Focus Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Los Altos, California. The firm specializes in early- and later-stage investments across a range of sectors, including software, communications, semiconductors, healthcare, and technology. Focus Ventures aims to support innovative companies by providing financial backing and strategic guidance, primarily targeting minority stake investments. With a commitment to fostering growth in both the technology and healthcare industries, the firm has established itself as a Registered Investment Adviser and continues to seek opportunities that align with its investment philosophy.
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.
Shape Security
Series F in 2019
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.
Shape Security
Series E in 2018
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.
Reputation
Series A in 2017
Reputation is a company that specializes in online reputation management, providing location-based businesses with tools to enhance their brand image through effective engagement with consumer feedback. The platform streamlines the management of online and local reputation by offering services that include business listings, local search optimization, reviews, social media management, and customer surveys. By aggregating location-specific data, Reputation delivers actionable insights and a proprietary metric known as the Reputation Score, which assists executives and board members in making informed, data-driven decisions to improve both reputation and revenue. The company also addresses online defamation by mitigating negative content from news articles, forums, and review sites, enabling businesses to regain control over their most valuable asset: their reputation.
Dynamic Signal
Series D in 2016
Dynamic Signal Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an employee advocacy and communication platform designed to enhance engagement between organizations and their workforce. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company aims to increase sales and brand awareness while reducing operational costs. Its platform empowers employees by providing timely and relevant content across various channels and devices, thereby improving productivity and facilitating effective communication. Dynamic Signal also offers services such as influencer recruiting, collaboration support, member rewards, and account management. The firm serves hundreds of prominent enterprises globally, including many Fortune 500 companies, by ensuring that important messages are effectively delivered to employees and their audiences.
Tachyus
Series A in 2016
Tachyus Corporation develops a technology platform designed to optimize energy production in the oil and gas sector. The platform encompasses a range of analytics, including prescriptive, predictive, and descriptive capabilities, along with integration and measurement features. Tachyus provides solutions for various production methods, including cyclic steaming, steam-flooding, CO2-flooding, water-flooding, pump optimization, workover prioritization, and shale fracking. Its platform enables users to predict mechanical equipment failures, understand production responses to stimulation, and determine optimal injection rates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Tachyus was initially known as Software Revolution before rebranding in April 2013. The company aims to enhance production efficiency while reducing costs and carbon intensity, playing a role in the energy transition through its integrated software solutions.
Pivot3
Series E in 2014
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.
Apigee
Venture Round in 2014
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
SpinMedia
Venture Round in 2014
SpinMedia Group is a leading digital media company specializing in pop culture and targeting millennial audiences. With over 100 million monthly unique visitors, it operates a diverse portfolio of more than 35 influential brands, including Celebuzz, Stereogum, and Buzznet, among others. These brands are recognized as authoritative voices in their respective categories, effectively engaging with young adults. SpinMedia Group ranks as the fifth largest web destination for adults aged 18-24 and is a significant player in the digital publishing space, being the second largest publisher in entertainment news and the tenth in music. By leveraging its extensive reach and understanding of its audience, SpinMedia Group offers tailored marketing and advertising solutions through its various platforms, connecting fans with the celebrities and brands they admire.
Turn
Series E in 2014
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.
Sojern
Series C in 2013
Sojern Inc. is a travel marketing company that specializes in providing digital marketing solutions tailored for the travel industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sojern utilizes artificial intelligence and traveler intent data to offer a comprehensive audience engagement platform. This platform enables clients to capture aggregated data, curate traveler profiles, and engage potential travelers through various advertising solutions, including programmatic buying, display ads, and targeted branding. Sojern focuses on helping hotels, car rental services, tourism boards, airlines, and cruise companies drive direct bookings by activating multi-channel marketing strategies that enhance awareness, conversion, and customer loyalty. With a global presence that includes teams in major cities around the world, Sojern is dedicated to delivering insights and performance metrics that empower clients to navigate the competitive digital landscape effectively.
Pivot3
Venture Round in 2013
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.
Apigee
Series F in 2013
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
Home Delivery Service (HDS Global)
Seed Round in 2013
HDS Global is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming eCommerce through grocery and general merchandise delivery services. It utilizes advanced AI and robotics to power its automated fulfillment system, RoboFS, which allows for quick and touchless order processing. Customers benefit from a personalized shopping experience tailored to their dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they only see relevant products. The company offers a range of services, including made-to-order meats and prepared foods, free home delivery without subscription or service fees, and tri-temperature-controlled vans that ensure optimal delivery conditions for frozen items. HDS Global emphasizes customer satisfaction with retail-level service and convenient at-home returns, while also prioritizing sustainability by using delivery totes that minimize cardboard and plastic waste.
Picarro
Series D in 2012
Picarro Inc. specializes in the manufacture of advanced gas analyzers and systems designed to measure greenhouse gas concentrations, trace gases, and stable isotopes for various scientific and industrial applications. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company provides high-performance analyzers that cater to sectors such as atmospheric science, air quality monitoring, food safety, hydrology, and ecology. Picarro's products are known for their exceptional sensitivity and ease of use, allowing for accurate measurements in both laboratory settings and remote locations. The company's technology, initially licensed from Stanford University, is backed by multiple patents and offers calibration-free operation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including emissions quantification and environmental monitoring. Picarro's commitment to quality and reliability positions its analyzers as an emerging standard in the industry, meeting the growing regulatory demands for air quality and greenhouse gas reduction.
Apigee
Series E in 2012
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
Say Media
Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
Sojern
Series B in 2012
Sojern Inc. is a travel marketing company that specializes in providing digital marketing solutions tailored for the travel industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sojern utilizes artificial intelligence and traveler intent data to offer a comprehensive audience engagement platform. This platform enables clients to capture aggregated data, curate traveler profiles, and engage potential travelers through various advertising solutions, including programmatic buying, display ads, and targeted branding. Sojern focuses on helping hotels, car rental services, tourism boards, airlines, and cruise companies drive direct bookings by activating multi-channel marketing strategies that enhance awareness, conversion, and customer loyalty. With a global presence that includes teams in major cities around the world, Sojern is dedicated to delivering insights and performance metrics that empower clients to navigate the competitive digital landscape effectively.
Pivot3
Venture Round in 2012
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.
BlackDuck
Series E in 2011
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.
Hara
Series C in 2011
Hara is a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on energy and sustainability management. Its cloud-based platform helps organizations monitor and manage their natural resource consumption and environmental impact, ultimately leading to reduced energy costs and enhanced sustainability. Hara serves a diverse clientele, including major multinational corporations and public sector organizations such as Avaya, eBay, Harvard University, and the cities of Las Vegas and Philadelphia. In addition to its software offerings, Hara provides consulting services that assist businesses and governments in environmental strategy development, greenhouse gas inventory management, and training. The company aims to improve operating profits for its clients while addressing their environmental responsibilities.
Marin Software
Series E in 2011
Marin Software Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital advertising management solutions, focusing on search, display, social, and mobile advertising channels. The company offers MarinOne, an integrated software-as-a-service platform that enables advertisers and agencies to optimize their paid marketing programs, enhance financial performance, and achieve greater efficiencies. Headquartered in San Francisco, Marin Software's solutions empower digital marketers to effectively measure the success of their advertising campaigns through advanced reporting and analytics, as well as to manage and execute these campaigns via a user-friendly interface. With a global presence, Marin Software aims to assist its clients in reaching targeted audiences, acquiring new customers, and making informed marketing decisions.
Rafter
Series C in 2011
Rafter is a course materials management company focused on enhancing accessibility and affordability in education. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Rafter has developed an innovative solution known as Rafter360, which integrates textbooks into tuition fees, thereby simplifying the process for students and educational institutions. The company has successfully aided hundreds of campuses and over 2.7 million students in saving nearly $700 million on textbooks. Rafter's services include online rental options that allow college administrators, professors, and students to access and manage both digital and physical course materials efficiently. Originally established as BookRenter, the company rebranded in July 2012 to reflect its broader mission in the higher education sector.
PCH
Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.
Stoke
Series E in 2011
Stoke specializes in developing carrier-class mobile broadband gateways tailored for mobile and converged network operators. The company offers the Stoke Session Exchange, an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively addresses the security, service, and mobility challenges faced by operators in optimizing multimedia sessions across various networks, including fixed, mobile, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX. Additionally, Stoke provides the Mobile Data Offload service, which is designed to help 3G network operators enhance their economic capacity and improve subscriber satisfaction in delivering mobile broadband data.
Turn
Series D in 2011
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.
3VR
Series E in 2010
3VR, Inc. develops a video intelligence platform specializing in the storage, management, and analysis of enterprise videos to enhance security and operational efficiency. The platform enables organizations to monitor threats in real-time, helping to reduce losses and improve customer experiences. 3VR offers a range of products, including hybrid network video recorders, video management software, and a comprehensive suite of video analytics. Additionally, the company provides technical support and training services. Its online community, CrimeDex, facilitates information sharing among professionals in fraud prevention and law enforcement. 3VR serves a diverse array of industries, including banking, retail, government, healthcare, and hospitality, and sells its products through resellers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, 3VR operates as a subsidiary of Identiv, Inc.
Sojern
Private Equity Round in 2010
Sojern Inc. is a travel marketing company that specializes in providing digital marketing solutions tailored for the travel industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sojern utilizes artificial intelligence and traveler intent data to offer a comprehensive audience engagement platform. This platform enables clients to capture aggregated data, curate traveler profiles, and engage potential travelers through various advertising solutions, including programmatic buying, display ads, and targeted branding. Sojern focuses on helping hotels, car rental services, tourism boards, airlines, and cruise companies drive direct bookings by activating multi-channel marketing strategies that enhance awareness, conversion, and customer loyalty. With a global presence that includes teams in major cities around the world, Sojern is dedicated to delivering insights and performance metrics that empower clients to navigate the competitive digital landscape effectively.
Brand.net
Series C in 2010
Brand.net is an online advertising network that specializes in brand advertising, offering a platform for display, video, and mobile advertising. The company's technology is designed to help brand advertisers and agencies efficiently target their audiences in appropriate contexts. Brand.net provides a suite of services including pre-campaign creative testing, ongoing campaign monitoring, proactive support, and frequent optimization. These features enable clients to effectively reach their most relevant audiences and gain customized insights into their campaigns, ensuring measurable results in the competitive landscape of online advertising.
Reputation
Series C in 2010
Reputation is a company that specializes in online reputation management, providing location-based businesses with tools to enhance their brand image through effective engagement with consumer feedback. The platform streamlines the management of online and local reputation by offering services that include business listings, local search optimization, reviews, social media management, and customer surveys. By aggregating location-specific data, Reputation delivers actionable insights and a proprietary metric known as the Reputation Score, which assists executives and board members in making informed, data-driven decisions to improve both reputation and revenue. The company also addresses online defamation by mitigating negative content from news articles, forums, and review sites, enabling businesses to regain control over their most valuable asset: their reputation.
Marin Software
Series D in 2010
Marin Software Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital advertising management solutions, focusing on search, display, social, and mobile advertising channels. The company offers MarinOne, an integrated software-as-a-service platform that enables advertisers and agencies to optimize their paid marketing programs, enhance financial performance, and achieve greater efficiencies. Headquartered in San Francisco, Marin Software's solutions empower digital marketers to effectively measure the success of their advertising campaigns through advanced reporting and analytics, as well as to manage and execute these campaigns via a user-friendly interface. With a global presence, Marin Software aims to assist its clients in reaching targeted audiences, acquiring new customers, and making informed marketing decisions.
Pivot3
Series D in 2010
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.
Pivot3
Series D in 2010
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.
WebVisible
Series C in 2010
Based in Southern California, WebVisible is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company and leading name in local online advertising, known for being a true expert in bringing the Internet as an advertising and customer acquisition medium to small businesses around the world. Through direct sales and global partners in the Yellow Pages, newspaper, and online marketing industries, we offer our innovative online advertising products to small business customers. Our advertising products are powered by our award winning Geneva software platform - named 2008 Internet Product of the Year by the American Electronics Association - which buys advertising space across a variety of media, ensuring that our small business customers get the most effective, local, targeted advertising for their money.
Cyan
Series D in 2009
Cyan is a global provider of advanced packet-optical transport solutions, specializing in multi-layer network planning and management. The company offers innovative systems that support the aggregation and transport of various services, including packet, TDM, and optical, with strong service level agreement (SLA) support. Cyan's technology includes the industry’s first three-dimensional multi-layer planning, operations, and verification systems, which enhance network scalability and simplify operations for improved service offerings. Its modular solutions accommodate Carrier Ethernet services and support a range of functions, including SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, and ROADM, in a cost-effective manner. With capabilities to support 10G services now and future 100G services, Cyan enables customers to deploy reliable solutions for applications such as Carrier Ethernet, wireless backhaul, and data center connectivity. Founded in 2006 in Petaluma, California, Cyan is led by a team of experienced industry professionals recognized for their contributions to communications transport and access networks.
Cedar Point Communications
Debt Financing in 2009
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, including service providers and enterprises. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office in Meersburg, Germany, the company offers products such as the SAFARI C3 media switching system, which provides Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) capabilities to facilitate the transition to IMS architecture in converged networks. Another key product is the SAFARI eMG media gateway, known for its flexibility. Cedar Point Communications also delivers training and customer services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions.
Mimosa Systems
Debt Financing in 2009
Mimosa Systems, Inc. specializes in content archiving solutions that enhance information immediacy, discovery, and continuity for enterprises. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, and India, the company offers Mimosa NearPoint, a comprehensive software for managing unstructured information. This software facilitates the archiving of emails, files, and instant messages, while also providing capabilities for e-discovery, recovery, disaster recovery, and storage management. Mimosa Systems focuses on the effective management of both unstructured and semi-structured data types, ensuring that organizations can efficiently handle critical information.
Teknovus
Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
Drobo
Series E in 2009
Drobo is a developer of innovative data storage products tailored for small and medium businesses as well as individual professionals. The company focuses on delivering a unique blend of data protection, expandability, and user-friendliness. Drobo's offerings address critical storage challenges through patented technologies such as BeyondRAID, Thin Provisioning, and Automated Data-Aware Tiering. These advancements enable customers to manage data protection, adjust storage capacity, and optimize application service levels effectively. Notably, Drobo allows users to hot-swap drives and mix various drive types and capacities, facilitating seamless upgrades without the risk of data loss or downtime. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Drobo has garnered over 50 industry awards and serves hundreds of thousands of customers globally, reinforcing its position in the data storage market.
Delivery Agent
Series D in 2009
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
Ruckus Wireless
Series F in 2009
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.
Marin Software
Series C in 2009
Marin Software Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital advertising management solutions, focusing on search, display, social, and mobile advertising channels. The company offers MarinOne, an integrated software-as-a-service platform that enables advertisers and agencies to optimize their paid marketing programs, enhance financial performance, and achieve greater efficiencies. Headquartered in San Francisco, Marin Software's solutions empower digital marketers to effectively measure the success of their advertising campaigns through advanced reporting and analytics, as well as to manage and execute these campaigns via a user-friendly interface. With a global presence, Marin Software aims to assist its clients in reaching targeted audiences, acquiring new customers, and making informed marketing decisions.
Sepaton
Series F in 2009
Sepaton, Inc. specializes in enterprise data protection solutions, offering a range of hardware and software products designed for departmental backups, deduplication, and electronic remote replication. The company utilizes its ContentAware architecture to enhance virtual tape libraries, ensuring efficient backup and restore performance along with linear scalability and advanced system automation. In addition to its product offerings, Sepaton provides technical consulting, support services, and remote monitoring, as well as assessment and implementation services aimed at optimizing backup processes. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including federal government, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, addressing needs such as disaster recovery and corporate compliance. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Sepaton has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
SpinMedia
Series D in 2009
SpinMedia Group is a leading digital media company specializing in pop culture and targeting millennial audiences. With over 100 million monthly unique visitors, it operates a diverse portfolio of more than 35 influential brands, including Celebuzz, Stereogum, and Buzznet, among others. These brands are recognized as authoritative voices in their respective categories, effectively engaging with young adults. SpinMedia Group ranks as the fifth largest web destination for adults aged 18-24 and is a significant player in the digital publishing space, being the second largest publisher in entertainment news and the tenth in music. By leveraging its extensive reach and understanding of its audience, SpinMedia Group offers tailored marketing and advertising solutions through its various platforms, connecting fans with the celebrities and brands they admire.
Buzz Media
Series D in 2009
Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content. Based on concepts on social media, its platform enables brand advertisers to access and engage audiences using a combination of professional editorial, expert opinion, user contributions, and customized marketing solutions.
BlackDuck
Series D in 2009
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.
PCH
Series A in 2008
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.
Turn
Series C in 2008
Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a comprehensive platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several key applications: Audience Suite for enterprise data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across various channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The company's services focus on digital data centralization, media planning, consumer intelligence, and brand intelligence, ultimately enhancing advertising performance. With a global presence, Turn operates in multiple locations across the United States, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering insights and enabling effective bidding strategies through their cloud-based architecture.
MarkMonitor
Series E in 2008
MarkMonitor is a leading provider of enterprise brand protection services based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of comprehensive solutions designed to safeguard brands from online risks, including fraud, brand abuse, and unauthorized distribution channels. Its technology includes domain management, monitoring for illegal distribution of pirated digital content, and enforcement against threats such as phishing and malware attacks. By leveraging exclusive data access and innovative real-time prevention and detection capabilities, MarkMonitor helps protect the revenues and reputations of prominent global brands in an increasingly complex online landscape.
DATAllegro
Series D in 2008
DATAllegro provides integrated data warehousing services.
Mu Dynamics
Series C in 2008
Mu Dynamics specializes in proactive service assurance for network operators, cable companies, government agencies, and network product vendors. The company focuses on enhancing network quality, reliability, and robustness, helping clients reduce downtime and maintain essential IP services. Its flagship product, Service Analyzer, is designed to identify vulnerabilities in IP-based applications and networks. This platform provides detailed remediation guidance to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions through an integrated regression database. By offering these services, Mu Dynamics aims to minimize customer churn and support operators in maintaining seamless service delivery.
Vdura
Series E in 2008
VDURA specializes in advanced data storage and management solutions, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The company provides a robust data platform that supports on-premises, public cloud, and hybrid environments, emphasizing performance, durability, and reliability. Its innovative parallel network-attached storage (NAS) technology allows for the integration of various storage media within a unified architecture, offering customers flexibility, simplicity, and cost efficiency. This approach enhances data protection, integrity, and availability, catering to enterprise needs for scalability and ease of management. Through its commitment to innovation, VDURA positions itself as a leader in the data storage sector.
Ecast
Series D in 2008
Ecast is the leader in place-based interactive media. Their hospitality network delivers digital music, games, entertainment, information and interactive advertising to more than 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the United States. Leveraging the personal impact of touch combined with the interactivity and targeting of the Internet, Ecast brings unsurpassed consumer engagement to out-of-home markets and is redefining the way consumers are entertained, informed and engaged.
Mimosa Systems
Series D in 2008
Mimosa Systems, Inc. specializes in content archiving solutions that enhance information immediacy, discovery, and continuity for enterprises. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, and India, the company offers Mimosa NearPoint, a comprehensive software for managing unstructured information. This software facilitates the archiving of emails, files, and instant messages, while also providing capabilities for e-discovery, recovery, disaster recovery, and storage management. Mimosa Systems focuses on the effective management of both unstructured and semi-structured data types, ensuring that organizations can efficiently handle critical information.
RGB Networks
Series D in 2008
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.
Digital Fuel
Series E in 2008
Digital Fuel is a prominent provider of Business Service Management (BSM) software solutions, specializing in service level agreement (SLA) management, service catalog, and service financial management. Its flagship product, ServiceFlow, is utilized by various organizations, including major corporations and government entities, to effectively manage IT and business services. The software aids in overseeing and optimizing IT spending, thus enhancing financial management processes. Notable users of Digital Fuel's solutions include British Telecom, Capgemini, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the company's significant impact across diverse sectors worldwide.
Barracuda Networks
Venture Round in 2008
Barracuda Networks is a cybersecurity company that specializes in designing and developing solutions for email and web security. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices globally, the company provides a range of products aimed at protecting organizations from various security threats. Its offerings include the Barracuda Spam Firewall, which safeguards email servers from spam and malicious attacks, and the Barracuda Web Filter, which enforces internet usage policies. Other key products include the Barracuda Message Archiver for email archiving, the Barracuda Load Balancer for server management, and the Barracuda Backup Service for data backup and disaster recovery. Barracuda Networks serves a diverse clientele across industries such as education, government, healthcare, and finance, distributing its products through a network of distributors both domestically and internationally. The company’s solutions are designed to provide comprehensive protection against spam, spyware, viruses, and other IT infrastructure threats, enabling organizations to enhance their network performance and safeguard their data.
LogLogic
Series D in 2008
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.
KACE Networks
Series C in 2008
KACE Networks, Inc. is a systems management appliance company headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003, it specializes in providing solutions for managing desktops, laptops, and servers. The company's flagship product, the KBOX Systems Management Appliance, addresses a wide range of systems management needs, including initial discovery, computer inventory, software distribution, configuration management, patch management, security audits, asset management, help desk services, remote control, and reporting. KACE Networks also offers the KBOX Systems Deployment Appliance, which supports computer inventory assessment, operating system and application provisioning, migration, and recovery. Additionally, it provides Virtual KBOX Systems Management Appliances for virtual environments and AppDeploy, a resource for IT professionals focused on application and system deployment. The company's offerings include software license compliance, regulatory compliance, cross-platform management, virtualization management, and power management solutions. KACE Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc. since February 2010.
Say Media
Series D in 2007
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
Teknovus
Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
Say Media
Series D in 2007
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
Orchestria
Series E in 2007
Orchestria specializes in information protection and control services for organizations, offering software solutions designed to safeguard critical data regardless of its location. The company addresses a wide range of risks associated with data management while minimizing the operational challenges linked to identifying and mitigating these risks. Orchestria's services enable clients to prevent data loss, ensure compliance with messaging regulations, and implement effective information classification and control measures. Through its comprehensive approach, Orchestria helps organizations manage their information assets securely and efficiently.
Miradia
Series C in 2007
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.
Fanfare Group
Series C in 2007
Fanfare Group, Inc. specializes in automated system and device testing solutions aimed at service providers, equipment manufacturers, and enterprises. Founded in 2004 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of products, including iTest, an automated testing tool designed to enhance the efficiency of quality assurance processes. Its product line includes iTest Personal for manual testers, iTest Team for feature testers and engineers familiar with scripting, and iTest Enterprise, which equips automation engineers with essential tools for their work. Additionally, Fanfare Group provides professional services, training, and acceleration services to support its clients in streamlining their testing workflows and improving product quality.
Crossbeam Systems
Series F in 2007
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
Pure Digital Technologies
Series F in 2007
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in innovative imaging solutions for the mass market, primarily known for its Flip Video family of digital camcorders. The Flip Video camera is designed for ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that allows for one-click uploads to various platforms. The Flip Ultra, the company's standout model, became a best-seller, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and 30 frames per second, operates on 2 AA batteries, and includes a pop-out USB connector for easy transfer to computers. The camera is offered in two models based on memory size, with prices ranging from $150 to $180. Pure Digital Technologies was acquired in 2009, and in 2011, the parent company announced the discontinuation of the Flip product line.
Mimosa Systems
Series C in 2007
Mimosa Systems, Inc. specializes in content archiving solutions that enhance information immediacy, discovery, and continuity for enterprises. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, and India, the company offers Mimosa NearPoint, a comprehensive software for managing unstructured information. This software facilitates the archiving of emails, files, and instant messages, while also providing capabilities for e-discovery, recovery, disaster recovery, and storage management. Mimosa Systems focuses on the effective management of both unstructured and semi-structured data types, ensuring that organizations can efficiently handle critical information.
QuinStreet
Venture Round in 2007
QuinStreet is an online performance marketing company that connects businesses with potential customers, primarily focusing on the financial services and home services sectors. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Foster City, California, QuinStreet employs a pay-for-performance pricing model that reflects its commitment to delivering quality results. The company leverages proprietary technologies and extensive media reach to generate qualified sales leads, including clicks, leads, calls, applications, and customers. Its key offerings include customer acquisition services, the QuinStreet Rating Platform, and CloudControlMedia. With approximately 500 employees and satellite offices around the globe, QuinStreet emphasizes measurable and cost-effective marketing outcomes for its clients.
BlackDuck
Series C in 2007
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.
Quartics
Series B in 2006
Quartics is a consumer electronics company focused on improving video experience for consumers globally. The company patented products and technologies deliver an improvement on HD (High Definition) quality on devices including Netbooks, Laptops, PCs, and more.
Barracuda Networks
Series D in 2006
Barracuda Networks is a cybersecurity company that specializes in designing and developing solutions for email and web security. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices globally, the company provides a range of products aimed at protecting organizations from various security threats. Its offerings include the Barracuda Spam Firewall, which safeguards email servers from spam and malicious attacks, and the Barracuda Web Filter, which enforces internet usage policies. Other key products include the Barracuda Message Archiver for email archiving, the Barracuda Load Balancer for server management, and the Barracuda Backup Service for data backup and disaster recovery. Barracuda Networks serves a diverse clientele across industries such as education, government, healthcare, and finance, distributing its products through a network of distributors both domestically and internationally. The company’s solutions are designed to provide comprehensive protection against spam, spyware, viruses, and other IT infrastructure threats, enabling organizations to enhance their network performance and safeguard their data.
DATAllegro
Series C in 2006
DATAllegro provides integrated data warehousing services.
Ecast
Series C in 2006
Ecast is the leader in place-based interactive media. Their hospitality network delivers digital music, games, entertainment, information and interactive advertising to more than 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the United States. Leveraging the personal impact of touch combined with the interactivity and targeting of the Internet, Ecast brings unsurpassed consumer engagement to out-of-home markets and is redefining the way consumers are entertained, informed and engaged.
Kazeon
Series C in 2006
Kazeon Systems, Inc. is a provider of electronic discovery solutions based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2003, the company offers a range of services including litigation support, information security, governance, and risk and compliance solutions. It also provides support and educational services for remote devices across various network types. Kazeon's Information Center assists clients in transforming their data centers into information centers, while its Information Server software automates the eDiscovery process, covering functions from identification and collection to analysis and review. Additionally, the company offers storage optimization solutions, including data consolidation, migration, archival, and backup search. As of 2009, Kazeon operates as a subsidiary of EMC Corporation.
RGB Networks
Series C in 2006
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.
MarkMonitor
Series D in 2006
MarkMonitor is a leading provider of enterprise brand protection services based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of comprehensive solutions designed to safeguard brands from online risks, including fraud, brand abuse, and unauthorized distribution channels. Its technology includes domain management, monitoring for illegal distribution of pirated digital content, and enforcement against threats such as phishing and malware attacks. By leveraging exclusive data access and innovative real-time prevention and detection capabilities, MarkMonitor helps protect the revenues and reputations of prominent global brands in an increasingly complex online landscape.
Centrality Communications
Series D in 2005
Centrality Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of platform solutions for the navigation infotainment devices and systems market. The company offers a range of GPS navigation processors, including the Atlas-I, designed for entry-level systems targeting mainstream consumers, and the Atlas-II, aimed at more advanced GPS navigation infotainment systems. Additionally, Centrality provides the ATLAS-H processor, which integrates functionality for portable navigation devices and handheld terminals. Its semiconductor devices support various applications, including GPS handhelds, personal digital assistants, smartphones, and automotive navigation systems, along with peripheral devices and supporting software drivers. Centrality Communications has positioned itself as a key player in addressing challenges related to cost, GPS performance, and multimedia functionality in navigation solutions.
Sequence Design
Venture Round in 2005
Sequence Design, Inc. specializes in power and signal integrity software solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of tools aimed at enhancing power efficiency in system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Its product lineup includes the Power-Aware SoC Design Flow, which facilitates power-aware design from the system level to signoff, and PowerTheater, a collection of tools focused on optimizing power usage. Additionally, the company provides Columbus-RLC extraction for nanometer SoC designs, Columbus-Turbo for standard-cell designs, and Columbus-AMS for analog applications. CoolTime is another critical offering, allowing for concurrent analysis of various electrical integrity aspects such as voltage drop and timing. Sequence Design's tools serve a diverse range of markets, including wireless, graphics, mobile computing, networking, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Founded in 1995 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company was formerly known as Frequency Technology, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Apache Design Solutions, Inc. in 2009.
HPE Aruba Networking
Series D in 2005
Aruba is a provider of network access services that focuses on enhancing enterprise connectivity for users across various locations. The company specializes in unified mobility networks, which integrate adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a comprehensive system. This approach allows organizations to extend the capabilities of traditional port-centric networks, ensuring high-performance connectivity and accessibility to critical information. Aruba's solutions enable follow-me connectivity and security, adapting to users regardless of their access method or location. Additionally, the company offers mobility application services and access management tailored for organizations that rely on cloud-based applications for their operations. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Aruba is positioned to support businesses in redefining their intelligent edge through enhanced mobility and IoT systems.
Teknovus
Series C in 2005
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
Cedar Point Communications
Series D in 2005
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, including service providers and enterprises. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office in Meersburg, Germany, the company offers products such as the SAFARI C3 media switching system, which provides Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) capabilities to facilitate the transition to IMS architecture in converged networks. Another key product is the SAFARI eMG media gateway, known for its flexibility. Cedar Point Communications also delivers training and customer services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions.
MarkMonitor
Series C in 2005
MarkMonitor is a leading provider of enterprise brand protection services based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of comprehensive solutions designed to safeguard brands from online risks, including fraud, brand abuse, and unauthorized distribution channels. Its technology includes domain management, monitoring for illegal distribution of pirated digital content, and enforcement against threats such as phishing and malware attacks. By leveraging exclusive data access and innovative real-time prevention and detection capabilities, MarkMonitor helps protect the revenues and reputations of prominent global brands in an increasingly complex online landscape.
Isilon Systems
Series D in 2005
Isilon Systems specializes in providing intelligent clustered storage solutions for digital content and unstructured data. Its flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates an intelligent distributed file system with modular, industry-standard hardware, facilitating exceptional simplicity and scalability. This storage system is particularly suited for data-intensive sectors such as media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas. Isilon's offerings enable efficient storage and management of a wide array of file-based data, including video, audio, digital images, and simulation data, making it a vital resource for industries that rely heavily on large volumes of digital information.
OuterBay Technologies
Series C in 2005
OuterBay Technologies, Inc. specializes in information lifecycle management solutions for applications and databases, assisting organizations in effectively monitoring, forecasting, and managing data growth within enterprise environments. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company provides a range of services including application resource monitoring, data growth analysis, policy management, and database archiving to ensure long-term data retention and compliance with governance and regulatory standards. Additionally, OuterBay offers solutions for database subsetting and data growth monitoring. The company operates additional offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India, enhancing its ability to serve a global clientele. In 2006, OuterBay Technologies was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co.
Six Apart
Series B in 2004
Six Apart, established in 2001, is a provider of weblogging software and services based in the United States. Initially focused on blog solutions, the company expanded its operations by founding a Japanese entity, Six Apart KK, in 2003. In 2010, it merged with VideoEgg to form SAY Media, which now manages some of its earlier products. Six Apart KK was later wholly acquired by Infocom, a Japanese IT firm, and now oversees the development, marketing, and support of Movable Type, a prominent content management system. The company aims to enable individuals, organizations, and corporations to harness the power of the internet by providing tools that facilitate the creation and management of online content. Through its offerings, Six Apart promotes an interactive online community centered around personal journals and blogs.
Silicon Optix
Series C in 2004
Silicon Optix is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced video and geometry processing integrated circuit (IC) solutions. The company offers innovative products such as Realta, an integrated system-on-chip (SoC) that sets a high standard for video quality, and the Reon chip, which brings professional-level video processing to mainstream Hollywood movies and broadcast television. Additionally, Silicon Optix provides the Geo chip, which enables precise pixel-by-pixel brightness control for rear-projection televisions. Their proprietary eWARP technology allows for digital distortion correction, enhancing optics with sophisticated electronic imaging and facilitating superior system designs while reducing costs and complexity. With over seven years of dedicated research and development in IC and optical system design, Silicon Optix has established itself as a leader in this emerging market, positioning itself for significant growth opportunities.
Miradia
Series B in 2004
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.
Frontbridge Technologies
Series D in 2004
Frontbridge technologies provided electronic messaging with security services for email and IM archiving, spam filtering, virus scanning, encrypted email, policy enforcement and disaster recovery.
EqualLogic
Series C in 2004
EqualLogic is a provider of data storage solutions, specializing in iSCSI-based storage area networks (SAN). Founded in 1984, the company offers a range of products designed for data management and enterprise mobility. Its key offerings include the PS Series Architecture, which facilitates consolidated networked storage within a self-managing iSCSI SAN, as well as enterprise data services that focus on storage virtualization, server management, and data protection. The PS6000 and PS4000 Series arrays enable effective data storage consolidation, while the PS storage stack allows users to configure storage pools or tiers to optimize performance and capacity based on specific application needs. EqualLogic has secured a total of $47 million in funding.
Virtusa
Series D in 2004
Virtusa Corporation is a provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology services designed to help clients transform and create value through innovation. The company serves Global 2000 clients across various industries, including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Communications, Media, Entertainment, Travel, Manufacturing, and Technology. Virtusa focuses on enhancing business growth by delivering innovative products and services that improve operational efficiency through the use of digital labor and the modernization of IT infrastructure. Its approach combines deep industry expertise with agile teams to develop comprehensive solutions that drive business progress. By fostering a culture of cooperative disruption, Virtusa aims to deliver measurable improvements and future-ready operational platforms for its clients.
Starent Networks
Series D in 2004
Starent Networks is a provider of multimedia core technology designed to help mobile operators deliver mobile broadband services to their subscribers. The company specializes in infrastructure hardware and software products that support high-speed data, enhanced voice, and multimedia services. Its technology features an integrated, high-performance network architecture, which is essential for meeting the demands of today's complex mobile networks. By combining significant performance capabilities with system intelligence, Starent Networks equips mobile operators to effectively serve their customers with reliable and advanced multimedia services.
NetScaler
Series F in 2004
NetScaler is a software-defined application delivery controller that focuses on increasing the performance of business applications and networks. NetScaler is offered by Citrix Systems. NetScaler is based in San Jose, California and was founded in December 1997.
Silicon Optix
Series B in 2004
Silicon Optix is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced video and geometry processing integrated circuit (IC) solutions. The company offers innovative products such as Realta, an integrated system-on-chip (SoC) that sets a high standard for video quality, and the Reon chip, which brings professional-level video processing to mainstream Hollywood movies and broadcast television. Additionally, Silicon Optix provides the Geo chip, which enables precise pixel-by-pixel brightness control for rear-projection televisions. Their proprietary eWARP technology allows for digital distortion correction, enhancing optics with sophisticated electronic imaging and facilitating superior system designs while reducing costs and complexity. With over seven years of dedicated research and development in IC and optical system design, Silicon Optix has established itself as a leader in this emerging market, positioning itself for significant growth opportunities.
Pure Digital Technologies
Series C in 2004
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in innovative imaging solutions for the mass market, primarily known for its Flip Video family of digital camcorders. The Flip Video camera is designed for ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that allows for one-click uploads to various platforms. The Flip Ultra, the company's standout model, became a best-seller, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and 30 frames per second, operates on 2 AA batteries, and includes a pop-out USB connector for easy transfer to computers. The camera is offered in two models based on memory size, with prices ranging from $150 to $180. Pure Digital Technologies was acquired in 2009, and in 2011, the parent company announced the discontinuation of the Flip product line.
Zeevo
Series E in 2003
Zeevo, Inc. specializes in the development of system-on-chip solutions tailored for Bluetooth and other wireless communication applications. The company offers a range of semiconductor and software products designed specifically for stereo wireless headsets, enabling enhanced connectivity and performance in audio devices. Through its innovative technology, Zeevo aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable wireless communication solutions in the consumer electronics market.
Everypath
Venture Round in 2003
Everypath is the leading provider of mobile task automation software to global 1000 companies.
Wily Technology
Series C in 2003
Wily Technology, Inc. specializes in enterprise application management solutions across various sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the performance and reliability of web applications and infrastructure. Key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which alerts organizations to customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, which provides comprehensive performance management for web services. In addition to its product suite, Wily Technology also delivers professional and educational services to support its clients. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. As of 2006, Wily Technology operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.
MadeToOrder.com
Venture Round in 2002
MadeToOrder.com is an online retail platform that specializes in the development, sourcing, and sales of logo-branded merchandise and apparel. Operated by seasoned sales executives with over 15 years of experience in corporate promotional products, the company emphasizes strong client relationships and a commitment to understanding customer needs. MadeToOrder.com aims to provide high-touch, creative, and responsive service to ensure clients receive the best solutions for their branding challenges. The team is adept at navigating the complexities of promotional product management, from idea generation and product identification to design, logistics, and timely delivery. By offering a range of branded products at affordable rates, MadeToOrder.com caters to the needs of its clients while ensuring a seamless purchasing experience.
EIS Group Software
Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.
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