Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Investment Director and Israel Country Manager

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Lisa Lambert

MD, Software and Services

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital

Steve Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Trina Van Pelt

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in VoIP

Lantiq

Acquisition in 2015
Lantiq has a unique capability to combine traditional Wireline technologies with leading-edge Access and Home Networking technologies. Their semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and found in home networks in every region of the world.

Mango Telecom

Venture Round in 2014
Mango Telecom is a leading provider of cloud-based business communication services. The company offers integrated cloud-based business solutions including Virtual PBX, call center and CRM systems. Mango’s client base has surpassed 30,000 businesses and 200,000 active users in recent years. With nine offices and 300 employees, Mango Telecom is Russia’s leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions for business communications.

Nirvanix

Series C in 2012
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on delivering VoIP and business phone systems, along with cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that integrates seamlessly into existing business infrastructures, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. In addition to its telecommunications offerings, Nirvanix provides secure backup services, enabling businesses to maintain their daily functions without interruption. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced focus on innovation, including plans to introduce a cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution in partnership with a significant investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Voxer

Venture Round in 2012
Voxer, LLC, founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, develops mobile communication applications, particularly a push-to-talk service compatible with iOS and Android devices. Originally known as RebelVox, LLC, the company rebranded in March 2011. Voxer offers a walkie-talkie messenger application that enables users to send instant voice, text, and photo messages in real time to individuals and groups. The application emphasizes secure communication, featuring end-to-end encryption and the capability to function over 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi networks. This robust platform is designed to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication for teams worldwide.

VOSS

Series C in 2011
Founded in 2003, VOSS specializes in providing integrated software solutions tailored for the IP telephony industry. The company develops a digital workplace management platform designed to address the complexities of managing sophisticated communication environments. This platform enables large enterprises and managed service providers to migrate, manage, monitor, and analyze multi-vendor unified communications and collaboration tools, whether they are deployed on-premises or in the cloud. By streamlining these processes, VOSS helps clients optimize their business and operational performance while enhancing user adoption, ultimately leading to significant time and cost savings.

Iptego

Venture Round in 2010
IPTEGO GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software and hardware solutions for the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) sector. The company's flagship product, PALLADION, serves as a comprehensive system for monitoring, managing, and controlling Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) networks. By leveraging its technology, IPTEGO helps clients reduce costs and safeguard revenue streams. The company has established a diverse clientele that includes prominent telecommunications firms such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Freenet, 013NetVision, RoutIT, VozTelecom, and Nianet.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2010
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on delivering VoIP and business phone systems, along with cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that integrates seamlessly into existing business infrastructures, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. In addition to its telecommunications offerings, Nirvanix provides secure backup services, enabling businesses to maintain their daily functions without interruption. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced focus on innovation, including plans to introduce a cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution in partnership with a significant investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Splendor Telecom

Venture Round in 2010
Splendor Telecom UK Ltd., also known as Nymgo, is a telecommunications service provider based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) calling services, allowing users to make calls and send messages to both landlines and mobile phones domestically and internationally. The Nymgo soft phone application facilitates these communications, catering to a diverse clientele seeking reliable and cost-effective telephony solutions.

Nymgo

Series A in 2010
Nymgo specializes in providing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services aimed at connecting immigrants with their families in their home countries. The company develops an online communication application that offers a cost-effective and high-quality solution for making international calls to both landlines and mobile phones. This service is particularly beneficial for immigrant communities, allowing them to maintain connections despite limited internet and broadband infrastructure in certain regions. The application also includes features such as conversation recording and access to a phone book from any location, enhancing the user experience for travelers and expatriates.

Iptego

Series A in 2010
IPTEGO GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software and hardware solutions for the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) sector. The company's flagship product, PALLADION, serves as a comprehensive system for monitoring, managing, and controlling Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) networks. By leveraging its technology, IPTEGO helps clients reduce costs and safeguard revenue streams. The company has established a diverse clientele that includes prominent telecommunications firms such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Freenet, 013NetVision, RoutIT, VozTelecom, and Nianet.

ClearWire

Post in 2009
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

ClearWire

Post in 2009
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2009
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on delivering VoIP and business phone systems, along with cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that integrates seamlessly into existing business infrastructures, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. In addition to its telecommunications offerings, Nirvanix provides secure backup services, enabling businesses to maintain their daily functions without interruption. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced focus on innovation, including plans to introduce a cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution in partnership with a significant investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Fonality

Series D in 2008
Fonality is a business communications company based in Plano, Texas, that specializes in providing phone systems and cloud-based VoIP solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including insurance, legal, technology, non-profit, education, and manufacturing. Founded in 2004, Fonality offers a range of products including a Business Phone System for integrated call management, a Hosted PBX System for cloud-based communication, and a Hybrid PBX System that combines hosted and on-premises solutions. Additionally, the company provides Unified Communications software that integrates phone calls, voicemail, instant messaging, conference calls, email, screen sharing, and video conferencing into a single platform, facilitating seamless collaboration for business owners and managers.

ClearWire

Post in 2008
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

Nirvanix

Series A in 2007
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on delivering VoIP and business phone systems, along with cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that integrates seamlessly into existing business infrastructures, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. In addition to its telecommunications offerings, Nirvanix provides secure backup services, enabling businesses to maintain their daily functions without interruption. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced focus on innovation, including plans to introduce a cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution in partnership with a significant investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Jajah

Series C in 2007
Jajah is a VoIP service that enables users to make low-cost long-distance calls by connecting standard phone lines with an economical VoIP alternative. Users can initiate calls through Jajah's website, various browser plugins, or Google Gadget without the need for headsets, software, or broadband connections. The service works by calling back the user's phone and the recipient's phone, routing the call through Jajah's servers, which allows for global reach without requiring an international calling plan. Additionally, Jajah offers local numbers for international contacts, enabling users to save these numbers for easy access. The company provides telephony solutions for both consumers and businesses, including features such as conference calls, scheduled calls, and text messaging, while ensuring premium voice quality akin to traditional phone services.

Fonality

Series C in 2007
Fonality is a business communications company based in Plano, Texas, that specializes in providing phone systems and cloud-based VoIP solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including insurance, legal, technology, non-profit, education, and manufacturing. Founded in 2004, Fonality offers a range of products including a Business Phone System for integrated call management, a Hosted PBX System for cloud-based communication, and a Hybrid PBX System that combines hosted and on-premises solutions. Additionally, the company provides Unified Communications software that integrates phone calls, voicemail, instant messaging, conference calls, email, screen sharing, and video conferencing into a single platform, facilitating seamless collaboration for business owners and managers.

CableMatrix Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
CableMatrix Technologies specializes in policy management software platforms and tools designed for service providers to effectively deploy Internet services. The company's flagship product, the On Demand Service Platform (ODSP) policy server, facilitates bandwidth management tailored to individual customers and applications. This platform supports various applications, including Voice over IP, video streaming, online gaming, and videoconferencing. Additionally, the ODSP suite includes a PacketCable multimedia-compliant policy server and various application enablers, along with related bandwidth management tools, enabling service providers to optimize their service offerings and enhance user experiences.

ClearWire

Venture Round in 2006
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

IP Fabrics

Series B in 2006
IP Fabrics, Inc. specializes in providing network visibility, compliance, and analytics solutions for various sectors, including telecommunications, cable, wireless, satellite, VoIP, and government agencies. The company offers a range of products designed for network surveillance and management, such as TunnelBox, which facilitates remote traffic access for diagnostics and compliance; DeepProbe, a tool for deep packet inspection and real-time alerts; and DeepSweep, which supports lawful interception and network visibility. Additionally, IP Fabrics provides CyberInsight, an analytics solution for network behavior analysis, along with intelligence modules and a software development kit to enhance its products. Founded in 2002 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, IP Fabrics serves over 50 clients, including surveillance solution providers, law enforcement, and government entities. The company also offers development services, ongoing support, and training for its systems. As of mid-2015, IP Fabrics operates as a subsidiary of Yaana Technologies, LLC.

ClearWire

Venture Round in 2004
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company offers fast, portable, and reliable Internet connectivity by utilizing licensed spectrum, allowing customers to bypass traditional cable and phone line constraints. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. In addition to broadband services for individuals and small businesses, Clearwire also provides VoIP services, supporting third-party domestic and international Internet service providers. The company is now part of Sprint, which acquired Clearwire to enhance its network offerings.

CableMatrix Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
CableMatrix Technologies specializes in policy management software platforms and tools designed for service providers to effectively deploy Internet services. The company's flagship product, the On Demand Service Platform (ODSP) policy server, facilitates bandwidth management tailored to individual customers and applications. This platform supports various applications, including Voice over IP, video streaming, online gaming, and videoconferencing. Additionally, the ODSP suite includes a PacketCable multimedia-compliant policy server and various application enablers, along with related bandwidth management tools, enabling service providers to optimize their service offerings and enhance user experiences.

Network Physics

Venture Round in 2003
As of October 19, 2007, Network Physics, Inc. was acquired by OPNET Technologies Inc. (NasdaqNM:OPNT). Network Physics, Inc. provides real-time performance management solutions for converged networks. Its NetSensory appliances monitor the performance, integrity, and security of the applications infrastructure and enables IT staff to align operations with business priorities; NetSensory Enterprise Architecture, a network application management solution; NetSensory Solution Insight for VoIP delivers real-time and integrated management of voice and data applications; and NetSensory Business Reporter is a software option for the NP-Director platform. It offers solutions for the financial, health care, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. Network Physics was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in the United Kingdom.

Jedai Networks

Series B in 2003
Jedai Broadband Networks Inc., which is pitching cable operators a broadband data and voice solution for small and midsized businesses.

Bluesocket

Venture Round in 2003
Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

IP Infusion

Series C in 2002
IP Infusion is a leading provider of intelligent network software solutions aimed at enhancing IP services for various sectors, including equipment vendors, service providers, and telecommunications companies. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers advanced control plane software and professional services that facilitate the rapid development and provisioning of a wide range of value-added IP services. Its disaggregated networking software allows carriers, service providers, and data center operators to customize their networking stacks and bring products to market efficiently. The company's offerings include Ethernet equipment, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), virtual private networking, and storage area networking, enabling clients to meet their specific networking needs effectively. IP Infusion operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD.

Syndeo Corporation

Series C in 2002
Syndeo Corporation, established in 1999, specializes in providing Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions for communications providers, particularly cable operators. The company offers the Syion Call Management Server, which integrates revenue-generating capabilities with a robust softswitch platform designed to accommodate a large subscriber base efficiently. Syndeo aims to enhance the value of next-generation converged networks through its technology. To date, the company has secured $98 million in funding from a diverse group of cable operators, strategic partners, and financial investors.

Be Here

Venture Round in 2001
Be Here Corporation specializes in voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products, focusing on videoconferencing solutions. Its flagship product, TotalView, enables users to manage multiple video views of participants and data during virtual meetings. The company also develops advanced video optics and visual solutions, which include aspherical and catadioptric lenses, as well as proprietary software for image processing and view navigation. Be Here’s technology is utilized across various sectors, including corporate training, higher education, healthcare collaborations, military surveillance, financial services, and real estate marketing. Founded in 1996, Be Here Corporation is headquartered in Fremont, California.

iTelco

Series B in 2001
iTelco Communications, Inc., also known as eTouch.com(SM), is a leading application service provider serving Internet portals, ISPs and telcos with highly scalable, global, IP-based communication solutions for unified messaging, advanced telephony, and wireless applications. The company's current direct offering to consumers, eTouch Unified Messaging, offers free voicemail/e-mail/faxmail through an on-line Website, and free routing of voice messages around the world within the global eTouch network.

VxTel

Acquisition in 2001
VxTel provides silicon solutions for next-generation carrier networks. The company's products use a unique signal-processing architecture optimized for voice, data and telecommunication, and multimedia applications. By providing key technology for carrier class switches, VxTel will help accelerate the adoption and expansion of packet-based networks for voice and advanced services. The company's current focus is on enabling the highest density voice-over-packet systems supporting hundreds of thousands of channels across the full range of voice processing applications. VxTel, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Telera

Venture Round in 2001
Provider of a software platform for advanced voice applications. The company's flagship Voice Web Application Platform enables both wireline and wireless service providers to deliver advanced, business-centric voice applications. By leveraging new technologies like Voice XML customer service, commerce transaction, and self-service applications provide a more personalized and interactive caller experience, and ensure that mobile corporate users have equal access to time-critical business and customer information.

Airslide Systems

Series B in 2000
Airslide Systems Inc. is a provider of 3G-IP convergence solutions for cellular networks. Airslide is a networking company with research, development, and design facilities in Israel. Airslide is the developer of Nebula Gateway technology. Airslide's markets itself as a provider of a cost effective 3G/IP solution for new cellular networks, by providing complimentary solutions for the current backbone infrastructure utilizing cutting edge IP convergence technology. The company’s solutions deal with the setback of dependency on wire-line technology. Airslide's Nebula Family of Gateways provides an IP-based converged cellular network. The company combines, signaling, voice, and data technology and converges them into one efficient cost-effective IP network. This convergence can be deployed through a phased migration, beginning with the SS7 signaling network. Airslide's SMS/IP offloading solution utilizes the SS7 signaling network from the SMS traffic onto an IP network. Following the installation and implementation of the Nebula Gateway SMS/IP solution, this signaling traffic can be offloaded onto an IP network. The company is based New York City, and has an additional office in Herzelia Pituach, Israel.

Braxtel Communications

Series B in 2000
Braxtel Communications, founded in 1997 and now a subsidiary of Homisco, Inc., specializes in providing comprehensive customer contact center solutions. The company’s flagship product, the Fluency Communications Suite, consists of a series of modules designed to integrate business applications with communication infrastructures, facilitating the management of customer interactions across various channels such as phone, email, fax, and the web. This solution allows organizations to streamline their customer sales and service transactions without the need for disparate technologies, maximizing existing investments and ensuring interoperability with current systems. Braxtel delivers its products and services exclusively through a global network of business partners, supporting its operations across multiple continents. Since its acquisition by Homisco in 2002, Braxtel has maintained a focus on expanding its offerings, particularly in the U.S. and Western Europe, while consistently achieving strong financial results.

Geodesic

Venture Round in 2000
Geodesic Limited is a software company based in Mumbai, India, specializing in information, communication, and entertainment solutions for mobile and desktop platforms. Founded in 1982 and originally known as Geodesic Information Systems Limited, the company offers a diverse range of products, including its Mundu suite, which features instant messaging, voice-over-IP services, and Internet radio. Geodesic's portfolio also includes collaboration tools like Spokn, multimedia messaging through Mundu IM, and financial services platforms that provide market data and personal wealth management solutions. The company serves various sectors, including financial institutions, telecom operators, and retail consumers, and has expanded its operations internationally with offices in the USA, UK, Sweden, Mauritius, Germany, and Hong Kong.

Picazo Communications

Acquisition in 2000
Picazo Communications develops server based telephone software and systems for small and medium size businesses, specializing in highly integrated solutions, with complete PBX functionality.

Envox

Venture Round in 2000
Envox Group AB specializes in IP-based voice self-service and contact center solutions, catering to various market segments, including interactive voice response, customer relationship management, automated directory assistance, and unified communications. The company offers a range of communication applications through its Windows NT-based communication platforms, enabling organizations to develop services for telephony, e-commerce, and web automation. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, Envox has additional offices in London, Singapore, Stockholm, and Zagreb. The company has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Nuance, Microsoft, and Dialogic. As of October 2008, Envox operates as a subsidiary of Syntellect Inc.

NetCentrex

Series B in 1999
Netcentrex S.A. specializes in developing networking products and network-based applications aimed at enhancing business communications and customer interactions. The company provides software solutions that facilitate IP-based voice, video, and data services, as well as fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solutions for service providers. By creating advanced network solutions for next-generation voice and video, Netcentrex enables telecom operators and service providers to deliver integrated voice, video, and data services to both consumer and enterprise markets.
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