Eastven Venture Partners

Eastven Venture Partners, established in 2000 and based in Darien, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments in telecommunications technology companies at all stages of development across North America and Europe. Originally functioning as the exclusive venture capital arm for Ericsson, a leading provider of wireless network equipment, Eastven has transitioned into an independent entity while maintaining strong ties to the telecommunications sector. The firm leverages its extensive industry experience and relationships with key players, including Ericsson and other enterprises, to enhance the growth and success of its portfolio companies. By focusing on communication technology, Eastven aims to deliver superior returns for its investors.

Jeff Low

Co-Founding Principal and Partner

Mark Maybell

Co-Founding Principal and Partner

20 past transactions

NodePrime

Seed Round in 2015
NodePrime is a developer of data center infrastructure software that enables service providers, SaaS companies, and online gaming enterprises to effectively manage extensive IT infrastructures. The company specializes in creating infrastructure platforms designed for organizations that operate large-scale cloud deployments, which can involve thousands of nodes. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, NodePrime supports its clients in optimizing their massive IT operations.

CENX

Venture Round in 2015
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Mirantis

Series A in 2013
Mirantis, Inc. specializes in providing software, services, training, and support for organizations utilizing open source cloud technologies. The company offers a range of solutions, including OpenStack distribution software, cloud-ready application publishing tools, and Containers-as-a-Service for container deployment. Their Mirantis Cloud Native Platform simplifies the management of Kubernetes environments, facilitating faster code delivery across public and private clouds. Additionally, Mirantis delivers infrastructure automation, hybrid cloud architecture, and training programs aimed at DevOps professionals. With a focus on eliminating vendor lock-in and operational complexity, Mirantis serves prominent clients such as Adobe and PayPal. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Mirantis also has offices in several locations worldwide.

CENX

Venture Round in 2012
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Photobucket

Venture Round in 2009
Photobucket is a leading photo and video sharing service, boasting over 100 million registered members. Users upload more than four million images and videos daily from various sources, including the web, smartphones, and digital cameras. The platform provides a secure environment for hosting, preserving, and protecting these media files while enhancing the browsing, sharing, and editing experiences. In addition to sharing content directly on the Photobucket site, users can distribute their memories across popular social networks, instant messaging applications, and via email. To maintain a safe online space, Photobucket actively moderates the content uploaded by its members. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Photobucket also has a regional office in San Francisco, California.

RadioFrame

Series F in 2008
RadioFrame Networks is a supplier of targeted base-transceiver station solutions. It offers base-transceiver station solutions to the wireless communications industry. The company’s products include wireless base stations, iDEN network management tools, pico and femtocell base stations, microcell and macrocell base stations, and network and system management systems.

Photobucket

Venture Round in 2008
Photobucket is a leading photo and video sharing service, boasting over 100 million registered members. Users upload more than four million images and videos daily from various sources, including the web, smartphones, and digital cameras. The platform provides a secure environment for hosting, preserving, and protecting these media files while enhancing the browsing, sharing, and editing experiences. In addition to sharing content directly on the Photobucket site, users can distribute their memories across popular social networks, instant messaging applications, and via email. To maintain a safe online space, Photobucket actively moderates the content uploaded by its members. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Photobucket also has a regional office in San Francisco, California.

Atrua Technologies

Series E in 2008
Atrua Technology is a high-tech provider of intelligent touch control solutions. Its advanced technology provides a new and convenient input method for devices in need of user input, such as cellphones, game machines, and other personal electrical devices. Atura's key product, Atrua Wings series, takes advantage of Atrua's touching control processing technology to transform finger movement into users' commands upon electronic device control. It can improve the playability of games, enrich the interface between human and computer of mobile devices and enlarge the application scope of mobile data services. Meanwhile, its fingerprint identification technology provides security guarantee for e-commerce.

RadioFrame

Series F in 2008
RadioFrame Networks is a supplier of targeted base-transceiver station solutions. It offers base-transceiver station solutions to the wireless communications industry. The company’s products include wireless base stations, iDEN network management tools, pico and femtocell base stations, microcell and macrocell base stations, and network and system management systems.

Kirusa

Series C in 2007
Kirusa, Inc. is a provider of mobile value-added services, specializing in voice messaging and social media applications for mobile carriers and subscribers in emerging markets, including regions in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. The company offers a range of products that include voice messaging solutions, cloud-based services, and enterprise solutions such as interactive mobile marketing. Among its notable offerings are the KV.SMS service, which allows users to send and reply to SMS messages with voice, and various social media mobile applications that facilitate global communication. Kirusa's InstaVoice ReachMe app utilizes voice over data technologies to enable users to receive calls via the app. Established in 2000 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, Kirusa also has sales offices in Paris, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi, along with research and development facilities in New Delhi and Bangalore.

Atrua Technologies

Series D in 2006
Atrua Technology is a high-tech provider of intelligent touch control solutions. Its advanced technology provides a new and convenient input method for devices in need of user input, such as cellphones, game machines, and other personal electrical devices. Atura's key product, Atrua Wings series, takes advantage of Atrua's touching control processing technology to transform finger movement into users' commands upon electronic device control. It can improve the playability of games, enrich the interface between human and computer of mobile devices and enlarge the application scope of mobile data services. Meanwhile, its fingerprint identification technology provides security guarantee for e-commerce.

RadioFrame

Series E in 2006
RadioFrame Networks is a supplier of targeted base-transceiver station solutions. It offers base-transceiver station solutions to the wireless communications industry. The company’s products include wireless base stations, iDEN network management tools, pico and femtocell base stations, microcell and macrocell base stations, and network and system management systems.

Atrua Technologies

Series B in 2004
Atrua Technology is a high-tech provider of intelligent touch control solutions. Its advanced technology provides a new and convenient input method for devices in need of user input, such as cellphones, game machines, and other personal electrical devices. Atura's key product, Atrua Wings series, takes advantage of Atrua's touching control processing technology to transform finger movement into users' commands upon electronic device control. It can improve the playability of games, enrich the interface between human and computer of mobile devices and enlarge the application scope of mobile data services. Meanwhile, its fingerprint identification technology provides security guarantee for e-commerce.

ReefEdge

Venture Round in 2003
ReefEdge, Inc. is a provider of wireless local area network systems for multi-site enterprises to deploy, manage, and secure wireless networks. ReefEdge Inc. develops technologies for in-building wireless networks. Founded in Spring 2000, ReefEdge products allow the emerging generation of mobile devices to become full participants in the corporate networking environment. ReefEdge provides secure, reliable, managed connectivity for mobile devices equipped with short-range wireless capabilities such as Bluetooth and makes possible the deployment of new kinds of "smart" mobile applications that deliver personalized, location-aware and collaborative services. The company boasts a seasoned executive team with years of experience delivering products and solutions to enterprise customers, with former executives from IBM, AT&T, Telcordia and Prodigy.

RadioFrame

Series D in 2003
RadioFrame Networks is a supplier of targeted base-transceiver station solutions. It offers base-transceiver station solutions to the wireless communications industry. The company’s products include wireless base stations, iDEN network management tools, pico and femtocell base stations, microcell and macrocell base stations, and network and system management systems.

Dilithium Networks

Series B in 2003
Dilithium Networks specializes in delivering high-quality multimedia content over mobile and broadband networks to various devices. The company is recognized for its innovative mobile video solutions, boasting extensive deployments in 60 countries that reach over 1 billion subscribers. Dilithium has played a pioneering role in mobile video communications, with its solutions utilized by leading network operators, content owners, and aggregators across various network types, including 2G, 3G, and WiFi. By focusing on comprehensive multimedia delivery, Dilithium aims to enhance user experiences in an increasingly digital world.

RadioFrame

Series C in 2002
RadioFrame Networks is a supplier of targeted base-transceiver station solutions. It offers base-transceiver station solutions to the wireless communications industry. The company’s products include wireless base stations, iDEN network management tools, pico and femtocell base stations, microcell and macrocell base stations, and network and system management systems.

Bytemobile

Series B in 2002
Bytemobile is a technology company that specializes in providing Smart Capacity solutions for mobile network operators. Its offerings are designed to enhance the utilization and performance of existing network infrastructure as subscriber data traffic continues to rise due to increasing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications like high-definition video and streaming media. Bytemobile's products, which include the Unison Platform and the T3000 Adaptive Traffic Management System, allow operators to manage traffic efficiently without the need for additional wireless spectrum or infrastructure investments. These solutions help operators reduce capital and operating costs while ensuring a higher quality of experience for subscribers. By improving video and web service delivery on mobile devices, Bytemobile enables better customer acquisition, retention, and increased data usage, ultimately driving revenue growth. Since its founding in 2000, Bytemobile has deployed its technology with over 125 mobile network operators in more than 60 countries, serving major clients such as AT&T, China Mobile, and Vodafone, and maintaining a presence in Europe, Asia, and North America through research and development centers and sales offices.

Atrua Technologies

Series A in 2002
Atrua Technology is a high-tech provider of intelligent touch control solutions. Its advanced technology provides a new and convenient input method for devices in need of user input, such as cellphones, game machines, and other personal electrical devices. Atura's key product, Atrua Wings series, takes advantage of Atrua's touching control processing technology to transform finger movement into users' commands upon electronic device control. It can improve the playability of games, enrich the interface between human and computer of mobile devices and enlarge the application scope of mobile data services. Meanwhile, its fingerprint identification technology provides security guarantee for e-commerce.