Vanguard Ventures

Vanguard Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm founded in 1981 and based in San Jose, California. The firm specializes in assisting entrepreneurs in the development of innovative technology and life science companies. Vanguard Ventures distinguishes itself through its team of partners, who possess extensive hands-on entrepreneurial experience along with backgrounds in executive roles and venture capital. This combination of expertise enables the firm to provide valuable support and guidance to emerging companies in their growth journeys.

Daniel L. Eilers

Managing Director

Tom McConnell

Managing Director

Robert Ulrich Ph.D

Managing Director

62 past transactions

DFine

Venture Round in 2011
DFINE Inc. develops minimally invasive therapeutic devices that are used to treat pathologies of the vertebrae, metastatic spinal tumors, and vertebral compression fractures. It offers STAR, a tumor ablation system for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body; vertebral augmentation systems for percutaneous delivery of bone cement and the treatment of pathological fractures; and vertebroplasty systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. As of July 6, 2016, DFINE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

DFine

Venture Round in 2010
DFINE Inc. develops minimally invasive therapeutic devices that are used to treat pathologies of the vertebrae, metastatic spinal tumors, and vertebral compression fractures. It offers STAR, a tumor ablation system for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body; vertebral augmentation systems for percutaneous delivery of bone cement and the treatment of pathological fractures; and vertebroplasty systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. As of July 6, 2016, DFINE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

DFine

Venture Round in 2009
DFINE Inc. develops minimally invasive therapeutic devices that are used to treat pathologies of the vertebrae, metastatic spinal tumors, and vertebral compression fractures. It offers STAR, a tumor ablation system for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body; vertebral augmentation systems for percutaneous delivery of bone cement and the treatment of pathological fractures; and vertebroplasty systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. As of July 6, 2016, DFINE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

Radiance

Venture Round in 2008
Radiance, based in Sunnyvale, CA and founded in 2000, had investors such as Sutter Hill Ventures, Vanguard Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, ChevronTexaco Venture Equities and Net Partners, though this sale seems to be more of a fire sale. The company had raised at least $26 million and possibly more over the years. Radiance’s technology helps moves digital video files for the advertising and enterprise sectors. Its product development market has merged with the CMC’s engineering and integrated technology unit.

DFine

Series D in 2008
DFINE Inc. develops minimally invasive therapeutic devices that are used to treat pathologies of the vertebrae, metastatic spinal tumors, and vertebral compression fractures. It offers STAR, a tumor ablation system for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body; vertebral augmentation systems for percutaneous delivery of bone cement and the treatment of pathological fractures; and vertebroplasty systems. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. As of July 6, 2016, DFINE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

Konarka Technologies

Series F in 2007
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Polychromix

Series D in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in modular optical subsystems. It develops and manufactures innovative products for material analysis and chemical sensing, including the PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer. The PHAZIR is designed for various applications such as incoming raw material inspection, quality control and assurance, portable field use, counterfeit product identification, and at-line process control. Polychromix's core technologies facilitate the creation of dynamically configurable optical networks, enhancing its offerings in the field of material analysis and optical communication.

Artificial Muscle

Series B in 2007
Artificial Muscle Inc. is a U.S.-based company located in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of polymer components that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. The company manufactures a range of electro-magnetic actuators and sensing components used in various applications, including medical devices, pumps, sensors, optics, valves, and robotics. Additionally, Artificial Muscle provides a haptic driver solution designed for integration into consumer electronics such as smartphones, gaming controllers, and portable media players. Their products serve as lightweight alternatives to traditional actuators, motors, generators, and speakers, contributing to a diverse range of industries from automotive to audio technology.

Casabi

Series B in 2007
Casabi provides an end-to-end solution for carriers to deliver any web-based content or service to cordless phones and other smart devices at home. A Casabi-enabled home phone can deliver visual voicemail, Yellow Page search, address book, SMS, email and more. They believe that the rapid penetration of broadband along with new families of connected home devices has created a need for a system that delivers network-driven applications and features to these low-cost device screens. Internet-ready cordless phones, DVRs, refrigerators, photo frames, printers, even digital clocks made “smarter” with a network-driven system that knows what content is relevant and how best to optimize and deliver to each device. Casabi enables all this technology to work together for the first time as it should. We started with phones. Watch where they go next.

Polychromix

Series C in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in modular optical subsystems. It develops and manufactures innovative products for material analysis and chemical sensing, including the PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer. The PHAZIR is designed for various applications such as incoming raw material inspection, quality control and assurance, portable field use, counterfeit product identification, and at-line process control. Polychromix's core technologies facilitate the creation of dynamically configurable optical networks, enhancing its offerings in the field of material analysis and optical communication.

Vocera Communications

Series F in 2006
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers in various sectors, notably healthcare. Their offerings enhance communication within hospitals and other critical environments by integrating with existing clinical systems like electronic health records and patient monitoring. Key products include the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, and Vocera Care Experience, aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. The company also supports innovation through its Experience Innovation Network, which collaborates with healthcare organizations to develop new solutions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vocera serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities worldwide, including hospitals and clinics, through a combination of direct sales and partnerships with resellers and distributors. Their solutions are endorsed by the American Hospital Association, highlighting their role in enhancing patient safety and satisfaction while improving overall hospital productivity.

DVDPlay

Venture Round in 2006
DVDPlay develops and manufactures automated and remotely managed DVD rental kiosks. The company's kiosks use software that enables pricing, promotions, inventory management, advertising, and movie trailer insertions, as well as the capture and measurement of retail business metrics. It offers its movie rental kiosks at grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. As of December 8, 2009, DVDPlay, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corp.

Peptimmune

Series C in 2006
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company focused on utilizing both novel and proven technologies to improve the therapeutic management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is developing second generation therapeutics that are expected to result in safer and more effective products for obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and pemphigus vulgaris.

Vormetric

Series D in 2006
Vormetric is the leader in Enterprise Encryption and Key Management for corporations. Vormetric is growing 40% yr/yr. Vormetric is the only vendor that allows corporations to encrypt ALL DATABASE (all versions) and ALL files across the Enterprise. Vormetric's provide very tight access controls to ensure only authorized users and applications can have access to the data. Vormetric claims more than 1,100 customers, including 17 companies of the Fortune 25. Vormetric technology has received strong market validation for its innovative approach to data security, including selection by IBM as the only database encryption solution for DB2 and Informix on LinuxTM, Unix® and Windows; selection by Symantec to provide the Symantec Veritas NetBackupTM Media Server Encryption Option; partnership with Oracle to secure the execution environment for Oracle® Database Vault.

Browster

Series A in 2006
Browster develops browsing and search enhancement technology. It provides Browster, a tool that pre-fetches content from links on a Web page and makes that content available by mousing-over the link. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Casabi

Series A in 2005
Casabi provides an end-to-end solution for carriers to deliver any web-based content or service to cordless phones and other smart devices at home. A Casabi-enabled home phone can deliver visual voicemail, Yellow Page search, address book, SMS, email and more. They believe that the rapid penetration of broadband along with new families of connected home devices has created a need for a system that delivers network-driven applications and features to these low-cost device screens. Internet-ready cordless phones, DVRs, refrigerators, photo frames, printers, even digital clocks made “smarter” with a network-driven system that knows what content is relevant and how best to optimize and deliver to each device. Casabi enables all this technology to work together for the first time as it should. We started with phones. Watch where they go next.

Fabric7 Systems

Series C in 2005
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

Hansen Medical

Venture Round in 2005
Hansen Medical, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced medical robotics focused on the precise positioning, manipulation, and control of catheters and catheter-based technologies. The company offers several key products, including the Sensei systems and Artisan Control Catheters, which are utilized during electrophysiology procedures to enhance the control and placement of mapping catheters. Additionally, Hansen Medical provides the CoHesion 3D Visualization Module, a software tool that aids physicians in catheter navigation with enhanced three-dimensional visual feedback. The Magellan Robotic System is another significant offering, featuring a robotically steerable catheter that allows for remote navigation and therapeutic device delivery. Hansen Medical markets its products through a combination of direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Founded in 2002 and based in Mountain View, California, the company is a subsidiary of Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc.

Capella

Series D in 2005
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs.

Peptimmune

Series C in 2005
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company focused on utilizing both novel and proven technologies to improve the therapeutic management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is developing second generation therapeutics that are expected to result in safer and more effective products for obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and pemphigus vulgaris.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Vocera Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers in various sectors, notably healthcare. Their offerings enhance communication within hospitals and other critical environments by integrating with existing clinical systems like electronic health records and patient monitoring. Key products include the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, and Vocera Care Experience, aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. The company also supports innovation through its Experience Innovation Network, which collaborates with healthcare organizations to develop new solutions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vocera serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities worldwide, including hospitals and clinics, through a combination of direct sales and partnerships with resellers and distributors. Their solutions are endorsed by the American Hospital Association, highlighting their role in enhancing patient safety and satisfaction while improving overall hospital productivity.

Radiance Technologies

Series C in 2004
Radiance Technologies enables the managed delivery of digital packages. The company's first product, the TrueDelivery(TM) System, brings patent-pending digital logistics technology to digital delivery over IP networks.

Fabric7 Systems

Series B in 2004
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

Konarka Technologies

Series C in 2004
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Vormetric

Series C in 2004
Vormetric is the leader in Enterprise Encryption and Key Management for corporations. Vormetric is growing 40% yr/yr. Vormetric is the only vendor that allows corporations to encrypt ALL DATABASE (all versions) and ALL files across the Enterprise. Vormetric's provide very tight access controls to ensure only authorized users and applications can have access to the data. Vormetric claims more than 1,100 customers, including 17 companies of the Fortune 25. Vormetric technology has received strong market validation for its innovative approach to data security, including selection by IBM as the only database encryption solution for DB2 and Informix on LinuxTM, Unix® and Windows; selection by Symantec to provide the Symantec Veritas NetBackupTM Media Server Encryption Option; partnership with Oracle to secure the execution environment for Oracle® Database Vault.

Artificial Muscle

Series A in 2004
Artificial Muscle Inc. is a U.S.-based company located in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of polymer components that convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. The company manufactures a range of electro-magnetic actuators and sensing components used in various applications, including medical devices, pumps, sensors, optics, valves, and robotics. Additionally, Artificial Muscle provides a haptic driver solution designed for integration into consumer electronics such as smartphones, gaming controllers, and portable media players. Their products serve as lightweight alternatives to traditional actuators, motors, generators, and speakers, contributing to a diverse range of industries from automotive to audio technology.

Polychromix

Series B in 2004
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in modular optical subsystems. It develops and manufactures innovative products for material analysis and chemical sensing, including the PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer. The PHAZIR is designed for various applications such as incoming raw material inspection, quality control and assurance, portable field use, counterfeit product identification, and at-line process control. Polychromix's core technologies facilitate the creation of dynamically configurable optical networks, enhancing its offerings in the field of material analysis and optical communication.

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.
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a privately held medical technology company that specializes in advanced energy devices for surgical procedures. Initially focusing on monopolar electrosurgical devices for liver cancer treatment, the company has since developed the AQUAMANTYS® System, which features bipolar electrosurgical technology. This system is designed to minimize surgical blood loss through its patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which enables the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone. The AQUAMANTYS System is utilized in various surgeries, including orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's products are distributed in the United States, Europe, and Asia, benefiting hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients by enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing costs. To date, over 500,000 patients have undergone treatment using TRANSCOLLATION technology.

Luminous Networks

Series E in 2003
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Peptimmune

Series B in 2003
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company focused on utilizing both novel and proven technologies to improve the therapeutic management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is developing second generation therapeutics that are expected to result in safer and more effective products for obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and pemphigus vulgaris.

Ziprealty

Series F in 2003
ZipRealty is a leading national real estate brokerage and provider of proprietary technology and comprehensive online marketing tools for the residential real estate brokerage industry. For home buyers and sellers who increasingly want control, choice and a seamless, customized service, ZipRealty offers Internet-enabled, state-of-the-art technology and complete access to accurate, timely information via their website and mobile applications, which real estate professionals can combine with their own local knowledge and personal expertise to offer an exceptional start-to-finish client experience. For real estate professionals who seek more productive ways to conduct business, ZipRealty provides technology and online marketing tools to enhance their online sales channel, including lead generation, conversion and service of their clients. ZipRealty’s technology and online marketing products serve its full-service, owned-and-operated residential real estate brokerage business in 20 markets nationwide, as well as its Powered by Zip network of leading third-party local brokerages in 12 major markets.

Vormetric

Series B in 2002
Vormetric is the leader in Enterprise Encryption and Key Management for corporations. Vormetric is growing 40% yr/yr. Vormetric is the only vendor that allows corporations to encrypt ALL DATABASE (all versions) and ALL files across the Enterprise. Vormetric's provide very tight access controls to ensure only authorized users and applications can have access to the data. Vormetric claims more than 1,100 customers, including 17 companies of the Fortune 25. Vormetric technology has received strong market validation for its innovative approach to data security, including selection by IBM as the only database encryption solution for DB2 and Informix on LinuxTM, Unix® and Windows; selection by Symantec to provide the Symantec Veritas NetBackupTM Media Server Encryption Option; partnership with Oracle to secure the execution environment for Oracle® Database Vault.

Radiance Technologies

Series B in 2002
Radiance Technologies enables the managed delivery of digital packages. The company's first product, the TrueDelivery(TM) System, brings patent-pending digital logistics technology to digital delivery over IP networks.

Polychromix

Series A in 2002
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in modular optical subsystems. It develops and manufactures innovative products for material analysis and chemical sensing, including the PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer. The PHAZIR is designed for various applications such as incoming raw material inspection, quality control and assurance, portable field use, counterfeit product identification, and at-line process control. Polychromix's core technologies facilitate the creation of dynamically configurable optical networks, enhancing its offerings in the field of material analysis and optical communication.

Ziprealty

Series E in 2002
ZipRealty is a leading national real estate brokerage and provider of proprietary technology and comprehensive online marketing tools for the residential real estate brokerage industry. For home buyers and sellers who increasingly want control, choice and a seamless, customized service, ZipRealty offers Internet-enabled, state-of-the-art technology and complete access to accurate, timely information via their website and mobile applications, which real estate professionals can combine with their own local knowledge and personal expertise to offer an exceptional start-to-finish client experience. For real estate professionals who seek more productive ways to conduct business, ZipRealty provides technology and online marketing tools to enhance their online sales channel, including lead generation, conversion and service of their clients. ZipRealty’s technology and online marketing products serve its full-service, owned-and-operated residential real estate brokerage business in 20 markets nationwide, as well as its Powered by Zip network of leading third-party local brokerages in 12 major markets.
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a privately held medical technology company that specializes in advanced energy devices for surgical procedures. Initially focusing on monopolar electrosurgical devices for liver cancer treatment, the company has since developed the AQUAMANTYS® System, which features bipolar electrosurgical technology. This system is designed to minimize surgical blood loss through its patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which enables the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone. The AQUAMANTYS System is utilized in various surgeries, including orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's products are distributed in the United States, Europe, and Asia, benefiting hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients by enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing costs. To date, over 500,000 patients have undergone treatment using TRANSCOLLATION technology.

MEMS Optical

Series A in 2001
MEMS Optical, a Huntsville, Ala., maker of microlenses, microlens arrays, and microelectromechanical systems, will use the proceeds to build additional manufacturing facilities and expand into new markets.

iVast

Series C in 2001
iVAST International spent five years building the most comprehensive media-based system integration, distribution and reseller channel network across Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States, along with a substantial list of end user clients, including @NetHome Japan, Bluewave Technology, China Education TV, China Telecom, Dawning Computer, Dentsu, DNP, Hiroshima University, Japan Business TV, Memory-Tech, NTT Communications, Oriental Telemedia, Sony, Teleman Communications, and Yahoo.

Luminous Networks

Series D in 2001
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Ziprealty

Series D in 2001
ZipRealty is a leading national real estate brokerage and provider of proprietary technology and comprehensive online marketing tools for the residential real estate brokerage industry. For home buyers and sellers who increasingly want control, choice and a seamless, customized service, ZipRealty offers Internet-enabled, state-of-the-art technology and complete access to accurate, timely information via their website and mobile applications, which real estate professionals can combine with their own local knowledge and personal expertise to offer an exceptional start-to-finish client experience. For real estate professionals who seek more productive ways to conduct business, ZipRealty provides technology and online marketing tools to enhance their online sales channel, including lead generation, conversion and service of their clients. ZipRealty’s technology and online marketing products serve its full-service, owned-and-operated residential real estate brokerage business in 20 markets nationwide, as well as its Powered by Zip network of leading third-party local brokerages in 12 major markets.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Blaze Network Products

Series B in 2000
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a privately held medical technology company that specializes in advanced energy devices for surgical procedures. Initially focusing on monopolar electrosurgical devices for liver cancer treatment, the company has since developed the AQUAMANTYS® System, which features bipolar electrosurgical technology. This system is designed to minimize surgical blood loss through its patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which enables the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone. The AQUAMANTYS System is utilized in various surgeries, including orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's products are distributed in the United States, Europe, and Asia, benefiting hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients by enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing costs. To date, over 500,000 patients have undergone treatment using TRANSCOLLATION technology.

Novalux

Series C in 2000
Novalux develops, manufactures, and distributes advanced laser systems, specializing in extended cavity surface-emitting laser technology. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides innovative solutions for various applications, including projection displays, specialty lighting, neon sign alternatives, and automotive lighting. Novalux's laser modules are particularly notable for their use in optical networks, offering scalable platforms that enhance information bandwidth for long-haul, metro, and local access communications systems. The company's products are designed to replace traditional UHP lamps and LEDs in microdisplay illumination, delivering superior performance and longevity. Novalux operates as a subsidiary of Arasor International Limited.

SkyGo

Series A in 2000
SkyGo provide an infrastructure that enables business-to-consumer (B2C) companies, such as wireless carriers, Internet businesses and credit card companies, to realize revenue through wireless marketing and mobile commerce.

Ziprealty

Series C in 2000
ZipRealty is a leading national real estate brokerage and provider of proprietary technology and comprehensive online marketing tools for the residential real estate brokerage industry. For home buyers and sellers who increasingly want control, choice and a seamless, customized service, ZipRealty offers Internet-enabled, state-of-the-art technology and complete access to accurate, timely information via their website and mobile applications, which real estate professionals can combine with their own local knowledge and personal expertise to offer an exceptional start-to-finish client experience. For real estate professionals who seek more productive ways to conduct business, ZipRealty provides technology and online marketing tools to enhance their online sales channel, including lead generation, conversion and service of their clients. ZipRealty’s technology and online marketing products serve its full-service, owned-and-operated residential real estate brokerage business in 20 markets nationwide, as well as its Powered by Zip network of leading third-party local brokerages in 12 major markets.

flypaper

Series A in 2000
flypaper.com is a ASP that provides re-brandable web-hosted customer collaboration applications, including private-label e-mail, group calendars, document sharing, issue trackers, group discussion, newsletters, surveys, help desks, and more. flypaper.com's unique "pay-as-you go" pricing model meets the needs of both large and small eBusinesses.

Luminous Networks

Series C in 2000
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Shoptok

Series A in 2000
Shoptok is an internet hosting company that specializes in providing sales and customer support solutions for e-merchants. The company offers hosted online selling platforms and shopper support systems, equipping online retailers with the necessary tools to connect shoppers with relevant information, products, and services. By facilitating real-time interactions between merchants and customers, Shoptok enhances the shopping experience and supports merchants in achieving their business objectives.

Blaze Network Products

Series A in 1999
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).

Cooking.com

Series C in 1999
Cooking.com is an online retailer specializing in kitchen products, offering over 90,000 items, all supported by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In addition to its extensive product selection, the platform features a wide array of recipes and community engagement tools that cater to cooking enthusiasts. Founded by a team with previous experience at The Walt Disney Corporation, Cooking.com also manages online stores for several prominent brands, including Starbucks, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and the Food Network, enhancing its reach within the culinary market.

Cooking.com

Series B in 1999
Cooking.com is an online retailer specializing in kitchen products, offering over 90,000 items, all supported by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In addition to its extensive product selection, the platform features a wide array of recipes and community engagement tools that cater to cooking enthusiasts. Founded by a team with previous experience at The Walt Disney Corporation, Cooking.com also manages online stores for several prominent brands, including Starbucks, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and the Food Network, enhancing its reach within the culinary market.

Tut Systems

Venture Round in 1996
Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.

Ciena

Series C in 1995
Ciena is the network specialist. They collaborate with customers worldwide to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and fundamentally change the way they perform and compete. With focused innovation, Ciena brings together the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility and economics of Ethernet, unified by a software suite that delivers the industry's leading network automation. They routinely post recent news, financial results and other important announcements and information about Ciena on their website.

Ciena

Series B in 1994
Ciena is the network specialist. They collaborate with customers worldwide to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and fundamentally change the way they perform and compete. With focused innovation, Ciena brings together the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility and economics of Ethernet, unified by a software suite that delivers the industry's leading network automation. They routinely post recent news, financial results and other important announcements and information about Ciena on their website.
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