikker is a provider of location-based mobile content distribution, and mobile and proximity marketing solutions. The company offers Enterprise solution that enables customers to build large scale networks and implement campaigns; and Build Your Own Network solution that allows customers to build Bluetooth network.

Ikanos

Series E in 2004
Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.

Beceem Communications

Series A in 2004
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.

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.

Zeevo

Series E in 2003
Zeevo, Inc. specializes in the development of system-on-chip solutions tailored for Bluetooth and other wireless communication applications. The company focuses on creating semiconductor and software products designed to enhance the performance of stereo wireless headsets. By integrating advanced technology into its offerings, Zeevo aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable wireless communication devices.

HPE Aruba Networking

Series B in 2003
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.

Spatial Wireless

Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in manufacturing software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company focuses on the development and deployment of distributed mobile switching solutions, including its flagship product, Spatial Atrium. This distributed architecture switch functions as a mobile switching center, gateway MSC, and offers network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of mobile network infrastructure through its innovative software solutions.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems is a provider of advanced networking switching products tailored for the communications market. The company specializes in carrier-class, next-generation switches that facilitate both trunk and line functionality, enabling seamless migration from circuit to packet-based systems. Its core offerings include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband solutions. Through its innovative technology, Santera Systems delivers substantial capital and operating cost efficiencies ranging from 50 to 70 percent, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking to optimize their voice and data transmission capabilities.

Navini Networks

Series C in 2003
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.

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 manufacturing software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company focuses on the development and deployment of distributed mobile switching solutions, including its flagship product, Spatial Atrium. This distributed architecture switch functions as a mobile switching center, gateway MSC, and offers network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of mobile network infrastructure through its innovative software solutions.
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