Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners, established in 1911, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a global presence. The firm invests in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including software, TMT, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products. With a portfolio boasting successful companies like Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and Yelp, Bessemer Venture Partners has a proven track record in helping entrepreneurs build enduring companies. The firm manages multiple funds, totaling over $4 billion in assets, and provides support to founders from seed stage through to growth, fostering long-term relationships with its portfolio companies.

Anurag Begwani

Vice President

Kent Bennett

Partner

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

CFO and Partner

Hansae Catlett

Vice President

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

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

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Brian Feinstein

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

CFO

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Vice President and Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Hannah Kim

Vice President

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

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 and Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Aia Sarycheva

Vice President

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

David Selverian

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in TMT

Swanston Labs

Seed Round in 2025
Swanston Labs builds data-driven solutions aimed at disrupting the convergence of media, entertainment, technology, and commerce. The company focuses on leveraging innovative technologies to address the $7 trillion global leisure spending market. Swanston Labs operates under the Swanston Organization, which also includes Swanston Family Ventures and Swanston Philanthropy, collectively advancing the mission of innovation and inclusion.

Turneo

Seed Round in 2024
Turneo is a traveltech company that provides an experience booking platform for hotels and resorts. It allows guests to browse and book all of their holiday activities, directly via hotel or resort website. At the same time, staff are able to see and manage experience bookings seamlessly, with Turneo's intuitive Agent Tool, while hotel managers are equipped with the tools they need to understand, build, and grow their experience offer. With no complex integration and zero setup fee, hotels can start growing their experience offer in less than a week.

Affirmed Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.

PagerDuty

Series D in 2018
PagerDuty, Inc. is a digital operations management platform that specializes in real-time operations, enabling businesses to effectively manage urgent and mission-critical tasks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that integrates digital signals from various software-enabled systems with human response data. This allows organizations to take appropriate actions in real-time, enhancing their ability to respond to incidents and disruptions. PagerDuty's platform includes features such as event intelligence, incident response, on-call management, and advanced analytics, which cater to a diverse array of industries including technology, telecommunications, retail, and financial services. With over 10,000 global customers, including notable brands like Comcast and Slack, PagerDuty empowers businesses to maintain operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction by proactively managing incidents that could impact their service delivery.

PagerDuty

Series C in 2017
PagerDuty, Inc. is a digital operations management platform that specializes in real-time operations, enabling businesses to effectively manage urgent and mission-critical tasks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that integrates digital signals from various software-enabled systems with human response data. This allows organizations to take appropriate actions in real-time, enhancing their ability to respond to incidents and disruptions. PagerDuty's platform includes features such as event intelligence, incident response, on-call management, and advanced analytics, which cater to a diverse array of industries including technology, telecommunications, retail, and financial services. With over 10,000 global customers, including notable brands like Comcast and Slack, PagerDuty empowers businesses to maintain operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction by proactively managing incidents that could impact their service delivery.

NewVoiceMedia

Series F in 2016
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

PagerDuty

Series B in 2014
PagerDuty, Inc. is a digital operations management platform that specializes in real-time operations, enabling businesses to effectively manage urgent and mission-critical tasks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that integrates digital signals from various software-enabled systems with human response data. This allows organizations to take appropriate actions in real-time, enhancing their ability to respond to incidents and disruptions. PagerDuty's platform includes features such as event intelligence, incident response, on-call management, and advanced analytics, which cater to a diverse array of industries including technology, telecommunications, retail, and financial services. With over 10,000 global customers, including notable brands like Comcast and Slack, PagerDuty empowers businesses to maintain operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction by proactively managing incidents that could impact their service delivery.

NewVoiceMedia

Series E in 2014
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

Benestra

Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing a wide range of services to businesses. Its offerings include voice, data, internet, and hosting services, all of which come with contractually guaranteed quality. By focusing on B2B solutions, Benestra aims to deliver reliable telecommunications infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its clients.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Twitch

Series C in 2013
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

NewVoiceMedia

Series C in 2013
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

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 focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Xtime

Venture Round in 2012
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.

Criteo

Series D in 2012
Criteo, headquartered in Paris, is a global leader in commerce marketing. It specializes in performance display and retargeting, enabling retailer advertisers to launch real-time, multichannel, and cross-device marketing campaigns. The company's machine-learning technology and data-driven approach deliver measurable returns on investment, allowing clients to dynamically adjust their marketing strategies. Additionally, Criteo offers solutions for ad inventory management and yield optimization. With over 2,800 employees worldwide, Criteo serves clients globally, demonstrating its ingenuity and spirit.

Twitch

Series B in 2012
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

Matrimony.com

Acquisition in 2011
Matrimony.com Pvt. Ltd is an India-based company specializing in online matchmaking and marriage-related services. It operates prominent platforms including BharatMatrimony.com, EliteMatrimony.com, and CommunityMatrimony.com, catering to South Asians globally, with a significant presence in countries such as the UK, US, Dubai, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The company has established a robust retail footprint in India with over 150 self-owned outlets. Matrimony.com is recognized for its innovative approach, having introduced several pioneering business models, including AssistedMatrimony.com and MatrimonyGifts.com. CommunityMatrimony.com stands out as the world's largest network of community-oriented portals. With a workforce of over 3,500 professionals, Matrimony.com emphasizes a culture of intrapreneurship and ethical practices. The company also engages in various corporate social responsibility initiatives, including BharatBloodBank.com and BharatEyeBank.com, further solidifying its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

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 focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Intucell

Series A in 2011
Intucell, founded in 2008 and based in HaMerkaz, Israel, specializes in self-optimizing network solutions for radio operators. The company develops advanced software that enhances mobile traffic management by providing real-time visibility of Radio Access Networks. Its technology utilizes operational support system data to automatically manage and synchronize network elements, allowing mobile carriers to effectively plan, configure, manage, optimize, and heal their cellular networks in response to real-time demands. This capability enables more efficient utilization of radio access networks, ultimately improving overall network performance.

Criteo

Series C in 2010
Criteo, headquartered in Paris, is a global leader in commerce marketing. It specializes in performance display and retargeting, enabling retailer advertisers to launch real-time, multichannel, and cross-device marketing campaigns. The company's machine-learning technology and data-driven approach deliver measurable returns on investment, allowing clients to dynamically adjust their marketing strategies. Additionally, Criteo offers solutions for ad inventory management and yield optimization. With over 2,800 employees worldwide, Criteo serves clients globally, demonstrating its ingenuity and spirit.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series D in 2010
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series C in 2008
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

Axis Network Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Axis is a vendor of platform based, software reconfigurable digital radios, subsystems and IP to OEMs for deployment in WiMAX and LTE networks worldwide. Its 2x2, 4x4 and 8x8 Remote Radio Heads, and the innovative multimode software that drives them, enable WiMAX services to be delivered in the USA, Asia and Europe, with s efficiency performance that helps network operators to minimize CAPEX and OPEX. Important assets for Axis include digital and RF design, and an ecosystem, which includes an established logistics chain and key partnerships with semiconductor vendors.

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 focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

ColorChip

Series C in 2007
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series B in 2006
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, focusing on the development of silicon receiver chips tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronics. The company's product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips compatible with various broadcasting standards such as CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, T-DMB, DAB, and DAB+. Siano also produces accessories like Meron, which enables live TV streaming through WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company caters to diverse markets, including North America, Latin America, and China, providing integrated solutions for devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players. In addition to hardware, Siano offers a software suite that includes DTV player applications and technical support services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China.

ColorChip

Series B in 2006
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Engim

Series B in 2003
Analysts forecast that the Wireless LAN market will grow from 8 million users in 2002 to 80 million users by 2007. This explosive rate of WLAN adoption is driving the need for high capacity WLAN infrastructure within the enterprise. Additionally, as enterprise deployments continue to grow, IT Managers need WLAN infrastructure products that offer enhanced functional capabilities to reduce deployment complexity, increase network robustness and reduce operational costs. Today’s WLAN silicon is optimized for client applications and not for high capacity WLAN infrastructure applications. By allowing simultaneous communications on all WLAN channels, Engim’s Multi-Channel WLAN Switching Engine chipset enables a new generation of very high performance, cost-effective access points. These chipsets apply Wideband Spectral Processing to standards-based WLAN infrastructure products for the first time, thereby dramatically increasing bandwidth and data throughput and making a whole new range of features and functionality available to users at low cost.

WaterCove Networks

Series C in 2003
Watercove Networks is a provider of data networking infrastructure designed specifically for wireless service providers aiming to deploy next-generation mobile data services efficiently and profitably. Established in 2000, the company offers the Mobile Data Service System, which enables operators to accelerate the rollout of high-speed data services in 2.5G and 3G environments. This system addresses the challenges associated with legacy routing-centric networks, facilitating a smooth transition to modern technologies without the need for expensive upgrades. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in the telecommunications and data networking sectors, supported by a board of directors comprising industry veterans. Watercove Networks has secured significant financing from reputable investors, allowing it to enhance its innovative solutions and drive growth in the emerging mobile data market.

Taqua Systems

Series B in 2003
Taqua Systems, established in 1998, specializes in providing converged switching, gateway, and media processing solutions for wireline, cable, and wireless carriers. Its product portfolio includes the Virtual Mobile Core, enabling rapid deployment of mobile voice and messaging services, and the T7000 Intelligent Switching System, an end-office soft-switch and IP multimedia processing engine. Taqua also offers professional services such as project management, installation, and training, along with business services like hosted PBX and call center solutions. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BroadSoft and Cisco, and operates globally with headquarters in Richardson, Texas, and R&D facilities in the US and Canada.

Wavesmith Networks

Series C in 2002
Wavesmith Networks specializes in developing hardware designed to enhance the network capacity of telecommunications carriers without requiring significant disruptions or overhauls. The company focuses on multiservice edge switches, providing solutions that allow regional and national carriers to expand their existing Layer 2 infrastructures. Their technology facilitates the integration of various services onto ATM or MPLS-oriented core networks, enabling carriers to adapt and evolve their network capabilities as demand changes. With a commitment to improving network efficiency, Wavesmith Networks supports telecommunications providers in optimizing their operations and service offerings.

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.

Taqua Systems

Series B in 2001
Taqua Systems, established in 1998, specializes in providing converged switching, gateway, and media processing solutions for wireline, cable, and wireless carriers. Its product portfolio includes the Virtual Mobile Core, enabling rapid deployment of mobile voice and messaging services, and the T7000 Intelligent Switching System, an end-office soft-switch and IP multimedia processing engine. Taqua also offers professional services such as project management, installation, and training, along with business services like hosted PBX and call center solutions. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BroadSoft and Cisco, and operates globally with headquarters in Richardson, Texas, and R&D facilities in the US and Canada.

Octave Communications

Series D in 2001
Octave Communications, Inc. specializes in developing advanced audio and multimedia conferencing systems for service bureaus, carriers, and enterprises. The company aims to set a new standard in the telecommunications industry by offering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective group communication solutions tailored for both domestic and international clients. Octave's offerings encompass a wide range of services, including voice conferencing, wireless communication, presence management, speech recognition, and voice over IP (VoIP), ensuring compatibility with both existing and future applications across circuit-switched and IP networks.

Flarion Technologies

Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software, which together create a comprehensive end-to-end network for mobile operators. Flarion's technology enables wireless carriers to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. In addition to its hardware, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, allowing for the integration of high-speed capabilities into various devices such as notebook PCs, handhelds, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile 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.

Wavesmith Networks

Series B in 2001
Wavesmith Networks specializes in developing hardware designed to enhance the network capacity of telecommunications carriers without requiring significant disruptions or overhauls. The company focuses on multiservice edge switches, providing solutions that allow regional and national carriers to expand their existing Layer 2 infrastructures. Their technology facilitates the integration of various services onto ATM or MPLS-oriented core networks, enabling carriers to adapt and evolve their network capabilities as demand changes. With a commitment to improving network efficiency, Wavesmith Networks supports telecommunications providers in optimizing their operations and service offerings.

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.

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.

WaterCove Networks

Series A in 2000
Watercove Networks is a provider of data networking infrastructure designed specifically for wireless service providers aiming to deploy next-generation mobile data services efficiently and profitably. Established in 2000, the company offers the Mobile Data Service System, which enables operators to accelerate the rollout of high-speed data services in 2.5G and 3G environments. This system addresses the challenges associated with legacy routing-centric networks, facilitating a smooth transition to modern technologies without the need for expensive upgrades. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in the telecommunications and data networking sectors, supported by a board of directors comprising industry veterans. Watercove Networks has secured significant financing from reputable investors, allowing it to enhance its innovative solutions and drive growth in the emerging mobile data 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.

Wavesmith Networks

Series A in 2000
Wavesmith Networks specializes in developing hardware designed to enhance the network capacity of telecommunications carriers without requiring significant disruptions or overhauls. The company focuses on multiservice edge switches, providing solutions that allow regional and national carriers to expand their existing Layer 2 infrastructures. Their technology facilitates the integration of various services onto ATM or MPLS-oriented core networks, enabling carriers to adapt and evolve their network capabilities as demand changes. With a commitment to improving network efficiency, Wavesmith Networks supports telecommunications providers in optimizing their operations and service offerings.

Octave Communications

Series C in 2000
Octave Communications, Inc. specializes in developing advanced audio and multimedia conferencing systems for service bureaus, carriers, and enterprises. The company aims to set a new standard in the telecommunications industry by offering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective group communication solutions tailored for both domestic and international clients. Octave's offerings encompass a wide range of services, including voice conferencing, wireless communication, presence management, speech recognition, and voice over IP (VoIP), ensuring compatibility with both existing and future applications across circuit-switched and IP networks.

Flarion Technologies

Series A in 2000
Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software, which together create a comprehensive end-to-end network for mobile operators. Flarion's technology enables wireless carriers to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. In addition to its hardware, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, allowing for the integration of high-speed capabilities into various devices such as notebook PCs, handhelds, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile handsets.

Telica

Series B in 2000
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in VoIP and broadband switching systems. It offers intelligent solutions that enable service providers to deliver reliable data and voice services over public networks. By aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions, Telica's systems support both narrowband and broadband access through a unified broadband packet network. The company is particularly focused on serving incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), leveraging its expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networking to enhance service delivery.

Perfect Commerce

Series B in 2000
Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.

Terawave Communications

Series B in 2000
Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products. These offerings facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers across the globe, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave also maintains additional offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, enhancing its operational reach. The company is a subsidiary of Occam Networks Inc.

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.

NewPort Communications

Series B in 2000
NewPort Communications is a supplier of mixed-signal integrated circuits for the high-speed communications market. The Company's business objective is to develop highly integrated single-chip solutions that enable economic scaling of the existing bandwidth capacity of today's fiber-based networks.

Sonus Networks

Venture Round in 1999
Sonus Networks, now known as Ribbon Communications, specializes in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based communication solutions and Session Border Controller (SBC) technology. The company provides these services to enterprises and service providers worldwide, facilitating Unified Communications in the Cloud. Additionally, Ribbon Communications offers mobile network operations and integrates solutions with Microsoft, enhancing connectivity and communication capabilities for its clients. By focusing on these areas, the company aims to streamline and secure communication processes across various platforms and networks.

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.

Octave Communications

Series B in 1999
Octave Communications, Inc. specializes in developing advanced audio and multimedia conferencing systems for service bureaus, carriers, and enterprises. The company aims to set a new standard in the telecommunications industry by offering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective group communication solutions tailored for both domestic and international clients. Octave's offerings encompass a wide range of services, including voice conferencing, wireless communication, presence management, speech recognition, and voice over IP (VoIP), ensuring compatibility with both existing and future applications across circuit-switched and IP networks.

NewPort Communications

Series A in 1999
NewPort Communications is a supplier of mixed-signal integrated circuits for the high-speed communications market. The Company's business objective is to develop highly integrated single-chip solutions that enable economic scaling of the existing bandwidth capacity of today's fiber-based networks.

VeriSign

Series B in 1996
VeriSign is the sole authorized registry for several prominent generic top-level domains, including .com and .net. The company plays a crucial role in the internet's infrastructure by managing the domain name system and operating two of the world's 13 root servers, which are essential for routing internet traffic. VeriSign oversees the DNS infrastructure for approximately 121 million domain names and handles more than 77 billion internet queries daily. By offering infrastructure assurance services such as Managed DNS and DDoS Protection, VeriSign helps ensure that online businesses remain accessible and secure. The company has refocused its efforts on its core registry business following the sale of its Security Services division in 2018.

Ciena

Series C in 1995
Ciena is a network and technology company that specializes in providing network hardware, software, and services essential for the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic across communications networks. With a focus on innovation, Ciena combines the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility of Ethernet, supported by a comprehensive software suite that enhances network automation. The company caters to various sectors, including communication service providers, web-scale operators, cable operators, government entities, and large enterprises globally. Ciena operates through several segments, including Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

VeriSign

Series A in 1995
VeriSign is the sole authorized registry for several prominent generic top-level domains, including .com and .net. The company plays a crucial role in the internet's infrastructure by managing the domain name system and operating two of the world's 13 root servers, which are essential for routing internet traffic. VeriSign oversees the DNS infrastructure for approximately 121 million domain names and handles more than 77 billion internet queries daily. By offering infrastructure assurance services such as Managed DNS and DDoS Protection, VeriSign helps ensure that online businesses remain accessible and secure. The company has refocused its efforts on its core registry business following the sale of its Security Services division in 2018.

Ciena

Series B in 1994
Ciena is a network and technology company that specializes in providing network hardware, software, and services essential for the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic across communications networks. With a focus on innovation, Ciena combines the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility of Ethernet, supported by a comprehensive software suite that enhances network automation. The company caters to various sectors, including communication service providers, web-scale operators, cable operators, government entities, and large enterprises globally. Ciena operates through several segments, including Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.
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