Big Basin Partners

Big Basin Partners is an early-stage technology investment partnership founded in 1997 and based in Sammamish, Washington. The firm focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who have not yet secured traditional venture capital funding and may lack a formal business plan. Big Basin Partners specializes in identifying and refining target markets that are crucial for the initial growth of emerging companies. The firm invests across a range of sectors, including computer hardware, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, semiconductors, internet software services, application software, medical devices, healthcare, alternative energy, and education.

Frank Marshall

Managing General Partner

4 past transactions

Stellar Cyber

Series A in 2019
Stellar Cyber Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform that enhances application and data protection for organizations. The platform integrates data from various security tools to provide comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities, automatically correlating alerts into incidents across the entire attack surface. Stellar Cyber's solutions are designed to significantly reduce enterprise risk by facilitating the early identification and remediation of cyber threats while optimizing costs and maintaining investments in existing security infrastructure. The platform also allows for seamless deployment of sensors both on-premise and in the cloud, enhancing visibility and operational efficiency for security teams.

Ambiq Micro

Venture Round in 2018
Ambiq Micro, Inc. specializes in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. The company focuses on creating subthreshold power optimized technology, producing real-time clocks and microcontrollers for various uses, including wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Ambiq Micro also maintains offices in San Jose, California, and several locations in China. Its pioneering technology aims to facilitate the creation of next-generation wireless electronics by enabling innovative companies to design products that minimize battery dependency, reduce overall power consumption, and enhance design flexibility. Additionally, Ambiq Micro provides technical support services to its clients, further contributing to its mission of advancing low-power semiconductor solutions.

MobileIron

Series F in 2013
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Aerohive Networks

Series F in 2013
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions that focuses on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. As a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, the company offers innovative services that enable businesses to transition from traditional copper networks to cloud-based wireless applications, thereby improving workforce productivity. Aerohive's cooperative control architecture eliminates the need for expensive controllers, resulting in cost savings and significant performance improvements, with application performance enhanced up to tenfold. The company is dedicated to providing agile and secure in-sourced services that address the complexities of managing numerous devices, offering a range of access points and wired devices designed around a scalable distributed architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to start small and expand their network capabilities without limitations.
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