Silver Creek Ventures

Silver Creek Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1989, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado. The firm specializes in seed, start-up, and early-stage investments, primarily targeting the information technology sector. Its investment focus includes areas such as security, internet, semiconductors, data networking, and optical networking. Silver Creek Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $7 million in each company, aiming to support exceptional management teams in building market-leading enterprises. By concentrating on specific markets where they possess expertise and limiting the number of deals in their portfolio, the firm effectively provides the necessary resources and guidance to entrepreneurs to foster their success.

Bob Mosteller

CFO

30 past transactions

Nstream

Series B in 2018
Nstream, formerly known as Swim.Ai, Inc., is a technology company that specializes in advanced analytics software for processing data at the edge of networks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nstream offers the SWIM EDX platform, which transforms streaming edge data into real-time insights and predictions, addressing the challenges associated with big data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including original equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises, cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) vendors. Nstream's solutions integrate edge computing, machine learning, and self-training digital twins within a mesh architecture. Additionally, its Swim Continuum platform enables organizations to build and manage continuous intelligence applications, providing operational decision support and situational awareness through real-time and contextual data analysis. With a focus on enhancing human decision-making, Nstream aims to deliver efficient performance and seamless interoperability with existing enterprise systems.

Traxo

Series B in 2016
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance travel data visibility, including Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, and Traxo CONNECT, which captures both on-platform and off-platform bookings. These tools enable organizations to gain comprehensive insights into managed and unmanaged travel programs. Additionally, Traxo FILTER automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, while Traxo TRAVELER provides users with itineraries and flight alerts. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo serves a diverse clientele, including corporate travel management firms, expense management applications, and consumer travel services, facilitating the proactive management of omnichannel travel activities within a single, real-time system.

Sharethrough

Series D in 2014
Sharethrough, Inc. is a prominent provider of native advertising software designed for publishers, application developers, and advertisers around the globe. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates multiple locations, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Detroit, London, and Toronto. Sharethrough offers a comprehensive supply-side platform that enables publishers to manage their native ad strategies, encompassing direct sales, execution, and yield management. For advertisers, the company provides a robust solution that facilitates the purchase and execution of native ad campaigns within various content feeds. Additionally, Sharethrough operates an ad exchange tailored for programmatic native advertising, positioning itself as a leader in in-feed monetization. By focusing on non-intrusive, quality content, Sharethrough aims to enhance user engagement while allowing publishers to monetize their properties effectively.

Pivot3

Series E in 2014
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Sharethrough

Series C in 2014
Sharethrough, Inc. is a prominent provider of native advertising software designed for publishers, application developers, and advertisers around the globe. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates multiple locations, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Detroit, London, and Toronto. Sharethrough offers a comprehensive supply-side platform that enables publishers to manage their native ad strategies, encompassing direct sales, execution, and yield management. For advertisers, the company provides a robust solution that facilitates the purchase and execution of native ad campaigns within various content feeds. Additionally, Sharethrough operates an ad exchange tailored for programmatic native advertising, positioning itself as a leader in in-feed monetization. By focusing on non-intrusive, quality content, Sharethrough aims to enhance user engagement while allowing publishers to monetize their properties effectively.

Talari Networks

Series D in 2013
Talari Networks focuses on enhancing enterprise network performance by leveraging multiple sources of public WAN bandwidth. The company offers proprietary Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that monitors network conditions in real time, allowing for the dynamic redirection of traffic to the most optimal network. This approach ensures high reliability and predictable performance for various applications, including VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing the limitations of traditional public WANs, Talari Networks enables businesses to achieve a more reliable and cost-effective networking solution, with potential cost savings on WAN expenses ranging from 40% to 90%.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2013
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Traxo

Series A in 2013
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance travel data visibility, including Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, and Traxo CONNECT, which captures both on-platform and off-platform bookings. These tools enable organizations to gain comprehensive insights into managed and unmanaged travel programs. Additionally, Traxo FILTER automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, while Traxo TRAVELER provides users with itineraries and flight alerts. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo serves a diverse clientele, including corporate travel management firms, expense management applications, and consumer travel services, facilitating the proactive management of omnichannel travel activities within a single, real-time system.

Talari Networks

Series C in 2013
Talari Networks focuses on enhancing enterprise network performance by leveraging multiple sources of public WAN bandwidth. The company offers proprietary Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that monitors network conditions in real time, allowing for the dynamic redirection of traffic to the most optimal network. This approach ensures high reliability and predictable performance for various applications, including VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing the limitations of traditional public WANs, Talari Networks enables businesses to achieve a more reliable and cost-effective networking solution, with potential cost savings on WAN expenses ranging from 40% to 90%.

Bloomfire

Series A in 2013
Bloomfire, Inc. is a knowledge-sharing platform that facilitates the discovery and sharing of information among employees. Founded in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas, Bloomfire provides a cloud-based solution that allows users to capture, display, and share various types of content, thereby connecting individuals with knowledge to those who require it. The platform enhances social learning, supports customer service initiatives, and aligns sales and marketing efforts by uncovering valuable insights that may be overlooked in traditional communication methods. It empowers organizations to manage and distribute research insights effectively, streamlining information access and improving overall team performance. Bloomfire serves a diverse range of industries both in the United States and internationally, while also providing help desk services to further support its users.

NetSocket

Series B in 2013
Netsocket specializes in virtualized, software-defined networking. The company’s flagship Netsocket Virtual Network (NVN) fulfills the promises of SDN and NFV today with powerful, robust automation applications running on a completely virtualized network infrastructure. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2012
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Talari Networks

Venture Round in 2012
Talari Networks focuses on enhancing enterprise network performance by leveraging multiple sources of public WAN bandwidth. The company offers proprietary Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that monitors network conditions in real time, allowing for the dynamic redirection of traffic to the most optimal network. This approach ensures high reliability and predictable performance for various applications, including VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing the limitations of traditional public WANs, Talari Networks enables businesses to achieve a more reliable and cost-effective networking solution, with potential cost savings on WAN expenses ranging from 40% to 90%.

Talari Networks

Series B in 2010
Talari Networks focuses on enhancing enterprise network performance by leveraging multiple sources of public WAN bandwidth. The company offers proprietary Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that monitors network conditions in real time, allowing for the dynamic redirection of traffic to the most optimal network. This approach ensures high reliability and predictable performance for various applications, including VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing the limitations of traditional public WANs, Talari Networks enables businesses to achieve a more reliable and cost-effective networking solution, with potential cost savings on WAN expenses ranging from 40% to 90%.

Pivot3

Series D in 2010
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2009
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

OneSpot

Series A in 2009
OneSpot, Inc. is a content advertising company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Founded in 2005, it specializes in a content marketing platform that personalizes branded content across various digital channels, including websites, email, mobile, and paid media. The platform leverages machine learning and natural language processing to analyze available content alongside users' behavioral data and contextual signals, delivering tailored brand experiences. This capability allows marketers to enhance brand engagement by providing relevant content that keeps users returning for more. OneSpot's clientele includes major brands such as Nestle, L'Oreal, Unilever, and Under Armour, demonstrating its effectiveness in fostering strong content-based relationships and driving measurable results.

NetSocket

Series A in 2009
Netsocket specializes in virtualized, software-defined networking. The company’s flagship Netsocket Virtual Network (NVN) fulfills the promises of SDN and NFV today with powerful, robust automation applications running on a completely virtualized network infrastructure. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Bivio Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 2000, Bivio Networks is dedicated to providing leading networking products that enable government agencies and service providers to control, monitor, and secure critical network infrastructure. A leader in cyber intelligence, cyber security and network control solutions, Bivio has deployed its products in a wide range of solutions. Bivio’s global customer base includes leading intelligence agencies, military organizations and service providers. Bivio is privately-held and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with office locations worldwide. Specialties Cyber Security, Cyber Intelligence, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Networking Systems, Mass Metadata Extraction and Analysis, Data Retention System, Cyber Investigation, network probe

Aktino

Series C in 2008
Positron Access Solutions design, manufactures, and markets networking and broadband management equipment to information technology and telecommunication industries. The company's platform enables broadband connectivity and system networking services. It partners with EMBARQ Logistics. Positron Access Solutions was formerly known as Aktino, Inc. and changed its name after its acquisiton by Positron Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. As of May 11, 2009, Aktino, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Positron Inc.

Cellfire

Series C in 2008
Cellfire is the largest provider of digital coupons in the world, delivering millions of coupons each week. It has the largest footprint of any digital coupon provider, reaching more than 17,500 stores nationwide, and was recently selected by Consumer Reports as the best instant savings application. Cellfire works with companies including General Mills, Safeway and Kroger. Consumers can instantly save money by linking offers directly to their store loyalty cards through any web enabled device. For more information, visit www.info.cellfire.com. Cellfire was acquired by Catalina Marketing in October 2014.

Pivot3

Series C in 2008
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2007
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Hammerhead Systems

Series D in 2007
Hammerhead Systems, Inc. specializes in MPLS and Ethernet aggregation and switching solutions tailored for business services, residential broadband, and wireless backhaul markets, both in the United States and internationally. The company's notable products include the HSX 6000, which facilitates the aggregation, interworking, and migration of access protocols across various core infrastructures. Additionally, Hammerhead offers the Pegador SOA EMS, an element management system that provides web services via XML/SOAP. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Hammerhead Systems faced financial difficulties and filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in 2009.

PowerFile

Series C in 2007
PowerFile specializes in hybrid storage appliances designed for the long-term storage of digital content and assets. The company provides innovative solutions that merge the convenience and speed of online access with enhanced economic value and data integrity compared to conventional storage methods. This enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage, secure, and preserve their valuable digital assets. PowerFile's offerings consist of intelligent storage management software and advanced file management systems, paired with reliable and cost-effective hardware, resulting in integrated and user-friendly solutions for active data management.

Bivio Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Founded in 2000, Bivio Networks is dedicated to providing leading networking products that enable government agencies and service providers to control, monitor, and secure critical network infrastructure. A leader in cyber intelligence, cyber security and network control solutions, Bivio has deployed its products in a wide range of solutions. Bivio’s global customer base includes leading intelligence agencies, military organizations and service providers. Bivio is privately-held and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with office locations worldwide. Specialties Cyber Security, Cyber Intelligence, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Networking Systems, Mass Metadata Extraction and Analysis, Data Retention System, Cyber Investigation, network probe

Hammerhead Systems

Series C in 2006
Hammerhead Systems, Inc. specializes in MPLS and Ethernet aggregation and switching solutions tailored for business services, residential broadband, and wireless backhaul markets, both in the United States and internationally. The company's notable products include the HSX 6000, which facilitates the aggregation, interworking, and migration of access protocols across various core infrastructures. Additionally, Hammerhead offers the Pegador SOA EMS, an element management system that provides web services via XML/SOAP. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Hammerhead Systems faced financial difficulties and filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in 2009.

PowerFile

Series B in 2006
PowerFile specializes in hybrid storage appliances designed for the long-term storage of digital content and assets. The company provides innovative solutions that merge the convenience and speed of online access with enhanced economic value and data integrity compared to conventional storage methods. This enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage, secure, and preserve their valuable digital assets. PowerFile's offerings consist of intelligent storage management software and advanced file management systems, paired with reliable and cost-effective hardware, resulting in integrated and user-friendly solutions for active data management.

Aktino

Series B in 2005
Positron Access Solutions design, manufactures, and markets networking and broadband management equipment to information technology and telecommunication industries. The company's platform enables broadband connectivity and system networking services. It partners with EMBARQ Logistics. Positron Access Solutions was formerly known as Aktino, Inc. and changed its name after its acquisiton by Positron Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. As of May 11, 2009, Aktino, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Positron Inc.

Oresis Communications

Venture Round in 2001
Oresis Communications designs and develops switching systems for carrying voice and data signals on the same telecommunications network. It offers ISIS-700 OmniService Switch, which enables carriers and service providers to migrate circuit and packet switched networks to a single backbone; and ISIS-700 Integrated OmniService Switch, which is a multiservice switch equipment that switches multiple voice, data, Internet, and video services in a single system. The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
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