Clear Ventures

Clear Ventures Management LLC is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, focusing on very early and early-stage investments. The firm primarily targets startups in business technology and services, as well as sectors such as cloud computing, data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. Clear Ventures typically invests between $0.01 million and $4 million, aiming to support bold startup teams in their growth toward market leadership. With a team of experienced investors and company builders, Clear Ventures provides valuable access to customers, talent, and insights, fostering the development of innovative ideas. The firm operates across the United States and has a particular emphasis on the San Francisco Bay area, while also considering opportunities in Canada, Israel, India, and Europe.

Khalig Howard

Principal, Investments

Noor Kamruddin

Partner

Rajeev Madhavan

Co-Founder and General Partner

Zachary Poley

CTO and Technology Partner

Christopher J. Rust

Partner

61 past transactions

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

AICrete

Seed Round in 2022
AICrete is the only recipe-as-a-service platform optimizing local materials for cleaner and more cost-efficient concrete.

Tignis

Series A in 2022
Tignis, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in developing predictive and proactive software solutions for real-time computing. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tignis provides application-level functionality that can be integrated into various services and applications, offering capabilities such as billing, data controls, and interfaces. The company's software utilizes machine learning and digital twin technology to enable hardware and software vendors to monitor performance data continuously. This allows them to identify and address performance issues proactively, predict potential problems, and enhance operational efficiency. Tignis serves a range of industries, including manufacturing, smart buildings, utilities, and energy, focusing on connected industrial systems to improve asset management and operational performance.

Concentric AI

Series A in 2022
Concentric’s Semantic Intelligence solution delivers data risk insights across the entire inventory of sensitive documents in the cloud and on-premises. Its deep learning technology examines each document’s content and context for efficient actionable security. It scans the documents, identifies sensitive or business-critical data, evaluates the risk each document poses and highlights critical concerns that need immediate attention. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Lilt

Series C in 2022
Lilt, Inc. is an artificial intelligence-based enterprise translation software company that aims to make information accessible across languages. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Indiana and Dublin, Lilt combines adaptive neural machine translation technology with an enterprise translation management system. This integrated platform enables organizations to efficiently scale their translation programs, accelerate their go-to-market processes, and enhance global customer experiences. Lilt's clientele includes notable companies such as Intel, ASICS, WalkMe, DigitalOcean, and Sprinklr, spanning various sectors including technology, finance, media, healthcare, and manufacturing. By offering features like multiple suggestions, incremental domain adaptation, and word alignment, Lilt's technology provides businesses with the capability to translate professional documents accurately, reducing reliance on human translators.

Robin.io

Series C in 2021
Robin.io is an application virtualization software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It provides the Robin Application Virtualization Platform (AVP), a container-based solution that allows enterprises to manage applications independently of underlying hardware, servers, or storage systems. The platform enhances agility, efficiency, and portability for various applications, including big data, databases, and artificial intelligence, across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin AVP simplifies the deployment and lifecycle management of applications while addressing the challenges associated with running complex data applications in Kubernetes. The company's technology enables IT professionals to streamline their operations by sharing data across applications and accelerating time to market. With a team comprising industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Robin.io aims to disrupt the virtualization market. The company has strategic partnerships and is backed by notable investors.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

Opsera

Series A in 2021
Opsera is a provider of cloud-based continuous orchestration software aimed at automating CI/CD toolchains for software and DevOps engineers. Its platform facilitates self-service toolchain automation and offers features such as drag-and-drop declarative pipelines and unified insights. By enabling teams to select their preferred tools without scripting, Opsera enhances software delivery speed and efficiency while minimizing complexity and risk. The platform supports the entire DevOps lifecycle, allowing development teams to increase velocity, operations teams to improve efficiency, and business leaders to gain comprehensive visibility. Opsera's mission is to accelerate DevOps adoption, transforming it into a practical science that fosters peak innovation velocity within organizations.

Concentric

Venture Round in 2020
Concentric Inc. specializes in agent-based simulation technology, providing an augmented intelligence platform that allows organizations to integrate data and tools into a unified framework. This platform is designed for scenario testing and forecasting, enabling businesses to explore potential outcomes of their go-to-market strategies in real time. By addressing various "what-if" questions, Concentric helps companies derive actionable insights, ultimately enhancing the return on investment of their analytics programs. The company offers a range of services, including licensing, consulting, support, and development, and serves both domestic and international clients. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Concentric has established a strategic alliance with Phoenix Strategic Advisors to further enhance its service offerings.

Concentric AI

Seed Round in 2020
Concentric’s Semantic Intelligence solution delivers data risk insights across the entire inventory of sensitive documents in the cloud and on-premises. Its deep learning technology examines each document’s content and context for efficient actionable security. It scans the documents, identifies sensitive or business-critical data, evaluates the risk each document poses and highlights critical concerns that need immediate attention. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Atmosic

Series B in 2019
Atmosic Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing ultra-low power wireless technologies aimed at significantly reducing the dependency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on batteries. Its innovative products enable a range of connected wireless devices, including wearables, asset trackers, and beacons, to achieve extended battery life or operate without batteries altogether. This advancement not only enhances device performance but also lowers the costs and efforts associated with the deployment and maintenance of IoT systems across various sectors, including personal, home, automotive, healthcare, industrial, enterprise, and smart cities.

Opsera

Seed Round in 2019
Opsera is a provider of cloud-based continuous orchestration software aimed at automating CI/CD toolchains for software and DevOps engineers. Its platform facilitates self-service toolchain automation and offers features such as drag-and-drop declarative pipelines and unified insights. By enabling teams to select their preferred tools without scripting, Opsera enhances software delivery speed and efficiency while minimizing complexity and risk. The platform supports the entire DevOps lifecycle, allowing development teams to increase velocity, operations teams to improve efficiency, and business leaders to gain comprehensive visibility. Opsera's mission is to accelerate DevOps adoption, transforming it into a practical science that fosters peak innovation velocity within organizations.

Arrcus

Series B in 2019
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

Wootcloud

Seed Round in 2019
WootCloud Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, with additional offices in India and Argentina, WootCloud offers an enterprise security platform that employs HyperContext-powered technology. This platform identifies unmanaged devices across various spectrums, including Bluetooth and WiFi, and evaluates over 300 device parameters to generate risk scores. By uncovering hidden and shadow devices, WootCloud helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in their device security posture, enabling them to address potential risks and prevent data breaches. The platform provides real-time monitoring of network access, ultimately enhancing overall security for its clients.

Avicena

Seed Round in 2019
Avicena specializes in developing advanced optical interconnectivity technology aimed at enhancing inter-chip communication. By leveraging innovations in silicon photonics and plasmonics, Avicena's solutions provide ultra-dense, low-latency, and low-cost optical interconnects that significantly improve system performance compared to traditional electrical interconnects. The company's platform allows for multi-chip connectivity, facilitating higher throughput and greater power efficiency, which helps clients reduce energy consumption while boosting overall system capabilities. Through these advancements, Avicena addresses critical needs in chip-to-chip interconnects, offering a transformative approach to modern computing challenges.

Robin.io

Series B in 2018
Robin.io is an application virtualization software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It provides the Robin Application Virtualization Platform (AVP), a container-based solution that allows enterprises to manage applications independently of underlying hardware, servers, or storage systems. The platform enhances agility, efficiency, and portability for various applications, including big data, databases, and artificial intelligence, across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin AVP simplifies the deployment and lifecycle management of applications while addressing the challenges associated with running complex data applications in Kubernetes. The company's technology enables IT professionals to streamline their operations by sharing data across applications and accelerating time to market. With a team comprising industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Robin.io aims to disrupt the virtualization market. The company has strategic partnerships and is backed by notable investors.

Arrcus

Series A in 2018
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

Tignis

Venture Round in 2018
Tignis, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in developing predictive and proactive software solutions for real-time computing. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tignis provides application-level functionality that can be integrated into various services and applications, offering capabilities such as billing, data controls, and interfaces. The company's software utilizes machine learning and digital twin technology to enable hardware and software vendors to monitor performance data continuously. This allows them to identify and address performance issues proactively, predict potential problems, and enhance operational efficiency. Tignis serves a range of industries, including manufacturing, smart buildings, utilities, and energy, focusing on connected industrial systems to improve asset management and operational performance.

WaterGuru

Venture Round in 2018
WaterGuru, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacture of a smart device for testing and treating pool water. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a solution that automatically measures and adjusts pH and chlorine levels, ensuring that pool water remains perfectly balanced while minimizing chemical use. The device is complemented by a mobile application that allows users to monitor their pool remotely and receive status updates, enhancing the convenience of pool maintenance. WaterGuru aims to provide a safe and efficient way for pool owners to maintain water quality effortlessly.

Frore Systems

Series A in 2018
Frore Systems is a operator of an engineering company intended to offer micro electromechanical systems.The company is currently operating in a Stealth mode.

Tignis

Seed Round in 2018
Tignis, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in developing predictive and proactive software solutions for real-time computing. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tignis provides application-level functionality that can be integrated into various services and applications, offering capabilities such as billing, data controls, and interfaces. The company's software utilizes machine learning and digital twin technology to enable hardware and software vendors to monitor performance data continuously. This allows them to identify and address performance issues proactively, predict potential problems, and enhance operational efficiency. Tignis serves a range of industries, including manufacturing, smart buildings, utilities, and energy, focusing on connected industrial systems to improve asset management and operational performance.

Reflektion

Series B in 2017
Reflektion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven customer engagement platform aimed at enhancing e-commerce experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a range of solutions that utilize AI to understand individual shopper behaviors, preferences, and intent. Its platform provides personalized site search, predictive product recommendations, and mobile solutions that create seamless shopping experiences across various devices. Additionally, Reflektion delivers tailored marketing solutions, including personalized email campaigns and content optimization, to engage customers more effectively. The platform also features analytics tools that provide insights into customer behavior and preferences. By responding in real-time to shoppers’ interactions, Reflektion helps businesses improve customer engagement and optimize their marketing strategies. The company has formed strategic alliances and partnerships with notable firms to enhance its offerings.

Wootcloud

Seed Round in 2017
WootCloud Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, with additional offices in India and Argentina, WootCloud offers an enterprise security platform that employs HyperContext-powered technology. This platform identifies unmanaged devices across various spectrums, including Bluetooth and WiFi, and evaluates over 300 device parameters to generate risk scores. By uncovering hidden and shadow devices, WootCloud helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in their device security posture, enabling them to address potential risks and prevent data breaches. The platform provides real-time monitoring of network access, ultimately enhancing overall security for its clients.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing precise and affordable global positioning system (GPS) technology. The company is known for its low-cost, high-accuracy real-time kinematics (RTK) receivers, which provide centimeter-level positioning. Its product offerings include the Piksi Multi GNSS Module and the ruggedized Duro Receiver, designed for various applications such as agriculture, robotics, maritime, and industrial use. Additionally, Swift Navigation provides the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, targeting markets like autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The company has established a reputation for innovation, delivering positioning solutions that significantly outperform traditional GPS accuracy. Swift Navigation's technology supports a wide range of industries, promoting advancements in automation and precision across diverse sectors.

Falcon Computing

Series B in 2017
Falcon Computing, founded in 2014 by Dr. Jason Cong, specializes in providing technology solutions for data scientists and software developers in sectors such as Genomics, Machine Learning, Finance, and Computer Vision. The company focuses on simplifying the adoption of heterogeneous accelerated computing through automated compilation tools and runtime management solutions. Its innovative platform allows users to convert C/C++ code into optimized FPGA implementations, enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and productivity. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, Falcon Computing aims to support companies in integrating advanced acceleration technologies into their data center infrastructures, ultimately making cloud computing more energy-efficient.

Robin.io

Series A in 2017
Robin.io is an application virtualization software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It provides the Robin Application Virtualization Platform (AVP), a container-based solution that allows enterprises to manage applications independently of underlying hardware, servers, or storage systems. The platform enhances agility, efficiency, and portability for various applications, including big data, databases, and artificial intelligence, across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin AVP simplifies the deployment and lifecycle management of applications while addressing the challenges associated with running complex data applications in Kubernetes. The company's technology enables IT professionals to streamline their operations by sharing data across applications and accelerating time to market. With a team comprising industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Robin.io aims to disrupt the virtualization market. The company has strategic partnerships and is backed by notable investors.

Atmosic

Series A in 2017
Atmosic Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing ultra-low power wireless technologies aimed at significantly reducing the dependency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on batteries. Its innovative products enable a range of connected wireless devices, including wearables, asset trackers, and beacons, to achieve extended battery life or operate without batteries altogether. This advancement not only enhances device performance but also lowers the costs and efforts associated with the deployment and maintenance of IoT systems across various sectors, including personal, home, automotive, healthcare, industrial, enterprise, and smart cities.

Virtual Power Systems

Series A in 2016
Virtual Power Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined infrastructure for data center power delivery. The company offers VPS ICE, a suite of software applications designed to optimize existing infrastructure by enabling flexible power management within data centers. This system allows for the elastic use of power resources, facilitating features such as power sharing between racks, control of power on IT nodes, and integration of various power sources. Additionally, Virtual Power Systems provides hardware solutions that complement its software, including functionalities for optimizing power capacity, managing peak loads, and enhancing overall power efficiency. Founded in 2012 and based in Milpitas, California, the company aims to create a more scalable and cost-effective architecture for data centers through its innovative power system virtualization technology.

Arrcus

Seed Round in 2016
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

Espresa

Seed Round in 2015
Espresa is an all-in-one culture benefits platform designed to assist HR and people teams in developing, implementing, and managing employee programs that enhance work-life balance and productivity. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a cloud-based platform and a network of service partners to deliver flexible and inclusive global benefits. Espresa's offerings include lifestyle spending accounts, well-being initiatives, recognition programs, and community-building activities, all aimed at improving employee experience and engagement. By alleviating administrative burdens, Espresa helps organizations attract and retain top talent while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Falcon Computing

Series A in 2015
Falcon Computing, founded in 2014 by Dr. Jason Cong, specializes in providing technology solutions for data scientists and software developers in sectors such as Genomics, Machine Learning, Finance, and Computer Vision. The company focuses on simplifying the adoption of heterogeneous accelerated computing through automated compilation tools and runtime management solutions. Its innovative platform allows users to convert C/C++ code into optimized FPGA implementations, enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and productivity. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, Falcon Computing aims to support companies in integrating advanced acceleration technologies into their data center infrastructures, ultimately making cloud computing more energy-efficient.

Vera

Series A in 2014
Vera enables organizations to secure, track, and revoke access to confidential data, across any platform or device. Vera encrypts and protects critical enterprise data while still allowing collaborators to create, access, edit, store, and share data easily using the apps, web services (e.g. Box, Dropbox), and devices they prefer. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Omio

Series A in 2014
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Soha

Seed Round in 2013
Soha Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based application security services designed for developers, IT and security teams, and CIOs. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in delivering Enterprise Secure Access as a service through its offering, Soha Cloud. This service creates a protective "cloud perimeter" that safeguards an organization's infrastructure from various Internet threats, including distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and botnets. Soha Cloud reduces the attack surface by concealing applications from public access and allowing authenticated users controlled access to specific applications. By integrating data path protection, identity access, application security, and management visibility, Soha Systems provides a comprehensive solution that enhances security beyond traditional, stand-alone security tools and network access methods. As of 2016, Soha Systems operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.

GoPro

Series A in 2011
GoPro, Inc. develops and sells a range of cameras, drones, and accessories designed for capturing high-definition images and videos, particularly in extreme action settings. The company's notable products include the HERO series of waterproof cameras, the MAX 360-degree camera, and various mounts and accessories that allow for versatile usage in different environments. GoPro also offers cloud-based services such as GoPro Plus for content storage and editing, along with mobile applications like the GoPro App and Quik for easy content management. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, GoPro markets its products through retailers and online channels, with a significant presence in over 50 countries. The company generates substantial revenue through direct sales, particularly in the Americas, while also outsourcing some manufacturing to third parties.

AutoESL

Seed Round in 2010
AutoESL Design Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing high-level synthesis tools for FPGA and ASIC design applications. Founded in 2006 and based in Cupertino, California, the company focuses on creating a platform that effectively understands and utilizes target technology to generate Register Transfer Level (RTL) designs. These tools are aimed at producing high-quality results tailored to various architectures, catering to sectors such as digital signal processing, security, scientific computing, FPGA-based emulation, network processing, and high-performance computing. As of January 2011, AutoESL operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx Inc.

KAIAM

Seed Round in 2010
KAIAM is a private company that specializes in the design and manufacture of photonic integrated circuits and optical components aimed at high-speed data transfer. The company develops gadgets that facilitate the transmission and reception of data at very high speeds, catering primarily to the needs of computer networking and hyper-scale data centers. KAIAM produces a range of products, including optical sub-assemblies, modules, and transceivers, utilizing advanced technologies such as micromachined silicon. One of their notable innovations is the CWDM4, a 100 Gigabit-per-second coarse wavelength division multiplexing transceiver, which highlights their commitment to delivering high-quality optical networking solutions for various applications in the fiber optics communications industry.

Peel

Seed Round in 2009
Peel Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing remote applications that transform mobile devices into universal remote controls. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company offers an app that enables users to control various entertainment devices, including TVs and set-top boxes, as well as appliances like air conditioners and heaters. The Peel Smart Remote app provides an integrated platform for device control and content discovery, boasting over 130 million registered users worldwide and processing around 10 billion remote commands each month. Additionally, Peel enhances brand engagement and viewership for major television networks through its True Tune-in™ products, which facilitate trackable audience metrics.

DuneNetworks

Series B in 2008
Dune Networks is a fabless semiconductor supplier of networking devices which facilitate the building of Data Center, Enterprise and Carrier Ethernet Switching Platforms. They provide switching solutions which are scalable in capacity, port rate and service schemes, effectively extending the life cycle of packet platforms from 3 years (legacy-based systems) to 10 years and beyond, subsequently revolutionizing the economics of packet network deployment.

Groupon

Series A in 2008
Citydeal.de is a German-based daily deal platform that offers consumers discounted deals on local goods, services, and cultural events. Operating in over 50 cities across Germany, the site provides daily coupons for various activities, including dining, wellness, entertainment, travel, and shopping. The business model is based on collective purchasing; if a sufficient number of consumers express interest in a deal, it becomes active, allowing users to benefit from significant savings. Citydeal.de aims to connect consumers with local businesses while promoting a range of experiences within their communities.

ZEROSOFT

Seed Round in 2007
Zerosoft Inc. is a privately held company provides concurrent simulations of a hardware design.

Virident Systems

Seed Round in 2006
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.

Apigee

Series A in 2005
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services tailored for enterprises and developers. Its platform enables organizations to manage and gain visibility into the APIs that connect applications and data across various environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. Numerous companies, such as Walgreens, Bechtel, eBay, and Pearson, rely on Apigee to facilitate the delivery, management, and analysis of their APIs and applications. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Apigee also maintains offices in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.

LVL7 Systems

Series C in 2005
LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. It offers FASTPATH, a production-ready networking software, which is used by original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to implement Internet protocol and ethernet products. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. As of January 3, 2007, LVL7 Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.

YuMe

Seed Round in 2005
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

Santur

Series A in 2001
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.

Onetta

Series A in 2000
Onetta was the first vendor to build a dynamic optical amplifier for metro transport networks.

Afara Websystems

Seed Round in 2000
Afara Websystems is a develops SPARC-based microprocessor technology for web-based and other large access servers.

Turin Networks

Series A in 1999
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions designed for both wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that enable the delivery of MEF-compliant Ethernet over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, Turin Networks specializes in wireless backhaul optimization and converged business access services, addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators in deploying efficient and effective network infrastructures. By focusing on these key areas, Turin Networks aims to enhance connectivity and service delivery for its clients.

Syndesis

Series A in 1999
Syndesis has captured the market in high-efficiency, end-to-end provisioning and activation solutions that are critical for service offerings like Triple Play, Ethernet and DSL. CoManage is renowned for industry-leading data integrity management solutions that enable service providers to improve the quality of data used in service management and revenue assurance processes.

Mellanox Technologies

Series A in 1999
Mellanox Technologies is a provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions specializing in InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect technologies for servers and storage. The company focuses on optimizing data center performance through its semiconductor-based products, which enhance bandwidth, scalability, and power efficiency while integrating various legacy network technologies into a unified solution. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and Yokneam, Israel, Mellanox serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and leading supercomputer facilities, by delivering high-performance and cost-effective connectivity solutions designed to meet the demands of modern data environments.

SwitchOn Networks

Seed Round in 1999
SwitchOn Networks is a provider of semiconductor and software components to the Content and Policy-based networking.The company's products enable next generation network equipment, including web and content switches, CMTS, DSLAM, enterprise routers, edge routers, bandwidth managers, VPNs, Firewalls and Intrusion detection systems.

VxTel

Series A in 1999
VxTel specializes in providing silicon solutions designed for next-generation carrier networks. Founded in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, the company develops products that utilize a distinct signal-processing architecture tailored for voice, data, telecommunications, and multimedia applications. VxTel's technology is integral to carrier-class switches, facilitating the growth and adoption of packet-based networks for voice and advanced services. The company's primary focus is on supporting high-density voice-over-packet systems, capable of managing hundreds of thousands of channels across various voice processing applications.

Telera

Series A in 1998
Provider of a software platform for advanced voice applications. The company's flagship Voice Web Application Platform enables both wireline and wireless service providers to deliver advanced, business-centric voice applications. By leveraging new technologies like Voice XML customer service, commerce transaction, and self-service applications provide a more personalized and interactive caller experience, and ensure that mobile corporate users have equal access to time-critical business and customer information.

Abrizio

Series A in 1998
Abrizio designs and provides semiconductors, specializing in terabit network switching technology for voice and data carrier infrastructure.

Magma Design Automation

Seed Round in 1997
Magma Design Automation, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software and related services aimed at enhancing the efficiency of chip design and production. The company's software solutions assist designers in reducing the time required to develop integrated circuits used across various sectors, including communications, computing, consumer electronics, networking, and semiconductors. Magma's primary offerings include the Talus family of products, which provides a comprehensive digital integrated solution for the entire chip development cycle, from initial design to physical implementation. Additionally, the Tekton static timing analyzer and QCP extractor, along with the Quartz family of sign-off and verification tools, facilitate a unified approach to chip design and verification by streamlining previously separate processes. The Titan platform further supports custom integrated chip design by offering a cohesive solution for mixed-signal designs, thereby enhancing design accuracy and efficiency.

Logicvision

Seed Round in 1992
LogicVision, Inc. operates as a test and yield learning company in the semiconductor design-for-test sector. The company offers a portfolio of products for the automated development, integration, and deployment of embedded test technology. Its products comprise technology products, which include the embedded test technology that enables customers to design and manufacture the company’s embedded test circuit structures. The company was formerly known as LV Software and changed its name to LogicVision, Inc. in June 1996. LogicVision was founded in 1992 and is based in San Jose, California. As of August 18, 2009, LogicVision Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp.
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