Performance Marketing Brands
Private Equity Round in 2012
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 is a software company that specializes in developing multi-channel application platforms designed to facilitate the rapid and cost-effective deployment of mobile, web, and portal applications. Their products focus on enhancing operational efficiency and improving user experience for both enterprises and operators. The Covigo Mobility Suite for Enterprises allows organizations to create offline and online applications for various devices, enabling users to work without constant network connectivity while providing timely alerts based on business events. For telecommunications operators, the Covigo Mobility Suite optimizes service rollout, significantly reducing time and costs, and supports the integration of third-party applications. Additionally, Covigo's Portal Enhancement Suite enables companies to build and deploy personalized portal applications quickly, offering a comprehensive view of business processes to employees, customers, and partners. With a focus on usability and adaptability, Covigo's solutions address the evolving needs of businesses in a dynamic digital landscape.
CENiX
Debt Financing in 2001
CENiX, inc. is a designer and automated manufacture of next generation high-speed optoelectronic interfaces.
netVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software designed to optimize internet performance for businesses. Founded in May 2000, it provides solutions that help organizations enhance application performance and reduce costs by managing internet protocol traffic across multiple networks. Its product offerings include hardware platforms tailored for different business sizes, such as the FCP 500 for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 for smaller sites. In 2003, netVmg was acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation, further expanding its capabilities in delivering reliable traffic management services for mission-critical applications.
Speedera Networks
Venture Round in 2001
Speedera Networks, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Santa Clara, California, offered distributed application hosting and content delivery services to organizations across various industries and government sectors. The company's suite of on-demand services addressed key challenges such as performance, scalability, availability, and security for distributed applications and websites. Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. in June 2005.
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 that specializes in providing systems for virtual networking and security functions globally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a range of products including application delivery controllers, secure access gateways, wide area network optimization controllers, and SSL visibility solutions. Their technology enhances operational efficiency and agility for various industries, including cloud service providers, financial services, healthcare, and education. With over 5,000 customers worldwide, Array Networks utilizes its proprietary technology to deliver reliable application acceleration and secure access solutions. The company has a diverse geographic presence, generating significant revenue from markets such as India, the United States, Japan, and China. Array Networks is recognized as a leader in its field, benefiting from the growth in mobile and cloud computing.
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, designed to assist enterprise IT organizations in delivering self-service computing resources to users. The company's core offering, the Virtual Automation Platform, enables clients to implement virtualization solutions for software quality assurance and testing, training, sales, and marketing applications. Additionally, Surgient Cloud Express facilitates the deployment of on-premise clouds by integrating cloud computing technology with implementation services. The company also provides various support services, including solution design and architecture, capacity and infrastructure planning, image configuration, software installation and customization, and training for administrators and end-users. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Surgient serves a diverse range of sectors, including hospitality, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, insurance, software, financial services, healthcare, telecom, and hardware.
Wavesmith Networks
Debt Financing in 2001
Wavesmith Networks is a company that specializes in developing hardware solutions designed to enhance the network capacity of telecommunications carriers. It focuses on providing multiservice edge switches that facilitate the expansion of existing Layer 2 infrastructures for regional Bell operating companies, incumbent local exchange carriers, and interexchange carriers. By enabling these telecommunications providers to integrate their services onto ATM or MPLS-oriented core networks, Wavesmith Networks supports the evolution of their network capabilities without requiring significant disruptions or overhauls.
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 established silicon integrated circuit fabrication processes. The company focuses on creating dynamic optical modules that integrate active optics and electronics onto a single silicon chip. These modules offer significant advantages in 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, LightCross's solutions achieve lower power consumption, setting new standards in the industry. This approach addresses the limitations of earlier generations of optical components, positioning LightCross as a leader in the evolution of optical networking technology.
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. The company offers eMerge, a CRM integration platform designed to help businesses collect and store customer data from various sources, providing employees with the necessary tools to access this information as needed. By enabling e-businesses and enterprise subsidiaries to establish robust eCRM systems, eConvergent supports clients in leveraging the internet's capabilities to effectively reach and engage with their customers. In September 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 comprehensive suite of services that includes website development, network management, systems management, and hosting solutions. Additionally, it automates critical processes such as security, monitoring, backup, and redundancy, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage complex internet sites and services on an outsourced basis. The company’s 24/7 monitoring and security services further enhance the reliability and safety of its clients' online operations. SiteSmith was acquired by AboveNet.
Speedera Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Speedera Networks, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Santa Clara, California, offered distributed application hosting and content delivery services to organizations across various industries and government sectors. The company's suite of on-demand services addressed key challenges such as performance, scalability, availability, and security for distributed applications and websites. Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. in June 2005.
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 is a civil operations firm that specializes in engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services for both built and natural environments. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including building science, structural engineering, lighting design, technology design, intelligent buildings, process management, front-end engineering, infrastructure, land development, transportation planning, and building information modeling. Additionally, EXP provides secure technical and mission support services, emphasizing operational efficiency and asset management. Through its diverse expertise, the firm aims to enhance infrastructure and environmental sustainability while delivering innovative solutions to meet client needs.
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, founded in 1993 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in providing cloud-based data backup and recovery solutions tailored for companies and organizations across North America. The company offers a range of services including offsite protection combined with local backup, web-based access to protected data, agentless backup across multiple LAN-connected systems, and mirrored data centers to ensure recoverability. LiveVault's solutions are compliant with various regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and GLBA, and have been audited under SOC 2 Type II standards. The company serves enterprises and government entities, delivering automated and continuous backup services over the Internet and private network connections for uninterrupted remote data protection. LiveVault operates data centers in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Ontario, Canada, and is 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 an employee-benefits infrastructure company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the distribution and management of group insurance and financial products, providing hosted integrated applications tailored for the employee benefits sector. Additionally, BenefitPoint develops customer relationship management and procurement software platforms. Its services and solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including brokers, consultants, carriers, and general agents, facilitating efficient management and distribution of employee benefits.
Urban Media
Debt Financing in 2000
UrbanMedia is an innovative on-site service provider that offers free and open access to broadband internet, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of businesses within its network. By implementing advanced broadband infrastructure, including Fiber-to-the-Floor technology and plug-and-play services, UrbanMedia enables companies to effectively engage in e-business and capitalize on opportunities in the internet economy. Additionally, the UrbanCenter platform provides each desktop with essential e-business services, content, and applications, fostering a competitive environment for tenants in UrbanMedia-powered buildings. This approach not only enhances business productivity but also helps building owners and managers increase revenues while reducing tenant turnover.
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 creating advanced electronic trading solutions. Founded by a team of experienced traders with over 60 years of collective expertise across multiple financial exchanges, Yes Trader has designed a suite of software products aimed at enhancing trading efficiency in global markets. The company's flagship offerings include user-friendly, turnkey order-entry trading tools that facilitate multi-exchange trading and comprehensive risk management. These tools have been successfully utilized by proprietary traders for several years, leading to continuous enhancements and refinements that cater to the needs of traders, brokers, and risk managers. Yes Trader's commitment to innovation and functionality positions it as a reliable provider of electronic trading solutions, with plans for future product expansions.
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, 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 is a privately held company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 1996. It offers a unique Web-based sales channel that allows businesses to qualify visitors to their websites and enables salespeople to proactively engage with the most promising prospects in real time. By transforming traditional sales and marketing approaches into more targeted and interactive strategies, NewChannel helps its clients enhance the efficiency, personalization, and profitability of their e-business operations. The company provides a hosted application along with comprehensive support services, including implementation, training, and maintenance, to ensure that clients achieve long-term success in their online sales efforts.
HighWired.com
Venture Round in 2000
HighWired.com is an online media network focused on high school communities, offering a platform that encompasses four main channels: school community, student community, sports community, and guidance. The company provides web-publishing tools designed to facilitate collaboration among students, teachers, advisers, guidance counselors, and coaches. By addressing five key areas of high school life—classrooms, activities, newspapers, guidance, and sports—HighWired.com enables users to engage in a collaborative online learning experience tailored to the unique needs of high school environments. This approach fosters communication and interaction within the school community, enhancing the overall educational experience for 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 Inc is an enterprise software company based in Maynard, Massachusetts, specializing in marketing resource management solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of applications focused on marketing analysis, operational efficiency, and optimization tailored for the automotive, consumer packaged goods, and financial industries. In addition to its software offerings, Veridiem also delivers implementation, professional, training, and support services to ensure effective utilization of its solutions.
Homes.com
Series A in 2000
Homes.com is a prominent online platform facilitating real estate transactions nationwide. It connects homebuyers directly with local agents, empowering agents to grow their business while retaining commissions. The company offers comprehensive neighborhood overviews, detailed school information, agent profiles, and home value estimates from reliable sources, simplifying the home search process for users.
Essential.com
Venture Round in 2000
Essential.com is an energy and communications marketplace.
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 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 pioneering platform that facilitates connections between real estate agents or brokers and home buyers/sellers since 1999. It offers free services such as agent comparison, property value research, and listings view for consumers. Meanwhile, REALTORS® utilize HomeGain's marketing programs to expand their client base and promote services. As a top-visited real estate website, HomeGain operates from Walnut Creek, California.
Placemark Investments
Series B in 2000
Placemark Investments is a prominent provider of wealth solutions, focusing on Unified Managed Account platforms and retirement solutions tailored for broker/dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and family offices. As a leading independent overlay portfolio manager in the separate account industry, Placemark integrates various investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and ETFs, into cohesive, customized portfolios. This approach enables financial firms to enhance their offerings and capture additional fee-based business. Additionally, Placemark offers back-office technologies designed to streamline operations for money managers, catering to individuals, particularly high-net-worth clients, thereby supporting comprehensive investment management services.
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 internet retail company specializing in the delivery of grocery and consumer products. The company offers a diverse selection that includes fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, meats, fish, and a wide range of non-perishable items. HomeGrocer.com caters to various consumer preferences by providing both longtime staples and innovative new products, ensuring a comprehensive inventory that encompasses popular brands and regional favorites. The company's commitment to variety is evident in its extensive offerings of flavors and types, such as multiple varieties of Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn and specialty items like Zico Pure Coconut Water. Additionally, HomeGrocer.com features a robust selection of natural and organic products, introducing customers to brands like Immaculate Baking Company and Bear Naked.
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 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 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 is a company that specializes in developing electronic design automation (EDA) tools and products aimed at enhancing the design process for integrated circuits. The company focuses on creating characterization and modeling solutions for standard cells, memories, and complex input/output interfaces. Its flagship product, SiliconSmart, provides comprehensive timing, power, and signal integrity models in various industry-standard formats. By offering these advanced tools, Silicon Metrics helps design teams reduce the risk of silicon re-spins caused by hidden timing flaws, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of integrated circuit designs.
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 store based in Doargo, Florida, specializing in vitamins, minerals, supplements, and other products related to natural and healthy living. The company aims to be a leading destination for consumers seeking earth-friendly products by combining an extensive range of offerings with informative content. In addition to its product selection, Mothernature.com provides free health information contributed by a panel of medical experts, enhancing its role as a resource for health-conscious individuals. Through this innovative approach, the company seeks to establish itself as a trusted source for natural wellness solutions.
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.