Bessemer Venture Partners

Founded in 1911, Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California. With over $4 billion under management, the firm invests globally across various sectors including artificial intelligence & machine learning, biotech, cloud, consumer, cybersecurity, deep tech, developer, fintech, healthcare, marketplaces, and vertical software. Known for its long-standing support of entrepreneurs, Bessemer has backed companies such as Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, Yelp, and Linkedin.

Eric Arnold

Vice President

Kent Bennett

Partner

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

CFO and Partner

Hansae Catlett

Investor

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Sakib Dadi

Vice President

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Michael Droesch

Vice President

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Adam R. Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

General Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

CFO

Sofia Guerra

Vice President

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Hannah Kim

Vice President

Steve Kraus

Partner

Lindsey Li

Investor

Grace Ma

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Elliott Robinson

Partner

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Aia Sarycheva

Investor

Yael Schiff

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Rob Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

Vice President

Mayo Stuntz Jr.

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Investor

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in Broadband

Benestra

Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing B2B services. The company offers a wide range of telecommunication infrastructure services, including voice, data, internet, and hosting solutions. Benestra is committed to delivering high-quality services backed by contractual guarantees, ensuring reliability and performance for its clients.

Altair Semiconductor

Series E in 2013
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company produces integrated Cat-M1 and NB1 IoT chipsets, as well as CAT-1 and CAT-4 chipsets for various cellular IoT and broadband applications. Altair's products are utilized in sectors such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. The company collaborates with global OEMs and ODMs to deliver modules designed for both industrial and consumer IoT applications. Known for its cutting-edge technology, Altair Semiconductor has established itself as a leader in the ultra-low power mobile chipset market, enabling advancements in mobile communication and connectivity solutions. As of early 2016, Altair operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Altair Semiconductor

Series D in 2011
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company produces integrated Cat-M1 and NB1 IoT chipsets, as well as CAT-1 and CAT-4 chipsets for various cellular IoT and broadband applications. Altair's products are utilized in sectors such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. The company collaborates with global OEMs and ODMs to deliver modules designed for both industrial and consumer IoT applications. Known for its cutting-edge technology, Altair Semiconductor has established itself as a leader in the ultra-low power mobile chipset market, enabling advancements in mobile communication and connectivity solutions. As of early 2016, Altair operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Enforta

Series C in 2008
Enforta Limited is a telecommunications company based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in B2B fixed wireless Internet access solutions. Founded in 2003, Enforta provides a range of services that include high-speed Internet access, corporate networking for data communication and telephony, as well as virtual private networks to connect various business locations securely. The company also offers solutions for integrating office communication systems without the need for physical equipment, enabling remote video surveillance, and providing Internet monitoring tools for businesses. With a client base exceeding 7,000 across 18 cities in Russia, Enforta utilizes various technologies, including WiMAX, to deliver comprehensive service packages that encompass both voice and data services. The company's focus is on enhancing communication capabilities for enterprises by offering tailored telecom and IT solutions.

Altair Semiconductor

Series B in 2007
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company produces integrated Cat-M1 and NB1 IoT chipsets, as well as CAT-1 and CAT-4 chipsets for various cellular IoT and broadband applications. Altair's products are utilized in sectors such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. The company collaborates with global OEMs and ODMs to deliver modules designed for both industrial and consumer IoT applications. Known for its cutting-edge technology, Altair Semiconductor has established itself as a leader in the ultra-low power mobile chipset market, enabling advancements in mobile communication and connectivity solutions. As of early 2016, Altair operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series B in 2003
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of innovative fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. By leveraging its proprietary SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture, Sandbridge offers cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, providing significant competitive advantages in the global cellular marketplace. The company focuses on delivering advanced solutions tailored for the wireless handset industry.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Hatteras Networks

Series C in 2002
Hatteras Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing equipment for carriers and service providers to facilitate high-bandwidth business services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company focuses on delivering broadband Ethernet solutions over existing copper infrastructure. This enables service providers to offer metro Ethernet services and supports high-bandwidth mobile wireless and DSLAM backhaul transport. Hatteras Networks aims to enhance connectivity options for business locations, thereby improving access to advanced network services.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series A in 2002
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of innovative fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. By leveraging its proprietary SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture, Sandbridge offers cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, providing significant competitive advantages in the global cellular marketplace. The company focuses on delivering advanced solutions tailored for the wireless handset industry.

Pelago Networks

Series B in 2002
Pelago Networks is a provider of enhanced voice, data, and video services to their business customers via wireless or wireline broadband access networks.

Catena Networks

Series D in 2002
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Flarion Technologies

Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.

Coriolis Networks

Series C in 2001
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points. Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.

AP Engines

Series B in 2001
AP Engines provides the industry's only complete OSS integration platform for telephony and broadband service providers. Its workflow-based product suite, AP InterLink, enables service providers to turn technology into revenue by bridging the gap between new services and current infrastructure. AP InterLink solves the complex problems of connecting multiple OSS. It facilitates open access standards, enables service creation, and provides network usage management to appropriately track and bill for services.

Ishoni Networks

Series C in 2001
Ishoni Networks develops broadband engines for residential and business customers.

Oresis Communications

Venture Round in 2001
Oresis Communications designs and develops switching systems for carrying voice and data signals on the same telecommunications network. It offers ISIS-700 OmniService Switch, which enables carriers and service providers to migrate circuit and packet switched networks to a single backbone; and ISIS-700 Integrated OmniService Switch, which is a multiservice switch equipment that switches multiple voice, data, Internet, and video services in a single system. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Catena Networks

Series C in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Pelago Networks

Series A in 2000
Pelago Networks is a provider of enhanced voice, data, and video services to their business customers via wireless or wireline broadband access networks.

Ellacoya Networks

Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Altrio Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Altrio Communications is a provider of bundled home communications services. Altrio Communications, Inc. provides Internet, telephone, and audio and video entertainment services to residential and small-business customers in the Los Angeles market.

Coriolis Networks

Series B in 2000
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points. Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.

Flarion Technologies

Series A in 2000
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.

Ellacoya Networks

Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Telica

Series B in 2000
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in intelligent broadband switching systems designed for service providers. The company focuses on delivering dependable data and voice services over public networks by aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions. Telica's technology operates independently of narrowband or broadband access, utilizing a unified broadband packet network. Additionally, the company offers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions and has expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networks, catering to both Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).

Envoy Networks

Series A in 2000
Envoy Networks, Inc. designs and develops various networking products. The Company offers broadband wireless infrastructure technology.

Ishoni Networks

Series B in 2000
Ishoni Networks develops broadband engines for residential and business customers.

FootageNow

Venture Round in 2000
FootageNow is a broadband media company combining Broadband-ready content together with superior technology and connectivity. Incubated within Internet powerhouse iXL Enterprises, FootageNow facilitates Broadband Media management and commerce for business.

AP Engines

Series A in 2000
AP Engines provides the industry's only complete OSS integration platform for telephony and broadband service providers. Its workflow-based product suite, AP InterLink, enables service providers to turn technology into revenue by bridging the gap between new services and current infrastructure. AP InterLink solves the complex problems of connecting multiple OSS. It facilitates open access standards, enables service creation, and provides network usage management to appropriately track and bill for services.

Terawave Communications

Series B in 2000
Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in optical components for communications equipment. The company offers multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products that facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave operates additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its customer base includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Catena Networks

Series B in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Ishoni Networks

Series A in 1999
Ishoni Networks develops broadband engines for residential and business customers.

Coriolis Networks

Series A in 1999
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points. Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.

Aptis Communications

Series A in 1998
Aptis Communications provides carrier-class remote access equipment and virtual private network (VPN) solutions to network service providers. The company was founded in January 1997 and is based in Chelmsford
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