Columbia Capital

Columbia Capital, founded in 1989 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in the wireless, broadband, media, and enterprise information technology sectors. The firm focuses on companies within the enterprise information technology, digital infrastructure, and mobility domains, primarily in North America and Western Europe. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Columbia Capital aims to support innovative businesses that are poised for growth in these critical areas of technology and infrastructure.

Austin Goode

Senior Associate

Anna Hoover

Senior Associate

Monish Kundra

Partner

John Leibovitz

Venture Partner

Stephen Quinzi

Associate

Brian Zenni

Associate

195 past transactions

xtype

Series A in 2024
xtype is a developer of a DevOps platform tailored for ServiceNow developers and administrators, focusing on enhancing productivity, security, and compliance in software development. The company offers a value stream platform that facilitates the automation of deployment and release processes, allowing clients to streamline production releases. By leveraging various packages that include update sets, data, scripts, XML, plugins, and store applications, xtype's solutions enable users to build robust and secure business applications efficiently. The platform's graphical interface minimizes the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for users to manage and optimize their development workflows effectively.

V2 Digital

Series A in 2024
V2 Digital approach is centered on redefining digital paradigms, reinventing user experiences, and constructing intelligent platforms, And appears to offer a comprehensive suite of services aimed at unlocking transformative value for leading brands, with a core emphasis on agility, creativity, innovation, and user-centricity.

Indicium

Venture Round in 2024
Indicium is a global data services company headquartered in New York City, providing comprehensive solutions for the entire data lifecycle, from strategy to execution. With over seven years of experience and a team of more than 300 certified professionals, Indicium specializes in helping mid-size to large enterprises, including notable clients like PepsiCo and Bayer, to modernize their data practices. The company focuses on fostering a data-driven culture by identifying optimal strategies and assembling specialized teams for data projects. Indicium employs advanced methodologies in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence to deliver customized services that enhance innovation, speed, security, and governance. Its mission is to empower businesses to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

xtype

Venture Round in 2023
xtype is a developer of a DevOps platform tailored for ServiceNow developers and administrators, focusing on enhancing productivity, security, and compliance in software development. The company offers a value stream platform that facilitates the automation of deployment and release processes, allowing clients to streamline production releases. By leveraging various packages that include update sets, data, scripts, XML, plugins, and store applications, xtype's solutions enable users to build robust and secure business applications efficiently. The platform's graphical interface minimizes the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for users to manage and optimize their development workflows effectively.

Neuron

Series A in 2023
Neuron, formerly ESpace Networks, is on a mission to transform connectivity for things that move, making digital experiences better for everyone. Neuron is a vendor-neutral connectivity management platform. It enables digital experience transformation by combining real-time data and AI to provide companies with deep visibility, insights and control over their connectivity, across multiple providers and systems. With unprecedented access to real-time, spatiotemporal connectivity and performance data, business leaders can make informed decisions to save time, reduce costs, optimize network performance, boost revenue and accelerate digital experiences, wherever they are in the world. The Neuron platform is trusted by world-leading, Fortune 500 companies. We serve companies in aviation, cruise, shipping, energy and more. Visit our website: www.getneuron.com.

Everstream Analytics

Series B in 2023
Everstream Analytics is a supply chain risk analytics company focused on enhancing the resilience and agility of clients' supply chains. By integrating with procurement, logistics, and business continuity platforms, the company provides comprehensive global visibility of supply chain risks. Utilizing data science, proprietary intelligence, and a team of multilingual specialists, Everstream Analytics monitors global risks and events in real-time, allowing clients to respond proactively. Its platform tracks risk alongside business performance indicators, builds detailed risk profiles, and identifies critical hotspots through heat maps. This approach enables businesses to effectively visualize and manage potential disruptions, ensuring continuity and transforming risks into competitive advantages.

xtype

Seed Round in 2022
xtype is a developer of a DevOps platform tailored for ServiceNow developers and administrators, focusing on enhancing productivity, security, and compliance in software development. The company offers a value stream platform that facilitates the automation of deployment and release processes, allowing clients to streamline production releases. By leveraging various packages that include update sets, data, scripts, XML, plugins, and store applications, xtype's solutions enable users to build robust and secure business applications efficiently. The platform's graphical interface minimizes the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for users to manage and optimize their development workflows effectively.

BlueCart

Venture Round in 2022
BlueCart, Inc. is a free ordering platform designed to connect restaurants with suppliers, streamlining the wholesale procurement process. The company provides an operations management and inventory ordering service, enabling restaurants to efficiently consolidate and track their inventory orders while allowing suppliers to receive orders, market their products, and manage incoming requests through BlueCart’s website. Key features of the platform include real-time messaging between sales representatives and restaurants, customizable price sheets, and an ordering interface that fosters relationships between buyers and suppliers. BlueCart's solutions are accessible via both web and mobile applications, available on Android and iOS. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., BlueCart was previously known as Improvonia, Inc. before rebranding in October 2015.

Nisos

Series B in 2022
Nisos is a managed intelligence and investigations firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 2015. It offers technology-enabled services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and investigation capabilities. The firm addresses critical issues such as platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state-level hacking through its innovative platform. Nisos provides a range of services, including reputation and asset protection, adversarial attribution, incident response, valuation, due diligence, threat detection, and mitigation. By doing so, it enables clients to safeguard their assets, make informed decisions, and maintain their competitive position in an increasingly hostile market landscape.

Everstream Analytics

Series A in 2022
Everstream Analytics is a supply chain risk analytics company focused on enhancing the resilience and agility of clients' supply chains. By integrating with procurement, logistics, and business continuity platforms, the company provides comprehensive global visibility of supply chain risks. Utilizing data science, proprietary intelligence, and a team of multilingual specialists, Everstream Analytics monitors global risks and events in real-time, allowing clients to respond proactively. Its platform tracks risk alongside business performance indicators, builds detailed risk profiles, and identifies critical hotspots through heat maps. This approach enables businesses to effectively visualize and manage potential disruptions, ensuring continuity and transforming risks into competitive advantages.

Mesh-AI

Venture Round in 2021
Mesh-AI is a consultancy focused on transforming enterprises into data-driven organizations through the integration of data engineering and artificial intelligence. The company offers a range of services, including software development and consulting, aimed at analyzing organizations using both subjective and objective data insights. By employing modern data and software engineering practices, Mesh-AI accelerates business outcomes and aligns artificial intelligence initiatives with strategic objectives. This approach facilitates significant and measurable value creation, helping enterprises maintain a competitive edge in the evolving digital landscape.

NearForm

Venture Round in 2021
NearForm Ltd. is a software consultancy based in Waterford, Ireland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in enterprise software development, offering a range of services that include software application development, digital product design, DevOps strategy implementation, and training. NearForm is known for its focus on open-source software and its InnerSource approach to software building, which promotes collaborative development practices. By leveraging design and technology, NearForm aims to assist clients in creating mission-critical digital products efficiently and effectively, ultimately helping them achieve significant business impact.

Omnispace

Venture Round in 2021
Omnispace, LLC is a telecommunications company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, that specializes in connectivity and communication solutions. Founded in 2012 by experienced professionals in the telecommunications and satellite industries, Omnispace aims to redefine mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The company utilizes 5G technologies and operates a non-geostationary satellite constellation to provide an interoperable connectivity platform. This platform integrates with the mobile networks of leading telecom companies, enabling enhanced mobile voice and data communications for users and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices globally. Omnispace serves various sectors, including small businesses, industrial applications, public healthcare and safety, and education, facilitating remote learning and real-time data access.

Telarus

Private Equity Round in 2020
Telarus is a technology and infrastructure brokerage firm specializing in the telecommunications industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including cloud voice, contact center solutions, cybersecurity, mobility, and Internet of Things (IoT) offerings. By integrating real-time carrier pricing with advanced research tools, Telarus enables advisors to effectively source and sell these services. Their approach allows clients to identify the most suitable solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing the overall efficiency of the telecommunications market.

NextNav

Series E in 2020
NextNav, LLC is a technology company specializing in urban and indoor positioning solutions in the United States. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, with additional locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India, NextNav provides a positioning system that enables mobile devices to determine their location where GPS signals are weak or unavailable. This advanced system offers precise location and height information, ensuring accuracy down to the floor level. NextNav's services are utilized in various sectors, including public safety and emergency response, as well as commercial applications that require reliable indoor positioning. The company's Pinnacle platform enhances geolocation applications by providing altitude data, thus facilitating 3D experiences. Overall, NextNav aims to enhance navigation and positioning capabilities in challenging environments, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient.

Lemongrass Consulting

Series C in 2020
Lemongrass Consulting Ltd. is a technology consulting firm based in Reading, United Kingdom, specializing in SAP Netweaver solutions. Established in 2005, the company provides a diverse array of services, including the migration and implementation of SAP solutions on the Amazon public cloud, performance optimization through SAP Enterprise Portal, and compliant user provisioning. Lemongrass also offers SAP Netweaver Identity Management for identity and access provisioning, SAP GRC Access Control for user and role administration, and SAP Solution Manager for application lifecycle management. Additionally, the company supports SAP technical and security design, provides maintenance services, and conducts training courses. With a team of experienced consultants, Lemongrass Consulting is recognized for delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a strong track record in the SAP consulting landscape.

BillingPlatform

Series B in 2019
BillingPlatform Corp. is a developer of cloud-based enterprise billing software that caters to businesses across various industries, including retail, software, travel, logistics, communication, energy, finance, healthcare, and media. Founded in 2008 and based in Centennial, Colorado, the company provides a comprehensive platform that streamlines the entire billing process, from product conception to invoicing and customer care. BillingPlatform's solution allows organizations to adapt to unique business models and pricing structures, facilitating agile monetization and complex revenue recognition. By automating the lead-to-revenue process, BillingPlatform helps enterprises enhance operational efficiency, achieve revenue and margin growth, accelerate time to market, and improve customer experiences, ultimately leading to higher customer retention rates.

Nisos

Series A in 2019
Nisos is a managed intelligence and investigations firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 2015. It offers technology-enabled services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and investigation capabilities. The firm addresses critical issues such as platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state-level hacking through its innovative platform. Nisos provides a range of services, including reputation and asset protection, adversarial attribution, incident response, valuation, due diligence, threat detection, and mitigation. By doing so, it enables clients to safeguard their assets, make informed decisions, and maintain their competitive position in an increasingly hostile market landscape.

Verato

Series C in 2019
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

Omnispace

Series A in 2019
Omnispace, LLC is a telecommunications company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, that specializes in connectivity and communication solutions. Founded in 2012 by experienced professionals in the telecommunications and satellite industries, Omnispace aims to redefine mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The company utilizes 5G technologies and operates a non-geostationary satellite constellation to provide an interoperable connectivity platform. This platform integrates with the mobile networks of leading telecom companies, enabling enhanced mobile voice and data communications for users and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices globally. Omnispace serves various sectors, including small businesses, industrial applications, public healthcare and safety, and education, facilitating remote learning and real-time data access.

Contino

Series B in 2018
Contino is a professional services consultancy that specializes in enhancing software delivery through the adoption of DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile practices. With locations in London and New York, the firm assists clients in modernizing their operations by implementing Enterprise DevOps and Continuous Delivery processes, upgrading infrastructure to cloud solutions, and adopting container technology and microservices architectures. As a prominent partner of Docker, Inc., Contino has collaborated with numerous enterprise brands to facilitate successful production deployments of containerized applications. The company offers a range of services, including consultancy, complete delivery teams, and training, aimed at fostering a collaborative DevOps culture and accelerating digital transformation for organizations by leveraging cloud-native technologies.

OPĀQ

Series B in 2018
OPAQ is a leading cloud-based networking and security company that offers a secure access service edge (SASE) platform designed to protect distributed networks, including data centers, branch offices, remote users, and IoT devices. The platform delivers zero trust security-as-a-service, utilizing infrastructure optimized for both security and high performance. OPAQ enables organizations to implement and enforce uniform zero trust security policies, monitor network and security performance centrally, generate reports, and manage their security infrastructure from a single cloud console. This comprehensive approach ensures that customers maintain secure access to their systems and data as their networks evolve.

BillingPlatform

Series A in 2017
BillingPlatform Corp. is a developer of cloud-based enterprise billing software that caters to businesses across various industries, including retail, software, travel, logistics, communication, energy, finance, healthcare, and media. Founded in 2008 and based in Centennial, Colorado, the company provides a comprehensive platform that streamlines the entire billing process, from product conception to invoicing and customer care. BillingPlatform's solution allows organizations to adapt to unique business models and pricing structures, facilitating agile monetization and complex revenue recognition. By automating the lead-to-revenue process, BillingPlatform helps enterprises enhance operational efficiency, achieve revenue and margin growth, accelerate time to market, and improve customer experiences, ultimately leading to higher customer retention rates.

Omnispace

Series A in 2017
Omnispace, LLC is a telecommunications company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, that specializes in connectivity and communication solutions. Founded in 2012 by experienced professionals in the telecommunications and satellite industries, Omnispace aims to redefine mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The company utilizes 5G technologies and operates a non-geostationary satellite constellation to provide an interoperable connectivity platform. This platform integrates with the mobile networks of leading telecom companies, enabling enhanced mobile voice and data communications for users and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices globally. Omnispace serves various sectors, including small businesses, industrial applications, public healthcare and safety, and education, facilitating remote learning and real-time data access.

2nd Watch

Series D in 2017
2nd Watch, Inc. is a cloud computing company that specializes in building, deploying, and managing IT operations on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise clients. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, with additional offices in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, the company provides a range of services including cloud migration, optimization assessments, security assessments, and consulting. Its offerings encompass architecture design, application replatforming, and managed cloud operations, along with lifecycle engagement services that cover the assessment, design, deployment, management, optimization, and decommissioning of cloud infrastructure. Additionally, 2nd Watch delivers cloud disaster recovery solutions to help organizations develop and implement effective recovery plans. As an AWS Premier Partner and Microsoft Azure Gold Partner, the company employs proprietary tools to enhance workload management for various sectors across the United States.

Verato

Series B in 2017
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

OPĀQ

Series A in 2017
OPAQ is a leading cloud-based networking and security company that offers a secure access service edge (SASE) platform designed to protect distributed networks, including data centers, branch offices, remote users, and IoT devices. The platform delivers zero trust security-as-a-service, utilizing infrastructure optimized for both security and high performance. OPAQ enables organizations to implement and enforce uniform zero trust security policies, monitor network and security performance centrally, generate reports, and manage their security infrastructure from a single cloud console. This comprehensive approach ensures that customers maintain secure access to their systems and data as their networks evolve.

Omnispace

Venture Round in 2016
Omnispace, LLC is a telecommunications company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, that specializes in connectivity and communication solutions. Founded in 2012 by experienced professionals in the telecommunications and satellite industries, Omnispace aims to redefine mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The company utilizes 5G technologies and operates a non-geostationary satellite constellation to provide an interoperable connectivity platform. This platform integrates with the mobile networks of leading telecom companies, enabling enhanced mobile voice and data communications for users and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices globally. Omnispace serves various sectors, including small businesses, industrial applications, public healthcare and safety, and education, facilitating remote learning and real-time data access.

Sendachi

Venture Round in 2016
Clutch was formed in 2005 as a technology professional services firm providing technical staffing and software engineering value to Enterprise customers across the Pacific Northwest. The organization grew rapidly and maintained a footprint of over 100 team members for close to a decade when in 2015 it evolved its business model to target the new and growing domain of DevOps and CICD transformation. Clutch has created value for over 40 Enterprise customers and holds successful partner relationships with technology providers such as Docker, Github, AWS and others that will be brought into Sendachi

New Signature

Venture Round in 2015
New Signature is a cloud-first, full-service Microsoft technology partner that provides comprehensive technology services to businesses of all sizes and industries. The company focuses on solving complex business challenges by leveraging Microsoft solutions, employing a process-driven approach that ensures consistent success for its clients. New Signature assists organizations in making informed investment decisions through thorough economic analysis, highlighting the value of Microsoft offerings. Their expertise encompasses planning, designing, deploying, customizing, managing, and supporting Microsoft services, with an emphasis on delivering maximum return on investment. Additionally, the company offers tailored user adoption and learning solutions aimed at enhancing the proficiency of both business users and IT professionals.

RockYou Media

Series F in 2015
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that specializes in in-game video advertising and the development of social games. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a video advertising platform that connects premium brands with users across various digital environments, including Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. RockYou's advertising network reaches approximately 68 million monthly viewers, providing brands and publishers with engaging content tailored for a multicultural audience. The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of free-to-play games spanning multiple genres and platforms, aimed at entertaining users while facilitating connections in an online networking space. However, in February 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Verato

Series A in 2015
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

Digital Signal

Venture Round in 2015
Digital Signal, founded in 2001 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, specializes in three-dimensional long-range facial recognition technology tailored for both government and commercial clients. The company develops LIDAR-based biometric solutions designed to identify non-cooperative individuals and detect faces in crowded environments. Its technology offers comprehensive identity intelligence, encompassing enrollment, monitoring, and identity analytics. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of 3D facial scanning, Digital Signal's solutions can accurately identify subjects in motion or at various angles, even when wearing sunglasses, which enhances surveillance efficiency and effectiveness. The company also provides customized applications to meet specific customer requirements.

Endgame

Series C in 2014
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

2nd Watch

Series C in 2014
2nd Watch, Inc. is a cloud computing company that specializes in building, deploying, and managing IT operations on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise clients. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, with additional offices in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, the company provides a range of services including cloud migration, optimization assessments, security assessments, and consulting. Its offerings encompass architecture design, application replatforming, and managed cloud operations, along with lifecycle engagement services that cover the assessment, design, deployment, management, optimization, and decommissioning of cloud infrastructure. Additionally, 2nd Watch delivers cloud disaster recovery solutions to help organizations develop and implement effective recovery plans. As an AWS Premier Partner and Microsoft Azure Gold Partner, the company employs proprietary tools to enhance workload management for various sectors across the United States.

Netuitive

Venture Round in 2014
Netuitive, Inc. provides self-learning performance management software. Its products include Netuitive Service Analyzer that automates performance management applications, as well as delivers a view of business service health in information technology silos; Netuitive SI, which automates systems threshold administration and performance management; and Netuitive SI for VMWARE, a self-learning performance management software for virtualized environments.

Canara

Venture Round in 2014
Canara, Inc. is a full-service solutions provider specializing in critical power infrastructure, focusing on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and battery monitoring systems, as well as branch circuit monitoring systems. Founded in 1992 as Data Power Monitoring Corporation and later merging with Intellibatt in 2011, Canara is headquartered in San Rafael, California, and serves a global customer base. The company has developed a unique 24/7 cross-platform monitoring solution that enhances decision-making and enables proactive maintenance of UPS, backup battery, and emergency generator systems. By offering predictive analytics and facility services, Canara helps data centers maximize uptime and optimize the management of critical backup power systems. The company is committed to advancing best practices in the UPS and battery backup marketplace while exploring new markets and applications for battery technology.

NextNav

Series D in 2014
NextNav, LLC is a technology company specializing in urban and indoor positioning solutions in the United States. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, with additional locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India, NextNav provides a positioning system that enables mobile devices to determine their location where GPS signals are weak or unavailable. This advanced system offers precise location and height information, ensuring accuracy down to the floor level. NextNav's services are utilized in various sectors, including public safety and emergency response, as well as commercial applications that require reliable indoor positioning. The company's Pinnacle platform enhances geolocation applications by providing altitude data, thus facilitating 3D experiences. Overall, NextNav aims to enhance navigation and positioning capabilities in challenging environments, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient.

SummitIG

Venture Round in 2014
SummitIG, LLC specializes in providing custom network and bandwidth infrastructure solutions for data centers, carriers, and enterprises in Northern Virginia. The company offers dark fiber connectivity services that enhance and extend data center connectivity, along with tailored data center connectivity solutions for operators and carrier-neutral facilities. SummitIG also develops custom network solutions to facilitate connectivity for new buildings and connect to carrier points of presence. In addition to these services, the company provides professional services including management and maintenance of network solutions and infrastructure upkeep. Incorporated in 2013, SummitIG is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia.

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.

2nd Watch

Series C in 2013
2nd Watch, Inc. is a cloud computing company that specializes in building, deploying, and managing IT operations on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise clients. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, with additional offices in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, the company provides a range of services including cloud migration, optimization assessments, security assessments, and consulting. Its offerings encompass architecture design, application replatforming, and managed cloud operations, along with lifecycle engagement services that cover the assessment, design, deployment, management, optimization, and decommissioning of cloud infrastructure. Additionally, 2nd Watch delivers cloud disaster recovery solutions to help organizations develop and implement effective recovery plans. As an AWS Premier Partner and Microsoft Azure Gold Partner, the company employs proprietary tools to enhance workload management for various sectors across the United States.

Mandalay Sports Media

Private Equity Round in 2013
Mandalay Sports Media, LLC is a diversified sports content and media company that specializes in developing and producing a wide range of programming, including scripted, documentary, and unscripted series, as well as digital and commercial content. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Studio City, California, with a production hub in New York, the company focuses on delivering high-quality sports programming across various traditional and emerging media platforms. In addition to content creation, Mandalay Sports Media actively acquires and invests in businesses and assets within the media landscape, aiming to enhance and expand its operational reach in the sports content sector.

Endgame

Series B in 2013
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

Cloud Sherpas

Series C in 2012
Cloud Sherpas is a global technology services firm specializing in cloud advisory and implementation. With over 900 professionals serving clients worldwide, they enhance customer experiences for leading brands by providing strategy, integration, training, and platform enhancements across various industries. As a Salesforce Global Strategic Cloud Alliance Partner and three-time Google Enterprise Partner of the Year, Cloud Sherpas operates from multiple locations globally, including Atlanta, GA headquarters, with offices in the US and operations in eight other countries.

Fuse TV

Venture Round in 2012
Fuse Media is a Latino-owned global entertainment company dedicated to creating and distributing inclusive, purpose-driven stories for culturally diverse young adults. The company features a portfolio of award-winning original content across various platforms, including Fuse, FM (Fuse Music), and Fuse+. It also operates FAST Channels such as Backstage, Shades of Black, Latino Vibes, El Rey, Camptastic, and OUTtv Proud. Through its digital presence at fuse.tv, as well as Fuse Studios and Ignition Studios, Fuse Media aims to authentically reflect the experiences of its diverse audience. Additionally, the company offers music-focused media services that provide entertainment and lifestyle content, enabling users to engage with television programming through exclusive clips, full episodes, and relevant news. With a commitment to multicultural representation, Fuse Media serves as a creative destination for young audiences worldwide.

Canara

Venture Round in 2012
Canara, Inc. is a full-service solutions provider specializing in critical power infrastructure, focusing on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and battery monitoring systems, as well as branch circuit monitoring systems. Founded in 1992 as Data Power Monitoring Corporation and later merging with Intellibatt in 2011, Canara is headquartered in San Rafael, California, and serves a global customer base. The company has developed a unique 24/7 cross-platform monitoring solution that enhances decision-making and enables proactive maintenance of UPS, backup battery, and emergency generator systems. By offering predictive analytics and facility services, Canara helps data centers maximize uptime and optimize the management of critical backup power systems. The company is committed to advancing best practices in the UPS and battery backup marketplace while exploring new markets and applications for battery technology.

Mobile Posse

Series C in 2012
Mobile Posse, Inc. specializes in mobile content discovery solutions designed to enhance the user experience for wireless carriers and device manufacturers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in New York, the company offers the Firstly Mobile™ platform, which delivers engaging curated content directly to users' smartphones without the need for traditional search methods. This frictionless approach not only improves consumer engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase advertising revenues. Mobile Posse's offerings include a customer relationship management solution for direct outreach and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profit-generating assets. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc., further solidifying its position in the mobile advertising economy.

Altamira Informartion

Venture Round in 2012
Altamira Information, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading open source technology company specializing in providing engineering and analytic services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors. The company's cleared engineers focus on developing and implementing big data solutions for knowledge management and advanced analytics. Altamira is known for its contributions to open source tools, including Lumify, a big data analysis and visualization platform. Formed in 2013 through a merger between Invertix Corporation and Near Infinity Corporation, Altamira has a strong history of supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence Community with expertise in software development, infrastructure, analysis, and project management.

Near Infinity

Funding Round in 2012
Near Infinity is a technology company that specializes in developing mobile, data, and enterprise software services. Catering to both national defense and commercial clients, the company focuses on delivering innovative solutions that address a variety of operational needs. Through its expertise in technology development, Near Infinity aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its customers' operations across different sectors.

Virtustream

Series B in 2012
Virtustream Inc. is a provider of enterprise-class cloud software and services, specializing in the migration and operation of mission-critical applications for a diverse range of clients, including enterprises, government entities, and service providers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a secure cloud platform that supports hybrid cloud deployments, various hypervisors, and a consumption-based pricing model. Its notable offerings include the xStream Cloud Management platform, which facilitates private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloud Cover, a suite of managed services aimed at enhancing application performance in the cloud. Additionally, Virtustream provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions, cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and professional services encompassing cloud strategy and migration. The company operates data centers in the United States and Europe and has a global presence with sales offices in major cities worldwide. Virtustream has established a strategic partnership with SAP National Security Services to enhance its service offerings.

Cloud Sherpas

Series B in 2012
Cloud Sherpas is a global technology services firm specializing in cloud advisory and implementation. With over 900 professionals serving clients worldwide, they enhance customer experiences for leading brands by providing strategy, integration, training, and platform enhancements across various industries. As a Salesforce Global Strategic Cloud Alliance Partner and three-time Google Enterprise Partner of the Year, Cloud Sherpas operates from multiple locations globally, including Atlanta, GA headquarters, with offices in the US and operations in eight other countries.

Digital Signal

Private Equity Round in 2012
Digital Signal, founded in 2001 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, specializes in three-dimensional long-range facial recognition technology tailored for both government and commercial clients. The company develops LIDAR-based biometric solutions designed to identify non-cooperative individuals and detect faces in crowded environments. Its technology offers comprehensive identity intelligence, encompassing enrollment, monitoring, and identity analytics. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of 3D facial scanning, Digital Signal's solutions can accurately identify subjects in motion or at various angles, even when wearing sunglasses, which enhances surveillance efficiency and effectiveness. The company also provides customized applications to meet specific customer requirements.

NextNav

Venture Round in 2011
NextNav, LLC is a technology company specializing in urban and indoor positioning solutions in the United States. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, with additional locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India, NextNav provides a positioning system that enables mobile devices to determine their location where GPS signals are weak or unavailable. This advanced system offers precise location and height information, ensuring accuracy down to the floor level. NextNav's services are utilized in various sectors, including public safety and emergency response, as well as commercial applications that require reliable indoor positioning. The company's Pinnacle platform enhances geolocation applications by providing altitude data, thus facilitating 3D experiences. Overall, NextNav aims to enhance navigation and positioning capabilities in challenging environments, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient.

euNetworks

Post in 2011
euNetworks is a European provider of broadband infrastructure services, focusing on scalable, fiber-based solutions for various industries, including wholesale, content, media, mobile, and finance. The company operates extensive metropolitan networks linked by a high-capacity intercity backbone, enabling it to offer a range of services such as dark fiber, metro wavelength, Ethernet, and colocation. By delivering these services, euNetworks supports the growing bandwidth demands and performance needs of its diverse customer base, positioning itself at the forefront of technological transformation in the telecommunications sector.

GlobalOne Group

Venture Round in 2011
GlobalOne is a cloud solution provider providing strategy, implementation, and support services with focus on client management (CRM), cloud computing (development and strategy), and social business. The GlobalOne team brings together individual professionals with more than a decade of CRM experience, proven cloud computing & SaaS technologies, real-world Social Business experience, and a mature offshore delivery capability.

Bloomspot

Series B in 2011
Bloomspot specializes in providing exclusive deals and offers for a curated selection of local restaurants, spas, salons, weekend getaways, events, and international resorts. By leveraging a highly targeted member base and collaborating with carefully chosen partners, Bloomspot creates tailored promotions aimed at enhancing member satisfaction while ensuring profitability for its merchant partners. The company features top-rated experiences, including numerous Zagat-rated restaurants and AAA Four Diamond hotels, particularly in major U.S. markets. Bloomspot's approach involves utilizing customer data to effectively target and engage potential users, thereby maximizing the appeal of its offerings.

Virtustream

Series B in 2011
Virtustream Inc. is a provider of enterprise-class cloud software and services, specializing in the migration and operation of mission-critical applications for a diverse range of clients, including enterprises, government entities, and service providers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a secure cloud platform that supports hybrid cloud deployments, various hypervisors, and a consumption-based pricing model. Its notable offerings include the xStream Cloud Management platform, which facilitates private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloud Cover, a suite of managed services aimed at enhancing application performance in the cloud. Additionally, Virtustream provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions, cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and professional services encompassing cloud strategy and migration. The company operates data centers in the United States and Europe and has a global presence with sales offices in major cities worldwide. Virtustream has established a strategic partnership with SAP National Security Services to enhance its service offerings.

Digital Signal

Series C in 2011
Digital Signal, founded in 2001 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, specializes in three-dimensional long-range facial recognition technology tailored for both government and commercial clients. The company develops LIDAR-based biometric solutions designed to identify non-cooperative individuals and detect faces in crowded environments. Its technology offers comprehensive identity intelligence, encompassing enrollment, monitoring, and identity analytics. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of 3D facial scanning, Digital Signal's solutions can accurately identify subjects in motion or at various angles, even when wearing sunglasses, which enhances surveillance efficiency and effectiveness. The company also provides customized applications to meet specific customer requirements.

Virtustream

Series A in 2011
Virtustream Inc. is a provider of enterprise-class cloud software and services, specializing in the migration and operation of mission-critical applications for a diverse range of clients, including enterprises, government entities, and service providers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a secure cloud platform that supports hybrid cloud deployments, various hypervisors, and a consumption-based pricing model. Its notable offerings include the xStream Cloud Management platform, which facilitates private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloud Cover, a suite of managed services aimed at enhancing application performance in the cloud. Additionally, Virtustream provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions, cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and professional services encompassing cloud strategy and migration. The company operates data centers in the United States and Europe and has a global presence with sales offices in major cities worldwide. Virtustream has established a strategic partnership with SAP National Security Services to enhance its service offerings.

Tilera

Series D in 2011
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera offers a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which provides high-performance computing for various embedded applications. The company also develops multicore software development tools and production boards, such as TILExpress PCIe cards, to support its processors. Tilera's innovations aim to meet the processing and power needs of modern digital and wireless infrastructures.

AccessSportsMedia.com

Series C in 2011
Access Sports Media (formerly Access 360 Media) is a multi-platform media network that connects young adult consumers (12-34) with the products they seek. Access Sports Media works with national advertisers to reach this audience and leading young adult retail chains to create fully integrated marketing programs that combine in-store, online, and mobile media elements.

Millennial Media

Series D in 2011
Millennial Media Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile advertising solutions, catering to advertisers and developers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a range of services that enable advertisers to effectively reach and engage their target audiences across various mobile devices. Its offerings include a demand-side platform for direct inventory access, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for designing advertisements. Millennial Media also supports developers with software development kits for various ad formats, ad serving capabilities, and mediation tools that optimize ad requests from multiple sources. Additionally, the company operates MYDAS, a mobile advertising technology that identifies unique users and tailors ad delivery based on interests and behaviors. Millennial Media serves a significant portion of leading advertisers and is recognized for providing an attractive monetization platform for app developers and publishers.

Endgame

Series A in 2010
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

Teranetics

Venture Round in 2010
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Brickstream

Venture Round in 2010
Brickstream pioneered customer behavior measurement technology that automatically captures and analyzes consumer activity in brick-and-mortar settings. Brickstream holds numerous patents, and dedicates significant resources to the ongoing research and development that keeps the company at the forefront of this market and extends the technology's value and efficiency. Brickstream's use of discrete in-store video and sensor technology, combined with patented BehaviorIQ™ technology, provides clients with comprehensive, non-biased information about their customers' experiences inside company locations: when they come in, where they go, how long they wait, if they make a purchase, and more.

Imagine Communications

Venture Round in 2010
Imagine Communications, Inc. specializes in digital video processing and edge multiplexing solutions aimed at enhancing the broadcasting capabilities of its clients. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a range of products, including the ICE video platform, ICE broadcast system, ICE SDV system, and ICE VOD system. These solutions facilitate services such as IPTV, wireless video, and over-the-top Internet video, while improving bandwidth efficiency and enabling on-demand, interactive, and personalized television experiences. The company's technology is designed to empower content providers, cable operators, and digital broadcast and VOD system operators. Additionally, Imagine Communications has research and development and engineering operations located in Israel, further enhancing its innovative capabilities in the media and entertainment sectors.

ExteNet Systems

Venture Round in 2010
ExteNet Systems is a provider of advanced connectivity solutions, specializing in mobile network infrastructure for various clients, including mobile network operators, real estate owners, enterprises, municipalities, and rural carriers. The company designs and deploys outdoor small cell and distributed antenna systems (DAS) to enhance wireless communication in diverse environments such as sports venues, convention centers, commercial buildings, college campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, and transit systems. By offering mobility and fiber connectivity that supports multiple carriers and standards-based technologies, ExteNet enables clients to achieve reliable geographic coverage in areas where traditional implementation may be challenging or expensive.

Millennial Media

Series C in 2009
Millennial Media Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile advertising solutions, catering to advertisers and developers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a range of services that enable advertisers to effectively reach and engage their target audiences across various mobile devices. Its offerings include a demand-side platform for direct inventory access, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for designing advertisements. Millennial Media also supports developers with software development kits for various ad formats, ad serving capabilities, and mediation tools that optimize ad requests from multiple sources. Additionally, the company operates MYDAS, a mobile advertising technology that identifies unique users and tailors ad delivery based on interests and behaviors. Millennial Media serves a significant portion of leading advertisers and is recognized for providing an attractive monetization platform for app developers and publishers.

Virtustream

Series A in 2009
Virtustream Inc. is a provider of enterprise-class cloud software and services, specializing in the migration and operation of mission-critical applications for a diverse range of clients, including enterprises, government entities, and service providers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a secure cloud platform that supports hybrid cloud deployments, various hypervisors, and a consumption-based pricing model. Its notable offerings include the xStream Cloud Management platform, which facilitates private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloud Cover, a suite of managed services aimed at enhancing application performance in the cloud. Additionally, Virtustream provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions, cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and professional services encompassing cloud strategy and migration. The company operates data centers in the United States and Europe and has a global presence with sales offices in major cities worldwide. Virtustream has established a strategic partnership with SAP National Security Services to enhance its service offerings.

Approva

Series E in 2009
Approva is a leading provider of continuous controls monitoring software, recognized for its effectiveness in automating IT and financial controls across major enterprise applications, including Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP. The company's software is utilized by major audit and advisory firms, as well as a range of prominent corporations such as Bayer, DirecTV, Honeywell, Kraft, Northrop Grumman, Siemens, and T-Mobile. By implementing Approva's solutions, organizations can enhance their governance, risk, and compliance efforts, effectively reducing risk, preventing fraud, lowering compliance costs, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

Intelliworks

Series D in 2009
Intelliworks is a provider of relationship management and marketing software specifically tailored for higher education institutions. Since its establishment in 2001, the company has developed a comprehensive web-based solution that assists college admissions and enrollment professionals in enhancing their recruitment and marketing efforts. The Intelliworks platform encompasses various functionalities, including contact management, email marketing, program and course registration, event management, and campaign reporting. Additionally, the Intelliworks Social Marketing feature, launched in 2009, connects admissions departments directly with prospective students through popular social media networks. The company's tools are designed to facilitate purposeful connections between institutions and students, ultimately supporting enrollment management and admissions processes.

Enpirion

Series E in 2009
Enpirion designs and manufactures a range of innovative switch-mode DC-DC converters that integrate inductors, distinguishing their products in the power management sector. By addressing common issues related to inductor layout and placement, Enpirion enhances reliability while minimizing footprint, component count, and noise in power conversion. Their chipsets cater to a variety of applications, including high-volume consumer electronics such as mobile phones, portable gaming devices, and personal media players, as well as data networking, telecommunications, and computing systems. The company focuses on delivering high-frequency, high-efficiency power management solutions that meet stringent power requirements, facilitating the development of stable and efficient electronic systems.

WiNetworks

Series D in 2009
WiNetworks, Inc. specializes in the development and integration of WiMAX network technologies, catering to both mobile and land-line communications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a variety of products under its Win-Max system, including compact base stations, customer premise equipment, and relay stations. Additionally, WiNetworks offers multi-service gateways that facilitate integration with various home wiring systems, such as telephone, coaxial, power lines, and wireless connections. The company focuses on serving broadband wireless access providers as well as residential and small office/home office users. Its Win-Max products are designed using a system-on-chip approach, enabling the creation of cost-effective and compact base stations that are easy to install on various structures. WiNetworks has established regional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia to support its global operations.

Teliris

Venture Round in 2009
Teliris specializes in visual collaboration services and products aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration through telepresence and videoconferencing technology. Utilizing its lightweight Lentaris platform, the company offers end-to-end managed services and immersive video solutions that cater to a variety of settings, from boardrooms to desktops. Teliris also focuses on ensuring cloud-based interoperability, allowing seamless integration across its customers' video infrastructures. Through these offerings, Teliris helps organizations drive value and improve interaction within their teams globally.

Rivermine Software

Series D in 2009
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in providing software solutions that automate the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company offers a comprehensive Telecom Expense Management (TEM) software suite designed to streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, auditing, inventory management, and network optimization. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains a repository of wired, wireless, and data networking assets; the Service Order Manager, which tracks telecom orders from request to provisioning; the Finance Manager, which automates invoice processing and cost allocation; and Rivermine Clarity, which offers insights into telecom expenditure through various analytical tools. Additionally, Rivermine provides managed services that encompass telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and invoice handling. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication spending for its clients.

Envysion

Series C in 2008
Envysion is a provider of web-based video management software tailored for video surveillance applications, primarily serving the quick-service restaurant and retail sectors. The company specializes in Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS), which enhances traditional Software as a Service (SaaS) by offering centralized management of software upgrades and facilitating the management of distributed video systems across multiple locations. Envysion's platform allows organizations to access live and recorded video from numerous sites, transforming video surveillance into a strategic management tool. By integrating video with business applications such as Point-of-Sale systems, Envysion delivers actionable insights that improve operational performance and support loss prevention efforts, ultimately helping companies enhance profitability through effective video-driven business intelligence.

ExteNet Systems

Debt Financing in 2008
ExteNet Systems is a provider of advanced connectivity solutions, specializing in mobile network infrastructure for various clients, including mobile network operators, real estate owners, enterprises, municipalities, and rural carriers. The company designs and deploys outdoor small cell and distributed antenna systems (DAS) to enhance wireless communication in diverse environments such as sports venues, convention centers, commercial buildings, college campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, and transit systems. By offering mobility and fiber connectivity that supports multiple carriers and standards-based technologies, ExteNet enables clients to achieve reliable geographic coverage in areas where traditional implementation may be challenging or expensive.

Turbine

Series C in 2008
Turbine creates and operates online games. It is one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine's online games include The Lord of the Rings Online, Shadows of Angmar, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Stormreach and Asheron's Call.

mindSHIFT Technologies

Series E in 2008
mindSHIFT Technologies specializes in managed IT services and cloud solutions tailored for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including information technology outsourcing, voice-over-internet protocol, off-site data backups, help desk support, remote access, and hosted exchange services. Additionally, mindSHIFT provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, e-business applications, managed hosting, archiving, server monitoring, and management. With a focus on creating affordable and proactive IT environments, mindSHIFT is accredited by the MSP Alliance and recognized as one of the leading managed services providers globally.

Intelliworks

Series C in 2008
Intelliworks is a provider of relationship management and marketing software specifically tailored for higher education institutions. Since its establishment in 2001, the company has developed a comprehensive web-based solution that assists college admissions and enrollment professionals in enhancing their recruitment and marketing efforts. The Intelliworks platform encompasses various functionalities, including contact management, email marketing, program and course registration, event management, and campaign reporting. Additionally, the Intelliworks Social Marketing feature, launched in 2009, connects admissions departments directly with prospective students through popular social media networks. The company's tools are designed to facilitate purposeful connections between institutions and students, ultimately supporting enrollment management and admissions processes.

Gizmoz

Series B in 2008
Gizmoz specializes in proprietary patented 3D and animation technology that enables users to create realistic 3D characters from a single face photo. The company is recognized as a leader in 3D face-mapping technology, face manipulation, and automatic face detection, holding several patents and pending patents in these areas. Gizmoz offers a central service for designing, managing, and transporting digital avatars suitable for deployment in various platforms, including virtual worlds, online and console games, social networks, video clips, greeting cards, and mobile applications. Additionally, Gizmoz provides professional modeling and animation tools, catering to diverse creative needs.

WiNetworks

Series C in 2008
WiNetworks, Inc. specializes in the development and integration of WiMAX network technologies, catering to both mobile and land-line communications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a variety of products under its Win-Max system, including compact base stations, customer premise equipment, and relay stations. Additionally, WiNetworks offers multi-service gateways that facilitate integration with various home wiring systems, such as telephone, coaxial, power lines, and wireless connections. The company focuses on serving broadband wireless access providers as well as residential and small office/home office users. Its Win-Max products are designed using a system-on-chip approach, enabling the creation of cost-effective and compact base stations that are easy to install on various structures. WiNetworks has established regional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia to support its global operations.

Teranetics

Series D in 2008
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Hillcrest Labs

Series D in 2008
Hillcrest Laboratories is a prominent global supplier of motion processing solutions that utilize MEMS sensors to capture and interpret human and mechanical movement. These advanced technologies enable interaction with various devices and enhance products across consumer technology and industrial sectors. The company is well-known for its contributions to the Smart TV market, having developed HoME, the first pointer-based interactive media system, and the award-winning Loop remote control. Its client base includes notable names such as LG, Roku, and TCL. In addition to its Smart TV roots, Hillcrest has broadened its focus to serve the smartphone and mobile device industries, license technology to leading gaming systems, and provide solutions for virtual reality applications. The company has garnered multiple awards, including several CES Innovations Awards and recognition from PC World and Popular Mechanics. Founded in 2001 in Rockville, Maryland, by Dan Simpkins, Hillcrest Labs is supported by investors such as NEA, Columbia Capital, and Grotech Capital.

GTS Central Europe

Private Equity Round in 2008
GTS Central Europe, owned by Deutsche Telekom, is a prominent telecommunications service provider in Central and Eastern Europe, specializing in integrated telecommunications services for over 20 years. The company offers a range of solutions, including fixed voice, data, internet protocol, multiprotocol label switching, and broadband services, primarily targeting business customers, telecommunications carriers, mobile operators, and content providers. With a commitment to service excellence, GTS serves approximately 35,000 clients, including businesses and government institutions, by delivering secure and reliable communication solutions that enable effective operations and growth. As technology evolves, GTS Central Europe remains focused on helping its clients adapt and expand their capabilities.

Mobile Posse

Series B in 2007
Mobile Posse, Inc. specializes in mobile content discovery solutions designed to enhance the user experience for wireless carriers and device manufacturers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in New York, the company offers the Firstly Mobile™ platform, which delivers engaging curated content directly to users' smartphones without the need for traditional search methods. This frictionless approach not only improves consumer engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase advertising revenues. Mobile Posse's offerings include a customer relationship management solution for direct outreach and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profit-generating assets. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc., further solidifying its position in the mobile advertising economy.

Millennial Media

Series B in 2007
Millennial Media Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile advertising solutions, catering to advertisers and developers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a range of services that enable advertisers to effectively reach and engage their target audiences across various mobile devices. Its offerings include a demand-side platform for direct inventory access, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for designing advertisements. Millennial Media also supports developers with software development kits for various ad formats, ad serving capabilities, and mediation tools that optimize ad requests from multiple sources. Additionally, the company operates MYDAS, a mobile advertising technology that identifies unique users and tailors ad delivery based on interests and behaviors. Millennial Media serves a significant portion of leading advertisers and is recognized for providing an attractive monetization platform for app developers and publishers.

Vubiquity

Series C in 2007
Vubiquity, Inc., formerly known as Avail Media, is a leading global provider of multiplatform video services. The company specializes in content processing and distribution, offering services such as Video On Demand (VOD), advanced advertising, and creative services. It manages over 28,000 hours of content monthly from more than 340 content providers, reaching over 75 million households through nearly 300 service providers across 39 territories and in 15 languages. Vubiquity's capabilities include subscriber authentication, programming and delivery of ad content, and comprehensive asset management. Additionally, it provides data analytics and creative services for brand development and on-screen graphics. Founded in 2006 and based in Burbank, California, Vubiquity operates as a subsidiary of Amdocs Limited since 2018.

Imagine Communications

Series B in 2007
Imagine Communications, Inc. specializes in digital video processing and edge multiplexing solutions aimed at enhancing the broadcasting capabilities of its clients. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a range of products, including the ICE video platform, ICE broadcast system, ICE SDV system, and ICE VOD system. These solutions facilitate services such as IPTV, wireless video, and over-the-top Internet video, while improving bandwidth efficiency and enabling on-demand, interactive, and personalized television experiences. The company's technology is designed to empower content providers, cable operators, and digital broadcast and VOD system operators. Additionally, Imagine Communications has research and development and engineering operations located in Israel, further enhancing its innovative capabilities in the media and entertainment sectors.

mindSHIFT Technologies

Series D in 2007
mindSHIFT Technologies specializes in managed IT services and cloud solutions tailored for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including information technology outsourcing, voice-over-internet protocol, off-site data backups, help desk support, remote access, and hosted exchange services. Additionally, mindSHIFT provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, e-business applications, managed hosting, archiving, server monitoring, and management. With a focus on creating affordable and proactive IT environments, mindSHIFT is accredited by the MSP Alliance and recognized as one of the leading managed services providers globally.

Zayo Group

Venture Round in 2007
Zayo Group is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, government agencies, and large enterprises in various sectors such as healthcare. The company specializes in delivering both lit services and dark fiber products, ensuring robust connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo Group offers carrier-neutral colocation facilities and cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing connectivity options for its customers and enabling them to improve their operational capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Zayo Group supports the advancement of its clients' capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment.

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.

Rivermine Software

Series C in 2007
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in providing software solutions that automate the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company offers a comprehensive Telecom Expense Management (TEM) software suite designed to streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, auditing, inventory management, and network optimization. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains a repository of wired, wireless, and data networking assets; the Service Order Manager, which tracks telecom orders from request to provisioning; the Finance Manager, which automates invoice processing and cost allocation; and Rivermine Clarity, which offers insights into telecom expenditure through various analytical tools. Additionally, Rivermine provides managed services that encompass telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and invoice handling. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication spending for its clients.

Ruckus Network

Series B in 2007
Ruckus Network is a multimedia network that provides online digital entertainment services to college students. It enables college students to download and stream free and legal music from various artists. Ruckus Network was founded in 2003 and is based in Herndon, Virginia.

Avail Media

Series A in 2007
Avail Media is the emerging leader in providing managed content services and technologies delivered through a fully integrated head end infrastructure, for the profitable deployment of IP video. Through a combination of best-of-breed technologies Avail Media offers a complete end- to-end platform to serve a broad array of customers. Avail Media possesses a large content rights library of over 300 channel from national programmers, including premier content from programmers such as ABC-Disney, Turner, NBC- Universal, MTV Networks, Fox Networks, Discovery, and many others. Avail Media now offers the broadest and deepest set of services, technologies and solutions among its competitors.

Ruckus

Series B in 2007
Ruckus Network Inc. is a college-only digital entertainment service that provides students with access to a vast library of over 3.2 million licensed music tracks, alongside a selection of Hollywood films, cult classics, independent movies, TV shows, and music videos. The platform is designed to foster social connections among students who share similar interests in music and entertainment, enabling them to explore, connect, and share their preferences with peers both on their campus and across the country. Ruckus continually evolves its media offerings, enhancing the value it provides to its members. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company is supported by technology investment firms that focus on nurturing businesses with significant growth potential. Ruckus also boasts a dedicated field operations team that offers a range of services and support, positioning the company as a valuable partner for building a digital network and strengthening campus communities.

Vubiquity

Series B in 2007
Vubiquity, Inc., formerly known as Avail Media, is a leading global provider of multiplatform video services. The company specializes in content processing and distribution, offering services such as Video On Demand (VOD), advanced advertising, and creative services. It manages over 28,000 hours of content monthly from more than 340 content providers, reaching over 75 million households through nearly 300 service providers across 39 territories and in 15 languages. Vubiquity's capabilities include subscriber authentication, programming and delivery of ad content, and comprehensive asset management. Additionally, it provides data analytics and creative services for brand development and on-screen graphics. Founded in 2006 and based in Burbank, California, Vubiquity operates as a subsidiary of Amdocs Limited since 2018.

Gizmoz

Series A in 2007
Gizmoz specializes in proprietary patented 3D and animation technology that enables users to create realistic 3D characters from a single face photo. The company is recognized as a leader in 3D face-mapping technology, face manipulation, and automatic face detection, holding several patents and pending patents in these areas. Gizmoz offers a central service for designing, managing, and transporting digital avatars suitable for deployment in various platforms, including virtual worlds, online and console games, social networks, video clips, greeting cards, and mobile applications. Additionally, Gizmoz provides professional modeling and animation tools, catering to diverse creative needs.

Wireless CCTV

Series A in 2007
Wireless CCTV LLC (WCCTV) was established in 2001 and has since become a leader in the field of mobile surveillance solutions. The company specializes in rapid deployment surveillance systems, including portable CCTV cameras, body cameras, and site security cameras, all designed to operate efficiently over 4G LTE networks. WCCTV was the first to receive certification from Verizon Wireless for its video transmission products, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the industry. With its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the company originally began in the UK and has built a global network of distributors and partners. WCCTV focuses on delivering customer-centric products and comprehensive support services, catering primarily to sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, retail, transport, and construction, thereby enhancing security measures for its clients.
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