Kleiner Perkins

Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It specializes in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer goods. The firm partners with founders from inception to IPO, supporting them to maximize the potential of their ideas.

Leigh Marie Braswell

Partner

Annie Case

Partner

Nadia Cochinwala

Investor

Kevin Compton

Partner

Josh Coyne

Partner

Past deals in Infrastructure

Chainguard

Series D in 2025
Chainguard specializes in enhancing software supply chain security. It offers hardened container images rebuilt continuously from source with built-in cryptographic signatures, SBOMs, and SLSA provenance. Additionally, Chainguard provides secure Java dependencies through its Chainguard Libraries. The company actively contributes to open-source projects, demonstrating its commitment to the community.

Nexthop AI

Series A in 2025
Nexthop AI develops AI infrastructure and custom networking solutions for large cloud operators, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and connectivity within complex network environments. The company offers a range of services, including network automation, data management, and analytics, enabling clients to optimize their network performance and streamline their operations. Through its innovative solutions, Nexthop AI addresses the challenges faced by cloud operators, providing tools that facilitate seamless integration and scalability in dynamic computing environments. Additionally, Nexthop AI emphasizes compatibility with open-source network operating systems, allowing clients to leverage existing technologies while implementing advanced networking strategies.

Together AI

Series B in 2025
Together is a technology services platform that offers a decentralized cloud specifically for artificial intelligence development. The company focuses on constructing open-source generative AI models and infrastructure, providing tools and resources that enable developers and researchers to train, refine, and deploy these models efficiently. Together's platform emphasizes accessibility and user-friendliness, allowing organizations of various sizes to leverage and enhance AI capabilities. By contributing innovative open-source research, models, and datasets, Together plays a significant role in advancing the field of AI and fostering collaborative development efforts.

Allium

Series A in 2024
Allium specializes in on-chain data infrastructure solutions. It supports over 40 blockchains, offering managed blockchain databases and enriched data schemas. The platform provides real-time alerting capabilities, enabling efficient complex queries and integration into existing workflows.

Together AI

Series A in 2024
Together is a technology services platform that offers a decentralized cloud specifically for artificial intelligence development. The company focuses on constructing open-source generative AI models and infrastructure, providing tools and resources that enable developers and researchers to train, refine, and deploy these models efficiently. Together's platform emphasizes accessibility and user-friendliness, allowing organizations of various sizes to leverage and enhance AI capabilities. By contributing innovative open-source research, models, and datasets, Together plays a significant role in advancing the field of AI and fostering collaborative development efforts.

Together AI

Series A in 2023
Together is a technology services platform that offers a decentralized cloud specifically for artificial intelligence development. The company focuses on constructing open-source generative AI models and infrastructure, providing tools and resources that enable developers and researchers to train, refine, and deploy these models efficiently. Together's platform emphasizes accessibility and user-friendliness, allowing organizations of various sizes to leverage and enhance AI capabilities. By contributing innovative open-source research, models, and datasets, Together plays a significant role in advancing the field of AI and fostering collaborative development efforts.

Apiiro

Series B in 2022
Apiiro is a security software company that offers a Code Risk Platform designed to automate visibility, compliance assurance, and risk remediation across software applications and infrastructure before production. The platform analyzes developers' code behavior to accelerate delivery while automatically reducing product risk with every material change, providing complete visibility and actionable context to proactively fix risks across the software supply chain. It detects security issues such as weak encryption and vulnerable interfaces, as well as regulatory compliance violations, helping code, security, and infrastructure teams manage risk in large enterprises across gaming, healthcare, software development, and financial services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York.

Allium

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Allium specializes in on-chain data infrastructure solutions. It supports over 40 blockchains, offering managed blockchain databases and enriched data schemas. The platform provides real-time alerting capabilities, enabling efficient complex queries and integration into existing workflows.

Teleport

Series C in 2022
Teleport develops software products that enable businesses to deploy and manage applications across diverse cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure environments. Its unified platform offers secure, identity-based access management for servers, Kubernetes clusters, applications, and clouds.

Prisma

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Lit Protocol

Seed Round in 2022
Lit Protocol is a decentralized access control infrastructure designed to bring more utility to the web by providing secure, token-based access to digital experiences.

Teleport

Series B in 2021
Teleport develops software products that enable businesses to deploy and manage applications across diverse cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure environments. Its unified platform offers secure, identity-based access management for servers, Kubernetes clusters, applications, and clouds.

Qumulo

Series E in 2020
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Prisma

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Evervault

Series A in 2020
Evervault Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company focuses on providing encryption infrastructure for developers, offering tools that allow them to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments. This approach ensures that user data remains encrypted at all times, simplifying the process of maintaining data privacy. Evervault's platform enables software developers to concentrate on product development without the added concern of security, making data protection both accessible and manageable.

Teleport

Series A in 2019
Teleport develops software products that enable businesses to deploy and manage applications across diverse cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure environments. Its unified platform offers secure, identity-based access management for servers, Kubernetes clusters, applications, and clouds.

Bison Trails

Series A in 2019
Bison Trails Co. is a blockchain infrastructure platform that enables operators to run nodes securely across multiple blockchains. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company focuses on providing enterprise-grade security and a multi-cloud, multi-region distribution system, ensuring a 99.99% uptime guarantee for node operators. Bison Trails aims to enhance the overall blockchain ecosystem by offering a robust and secure infrastructure, facilitating activities such as staking, validating, voting, and transacting without the need for customers to develop their own security or operational capabilities. Through its technology, Bison Trails supports the participation of various stakeholders in the blockchain space, promoting transparency and decentralization.

Evervault

Seed Round in 2019
Evervault Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company focuses on providing encryption infrastructure for developers, offering tools that allow them to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments. This approach ensures that user data remains encrypted at all times, simplifying the process of maintaining data privacy. Evervault's platform enables software developers to concentrate on product development without the added concern of security, making data protection both accessible and manageable.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Trace Data

Seed Round in 2019
Trace Data, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for data observability and security. The company offers a platform that enables users to track the behaviors of individual dealers or groups of dealers, ensuring that data remains secure within interconnected systems. By integrating observability, privacy, and security into a unified platform, Trace Data empowers organizations to understand, monitor, and protect their data effectively. This innovative approach positions Trace Data as a key player in the evolving landscape of data management and security.

Puppet

Series F in 2018
Puppet is an information technology company that specializes in automation solutions aimed at addressing common business challenges. The company offers a comprehensive platform for infrastructure automation, covering areas such as configuration management, compliance, application delivery, and patch management. Puppet's tools facilitate the development, management, version control, and code analysis necessary for effective IT operations. By enabling clients to deliver, update, monitor, and secure software across both physical and virtual machines, Puppet enhances operational efficiency and reliability in IT environments.

Qumulo

Series D in 2018
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Prisma

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Prisma develops open-source database tools to help app developers build scalable applications faster. Its flagship product, the Prisma Data Platform, aims to make advanced data infrastructure accessible to all application developers.

Shoof Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Shoof Technologies, Inc. is a company specializing in advanced wireless technology tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and logistics sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Shoof develops a collaborative network that connects and transports data from various assets to the cloud in a reliable, secure, and cost-effective manner. The company's solutions leverage edge intelligence and an open architecture to facilitate efficient tracking and monitoring of assets, ensuring flexible access to cloud data. By offering a simple subscription model, Shoof aims to provide its clients with a low-cost infrastructure that meets the demands of modern industrial applications.

CloudHealth Technologies

Series D in 2017
CloudHealth Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company specializing in IT service management solutions for cloud environments. Founded in 2012, the company offers a cloud analytics platform called CloudHealth that aggregates and analyzes data from various cloud providers, helping organizations align their cloud operations with business objectives. This platform enables users to assess costs, usage, and performance trends, while also supporting cloud governance and optimization. Additionally, CloudHealth provides automation tools to streamline day-to-day cloud management operations. The company serves enterprises and technology firms on a subscription basis, facilitating improved decision-making and operational efficiency in managing cloud resources. In 2013, CloudHealth Technologies changed its name from CloudPercept, and as of October 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Qumulo

Series C in 2017
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Upthere

Venture Round in 2016
Upthere, Inc. is a cloud computing and hosting services company based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2011, it aims to provide a comprehensive platform for personal data management, allowing users to store, view, search, organize, and share their photos, videos, music, and documents. The company's cloud-storage platform is designed to securely and privately manage important personal content, helping individuals easily access and maintain their digital information. As of August 2017, Upthere operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.

Qumulo

Series C in 2016
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Segment

Series B in 2015
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

Crossbar

Series D in 2015
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Qumulo

Series B in 2015
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Segment

Series A in 2014
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

CloudPhysics

Series C in 2014
CloudPhysics, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing a cloud-based operations management solution that leverages big data and predictive analytics to optimize virtualized environments, including hybrid cloud infrastructures. The company's platform collects machine metadata from virtualized systems and employs advanced analytics, simulation techniques, and resource management to deliver actionable insights. This enables IT teams to proactively manage their virtual datacenters, identifying potential operational hazards and improving resource utilization. Through its innovative approach, CloudPhysics empowers organizations to plan and execute their cloud migration strategies effectively, enhancing overall efficiency while minimizing costs and risks associated with their IT operations.

Puppet

Series E in 2014
Puppet is an information technology company that specializes in automation solutions aimed at addressing common business challenges. The company offers a comprehensive platform for infrastructure automation, covering areas such as configuration management, compliance, application delivery, and patch management. Puppet's tools facilitate the development, management, version control, and code analysis necessary for effective IT operations. By enabling clients to deliver, update, monitor, and secure software across both physical and virtual machines, Puppet enhances operational efficiency and reliability in IT environments.

Crossbar

Series C in 2014
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.

Aquion Energy

Series D in 2014
Aquion Energy specializes in developing and commercializing innovative energy storage solutions, particularly its proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries. These sodium ion batteries are designed for stationary energy storage and are notable for their environmentally friendly design, utilizing non-toxic components such as saltwater. Aquion's technology addresses the limitations of traditional energy storage systems, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable options that are non-flammable and non-explosive. By enhancing the electrical grid, Aquion's AHI systems optimize existing generation assets and facilitate the broader adoption of renewable energy technologies, thereby contributing to the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels.

Aquion Energy

Series D in 2014
Aquion Energy specializes in developing and commercializing innovative energy storage solutions, particularly its proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries. These sodium ion batteries are designed for stationary energy storage and are notable for their environmentally friendly design, utilizing non-toxic components such as saltwater. Aquion's technology addresses the limitations of traditional energy storage systems, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable options that are non-flammable and non-explosive. By enhancing the electrical grid, Aquion's AHI systems optimize existing generation assets and facilitate the broader adoption of renewable energy technologies, thereby contributing to the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels.

Gridco

Series B in 2013
Gridco Systems, established in 2010, specializes in innovative power distribution solutions tailored for modern electric grids. The company develops advanced power management systems that allow utilities to effectively manage the distribution of electricity. By utilizing cutting-edge power electronics and intelligent control systems, Gridco's technology enables real-time monitoring and management of voltage and other critical parameters within the distribution network. This approach enhances the predictability and precision of power distribution, addressing the evolving demands faced by electric power distribution system operators.

SimpliVity

Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

CloudPhysics

Series B in 2013
CloudPhysics, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing a cloud-based operations management solution that leverages big data and predictive analytics to optimize virtualized environments, including hybrid cloud infrastructures. The company's platform collects machine metadata from virtualized systems and employs advanced analytics, simulation techniques, and resource management to deliver actionable insights. This enables IT teams to proactively manage their virtual datacenters, identifying potential operational hazards and improving resource utilization. Through its innovative approach, CloudPhysics empowers organizations to plan and execute their cloud migration strategies effectively, enhancing overall efficiency while minimizing costs and risks associated with their IT operations.

Apcera

Series A in 2013
Apcera, Inc. is a cloud computing company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in providing enterprises with a secure, policy-driven platform for managing both cloud-native applications and legacy systems. Apcera's enterprise-grade container management platform enables organizations to deploy, orchestrate, and govern a variety of workloads across on-premise and public cloud environments without the need for extensive refactoring. This flexibility allows development and DevOps teams to utilize modern tools while ensuring IT maintains control over the security and compliance of their infrastructure. Apcera aims to facilitate rapid innovation for companies by allowing them to move applications seamlessly between different infrastructures, thus enhancing operational efficiency and agility. As of October 2014, Apcera operates as a subsidiary of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.

Crossbar

Series B in 2012
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.

SimpliVity

Series B in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Nebula

Series B in 2012
Nebula, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in enabling businesses to deploy large private cloud computing infrastructures using standard server hardware. Founded in 2011, Nebula develops Nebula One, an integrated hardware and software appliance that delivers distributed computing, storage, and network services in a cohesive system. This technology allows businesses to efficiently build extensive private cloud environments using cost-effective computing resources. In addition to its hardware solutions, Nebula offers problem resolution support services through web and phone channels. The company, previously known as Fourth Paradigm Development, Inc., was renamed in July 2011 and is backed by venture capital firms, including notable investors from the technology sector.

Apcera

Seed Round in 2012
Apcera, Inc. is a cloud computing company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in providing enterprises with a secure, policy-driven platform for managing both cloud-native applications and legacy systems. Apcera's enterprise-grade container management platform enables organizations to deploy, orchestrate, and govern a variety of workloads across on-premise and public cloud environments without the need for extensive refactoring. This flexibility allows development and DevOps teams to utilize modern tools while ensuring IT maintains control over the security and compliance of their infrastructure. Apcera aims to facilitate rapid innovation for companies by allowing them to move applications seamlessly between different infrastructures, thus enhancing operational efficiency and agility. As of October 2014, Apcera operates as a subsidiary of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.

Beijing Scinor Water Technology

Series B in 2012
Beijing Scinor Water Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the research and development of wastewater treatment and recycling technologies. Established in December 2002, the company focuses on the treatment and recycling of municipal and industrial water, as well as seawater desalination and sludge management. Since 2003, Scinor has successfully implemented numerous large-scale membrane water treatment projects in China, significantly contributing to the advancement of the water treatment and desalination markets. The company provides membrane-based water treatment services, offering expertise in system integration across various water applications. Scinor aims to develop and promote domestic membrane products and technologies while pursuing sustainable water resource management solutions applicable in both municipal and industrial contexts.

Solidia Technologies

Series A in 2012
Solidia Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops low‑energy processes for building and construction products. Its proprietary technology captures and stores CO₂ in concrete, turning the gas into a useful component of the material. The company’s solutions enable the production of cement, concrete, and stone alternatives that deliver higher performance while reducing energy use and waste. By integrating artificial intelligence into the manufacturing workflow, Solidia improves quality control, cuts material waste, and lowers carbon emissions, supporting a more sustainable construction industry. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the firm serves the concrete and cement sectors worldwide.

SimpliVity

Series A in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Puppet

Series C in 2011
Puppet is an information technology company that specializes in automation solutions aimed at addressing common business challenges. The company offers a comprehensive platform for infrastructure automation, covering areas such as configuration management, compliance, application delivery, and patch management. Puppet's tools facilitate the development, management, version control, and code analysis necessary for effective IT operations. By enabling clients to deliver, update, monitor, and secure software across both physical and virtual machines, Puppet enhances operational efficiency and reliability in IT environments.

Aquion Energy

Venture Round in 2011
Aquion Energy specializes in developing and commercializing innovative energy storage solutions, particularly its proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) batteries. These sodium ion batteries are designed for stationary energy storage and are notable for their environmentally friendly design, utilizing non-toxic components such as saltwater. Aquion's technology addresses the limitations of traditional energy storage systems, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable options that are non-flammable and non-explosive. By enhancing the electrical grid, Aquion's AHI systems optimize existing generation assets and facilitate the broader adoption of renewable energy technologies, thereby contributing to the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels.

INRIX

Series D in 2011
INRIX is a leading provider of data and analytics focused on intelligent mobility, utilizing big data from connected devices and vehicles to generate insights about how people move globally. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, INRIX offers an on-demand analytics platform designed for cities and road authorities, enabling data-driven decision-making to enhance mobility efficiency and safety. The company's services extend to financial sectors, providing insights into consumer trends, supply chain health, and economic forecasting. By integrating with various partners across the mobility ecosystem, INRIX supports initiatives such as improving traffic signal timing, optimizing last-mile delivery, and enhancing overall road safety. Through its innovative approach, INRIX plays a crucial role in advancing transportation technology and improving mobility from the first mile to the last.

Nebula

Series A in 2011
Nebula, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in enabling businesses to deploy large private cloud computing infrastructures using standard server hardware. Founded in 2011, Nebula develops Nebula One, an integrated hardware and software appliance that delivers distributed computing, storage, and network services in a cohesive system. This technology allows businesses to efficiently build extensive private cloud environments using cost-effective computing resources. In addition to its hardware solutions, Nebula offers problem resolution support services through web and phone channels. The company, previously known as Fourth Paradigm Development, Inc., was renamed in July 2011 and is backed by venture capital firms, including notable investors from the technology sector.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Puppet

Series B in 2010
Puppet is an information technology company that specializes in automation solutions aimed at addressing common business challenges. The company offers a comprehensive platform for infrastructure automation, covering areas such as configuration management, compliance, application delivery, and patch management. Puppet's tools facilitate the development, management, version control, and code analysis necessary for effective IT operations. By enabling clients to deliver, update, monitor, and secure software across both physical and virtual machines, Puppet enhances operational efficiency and reliability in IT environments.

Dimension Data

Post in 2010
Dimension Data is a global provider of information technology infrastructure services, focusing on enabling organizations to thrive in the digital age. As a member of the NTT Group, the company offers a range of services including technology modernization, digital acceleration, hybrid cloud solutions, network enterprise, and consulting and transformation. With a turnover of USD 7.5 billion, Dimension Data operates in 58 countries and employs approximately 31,000 individuals, allowing it to support clients at every stage of their technology journey. The firm is also recognized for its partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation, the organizer of the Tour de France, as well as its involvement with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. Through its diverse offerings, Dimension Data aims to enhance the performance and availability of unified communications and collaboration tools for businesses across various sectors.

Xsigo Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Xsigo Systems is a technology leader in I/O virtualization, specializing in solutions for cloud-based data centers. The company enables IT managers to streamline operations and reduce costs by dynamically connecting servers to various network and storage devices in seconds, eliminating the need for complex setups involving multiple cards, cables, and switch ports. Through its advanced virtualized infrastructure services, Xsigo Systems enhances data center deployment and management, allowing for more efficient resource utilization and improved connectivity.

Ausra

Venture Round in 2009
Ausra is a manufacturer and developer of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at addressing global electricity demands in an environmentally responsible manner. The company specializes in solar thermal power infrastructure, particularly through its compact linear Fresnel reflector systems, which utilize focused sunlight to boil water and generate high-pressure steam that powers conventional turbine generators. Ausra is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage systems, enabling the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during daylight and nighttime hours. By providing zero-carbon power plants, Ausra offers a viable alternative to fossil-fuel-based electricity generation, delivering energy at competitive market prices while minimizing emissions associated with traditional fuel combustion.

Stoke

Series D in 2009
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

Ocarina Networks

Series B in 2009
Ocarina Networks specializes in online storage optimization solutions, offering innovative technology that enables organizations to significantly increase their data storage capacity. The company's proprietary ECOsystem technology employs advanced deduplication and compression algorithms to efficiently optimize data, allowing customers to store up to ten times more information on their existing storage infrastructure. Ocarina's solutions are particularly adept at handling large, media-rich files, distinguishing them from traditional methods that primarily focus on generic data reduction. Their product lineup includes various optimizers, a data storage optimization appliance, ECOreader for accessing optimized files, and ECOvault, a hyper-compressed archival solution. Through these offerings, Ocarina Networks positions itself as a leader in enhancing storage efficiency for businesses across multiple sectors.

Kotak Urja

Venture Round in 2008
Kotak Urja Private Limited, based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, and installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. The company offers a range of solar thermal products, including domestic solar water heaters, solar flat plate collectors, and industrial water heaters. Its photovoltaic systems encompass solar modules, lanterns, LED lamps, charge controllers, street lighting systems, and building integrated photovoltaic systems, as well as both grid-tied and off-grid solar power plants. Founded in 1997, Kotak Urja is committed to promoting eco-friendly and renewable energy solutions, serving customers in India and internationally. The company is a subsidiary of Kotak Group Enterprise, which is involved in various commercial activities, including energy solutions and exports-imports across multiple sectors.

Ausra

Series B in 2008
Ausra is a manufacturer and developer of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at addressing global electricity demands in an environmentally responsible manner. The company specializes in solar thermal power infrastructure, particularly through its compact linear Fresnel reflector systems, which utilize focused sunlight to boil water and generate high-pressure steam that powers conventional turbine generators. Ausra is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage systems, enabling the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during daylight and nighttime hours. By providing zero-carbon power plants, Ausra offers a viable alternative to fossil-fuel-based electricity generation, delivering energy at competitive market prices while minimizing emissions associated with traditional fuel combustion.

AltaRock

Series B in 2008
AltaRock Energy, Inc., established in 2007, is a geothermal energy technology and services company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Sausalito, California, AltaRock specializes in the development and commercialization of geothermal technology to produce clean, renewable power. The company offers a range of services, including project development, management, operations, performance improvement, and reservoir maintenance for both new and existing geothermal projects. AltaRock is also involved in greenfield enhanced geothermal systems projects and commercial stimulation services, aiming to expand the capacity of existing geothermal resources and increase profitability. The company's leadership includes Don O'Shei, Chief Executive Officer, and Susan Petty, President and Chief Technology Officer.

Ausra

Debt Financing in 2008
Ausra is a manufacturer and developer of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at addressing global electricity demands in an environmentally responsible manner. The company specializes in solar thermal power infrastructure, particularly through its compact linear Fresnel reflector systems, which utilize focused sunlight to boil water and generate high-pressure steam that powers conventional turbine generators. Ausra is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage systems, enabling the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during daylight and nighttime hours. By providing zero-carbon power plants, Ausra offers a viable alternative to fossil-fuel-based electricity generation, delivering energy at competitive market prices while minimizing emissions associated with traditional fuel combustion.

Ausra

Series A in 2007
Ausra is a manufacturer and developer of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at addressing global electricity demands in an environmentally responsible manner. The company specializes in solar thermal power infrastructure, particularly through its compact linear Fresnel reflector systems, which utilize focused sunlight to boil water and generate high-pressure steam that powers conventional turbine generators. Ausra is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage systems, enabling the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during daylight and nighttime hours. By providing zero-carbon power plants, Ausra offers a viable alternative to fossil-fuel-based electricity generation, delivering energy at competitive market prices while minimizing emissions associated with traditional fuel combustion.

AltaRock

Series A in 2007
AltaRock Energy, Inc., established in 2007, is a geothermal energy technology and services company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Sausalito, California, AltaRock specializes in the development and commercialization of geothermal technology to produce clean, renewable power. The company offers a range of services, including project development, management, operations, performance improvement, and reservoir maintenance for both new and existing geothermal projects. AltaRock is also involved in greenfield enhanced geothermal systems projects and commercial stimulation services, aiming to expand the capacity of existing geothermal resources and increase profitability. The company's leadership includes Don O'Shei, Chief Executive Officer, and Susan Petty, President and Chief Technology Officer.

Ocarina Networks

Series A in 2007
Ocarina Networks specializes in online storage optimization solutions, offering innovative technology that enables organizations to significantly increase their data storage capacity. The company's proprietary ECOsystem technology employs advanced deduplication and compression algorithms to efficiently optimize data, allowing customers to store up to ten times more information on their existing storage infrastructure. Ocarina's solutions are particularly adept at handling large, media-rich files, distinguishing them from traditional methods that primarily focus on generic data reduction. Their product lineup includes various optimizers, a data storage optimization appliance, ECOreader for accessing optimized files, and ECOvault, a hyper-compressed archival solution. Through these offerings, Ocarina Networks positions itself as a leader in enhancing storage efficiency for businesses across multiple sectors.

Dimension Data

Post in 2007
Dimension Data is a global provider of information technology infrastructure services, focusing on enabling organizations to thrive in the digital age. As a member of the NTT Group, the company offers a range of services including technology modernization, digital acceleration, hybrid cloud solutions, network enterprise, and consulting and transformation. With a turnover of USD 7.5 billion, Dimension Data operates in 58 countries and employs approximately 31,000 individuals, allowing it to support clients at every stage of their technology journey. The firm is also recognized for its partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation, the organizer of the Tour de France, as well as its involvement with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. Through its diverse offerings, Dimension Data aims to enhance the performance and availability of unified communications and collaboration tools for businesses across various sectors.

Stoke

Series C in 2007
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

XenSource

Series C in 2006
XenSource, Inc. is a developer of enterprise-grade virtualization solutions, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in open-source hypervisor technology, notably its flagship product, Xen 3.0, which offers essential features for servers in enterprise environments. Additionally, XenSource provides the Xen Optimiser, a software management solution for multi-server virtualization infrastructure, and a subscription-based support service for its products. These offerings are designed to help organizations enhance server utilization, consolidate resources, and improve data center efficiency, ultimately aiming to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership. In 2007, XenSource was acquired by Citrix Systems, Inc.

Scintera Networks

Series C in 2006
Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology aimed at enhancing the performance of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that offers more than tenfold improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to traditional digital signal processing platforms. This innovative solution, built using a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly and energy-intensive analog-to-digital converters. Scintera's technology enables cellular and network operators to achieve significant advancements in the performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness of optical networks, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry.

Stoke

Series B in 2005
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.

XenSource

Series B in 2005
XenSource, Inc. is a developer of enterprise-grade virtualization solutions, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in open-source hypervisor technology, notably its flagship product, Xen 3.0, which offers essential features for servers in enterprise environments. Additionally, XenSource provides the Xen Optimiser, a software management solution for multi-server virtualization infrastructure, and a subscription-based support service for its products. These offerings are designed to help organizations enhance server utilization, consolidate resources, and improve data center efficiency, ultimately aiming to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership. In 2007, XenSource was acquired by Citrix Systems, Inc.

XenSource

Series A in 2005
XenSource, Inc. is a developer of enterprise-grade virtualization solutions, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in open-source hypervisor technology, notably its flagship product, Xen 3.0, which offers essential features for servers in enterprise environments. Additionally, XenSource provides the Xen Optimiser, a software management solution for multi-server virtualization infrastructure, and a subscription-based support service for its products. These offerings are designed to help organizations enhance server utilization, consolidate resources, and improve data center efficiency, ultimately aiming to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership. In 2007, XenSource was acquired by Citrix Systems, Inc.

Endforce

Venture Round in 2004
Endforce is a developer of secure network access control software based in Dublin, Ohio, established in 1999. The company specializes in creating solutions for service providers in the United States, offering products such as Endforce Enterprise and Endforce Informant. Endforce Enterprise provides a software-based network access control solution that safeguards networks from non-compliant or misconfigured endpoints. In contrast, Endforce Informant is an enterprise-scale system that operates on a client/server architecture, featuring monitoring and alerting capabilities for unauthorized or unknown components. By designing and managing Internet Protocol-based virtual private networks, Endforce enables its customers to streamline remote access services, reduce capital expenditures, and minimize the complexities of system integration and maintenance, thus addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining skilled networking professionals.

Scintera Networks

Series B in 2004
Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology aimed at enhancing the performance of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that offers more than tenfold improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to traditional digital signal processing platforms. This innovative solution, built using a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly and energy-intensive analog-to-digital converters. Scintera's technology enables cellular and network operators to achieve significant advancements in the performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness of optical networks, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry.

SmartPipes

Series D in 2002
In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

SmartPipes

Series C in 2001
In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

ipVerse

Series C in 2000
ipVerse is a technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of software-based switches for service providers. Founded in 1998, ipVerse offers the ControlSwitch platform, a carrier-class application that facilitates the delivery of both traditional and converged voice-data services over packet-based wireline and wireless networks. The company's innovative solutions enable service providers to efficiently transition between legacy voice networks and next-generation data networks, preserving quality and performance while accelerating the convergence of voice and data communications. By providing a robust infrastructure, ipVerse empowers its clients to rapidly deploy new, revenue-generating services that meet customer demands.

Zaffire

Series C in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is a pioneering optical networking company focused on transforming the economic landscape for metro and regional service providers. It specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical services networking systems and architectures tailored for these applications. By leveraging breakthrough technology with a commercial emphasis, Zaffire addresses critical optical transport challenges faced by its customers, thereby providing them with a significant competitive edge. With support from leading investors and a proficient management team, Zaffire is strategically positioned to emerge as a leader in the optical networking sector for metropolitan and regional markets.

Zaffire

Series B in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is a pioneering optical networking company focused on transforming the economic landscape for metro and regional service providers. It specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical services networking systems and architectures tailored for these applications. By leveraging breakthrough technology with a commercial emphasis, Zaffire addresses critical optical transport challenges faced by its customers, thereby providing them with a significant competitive edge. With support from leading investors and a proficient management team, Zaffire is strategically positioned to emerge as a leader in the optical networking sector for metropolitan and regional markets.

Extreme Networks

Series B in 1997
Founded in 1996, Extreme Networks specializes in designing, building, and installing advanced Ethernet solutions for complex network connectivity challenges.

VeriSign

Series B in 1996
VeriSign operates the global infrastructure of the domain name system as the sole authorized registry for major generic top-level domains, including .com and .net, and also supports other TLDs such as .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov. It maintains critical DNS infrastructure, including two root servers (A and J), and processes about 121 million domain names and over 77 billion DNS queries each day. The company focuses on registry services and DNS infrastructure to ensure the availability and reliability of the internet's naming system, having divested its Security Services business in 2018 to concentrate on core registry operations.

Juniper Networks

Pre Seed Round in 1996
Juniper Networks specializes in designing, developing, and selling high-performance network infrastructure products and services. Its offerings include routing, switching, Wi-Fi, network security, AI-enabled enterprise networking operations, and software-defined networking technologies. The company aims to help businesses build scalable, reliable, and secure networks, while improving operational efficiency through automation. Juniper also provides maintenance and support services to its customers.

Citrix

Pre Seed Round in 1989
Citrix Systems, Inc. delivers a comprehensive range of workspace, networking, and professional services globally. The company specializes in workspace solutions such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Content Collaboration for secure file sharing and storage, and Citrix Endpoint Management for device management. Its Workspace Intelligence feature enhances user workflows and automates tasks through low-code tooling. In addition to workspace offerings, Citrix provides networking products like Citrix ADC for application delivery and load balancing, and Citrix SD-WAN for secure connectivity. The company also offers consulting, hardware maintenance, and training services, catering to various sectors including healthcare, finance, technology, and government. Citrix markets its products through a network of resellers, distributors, and service providers, ensuring that critical systems remain accessible and secure across different devices and platforms. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix was previously known as Citrus Systems, Inc. before rebranding in 2009.
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