Covera Ventures

Covera Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies primarily in the United States and Canada. Established in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, the firm focuses on sectors such as infrastructure, wireless and mobility, software, and technology-enabled services. Covera Ventures aims to partner with entrepreneurs to build successful companies that address unmet market needs. In addition to providing capital, the firm brings extensive industry knowledge and valuable relationships to enhance the strengths of the entrepreneurs it supports. Typical investments range from $1 million to $5 million, with additional funding available for future growth opportunities. The team at Covera Ventures has a strong history and proven track record in fostering entrepreneurial success.

Berry Cash

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David Hunt

Managing Director

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The Arena Group Holdings

Post in 2021
The Arena Group Holdings is a media and technology company that specializes in developing and managing digital publishing platforms. It owns a diverse portfolio of brands across various sectors, including finance, sports, and lifestyle, and collaborates with other publishers to enhance its offerings. The company is dedicated to audience growth and revenue optimization, providing engaging content experiences that resonate with consumers. By leveraging its technology and editorial expertise, The Arena Group creates dynamic digital destinations that deliver impactful journalism and news on topics such as sports, personal finance, and lifestyle. The majority of its revenue is derived from digital channels, and the company focuses on utilizing advanced capabilities in direct sales, programmatic advertising, and data analytics to drive traffic and engagement.

Fleet

Seed Round in 2016
Previously known as Shipstr, Fleet is efficiently streamlining the commercial shipping industry through a cloud-based platform. Fleet provides a cloud-based platform that businesses can use to book transportation for international freight. Fleet is the first platform to address the needs of shippers moving commercial freight overseas. Fleet provides instant quotes, improved decision making by showing provider lead times, ratings and reliability, direct access to all of the service providers, and a team room to communicate directly with service providers for status and view shipping documents.

Innography

Series B in 2014
Innography, Inc. develops software solutions focused on intellectual property (IP) analysis, catering to patent owners and innovators. The company offers a range of tools designed to assist with various aspects of patent management and analysis. Its key products include Advanced Analysis for comprehensive data insights, PatentIQ for easily consumable data, and Innography Explorer, which facilitates prior art searches and innovation exploration. Additional offerings include PatentScout for enhanced search capabilities, PatentGuard for portfolio analysis and title issue identification, and Patent Market Tracker for assignment data. Innography also provides IdeaScout, an innovation management solution, and services related to competitive intelligence, IP maturity assessments, and custom analysis projects. With a client base spanning industries such as chemicals, software, and medical products, Innography aims to help companies effectively manage, protect, and leverage their patent portfolios. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of CPA Global Limited.

Alert Logic

Series F in 2012
Alert Logic specializes in providing security and compliance solutions tailored for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures. The company offers Security-as-a-Service, which is fully managed by a team of experts, delivering comprehensive protection for networks, systems, and web applications. Alert Logic partners with major cloud platforms and hosting providers, serving over 3,600 organizations globally. Its advanced platform processes petabytes of data, analyzes more than 400 million events, and identifies upwards of 50,000 security incidents monthly, all monitored by a 24/7 Security Operations Center. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic's offerings include a range of SaaS solutions such as intrusion detection, log management, web application firewalls, and vulnerability assessments, alongside managed security services. The company leverages innovative analytics technology to enhance asset visibility and security analytics across diverse environments.

Alert Logic

Series E in 2011
Alert Logic specializes in providing security and compliance solutions tailored for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures. The company offers Security-as-a-Service, which is fully managed by a team of experts, delivering comprehensive protection for networks, systems, and web applications. Alert Logic partners with major cloud platforms and hosting providers, serving over 3,600 organizations globally. Its advanced platform processes petabytes of data, analyzes more than 400 million events, and identifies upwards of 50,000 security incidents monthly, all monitored by a 24/7 Security Operations Center. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic's offerings include a range of SaaS solutions such as intrusion detection, log management, web application firewalls, and vulnerability assessments, alongside managed security services. The company leverages innovative analytics technology to enhance asset visibility and security analytics across diverse environments.

Synageva BioPharma

Venture Round in 2011
Synageva BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative protein therapeutics, particularly targeting rare diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Synageva Expression Platform, the company aims to create next-generation and follow-on therapies that address unmet medical needs. By focusing on rare diseases, Synageva seeks to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with these conditions, thereby positioning itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical sector.

SensorLogic

Venture Round in 2010
SensorLogic is a provider of cloud-based machine-to-machine (M2M) application hosting services, specializing in platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions. The company offers a comprehensive service delivery platform that includes open device and network management, business logic, and application services. This enables organizations to create and deploy customizable M2M applications that leverage connected devices. Through its XpressIQ Service Suite, SensorLogic provides customers with ready-to-use applications for GPS tracking, asset monitoring, and control, along with value-added network services. The platform is designed to facilitate the seamless integration of M2M technologies, allowing businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

Innography

Series B in 2010
Innography, Inc. develops software solutions focused on intellectual property (IP) analysis, catering to patent owners and innovators. The company offers a range of tools designed to assist with various aspects of patent management and analysis. Its key products include Advanced Analysis for comprehensive data insights, PatentIQ for easily consumable data, and Innography Explorer, which facilitates prior art searches and innovation exploration. Additional offerings include PatentScout for enhanced search capabilities, PatentGuard for portfolio analysis and title issue identification, and Patent Market Tracker for assignment data. Innography also provides IdeaScout, an innovation management solution, and services related to competitive intelligence, IP maturity assessments, and custom analysis projects. With a client base spanning industries such as chemicals, software, and medical products, Innography aims to help companies effectively manage, protect, and leverage their patent portfolios. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of CPA Global Limited.

Synageva BioPharma

Series F in 2009
Synageva BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative protein therapeutics, particularly targeting rare diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Synageva Expression Platform, the company aims to create next-generation and follow-on therapies that address unmet medical needs. By focusing on rare diseases, Synageva seeks to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with these conditions, thereby positioning itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical sector.

FastScaleTechnology

Series B in 2009
FastScale Technology, Inc. is a privately held company backed by leading venture capital firms including ATA Ventures, Leapfrog Ventures and Hunt Ventures. FastScale was founded to address the urgent market need for more dynamic software infrastructure in large IT organizations. The patent-pending FastScale technology delivers a new generation of software virtualization and provisioning solutions for enterprise-class Web farms and data centers and enables IT organizations to build, manage and deploy complex and dynamic software environments with unparalleled simplicity, flexibility and security while achieving dramatic lifecycle cost savings and server utilization improvement.

RipCode

Series C in 2009
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

Innography

Series A in 2008
Innography, Inc. develops software solutions focused on intellectual property (IP) analysis, catering to patent owners and innovators. The company offers a range of tools designed to assist with various aspects of patent management and analysis. Its key products include Advanced Analysis for comprehensive data insights, PatentIQ for easily consumable data, and Innography Explorer, which facilitates prior art searches and innovation exploration. Additional offerings include PatentScout for enhanced search capabilities, PatentGuard for portfolio analysis and title issue identification, and Patent Market Tracker for assignment data. Innography also provides IdeaScout, an innovation management solution, and services related to competitive intelligence, IP maturity assessments, and custom analysis projects. With a client base spanning industries such as chemicals, software, and medical products, Innography aims to help companies effectively manage, protect, and leverage their patent portfolios. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of CPA Global Limited.

Athenix

Series D in 2008
Athenix is a prominent player in the field of agricultural and industrial biotechnology, specializing in the development of products, technologies, and processes tailored for agricultural and chemical applications. The company is dedicated to discovering new genes and transforming them into practical solutions that address specific customer requirements. Athenix focuses on creating plants, microbes, enzymes, and processes aimed at enhancing insect and nematode resistance, as well as herbicide tolerance. Additionally, its research extends to the identification of genes and proteins utilized in the chemical and animal feed industries, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in biotechnology.

Peptimmune

Series D in 2008
Peptimmune is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in the development of peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving the management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is focused on creating second-generation treatments that are anticipated to offer safer and more effective options for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis, along with DEEP vaccines intended to target various infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

SensorLogic

Series C in 2008
SensorLogic is a provider of cloud-based machine-to-machine (M2M) application hosting services, specializing in platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions. The company offers a comprehensive service delivery platform that includes open device and network management, business logic, and application services. This enables organizations to create and deploy customizable M2M applications that leverage connected devices. Through its XpressIQ Service Suite, SensorLogic provides customers with ready-to-use applications for GPS tracking, asset monitoring, and control, along with value-added network services. The platform is designed to facilitate the seamless integration of M2M technologies, allowing businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

Alert Logic

Series C in 2008
Alert Logic specializes in providing security and compliance solutions tailored for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures. The company offers Security-as-a-Service, which is fully managed by a team of experts, delivering comprehensive protection for networks, systems, and web applications. Alert Logic partners with major cloud platforms and hosting providers, serving over 3,600 organizations globally. Its advanced platform processes petabytes of data, analyzes more than 400 million events, and identifies upwards of 50,000 security incidents monthly, all monitored by a 24/7 Security Operations Center. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic's offerings include a range of SaaS solutions such as intrusion detection, log management, web application firewalls, and vulnerability assessments, alongside managed security services. The company leverages innovative analytics technology to enhance asset visibility and security analytics across diverse environments.

Peptimmune

Series D in 2008
Peptimmune is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in the development of peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving the management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is focused on creating second-generation treatments that are anticipated to offer safer and more effective options for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis, along with DEEP vaccines intended to target various infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

CoreTrace

Series A in 2007
CoreTrace is a privately held company located in Austin, Texas, specializing in endpoint control and security solutions. The company develops and markets BOUNCER, an adaptive application whitelisting tool designed to prevent the execution of unauthorized applications and mitigate various forms of malware and cyberattacks, including rootkits and zero-day vulnerabilities. BOUNCER offers comprehensive protection for physical and virtual environments, including Windows servers, desktops, laptops, and Linux enterprise servers. It incorporates features such as memory protection to defend against exploitation of whitelisted applications and employs cloud-based reputation services for risk profiling of applications, enhancing overall security for its users.

RipCode

Series B in 2007
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

SensorLogic

Series B in 2007
SensorLogic is a provider of cloud-based machine-to-machine (M2M) application hosting services, specializing in platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions. The company offers a comprehensive service delivery platform that includes open device and network management, business logic, and application services. This enables organizations to create and deploy customizable M2M applications that leverage connected devices. Through its XpressIQ Service Suite, SensorLogic provides customers with ready-to-use applications for GPS tracking, asset monitoring, and control, along with value-added network services. The platform is designed to facilitate the seamless integration of M2M technologies, allowing businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

ITKO

Series B in 2007
The iTKO LISA software suite offers a complete solution for testing Service-Oriented Architectures. Unlike conventional UI- and code-oriented testing tools, LISA was built from the ground up to test the many heterogeneous components and workflows that make up SOA applications.

Integral Wave Technologies

Series A in 2007
Integral Wave Technologies, Inc. manufactures a chip that allows power to be converted in a smaller amount of space on a circuit board. Its chip communicates with other devices, sending out performance data and load warnings. The company also creates a software program that goes along with the chip to allow customers to customize the chip to fit their needs. Integral Wave Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Arkansas Microelectronics Development Corporation and changed its name to Integral Wave Technologies, Inc. in 2000. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Storspeed

Series A in 2007
StorSpeed Inc. develops products that increase network storage performance. StorSpeed Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Keibi Technologies

Series B in 2007
Keibi Technologies specializes in the moderation and classification of user-generated content (UGC) for online communities. The company offers web-based moderation solutions tailored for customer service teams, as well as turnkey services that allow clients to fully outsource their moderation needs. Keibi's platform is designed to help businesses, including social networks, consumer brands, and advertisers, effectively manage inappropriate or low-value content, thereby protecting their brands and enhancing advertising revenue. By improving member experiences and increasing content monetization, Keibi aids its customers in maximizing the productivity of their moderation efforts.

Zumobi

Series A in 2007
Zumobi, Inc. is a mobile content marketing solutions provider based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2006 and originally known as ZenZui, the company offers a platform that integrates a publishing engine with a web-based command center to deliver engaging content marketing experiences tailored for mobile audiences. This platform allows marketers to analyze content consumption patterns, enhancing customer profiles with preference data and optimizing cross-channel marketing strategies. Zumobi also develops innovative applications for next-generation smartphones, enabling effective distribution and measurement of various content types, including blogs, social media, and videos. Through these services, Zumobi facilitates meaningful interactions between businesses and their target audiences on mobile devices.

ZenZui

Series A in 2007
ZenZui a new mobile browser that aims to make surfing the web on your mobile device easier through widgets. The application that lets you surf over a 6×6 grid of website widgets by panning and zooming around the grid. Each of the widgets is a mobile optimized version of a website you interact with by zooming into it.

Sirific Wireless

Series C in 2007
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, and Harmony-direct upconversion transmitters. Its NEXUS platform integrates multiple wireless standards such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, providing on-chip receive diversity for transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.

Glucon

Series D in 2007
Glucon is a development stage company developing glucose monitoring devices for the diabetes market. The Glucon devices will provide continuous, accurate, and real-time glucose monitoring, for clinical and personal use. Glucon devices are based on a novel Photoacoustic (optical and sound-based) technology protected by several granted and pending patents, and intended to be incorporated into a small, conveniently wearable instrument (the Personal Device). The company has shown that Photoacoustics, a unique combinatorial technology, is superior to optics alone, as it attains blood glucose measurements directly from inside the blood vessels and is an improved method both for specificity (identification) and sensitivity (detection of level changes) of the glucose measurement. The company’s desktop prototype device is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials.

FastScaleTechnology

Series A in 2006
FastScale Technology, Inc. is a privately held company backed by leading venture capital firms including ATA Ventures, Leapfrog Ventures and Hunt Ventures. FastScale was founded to address the urgent market need for more dynamic software infrastructure in large IT organizations. The patent-pending FastScale technology delivers a new generation of software virtualization and provisioning solutions for enterprise-class Web farms and data centers and enables IT organizations to build, manage and deploy complex and dynamic software environments with unparalleled simplicity, flexibility and security while achieving dramatic lifecycle cost savings and server utilization improvement.

RipCode

Series A in 2006
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

Photobucket

Venture Round in 2006
Photobucket is a leading photo and video sharing service, boasting over 100 million registered users who upload more than four million images and videos daily from various sources, including the web and mobile devices. The platform enables users to host, preserve, and protect their media while offering a seamless experience for browsing, sharing, and editing. Users can share their memories across popular social networks, instant messaging applications, and via email. To maintain a safe environment, Photobucket actively moderates the content uploaded by its members. Originally founded as Ontela, Inc., the company acquired Photobucket, Inc. from Fox Interactive Media, rebranding itself as Photobucket Corp. Its headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado, with a regional office in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on providing technologies that facilitate the storage and sharing of photos and videos, enhancing users' ability to connect with friends and family.

Ontela

Series A in 2006
Ontela specializes in providing technology infrastructure for wireless carriers, enabling consumers to access and unlock the photos stored on their camera phones. The company's PicDeck technology has gained certification from 30 operators, including major players like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Alltel, and is compatible with over 100 handsets. Additionally, it is preinstalled on devices from the leading global handset manufacturers. Ontela is headquartered in Seattle and has received backing from various investment firms, including Steamboat Ventures, Hunt Ventures, Voyager Capital, and Oak Investment Partners.

Alert Logic

Series B in 2006
Alert Logic specializes in providing security and compliance solutions tailored for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures. The company offers Security-as-a-Service, which is fully managed by a team of experts, delivering comprehensive protection for networks, systems, and web applications. Alert Logic partners with major cloud platforms and hosting providers, serving over 3,600 organizations globally. Its advanced platform processes petabytes of data, analyzes more than 400 million events, and identifies upwards of 50,000 security incidents monthly, all monitored by a 24/7 Security Operations Center. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic's offerings include a range of SaaS solutions such as intrusion detection, log management, web application firewalls, and vulnerability assessments, alongside managed security services. The company leverages innovative analytics technology to enhance asset visibility and security analytics across diverse environments.

SNAPin Software

Series C in 2006
SNAPin Software, Inc. specializes in self-service software for mobile devices, focusing on enhancing customer care and diagnostics. The company's SelfService product suite addresses critical device and network settings essential for functions like roaming, messaging, and data networking. Key offerings include SelfService Campaign, which provides interactive promotions tailored to device usage; SelfService Care, which resolves a significant portion of customer care calls; SelfService Configure, which allows operators to create a branded experience by managing applications and media on SIM cards; and SelfService Server, enabling centralized management of subscriber experiences. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an office in London, SNAPin Software operates as a subsidiary of Nuance Communications, enhancing operators’ ability to deliver branded self-service experiences and drive service revenues.

Athenix

Series C in 2006
Athenix is a prominent player in the field of agricultural and industrial biotechnology, specializing in the development of products, technologies, and processes tailored for agricultural and chemical applications. The company is dedicated to discovering new genes and transforming them into practical solutions that address specific customer requirements. Athenix focuses on creating plants, microbes, enzymes, and processes aimed at enhancing insect and nematode resistance, as well as herbicide tolerance. Additionally, its research extends to the identification of genes and proteins utilized in the chemical and animal feed industries, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in biotechnology.

ITKO

Series A in 2006
The iTKO LISA software suite offers a complete solution for testing Service-Oriented Architectures. Unlike conventional UI- and code-oriented testing tools, LISA was built from the ground up to test the many heterogeneous components and workflows that make up SOA applications.

Salmedix

Series C in 2005
Salmedix is an oncology drug development company with a commercial focus on the treatment of hematologic malignancies, or blood cancers. Its primary product, SDX-105, is marketed by healthcare professionals in Germany for the treatment of several types of blood cancers. Salmedix conducts Phase II clinical trials for SDX-105 in the U.S. and Canada. Its other clinical-stage product candidates, SDX-101 and SDX-102, each with significant prior human clinical experience, are also in Phase II development. Founded in 2000 by David Kabakoff, Salmedix is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Hubspan

Series D in 2005
Hubspan, founded in 2000 by a team of industry experts, specializes in providing B2B cloud integration services globally. The company developed a unique on-demand integration platform designed to simplify and enhance collaboration between businesses. This platform allows companies to streamline and automate critical business processes, facilitating the exchange of electronic documents and real-time messages with partners, customers, and suppliers. By offering a secure and reliable multi-tenant integration solution as a managed service, Hubspan enables organizations to work across various systems efficiently and cost-effectively. The company's platform has positively impacted thousands of businesses worldwide, improving their connectivity and collaboration while also benefiting their financial performance.

MetaCarta

Series C in 2005
MetaCarta specializes in geographic search and referencing solutions, enabling users to locate information related to specific locations. The company's flagship platform incorporates tools such as GeoTag, which identifies geographic references within documents. By combining geographic search and tagging functionalities, MetaCarta's technology enhances the ability to access and analyze location-based information efficiently.

SNAPin Software

Series B in 2005
SNAPin Software, Inc. specializes in self-service software for mobile devices, focusing on enhancing customer care and diagnostics. The company's SelfService product suite addresses critical device and network settings essential for functions like roaming, messaging, and data networking. Key offerings include SelfService Campaign, which provides interactive promotions tailored to device usage; SelfService Care, which resolves a significant portion of customer care calls; SelfService Configure, which allows operators to create a branded experience by managing applications and media on SIM cards; and SelfService Server, enabling centralized management of subscriber experiences. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an office in London, SNAPin Software operates as a subsidiary of Nuance Communications, enhancing operators’ ability to deliver branded self-service experiences and drive service revenues.

Softricity

Series E in 2005
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

Metreos Corporation

Series A in 2004
Metreos Corporation, founded in 2001 by Louis Marascio and Mark Richards, specializes in providing an IP telephony development and run-time platform that enables companies to build, deploy, and manage IP telephony applications. The company offers both packaged applications and a comprehensive set of tools for customizing and managing these applications within IP telephony networks. Metreos primarily serves large enterprises that have transitioned from traditional TDM phone systems to Voice-over-IP systems, particularly those utilizing Cisco Systems as their VoIP provider. Since 2004, notable clients such as Lehman Brothers and BearingPoint have utilized Metreos products to tailor their IP telephony solutions, compensating for features that were not carried over from their previous systems. In recognition of the value provided to its large enterprise customers, Cisco acquired Metreos in June 2006 for $28 million, further integrating its capabilities into Cisco's offerings.

Softricity

Series D in 2004
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

Athenix

Series B in 2004
Athenix is a prominent player in the field of agricultural and industrial biotechnology, specializing in the development of products, technologies, and processes tailored for agricultural and chemical applications. The company is dedicated to discovering new genes and transforming them into practical solutions that address specific customer requirements. Athenix focuses on creating plants, microbes, enzymes, and processes aimed at enhancing insect and nematode resistance, as well as herbicide tolerance. Additionally, its research extends to the identification of genes and proteins utilized in the chemical and animal feed industries, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in biotechnology.

NanoNexus

Series C in 2003
NanoNexus, Inc. provides contactor and interconnect products for the electronics industry.

Peptimmune

Series B in 2003
Peptimmune is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in the development of peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving the management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is focused on creating second-generation treatments that are anticipated to offer safer and more effective options for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis, along with DEEP vaccines intended to target various infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

Softricity

Series C in 2002
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

IntraLuminal Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2002
IntraLuminal Therapeutics is a medical device company provides products for the interventional cardiologist and radiologist to cross and recanalize totally occluded arteries. The company’s platform technology has therapeutic application for various cardiovascular, surgical, neurological, carotid, and men’s and women’s health procedures. IntraLuminal Therapeutics was founded in 1997 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

IC Mechanics

Series A in 2001
IC Mechanics specializes in the design and manufacturing of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor integrated circuits. The company focuses on creating smart sensors that are cost-effective, highly sensitive, and capable of operating at higher bandwidths while being smaller and lighter than existing solutions. This innovation is achieved through a unique sensor geometry and a manufacturing process that utilizes commodity CMOS VLSI wafers. By exceeding current standards in cost, sensitivity, bandwidth, and mass, IC Mechanics aims to foster the development of new devices and applications across various markets. Their products are particularly targeted at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking affordable and highly integrated motion sensing and motion control solutions.

MaxOptix

Series B in 2000
MaxOptix, Inc., a subsidiary of MaxOptix Corporation, specializes in the high-performance segment of the data storage industry, focusing on optical recording technologies. The company manufactures a variety of optical storage devices, including rewritable disks, optical drives, CDs, DVDs, and USB flash drives. Its products cater to diverse sectors such as medical, banking, finance, and government, emphasizing quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. MaxOptix offers a lifetime manufacturer replacement warranty on its products, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining competitive pricing in the market. With multiple key patents in optical recording, MaxOptix positions itself as a technological leader in the industry.

Telseon

Series B in 2000
Telseon, Inc. is a provider of Internet infrastructure services operating over optical networks in major metropolitan areas. The company specializes in data transport services, offering a range of solutions including optical network services, IP infrastructure, and various connection types such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint. Additionally, Telseon provides bandwidth enhancement services and other Ethernet services, catering to the needs of businesses seeking reliable and efficient data transmission solutions.

MindFlow Technologies

Series A in 2000
MindFlow Technologies specializes in intelligent business applications designed for strategic sourcing management. The company develops the MindFlow Sourcing Suite, a comprehensive suite of software solutions that enhances inbound supply chain optimization. This suite allows purchasing managers to conduct quick and sophisticated analyses of various key purchasing variables, enabling them to make informed decisions. By utilizing MindFlow's applications and professional services, organizations can effectively reduce sourcing costs and cycle times, thereby streamlining their procurement processes.
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