JK&B Capital

JK&B Capital, established in 1996, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm with over $1.1 billion under management. It specializes in investing in software, IT, and communications markets across North America. The firm stands out for its deep technology domain expertise, leveraged to identify and support promising emerging technologies and companies. JK&B's team of eight investment professionals, drawn from senior management positions at leading tech firms, provides strategic and technical guidance to portfolio companies. The firm's flat organizational structure and team-based approach enable quick decision-making and a focus on distinct technology expertise. JK&B targets investments in software, TMT, and healthcare sectors.

Albert DaValle, Jr.

Partner, Communications

Richard Finkelstein

Partner

Robert Humes

Partner Communications

David Kronfeld

Founder and Chairman

Thomas Neustaetter

Partner, Software

Tasha Seitz

Partner, Software

Ali Shadman

Partner Communications

113 past transactions

EarlySense

Series H in 2019
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Pharma Two B

Series C in 2017
Pharma Two B Ltd. is a specialty pharmaceuticals company based in Rehovot, Israel, with a subsidiary in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on developing clinically differentiated and value-added products, primarily through fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of previously approved drugs. Pharma Two B targets therapeutic areas with significant unmet needs, specifically Parkinson's disease and various cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and breast cancer. The company aims to enhance treatment efficacy by combining drugs with complementary mechanisms of action, which allows for improved clinical outcomes and potentially shorter regulatory approval processes. In addition to its innovative FDCs, Pharma Two B also develops generic products with non-infringing formulations and licenses its products for development and commercialization through milestone and royalty agreements.

EarlySense

Series G in 2016
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Actiance

Venture Round in 2015
Actiance, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks globally. The company offers a unified platform that enables secure and compliant use of various communication tools such as instant messaging, enterprise social software, and custom-built apps across diverse devices. Actiance's products include Vantage for simplified management and compliance, and Socialite for secure employee access to social networks while meeting regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring seamless compatibility with systems like Active Directory and databases. Actiance helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern communication environments by delivering robust security, management, and compliance solutions across a wide range of platforms and modalities.

EarlySense

Series F in 2015
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Vormetric

Venture Round in 2013
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

EarlySense

Series E in 2012
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Pharma Two B

Series B in 2012
Pharma Two B Ltd. is a specialty pharmaceuticals company based in Rehovot, Israel, with a subsidiary in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on developing clinically differentiated and value-added products, primarily through fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of previously approved drugs. Pharma Two B targets therapeutic areas with significant unmet needs, specifically Parkinson's disease and various cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and breast cancer. The company aims to enhance treatment efficacy by combining drugs with complementary mechanisms of action, which allows for improved clinical outcomes and potentially shorter regulatory approval processes. In addition to its innovative FDCs, Pharma Two B also develops generic products with non-infringing formulations and licenses its products for development and commercialization through milestone and royalty agreements.

Viewfinity

Series C in 2012
Viewfinity, Inc. is a provider of application control and privilege management solutions designed to secure desktop, laptop, and server environments within enterprises. Founded in 2007 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Europe and Israel, the company offers products such as Privilege Management for Endpoints, which manages user rights for applications requiring elevated permissions, and Privilege Management for Servers, which enables granular control of permissions based on user roles. Viewfinity also features its Application Control software, which automates the processes of whitelisting and blacklisting applications. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for sectors including healthcare, education, finance, government, energy, and utilities. As of October 2015, Viewfinity operates as a subsidiary of CyberArk Software, Ltd.

Polatis

Venture Round in 2012
Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

S.E.A. Medical Systems

Series B in 2012
S.E.A. Medical Systems, Inc. is a healthtech company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops innovative medical devices aimed at preventing serious intravenous drug errors. The company offers several products, including IV Check, which validates IV preparations and detects drug diversion; Smart IV, which monitors drug administration parameters; Auto IV, which automates IV delivery by matching drugs to electronic prescriptions; and IV Waste, which streamlines the documentation and disposal of regulated pharmaceutical waste. Utilizing a patent-pending technology based on impedance spectroscopy, S.E.A. Medical Systems can instantly identify and characterize medical solutions, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency across various healthcare settings. The company’s technology has potential applications beyond IV medications, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing and counterfeit detection, positioning it for significant market impact within the healthcare industry. S.E.A. Medical Systems was incorporated in 2008 and has attracted investment from various venture capital firms and private investors.

NeuLion

Post in 2011
NeuLion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital video broadcasting and distribution, operating in markets across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. Its primary offering, the NeuLion Digital Platform, is a comprehensive cloud-based solution that enables the live and on-demand distribution of sports and entertainment content to connected devices. The platform allows content owners and rights holders to manage various aspects of their digital video content, including preparation, marketing, monetization, and application development. NeuLion also provides software development kits for consumer electronics manufacturers, ensuring high-quality video experiences across a range of devices, including support for Ultra HD/4K content. The company serves a diverse clientele, including professional sports leagues, entertainment providers, and broadcasters, and has established partnerships with notable organizations such as the NBA, NFL, and UFC. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Plainview, New York, NeuLion operates as a subsidiary of Endeavor, LLC.

Baynote

Venture Round in 2011
Baynote is a technology company that specializes in providing a smart data hub designed to enhance consumer experiences in retail. By leveraging historical data and real-time behavior, Baynote creates comprehensive profiles of consumers across multiple devices. Its software utilizes big data and predictive intelligence to enable retailers to deliver personalized and relevant experiences tailored to individual shoppers. This innovative approach to individualized commerce has successfully assisted numerous retailers worldwide in improving their brand engagement and accelerating customer interactions. Baynote's focus on creating meaningful connections between retailers and consumers positions it as a valuable partner in the evolving landscape of retail technology.

EarlySense

Series D in 2010
EarlySense Ltd. is a developer of advanced patient monitoring systems tailored for hospitals, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks, and rehabilitation centers. Founded in 2004 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in signal-processing technology that enhances patient safety and facilitates early detection of health deterioration. Its flagship product, the EarlySense System, offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, and patient motion, allowing clinical teams to manage risks such as falls and pressure ulcers. Additionally, the Central Display Station enables nursing staff to supervise patients effectively, while the contact-free consumer health monitor, known as LIVE, provides users and caregivers with insights into heart health, breathing cycles, and sleep quality. The company's offerings, including EarlySense Live, cater to a variety of healthcare environments and are distributed in Israel, the United States, and Australia. EarlySense has established a strategic partnership with Welch Allyn to further enhance its product capabilities.

Vantrix

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

Viewfinity

Series B in 2010
Viewfinity, Inc. is a provider of application control and privilege management solutions designed to secure desktop, laptop, and server environments within enterprises. Founded in 2007 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Europe and Israel, the company offers products such as Privilege Management for Endpoints, which manages user rights for applications requiring elevated permissions, and Privilege Management for Servers, which enables granular control of permissions based on user roles. Viewfinity also features its Application Control software, which automates the processes of whitelisting and blacklisting applications. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for sectors including healthcare, education, finance, government, energy, and utilities. As of October 2015, Viewfinity operates as a subsidiary of CyberArk Software, Ltd.

VMIX Media

Series B in 2009
VMIX Media, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in live video streaming software solutions. Its flagship product, vMix, enables users to produce, record, stream, and display live productions, supporting a wide range of video sources and features such as live mixing, switching, and Chroma key. VMIX also offers hardware solutions and support services, catering to diverse clients including churches, sports organizations, educational institutions, and businesses. The company's products are distributed through authorized resellers in the U.S. and internationally, and it operates as a subsidiary of StudioCoast Pty Ltd.

Polatis

Venture Round in 2009
Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

Kazeon

Series F in 2009
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.

Verimatrix

Series D in 2008
Verimatrix is a provider of software security and business intelligence solutions designed to safeguard content, devices, applications, and communications across various markets. With over 20 years of experience, the company serves many of the world's largest service providers and innovative organizations, enabling them to protect crucial systems. Verimatrix's product offerings include Multi-DRM, Video Content Authority Systems, watermarking, content distribution, TV authentication, analytics, code protection, mobile payment solutions, and strong authentication services. The company is committed to delivering cost-effective and easily deployable solutions, supported by responsive customer service through teams located globally.

Aperto Networks

Series F in 2008
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.

Chumby

Series B in 2008
Chumby Industries developed an open-source hardware device known as Chumby, which allowed users to connect wirelessly to its network and access a variety of content widgets and applications. The device, roughly the size of a football, featured an LCD screen, speakers, USB ports, and storage capabilities. Users could customize Chumby to serve various functions, including as a music player, photo viewer, RSS reader, or eBay auction tracker. Chumby aimed to deliver a dynamic and engaging way to interact with internet content, maintaining a constantly updated stream of information. Despite its innovative offerings, Chumby Industries ceased operations in December 2011, and while a group of volunteers attempted to sustain the service, funding was projected to end in early 2013, threatening the functionality of the devices.

Cenzic

Series D in 2008
Cenzic is a company that specializes in application security testing for enterprise software, particularly within the Software as a Service sector. It offers a comprehensive range of security testing solutions tailored for mobile, web, and cloud applications. Cenzic's approach goes beyond traditional signature-based tools, focusing on the automatic identification of application vulnerabilities. In addition to its testing services, the company provides security training, including penetration testing training and professional implementation training. Cenzic also offers consulting services in software engineering, available both on-site and remotely, to enhance the security posture of its clients' applications.

NextIO

Series C in 2008
NextIO is an information technology company.

Nanochip

Series C in 2008
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

VMIX Media

Private Equity Round in 2007
VMIX Media, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in live video streaming software solutions. Its flagship product, vMix, enables users to produce, record, stream, and display live productions, supporting a wide range of video sources and features such as live mixing, switching, and Chroma key. VMIX also offers hardware solutions and support services, catering to diverse clients including churches, sports organizations, educational institutions, and businesses. The company's products are distributed through authorized resellers in the U.S. and internationally, and it operates as a subsidiary of StudioCoast Pty Ltd.

Treemo Labs

Series A in 2007
Seattle based and founded in 2005,Treemo Labs provides an Apps publishing platform with integrated social media, social networking, location services, gaming and premium content management tools. Treemo Labs clients and partners include CBS, MTV, AT&T, T-Mobile and others. The Treemo Labs platform allows for the building and deployment of cross platform Apps with emphasis on mobile. Every instance of the Treemo Labs platform allows the quick deployment of iPhone, Android, mobile web and web applications that sit on top of the feature rich platform that includes media sharing, social networking, location, and gaming. Treemo Labs has developed and published over 25 iPhone Apps, including CBS News, and 13 CBS Local 'Owned and Operated', Seelebrity, Qwikets, Tic A Tac Poker, LimeLife and others. Treemo Labs launched CBS News for Android in March, 2010.

Vantrix

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

Actiance

Venture Round in 2007
Actiance, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks globally. The company offers a unified platform that enables secure and compliant use of various communication tools such as instant messaging, enterprise social software, and custom-built apps across diverse devices. Actiance's products include Vantage for simplified management and compliance, and Socialite for secure employee access to social networks while meeting regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring seamless compatibility with systems like Active Directory and databases. Actiance helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern communication environments by delivering robust security, management, and compliance solutions across a wide range of platforms and modalities.

Anchor Intelligence

Series B in 2007
Anchor Intelligence is a provider of traffic quality solutions, specializing in enhancing the integrity of online advertising. The company's flagship product, ClearMark, is a real-time traffic scoring system that evaluates each click or impression through various analytical methods, including behavioral analysis and fraud detection techniques, to assign a quality score. This scoring system helps customers improve their traffic sources, boost conversions, and combat click and impression fraud, ultimately maximizing return on investment for advertisers. Additionally, ClearMark for Sites assesses websites and referrer URLs, allowing users to distinguish between high-quality traffic sources and those that are illegitimate or ineffective. Since its acquisition by Comscore in 2011, Anchor Intelligence has positioned itself as a key player in the marketplace, delivering actionable intelligence to aid clients in making informed decisions about their advertising inventory.

Splunk

Series C in 2007
Splunk is a cloud-first software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in operational intelligence software that monitors, reports, and analyzes real-time machine data for various applications, particularly in security, IT, and business operations. Splunk's solutions include advanced threat detection, incident management, and cloud monitoring, catering to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company primarily serves enterprise clients, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 utilizing its offerings. Its revenue is generated through the sale of software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and maintenance and support services.

Novarra

Series E in 2007
Novarra, Inc. is a provider of wireless Internet solutions, specializing in mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms designed for mobile data services, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile Internet, video, Web 2.0 applications, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a carrier-grade content transformation server, while the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media content. Additionally, Novarra features the Vision Advertising Platform, which facilitates the delivery and management of graphical and animated advertisements. The company targets mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Novarra has expanded its presence with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Initially established as Infospeed Communications, Inc., the company rebranded in 2000 to reflect its focus on mobile internet solutions.

SnapTell

Series A in 2007
SnapTell is a provider of mobile marketing solutions that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement through innovative technology. The company offers a highly customizable platform that enables marketers to deploy mobile marketing campaigns efficiently. Its flagship Snap.Send.Get solution allows consumers to access marketing content and product information seamlessly while on the go, thereby increasing brand awareness and driving conversions. Additionally, SnapTell provides visual product search technology through a mobile application that enables users to take pictures of in-store products and compare prices across different locations. This image recognition-based service caters to a wide range of clients, including brands, agencies, content owners, publishers, retailers, and operators, positioning SnapTell as a key player in the mobile marketing landscape.

nCircle Network Security

Venture Round in 2007
nCircle Network Security, Inc. specializes in agentless security risk and compliance management solutions for various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and government agencies. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products designed to identify, measure, and manage security risks while automating compliance processes. Key offerings include IP360, which provides vulnerability prioritization and remediation workflow, and the Topology Risk Analyzer, which enhances vulnerability assessment by analyzing network layouts. Additionally, nCircle provides the Security Intelligence Hub for integrating network intelligence and nTellect, a threat prioritization system that improves the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems. The company also offers services such as automated PCI compliance scanning and regulatory compliance solutions, alongside consulting and training services. With regional offices in Atlanta, Toronto, and London, nCircle's solutions help organizations reduce security risks and ensure compliance with internal and governmental standards.

Aperto Networks

Series E in 2007
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.

Scalent Systems

Series C in 2007
Scalent Systems, Inc. specializes in infrastructure virtualization software for data centers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2003 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company develops solutions that allow data centers to adapt to evolving business requirements by altering the servers in operation and optimizing their connections to network and storage resources. Scalent's product offerings include virtual operating environment software and the Scalent Infrastructure Manager, which facilitates real-time provisioning and automation of IT infrastructure. Additionally, the company provides software development kits to enhance its offerings. Its diverse clientele comprises enterprise data centers, managed service providers, server operations infrastructure companies, and various government entities, with products available through direct sales and partnerships.

AlterPoint

Series C in 2006
AlterPoint is a developer of network governance software that specializes in providing solutions for managing and securing network assets. Its primary product, NetworkAuthority, offers a comprehensive configuration management database (CMDB) that catalogs various network assets and configurations in a vendor-independent manner. The NetworkAuthority suite includes tools for analytics, vulnerability assessment, and compliance, facilitating effective network security and asset lifecycle management. In addition to its software offerings, AlterPoint provides consulting, technical support, implementation, and educational services tailored to various industries. Its client base spans sectors such as banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and technology, helping organizations to merge networks, deploy new services, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance operational best practices.

AirPlay Network

Series B in 2006
AirPlay creates and produces games that allow consumers to use their cell phones to play along with their favorite television programs. Merging 110 million US television households with 200 million mobile handsets, AirPlay offers consumers a fun and unique way to interact with live television while competing against their friends, family or a national television audience. For its wireless and television industry partners, AirPlay offers a proprietary platform and service infrastructure which enables incremental revenue streams without partner capital investment

SiCortex

Series B in 2006
SiCortex is the first company to engineer high-productivity computers from the silicon up. Instead of stacking large quantities of general computing chips together, they have carefully thought through the impact of every design element on the system, focusing attention on what truly drives performance.

iVivity

Series C in 2006
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Cranite Systems

Series C in 2006
Cranite Systems, Inc. offers access solutions for SMBs, enterprises, and government markets. The company's products include SafeConnect, a remote access solution that enables enterprise connectivity from wireless hotspots and other public wireless, or wired locations; and WirelessWall, a software solution for securing wireless local area networks inside the enterprise. It delivers its products and services through a network of value-added resellers, integrators, and solution providers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

Sage Intacct

Series B in 2006
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.

Instantis

Series D in 2006
Instantis, Inc. is a provider of project portfolio management software designed to assist business process and IT leaders in enhancing strategy execution and financial performance. The company offers a range of solutions, including EnterpriseTrack, a software-as-a-service application that facilitates end-to-end project portfolio management. In addition to this, Instantis provides specialized software editions such as EnterpriseTrack PMO Edition, which enables organizations to create and share dashboards and reports, and EnterpriseTrack Green Edition, focused on managing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company also offers Instantis EnterpriseStream, which fosters communication and collaboration among users of its project and portfolio management services. Furthermore, Instantis delivers professional services, including deployment, training, customer support, and maintenance, to ensure effective implementation and utilization of its software solutions.

Nanochip

Series C in 2006
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

Aperto Networks

Series E in 2006
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.

Atrica

Series F in 2006
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.

Vormetric

Series D in 2006
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

Cittio

Series B in 2006
Cittio, Inc. is a developer of automated network and systems monitoring software, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers its flagship product, WatchTower, which provides a comprehensive view of information technology infrastructure through automated monitoring of networks, systems, and applications. WatchTower includes features such as network visualization, fault and performance management, event correlation, and integration with third-party applications. Cittio also delivers professional services, including managed administration, custom engineering, training, and support, catering to the retail industry as well as federal, state, and local government entities. Additionally, the company provides solutions for service level management and network asset management, overseeing various components such as data centers, servers, remote facilities, and customer-centric applications. Founded in 2001, Cittio was formerly known as JJ Labs.

Reactivity

Venture Round in 2006
Reactivity was a technology company that specialized in securing, accelerating, and managing XML and Web service environments for enterprises. Founded in 1998 and based in Belmont, California, the company developed various products, including XML Infrastructure appliances that integrated hardware with an XML operating system. Its offerings included a Manager tool that allowed professionals to define policies and monitor compliance, Gateway-D, a desktop solution for developers and testers, and Gatekeeper, which provided security for XML Web services. Reactivity's innovative solutions aimed to enhance the reliability and performance of XML-based applications. In 2007, the company was acquired by Cisco.

Sage Intacct

Venture Round in 2006
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.

ColdSpark

Venture Round in 2006
ColdSpark, Inc. provides enterprise solutions and platforms for email processing and delivery. It offers SparkEngine Mail Transport Platform, an open platform for enterprise email processing, and routing and delivery; MailFusion Email Automation System, a platform for customer email message; and Inbound Processing Manager, an in-process API application that classifies and acts upon inbound email messages. The company also provides Compliance Catalyst that allows enterprises to capture, classify, and insert automated messages into existing enterprise archiving solutions; Third-Party (Partner) Modules that support integration with open-source or commercial messaging applications; and automated paperless notification solutions for healthcare payer organizations. In addition, ColdSpark, Inc. offers a range of services, including managed services, implementation, custom consulting, and education services. It serves financial institutions and enterprises in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Broomfield, Colorado. As of May 13, 2009, ColdSpark, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bakbone Software Inc.

Splunk

Series B in 2006
Splunk is a cloud-first software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in operational intelligence software that monitors, reports, and analyzes real-time machine data for various applications, particularly in security, IT, and business operations. Splunk's solutions include advanced threat detection, incident management, and cloud monitoring, catering to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company primarily serves enterprise clients, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 utilizing its offerings. Its revenue is generated through the sale of software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and maintenance and support services.

ClearPoint Metrics

Venture Round in 2005
ClearPoint Metrics, Inc. is a software company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in solutions for measuring, monitoring, and managing information technology security. The company offers a range of products, including The Security Performance Manager, which serves as a framework for overseeing IT security initiatives, and tools for Identity and Access Management that provide insights into investment impacts. Additionally, ClearPoint Metrics develops solutions for Threat and Virus Management, Vulnerability and Patch Management, and Compliance Management, enabling organizations to strengthen their security postures and ensure compliance. The Metrics Management Platform integrates software with best practices content to enhance overall effectiveness. Established in 1999, ClearPoint Metrics was formerly known as Sequation and has formed a strategic partnership with Hitachi.

CounterStorm

Series B in 2005
CounterStorm, Inc. is a software company headquartered in New York, New York, that specializes in modular threat detection and mitigation software development kits (SDKs). Founded in 2001, the company serves security and infrastructure firms, as well as sophisticated government and commercial end users, providing them with tools to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. Formerly known as System Detection, Inc., CounterStorm operates as a subsidiary of Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. Through its innovative SDKs, the company aims to empower its clients to effectively identify and address potential security threats in their systems.

Aperto Networks

Series E in 2005
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.

Cenzic

Series C in 2005
Cenzic is a company that specializes in application security testing for enterprise software, particularly within the Software as a Service sector. It offers a comprehensive range of security testing solutions tailored for mobile, web, and cloud applications. Cenzic's approach goes beyond traditional signature-based tools, focusing on the automatic identification of application vulnerabilities. In addition to its testing services, the company provides security training, including penetration testing training and professional implementation training. Cenzic also offers consulting services in software engineering, available both on-site and remotely, to enhance the security posture of its clients' applications.

EZChip

Series C in 2005
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

System Detection

Series B in 2005
System Detection is the developer of the antura automated threat management system.

Baynote

Venture Round in 2005
Baynote is a technology company that specializes in providing a smart data hub designed to enhance consumer experiences in retail. By leveraging historical data and real-time behavior, Baynote creates comprehensive profiles of consumers across multiple devices. Its software utilizes big data and predictive intelligence to enable retailers to deliver personalized and relevant experiences tailored to individual shoppers. This innovative approach to individualized commerce has successfully assisted numerous retailers worldwide in improving their brand engagement and accelerating customer interactions. Baynote's focus on creating meaningful connections between retailers and consumers positions it as a valuable partner in the evolving landscape of retail technology.

AlterPoint

Series C in 2005
AlterPoint is a developer of network governance software that specializes in providing solutions for managing and securing network assets. Its primary product, NetworkAuthority, offers a comprehensive configuration management database (CMDB) that catalogs various network assets and configurations in a vendor-independent manner. The NetworkAuthority suite includes tools for analytics, vulnerability assessment, and compliance, facilitating effective network security and asset lifecycle management. In addition to its software offerings, AlterPoint provides consulting, technical support, implementation, and educational services tailored to various industries. Its client base spans sectors such as banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and technology, helping organizations to merge networks, deploy new services, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance operational best practices.

TenXc Wireless

Series A in 2004
TenXc Wireless specializes in the design and supply of wireless access systems and antenna products tailored for major wireless operators globally. The company provides wideband bi-sector arrays that enhance network performance, spectral efficiency, and coverage. These systems also grant clients the flexibility to focus on network hotspots and facilitate the establishment of new networks, making TenXc Wireless a key player in the wireless mobility network sector.

SiCortex

Series A in 2004
SiCortex is the first company to engineer high-productivity computers from the silicon up. Instead of stacking large quantities of general computing chips together, they have carefully thought through the impact of every design element on the system, focusing attention on what truly drives performance.

XOsoft

Venture Round in 2004
XOsoft offers business continuity, disaster recovery, continuous data protection, and content distribution solution. The company is located in Burlington, Massachusetts and Beit Dagan, Israel.

Seaway Networks

Series B in 2004
Seaway Networks is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, specializing in content processing silicon solutions. The company develops integrated circuit-based products, including its Network Content Processor (NCP), which facilitates layer protocol termination and content processing. Seaway Networks' technology is designed to convert packet-based traffic into contiguous streams, making it essential for various applications such as web infrastructure, network and IP security, and IP edge services.

Bluefire Security Technologies

Series C in 2004
Bluefire Security develops security software for wireless and mobile handheld devices.

Vormetric

Series C in 2004
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

iVivity

Series C in 2004
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Continuum Photonics

Series C in 2004
Continuum Photonics specializes in the development of optical layer connectivity products designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. The company focuses on providing manufacturers of optical networking equipment with innovative subsystems that facilitate higher bandwidth capabilities and revenue-generating services at reduced costs. Among its key offerings are single-mode and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches. Continuum Photonics is currently advancing a novel photonic switch aimed at addressing various challenges related to the delivery and management of optically-transported bandwidth, highlighting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and economic viability in the optical networking industry.

Nanochip

Series B in 2004
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

EZChip

Post in 2004
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

Aperto Networks

Series D in 2004
Aperto Networks is a manufacturer of versatile and cost-effective carrier-grade WiMAX infrastructure equipment, serving service providers and enterprises globally. The company specializes in producing wireless broadband base stations, subscriber units, and element management systems, with a focus on 802.16d, 802.16e, and 802.11n broadband standards. Their flagship product, the PacketMAX Family, offers voice, data, and video services for fixed WiMAX applications. Additionally, Aperto Networks provides the WaveCenter EMS Pro system for managing wireless broadband networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pitt Meadows, Canada, the company is known for its award-winning technology that supports a wide range of frequencies and applications, both licensed and unlicensed.

Cenzic

Series B in 2004
Cenzic is a company that specializes in application security testing for enterprise software, particularly within the Software as a Service sector. It offers a comprehensive range of security testing solutions tailored for mobile, web, and cloud applications. Cenzic's approach goes beyond traditional signature-based tools, focusing on the automatic identification of application vulnerabilities. In addition to its testing services, the company provides security training, including penetration testing training and professional implementation training. Cenzic also offers consulting services in software engineering, available both on-site and remotely, to enhance the security posture of its clients' applications.

Instantis

Series C in 2004
Instantis, Inc. is a provider of project portfolio management software designed to assist business process and IT leaders in enhancing strategy execution and financial performance. The company offers a range of solutions, including EnterpriseTrack, a software-as-a-service application that facilitates end-to-end project portfolio management. In addition to this, Instantis provides specialized software editions such as EnterpriseTrack PMO Edition, which enables organizations to create and share dashboards and reports, and EnterpriseTrack Green Edition, focused on managing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company also offers Instantis EnterpriseStream, which fosters communication and collaboration among users of its project and portfolio management services. Furthermore, Instantis delivers professional services, including deployment, training, customer support, and maintenance, to ensure effective implementation and utilization of its software solutions.

Novarra

Series D in 2003
Novarra, Inc. is a provider of wireless Internet solutions, specializing in mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms designed for mobile data services, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile Internet, video, Web 2.0 applications, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a carrier-grade content transformation server, while the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media content. Additionally, Novarra features the Vision Advertising Platform, which facilitates the delivery and management of graphical and animated advertisements. The company targets mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Novarra has expanded its presence with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Initially established as Infospeed Communications, Inc., the company rebranded in 2000 to reflect its focus on mobile internet solutions.

Cenzic

Series B in 2003
Cenzic is a company that specializes in application security testing for enterprise software, particularly within the Software as a Service sector. It offers a comprehensive range of security testing solutions tailored for mobile, web, and cloud applications. Cenzic's approach goes beyond traditional signature-based tools, focusing on the automatic identification of application vulnerabilities. In addition to its testing services, the company provides security training, including penetration testing training and professional implementation training. Cenzic also offers consulting services in software engineering, available both on-site and remotely, to enhance the security posture of its clients' applications.

Reactivity

Venture Round in 2003
Reactivity was a technology company that specialized in securing, accelerating, and managing XML and Web service environments for enterprises. Founded in 1998 and based in Belmont, California, the company developed various products, including XML Infrastructure appliances that integrated hardware with an XML operating system. Its offerings included a Manager tool that allowed professionals to define policies and monitor compliance, Gateway-D, a desktop solution for developers and testers, and Gatekeeper, which provided security for XML Web services. Reactivity's innovative solutions aimed to enhance the reliability and performance of XML-based applications. In 2007, the company was acquired by Cisco.

Atrica

Series D in 2003
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.

Sheer Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Sheer Networks specializes in inventory reconciliation, service assurance, and service configuration for telecommunications networks. The company offers dynamic network abstraction, a software-based solution that facilitates the creation of a virtual network between the operational support systems and business support systems and the physical network. This technology manages various aspects of network operations, including element management, network management, and service management, across multi-layer, multi-domain, and multi-vendor environments. By providing these services, Sheer Networks enhances the efficiency and reliability of public network provisioning and surveillance.

EZChip

Series C in 2002
EZChip Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Yokneam, Israel, specializing in the development and marketing of Ethernet network processors for networking equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including processing and classification engines, traffic managers, and media access controllers, which enable the design of multi-port line cards. EZChip's network processors serve as the silicon core for various networking devices, such as switches and routers, facilitating the integration of voice, video, and data across numerous applications. Additionally, EZChip provides evaluation boards, network-processor-based systems, and development software toolkits to assist customers in creating and implementing solutions. The company also maintains a library of features supporting various protocols and functionalities, enhancing the capabilities of its processors. EZChip serves networking equipment vendors directly and through contract manufacturers and distributors. Originally established in 1989 as LanOptics Ltd., EZChip rebranded in 2008 and has been a subsidiary of Mellanox Technologies since 2016.

Bluefire Security Technologies

Series B in 2002
Bluefire Security develops security software for wireless and mobile handheld devices.

Kada Systems

Series B in 2002
Kada Systems is a U.S.-based company that makes software for mobile devices.

Cranite Systems

Series C in 2002
Cranite Systems, Inc. offers access solutions for SMBs, enterprises, and government markets. The company's products include SafeConnect, a remote access solution that enables enterprise connectivity from wireless hotspots and other public wireless, or wired locations; and WirelessWall, a software solution for securing wireless local area networks inside the enterprise. It delivers its products and services through a network of value-added resellers, integrators, and solution providers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

Zone Labs

Series C in 2002
Zone Labs is a provider of endpoint security solutions, recognized for its trusted brand in Internet security. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Japan, and Singapore, the company protects millions of PCs and their sensitive information from hackers, spyware, and data theft. Its award-winning product line includes popular offerings such as ZoneAlarm Pro, ZoneAlarm Plus, and ZoneAlarm, which cater to global enterprises, small businesses, and individual consumers. Additionally, Zone Labs Integrity serves as an endpoint security management platform designed to safeguard corporate data and enhance productivity. The company also offers IMsecure Pro, which provides comprehensive security for instant messaging applications.

Jareva Technologies

Series C in 2002
Jareva Technologies, Inc. provides information technology automation software that enables enterprises to rapidly scale their business. Jareva's software automates the process of remotely accessing, provisioning and managing Internet Infrastructure. The company is backed by Crest Communications Holdings, Labrador Ventures and Satwik Ventures.

Cranite Systems

Series B in 2002
Cranite Systems, Inc. offers access solutions for SMBs, enterprises, and government markets. The company's products include SafeConnect, a remote access solution that enables enterprise connectivity from wireless hotspots and other public wireless, or wired locations; and WirelessWall, a software solution for securing wireless local area networks inside the enterprise. It delivers its products and services through a network of value-added resellers, integrators, and solution providers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

Atrica

Series C in 2002
Atrica is a provider of carrier Ethernet solutions designed for metropolitan area networks. The company specializes in manufacturing carrier Ethernet core, aggregation, and edge switches, along with a service platform for Ethernet networks. Atrica's offerings extend to various Ethernet services, including Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. The company's technology supports a diverse clientele, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enabling them to enhance their telecommunications capabilities and deliver broadband services to both business and residential customers.

Kada Systems

Series A in 2002
Kada Systems is a U.S.-based company that makes software for mobile devices.

Paragon Networks International

Venture Round in 2001
Paragon Networks International is an innovative manufacturer of broadband digital integrated access and optical metro internetworking platforms. They are a leading provider of application specific service deployment and wide area network optimization solutions to wireless service providers (WSP) and network service providers (NSP) worldwide. Utilizing either wireline, wireless, or optical transmission facilities, their products provide voice and data service connectivity, performance monitoring, compression, aggregation, layer 3 routing, quality of service (QOS) filtering, and protection switching of both client and operations support systems (OSS) traffic. Their solutions deliver superior network performance and control at substantial cost savings to their clients.

Onix Microsystems

Series C in 2001
OniX Microsystems designs, develops, and supplies micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based all-optical switching engines for telecommunications equipment suppliers. Its products cover optical switching needs, including network protection and provisioning, optical add and drop multiplexing, and optical cross connects. It also offers MEMS design and photonic packaging services. OniX Microsystems was founded in 1998 and was headquartered in Richmond, California.

Novarra

Series C in 2001
Novarra, Inc. is a provider of wireless Internet solutions, specializing in mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms designed for mobile data services, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile Internet, video, Web 2.0 applications, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a carrier-grade content transformation server, while the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media content. Additionally, Novarra features the Vision Advertising Platform, which facilitates the delivery and management of graphical and animated advertisements. The company targets mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Novarra has expanded its presence with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Initially established as Infospeed Communications, Inc., the company rebranded in 2000 to reflect its focus on mobile internet solutions.

Onix Microsystems

Series C in 2001
OniX Microsystems designs, develops, and supplies micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based all-optical switching engines for telecommunications equipment suppliers. Its products cover optical switching needs, including network protection and provisioning, optical add and drop multiplexing, and optical cross connects. It also offers MEMS design and photonic packaging services. OniX Microsystems was founded in 1998 and was headquartered in Richmond, California.

Sage Intacct

Venture Round in 2001
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.

GigaTera

Venture Round in 2001
GigaTera is a provider of pulse and multi wavelength lasers optical communications and signal processing applications.

Entercept Security

Venture Round in 2001
Entercept Security Technologies is the proven leader in intrusion prevention software. Based on patented technology, Entercept safeguards applications, servers and databases by preventing known and unknown malicious attacks. Unlike other security solutions, Entercept uses a combination of behavioral rules and signatures to proactively prevent attacks rather than merely detecting and reporting them after they occur.

Photon Vision Systems

Venture Round in 2001
Photon Vision Systems specializes in the design and development of custom CMOS imagers and solid-state imaging sensors, focusing on maximizing signal characteristics tailored to specific applications. The company's innovative technology combines high-performance image sensors with advanced image processing capabilities, representing a significant advancement in imaging technology. By utilizing standard CMOS processes, Photon Vision Systems ensures low engineering costs and rapid design turnaround, enabling competitive pricing in the market. Their patented and patent-pending solutions aim to set new standards in imaging performance, catering to a variety of needs across different sectors.

ActiveSky Research Pty

Venture Round in 2000
ActiveSky Research Pty Ltd. is an Australian company specializing in multimedia publishing and distribution technology solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Nerang, Australia, it provides a platform that facilitates the development and deployment of customizable graphical user interfaces and multimedia applications for wireless handsets. The company's offerings include support for carrier-based billing systems, digital rights management, and online e-commerce. ActiveSky caters to both corporate clients and consumers, delivering enterprise solutions such as online shopping, encrypted financial transactions, and personalized services, as well as consumer-focused wireless interactive applications. Among its notable services is SportSeeker, which provides users with real-time news, scores, and standings for their favorite sports. The company has established deployment centers across several countries, including Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Germany, Canada, and Israel.

Entomed

Series C in 2000
Entomed is a medical device company that manufactures audiometers. The company’s products include Entomed SA 201, Entomed SA 202, Entomed SA 203, and Entomed SA 204.

Viquity

Series C in 2000
Viquity is the emerging leader in providing secure, enterprise-class eBusiness infrastructure services and software for the exchange of actionable business documents. The Viquity Dynamic Commerce Network™ enables organizations of all sizes to implement internet-based trading networks incorporating the same level of transactional integrity, reliability and availability as traditional OLTP applications.

PointBase

Series E in 2000
PointBase is a prominent provider of nano footprint, Java-based relational database and synchronization solutions, aimed at enhancing platform independence in software applications. The company offers a suite of products, including PointBase Embedded, PointBase Micro, and PointBase UniSync, which facilitate effective Java-based data storage, enterprise mobility, and seamless data synchronization with corporate databases. PointBase's technology supports the development of Internet-based applications while ensuring compatibility with enterprise data management systems across both Internet and corporate intranet environments. This enables businesses to achieve significant operational efficiencies and improved returns on investment.

Instantis

Series A in 2000
Instantis, Inc. is a provider of project portfolio management software designed to assist business process and IT leaders in enhancing strategy execution and financial performance. The company offers a range of solutions, including EnterpriseTrack, a software-as-a-service application that facilitates end-to-end project portfolio management. In addition to this, Instantis provides specialized software editions such as EnterpriseTrack PMO Edition, which enables organizations to create and share dashboards and reports, and EnterpriseTrack Green Edition, focused on managing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company also offers Instantis EnterpriseStream, which fosters communication and collaboration among users of its project and portfolio management services. Furthermore, Instantis delivers professional services, including deployment, training, customer support, and maintenance, to ensure effective implementation and utilization of its software solutions.
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