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 Telecommunications

Drivenets

Series C in 2022
DriveNets Ltd. is a software company based in Ra’anana, Israel, with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative solutions for communications service provider networks. Founded in 2015, DriveNets has created the Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that offers a comprehensive routing stack, data-path control, and central management capabilities. This cloud-native solution enables operators to disaggregate their network infrastructure from core to edge, similar to the practices of hyperscalers in the cloud industry. By utilizing standard networking white boxes, DriveNets allows communications service providers to enhance profitability and reduce complexity, while facilitating automated operations and fostering innovation through on-demand infrastructure.

WiredScore

Series B in 2022
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Rupa Health

Series A in 2022
Rupa Health, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform that streamlines lab testing for healthcare providers. It facilitates ordering tests from various labs, tracks results, and delivers reports directly to patients' homes. The platform integrates with electronic health records, supports both in-person and telehealth patients, and offers custom lab bundles, flexible payment options, and robust support for practitioners and patients.

Drivenets

Series B in 2021
DriveNets Ltd. is a software company based in Ra’anana, Israel, with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative solutions for communications service provider networks. Founded in 2015, DriveNets has created the Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that offers a comprehensive routing stack, data-path control, and central management capabilities. This cloud-native solution enables operators to disaggregate their network infrastructure from core to edge, similar to the practices of hyperscalers in the cloud industry. By utilizing standard networking white boxes, DriveNets allows communications service providers to enhance profitability and reduce complexity, while facilitating automated operations and fostering innovation through on-demand infrastructure.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Venture Round in 2021
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

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.

Drivenets

Series A in 2019
DriveNets Ltd. is a software company based in Ra’anana, Israel, with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative solutions for communications service provider networks. Founded in 2015, DriveNets has created the Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that offers a comprehensive routing stack, data-path control, and central management capabilities. This cloud-native solution enables operators to disaggregate their network infrastructure from core to edge, similar to the practices of hyperscalers in the cloud industry. By utilizing standard networking white boxes, DriveNets allows communications service providers to enhance profitability and reduce complexity, while facilitating automated operations and fostering innovation through on-demand infrastructure.

Whisbi

Venture Round in 2018
Whisbi is a provider of a mobile-first conversational sales and marketing platform tailored for B2C enterprises. Their innovative solution enhances sales conversion and customer engagement by consolidating various communication channels—such as video calls, chat, and voice—into a user-friendly interface. By integrating seamlessly with existing systems, including call centers and physical stores, Whisbi enables businesses to create a cohesive omnichannel experience that boosts online conversion rates. Their platform is supported by a business intelligence engine that ensures the optimal communication channel is utilized for each customer interaction. Whisbi's expertise spans multiple industries, including telecommunications, automotive, travel, and banking, allowing them to offer valuable insights and a robust conversational platform for sales and marketing efforts.

WiredScore

Series A in 2018
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series F in 2018
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

WiredScore

Venture Round in 2017
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series E in 2017
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

Sedona Systems

Series B in 2016
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.

Docent Health

Series A in 2016
Docent Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops an enterprise consumer engagement platform aimed at enhancing patient care. The company focuses on helping health systems build and maintain lasting relationships with patients by integrating advanced consumer technology and hospitality-inspired service. Its platform combines digital and human interactions to provide personalized support through real-time text messaging, ensuring that patients receive empathetic and tailored experiences related to their clinical care. By leveraging best practices from various industries, Docent Health seeks to promote customer-centric care, ultimately increasing patient lifetime value and assisting healthcare organizations in expanding their market share.

Vasona Networks

Series C in 2016
Vasona Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on improving the performance of mobile networks for global operators. Founded in 2006, it develops a range of solutions designed to enhance subscriber experiences by effectively managing mobile data traffic. The company's flagship product, smartAir, is a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses traffic issues at the cell level, while smartVISION provides insights into network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona's RateControl technology allows for precise bandwidth allocation based on user needs. The company also offers network transformation services that enable third-party developers to access real-time data on network conditions, facilitating smarter investment decisions for operators. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series D in 2016
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

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.

Docent Health

Seed Round in 2016
Docent Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops an enterprise consumer engagement platform aimed at enhancing patient care. The company focuses on helping health systems build and maintain lasting relationships with patients by integrating advanced consumer technology and hospitality-inspired service. Its platform combines digital and human interactions to provide personalized support through real-time text messaging, ensuring that patients receive empathetic and tailored experiences related to their clinical care. By leveraging best practices from various industries, Docent Health seeks to promote customer-centric care, ultimately increasing patient lifetime value and assisting healthcare organizations in expanding their market share.

Twilio

Series E in 2015
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Qwilt

Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

Applied solar Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Applied Solar Technologies India P Limited, founded in 2008 and based in Noida, India, specializes in providing off-grid solar power solutions primarily to the telecom and banking sectors. The company addresses the energy needs of telecom towers and ATMs, which traditionally depend on diesel-based power generation. By offering renewable energy alternatives, Applied Solar Technologies aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance the sustainability of critical infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, the company contributes to the growing demand for clean energy solutions in India.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series C in 2014
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

Sedona Systems

Series A in 2014
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.

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.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series B in 2013
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

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.

Qwilt

Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions tailored for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. Established in 2010 and located in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform called Open Edge Cloud, which enhances streaming experiences through a managed system and open APIs for content delivery networks (CDNs) and publishers. Its Open Caching technology enables service providers to integrate their content delivery infrastructure into a global CDN, facilitating seamless video delivery without disrupting existing network operations. Qwilt's solutions also include video intelligence and quality of experience tools aimed at improving service for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. The company partners with leading content publishers and service providers worldwide to deliver high-performance media and applications at the edge of networks, thereby enhancing reliability and user experience. Qwilt is recognized as a leader in the Open Caching movement and is a founding member of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

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.

Twilio

Series D in 2013
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

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.

Vasona Networks

Series B in 2013
Vasona Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on improving the performance of mobile networks for global operators. Founded in 2006, it develops a range of solutions designed to enhance subscriber experiences by effectively managing mobile data traffic. The company's flagship product, smartAir, is a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses traffic issues at the cell level, while smartVISION provides insights into network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona's RateControl technology allows for precise bandwidth allocation based on user needs. The company also offers network transformation services that enable third-party developers to access real-time data on network conditions, facilitating smarter investment decisions for operators. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

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.

Odin

Venture Round in 2013
Odin provides the software that powers the cloud ecosystem, from small and local hosters to some of the world’s largest telecommunication companies. By partnering with Odin, service providers gain access to industry expertise, a catalog of the most in-demand cloud applications, and the most comprehensive selection of software including web server management, server virtualization, provisioning, and billing automation.

Fuze, an 8x8 company

Series A in 2012
Fuze Digital Solutions, LLC is a provider of a cloud-based unified communications platform that enhances productivity and collaboration within enterprises. The platform, known as Fuze Suite, offers various features including business voice communications, video conferencing, and a suite of tools for customer care and engagement. These tools encompass a community knowledge base, case management, chat, feedback management, and online reporting, all designed to foster customer loyalty through effective communication. Founded in 2002 and originally known as ThinkingPhones, Fuze serves a diverse clientele, including organizations like Careerbuilder.com and Oregon Health & Sciences University. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the unified communications market.

Twilio

Series C in 2011
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Vasona Networks

Series A in 2011
Vasona Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on improving the performance of mobile networks for global operators. Founded in 2006, it develops a range of solutions designed to enhance subscriber experiences by effectively managing mobile data traffic. The company's flagship product, smartAir, is a mobile-edge computing platform that addresses traffic issues at the cell level, while smartVISION provides insights into network performance and user experiences. Additionally, Vasona's RateControl technology allows for precise bandwidth allocation based on user needs. The company also offers network transformation services that enable third-party developers to access real-time data on network conditions, facilitating smarter investment decisions for operators. As of September 2018, Vasona Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

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.

Twilio

Series B in 2010
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

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.

Twilio

Series A in 2009
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Twilio

Seed Round in 2009
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

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.

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.

Kajeet

Series B in 2007
Kajeet, Inc. is a wireless service provider based in McLean, Virginia, that specializes in mobile broadband solutions aimed at connecting students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to educational resources. Founded in 2003, Kajeet addresses the Homework Gap by offering affordable, pay-as-you-go cell phone services, including prepaid smartphones and no-contract service plans. Its flagship products, the Kajeet SmartSpot and SmartBus, provide portable Wi-Fi hotspots and school bus Wi-Fi, respectively, enabling schools to deliver customizable, filtered internet access that complies with regulations. These solutions ensure that students can focus on their studies without the risk of data abuse, thereby facilitating off-campus internet connectivity necessary for completing assignments and projects. Kajeet's innovative Sentinel cloud portal further enhances the management of safe mobile internet access for educational purposes.

BroadSoft

Series D in 2007
BroadSoft, Inc. is a leading provider of software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud-based unified communications (UC) solutions to enterprise customers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company offers a range of products, including UC-One for integrated communication and collaboration, Team-One for project management and file sharing, and CC-One for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's solutions facilitate real-time communications over IP networks, supporting over 500 telecommunications service provider customers and serving 18 of the top 25 largest carriers across more than 70 countries. The company markets its offerings through direct sales and partnerships with telecommunications equipment vendors and value-added resellers. Following its acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. in 2018, BroadSoft continues to enhance its portfolio with professional support services and software-as-a-service platforms like BroadWorks and BroadCloud.

WAY Systems

Series C in 2007
WAY Systems, Inc. specializes in mobile wireless point-of-sale (POS) solutions for merchants both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of mobile POS devices and printers, along with accessories such as antenna kits, printer papers, car chargers, and holsters. In addition to hardware, WAY Systems provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions that include software and messaging components for mobile application development, deployment, and maintenance. The company ensures secure transaction processing through support for GMS and GPRS technologies, facilitating effective geographic coverage for its mobile payment services.

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.

Pure Networks

Series B in 2006
Pure Networks, Inc. is a provider of networking software and services primarily catering to home users, small businesses, original equipment manufacturers, and broadband and Internet service providers in the United States. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products designed to simplify network management and enhance security. Notable offerings include Network Magic Pro, which enables users to set up and manage their networks easily, and Speed Meter Pro, a utility for diagnosing network connections. For corporate clients, Pure Networks provides platforms such as Networks Platform Technology, which helps manufacturers create customizable installations, and Pure Networks Support Solutions, aimed at reducing service providers' support costs. The company focuses on delivering tools that facilitate efficient network setup and maintenance, supporting various client needs in the ever-evolving networking landscape.

Kajeet

Series A in 2006
Kajeet, Inc. is a wireless service provider based in McLean, Virginia, that specializes in mobile broadband solutions aimed at connecting students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to educational resources. Founded in 2003, Kajeet addresses the Homework Gap by offering affordable, pay-as-you-go cell phone services, including prepaid smartphones and no-contract service plans. Its flagship products, the Kajeet SmartSpot and SmartBus, provide portable Wi-Fi hotspots and school bus Wi-Fi, respectively, enabling schools to deliver customizable, filtered internet access that complies with regulations. These solutions ensure that students can focus on their studies without the risk of data abuse, thereby facilitating off-campus internet connectivity necessary for completing assignments and projects. Kajeet's innovative Sentinel cloud portal further enhances the management of safe mobile internet access for educational purposes.

MForma Group

Series D in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

MForma Group

Series C in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

WAY Systems

Series C in 2005
WAY Systems, Inc. specializes in mobile wireless point-of-sale (POS) solutions for merchants both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of mobile POS devices and printers, along with accessories such as antenna kits, printer papers, car chargers, and holsters. In addition to hardware, WAY Systems provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions that include software and messaging components for mobile application development, deployment, and maintenance. The company ensures secure transaction processing through support for GMS and GPRS technologies, facilitating effective geographic coverage for its mobile payment services.

Nominum

Series D in 2005
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including Vantio AuthServe, which ensures the availability and responsiveness of websites and real-time applications, and Vantio CacheServe, which optimizes server hardware performance. Nominum's security offerings include Vantio ThreatAvert for DNS network security and N2 Secure Business, a cloud-based solution designed to protect businesses from cyber threats. Additionally, the company provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach for direct customer communication and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Nominum's services are designed to enhance network operations, security and compliance, customer care, and marketing efforts for telecommunications service providers. Founded in 1999 and based in Redwood City, California, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, serving over 100 providers in more than 40 countries.

K2 Optronics

Series C in 2004
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

MForma Group

Series B in 2004
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

NanoOpto

Venture Round in 2004
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

MForma Group

Series A in 2004
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

ReefEdge

Series B in 2004
ReefEdge, Inc. specializes in wireless local area network systems tailored for multi-site enterprises, enabling them to deploy, manage, and secure their wireless networks effectively. Founded in 2000, the company develops advanced technologies for in-building wireless networks, facilitating the integration of mobile devices into corporate environments. ReefEdge's products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for mobile devices utilizing short-range wireless capabilities, such as Bluetooth. This connectivity supports the deployment of innovative mobile applications that offer personalized, location-aware, and collaborative services. The company's leadership team comprises experienced professionals from notable organizations, bringing a wealth of expertise in delivering solutions to enterprise customers.

BroadSoft

Series C in 2004
BroadSoft, Inc. is a leading provider of software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud-based unified communications (UC) solutions to enterprise customers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company offers a range of products, including UC-One for integrated communication and collaboration, Team-One for project management and file sharing, and CC-One for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's solutions facilitate real-time communications over IP networks, supporting over 500 telecommunications service provider customers and serving 18 of the top 25 largest carriers across more than 70 countries. The company markets its offerings through direct sales and partnerships with telecommunications equipment vendors and value-added resellers. Following its acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. in 2018, BroadSoft continues to enhance its portfolio with professional support services and software-as-a-service platforms like BroadWorks and BroadCloud.

Azanda Network Devices

Series C in 2003
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in developing semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda focuses on creating multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the functionality of routers and switches. Through its innovative products, the company aims to address the evolving needs of telecommunications and data networking markets.

ReefEdge

Venture Round in 2003
ReefEdge, Inc. specializes in wireless local area network systems tailored for multi-site enterprises, enabling them to deploy, manage, and secure their wireless networks effectively. Founded in 2000, the company develops advanced technologies for in-building wireless networks, facilitating the integration of mobile devices into corporate environments. ReefEdge's products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for mobile devices utilizing short-range wireless capabilities, such as Bluetooth. This connectivity supports the deployment of innovative mobile applications that offer personalized, location-aware, and collaborative services. The company's leadership team comprises experienced professionals from notable organizations, bringing a wealth of expertise in delivering solutions to enterprise customers.

NanoOpto

Series B in 2003
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

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.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series B in 2003
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing and marketing innovative software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. The company aims to deliver significant competitive advantages to its customers in the global cellular market through its cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, which is built on the SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.

Nominum

Series C in 2003
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including Vantio AuthServe, which ensures the availability and responsiveness of websites and real-time applications, and Vantio CacheServe, which optimizes server hardware performance. Nominum's security offerings include Vantio ThreatAvert for DNS network security and N2 Secure Business, a cloud-based solution designed to protect businesses from cyber threats. Additionally, the company provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach for direct customer communication and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Nominum's services are designed to enhance network operations, security and compliance, customer care, and marketing efforts for telecommunications service providers. Founded in 1999 and based in Redwood City, California, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, serving over 100 providers in more than 40 countries.

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.

Hatteras Networks

Series C in 2002
Hatteras Networks, Inc. specializes in developing equipment that enables carriers and service providers to offer high-bandwidth business services to various locations. The company focuses on delivering broadband Ethernet solutions over existing copper infrastructure, facilitating the provision of metro Ethernet services. This technology supports high-bandwidth mobile wireless applications and DSLAM backhaul transport. Founded in 2000 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Hatteras Networks has evolved from its previous name, Luminance Networks, Inc.

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.

BroadSoft

Series C in 2002
BroadSoft, Inc. is a leading provider of software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud-based unified communications (UC) solutions to enterprise customers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company offers a range of products, including UC-One for integrated communication and collaboration, Team-One for project management and file sharing, and CC-One for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's solutions facilitate real-time communications over IP networks, supporting over 500 telecommunications service provider customers and serving 18 of the top 25 largest carriers across more than 70 countries. The company markets its offerings through direct sales and partnerships with telecommunications equipment vendors and value-added resellers. Following its acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. in 2018, BroadSoft continues to enhance its portfolio with professional support services and software-as-a-service platforms like BroadWorks and BroadCloud.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series A in 2002
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing and marketing innovative software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. The company aims to deliver significant competitive advantages to its customers in the global cellular market through its cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, which is built on the SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture.

Nominum

Series B in 2002
Nominum, Inc. specializes in providing domain name system (DNS) software solutions tailored for service providers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including Vantio AuthServe, which ensures the availability and responsiveness of websites and real-time applications, and Vantio CacheServe, which optimizes server hardware performance. Nominum's security offerings include Vantio ThreatAvert for DNS network security and N2 Secure Business, a cloud-based solution designed to protect businesses from cyber threats. Additionally, the company provides marketing tools such as N2 Reach for direct customer communication and N2 Insight, which analyzes subscriber behavior through DNS data. Nominum's services are designed to enhance network operations, security and compliance, customer care, and marketing efforts for telecommunications service providers. Founded in 1999 and based in Redwood City, California, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, serving over 100 providers in more than 40 countries.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in developing semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda focuses on creating multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the functionality of routers and switches. Through its innovative products, the company aims to address the evolving needs of telecommunications and data networking markets.

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.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in developing semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda focuses on creating multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the functionality of routers and switches. Through its innovative products, the company aims to address the evolving needs of telecommunications and data networking markets.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2002
Allegro Networks, a privately held provider of network routing equipment

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.

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.

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.

Megisto Systems

Series B in 2001
Megisto Systems specializes in the development of hardware and software solutions for telecom companies. The company provides a software-based subscriber services switch known as MSDS, which facilitates real-time prepaid and event-based charging, as well as subscriber service control. This technology enables mobile wireless and networking companies to enhance their service offerings, delivering profitable and personalized experiences to mobile data subscribers. Additionally, Megisto's hardware connects mobile wireless subscribers to various data services, supporting the infrastructure necessary for effective telecommunications.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2001
Allegro Networks, a privately held provider of network routing equipment

InfiniSwitch Corporation

Series B in 2001
InfiniSwitch Corporation is a leading company specializing in the development of InfiniBand switching solutions tailored for data centers. The organization is based in Westborough, Massachusetts, and has established itself as a market leader in this niche. InfiniSwitch's team comprises technology experts with extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering switch and system solutions for prominent companies, including Compaq, Data General, Digital Equipment, IBM, Lucent, and Nexabit. Additionally, InfiniSwitch is actively involved in the InfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA) by serving on its Steering Committee, further highlighting its commitment to advancing industry standards and innovations.

ReefEdge

Series B in 2001
ReefEdge, Inc. specializes in wireless local area network systems tailored for multi-site enterprises, enabling them to deploy, manage, and secure their wireless networks effectively. Founded in 2000, the company develops advanced technologies for in-building wireless networks, facilitating the integration of mobile devices into corporate environments. ReefEdge's products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for mobile devices utilizing short-range wireless capabilities, such as Bluetooth. This connectivity supports the deployment of innovative mobile applications that offer personalized, location-aware, and collaborative services. The company's leadership team comprises experienced professionals from notable organizations, bringing a wealth of expertise in delivering solutions to enterprise customers.

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.

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.

Ceyba

Series B in 2001
Ceyba has a firmly rooted corporate philosophy that guides the growth of their company - a commitment to their customers and employees and to the communities where they work. This allows us to maintain perspective, balance and their competitive edge. Ceyba was founded in May 2000 by five senior engineers and was originally named Solinet Systems. They have a complete team in place that represents a diverse cross section of talent with experience from top-notch software, hardware and optical companies. Their team has delivered numerous market-leading products for the high-speed optical Internet. With solid funding from top-tier venture capital firms, Ceyba has blossomed to more than 200 people. Led by seasoned management, their team is developing and manufacturing next-generation core optical networking systems that deliver superior reach, speed and flexibility with pure simplicity. Ceyba is based in Ottawa, Canada.

Mobilian Corp

Series C in 2001
Mobilian Corporation is a wireless systems company that specializes in the development of chips, software, and reference designs for wireless radios. The company manufactures wireless networking chips designed for mobile phones and computer devices. Among its notable products is TrueRadio, a two-chip set that enhances wireless communication capabilities. Through its innovative offerings, Mobilian aims to advance wireless technology and improve connectivity solutions.

K2 Optronics

Series B in 2001
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

Ishoni Networks

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