Entrepia Ventures

Entrepia Ventures is an investment firm established in 1999 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, with additional offices in Montreal, New York, and Tokyo. It specializes in funding seed-stage to expansion-stage private companies, primarily focusing on the information technology sector, including multimedia and mobility applications, web-based solutions, core technologies, and information technology infrastructure. The firm predominantly invests in Japan and other Asian markets, actively supporting its portfolio companies in business development by leveraging strategic relationships for distribution, joint ventures, and partnerships with Japanese firms. Entrepia Ventures combines its extensive experience in the region with on-the-ground presence to provide essential resources and guidance, enhancing the success potential of its investments. Additionally, it invests in Japanese start-ups and seed businesses that can benefit from its cross-border operations.

Hideaki Koga

Venture Partner

Amit Srivastava

CEO

17 past transactions

Intransa

Venture Round in 2010
Intransa, Inc., established in 2001 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in video security solutions. The company offers a range of products, including VideoAppliance for simplified installation, EnterpriseServer for optimized performance, EnterpriseStorage for data protection, and ViewingStation for remote HD video surveillance. Intransa serves diverse sectors such as retail, banking, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, providing dependable, universal access to physical security applications. The company's products are distributed through various channels and have been recognized with numerous industry awards.

Vantrix

Venture Round in 2010
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.

Intransa

Venture Round in 2009
Intransa, Inc., established in 2001 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in video security solutions. The company offers a range of products, including VideoAppliance for simplified installation, EnterpriseServer for optimized performance, EnterpriseStorage for data protection, and ViewingStation for remote HD video surveillance. Intransa serves diverse sectors such as retail, banking, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, providing dependable, universal access to physical security applications. The company's products are distributed through various channels and have been recognized with numerous industry awards.

Intransa

Venture Round in 2008
Intransa, Inc., established in 2001 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in video security solutions. The company offers a range of products, including VideoAppliance for simplified installation, EnterpriseServer for optimized performance, EnterpriseStorage for data protection, and ViewingStation for remote HD video surveillance. Intransa serves diverse sectors such as retail, banking, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, providing dependable, universal access to physical security applications. The company's products are distributed through various channels and have been recognized with numerous industry awards.

Achronix Semiconductor

Series B in 2008
Achronix Semiconductor Corp. is a privately held fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the development of high-density and high-performance application-targeted field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Its flagship product line, Speedster22i, utilizes Intel's advanced 22nm process technology and integrates hard IP protocol functions tailored for communications applications. Achronix also provides Speedcore eFPGA IP for integration into customers' system-on-chips (SoCs) aimed at compute and network acceleration. The company offers a robust design-tool suite known as the Achronix CAD Environment (ACE), which supports industry-standard synthesis tools. Achronix serves a variety of markets, including networking, optical/telecom, high-performance computing, test and measurement, and military and security. Founded in 2004, Achronix distributes its products through a network that spans North America, Europe, Israel, China, and Russia, with additional research and development facilities located in Bangalore, India.

Vantrix

Series B in 2007
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.

World Wide Packets

Venture Round in 2007
World Wide Packets, Inc. is a manufacturer of communications network equipment based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Established in 1999, the company specializes in providing carrier Ethernet products and solutions designed for the delivery of various services, including Internet protocol television, voice over Internet protocol, and virtual private LAN service. Its product offerings include LightningEdge service access, service concentrators, and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous transmission of voice, data, and video to both business and residential subscribers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution known as the LightningEdge operating system, along with support services such as professional training and customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal and utility networks, real estate developers, homeowner associations, and service providers. As of 2008, World Wide Packets operates as a subsidiary of CIENA Corp.

Intransa

Venture Round in 2007
Intransa, Inc., established in 2001 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in video security solutions. The company offers a range of products, including VideoAppliance for simplified installation, EnterpriseServer for optimized performance, EnterpriseStorage for data protection, and ViewingStation for remote HD video surveillance. Intransa serves diverse sectors such as retail, banking, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, providing dependable, universal access to physical security applications. The company's products are distributed through various channels and have been recognized with numerous industry awards.

Achronix Semiconductor

Series A in 2007
Achronix Semiconductor Corp. is a privately held fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the development of high-density and high-performance application-targeted field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Its flagship product line, Speedster22i, utilizes Intel's advanced 22nm process technology and integrates hard IP protocol functions tailored for communications applications. Achronix also provides Speedcore eFPGA IP for integration into customers' system-on-chips (SoCs) aimed at compute and network acceleration. The company offers a robust design-tool suite known as the Achronix CAD Environment (ACE), which supports industry-standard synthesis tools. Achronix serves a variety of markets, including networking, optical/telecom, high-performance computing, test and measurement, and military and security. Founded in 2004, Achronix distributes its products through a network that spans North America, Europe, Israel, China, and Russia, with additional research and development facilities located in Bangalore, India.

ArchPro Design Automation

Series B in 2006
ArchPro Design Automation provides EDA products to meet low-power and multi-voltage power management challenges. Its products include multi-voltage simulator, which verifies power-managed designs, and supports ARM intelligent energy manager technology; multi-volt rule checker that analyzes design in various states to enable multi-voltage equivalence checking; and multi-volt synthesis, which automates the implementation of multiple voltages.

World Wide Packets

Series D in 2005
World Wide Packets, Inc. is a manufacturer of communications network equipment based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Established in 1999, the company specializes in providing carrier Ethernet products and solutions designed for the delivery of various services, including Internet protocol television, voice over Internet protocol, and virtual private LAN service. Its product offerings include LightningEdge service access, service concentrators, and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous transmission of voice, data, and video to both business and residential subscribers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution known as the LightningEdge operating system, along with support services such as professional training and customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal and utility networks, real estate developers, homeowner associations, and service providers. As of 2008, World Wide Packets operates as a subsidiary of CIENA Corp.

Netcontinuum

Venture Round in 2005
NetContinuum, Inc. provides application controllers to deploy, secure, and manage enterprise Web applications. Its products include Web application firewalls that enable data center teams to secure existing enterprise applications; and Web application gateways, which provide application security, load balancing, content switching, connection pooling, caching, and GZIP compression to enable deployment of new enterprise applications. The company's controllers are used for managing business risk, DMZ consolidation, application deployment, instant PCI compliance, failed audit recovery, lowering DMZ TCO, and securing FTP. It also offers on-site installation, training, support, and other on-site custom engagements. NetContinuum serves the financial services, government, e-business, media and communications, ASP/software, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of July 2007, NetContinuum, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

Vantrix

Series A in 2005
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.

Aura Communications Technology

Venture Round in 2004
Aura Communications Technology is a fabless semiconductor company focused on advancing wireless connectivity solutions for consumer electronics and mobile devices. The company has pioneered an innovative form of magnetic communication, which allows for the development of low-power and cost-effective wireless products. Among its offerings are the LibertyLink LL888, designed for streaming digital audio applications, and the LibertyLink LA116, which facilitates voice and data communications at 204 Kbps. Additionally, Aura provides reference design kits to support the integration of its technologies into various devices.

World Wide Packets

Series C in 2004
World Wide Packets, Inc. is a manufacturer of communications network equipment based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Established in 1999, the company specializes in providing carrier Ethernet products and solutions designed for the delivery of various services, including Internet protocol television, voice over Internet protocol, and virtual private LAN service. Its product offerings include LightningEdge service access, service concentrators, and Ethernet switches, which facilitate the simultaneous transmission of voice, data, and video to both business and residential subscribers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution known as the LightningEdge operating system, along with support services such as professional training and customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes carriers, multiple system operators, municipal and utility networks, real estate developers, homeowner associations, and service providers. As of 2008, World Wide Packets operates as a subsidiary of CIENA Corp.

Convera

Series C in 2001
Convera is a prominent provider of payment services that specializes in facilitating business-to-business foreign exchange and cross-border payments across various sectors, including education, finance, travel, and healthcare. The company offers a comprehensive payments platform designed to help businesses manage international transactions efficiently and effectively. With a focus on delivering reliable and secure payment solutions, Convera enables users to navigate the complexities of cross-currency payments. In addition to its payment services, Convera also provides enterprise search and categorization solutions through its RetrievalWare technology, which allows organizations to efficiently access and manage vast amounts of unstructured information in multiple formats and languages. This dual focus on payments and information retrieval positions Convera as a valuable partner for organizations seeking to optimize their financial and data management processes.

Arbinet

Private Equity Round in 2001
Arbinet is a prominent provider of international voice and IP telecommunications solutions, serving carriers and service providers worldwide. The company operates a robust network utilized by over 1,100 carriers globally, offering a combination of extensive scale and advanced platform intelligence. Arbinet specializes in call routing and possesses industry-leading capabilities in credit management and settlement. Its customer base includes a diverse range of entities, such as fixed line, mobile, wholesale, and VoIP carriers, along with calling card services, internet service providers, and content providers. By facilitating the buying and selling of voice and IP telecommunications capacity and content, Arbinet enables its clients to reduce service costs, enhance route quality, and expand their market reach without the need for significant network infrastructure investments.
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