CRV

Founded in 1970, CRV is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $1.5 billion under management, the firm focuses on seed to series B investments in technology, consumer goods, and healthcare companies across North America.

Izhar Armony

General Partner

Reid Christian

General Partner

Chiraag Deora

Principal

Max Gazor

General Partner

James Green

General Partner

Past deals in Networking

Tailscale

Series C in 2025
Founded in 2019, Tailscale Inc. specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) software that enables secure remote access for teams of any size. Its platform leverages WireGuard's Noise protocol encryption to provide minimal configuration, automatic key management, and identity provider integration, helping IT professionals and organizations replace legacy VPNs and simplify secure network operations.

Tailscale

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Tailscale Inc. specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) software that enables secure remote access for teams of any size. Its platform leverages WireGuard's Noise protocol encryption to provide minimal configuration, automatic key management, and identity provider integration, helping IT professionals and organizations replace legacy VPNs and simplify secure network operations.

Aviatrix

Series D in 2021
Aviatrix specializes in cloud networking, aiming to simplify processes for enterprises. With over 500 global clients, their platform offers visibility, security, and control for adaptable cloud networking. They also provide the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, empowering professionals in multicloud networking and security.

Aviatrix

Series C in 2019
Aviatrix specializes in cloud networking, aiming to simplify processes for enterprises. With over 500 global clients, their platform offers visibility, security, and control for adaptable cloud networking. They also provide the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, empowering professionals in multicloud networking and security.

Prisma SD-WAN

Series C in 2019
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.

Aviatrix

Series B in 2017
Aviatrix specializes in cloud networking, aiming to simplify processes for enterprises. With over 500 global clients, their platform offers visibility, security, and control for adaptable cloud networking. They also provide the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, empowering professionals in multicloud networking and security.

Roam International

Seed Round in 2016
Roam International, Inc. is a company that develops a networking platform offering communal living and working spaces for travelers and location-independent professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company operates facilities in Miami, Florida, and Bali, providing a blend of coliving and coworking environments. Roam's offerings include fully equipped spaces designed for events, meetings, and classes, catering to both members and the surrounding community. The facilities are designed to ensure comfort and convenience, featuring amenities such as high-speed internet, universal power outlets, and shared resources like kitchens, media centers, and recreational areas. Roam International aims to redefine the experience of work and travel by fostering a sense of community among its users.

Prisma SD-WAN

Series B in 2015
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Venture Round in 2015
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

Prisma SD-WAN

Series A in 2014
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.

SimpliVity

Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Fishing.io

Series A in 2013
Refresh.io is a mobile application that provides users with instant insights about their contacts by leveraging information from social media and the web. The platform gathers data such as profiles, photos, statuses, and shared interests, enabling users to prepare for meetings and strengthen relationships. By delivering relevant background information about individuals, Refresh.io facilitates more meaningful interactions and helps users connect more effectively in both professional and personal settings. This tool is designed for those who want to enhance their networking capabilities without spending excessive time on research.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

SimpliVity

Series B in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series C in 2012
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

SimpliVity

Series A in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

One

Seed Round in 2011
One Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application called One, designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users with shared interests. The app utilizes information from users' Facebook profiles and their geographical location to identify and notify them of nearby individuals who have similar interests and have also downloaded the application. This innovative approach aims to enhance user interaction and foster community engagement among individuals with common hobbies and preferences.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Venture Round in 2011
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

tlee.com

Venture Round in 2010
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BNI Video

Venture Round in 2010
BNI Video is a software company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing tools and services for video service providers (VSPs) across the cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company's offerings include a video delivery platform that supports the deployment of next-generation applications, enabling VSPs to efficiently manage and deliver both linear and on-demand content. BNI Video's technology integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructures, allowing providers to enhance their video services with features such as social networking and search capabilities. This results in improved operational efficiency, expanded monetization opportunities, and richer consumer viewing experiences, making it easier for VSPs to navigate the competitive landscape of modern media consumption.

Affirmed Networks

Series A in 2010
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

PeerPong

Venture Round in 2010
PeerPong is an online platform that connects users with subject matter experts to provide answers to their inquiries. As the largest index of expertise, it offers a free service designed to simplify the process of finding the right person to address specific questions. The platform utilizes a feature called PeerRank, which continuously evolves to better index individuals based on their publicly demonstrated interests. By facilitating interactions between users and knowledgeable professionals, PeerPong enhances the accessibility of expert insights across various fields.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series B in 2010
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Series A in 2009
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

Cedar Point Communications

Debt Financing in 2009
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.

Reva Systems

Series C in 2009
Reva Systems specializes in developing radio-frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure products designed to help customers deploy scalable RFID solutions across various environments. The company’s flagship product, the standards-based Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) appliances, enhances system performance, manageability, and security while reducing implementation time and complexity. Additionally, Reva Systems offers a comprehensive Reva Management System, which includes the Reva Multi-site Manager for web-based enterprise-wide management of RFID devices and operations, the Reva Management Console for graphical site configuration and monitoring, and the Reva Scripting Tool that automates bulk operations such as upgrading TAPs. Through these innovations, Reva Systems enables effective management and deployment of RFID technology for its clients.

Staccato Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

Vanu

Series B in 2008
Vanu develops mobile communications solutions for off-grid markets and challenging environments. It offers software-defined radio access network products like community connect GSM/EDGE base stations, LTE portable networks, and cellular suppression systems for correctional facilities. Additionally, it provides coverage mapping tools, technical support services, and network management solutions. Founded in 1998, Vanu operates globally with offices in the US, India, and Rwanda.

Parascale

Series A in 2008
Parascale is a developer of cloud storage software that consolidates disk storage across multiple standard Linux servers, creating a highly scalable storage cloud. This innovative solution supports standard file-access protocols such as NFS, HTTP, and FTP, enabling users to access vast storage capacities with parallel throughput. Parascale's deployments can begin with several terabytes and seamlessly scale to several petabytes within a single namespace, allowing for configurable redundancy as specified by the administrator. The system is designed for efficient management, enabling a single administrator to oversee hundreds of servers while automatically balancing load and capacity across nodes. In addition to its core cloud storage offerings, Parascale also provides solutions for video-on-demand, document archiving, online backup, and video surveillance.

Staccato Communications

Venture Round in 2007
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

Reva Systems

Series B in 2007
Reva Systems specializes in developing radio-frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure products designed to help customers deploy scalable RFID solutions across various environments. The company’s flagship product, the standards-based Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) appliances, enhances system performance, manageability, and security while reducing implementation time and complexity. Additionally, Reva Systems offers a comprehensive Reva Management System, which includes the Reva Multi-site Manager for web-based enterprise-wide management of RFID devices and operations, the Reva Management Console for graphical site configuration and monitoring, and the Reva Scripting Tool that automates bulk operations such as upgrading TAPs. Through these innovations, Reva Systems enables effective management and deployment of RFID technology for its clients.

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.

Vanu

Series A in 2007
Vanu develops mobile communications solutions for off-grid markets and challenging environments. It offers software-defined radio access network products like community connect GSM/EDGE base stations, LTE portable networks, and cellular suppression systems for correctional facilities. Additionally, it provides coverage mapping tools, technical support services, and network management solutions. Founded in 1998, Vanu operates globally with offices in the US, India, and Rwanda.

Crossbeam Systems

Series F in 2007
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Eons

Series B in 2007
Eons Inc. operates an online community specifically designed for baby boomers, primarily targeting individuals over fifty years of age. Founded in 2005, the company's platform allows users to maintain connections with friends, engage with new acquaintances, and share their life experiences. By fostering a social network tailored to the needs and interests of this demographic, Eons Inc. aims to enhance social interaction and create a sense of community among its members.

Brix Networks

Venture Round in 2007
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.

Reva Systems

Series B in 2006
Reva Systems specializes in developing radio-frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure products designed to help customers deploy scalable RFID solutions across various environments. The company’s flagship product, the standards-based Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) appliances, enhances system performance, manageability, and security while reducing implementation time and complexity. Additionally, Reva Systems offers a comprehensive Reva Management System, which includes the Reva Multi-site Manager for web-based enterprise-wide management of RFID devices and operations, the Reva Management Console for graphical site configuration and monitoring, and the Reva Scripting Tool that automates bulk operations such as upgrading TAPs. Through these innovations, Reva Systems enables effective management and deployment of RFID technology for its clients.

Picolight

Venture Round in 2006
Picolight Incorporated, founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components. The company produces ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers. These products are primarily used in local area networking, optical switches and computer systems, and optical metro applications sectors. Picolight's offerings include vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers for high-bandwidth optical systems.

Acopia Networks

Series D in 2006
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions designed to enhance data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate essential data management tasks and mitigate disruptions related to storage management operations. Additionally, Acopia Networks provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, enabling organizations to manage unstructured file data more efficiently by automating various storage management functions. The company's services also include data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, allowing customers to implement an adaptive infrastructure that integrates applications, servers, and storage across their global operations.

Cswitch

Series B in 2006
Cswitch specializes in developing system-on-a-chip semiconductors tailored for networking-based platforms. Founded by a team of experienced semiconductor executives, the company leverages their extensive background in advanced processors and ASIC development to create innovative configurable solutions. In addition to semiconductors, Cswitch provides design tools for configurable switch array devices and offers development and validation boards that facilitate the design and verification of various networking applications. Their focus spans multiple markets, including networking, telecommunications, storage, and wireless base stations, enabling them to address a wide range of industry needs.

M2Z Networks

Series A in 2006
M2Z is to provide fast, free, family-friendly wireless broadband access to 95% of the US population. In addition to the free service, M2Z will provide wholesale IP connectivity to partners who will bundle wireless Internet access with a variety of consumer devices, applications and services.

Staccato Communications

Series C in 2006
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

July Systems

Series C in 2005
July Systems Inc. is a developer of cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platforms, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and offers Proximity MX, which provides adaptive mobile engagement and contextual location intelligence by translating position data from network devices. Additionally, July MX is a self-authoring platform that allows users to create and publish mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. July Systems connects to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, helping vendors gain a better understanding of their clients offline, akin to online analytics. The company serves a diverse clientele, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement and location services sector.

Broadbus Technologies

Series C in 2005
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneering developer of memory-based systems for delivering video content, specializing in on-demand software solutions for communications service providers. The company focused on enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services, including video on-demand, time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, and on-demand advertisement insertion. Broadbus Technologies was recognized for its innovative contributions to the video delivery landscape before being acquired by Motorola in July 2006 for $181 million.

Cedar Point Communications

Series D in 2005
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.

Brix Networks

Series E in 2005
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.

Acopia Networks

Series C in 2004
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions designed to enhance data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate essential data management tasks and mitigate disruptions related to storage management operations. Additionally, Acopia Networks provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, enabling organizations to manage unstructured file data more efficiently by automating various storage management functions. The company's services also include data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, allowing customers to implement an adaptive infrastructure that integrates applications, servers, and storage across their global operations.

July Systems

Series B in 2004
July Systems Inc. is a developer of cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platforms, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and offers Proximity MX, which provides adaptive mobile engagement and contextual location intelligence by translating position data from network devices. Additionally, July MX is a self-authoring platform that allows users to create and publish mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. July Systems connects to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, helping vendors gain a better understanding of their clients offline, akin to online analytics. The company serves a diverse clientele, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement and location services sector.

EqualLogic

Series C in 2004
EqualLogic is a provider of data storage solutions, founded in 1984. The company specializes in data management, offering products that include the PS Series Architecture, which enables consolidated networked storage within a self-managing iSCSI storage area network. EqualLogic's offerings encompass automated enterprise storage tiering, load-balancing solutions, and iSCSI-based SAN systems. Additionally, the company provides enterprise data services focused on storage virtualization, server management, and data protection and recovery. Its PS6000 and PS4000 Series iSCSI storage area network arrays are designed for data storage consolidation, while the PS storage stack allows users to configure storage pools or tiers to optimize performance and capacity based on specific application needs.

Bigband Networks

Series E in 2004
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a provider of integrated broadband access solutions, specializing in network-based platforms for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company develops, markets, and sells technologies that enable these operators to deliver video services across various transmission mediums, including coaxial, fiber, and copper networks. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of broadband infrastructure, BigBand Networks operates both in the United States and internationally, catering to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

PathScale

Series C in 2004
PathScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance computing solutions for scientific and engineering applications. Originally known as Key Research, the company develops advanced compiler technologies and high-performance hardware, including the InfiniPath InfiniBand Adapter and the EKOPath Compiler Suite. These innovations enable Linux clusters to achieve performance levels that can surpass those of leading supercomputers. PathScale's products cater to a diverse range of industries, assisting organizations in tackling complex computational challenges such as aerospace and automotive design simulations, weather modeling, and drug discovery. By providing programming compilers and comprehensive toolchains, PathScale empowers clients to maximize the capabilities of many-core architectures and optimize their applications for superior performance.

Cedar Point Communications

Series C in 2004
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.

Staccato Communications

Series B in 2004
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

Broadbus Technologies

Series B in 2004
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneering developer of memory-based systems for delivering video content, specializing in on-demand software solutions for communications service providers. The company focused on enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services, including video on-demand, time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, and on-demand advertisement insertion. Broadbus Technologies was recognized for its innovative contributions to the video delivery landscape before being acquired by Motorola in July 2006 for $181 million.

Brix Networks

Series D in 2003
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.

Bigband Networks

Series D in 2003
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a provider of integrated broadband access solutions, specializing in network-based platforms for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company develops, markets, and sells technologies that enable these operators to deliver video services across various transmission mediums, including coaxial, fiber, and copper networks. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of broadband infrastructure, BigBand Networks operates both in the United States and internationally, catering to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Acopia Networks

Series B in 2003
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions designed to enhance data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate essential data management tasks and mitigate disruptions related to storage management operations. Additionally, Acopia Networks provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, enabling organizations to manage unstructured file data more efficiently by automating various storage management functions. The company's services also include data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, allowing customers to implement an adaptive infrastructure that integrates applications, servers, and storage across their global operations.

Crossbeam Systems

Series C in 2003
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Staccato Communications

Series A in 2003
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

EqualLogic

Series B in 2003
EqualLogic is a provider of data storage solutions, founded in 1984. The company specializes in data management, offering products that include the PS Series Architecture, which enables consolidated networked storage within a self-managing iSCSI storage area network. EqualLogic's offerings encompass automated enterprise storage tiering, load-balancing solutions, and iSCSI-based SAN systems. Additionally, the company provides enterprise data services focused on storage virtualization, server management, and data protection and recovery. Its PS6000 and PS4000 Series iSCSI storage area network arrays are designed for data storage consolidation, while the PS storage stack allows users to configure storage pools or tiers to optimize performance and capacity based on specific application needs.

Cedar Point Communications

Series B in 2003
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.

PathScale

Series B in 2003
PathScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance computing solutions for scientific and engineering applications. Originally known as Key Research, the company develops advanced compiler technologies and high-performance hardware, including the InfiniPath InfiniBand Adapter and the EKOPath Compiler Suite. These innovations enable Linux clusters to achieve performance levels that can surpass those of leading supercomputers. PathScale's products cater to a diverse range of industries, assisting organizations in tackling complex computational challenges such as aerospace and automotive design simulations, weather modeling, and drug discovery. By providing programming compilers and comprehensive toolchains, PathScale empowers clients to maximize the capabilities of many-core architectures and optimize their applications for superior performance.

WaterCove Networks

Series C in 2003
WaterCove Networks is a provider of innovative data networking infrastructure tailored for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy next-generation mobile data services. Established in 2000 and privately held, the company offers a Mobile Data Service System designed to facilitate the rapid rollout of high-speed data services in various wireless environments, including 2.5G and 3G networks. This system addresses common challenges faced by operators, such as performance and provisioning obstacles, by utilizing the proprietary FlowCore architecture, which enables a smooth transition to advanced technologies without the need for costly upgrades. WaterCove Networks focuses on empowering carriers to customize their service delivery and charging structures, resulting in personalized mobile data experiences for both enterprise and consumer customers. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in telecommunications and is supported by significant investment, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile connectivity.

Broadbus Technologies

Series A in 2002
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneering developer of memory-based systems for delivering video content, specializing in on-demand software solutions for communications service providers. The company focused on enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services, including video on-demand, time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, and on-demand advertisement insertion. Broadbus Technologies was recognized for its innovative contributions to the video delivery landscape before being acquired by Motorola in July 2006 for $181 million.

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.

Nauticus Networks

Series B in 2002
Nauticus Networks, Inc. is a networking company that creates powerful infrastructure products to deliver the next generation Internet. The new generation of application switches enables enterprises and service providers to deliver high performance network and security services.

Bigband Networks

Series C in 2002
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a provider of integrated broadband access solutions, specializing in network-based platforms for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company develops, markets, and sells technologies that enable these operators to deliver video services across various transmission mediums, including coaxial, fiber, and copper networks. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of broadband infrastructure, BigBand Networks operates both in the United States and internationally, catering to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Cedar Point Communications

Series A in 2002
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.

Celerica

Series B in 2002
Celerica develops wireless optical solutions for co-locating base stations and locating service antennas in remote sites. It offers Celerica 500 system, which enables carriers to expand their wireless networks, as well as enhances cellular base stations’ network capacity for cellular technologies such as CDMA, TDMA, GSM, GPRS, and UMTS. The company offers its products through distributors in Taiwan, Germany, Austria, Israel, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Turkey, and Singapore. Celerica was founded in 2000 and is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Flarion Technologies

Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.

Pirus Networks

Series B in 2001
Pirus Networks specializes in the development of intelligent storage networking solutions that support multi-protocol and multi-vendor environments for distributed open systems. Founded in December 1999 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the company focuses on providing innovative storage equipment and internet infrastructure switching solutions. Pirus Networks aims to reduce storage ownership costs and streamline data management for its clients. The company actively participates in industry standard organizations, including the Storage Networking Industry Association, the Internet Engineering Task Force IP Storage Working Groups, and the Fiber Channel Industry Association, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology standards in the storage networking sector.

Inteq

Series B in 2001
The Bedford, Mass.-based company plans to use the proceeds to expand its sales staff for its InfraServices, which monitors and manages networks and is designed to prevent outages.

Brix Networks

Series C in 2001
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.

Nauticus Networks

Series A in 2001
Nauticus Networks, Inc. is a networking company that creates powerful infrastructure products to deliver the next generation Internet. The new generation of application switches enables enterprises and service providers to deliver high performance network and security services.

Pelago Networks

Series A in 2000
Pelago Networks is a provider of enhanced voice, data, and video services to their business customers via wireless or wireline broadband access networks.

Artel Video Systems

Series B in 2000
Artel Video Systems, established in 1987, specializes in designing and manufacturing reliable media transport solutions for cable TV, satellite, and telecommunications industries. Their flagship product, DigiLink, is a space-efficient, low-power platform that facilitates easy deployment and management of video signals over newer networks. With over three decades of experience, Artel has earned a reputation for exceptional reliability, with thousands of successful global deployments. DigiLink offers versatile integration capabilities, supporting fiber, IP, and optical network transport. The company's commitment to customer service is evident in its free lifetime technical support and training offerings, making it a trusted partner for media transport needs.

Picolight

Series B in 2000
Picolight Incorporated, founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components. The company produces ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers. These products are primarily used in local area networking, optical switches and computer systems, and optical metro applications sectors. Picolight's offerings include vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers for high-bandwidth optical systems.

WaterCove Networks

Series A in 2000
WaterCove Networks is a provider of innovative data networking infrastructure tailored for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy next-generation mobile data services. Established in 2000 and privately held, the company offers a Mobile Data Service System designed to facilitate the rapid rollout of high-speed data services in various wireless environments, including 2.5G and 3G networks. This system addresses common challenges faced by operators, such as performance and provisioning obstacles, by utilizing the proprietary FlowCore architecture, which enables a smooth transition to advanced technologies without the need for costly upgrades. WaterCove Networks focuses on empowering carriers to customize their service delivery and charging structures, resulting in personalized mobile data experiences for both enterprise and consumer customers. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in telecommunications and is supported by significant investment, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile connectivity.

Storigen Systems

Series A in 2000
Founded in 2000, Storigen Systems specializes in developing internet infrastructure solutions for internet service providers and web hosting markets. The company offers Edge Storage Servers for storing and delivering data, and Edge Storage Manager software for unified data management.

Synchrony

Venture Round in 2000
Synchrony helps organizations use public policy and communications tools to protect their brands, stimulate innovation, expand markets and reduce costs to produce a measurable impact and grow bottom lines. - For corporations, this often means developing policy strategies and leveraging relationships. In many cases, it also means building new relationships with other organizations to create constituent networks, secure alliances and win new customers. - For organizations, our work is focused on advancing agendas, extending reach and increasing impact in highly targeted and measurable ways, in Washington and around the world. - For governments, we focus on stimulating economic development. That often means opening markets, developing infrastructure and attracting investment. For all our clients, we seek innovative, disruptive opportunities to stimulate growth and address problems that could inhibit it.

Flarion Technologies

Series A in 2000
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.

Pirus Networks

Series A in 2000
Pirus Networks specializes in the development of intelligent storage networking solutions that support multi-protocol and multi-vendor environments for distributed open systems. Founded in December 1999 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the company focuses on providing innovative storage equipment and internet infrastructure switching solutions. Pirus Networks aims to reduce storage ownership costs and streamline data management for its clients. The company actively participates in industry standard organizations, including the Storage Networking Industry Association, the Internet Engineering Task Force IP Storage Working Groups, and the Fiber Channel Industry Association, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology standards in the storage networking sector.

Cayman.com

Venture Round in 2000
Cayman Systems, Inc., a global provider of broadband gateway solutions, is the leader in enabling the delivery of high-speed voice, video and data to the 21st century small office and home. Cayman calls this Digital Freedom...changing the way people work, live and play. Cayman develops and delivers intelligent, problem-free solutions that enable broadband service providers to deliver revenue-generating services while maintaining tight cost controls. By working closely with leading international telecommunications service providers and manufacturers, Cayman is helping millions of customers experience true digital freedom. Cayman's web site is www.cayman.com. Cayman Systems and the Cayman logo are trademarks of Cayman Systems, Inc. All other trademarks, brand and product names are the property of their respective holders.

Teloquent Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Teloquent Communications is a provider of virtual call center solutions, specializing in web and traditional telephone-based customer interactions. Founded in June 1989 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers integrated solutions that encompass voice, data, video, and web inquiries. Teloquent Communications develops software designed for various communication channels, enabling businesses to enhance their customer service capabilities through effective call center networking and virtual office solutions. In December 2003, the company was acquired by Syntellect.

Brix Networks

Series B in 2000
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.

RiverDelta Networks

Series B in 2000
RiverDelta Networks is a developer of carrier-class broadband routing, switching and service management systems.

Sonus Networks

Venture Round in 1999
Sonus Networks, now known as Ribbon Communications, specializes in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based communication solutions and Session Border Controller (SBC) technology. The company provides these services to enterprises and service providers worldwide, facilitating Unified Communications in the Cloud. Additionally, Ribbon Communications offers mobile network operations and integrates solutions with Microsoft, enhancing connectivity and communication capabilities for its clients. By focusing on these areas, the company aims to streamline and secure communication processes across various platforms and networks.

Inteq

Series A in 1999
The Bedford, Mass.-based company plans to use the proceeds to expand its sales staff for its InfraServices, which monitors and manages networks and is designed to prevent outages.

Picolight

Series A in 1999
Picolight Incorporated, founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components. The company produces ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers. These products are primarily used in local area networking, optical switches and computer systems, and optical metro applications sectors. Picolight's offerings include vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers for high-bandwidth optical systems.

Artel Video Systems

Series A in 1999
Artel Video Systems, established in 1987, specializes in designing and manufacturing reliable media transport solutions for cable TV, satellite, and telecommunications industries. Their flagship product, DigiLink, is a space-efficient, low-power platform that facilitates easy deployment and management of video signals over newer networks. With over three decades of experience, Artel has earned a reputation for exceptional reliability, with thousands of successful global deployments. DigiLink offers versatile integration capabilities, supporting fiber, IP, and optical network transport. The company's commitment to customer service is evident in its free lifetime technical support and training offerings, making it a trusted partner for media transport needs.

Aptis Communications

Series A in 1998
Aptis Communications provides carrier-class remote access equipment and virtual private network (VPN) solutions to network service providers. The company was founded in January 1997 and is based in Chelmsford
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