Comdisco Ventures, based in Rosemont, Illinois, was a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, primarily in technology companies. It also invested in software, communications, hardware, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical devices. The firm provided venture leases, venture debt, and direct equity financing to venture capital-backed companies. Additionally, it offered equipment leasing, disaster recovery, and continuity services.
Performance Marketing Brands, Inc. specializes in managing online rewards programs that provide users with incentives for their shopping activities. By operating a variety of distinct websites, PMB enables consumers to earn money back on their purchases, enhancing the overall shopping experience. The company's focus on rewarding customer loyalty through these programs positions it as a leader in the performance marketing space.
Active Network
Series F in 2008
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.
Active Network
Series E in 2007
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.
Veraz Networks
Venture Round in 2007
Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products that include bandwidth optimization tools, such as the I-Gate 4000 family of media gateways and session bandwidth optimizers, as well as digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products feature the ControlSwitch product family, network-adaptive border controllers, and session border controllers, all designed to facilitate the transport, conversion, and management of voice and data traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its core products, Veraz Networks provides hardware and software maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services. The company markets its offerings through a direct sales force and various indirect sales channels, enabling the delivery of converged voice-data services across packet-based networks.
Active Network
Series D in 2006
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.
Covigo
Venture Round in 2002
Covigo specializes in developing multi-channel application platforms that enable operators and enterprises to efficiently create and deploy mobile, web, and portal applications. Its software is designed to help organizations reduce costs and improve productivity while adapting to evolving technologies and user requirements. Covigo's product offerings include the Mobility Suite for Enterprises, which allows companies to develop offline and online applications for various devices, ensuring continued operation without network connectivity. Additionally, the Mobility Suite for Operators supports telecommunications providers in quickly launching rich wireless data services and optimizing offerings through business analytics. The Portal Enhancement Suite further assists enterprises in creating personalized, user-friendly access to business processes and information. Covigo's solutions emphasize rapid development, scalability, and flexibility, catering to the needs of IT organizations and system integrators.
CENiX
Debt Financing in 2001
CENiX, inc. is a designer and automated manufacture of next generation high-speed optoelectronic interfaces.
NetVmg
Series B in 2001
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software that enhances internet performance for businesses, helping them meet objectives like cost reduction and improved application performance. The company offers a range of hardware platforms, including the FCP 500 designed for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 tailored for smaller sites. Founded in May 2000, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation in 2003. It focuses on optimizing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic management across various networks, providing clients with enhanced control and reliability for mission-critical traffic.
Speedera Networks
Venture Round in 2001
Speedera Networks, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company specializes in distributed application hosting and content delivery services, catering to both industry and government sectors. It offers a range of on-demand services designed to address challenges related to performance, scalability, availability, and security of distributed applications and websites. In 2005, Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc.
Sigma Networks
Series A in 2001
Sigma Networks Open Source VoIP Solutions.
Array Networks
Series A in 2001
Array Networks, Inc. is a network functions platform company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company specializes in providing purpose-built systems for hosting virtual networking and security functions globally. Its offerings include application delivery controllers for server and link load balancing, secure access gateways for controlling access to various applications and networks, and wide area network (WAN) optimization controllers. Additionally, Array Networks provides SSL visibility solutions, web application firewalls, and monitoring systems that convert application traffic into actionable intelligence. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including cloud service providers, enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. With a workforce of over 250 employees and a strong presence in regions such as India, the United States, Japan, and China, Array Networks is recognized as a leader in application acceleration, secure access, and cloud service delivery.
Ignite Sports Media
Venture Round in 2001
Ignite Sports Media partners with sports properties and media companies to provide targeted convergence media destinations for sports fans. From sports teams and leagues, Ignite licenses exclusive Internet media rights to create team- oriented Internet destinations that increase fan involvement and provide highly targeted, interactive relationships between teams, their sponsors and fans. For media companies, Ignite serves as an Internet media partner, producing custom sports destination sites for newspapers, broadcast networks, television and radio stations, and Internet portals. Included among Ignite's media clients are America Online, AltaVista, Zip2, and GolfServ.com. Ignite's quality content comes from leading sources, including SportsTicker, the Associated Press, Pro Sports Xchange and the company's major sports team partners.
Ocular Networks
Series B in 2001
Ocular Networks, Inc. develops optical network equipment.
Surgient Networks
Series B in 2001
Surgient, Inc. specializes in self-service virtualization automation and lab management solutions, primarily through its Virtual Automation Platform. This platform enables enterprise IT organizations to deliver self-service computing resources to users, supporting applications such as software quality assurance, training, sales, and marketing. Additionally, Surgient Cloud Express integrates cloud computing technology to assist organizations in deploying on-premise cloud infrastructures. The company offers a range of services including solution design and architecture, capacity planning, software installation, configuration, and training for both administrators and end-users. Surgient serves a diverse array of industries, including hospitality, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, insurance, software, financial services, healthcare, telecom, and hardware. Founded in 1999, Surgient is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Wavesmith Networks
Debt Financing 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.
Magma Design Automation
Venture Round in 2001
Magma Design Automation, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software products and services aimed at optimizing the design and production of integrated circuits across various industries, including communications, computing, and consumer electronics. The company offers a comprehensive digital integrated solution that streamlines the chip development cycle, encompassing initial design through to physical implementation. Magma's primary offerings include the Talus family of products, the Tekton static timing analyzer, and the QCP extractor, as well as the Quartz suite for sign-off and verification. These tools work seamlessly together to create an integrated design and verification flow, effectively merging previously distinct processes of logic design, physical design, and analysis. Additionally, Magma's Titan platform supports custom integrated chip design, providing a cohesive solution for mixed-signal projects.
iPass
Venture Round in 2000
iPass Inc. is a provider of mobile connectivity services, offering cloud-based solutions that enable customers to access a vast Wi-Fi network. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, iPass operates the world's largest Wi-Fi network, featuring over 57 million hotspots across more than 120 countries, including locations such as airports, hotels, and train stations. The company's SmartConnect platform simplifies the Wi-Fi experience by automatically connecting users to the most suitable hotspot, ensuring secure and seamless access on any mobile device. iPass serves a diverse clientele, including Mobile Network Operators and Virtual Network Operators, providing them with tools to enhance connectivity and create additional revenue streams. As a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation, iPass continues to focus on delivering reliable, unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity for its customers.
Kymata
Venture Round in 2000
Kymata Ltd. designs and manufactures optical equipment components.
LightCross
Venture Round in 2000
LightCross, Inc specializes in the development of advanced optical networking components through proprietary technologies that leverage well-established silicon integrated circuit fabrication processes. The company creates dynamic optical modules that integrate active optics and electronics onto a single silicon chip. These modules offer significant advantages in terms of cost, size, speed, and power efficiency compared to traditional silica-based optical components. By increasing the number of functions per chip and utilizing innovative dynamic optical power management, filtering, and routing techniques, LightCross aims to set new benchmarks in the industry and address the limitations of first-generation optical devices.
Silicon Access Networks
Series C in 2000
Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.
OpenTable
Series C in 2000
OpenTable is an online restaurant booking service founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a platform that allows guests to discover and reserve tables at restaurants, facilitating connections between diners and eateries. OpenTable operates multiple websites and mobile applications, enabling users to find restaurants and make reservations easily. Its services are available internationally, and the company continues to expand its presence through various teams and offices worldwide, enhancing the dining experience for users and supporting restaurants in reaching their communities.
comScore
Venture Round in 2000
comScore, Inc. is an information and analytics company that specializes in measuring audiences, consumer behavior, and advertising across various media platforms worldwide. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products and services, such as Media Metrix and Mobile Metrix for measuring web and app performance, Video Metrix for tracking digital video consumption alongside TV metrics, and Plan Metrix for consumer lifestyle insights. Additionally, comScore offers validated Campaign Essentials, which ensures the visibility and safety of digital ad impressions, and Campaign Ratings for evaluating cross-platform campaigns. Its offerings also include TV Essentials, StationView Essentials, and OnDemand Essentials for understanding viewing patterns and transactional tracking. Furthermore, the company provides analytics and optimization tools for advertising campaigns and brand protection. comScore's capabilities extend to movie reporting and analytics, delivering insights into box office performance and audience trends. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, comScore serves over 3,200 clients across more than 75 countries, positioning itself as a leader in audience measurement and analytics.
iPass
Venture Round in 2000
iPass Inc. is a provider of mobile connectivity services, offering cloud-based solutions that enable customers to access a vast Wi-Fi network. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, iPass operates the world's largest Wi-Fi network, featuring over 57 million hotspots across more than 120 countries, including locations such as airports, hotels, and train stations. The company's SmartConnect platform simplifies the Wi-Fi experience by automatically connecting users to the most suitable hotspot, ensuring secure and seamless access on any mobile device. iPass serves a diverse clientele, including Mobile Network Operators and Virtual Network Operators, providing them with tools to enhance connectivity and create additional revenue streams. As a subsidiary of Pareteum Corporation, iPass continues to focus on delivering reliable, unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity for its customers.
GolfServ Online
Series A in 2000
GolfServ Online provides its clients with golf-related online content and services. It helps websites attract golfers and keeps them returning frequently. It also enables websites to improve advertising, sponsorship, and e-commerce opportunities in a demographic market by providing a network of more than 180 websites with personalized, fully-branded golf content and services. GolfServ Online’s primary product allows golfers to track their handicap and playing performance, schedule tee-times, find detailed information on over 17,000 golf courses worldwide, obtain private lessons from various golf professionals, and more. Founded in 1998, it is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Annuncio Software
Venture Round in 2000
Annuncio Software is an IT-based marketing company that provides customer interaction software and services. The company offers a suite of e-marketing applications that allows business users to define, automate, and, analyze personalized marketing campaigns and merchandising programs. Annuncio Software was founded by Maurizio Gianola and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
eConvergent
Series B in 2000
eConvergent, founded in 1999 and based in Pleasanton, California, specializes in developing software solutions that enhance customer relationship management (CRM) for businesses. The company's flagship product, eMerge, is a CRM integration platform that enables organizations to collect and store customer data from various sources, providing employees with the necessary tools to access this information effectively. eConvergent assists e-businesses and enterprise subsidiaries in building robust eCRM sales, marketing, and customer service infrastructures, thereby empowering clients to leverage the internet for better customer engagement and market outreach. In 2002, eConvergent was acquired by Boulder Ventures.
SirenServ
Venture Round in 2000
SirenServ develops and licenses web content and tools for websites and wireless carriers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It offers GolfServ, a golf channel that provides golf content and services to a network of sites and enables the users to track their handicap and playing performance, find information on golf courses, book tee times online, access equipment information, and view lessons from golf authorities. SirenServ was formerly known as GolfServ Online.
SiteSmith
Series C in 2000
SiteSmith is a provider of internet infrastructure management services, catering to both start-ups and established e-businesses. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company specializes in building and operating reliable, scalable, and secure internet sites. SiteSmith offers a range of services, including website development, network management, systems management, and hosting. Its solutions encompass the design and architecture of websites, hardware and software installation, and network connectivity. Additionally, SiteSmith provides ongoing management through comprehensive 24/7 monitoring, security services, and fail-over systems, enabling e-businesses to efficiently manage complex internet sites and services on an outsourced basis. The company was acquired by AboveNet.
Speedera Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Speedera Networks, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company specializes in distributed application hosting and content delivery services, catering to both industry and government sectors. It offers a range of on-demand services designed to address challenges related to performance, scalability, availability, and security of distributed applications and websites. In 2005, Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc.
Cogent Communications
Series B in 2000
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
EXP
Venture Round in 2000
EXP is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and design. It offers a wide range of services, including building science, structural engineering, lighting design, technology integration, intelligent building systems, project management, and infrastructure development. Additionally, EXP provides mission support services, ensuring secure and efficient operations for its clients. The company serves both public and private sectors, focusing on the built and natural environments.
BroadSoft
Series B in 2000
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.
iProperty.com
Venture Round in 2000
iProperty.com provides technology and services that empower real estate professionals to evolve in a changing industry. Their comprehensive Internet tools streamline the home buying and selling processes, while enabling brokers to retain local control of the homeownership cycle. They currently have three locations in the Midwest. Their 30,000-square-foot headquarters facility is in Indianapolis, as well as most of their major departments. Development, Testing and Customer Service are primarily located in their Bloomington, Ind., office. Their MLS division, RISCO, is based in Kansas City. Their workforce thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and industry-focused competition. Every one of their team members contributes their creativity and determination to make the company what it is. They're growing at warp speed and the tremendous energy and initiative of their people is what drives this momentum. Their office environment — complete with fun rooms, overstuffed couches and games — keeps spirits high and creative juices flowing. iProperty advertises broadly in many national media outlets, including National Relocation & Real Estate Magazine/RIS Media, Mortgage Technology, Realtor Magazine, California Real Estate Magazine, Metro Chicago Real Estate, Inman News, and Real Estate Professional. They also are implementing direct mail initiatives targeting the major associations and top 500 brokers in the country. And they conduct consumer-based campaigns in regions where the Chorus Real Estate Management Engine is deployed.
Market-Touch Corp
Venture Round in 2000
Market-Touch Corp., a provider of sales and marketing effectiveness systems.
LiveVault
Venture Round in 2000
LiveVault Corporation specializes in cloud-based data backup and recovery solutions for businesses and organizations in North America. The company provides a range of services including offsite protection alongside local backup, web-based access to safeguarded data, and agentless backup for systems connected via LAN. Its infrastructure features mirrored data centers to ensure data recoverability, and it adheres to various regulatory standards such as HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and GLBA. LiveVault’s offerings include automated, turnkey backup services delivered over the Internet or private networks, ensuring uninterrupted remote data protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including small to mid-sized businesses and enterprises with remote offices. Founded in 1993 and based in Los Angeles, LiveVault also operates data centers in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Ontario, Canada. It was previously known as Network Integrity, Inc. before rebranding in February 2000 and operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.
Mobilocity
Series A in 2000
Mobilocity is a provider of telecom management services tailored for the wireless data communications industry. The company specializes in market research, conferences, and awards programs, as well as writing services focused on mobile and wireless enterprises. Additionally, Mobilocity offers professional services that aim to enhance business value through the strategic application of technology. Their expertise encompasses website development, mobile strategy, custom application development, and systems integration. By enabling clients to effectively integrate technologies, Mobilocity helps organizations operate more efficiently, communicate seamlessly, and collaborate more effectively.
TheMoment
Series C in 2000
@TheMoment provides a range of web-based trading solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in San Mateo, California.
BenefitPoint
Series B in 2000
BenefitPoint is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in employee benefits infrastructure. It provides a range of hosted integrated applications designed for the distribution and management of group insurance and financial products. The company develops software that supports customer relationship management and procurement, catering to brokers, consultants, carriers, and general agents in the insurance industry.
Urban Media
Debt Financing in 2000
Urban Media is an innovative on-site service provider that offers free broadband access to businesses, enhancing their ability to engage in the internet economy. By implementing a robust broadband network infrastructure, including Fiber-to-the-Floor technology, Urban Media equips buildings with essential e-business services, applications, and content through its UrbanCenter platform. This comprehensive approach allows businesses in Urban Media-enabled buildings to improve their competitive edge in the business-to-business e-commerce landscape. Additionally, the services provided help building owners and managers boost revenue and decrease tenant turnover, creating a mutually beneficial environment for all stakeholders involved.
eSociety
Venture Round in 2000
eSociety is an internet company that offers trade associations with technology solutions to interact with their customers and suppliers.
Mahi Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Mahi Networks is a provider of optical transport, switching, and aggregation solutions for multiple system operators and cable wireline carriers globally. Based in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company focuses on enabling service providers to transition to a simpler and more cost-effective networking infrastructure. Mahi Networks' flagship product, the Mahi Mi7, is a robust 320 Gbit multi-service switching system, complemented by the Vx7 Multi-Service Core Transport System, which features ROADM capabilities. To address the growing demand for IP and SAN services, Mahi has developed a 10-port Multi-Service ADM Transponder supporting a range of client interfaces, as well as a 10G Multi-Service Transponder for high-speed applications. Founded in 1999, Mahi Networks has established itself as a key player in optical networking equipment before being acquired by Meriton Networks, Inc.
Yes Trader
Venture Round in 2000
Yes Trader is a software development company that specializes in electronic trading solutions for global markets. Founded by experienced traders with over 60 years of expertise across various exchanges, the company has created a suite of innovative software products designed to enhance trading efficiency. These products have been refined through years of practical use by proprietary traders, resulting in user-friendly tools that cater to the needs of traders, brokers, and risk managers. Yes Trader's software offers a comprehensive front-end solution that includes advanced order-entry systems and robust risk management features. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless multi-exchange trading and is adaptable for future developments, aiming to provide superior solutions for financial organizations such as hedge funds and investment banks.
Cereva Networks
Series B in 2000
Cereva Networks was a victim of swiftly shrinking corporate IT budgets. The company failed to meet the demand for a start-up large-scale, storage systems. Resulted in abruptly shutting down and laid off 140 employees.
BrightLink Networks
Series C in 2000
BrightLink Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of optical network switching systems. The company begins the marketing and manufacturing of its intelligent optical network system.
Angara Database Systems
Series B in 2000
Angara Database Systems is a provider of online marketing services for consumer-centric e-businesses.
ON24
Series B in 2000
ON24, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based webcasting and virtual communication solutions, primarily focused on demand generation and customer engagement. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a suite of products including the ON24 Platform, ON24 Webcast Elite, and the ON24 Engagement Hub, among others. These solutions facilitate various applications such as product launches, virtual trade shows, and training programs, allowing users to personalize their experiences, interact with presenters, and network with participants. ON24 also provides analytics tools for benchmarking webinar engagement, alongside services for production and media management to enhance audience outreach. Its offerings are designed to integrate seamlessly with major CRM and marketing automation platforms, enabling businesses across diverse sectors, including life sciences, finance, and technology, to optimize their marketing strategies and drive revenue growth. The company serves clients worldwide, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the United States.
NewChannel
Venture Round in 2000
NewChannel delivers a Web-based sales channel that allows sales professionals to proactively engage with the most promising prospects visiting their websites. By qualifying visitors in real time, NewChannel transforms traditional, reactive sales approaches into targeted and interactive strategies, enhancing the efficiency and profitability of e-business sales and marketing efforts. Founded in 1996 and based in Redwood City, California, NewChannel offers a hosted application along with comprehensive implementation, training, and maintenance support to ensure long-term success for its clients. The company is privately held and focuses on providing tools that improve personalization and effectiveness in sales processes.
HighWired.com
Venture Round in 2000
HighWired.com is an online platform focused on high school communities, offering a comprehensive media network with four key channels: school community, student community, sports community, and additional areas of high school life. The platform provides web-publishing tools that facilitate collaboration among students, teachers, advisers, guidance counselors, and coaches. By encompassing various aspects of high school life—including classrooms, extracurricular activities, school newspapers, guidance, and sports—HighWired.com fosters an interactive and engaging online learning environment that supports the diverse needs of its users.
Myteam.com
Series B in 2000
Myteam.com is an online platform dedicated to the amateur sports community, serving players, parents, coaches, league administrators, and fans. It is the first website focused on meeting the diverse needs of this community. The platform offers users a free, secure personal home page that consolidates information from all associated teams and leagues, providing automatic updates. This feature allows members to maintain their personal home pages across different sports and seasons, ensuring continuous access to relevant information and facilitating communication among all stakeholders in amateur sports.
Struxicon
Series A in 2000
Struxicon will revolutionize the way businesses outsource and manage construction projects. Founded in May 1999, Struxicon is the first Internet company combining real-time sub-contract bidding, materials and equipment (M&E) bidding, comprehensive project management capabilities, and an unparalleled range of content for construction businesses. Built on the Internet-based project bidding and management platform of Ultimate Vertical TM, Struxicon offers a unique business-to-business solution that enables management of the entire construction process from planning to closeout. The primary objective of Struxicon is to increase business opportunities for construction related businesses and create efficiencies in their project outsourcing and management processes. Struxicon's technical and Web development team includes the industry's top engineers, designers and programmers from Tanning Technologies. Their web-based platform is built with proven technology from Oracle, Microsoft and Sun, to provide a reliable, scalable and secure environment for B2B commerce online. Struxicon provides construction professionals with a comprehensive, reliable and seamless web platform that brings efficiencies to every aspect of their bidding and management operations. As a clear one-stop alternative, Struxicon will revolutionize the way construction professionals conduct their business.
Veridiem
Series B in 2000
Veridiem Inc is an enterprise software company based in Maynard, Massachusetts, specializing in marketing resource management software. The company provides a range of marketing analysis, operational, and optimization applications tailored for industries such as automotive, consumer packaged goods, and financial services. In addition to its software solutions, Veridiem offers implementation, professional, training, and support services to ensure effective utilization of its products.
Homes.com
Series A in 2000
Homes.com is a rapidly growing online real estate platform that connects homebuyers with agents, facilitating a streamlined process for purchasing, selling, renting, or mortgaging properties. The site offers detailed information on a wide range of real estate options, including residential homes, land, and commercial properties. Homebuyers can access comprehensive neighborhood overviews, school information, and home value estimates, enhancing their decision-making process. The platform empowers real estate agents to provide exceptional service while retaining their commissions, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. With a dedicated team of researchers and photographers, Homes.com ensures that users receive accurate and insightful content, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating the real estate market.
Essential.com
Venture Round in 2000
Essential.com is an energy and communications marketplace.
Excara
Series B in 2000
Excara is a business-to-business online platform that connects buyers and sellers. Excara was formerly known as PurchasingCenter.com. The company was founded in 1999, and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Charitableway
Series B in 2000
Charitableway.com offers tailored online solutions for charity campaigns, non-profit federations, and financial institutions. Specializing in managing online fundraising for not-for-profit organizations, Charitableway facilitates the collection of donations through their online platform.
Silicon Access Networks
Series B in 2000
Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.
OurHouse
Debt Financing in 2000
OurHouse is an established online retailer specializing in hardware products and home decor items. Founded in 1999, the company operates its own e-commerce platform, offering customers a wide range of products along with expert advice. OurHouse has collaborated with Ace Hardware, a prominent retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, to enhance its product offerings and customer service.
Celarix
Series C in 2000
Celarix specializes in providing comprehensive web-based software solutions designed to streamline logistics operations. The company caters to both shippers and transportation service providers, offering tools that integrate various aspects of logistics management, including transactions, connectivity, and data quality. By connecting customers, internal systems, and supply chain partners through advanced messaging technologies, Celarix aims to enhance efficiency and reduce the complexity typically associated with managing disparate information in logistics operations.
Gator.com
Venture Round in 2000
Gator is your smart online companion that fills out forms and remembers passwords.
HomeGain.com
Series C in 2000
HomeGain.com is a prominent online platform based in Walnut Creek, California, that connects real estate agents and brokers with home buyers and sellers. Established in 1999, it offers a variety of free services, including tools to find and compare real estate agents, research home values, and view property listings. The platform provides resources and guidance for homeowners and real estate professionals, featuring customized valuation tools, articles, consumer guides, and financing tools. By utilizing HomeGain's marketing programs, REALTORS® can effectively promote their services and enhance their business reach, making it a key resource in the real estate market.
Placemark Investments
Series B in 2000
Placemark Investments specializes in developing and supporting wealth management solutions tailored for broker/dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and family offices. The company is recognized as a leading independent overlay portfolio manager in the separate account industry, offering Unified Managed Account platforms and retirement solutions. Placemark integrates various investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and ETFs, into customized portfolios, enabling firms to enhance their fee-based business. Additionally, it offers back-office technologies designed to assist money managers, further catering to the needs of high net worth individuals and other clients.
PhotonEx Corp
Series B in 2000
PhotonEx Corp is an optical networking equipment manufacturer.
eGroups
Venture Round in 1999
eGroups, Inc. provided a gathering place on the Internet for groups to send and receive emails, schedule meetings, share files and photos, or have private group chats. eGroups, Inc., was formerly known as FindMail Communications, Inc., and changed its name to eGroups, Inc., in March 2000. eGroups, Inc., was incorporated in 1998 and was based in San Francisco, California. On August 31, 2000, eGroups, Inc. was acquired by [Yahoo! Inc.](/organization/yahoo), and its technology was subsequently incorporated into Yahoo! Groups.
ShoppingList
Venture Round in 1999
ShoppingList is a Fashion company.
Equinix
Venture Round in 1999
Equinix is a global internet company that specializes in data center services, enabling businesses and organizations to connect with customers, employees, and partners through its robust software application platform. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Equinix operates 260 data centers across 71 markets worldwide. The company serves over 10,000 customers, including 2,100 network providers, spanning various sectors such as cloud and IT services, content, network and mobile services, financial services, and enterprise. Approximately 70% of Equinix's revenue is derived from renting space to tenants and related services, while more than 15% comes from interconnection services. The company generates significant revenue across different regions, with 44% from the Americas, 35% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and 21% from Asia-Pacific.
HomeGrocer.com
Series D in 1999
HomeGrocer.com is an online retailer specializing in groceries and consumer products. The company offers a wide range of items, including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, meats, fish, and an extensive selection of non-perishable goods and household essentials. It stocks both well-known brands, such as Kellogg's and Jiffy Pop, as well as newer entries like Kashi cereals and Kraft Easy Mac. HomeGrocer.com aims to provide a comprehensive inventory by offering all varieties of specific brands, such as Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn. Additionally, the platform features regional favorites and specialty items, including hard-to-find products like Zico Pure Coconut Water. With a commitment to natural and organic offerings, HomeGrocer.com introduces consumers to earth-friendly brands such as Immaculate Baking Company and Bear Naked, ensuring a diverse selection for health-conscious shoppers.
Agere Systems
Series B in 1999
Agere Systems is a manufacturer specializing in integrated circuit components for various applications, including telecommunications and data communications. The company, originally established as Lucent ME, focuses on providing multi-protocol solutions that facilitate complex Layer 2 through 7 processing. Agere develops and commercializes patented technologies that enable the construction of programmable routers, switches, and network management equipment. Its products cater to a wide range of clients, including carriers, service providers, and enterprises, allowing them to quickly implement advanced services such as OC-12, OC-48, and Gigabit Ethernet. Additionally, Agere operates in segments related to consumer enterprise and telecommunications, producing integrated circuits for mobile devices, wireless communications, and storage area networks.
Align Technology
Debt Financing in 1999
Align Technology, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners. The company operates in two primary segments: Clear Aligner and Scanners and Services. The Clear Aligner segment includes a range of products tailored for different patient needs, such as Invisalign Full for comprehensive treatment, Invisalign Teen for adolescent patients, and Invisalign Express for simpler cases. Additionally, it provides retention solutions like Vivera retainers and various ancillary products for dental professionals. The Scanners and Services segment features the iTero Scanner, which is utilized for digital impressions and treatment planning across restorative and orthodontic procedures. Align Technology distributes its products globally, with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has become a leader in the clear aligner market, treating millions of patients and training over 230,000 dental professionals worldwide.
Miadora
Series B in 1999
Miadora operates an online business to consumer marketplace for the purchase of luxury jewelry and other accessories. Its products include handbags, earrings, watches, and rings. The company provides jewelry in collections such as bridal, diamond, pearl, gemstone, and signature. Miadora was founded by Julie Schwartz in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Soapstone Networks
Series C in 1999
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Onvia
Debt Financing in 1999
Onvia is a Seattle-based provider of sales intelligence and research services focused on the business-to-government (B2G) marketplace. As a subsidiary of Project Diamond Intermediate Holdings Corporation, Onvia specializes in curating data related to government procurement activities, including contracts, agencies, decision-makers, vendors, and market trends. Its B2G Intelligence System (B2GIS) offers clients access to valuable insights that enhance their ability to identify new market opportunities, analyze trends, and improve procurement efficiency. By leveraging advanced technologies and domain expertise, Onvia aims to resolve complexities in the multi-trillion-dollar B2G marketplace, creating value for private companies, public agencies, and society as a whole.
Edocs
Series B in 1999
Edocs is a U.S.-based company that provides customer self-service and e-billing software solutions. Acquired by Siebel Systems in 2004, Edocs aims to streamline customer interactions and billing processes for businesses. Their software allows users to efficiently manage their accounts and payments online, improving overall customer experience and reducing operational costs. With a focus on digital transformation and automation, Edocs helps companies enhance their customer service capabilities and drive efficiency in their billing operations.
Silicon Metrics
Series B in 1999
Silicon Metrics specializes in developing electronic design automation (EDA) technology aimed at improving the design process for integrated circuits. The company offers characterization and modeling tools for standard cells, memories, and complex input/output interfaces. Their flagship product, SiliconSmart, delivers comprehensive timing, power, and signal integrity models compatible with various industry-standard formats. By providing these solutions, Silicon Metrics helps design teams minimize silicon re-spins caused by hidden timing flaws, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor design.
Netflix
Series C in 1999
Netflix, established in 1997, is a global entertainment company that specializes in streaming TV shows and movies. It offers its services across various devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, computers, mobiles, and tablets. The company operates under three main segments: international streaming, domestic streaming, and domestic DVD services. Netflix provides its members with access to a vast library of content, including its original series and films, totaling over one billion hours of viewing per month. Its business model is centered around a subscription-based service, with no commercial breaks or commitments. Additionally, Netflix offers a DVD-by-mail membership service. As of 2023, Netflix has amassed over 275 million subscribers worldwide, making it the largest television entertainment subscriber base globally.
Mothernature.com
Series B in 1999
Mothernature.com is an online retail platform based in Doargo, Florida, specializing in vitamins, supplements, minerals, and other natural health products. The company aims to be a leading destination for consumers seeking information and products related to healthy living. It combines e-commerce with informative content, providing free health resources contributed by a panel of medical experts, thereby supporting consumers in making informed choices about their wellness.
Soapstone Networks
Series B in 1998
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Soapstone Networks
Series A in 1997
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
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