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.
Infrawaves
Series A in 2025
Infrawaves is a next Generation High-Performance Network System.
Infrawaves
Seed Round in 2024
Infrawaves is a next Generation High-Performance Network System.
Arrcus
Venture Round in 2024
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
Cato Networks
Venture Round in 2023
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
Bonnet
Venture Round in 2023
Bonnet Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in charging-as-a-service solutions for electric vehicle drivers. Its platform simplifies the charging experience by enabling users to access a wide network of public chargers through a single application, eliminating the need for separate registrations with individual charging networks. By streamlining the process, Bonnet aims to enhance convenience for both drivers and businesses, facilitating easier and more efficient electric vehicle charging.
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
bloXroute Labs
Series B in 2022
bloXroute Labs, Inc. is a company focused on providing blockchain scalability solutions that enable cryptocurrencies and blockchains to process thousands of transactions per second without requiring protocol changes. Established in 2018 and based in Evanston, Illinois, the company operates a blockchain distribution network that enhances the efficiency of data propagation across all blockchains. By utilizing a global network of servers optimized for performance through advanced techniques like compression and encryption, bloXroute Labs ensures that all nodes can maintain consensus even as transaction volumes soar. This provably neutral platform supports a wide range of blockchains, facilitating improved transaction throughput and addressing scalability challenges at the network layer.
Yunmai Xinlian
Seed Round in 2022
Yunmai Xinlian creates network interconnection chips for large-scale data centers and cloud computing infrastructure, helping users build high-performance network infrastructure with end-network integration to meet the technical challenges of entering the era of digitalization and intelligence.
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.
Bonnet
Venture Round in 2022
Bonnet Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in charging-as-a-service solutions for electric vehicle drivers. Its platform simplifies the charging experience by enabling users to access a wide network of public chargers through a single application, eliminating the need for separate registrations with individual charging networks. By streamlining the process, Bonnet aims to enhance convenience for both drivers and businesses, facilitating easier and more efficient electric vehicle charging.
Socket is a developer of a multichain interoperability platform designed to connect various blockchain networks and facilitate the seamless transfer of assets and information between them. By creating a unified ecosystem, Socket enables developers to construct cross-chain applications that utilize shared liquidity and state across multiple chains. The platform enhances user experience by routing funds through various bridges and decentralized exchanges based on preferences such as fees, speed, and security. This approach simplifies the development process and promotes the efficient operation of multichain applications.
Cato Networks
Series F in 2021
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.
Arrcus
Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.
Cato Networks
Series E in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.
Lunchclub
Series A in 2020
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating introductions for one-on-one meetings, whether for lunch, coffee, or video calls. Its service aims to connect individuals seeking future business partners, team members, or investors, enabling users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their professional goals. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub enhances networking opportunities, allowing clients to support one another in their endeavors.
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.
Cato Networks
Series D in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.
AMD Pensando
Series C in 2019
Pensando Systems, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in distributed computing solutions aimed at enhancing software-defined environments across cloud, compute, networking, storage, and security services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company focuses on transforming existing architectures into secure and high-performance environments suitable for next-generation applications. Pensando's platform has been developed in collaboration with major players in the cloud, enterprise, storage, and telecommunications sectors, and has garnered support through partnerships and investments from prominent companies in the industry.
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
Cato Networks
Series C in 2019
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.
Necto, established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers high-speed, net-neutral internet access to residents in the southeastern neighborhoods of San Francisco. The company also supports local entrepreneurs in providing internet services to their customers by supplying networking equipment, software for operational management and billing, along with ongoing technical support, network management, and monitoring.
Mist Systems
Series C in 2018
Mist Systems, Inc. is a technology company specializing in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through advanced machine learning and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, the company creates intelligent wireless network products that enhance user experiences and allow IT departments to manage networks proactively. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points, network elements, and client mobile devices, along with services such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, and asset visibility. These solutions cater to various industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare. In April 2019, Mist Systems became a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in AI-driven wireless technology.
Drafted
Venture Round in 2017
Drafted Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a network recruiting platform designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. The platform, Drafted, allows businesses to source, qualify, and hire candidates efficiently by leveraging their employee networks for referrals and sourcing. It also offers Layoff Network, which helps laid-off individuals connect with hiring companies through nominations from friends and colleagues. The company's solutions are utilized by recruiters, managers, and employees to track candidates and measure performance, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of hires and support both companies and job seekers in their networking efforts.
Avere Systems
Series E in 2017
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.
SnapRoute
Series A in 2017
SnapRoute, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing an open-source network stack tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and now part of Infoblox Inc., SnapRoute offers a cloud-native network operating system (CN-NOS) built on a microservice architecture with embedded Kubernetes. This innovative approach enables enterprises to utilize commoditized networking hardware with various open Linux operating systems, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional vendor systems. The company's platform allows for full visibility and modularity of network components, facilitating continuous updates and installations without disrupting business operations. By leveraging cloud-native technologies, SnapRoute enhances application deployment speed, improves security and compliance, and simplifies network operations, thereby addressing long-standing challenges in the networking industry.
Mist Systems
Series B in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. is a technology company specializing in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through advanced machine learning and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, the company creates intelligent wireless network products that enhance user experiences and allow IT departments to manage networks proactively. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points, network elements, and client mobile devices, along with services such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, and asset visibility. These solutions cater to various industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare. In April 2019, Mist Systems became a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in AI-driven wireless technology.
Barefoot Networks
Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Mist Systems
Series A in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. is a technology company specializing in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through advanced machine learning and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, the company creates intelligent wireless network products that enhance user experiences and allow IT departments to manage networks proactively. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points, network elements, and client mobile devices, along with services such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, and asset visibility. These solutions cater to various industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare. In April 2019, Mist Systems became a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in AI-driven wireless technology.
SocketPlane
Seed Round in 2016
SocketPlane, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based software development company that specializes in open source software-defined networking. Founded in 2014, the company provides solutions that facilitate the rapid deployment and connection of applications at scale. Its offerings include DevOps-defined networking, which enhances distributed security, application services, and orchestration for Docker and Linux containers. By focusing on transparency and ease of use for developers and network operations teams, SocketPlane aims to simplify the networking landscape in the context of containerized applications. In 2015, SocketPlane became a subsidiary of Docker, Inc., further aligning its innovations with the growing demand for efficient container management and networking solutions.
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.
Drafted
Seed Round in 2015
Drafted Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a network recruiting platform designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. The platform, Drafted, allows businesses to source, qualify, and hire candidates efficiently by leveraging their employee networks for referrals and sourcing. It also offers Layoff Network, which helps laid-off individuals connect with hiring companies through nominations from friends and colleagues. The company's solutions are utilized by recruiters, managers, and employees to track candidates and measure performance, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of hires and support both companies and job seekers in their networking efforts.
Barefoot Networks
Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.
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InnoLight
Series C in 2014
InnoLight Technology is a prominent supplier of high-speed optical transceivers based in China, specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of advanced optical modules, including 10G, 40G, and 100G transceivers. The company emphasizes the development of high-performance optical solutions that feature large capacity, compact size, low power consumption, and cost efficiency. InnoLight's products are integral to various applications, including cloud computing, data centers, data communication, long-distance transmission, and wireless access, ultimately enhancing network efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in April 2008, the company leverages a team of experienced professionals, including returnees from abroad and skilled technical and marketing staff, aiming to combine advanced technology with local talent to establish itself as a world-class optical module manufacturer.
Avere Systems
Series D in 2014
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.
Barefoot Networks
Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, established in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the delivery and management of network services in data centers. Embrane's offerings focus on simplifying the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers. The company provides a range of application-centric virtual network services, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and SSL offload engines, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of network operations.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.
Affirmed Networks
Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.
Pertino, Inc. is a cloud networking software company based in Los Gatos, California, specializing in solutions for distributed enterprises both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011, Pertino enables IT teams to create and manage cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its Cloud Network Engine platform facilitates a network-as-a-service offering, combining cloud power with network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking. Pertino's product suite includes AppScape, a platform for managing network functions as virtual services; SecurityPolicy, which allows for the enforcement of access control policies; and ADConnect, which extends Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, Pertino provides tools such as UsageMonitor for bandwidth tracking and GeoView for device location visualization. With a customer base exceeding 5,000 and a presence in over 70 countries, Pertino is positioned as an innovative alternative to traditional WAN solutions, empowering organizations with enhanced visibility, security, and control over their networks.
LiveU specializes in real-time video streaming solutions for global broadcasters, enabling reliable live video acquisition and distribution across various platforms. Its product portfolio includes field units, encoders, software, decoders, and digital products, catering to diverse industries such as news agencies, sports channels, and online publishers.
Affirmed Networks
Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.
Aerohive Networks
Venture Round in 2012
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions that focuses on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. As a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, the company offers innovative services that enable businesses to transition from traditional copper networks to cloud-based wireless applications, thereby improving workforce productivity. Aerohive's cooperative control architecture eliminates the need for expensive controllers, resulting in cost savings and significant performance improvements, with application performance enhanced up to tenfold. The company is dedicated to providing agile and secure in-sourced services that address the complexities of managing numerous devices, offering a range of access points and wired devices designed around a scalable distributed architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to start small and expand their network capabilities without limitations.
Avere Systems
Series C in 2012
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
Pertino, Inc. is a cloud networking software company based in Los Gatos, California, specializing in solutions for distributed enterprises both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011, Pertino enables IT teams to create and manage cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its Cloud Network Engine platform facilitates a network-as-a-service offering, combining cloud power with network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking. Pertino's product suite includes AppScape, a platform for managing network functions as virtual services; SecurityPolicy, which allows for the enforcement of access control policies; and ADConnect, which extends Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, Pertino provides tools such as UsageMonitor for bandwidth tracking and GeoView for device location visualization. With a customer base exceeding 5,000 and a presence in over 70 countries, Pertino is positioned as an innovative alternative to traditional WAN solutions, empowering organizations with enhanced visibility, security, and control over their networks.
WeFi
Venture Round in 2012
WeFi is a mobile data analytics company that specializes in providing insights into app usage, user engagement, and behavior patterns. Utilizing its patented technology and the industry's largest mobile usage database, which processes billions of records daily, WeFi delivers valuable business intelligence to various clients, including wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, and application developers. This information helps these businesses enhance user experiences, optimize network performance, predict data consumption trends, understand consumer behavior, and devise more effective marketing strategies. By focusing on Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile big data analytics, WeFi aims to empower its clients with the tools necessary to make informed decisions and improve their services.
Infinio
Seed Round in 2012
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, established in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the delivery and management of network services in data centers. Embrane's offerings focus on simplifying the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers. The company provides a range of application-centric virtual network services, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and SSL offload engines, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of network operations.
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed for software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company develops networking solutions that enhance application performance and facilitate the building of private, public, and hybrid cloud networks. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools, ranging from hardware to management and application integrations, which allow cloud builders to operate with greater efficiency and responsiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company since June 2018. The firm has established a strategic partnership with Decision Lab, LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering optimized networking solutions.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
Friend.ly
Series A in 2011
Friend.ly is a social Q&A platform designed to facilitate self-expression in a fun and meaningful way. It allows users to engage with a community by answering a variety of site-generated questions that are personally relevant to them. Upon logging in, users can explore questions, respond to others, and provide compliments on answers, fostering a positive environment for sharing thoughts and experiences. The platform aims to help individuals create a more accurate online profile while encouraging deeper connections with friends and acquaintances. Through its engaging approach, Friend.ly serves as a tool for users to better understand themselves and the people around them.
Aerohive Networks
Series D in 2011
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions that focuses on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. As a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, the company offers innovative services that enable businesses to transition from traditional copper networks to cloud-based wireless applications, thereby improving workforce productivity. Aerohive's cooperative control architecture eliminates the need for expensive controllers, resulting in cost savings and significant performance improvements, with application performance enhanced up to tenfold. The company is dedicated to providing agile and secure in-sourced services that address the complexities of managing numerous devices, offering a range of access points and wired devices designed around a scalable distributed architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to start small and expand their network capabilities without limitations.
Nicira Networks
Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the transition of data centers to cloud infrastructure by virtualizing networking capabilities. Founded by leading researchers from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company aims to accelerate the adoption of elastic, scale-out data centers. Nicira's flagship product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical environment, enabling better control and management of logical networks. With a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs in networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is positioned to drive innovation in the field of cloud infrastructure.
Skybox Security
Debt Financing in 2011
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.
Skybox Security
Series D in 2009
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
WeFi is a mobile data analytics company that specializes in providing insights into app usage, user engagement, and behavior patterns. Utilizing its patented technology and the industry's largest mobile usage database, which processes billions of records daily, WeFi delivers valuable business intelligence to various clients, including wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, and application developers. This information helps these businesses enhance user experiences, optimize network performance, predict data consumption trends, understand consumer behavior, and devise more effective marketing strategies. By focusing on Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile big data analytics, WeFi aims to empower its clients with the tools necessary to make informed decisions and improve their services.
Provigent
Series E in 2008
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company develops a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission systems and the PVG610X SoC, which enables the transmission and reception of two orthogonally polarized signals at the same RF carrier frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband wireless systems. The company also provides development kits, such as the PVG9610, to support the creation of systems based on its SoCs, as well as the PVG350MDK modem development kit for wireless point-to-point applications. Provigent's products are utilized in various applications, including cellular/WiMAX backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing advanced rack I/O gateway systems for enterprise data centers. These systems enhance resource sharing and I/O virtualization, facilitating low-latency messaging and high-bandwidth interconnectivity between servers. Aprius provides innovative solutions that enable the virtualization of PCI Express resources, allowing them to be managed, provisioned, and consolidated as a single resource pool. Additionally, the company offers Computational Acceleration systems that deliver PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, which can be dynamically allocated to server hosts within a cluster. Through these technologies, Aprius aims to improve operational efficiency and performance in modern data centers.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.
Aerohive Networks
Series B in 2007
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions that focuses on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. As a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, the company offers innovative services that enable businesses to transition from traditional copper networks to cloud-based wireless applications, thereby improving workforce productivity. Aerohive's cooperative control architecture eliminates the need for expensive controllers, resulting in cost savings and significant performance improvements, with application performance enhanced up to tenfold. The company is dedicated to providing agile and secure in-sourced services that address the complexities of managing numerous devices, offering a range of access points and wired devices designed around a scalable distributed architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to start small and expand their network capabilities without limitations.
WeFi is a mobile data analytics company that specializes in providing insights into app usage, user engagement, and behavior patterns. Utilizing its patented technology and the industry's largest mobile usage database, which processes billions of records daily, WeFi delivers valuable business intelligence to various clients, including wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, and application developers. This information helps these businesses enhance user experiences, optimize network performance, predict data consumption trends, understand consumer behavior, and devise more effective marketing strategies. By focusing on Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile big data analytics, WeFi aims to empower its clients with the tools necessary to make informed decisions and improve their services.
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing advanced rack I/O gateway systems for enterprise data centers. These systems enhance resource sharing and I/O virtualization, facilitating low-latency messaging and high-bandwidth interconnectivity between servers. Aprius provides innovative solutions that enable the virtualization of PCI Express resources, allowing them to be managed, provisioned, and consolidated as a single resource pool. Additionally, the company offers Computational Acceleration systems that deliver PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, which can be dynamically allocated to server hosts within a cluster. Through these technologies, Aprius aims to improve operational efficiency and performance in modern data centers.
Ellacoya Networks
Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Aerohive Networks
Series A in 2006
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions that focuses on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. As a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, the company offers innovative services that enable businesses to transition from traditional copper networks to cloud-based wireless applications, thereby improving workforce productivity. Aerohive's cooperative control architecture eliminates the need for expensive controllers, resulting in cost savings and significant performance improvements, with application performance enhanced up to tenfold. The company is dedicated to providing agile and secure in-sourced services that address the complexities of managing numerous devices, offering a range of access points and wired devices designed around a scalable distributed architecture. This flexibility allows organizations to start small and expand their network capabilities without limitations.
Identity Engines
Series B in 2006
Identity Engines develops identity-based solutions designed to secure enterprise networks. Its flagship product, the Ignition server, serves as a network identity management device that centralizes and streamlines access control across various systems. The company also provides the Ignition Portal, which enables web authentication to support network access control for diverse guest and visitor devices, operating systems, and browsers. Additionally, Identity Engines offers the Ignition Posture for endpoint posture checking, the Ignition Guest Manager to secure network services for vendors and partners, and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution that simplifies secure wireless and wired deployments. Originally acquired by Avaya in 2008, Identity Engines is now part of Extreme Networks following Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.
Skybox Security
Series D in 2006
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.
Riverbed Technology
Venture Round in 2006
Riverbed Technology is a developer of network and application performance software that caters to various industries, including government, oil and gas, financial services, and retail. The company's platform enables enterprises to visualize, optimize, remediate, and accelerate network performance for diverse applications. By enhancing visibility and performance across networks, applications, and end-user devices, Riverbed helps organizations maximize employee productivity and leverage IT for greater operational agility. Additionally, the platform supports business objectives by mitigating cybersecurity risks and improving the digital experience, allowing clients to capitalize on their cloud and digital investments effectively.
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing advanced rack I/O gateway systems for enterprise data centers. These systems enhance resource sharing and I/O virtualization, facilitating low-latency messaging and high-bandwidth interconnectivity between servers. Aprius provides innovative solutions that enable the virtualization of PCI Express resources, allowing them to be managed, provisioned, and consolidated as a single resource pool. Additionally, the company offers Computational Acceleration systems that deliver PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, which can be dynamically allocated to server hosts within a cluster. Through these technologies, Aprius aims to improve operational efficiency and performance in modern data centers.
Personeta
Series D in 2005
Personeta, Inc. is a provider of converged communication solutions for service providers both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products including TappS NSC, a service creation and execution platform that facilitates the implementation of converged communication services. Additionally, it provides Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a unified entity, and Converged Life, a suite that enables service providers to create diverse service combinations under a single application umbrella. Personeta also offers a Next Generation IN solution that comprises a suite of applications designed to work with TappS NSC. The company's services are applicable in areas such as fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services, serving both business and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, Personeta is based in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Identity Engines
Series A in 2005
Identity Engines develops identity-based solutions designed to secure enterprise networks. Its flagship product, the Ignition server, serves as a network identity management device that centralizes and streamlines access control across various systems. The company also provides the Ignition Portal, which enables web authentication to support network access control for diverse guest and visitor devices, operating systems, and browsers. Additionally, Identity Engines offers the Ignition Posture for endpoint posture checking, the Ignition Guest Manager to secure network services for vendors and partners, and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution that simplifies secure wireless and wired deployments. Originally acquired by Avaya in 2008, Identity Engines is now part of Extreme Networks following Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Coherent | Nufern
Venture Round in 2005
Coherent | Nufern is a telecommunications company that specializes in the manufacturing of application-specific optical fibers. The company produces a range of fibers, including earth-doped fibers for lasers and amplifiers, gyroscope fibers, and polarization-maintaining fibers suitable for aerospace applications. Additionally, Coherent | Nufern offers extreme duty and radiation-hard fibers, photosensitive fibers, and single-mode fibers. The company also develops engineered fiber laser and amplifier modules for scientific applications and original equipment manufacturer integration, along with complete fiber laser systems designed for a variety of uses.
Traverse Networks
Series B in 2005
Traverse Networks is a leading supplier of enhanced voice services technology to communications service providers in the US. With unique and highly scalable technology, Traverse Networks helps partners generate new revenue streams by complementing existing products or enabling the creation of new enhanced services.
Personeta
Series C in 2004
Personeta, Inc. is a provider of converged communication solutions for service providers both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products including TappS NSC, a service creation and execution platform that facilitates the implementation of converged communication services. Additionally, it provides Converged Office, which allows service providers to manage various communication devices as a unified entity, and Converged Life, a suite that enables service providers to create diverse service combinations under a single application umbrella. Personeta also offers a Next Generation IN solution that comprises a suite of applications designed to work with TappS NSC. The company's services are applicable in areas such as fixed-mobile convergence, voice call continuity, and location-based services, serving both business and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, Personeta is based in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Skybox Security
Series C in 2004
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2004
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Skybox Security
Series B in 2004
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.
Riverbed Technology
Series B in 2004
Riverbed Technology is a developer of network and application performance software that caters to various industries, including government, oil and gas, financial services, and retail. The company's platform enables enterprises to visualize, optimize, remediate, and accelerate network performance for diverse applications. By enhancing visibility and performance across networks, applications, and end-user devices, Riverbed helps organizations maximize employee productivity and leverage IT for greater operational agility. Additionally, the platform supports business objectives by mitigating cybersecurity risks and improving the digital experience, allowing clients to capitalize on their cloud and digital investments effectively.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Riverbed Technology
Series A in 2003
Riverbed Technology is a developer of network and application performance software that caters to various industries, including government, oil and gas, financial services, and retail. The company's platform enables enterprises to visualize, optimize, remediate, and accelerate network performance for diverse applications. By enhancing visibility and performance across networks, applications, and end-user devices, Riverbed helps organizations maximize employee productivity and leverage IT for greater operational agility. Additionally, the platform supports business objectives by mitigating cybersecurity risks and improving the digital experience, allowing clients to capitalize on their cloud and digital investments effectively.
Filanet makes networking hardware for small to medium-sized businesses or for remote offices of larger business. The gear provides services such as Internet routing, VPNs (virtual private networks) and firewall security.
Lane15 Software
Series B in 2001
Lane15 Software offers software for the development, testing, and deployment of InfiniBand Architecture in corporate networks.
Lane15 Software offers enterprise data centers with Lane15 Fabric Manager, a fabric management software solution. It also offers Lane15 Application Enabler, a software solution that enables its users to run their existing database applications over an InfiniBand subnet.
Lane15 Software was acquired by InfiniSwitch Corporation in March 2003.
Lane15 Software was founded in 2000 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Ellacoya Networks
Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Kenamea Inc.
Series C in 2001
Kenamea, Inc. develops web services integration software that supports the exchange of information between different applications. The company’s product portfolio includes server software, which transforms business documents saved in proprietary form into a format that is recognized by different software applications.
Users can use Kenamea’s software to interact with others through personal computers, wireless PDAs, and telephones; listen to the radio and watch television via the internet; and create and distribute interactive applications.
Kenamea was founded in 1999 in San Francisco, California with additional offices in New York, Tokyo, and Japan. The company was acquired by SciVantage on November 29, 2006.
Oresis Communications
Venture Round in 2001
Oresis Communications designs and develops switching systems for carrying voice and data signals on the same telecommunications network. It offers ISIS-700 OmniService Switch, which enables carriers and service providers to migrate circuit and packet switched networks to a single backbone; and ISIS-700 Integrated OmniService Switch, which is a multiservice switch equipment that switches multiple voice, data, Internet, and video services in a single system.
The company is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
Ellacoya Networks
Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
SiteSmith
Series C in 2000
SiteSmith is a provider of internet infrastructure management services, catering to both start-ups and established e-businesses. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company specializes in building and operating reliable, scalable, and secure internet sites. SiteSmith offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes website development, network management, systems management, and hosting solutions. Additionally, it automates critical processes such as security, monitoring, backup, and redundancy, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage complex internet sites and services on an outsourced basis. The company’s 24/7 monitoring and security services further enhance the reliability and safety of its clients' online operations. SiteSmith was acquired by AboveNet.