Crescendo Ventures

Crescendo Ventures, established in 1993, is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It focuses on technology companies, particularly in software, systems, electronics, and services sectors, across the United States, Israel, and Europe. Crescendo typically leads the first or second round of financing and seeks board seats in its portfolio companies.

Peter Van Cuylenburg

Partner

116 past transactions

Guidde

Series A in 2023
Guidde is a developer of a knowledge management platform that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of business teams while improving customer interactions. The platform enables users to collaboratively create, organize, and share video-based content tailored to specific contexts, which facilitates knowledge transfer at the point of need. By streamlining the processes of capturing and maintaining knowledge, Guidde helps organizations reduce the time required for customers to understand their solutions and supports continuous upskilling of employees, partners, and customers. Its innovative approach is utilized by various teams, including Customer Success, Pre Sales, and Product, to boost productivity and drive effective knowledge collaboration.

Lightico

Venture Round in 2019
Lightico Ltd is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based mobile customer communication platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the platform allows customers to engage in a virtual private room via their browser, where they can view catalogs, fill out forms, verify their identity, exchange documents and photos, make payments, and sign contracts in real time. By streamlining sales and service processes, Lightico enhances the customer experience during critical moments of their journey, enabling real-time interactions with contact center agents for secure document signing, form completion, and multimedia sharing.

eASIC

Private Equity Round in 2013
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

eASIC

Venture Round in 2012
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

eSilicon

Venture Round in 2012
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

NextIO

Series F in 2012
NextIO is an information technology company.

MediaKind

Venture Round in 2012
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

eASIC

Series E in 2010
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

MediaKind

Debt Financing in 2009
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

Arteris

Series D in 2009
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.

Metaplace

Series B in 2008
Metaplace is a developer of next generation social games. It originally developed a virtual worlds platform that got shutdown in January 2010. The company changed direction since has been leveraging the platform to build next generation social games.

MediaKind

Venture Round in 2008
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

Jasper Technologies

Series C in 2008
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Verimatrix

Series C in 2008
Verimatrix is a provider of software security and business intelligence solutions designed to safeguard content, devices, applications, and communications across various markets. With over 20 years of experience, the company serves many of the world's largest service providers and innovative organizations, enabling them to protect crucial systems. Verimatrix's product offerings include Multi-DRM, Video Content Authority Systems, watermarking, content distribution, TV authentication, analytics, code protection, mobile payment solutions, and strong authentication services. The company is committed to delivering cost-effective and easily deployable solutions, supported by responsive customer service through teams located globally.

Airband Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Airband Communications is a leading provider of fixed wireless broadband services in the United States, specializing in high-bandwidth solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a proprietary network that allows it to bypass traditional phone and cable companies, resulting in quicker installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband offers a wide range of services, including high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions, all delivered over one of the industry's most adaptable last-mile networks. Operating in 14 markets and experiencing rapid expansion, Airband is dedicated to exceptional customer service, supported by a passionate team focused on meeting the needs of over 3,500 businesses nationwide. The company is recognized for its local support staff and strong commitment to customer responsiveness.

Arteris

Series C in 2008
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.

CoreOptics

Venture Round in 2008
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

eASIC

Series D in 2008
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

NextIO

Series C in 2008
NextIO is an information technology company.

Dash Navigation

Series C in 2008
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

ShoZu

Series C in 2008
ShoZu is a provider of mobile social media services that enables users to connect their mobile devices with various online social networks, personal blogs, and photo storage sites. The company's patented technology facilitates fast, easy, one-click uploads of photos and videos from mobile phones to the web, ensuring full-resolution delivery without compression. ShoZu's platform offers a suite of services that enhances user experience by allowing content to be pushed to the device and functioning seamlessly in the background, even during connectivity interruptions. Additionally, the company incorporates a mobile advertising service that delivers non-intrusive, behaviorally targeted advertisements, further enriching its offerings in the mobile social media landscape.

Credant Technologies

Series C in 2007
CREDANT Technologies, Inc. is a provider of endpoint data protection and management solutions, established in 2001 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, with additional offices in the United States and Europe. The company offers a range of products, including the CMG Enterprise Edition, which ensures data security while maintaining user productivity, and solutions for external media and standalone devices that handle sensitive information. CREDANT's platform enables users to control, manage, and protect data across various environments, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and cloud infrastructures.

BDNA

Series D in 2007
BDNA specializes in transforming enterprise asset data by enriching it with market context, simplifying integrations, and enhancing decision-making processes. The company utilizes Technopedia, a comprehensive source of hardware and software asset information, which includes a content library categorizing over 2 million products from 34,000 suppliers and receives 2,500 daily updates. This repository provides essential business information, including compatibility, support dates, end-of-life details, and migration data. By automating and normalizing asset data, BDNA eliminates manual processes and bottlenecks, resulting in improved visibility, compliance, and faster time to market. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, BDNA serves a diverse range of customers globally across various sectors.

Verimatrix

Series B in 2007
Verimatrix is a provider of software security and business intelligence solutions designed to safeguard content, devices, applications, and communications across various markets. With over 20 years of experience, the company serves many of the world's largest service providers and innovative organizations, enabling them to protect crucial systems. Verimatrix's product offerings include Multi-DRM, Video Content Authority Systems, watermarking, content distribution, TV authentication, analytics, code protection, mobile payment solutions, and strong authentication services. The company is committed to delivering cost-effective and easily deployable solutions, supported by responsive customer service through teams located globally.

ShoZu

Venture Round in 2007
ShoZu is a provider of mobile social media services that enables users to connect their mobile devices with various online social networks, personal blogs, and photo storage sites. The company's patented technology facilitates fast, easy, one-click uploads of photos and videos from mobile phones to the web, ensuring full-resolution delivery without compression. ShoZu's platform offers a suite of services that enhances user experience by allowing content to be pushed to the device and functioning seamlessly in the background, even during connectivity interruptions. Additionally, the company incorporates a mobile advertising service that delivers non-intrusive, behaviorally targeted advertisements, further enriching its offerings in the mobile social media landscape.

BroadSoft

Series D in 2007
BroadSoft develops software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud‑based unified communications to enterprise customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes UC‑One, a cloud communication platform that integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing and virtual meeting rooms; Team‑One, a collaboration tool for chat, notes, file sharing and project organization; BroadSoft Hub, a cloud service that fuses real‑time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence; and CC‑One, a contact‑center solution that supports omni‑channel interactions and collaboration between agents and back‑office staff. The company also supplies the BroadWorks application server and the BroadCloud SaaS platform, and offers professional support, consulting, training and lifecycle services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft serves more than 500 telecommunications carriers, including 18 of the world’s largest, across more than 70 countries and in 25 languages. Since 2018 it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Arteris

Series B in 2007
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.

Airband Communications

Series C in 2007
Airband Communications is a leading provider of fixed wireless broadband services in the United States, specializing in high-bandwidth solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a proprietary network that allows it to bypass traditional phone and cable companies, resulting in quicker installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband offers a wide range of services, including high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions, all delivered over one of the industry's most adaptable last-mile networks. Operating in 14 markets and experiencing rapid expansion, Airband is dedicated to exceptional customer service, supported by a passionate team focused on meeting the needs of over 3,500 businesses nationwide. The company is recognized for its local support staff and strong commitment to customer responsiveness.

Pure Digital Technologies

Series F in 2007
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions targeted at the mass market, notably through its Flip Video line of digital camcorders. These camcorders are designed for simplicity and ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that facilitates one-click uploads to various online platforms. The Flip Ultra, a standout model, became the best-selling camcorder on Amazon soon after its launch, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and operates on 2 AA batteries, offering a straightforward design without complex features. Users can connect the device directly to a computer via a built-in USB connector, eliminating the need for additional cables. The Flip Ultra is available in different memory sizes, retailing between $150 and $180. In 2009, the company was acquired by Cisco, which ultimately discontinued the Flip line in 2011.

Worksoft

Series D in 2007
Worksoft, Inc. is a developer of a test automation platform tailored for enterprise packaged applications. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, the company specializes in automated business process discovery, documentation, compliance, testing, risk analysis, and robotic process automation (RPA). Worksoft's platform supports a wide range of applications, including SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and Workday, among others. The Worksoft Certify solution enables businesses to validate processes across various platforms without the need for scripting or custom coding, which are often required by traditional test automation products. This user-friendly approach allows business users to operate the solution effectively. By providing process intelligence, analytics, and automation capabilities, Worksoft helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, validate their procedures, and streamline compliance and documentation efforts. The company also maintains offices in Canada and several U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Denver.

QuikCycle

Venture Round in 2007
QuikCycle, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on lab automation and test management, enhancing the efficiency of pre-production testing for network services, infrastructure upgrades, and network devices. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Noida, India, and Surrey, the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline the testing lifecycle. Its AutoTest software accelerates test planning, development, execution, archiving, and reporting through a unified database, while AutoLab addresses lab testing needs such as inventory control and resource scheduling. QuikCycle's integrated Automation suite combines the functionalities of both AutoLab and AutoTest to provide comprehensive management of the test lifecycle. The company serves a diverse clientele, including service providers, enterprises, service area network providers, and network equipment manufacturers across North America, Europe, and India, aiming to expedite the time-to-market for new products and services.

Dash Navigation

Series B in 2007
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

Zolo Technologies

Series D in 2007
Zolo Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, installation, and servicing of laser-based and multiplexed combustion monitoring systems. Founded in 1999 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company serves various industrial sectors, including power generation, steel production, and petrochemical refining. Zolo Technologies offers tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy instruments that measure vital constituents such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and temperature in demanding combustion environments. Its product applications include steam methane reformers, ethylene cracking, electric arc furnaces, and glass furnaces. The company markets its innovative solutions under the ZoloBOSS, Zolographics, and SensAlign brand names, enabling clients to optimize processes and improve product quality through enhanced monitoring and diagnostics.

Quorum Systems

Series C in 2006
Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of highly integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers tailored for advanced mobile handset devices. The company offers transceivers that support a variety of communication standards, including multi-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and HSDPA, as well as TD-SCDMA and GSM-EDGE operations. By focusing on innovative RF solutions, Quorum Systems aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of modern mobile communication technologies.

Compellent Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Compellent Technologies specializes in developing and providing enterprise storage solutions, focusing on both software and hardware. Their offerings include Fluid Data Storage, an enterprise storage platform, and Fluid Data Architecture, a network storage solution that manages data at a granular level. Additionally, they provide Storage Center 5.4, which helps enterprises adapt to changing business requirements. The company's solutions are designed to automate the movement and management of data, lower capital expenditures, and ensure continuous data availability and storage virtualization through their Storage Area Network (SAN).

Novalux

Series B in 2006
Novalux, established in 1998 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of laser systems. The company's core product is the Novalux Extended Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (ECSEL), a surface-emitting semiconductor laser used across various applications such as projection displays, specialty lighting, neon sign alternatives, and automotive lighting. As of 2008, Novalux operates as a subsidiary of Arasor International Limited.

CoreOptics

Venture Round in 2006
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

Verimatrix

Series B in 2006
Verimatrix is a provider of software security and business intelligence solutions designed to safeguard content, devices, applications, and communications across various markets. With over 20 years of experience, the company serves many of the world's largest service providers and innovative organizations, enabling them to protect crucial systems. Verimatrix's product offerings include Multi-DRM, Video Content Authority Systems, watermarking, content distribution, TV authentication, analytics, code protection, mobile payment solutions, and strong authentication services. The company is committed to delivering cost-effective and easily deployable solutions, supported by responsive customer service through teams located globally.

Airband Communications

Series B in 2006
Airband Communications is a leading provider of fixed wireless broadband services in the United States, specializing in high-bandwidth solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a proprietary network that allows it to bypass traditional phone and cable companies, resulting in quicker installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband offers a wide range of services, including high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions, all delivered over one of the industry's most adaptable last-mile networks. Operating in 14 markets and experiencing rapid expansion, Airband is dedicated to exceptional customer service, supported by a passionate team focused on meeting the needs of over 3,500 businesses nationwide. The company is recognized for its local support staff and strong commitment to customer responsiveness.

Fultec Semiconductor

Series C in 2006
Fultec Semiconductor is a circuit protection semiconductor company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2001. It specializes in producing transient blocking devices designed to safeguard telecommunication and data communication systems from over-voltage and over-current conditions. The company's products provide extensive bandwidth circuit protection against various electrical threats, including lightning strikes, power induction, power cross, and short circuit events. Fultec's offerings find applications across multiple sectors such as telecommunications, data communications, sensors, automotive, and power distribution. As of 2008, Fultec Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Bourns, Inc.

MediaKind

Series E in 2005
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

eASIC

Series C in 2005
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

Parexa

Series A in 2005
Parexa is a boutique management consultancy company. They provide their customers with full life-cycle support on organizational changes. By focussing on performance and content their clients are convinced of their value. They can negotiate their way across uncharted terrains; they do not follow the masses; they make their own pathways to success be delivering sustainable solutions matched to specific customer requirements.

Paxera

Series A in 2005
Paxera Corporation, a developer of tunable technology for dynamically reconfigurable networks.

Zolo Technologies

Series C in 2005
Zolo Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, installation, and servicing of laser-based and multiplexed combustion monitoring systems. Founded in 1999 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company serves various industrial sectors, including power generation, steel production, and petrochemical refining. Zolo Technologies offers tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy instruments that measure vital constituents such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and temperature in demanding combustion environments. Its product applications include steam methane reformers, ethylene cracking, electric arc furnaces, and glass furnaces. The company markets its innovative solutions under the ZoloBOSS, Zolographics, and SensAlign brand names, enabling clients to optimize processes and improve product quality through enhanced monitoring and diagnostics.

ShoZu

Series B in 2005
ShoZu is a provider of mobile social media services that enables users to connect their mobile devices with various online social networks, personal blogs, and photo storage sites. The company's patented technology facilitates fast, easy, one-click uploads of photos and videos from mobile phones to the web, ensuring full-resolution delivery without compression. ShoZu's platform offers a suite of services that enhances user experience by allowing content to be pushed to the device and functioning seamlessly in the background, even during connectivity interruptions. Additionally, the company incorporates a mobile advertising service that delivers non-intrusive, behaviorally targeted advertisements, further enriching its offerings in the mobile social media landscape.

Worksoft

Series D in 2005
Worksoft, Inc. is a developer of a test automation platform tailored for enterprise packaged applications. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, the company specializes in automated business process discovery, documentation, compliance, testing, risk analysis, and robotic process automation (RPA). Worksoft's platform supports a wide range of applications, including SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and Workday, among others. The Worksoft Certify solution enables businesses to validate processes across various platforms without the need for scripting or custom coding, which are often required by traditional test automation products. This user-friendly approach allows business users to operate the solution effectively. By providing process intelligence, analytics, and automation capabilities, Worksoft helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, validate their procedures, and streamline compliance and documentation efforts. The company also maintains offices in Canada and several U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Denver.

SealedMedia

Venture Round in 2005
SealedMedia is a company that specializes in document security solutions tailored for various sectors, including finance, banking, insurance, publishing, government, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Los Gatos, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and London, SealedMedia offers a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to seal multiple document formats, thereby protecting sensitive information from leakage. The company focuses on enterprise digital rights management, providing software technology that helps organizations track and secure data across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. As of 2006, SealedMedia operates as a subsidiary of Stellent Inc.

BDNA

Series C in 2005
BDNA specializes in transforming enterprise asset data by enriching it with market context, simplifying integrations, and enhancing decision-making processes. The company utilizes Technopedia, a comprehensive source of hardware and software asset information, which includes a content library categorizing over 2 million products from 34,000 suppliers and receives 2,500 daily updates. This repository provides essential business information, including compatibility, support dates, end-of-life details, and migration data. By automating and normalizing asset data, BDNA eliminates manual processes and bottlenecks, resulting in improved visibility, compliance, and faster time to market. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, BDNA serves a diverse range of customers globally across various sectors.

eSilicon

Series F in 2005
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

Dust Networks

Series B in 2005
Dust Networks is a leader in the field of wireless sensor networking (WSN), specializing in ultra low-power and highly reliable embedded systems. The company provides advanced WSN solutions to prominent sensing solution providers, emphasizing the integration of "smart dust" technology into their products. Dust Networks offers a range of products, including the SmartMesh IA-500 systems, which deliver embedded WirelessHART services, and the SmartMesh-XD System-on-Chip, designed for versatile WSN applications. Additionally, the SmartMesh-XT is optimized for various RF environments, while the Evaluation Kit allows users to assess the performance of Dust's networking solutions. By focusing on reliability and low power consumption, Dust Networks is positioned as a key player in the evolution of industrial automation and smart sensing technologies.

WhereNet

Venture Round in 2005
WhereNet Corporation specializes in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers an integrated wireless infrastructure that supports real-time location, messaging, and telemetry applications. Its key products include WhereLAN, a cellular network of locating access points; WhereLAN LOS, a network of tag transmission receivers; and WhereTag III and IV, low-powered radio frequency transmitters and configurable asset tags, respectively. Additionally, WhereNet provides WhereCall, a wireless messaging system designed for parts replenishment in industrial manufacturing, and WherePort, which enhances the functionality of WhereTags. The company also features the Visibility Software Server, a suite of development tools for integrating its solutions with customer and third-party applications. As of 2007, WhereNet operates as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corp.

NextIO

Series B in 2005
NextIO is an information technology company.

Credant Technologies

Series B in 2004
CREDANT Technologies, Inc. is a provider of endpoint data protection and management solutions, established in 2001 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, with additional offices in the United States and Europe. The company offers a range of products, including the CMG Enterprise Edition, which ensures data security while maintaining user productivity, and solutions for external media and standalone devices that handle sensitive information. CREDANT's platform enables users to control, manage, and protect data across various environments, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and cloud infrastructures.

Transitive

Series C in 2004
Transitive is a technology company specializing in cross-platform virtualization, enabling the seamless execution of software applications across different hardware and operating systems. The company has developed pioneering solutions that allow applications compiled for one CPU architecture to operate on platforms utilizing different CPUs without requiring modifications to source code or binaries. This innovative hardware virtualization technology facilitates the transportability of legacy enterprise applications, allowing IT managers to efficiently replicate and run these applications on modern, standardized platforms. By doing so, Transitive helps organizations avoid the costs and delays associated with traditional software porting projects, delivering performance comparable to native applications.

Tropic Networks

Series D in 2004
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Pure Digital Technologies

Series C in 2004
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions targeted at the mass market, notably through its Flip Video line of digital camcorders. These camcorders are designed for simplicity and ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that facilitates one-click uploads to various online platforms. The Flip Ultra, a standout model, became the best-selling camcorder on Amazon soon after its launch, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and operates on 2 AA batteries, offering a straightforward design without complex features. Users can connect the device directly to a computer via a built-in USB connector, eliminating the need for additional cables. The Flip Ultra is available in different memory sizes, retailing between $150 and $180. In 2009, the company was acquired by Cisco, which ultimately discontinued the Flip line in 2011.

Percardia

Series D in 2003
Percardia is a medical device company that develops therapies for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Its products include VSTENT myocardial implant, a balloon-deployable stainless steel stent. Percardia was founded in 1998 and is based in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

CoreOptics

Series C in 2003
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

eSilicon

Series E in 2003
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

StoneFly

Series C in 2003
StoneFly, Inc., headquartered in Hayward, California, is a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP) storage solutions, renowned for pioneering the iSCSI storage protocol. Established to fulfill the need for affordable and robust enterprise-class storage products, StoneFly designs and develops a comprehensive range of offerings that include physical and virtual storage appliances, cloud services, backup solutions, and disaster recovery options. The company integrates its proprietary StoneFusion operating system to enhance the functionality of its storage products, enabling seamless support for data-dependent processes across diverse environments. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as fibre channel, object storage, and hyper-convergence, StoneFly aims to provide cost-effective, secure, and scalable solutions for businesses. As a subsidiary of Dynamic Network Factory, Inc., StoneFly benefits from its parent company's expertise in security and consulting services, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions.

Compellent Technologies

Series A in 2003
Compellent Technologies specializes in developing and providing enterprise storage solutions, focusing on both software and hardware. Their offerings include Fluid Data Storage, an enterprise storage platform, and Fluid Data Architecture, a network storage solution that manages data at a granular level. Additionally, they provide Storage Center 5.4, which helps enterprises adapt to changing business requirements. The company's solutions are designed to automate the movement and management of data, lower capital expenditures, and ensure continuous data availability and storage virtualization through their Storage Area Network (SAN).

Cantera Resources

Venture Round in 2003
Cantera Resources, Inc. is engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties, primarily targeting the onshore Gulf Coast regions. The company specializes in acquiring properties that have potential for further exploration and development. In addition to its exploration activities, Cantera Resources provides processing and marketing services for natural gas and liquids, positioning itself as a key player in the energy sector. Through its strategic focus on enhancing property value and optimizing resource extraction, Cantera aims to capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy market.

Transitive

Series B in 2003
Transitive is a technology company specializing in cross-platform virtualization, enabling the seamless execution of software applications across different hardware and operating systems. The company has developed pioneering solutions that allow applications compiled for one CPU architecture to operate on platforms utilizing different CPUs without requiring modifications to source code or binaries. This innovative hardware virtualization technology facilitates the transportability of legacy enterprise applications, allowing IT managers to efficiently replicate and run these applications on modern, standardized platforms. By doing so, Transitive helps organizations avoid the costs and delays associated with traditional software porting projects, delivering performance comparable to native applications.

Sistina Software

Series B in 2003
Sistina Software, Inc. is a company specializing in storage infrastructure, focusing on the design, development, and support of storage management software specifically for Linux systems. The firm provides solutions that enable data sharing for both enterprise and technical computing clients. Its flagship product is a comprehensive file system and volume management platform, which incorporates a global file system, a Linux logical volume manager, and various management tools to facilitate the installation and configuration of storage clusters. Through its innovative software solutions, Sistina Software aims to enhance storage management capabilities for its users.

Tropic Networks

Series C in 2003
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Airband Communications

Series B in 2002
Airband Communications is a leading provider of fixed wireless broadband services in the United States, specializing in high-bandwidth solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a proprietary network that allows it to bypass traditional phone and cable companies, resulting in quicker installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband offers a wide range of services, including high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions, all delivered over one of the industry's most adaptable last-mile networks. Operating in 14 markets and experiencing rapid expansion, Airband is dedicated to exceptional customer service, supported by a passionate team focused on meeting the needs of over 3,500 businesses nationwide. The company is recognized for its local support staff and strong commitment to customer responsiveness.

Optillion

Series C in 2002
Optillion AB is a high-tech Swedish company engaged in the optical component and subsystem market. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-optic Ethernet transceivers. These transceivers are designed to carry high volumes of data at speeds of 10 Gbps, thereby facilitating superior internet communications. By providing innovative solutions for global network equipment suppliers, Optillion plays a crucial role in enhancing high-speed data transmission.

CoreOptics

Series B in 2002
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

BroadSoft

Series C in 2002
BroadSoft develops software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud‑based unified communications to enterprise customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes UC‑One, a cloud communication platform that integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing and virtual meeting rooms; Team‑One, a collaboration tool for chat, notes, file sharing and project organization; BroadSoft Hub, a cloud service that fuses real‑time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence; and CC‑One, a contact‑center solution that supports omni‑channel interactions and collaboration between agents and back‑office staff. The company also supplies the BroadWorks application server and the BroadCloud SaaS platform, and offers professional support, consulting, training and lifecycle services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft serves more than 500 telecommunications carriers, including 18 of the world’s largest, across more than 70 countries and in 25 languages. Since 2018 it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Ejasent

Series D in 2002
Ejasent is a provider of market utility computing solutions that offers on-demand computer processing power to enterprises. Through a pay-as-you-use service, companies can efficiently manage their application needs by accessing scalable computing resources. Additionally, Ejacent's technology can be integrated into clients' own networks, allowing them to maintain granular control over the provisioning, deployment, and scaling of their web infrastructure. This flexibility enables enterprises to optimize their operations based on specific price or user response time objectives.

iReady

Venture Round in 2002
iReady is a manufacturing company that specializes in developing silicon based TCP/IP stack processing solutions. Their products are HDL designed implementations that can be reused in OEM designs. The company's patented TCP/IP stack technology provides full transport off-load for high performance Ethernet networking. iReady was founded by Mike Johnson in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Pluris

Venture Round in 2002
Pluris is a valuation firm based in New York City, established in 2006. It specializes in providing valuation advisory services, focusing on real estate appraisals, business valuations, intangibles, and intellectual properties, as well as assessments of illiquid, complex, and distressed securities. The firm caters to a diverse clientele that includes investment funds, investment banks, broker-dealers, private and public companies, their shareholders and executives, and high-net-worth individuals and families. In addition to its valuation services, Pluris offers daily marks services for high-volume clients and large institutions globally. The company is also involved in developing next-generation IP core infrastructure, leveraging its Teraplex architecture to enhance scalability, fault-tolerance, and performance, providing service providers with a pathway to future upgrades without significant infrastructure overhauls.

Magis Networks

Series B in 2002
Magis develops chipsets that enable wireless communications of high-quality video, audio and Internet data throughout the home and office.

Ensemble Communications

Venture Round in 2002
Ensemble Communications is a develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.

Cyneta Networks

Series B in 2001
Cyneta Networks will be recognized as the global leader in providing intelligent data networking solutions for next generation wireless networks. Cyneta Networks was established to develop and deploy the Intelligent Packet Control Node™, an innovative new network element that optimizes IP communications, significantly reducing costs and generating new revenues for wireless carriers. Founded with a vision to provide a new form of visibility and control to wireless packet data networks, Cyneta Networks has developed the first "intelligent" monitoring system that provides wireless carriers with deep visibility into the performance of their data services for particular users and user classes. To provide intelligent monitoring, Cyneta Networks has taken an innovative architectural approach to wireless data monitoring. Cyneta’s solution is designed around a centrally located packet-processing platform that provides a comprehensive view of the operator’s services, looking at every packet traversing the mobile core network. Cyneta has incorporated this technology into an advanced network and service monitoring solution that extracts key information about the performance of the network and the applications and services that run on it. This unique approach offers several advantages for end-to-end fault, performance, and service management. It provides operators with the most complete set of network, subscriber, and services information, allowing for the visibility of not just service quality but how that quality relates to the subscriber or classes of subscribers. The result is increased operational efficiencies, improved user experience, enhanced revenue opportunities, and a greater acceptance of wireless data in the business and consumer markets. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas with additional sales and development offices in the Netherlands and India, Cyneta Networks is partnered with leading Operational Support System (OSS), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and System Integrator (SI) companies to provide intelligent monitoring solutions to wireless network operators around the world.

SealedMedia

Venture Round in 2001
SealedMedia is a company that specializes in document security solutions tailored for various sectors, including finance, banking, insurance, publishing, government, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Los Gatos, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and London, SealedMedia offers a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to seal multiple document formats, thereby protecting sensitive information from leakage. The company focuses on enterprise digital rights management, providing software technology that helps organizations track and secure data across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. As of 2006, SealedMedia operates as a subsidiary of Stellent Inc.

Ejasent

Series C in 2001
Ejasent is a provider of market utility computing solutions that offers on-demand computer processing power to enterprises. Through a pay-as-you-use service, companies can efficiently manage their application needs by accessing scalable computing resources. Additionally, Ejacent's technology can be integrated into clients' own networks, allowing them to maintain granular control over the provisioning, deployment, and scaling of their web infrastructure. This flexibility enables enterprises to optimize their operations based on specific price or user response time objectives.

Zolo Technologies

Series B in 2001
Zolo Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, installation, and servicing of laser-based and multiplexed combustion monitoring systems. Founded in 1999 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company serves various industrial sectors, including power generation, steel production, and petrochemical refining. Zolo Technologies offers tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy instruments that measure vital constituents such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and temperature in demanding combustion environments. Its product applications include steam methane reformers, ethylene cracking, electric arc furnaces, and glass furnaces. The company markets its innovative solutions under the ZoloBOSS, Zolographics, and SensAlign brand names, enabling clients to optimize processes and improve product quality through enhanced monitoring and diagnostics.

Cyneta Networks

Series A in 2001
Cyneta Networks will be recognized as the global leader in providing intelligent data networking solutions for next generation wireless networks. Cyneta Networks was established to develop and deploy the Intelligent Packet Control Node™, an innovative new network element that optimizes IP communications, significantly reducing costs and generating new revenues for wireless carriers. Founded with a vision to provide a new form of visibility and control to wireless packet data networks, Cyneta Networks has developed the first "intelligent" monitoring system that provides wireless carriers with deep visibility into the performance of their data services for particular users and user classes. To provide intelligent monitoring, Cyneta Networks has taken an innovative architectural approach to wireless data monitoring. Cyneta’s solution is designed around a centrally located packet-processing platform that provides a comprehensive view of the operator’s services, looking at every packet traversing the mobile core network. Cyneta has incorporated this technology into an advanced network and service monitoring solution that extracts key information about the performance of the network and the applications and services that run on it. This unique approach offers several advantages for end-to-end fault, performance, and service management. It provides operators with the most complete set of network, subscriber, and services information, allowing for the visibility of not just service quality but how that quality relates to the subscriber or classes of subscribers. The result is increased operational efficiencies, improved user experience, enhanced revenue opportunities, and a greater acceptance of wireless data in the business and consumer markets. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas with additional sales and development offices in the Netherlands and India, Cyneta Networks is partnered with leading Operational Support System (OSS), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and System Integrator (SI) companies to provide intelligent monitoring solutions to wireless network operators around the world.

CityNet Telecommunications

Series B in 2001
CityNet is a broadband infrastructure company that builds carrier-class last-mile fiber optic networks. The company uses a revolutionary but proven in-sewer deployment method to build its networks in cities across the U.S. and internationally. As a wholesale carrier’s carrier, CityNet provides telecom carriers and network service provider customers with all-optical high-speed connections directly into commercial and residential multi-tenant buildings, thereby Bridging the Last-Mile DivideSM that exists for these carrier customers and, ultimately, end-users of broadband services.

Cybrant Corporation

Series C in 2001
Cybrant Corporation, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in providing software applications that facilitate configuration, pricing, quoting, guided selling, and solution design. Its technology platforms cater to various sectors, including electronic, medical instruments, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. By offering tools that simplify the sale of complex products and services, Cybrant enables organizations to streamline their operations and achieve cost savings. The company's solutions assist businesses in effectively matching customer requirements with appropriate offerings, thereby enhancing the sales process and improving overall efficiency.

Tropic Networks

Series B in 2001
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Morphics Technology

Series C in 2001
Morphics Technology, Inc. is a communications systems company specializing in wireless signal processors (WSPs) and intellectual property (IP) cores for base stations and terminal devices. The company leverages its expertise in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to deliver high-performance signal processing solutions that offer flexibility and scalability for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics provides efficient off-the-shelf WSPs designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G base station manufacturers, enabling scalable baseband processing with exceptional channel density. These programmable WSPs allow equipment vendors to incorporate proprietary features for enhanced radio-link and network performance, while also supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.

CoreOptics

Series A in 2001
CoreOptics is a prominent manufacturer of advanced subsystems designed for high-speed optical networking applications in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. The company specializes in 10G and 40G Distortion Tolerant Transponder Modules and integrated circuit solutions, catering to Metro, Regional, and Long Haul optical and data networking markets. CoreOptics advocates for open systems in optical communications networks, enabling efficient data transmission regardless of data rates or fiber types. Their innovative maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE)-based equalization technology is the only field-proven solution available, empowering Tier 1 systems vendors and carriers to enhance their high-performance networks using existing fiber infrastructure. By eliminating the need for Optical Compensators and associated Second Stage Amplifiers, CoreOptics' products can significantly reduce initial deployment costs for customers, making them a valuable partner in the evolution of optical networking.

Optillion

Series B in 2000
Optillion AB is a high-tech Swedish company engaged in the optical component and subsystem market. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-optic Ethernet transceivers. These transceivers are designed to carry high volumes of data at speeds of 10 Gbps, thereby facilitating superior internet communications. By providing innovative solutions for global network equipment suppliers, Optillion plays a crucial role in enhancing high-speed data transmission.

Symmorphix

Series A in 2000
Symmorphix is a company focused on advancing optical networking technology through the development of next-generation Amplifying Planar Integrated Components (APICs). Utilizing a proprietary thin-film process, Symmorphix creates compact, distributed-amplification components designed to counteract optical signal loss and enhance the performance and scalability of optical networking equipment. Additionally, the company produces high-quality amorphous dielectric films suitable for various applications, including physical barriers, dielectrics, and optical layers. These films are manufactured using a unique wide-area, low-temperature physical vapor deposition process, allowing for a diverse range of material compositions.

Pluris

Series D in 2000
Pluris is a valuation firm based in New York City, established in 2006. It specializes in providing valuation advisory services, focusing on real estate appraisals, business valuations, intangibles, and intellectual properties, as well as assessments of illiquid, complex, and distressed securities. The firm caters to a diverse clientele that includes investment funds, investment banks, broker-dealers, private and public companies, their shareholders and executives, and high-net-worth individuals and families. In addition to its valuation services, Pluris offers daily marks services for high-volume clients and large institutions globally. The company is also involved in developing next-generation IP core infrastructure, leveraging its Teraplex architecture to enhance scalability, fault-tolerance, and performance, providing service providers with a pathway to future upgrades without significant infrastructure overhauls.

Salient Surgical Technologies

Series B in 2000
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company, established in 1999, that specializes in the development and marketing of advanced energy devices for surgical applications. Initially focused on monopolar electrosurgical devices for treating liver cancers, the company has since expanded its product offerings with the AQUAMANTYS® System. This system employs patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which allows for the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone, significantly reducing surgical blood loss. The AQUAMANTYS System, which includes a bipolar electrosurgical generator, pump system, and a range of handheld disposable devices, is utilized in various surgical fields such as orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's innovative products are distributed across the United States, Europe, and Asia, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and economic efficiencies for healthcare providers and patients alike. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from the use of TRANSCOLLATION technology.

Accordion Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Accordion Networks designs and supplies next-generation onsite broadband multi-services activation platforms, enabling New-World Service Providers to activate, personalize and manage business-class broadband services in the new business e-conomy. Accordion Networks' flagship broadband multi-services activation platform allows New-World Service Providers, for the first time, to offer a one-stop-shop for differentiated services onsite at the edge of the network from a business campus Point-of-Presence (POP), building POP or metro POP. Accordion Networks enables New-World Service Providers to rapidly deploy "best fit" technologies, including a winning combination of increased bandwidth, improved scalability, and rapid provisioning of voice, data, video and advanced Internet protocol (IP) and application services.

TeleCentric

Series A in 2000
TeleCentric is a company dedicated exclusively to the telecommunications industry, offering a comprehensive range of B2B e-business solutions tailored to this sector. The firm specializes in providing integrated services that encompass network design, deployment, supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, order management, and metrics reporting. By focusing solely on telecommunications, TeleCentric ensures that its offerings are highly relevant and effective, streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. The company's solutions are designed to be both affordable and quickly deployable, significantly reducing time to market and lowering costs for its clients. As an active member of the QuEST Forum, TeleCentric demonstrates its commitment to advancing quality and efficiency within the telecom sector.

Zolo Technologies

Series A in 2000
Zolo Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, installation, and servicing of laser-based and multiplexed combustion monitoring systems. Founded in 1999 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company serves various industrial sectors, including power generation, steel production, and petrochemical refining. Zolo Technologies offers tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy instruments that measure vital constituents such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and temperature in demanding combustion environments. Its product applications include steam methane reformers, ethylene cracking, electric arc furnaces, and glass furnaces. The company markets its innovative solutions under the ZoloBOSS, Zolographics, and SensAlign brand names, enabling clients to optimize processes and improve product quality through enhanced monitoring and diagnostics.

Ejasent

Series B in 2000
Ejasent is a provider of market utility computing solutions that offers on-demand computer processing power to enterprises. Through a pay-as-you-use service, companies can efficiently manage their application needs by accessing scalable computing resources. Additionally, Ejacent's technology can be integrated into clients' own networks, allowing them to maintain granular control over the provisioning, deployment, and scaling of their web infrastructure. This flexibility enables enterprises to optimize their operations based on specific price or user response time objectives.

Ensemble Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Ensemble Communications is a develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.

Relera

Series B in 2000
Relera is a provider of media technology services that specializes in web and application hosting solutions. Established in 2000, the company is headquartered in both Denver and San Diego. Relera offers a comprehensive suite of services, including enterprise-class colocation space and Tier-1 carrier-diverse managed bandwidth services. Its geographically diverse infrastructure enables it to meet the varied needs of its customers effectively.

Cygent

Series C in 2000
Cygent is an innovative Internet software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive eBusiness Support System (eBSS) tailored for the communications industry. By connecting wholesalers and retailers of communication services to each other and their customers, Cygent enhances operational efficiency across all interaction points. The company's integrated software platform facilitates the timely and accurate ordering of communication services, streamlining operations and aligning business processes around customer needs. This approach not only accelerates the transition of communication service providers to online business but also enables rapid deployment of new products and services, ultimately increasing revenue while minimizing costs.

Airband Communications

Series A in 2000
Airband Communications is a leading provider of fixed wireless broadband services in the United States, specializing in high-bandwidth solutions for businesses. Established in 2000, the company has developed a proprietary network that allows it to bypass traditional phone and cable companies, resulting in quicker installation times and enhanced scalability. Airband offers a wide range of services, including high-speed data, Voice over IP, and security solutions, all delivered over one of the industry's most adaptable last-mile networks. Operating in 14 markets and experiencing rapid expansion, Airband is dedicated to exceptional customer service, supported by a passionate team focused on meeting the needs of over 3,500 businesses nationwide. The company is recognized for its local support staff and strong commitment to customer responsiveness.

RHK

Series A in 2000
RHK is the leading industry market research and consulting firm specializing in the analysis of advanced technologies for the public telecommunications network. The company provides subscription services and custom consulting to technology vendors, service providers, component suppliers and the investment community.

BroadSoft

Series B in 2000
BroadSoft develops software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud‑based unified communications to enterprise customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes UC‑One, a cloud communication platform that integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing and virtual meeting rooms; Team‑One, a collaboration tool for chat, notes, file sharing and project organization; BroadSoft Hub, a cloud service that fuses real‑time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence; and CC‑One, a contact‑center solution that supports omni‑channel interactions and collaboration between agents and back‑office staff. The company also supplies the BroadWorks application server and the BroadCloud SaaS platform, and offers professional support, consulting, training and lifecycle services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft serves more than 500 telecommunications carriers, including 18 of the world’s largest, across more than 70 countries and in 25 languages. Since 2018 it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

iReady

Venture Round in 2000
iReady is a manufacturing company that specializes in developing silicon based TCP/IP stack processing solutions. Their products are HDL designed implementations that can be reused in OEM designs. The company's patented TCP/IP stack technology provides full transport off-load for high performance Ethernet networking. iReady was founded by Mike Johnson in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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