Windward Ventures

Windward Ventures, established in 1997 and located in San Diego, California, is a venture capital firm focused on providing management assistance and capital to early-stage, high-growth companies in Southern California. The firm has invested in over 25 companies across various sectors, including software as a service (SaaS), technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Although Windward Ventures ceased making new investments in June 2008, it continues to manage its existing portfolio and offers advisory services to entrepreneurs and investors. As of December 2013, its portfolio included companies such as Proximetry, SynergEyes, Syntricity, Xifin, PerfectForms, and NewBlue.

David Titus

Co-Founder and Managing Director

36 past transactions

Nirvanix

Series C in 2012
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2010
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2009
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

SynergEyes

Series C in 2009
SynergEyes, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in the manufacture and sale of contact lenses for eye care professionals. Founded in 2001 and based in Carlsbad, California, SynergEyes focuses on hybrid contact lenses that combine the clarity of rigid gas permeable lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. Their product offerings cater to various eye conditions, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and keratoconus. By utilizing advanced high-Dk materials and vision-optimized designs, SynergEyes aims to enhance vision and quality of life for its patients. The company's products are distributed in the United States and internationally, addressing a recognized need for innovative lens solutions in the eye care industry.

Astute Networks

Series C in 2008
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

Nirvanix

Series A in 2007
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

Nirvanix

Venture Round in 2007
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

Syntricity

Series C in 2007
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.

Proximetry

Series A in 2007
Proximetry, Inc. is a software development company specializing in management solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Katowice, Poland, Proximetry offers a range of products that support various applications, including smart utilities, transportation, building management, and critical infrastructure. Its key offerings include AirSync, which provides network and wireless performance management, and GateSync, a platform for transferring data to and from aircraft on the ground. The company's solutions are utilized by device developers, chipset partners, and enterprise network operators across multiple sectors such as public safety, energy, and transportation. Proximetry operates as a subsidiary of Relayr, Inc., focusing on delivering robust management capabilities to meet the demands of modern IoT environments.

Strix Systems

Series G in 2006
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

XIFIN

Series D in 2006
XIFIN, Inc. is a health information technology company that focuses on improving the quality and economics of healthcare through its innovative software solutions for the diagnostics industry. The company offers a range of products, including a health economics optimization platform that enhances connectivity and automates workflows for clinical and financial diagnostic data sharing. XIFIN's revenue performance management system empowers laboratories and radiology providers to manage their billing operations effectively. Their advanced laboratory information system, XIFIN LIS Anywhere, integrates various laboratory processes, including test ordering and financial management. Additionally, XIFIN provides tools for physician collaboration and business intelligence to support healthcare diagnostic providers. The company's solutions cater to clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and imaging centers, among others. Founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, XIFIN was previously known as Medical Business Applications, Inc. and rebranded in 2001.

SynergEyes

Series B in 2006
SynergEyes, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in the manufacture and sale of contact lenses for eye care professionals. Founded in 2001 and based in Carlsbad, California, SynergEyes focuses on hybrid contact lenses that combine the clarity of rigid gas permeable lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. Their product offerings cater to various eye conditions, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and keratoconus. By utilizing advanced high-Dk materials and vision-optimized designs, SynergEyes aims to enhance vision and quality of life for its patients. The company's products are distributed in the United States and internationally, addressing a recognized need for innovative lens solutions in the eye care industry.

Syntricity

Venture Round in 2006
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2005
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

Syntricity

Venture Round in 2005
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.

Strix Systems

Series E in 2005
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

Troika Networks

Series B in 2005
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and located in Westlake Village, California, the company offers a range of technologies that support disaster recovery, backup, and volume management. Its solutions are designed to be cost-effective and flexible, catering to the needs of enterprise customers through original equipment manufacturers and resellers globally. Troika Networks utilizes its proprietary Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology to enhance data protection and management capabilities, particularly in SAN-based environments.

Solarflare

Series C in 2005
Solarflare Communications is a computer networking company that specializes in providing neural-class networks, technologies for ultra-scale, and software-defined. It also provides a comprehensive, integrated set of technologies for distributed, ultra-scale, software-defined datacenters. It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California.

Syntricity

Venture Round in 2005
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.

Streamload

Series A in 2004
Streamload was one of the pioneering internet storage services, recognized for its innovative approach to online file storage between 2002 and 2006. The company offered unlimited storage solutions, enabling users to upload and share files efficiently through features like Streambeam. Streamload's commitment to providing accessible and user-friendly storage options garnered it various accolades during its early years, positioning it as a significant player in the evolution of online data management.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2004
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

Akonix Systems

Series B in 2003
Akonix Systems provides major organizations the only proven, fully integrated, interactive communications platform designed to foster online community and enrich user experience by allowing customers to seamlessly connect with individuals with similar and shared interests. Unlike rigid CRM or single purpose software tools, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a scalable, extendable, customizable solution that is effective in increasing all relevant measures, such as customer acquisition, retention, brand association and revenue generation.

Strix Systems

Series D in 2003
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

Troika Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and located in Westlake Village, California, the company offers a range of technologies that support disaster recovery, backup, and volume management. Its solutions are designed to be cost-effective and flexible, catering to the needs of enterprise customers through original equipment manufacturers and resellers globally. Troika Networks utilizes its proprietary Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology to enhance data protection and management capabilities, particularly in SAN-based environments.

Solarflare

Series B in 2003
Solarflare Communications is a computer networking company that specializes in providing neural-class networks, technologies for ultra-scale, and software-defined. It also provides a comprehensive, integrated set of technologies for distributed, ultra-scale, software-defined datacenters. It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California.

Mohomine

Series D in 2002
Mohomine is a smart search engine platform that licenses its proprietary mohoEngine technology.

Xebeo Communications

Series B in 2002
Xebeo Communications provides carrier-grade optical ethernet switching solutions to carriers and service providers. The company offers switching platforms that deliver packet service with QoS. Xebeo Communications Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

XIFIN

Venture Round in 2001
XIFIN, Inc. is a health information technology company that focuses on improving the quality and economics of healthcare through its innovative software solutions for the diagnostics industry. The company offers a range of products, including a health economics optimization platform that enhances connectivity and automates workflows for clinical and financial diagnostic data sharing. XIFIN's revenue performance management system empowers laboratories and radiology providers to manage their billing operations effectively. Their advanced laboratory information system, XIFIN LIS Anywhere, integrates various laboratory processes, including test ordering and financial management. Additionally, XIFIN provides tools for physician collaboration and business intelligence to support healthcare diagnostic providers. The company's solutions cater to clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and imaging centers, among others. Founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, XIFIN was previously known as Medical Business Applications, Inc. and rebranded in 2001.

Akonix Systems

Series A in 2001
Akonix Systems provides major organizations the only proven, fully integrated, interactive communications platform designed to foster online community and enrich user experience by allowing customers to seamlessly connect with individuals with similar and shared interests. Unlike rigid CRM or single purpose software tools, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a scalable, extendable, customizable solution that is effective in increasing all relevant measures, such as customer acquisition, retention, brand association and revenue generation.

Astute Networks

Series A in 2001
Astute Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing network-based virtualization appliances that enhance performance in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The company is best known for its ViSX G3 solution, which is certified for VMware and designed to accelerate server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. ViSX G3 also supports virtualization for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, as well as Oracle, SAP, and SQL applications. Utilizing a patented DataPump Engine, Astute's appliances deliver high iSCSI IOPS and maintain consistent random I/O performance, successfully mitigating bottlenecks that can hinder application performance and user productivity. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, Astute Networks collaborates strategically with Veeam Software to extend its market reach through a network of solution providers.

E20 Communications

Series C in 2000
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

Troika Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and located in Westlake Village, California, the company offers a range of technologies that support disaster recovery, backup, and volume management. Its solutions are designed to be cost-effective and flexible, catering to the needs of enterprise customers through original equipment manufacturers and resellers globally. Troika Networks utilizes its proprietary Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology to enhance data protection and management capabilities, particularly in SAN-based environments.

Mohomine

Series B in 2000
Mohomine is a smart search engine platform that licenses its proprietary mohoEngine technology.

Syntricity

Series B in 2000
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.

E20 Communications

Series B in 2000
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

Accelerated Networks

Venture Round in 1998
Accelerated Networks, Inc. was engaged in the development and marketing of customer premise telecommunications products that enabled carriers to deliver bundled voice and data services over a single broadband access network.
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