Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 1976 that provides capital to consumer and technology companies across the United States. It funds seed through growth-stage ventures in sectors including computer hardware, software, big data, fintech, and healthcare, as well as related areas such as life sciences technology and smart cloud infrastructure. Based in San Francisco, the firm pursues a market-driven approach to identify opportunities and supports portfolio companies through multiple stages of development. Menlo Ventures emphasizes backing capital-efficient businesses with potential to disrupt large markets and maintains an active role in the companies it supports, alongside a track record of notable investments in diverse technology and consumer sectors. The firm seeks opportunities in early and growth-stage companies across the technology spectrum and strives to partner with teams delivering innovative products and services.

Michelle Aguinis

Investor

Aunkur Arya

Venture Partner

Croom Beatty

Partner

Sam Borja

Investor

Shawn Carolan

Partner

Past deals in Networking

Affinity

Series C in 2021
Affinity, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in relationship intelligence solutions, enhancing traditional customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Affinity leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to help enterprises optimize their networks and improve deal flow. The platform allows teams to visualize their relationship graphs, facilitating access to crucial introductions with decision-makers and streamlining pipeline management. Affinity's features include automatic data capture, email detection, collaboration tools, and reminders, all designed to simplify contact management and enhance team productivity. By reducing reliance on spreadsheets and providing real-time updates, Affinity aims to maximize the value of networks for both startups and investors. The company has secured significant funding to support its growth and development.

Fractal 5

Seed Round in 2021
Fractal 5 is a company founded in 2020 by Gudmundur Hafsteinsson, focused on developing a social media platform that integrates social networking with practical utility. The platform facilitates interaction and connection among users, allowing them to stay updated and engage effectively. By providing tools for both users and creators, Fractal 5 aims to enhance network growth and foster productive relationships within its community.

Rafay Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Rafay Systems develops a platform that enables companies to deploy performance-sensitive workloads closer to end users. Their flagship solution, Programmable Edge, allows businesses to run custom logic at the Internet edge. The company's products facilitate the creation, deployment, operation, monitoring, upgrading, and retirement of Kubernetes clusters across diverse regions, clouds, and environments. Rafay Systems' solutions are utilized in multi-region, multi-cloud, and hybrid app deployments, powering rapid-launch test automation for development and quality assurance, delivering consistent customer experiences, operating SaaS applications in customer environments, reducing DevOps complexity through lifecycle automation, enabling IoT and CX apps in retail settings, modernizing factory operations with IoT and CX apps, and supporting app deployments in 5G/MEC environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Rafay Systems serves notable clients such as Verizon, MoneyGram, and Guardant Health.

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.

Veriflow

Series A in 2016
Veriflow is a technology company that focuses on enhancing network security and reliability through formal verification of network infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veriflow employs continuous network verification technology to predict potential outages and vulnerabilities before they can impact business operations. This proactive approach allows IT teams to maintain secure and resilient networks by identifying and addressing issues quickly, often in just a few clicks. Supported by notable investors such as New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Veriflow is dedicated to ensuring that enterprises can effectively manage their network performance and security.

vArmour Networks

Series D in 2016
vArmour Networks provides software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers worldwide. It offers SDSec, a network-based security enforcement layer for cloud computing environments, and a multi-cloud security architecture. The company separates the security control plane from the enforcement plane to enhance security in hybrid cloud infrastructure.

NodePrime

Seed Round in 2015
NodePrime is a developer of data center infrastructure software that caters to service providers, SaaS companies, and online gaming enterprises. The company specializes in providing infrastructure platforms designed to support the reliable operation of extensive IT infrastructures, particularly those involving massive cloud deployments that encompass thousands of nodes. By focusing on scalability and efficiency, NodePrime enables its clients to manage their complex technological needs effectively.

Neumob

Seed Round in 2015
Neumob develops technology to enhance the speed, reliability, and performance of mobile applications globally. Its flagship product, Neumob Accelerator, is a software development kit that utilizes machine learning-driven protocols and wide area network (WAN) acceleration features to optimize mobile app performance on various networks, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. The technology analyzes traffic and routing conditions in real-time to find the fastest route between user content and customers. Neumob's solutions help application owners reduce errors and timeouts by up to 90%, ensuring faster load times and improved reliability. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Neumob was acquired by Cloudflare in November 2017.

Pluribus Networks

Series D in 2015
Pluribus Networks specializes in open networking software for modern data centers. Its Linux-based Netvisor ONE operating system and Adaptive Cloud Fabric architecture deliver simplified networking with white box economics using open hardware from partners like Dell EMC, D-Link Systems, Edgecore, and Pluribus' own Freedom Series switches.

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.

vArmour Networks

Series B in 2013
vArmour Networks provides software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers worldwide. It offers SDSec, a network-based security enforcement layer for cloud computing environments, and a multi-cloud security architecture. The company separates the security control plane from the enforcement plane to enhance security in hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Talari Networks

Series D in 2013
Talari Networks is a developer of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. The company offers proprietary technology that allows enterprises to combine various sources of public WAN bandwidth, delivering consistent performance that rivals traditional MPLS networks at significantly lower costs. Talari's patented SD-WAN solution monitors network conditions in real-time, re-routing traffic to the most optimal pathways to ensure high reliability and performance across applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing performance challenges associated with public WANs, Talari enables businesses to achieve considerable reductions in their monthly WAN expenses, ranging from 40 to 90 percent.

NodePrime

Seed Round in 2013
NodePrime is a developer of data center infrastructure software that caters to service providers, SaaS companies, and online gaming enterprises. The company specializes in providing infrastructure platforms designed to support the reliable operation of extensive IT infrastructures, particularly those involving massive cloud deployments that encompass thousands of nodes. By focusing on scalability and efficiency, NodePrime enables its clients to manage their complex technological needs effectively.

EdgeCast Networks

Series D in 2013
EdgeCast Networks is a content delivery network (CDN) that specializes in accelerating and delivering both static and dynamic content to users globally. The company has expanded its offerings to include front-end optimization, DNS services, and eCommerce solutions, positioning itself as a comprehensive web performance provider. With a diverse clientele that includes major brands like Yahoo!, Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter, WordPress, and Hulu, EdgeCast supports approximately 6,000 customers and handles around 6% of the world's Internet traffic. The company's innovative services cater to various media content delivery needs, including cloud security and video streaming, establishing it as a leader in the industry.

Talari Networks

Series C in 2013
Talari Networks is a developer of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. The company offers proprietary technology that allows enterprises to combine various sources of public WAN bandwidth, delivering consistent performance that rivals traditional MPLS networks at significantly lower costs. Talari's patented SD-WAN solution monitors network conditions in real-time, re-routing traffic to the most optimal pathways to ensure high reliability and performance across applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing performance challenges associated with public WANs, Talari enables businesses to achieve considerable reductions in their monthly WAN expenses, ranging from 40 to 90 percent.

Pluribus Networks

Series C in 2012
Pluribus Networks specializes in open networking software for modern data centers. Its Linux-based Netvisor ONE operating system and Adaptive Cloud Fabric architecture deliver simplified networking with white box economics using open hardware from partners like Dell EMC, D-Link Systems, Edgecore, and Pluribus' own Freedom Series switches.

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.

Backplane

Series A in 2012
Backplane is a platform designed to facilitate connections among individuals who share common interests. Its initial community, LittleMonsters.com, centered around Lady Gaga, has grown to nearly one million members. The company emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between consumers and brands, aiming to foster authentic communities. Backplane advocates for the development of niche social networks that serve specific purposes, rather than a singular, overarching network. By partnering with leading brands, Backplane seeks to create environments where members can engage more deeply and purposefully.

Talari Networks

Venture Round in 2012
Talari Networks is a developer of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. The company offers proprietary technology that allows enterprises to combine various sources of public WAN bandwidth, delivering consistent performance that rivals traditional MPLS networks at significantly lower costs. Talari's patented SD-WAN solution monitors network conditions in real-time, re-routing traffic to the most optimal pathways to ensure high reliability and performance across applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing performance challenges associated with public WANs, Talari enables businesses to achieve considerable reductions in their monthly WAN expenses, ranging from 40 to 90 percent.

Backplane

Angel Round in 2011
Backplane is a platform designed to facilitate connections among individuals who share common interests. Its initial community, LittleMonsters.com, centered around Lady Gaga, has grown to nearly one million members. The company emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between consumers and brands, aiming to foster authentic communities. Backplane advocates for the development of niche social networks that serve specific purposes, rather than a singular, overarching network. By partnering with leading brands, Backplane seeks to create environments where members can engage more deeply and purposefully.

Talari Networks

Series B in 2010
Talari Networks is a developer of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. The company offers proprietary technology that allows enterprises to combine various sources of public WAN bandwidth, delivering consistent performance that rivals traditional MPLS networks at significantly lower costs. Talari's patented SD-WAN solution monitors network conditions in real-time, re-routing traffic to the most optimal pathways to ensure high reliability and performance across applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing performance challenges associated with public WANs, Talari enables businesses to achieve considerable reductions in their monthly WAN expenses, ranging from 40 to 90 percent.

Avere Systems

Series B in 2010
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.

EdgeCast Networks

Series C in 2010
EdgeCast Networks is a content delivery network (CDN) that specializes in accelerating and delivering both static and dynamic content to users globally. The company has expanded its offerings to include front-end optimization, DNS services, and eCommerce solutions, positioning itself as a comprehensive web performance provider. With a diverse clientele that includes major brands like Yahoo!, Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter, WordPress, and Hulu, EdgeCast supports approximately 6,000 customers and handles around 6% of the world's Internet traffic. The company's innovative services cater to various media content delivery needs, including cloud security and video streaming, establishing it as a leader in the industry.

Readyforce

Series A in 2010
Readyforce is a professional networking platform tailored specifically for college students, enabling them to connect with peers, mentors, and alumni while sharing career-related content and resources. Students can discover relevant events, seek guidance, and engage in discussions around career opportunities. For companies, Readyforce serves as an effective tool for reaching top college talent across the United States. Businesses can create detailed profiles, post job openings and internships, and promote events to attract students. The platform also allows companies to communicate directly with students based on specific criteria such as school and major, facilitating targeted outreach for scholarships, competitions, and brand engagement. Readyforce is designed to streamline the recruitment process and enhance talent community building, offering a free membership to all users.

Cavium

Post in 2009
Cavium Networks is a developer of semiconductor processors focused on networking, communications, and storage solutions. The company designs, develops, and markets high-performance semiconductor products that facilitate intelligent and secure networking, allowing customers to create application-aware and content-aware equipment. These products are capable of securely processing voice, video, and data traffic at high speeds. Cavium sells its offerings directly and through contract manufacturing organizations and distributors, serving clients in various sectors, including networking, wireless, storage, and electronic equipment, primarily in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The company has established collaborations with firms like Aricent Inc. to enhance LTE eNodeB solutions and has agreements with Atheros Communications Inc. and Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. to improve HD video transmission and distribution technologies for flat panel displays.

Firetide

Series E in 2009
Firetide specializes in wireless mesh networking technology, delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity for various applications such as security, surveillance, transportation, and industrial automation. Its solutions eliminate the need for traditional fiber optic cables, reducing installation time and costs.

Avere Systems

Series A in 2009
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.

Rivulet Communications

Series C in 2009
Rivulet Communications provides data transport solutions to medical, government, and enterprise clients. Leveraging existing IP networks, Rivulet provides video communication for patient care and contact between physicians. Other applications for a broader customer base include VoIP, TDM, video, and satellite for bring their information sharing to a different level.

RNA Networks

Series A in 2009
RNA Networks specializes in providing innovative data center infrastructure services designed to enhance business performance. The company’s Memory Virtualization Platform (MVP) transforms memory into a shared network resource, enabling applications to run more efficiently without requiring changes to existing software. RNA Networks' products are compatible with commodity hardware and optimize the use of existing data center resources. This approach not only accelerates application performance in various environments but also supports critical functions such as data analytics, business intelligence, and customer relationship management. By reducing dependency on traditional data center infrastructure, RNA Networks helps clients achieve their operational capacity and performance objectives.

Talari Networks

Series A in 2009
Talari Networks is a developer of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. The company offers proprietary technology that allows enterprises to combine various sources of public WAN bandwidth, delivering consistent performance that rivals traditional MPLS networks at significantly lower costs. Talari's patented SD-WAN solution monitors network conditions in real-time, re-routing traffic to the most optimal pathways to ensure high reliability and performance across applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. By addressing performance challenges associated with public WANs, Talari enables businesses to achieve considerable reductions in their monthly WAN expenses, ranging from 40 to 90 percent.

Aprius

Series B in 2008
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.

Parascale

Series A in 2008
Parascale is a developer of cloud storage software that consolidates disk storage across multiple standard Linux servers, creating a highly scalable storage cloud. This innovative solution supports standard file-access protocols such as NFS, HTTP, and FTP, enabling users to access vast storage capacities with parallel throughput. Parascale's deployments can begin with several terabytes and seamlessly scale to several petabytes within a single namespace, allowing for configurable redundancy as specified by the administrator. The system is designed for efficient management, enabling a single administrator to oversee hundreds of servers while automatically balancing load and capacity across nodes. In addition to its core cloud storage offerings, Parascale also provides solutions for video-on-demand, document archiving, online backup, and video surveillance.

Neterion

Series E in 2008
Neterion, Inc. specializes in providing 10 gigabit Ethernet hardware and software solutions designed to address networking challenges. The company's flagship products include the Xframe V-NIC line of 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and dual port 10GbE network adapters, which facilitate high-speed connectivity for server and storage systems. These solutions are particularly beneficial for virtualizing I/O intensive applications across both legacy and future SR-IOV compliant systems. Neterion's products find applications in diverse fields such as oil and gas exploration, bioscience, genome mapping, grid computing, nanotechnology research, financial analysis, defense simulations, weather forecasting, and data mining. The company serves various industries, including data centers, oil and gas, and media and entertainment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Neterion also maintains an office in Ottawa, Canada.

Jobfox

Series C in 2008
Jobfox is an innovative job search and career networking platform that redefines the traditional job board model by prioritizing the promotion of job candidates over job listings. It offers users personal-branding pages that highlight their unique skills, career aspirations, and work styles. Utilizing intelligent job-fit technology, Jobfox matches candidates with potential employers based on their profiles. The platform enhances communication between job seekers and employers through features like a Resume Tracker, which alerts candidates via mobile text when their resumes are viewed. Additionally, Jobfox ensures a safe job-search experience with its strict no-scam policy, which filters out fraudulent job postings that are common on many free career sites. The ability to share profiles on social media and to indicate online availability for instant messaging further distinguishes Jobfox as a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking to connect with corporate recruiters and enhance their career opportunities.

Firetide

Series D in 2007
Firetide specializes in wireless mesh networking technology, delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity for various applications such as security, surveillance, transportation, and industrial automation. Its solutions eliminate the need for traditional fiber optic cables, reducing installation time and costs.

Quellan

Series C in 2007
Quellan, Inc. is a designer and developer of analog signal processing and radio frequency noise cancellation integrated circuits (IC) based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in creating innovative solutions for various markets, including automotive, computing, data centers, storage, consumer electronics, and wireless applications. Quellan's product offerings include noise cancellers that detect and counteract unwanted noise in signal paths, system developer kits for mobile television and GPS, quad and single lane extenders for maintaining analog signal integrity in data center equipment, as well as evaluation boards, cable modules, and active cables. These products are utilized in a range of applications, such as active cables, linecards, backplanes, and mobile television systems. As of 2009, Quellan operates as a subsidiary of Intersil Corp.

Matisse Networks

Series C in 2007
Matisse Networks, Inc. provides optical burst switching solutions for metro Ethernet optical transport networks. The company offers EtherBurst, a packet WDM system for scaling metro and campus networks. Its EtherBurst comprises SX-1000 Ethernet service nodes that serve as a local Ethernet switch and on-ramp to the packet WDM photonic layer; PX-1000 photonic nodes that are deployed in a metro ring and provide an automated optical layer; and MatisseView management system that provides access to optical and packet service management software. The company’s products enable solutions for service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. Matisse Networks, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

newScale

Series D in 2007
newScale, established in 1999 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in enterprise IT and cloud computing software. Its core offering is a self-service platform that enables IT organizations and service providers to create a user-friendly storefront for both desktop and data center services, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments. With over two million users globally, newScale's software facilitates on-demand provisioning of applications, compute, storage, and network resources, streamlining IT service management and supporting cloud computing initiatives.

Adomo

Series A in 2007
Adomo, Inc. is a messaging solutions provider that specializes in integrating its technology into the telephony and data networks of enterprises. Founded in 1999 and based in Cupertino, California, the company offers a range of services including pre-installation project management, implementation, and custom speech tuning and voice applications. Adomo serves various industries, including financial, legal, healthcare, and manufacturing. As of 2009, Adomo operates as a subsidiary of Avaya Inc.

WiQuest Communications

Series C in 2007
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.

Bluesocket

Series C in 2007
Bluesocket is a company that specializes in providing secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. It offers products and support designed to enhance wireless network infrastructure for desktops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications. By unifying secure wireless LAN with SIP-based enterprise VoIP, Bluesocket enables organizations to create robust and efficient wireless networks that support a wide range of communication and operational needs. Its focus on enterprise mobility solutions positions the company as a key player in the development of innovative connectivity products in the marketplace.

Rivulet Communications

Series B in 2007
Rivulet Communications provides data transport solutions to medical, government, and enterprise clients. Leveraging existing IP networks, Rivulet provides video communication for patient care and contact between physicians. Other applications for a broader customer base include VoIP, TDM, video, and satellite for bring their information sharing to a different level.

KeyEye Communications

Venture Round in 2006
KeyEye Communications, Inc. went out of business. KeyEye Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides connectivity solutions on structured copper twisted pair cables. It offers 10Gbps Ethernet transceivers that deliver 10GBASE-T connectivity over data center cable reaches. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California. KeyEye Communications, Inc. has product design centers in San Jose, California; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

KeyEye Communications

Series B in 2006
KeyEye Communications, Inc. went out of business. KeyEye Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides connectivity solutions on structured copper twisted pair cables. It offers 10Gbps Ethernet transceivers that deliver 10GBASE-T connectivity over data center cable reaches. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California. KeyEye Communications, Inc. has product design centers in San Jose, California; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Matisse Networks

Series B in 2006
Matisse Networks, Inc. provides optical burst switching solutions for metro Ethernet optical transport networks. The company offers EtherBurst, a packet WDM system for scaling metro and campus networks. Its EtherBurst comprises SX-1000 Ethernet service nodes that serve as a local Ethernet switch and on-ramp to the packet WDM photonic layer; PX-1000 photonic nodes that are deployed in a metro ring and provide an automated optical layer; and MatisseView management system that provides access to optical and packet service management software. The company’s products enable solutions for service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. Matisse Networks, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Jobfox

Series B in 2006
Jobfox is an innovative job search and career networking platform that redefines the traditional job board model by prioritizing the promotion of job candidates over job listings. It offers users personal-branding pages that highlight their unique skills, career aspirations, and work styles. Utilizing intelligent job-fit technology, Jobfox matches candidates with potential employers based on their profiles. The platform enhances communication between job seekers and employers through features like a Resume Tracker, which alerts candidates via mobile text when their resumes are viewed. Additionally, Jobfox ensures a safe job-search experience with its strict no-scam policy, which filters out fraudulent job postings that are common on many free career sites. The ability to share profiles on social media and to indicate online availability for instant messaging further distinguishes Jobfox as a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking to connect with corporate recruiters and enhance their career opportunities.

WiQuest Communications

Series B in 2006
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.

Visible Path

Series B in 2006
Visible Path is a provider of online business networking solutions that enables individuals and organizations to map and manage their professional social networks. Unlike traditional platforms, Visible Path emphasizes the strength of relationships over mere contact volume, allowing users to create more meaningful connections. The company utilizes a Microsoft Outlook plugin to track interactions, such as emails and meetings, to assess the relationship strength between contacts. This approach aims to build a network of contacts that are relevant and engaged, reducing the prevalence of unproductive connections. Although currently reliant on Outlook for data, Visible Path is exploring additional methods to enhance relationship tracking, including analyzing phone calls and instant messages. The company also fosters collaborations with various organizations, including D&B and Salesforce.com, to expand its capabilities and improve user access to valuable business connections.

Neterion

Series D in 2006
Neterion, Inc. specializes in providing 10 gigabit Ethernet hardware and software solutions designed to address networking challenges. The company's flagship products include the Xframe V-NIC line of 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and dual port 10GbE network adapters, which facilitate high-speed connectivity for server and storage systems. These solutions are particularly beneficial for virtualizing I/O intensive applications across both legacy and future SR-IOV compliant systems. Neterion's products find applications in diverse fields such as oil and gas exploration, bioscience, genome mapping, grid computing, nanotechnology research, financial analysis, defense simulations, weather forecasting, and data mining. The company serves various industries, including data centers, oil and gas, and media and entertainment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Neterion also maintains an office in Ottawa, Canada.

Bluesocket

Venture Round in 2006
Bluesocket is a company that specializes in providing secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. It offers products and support designed to enhance wireless network infrastructure for desktops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications. By unifying secure wireless LAN with SIP-based enterprise VoIP, Bluesocket enables organizations to create robust and efficient wireless networks that support a wide range of communication and operational needs. Its focus on enterprise mobility solutions positions the company as a key player in the development of innovative connectivity products in the marketplace.

Movaz Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Adomo

Series C in 2005
Adomo, Inc. is a messaging solutions provider that specializes in integrating its technology into the telephony and data networks of enterprises. Founded in 1999 and based in Cupertino, California, the company offers a range of services including pre-installation project management, implementation, and custom speech tuning and voice applications. Adomo serves various industries, including financial, legal, healthcare, and manufacturing. As of 2009, Adomo operates as a subsidiary of Avaya Inc.

Quellan

Series B in 2005
Quellan, Inc. is a designer and developer of analog signal processing and radio frequency noise cancellation integrated circuits (IC) based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in creating innovative solutions for various markets, including automotive, computing, data centers, storage, consumer electronics, and wireless applications. Quellan's product offerings include noise cancellers that detect and counteract unwanted noise in signal paths, system developer kits for mobile television and GPS, quad and single lane extenders for maintaining analog signal integrity in data center equipment, as well as evaluation boards, cable modules, and active cables. These products are utilized in a range of applications, such as active cables, linecards, backplanes, and mobile television systems. As of 2009, Quellan operates as a subsidiary of Intersil Corp.

Big Bear Networks

Series D in 2005
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

newScale

Series C in 2005
newScale, established in 1999 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in enterprise IT and cloud computing software. Its core offering is a self-service platform that enables IT organizations and service providers to create a user-friendly storefront for both desktop and data center services, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments. With over two million users globally, newScale's software facilitates on-demand provisioning of applications, compute, storage, and network resources, streamlining IT service management and supporting cloud computing initiatives.

Bluesocket

Series B in 2005
Bluesocket is a company that specializes in providing secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. It offers products and support designed to enhance wireless network infrastructure for desktops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications. By unifying secure wireless LAN with SIP-based enterprise VoIP, Bluesocket enables organizations to create robust and efficient wireless networks that support a wide range of communication and operational needs. Its focus on enterprise mobility solutions positions the company as a key player in the development of innovative connectivity products in the marketplace.

Cavium

Series D in 2004
Cavium Networks is a developer of semiconductor processors focused on networking, communications, and storage solutions. The company designs, develops, and markets high-performance semiconductor products that facilitate intelligent and secure networking, allowing customers to create application-aware and content-aware equipment. These products are capable of securely processing voice, video, and data traffic at high speeds. Cavium sells its offerings directly and through contract manufacturing organizations and distributors, serving clients in various sectors, including networking, wireless, storage, and electronic equipment, primarily in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The company has established collaborations with firms like Aricent Inc. to enhance LTE eNodeB solutions and has agreements with Atheros Communications Inc. and Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. to improve HD video transmission and distribution technologies for flat panel displays.

WiQuest Communications

Series A in 2004
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.

Neterion

Series C in 2004
Neterion, Inc. specializes in providing 10 gigabit Ethernet hardware and software solutions designed to address networking challenges. The company's flagship products include the Xframe V-NIC line of 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and dual port 10GbE network adapters, which facilitate high-speed connectivity for server and storage systems. These solutions are particularly beneficial for virtualizing I/O intensive applications across both legacy and future SR-IOV compliant systems. Neterion's products find applications in diverse fields such as oil and gas exploration, bioscience, genome mapping, grid computing, nanotechnology research, financial analysis, defense simulations, weather forecasting, and data mining. The company serves various industries, including data centers, oil and gas, and media and entertainment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Neterion also maintains an office in Ottawa, Canada.

KeyEye Communications

Series B in 2004
KeyEye Communications, Inc. went out of business. KeyEye Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides connectivity solutions on structured copper twisted pair cables. It offers 10Gbps Ethernet transceivers that deliver 10GBASE-T connectivity over data center cable reaches. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California. KeyEye Communications, Inc. has product design centers in San Jose, California; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Firetide

Series B in 2004
Firetide specializes in wireless mesh networking technology, delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity for various applications such as security, surveillance, transportation, and industrial automation. Its solutions eliminate the need for traditional fiber optic cables, reducing installation time and costs.

Adomo

Series B in 2004
Adomo, Inc. is a messaging solutions provider that specializes in integrating its technology into the telephony and data networks of enterprises. Founded in 1999 and based in Cupertino, California, the company offers a range of services including pre-installation project management, implementation, and custom speech tuning and voice applications. Adomo serves various industries, including financial, legal, healthcare, and manufacturing. As of 2009, Adomo operates as a subsidiary of Avaya Inc.

Maranti Networks

Series C in 2004
Maranti Networks is focused on the development of storage infrastructure solutions and offers CoreSTOR system, a network storage controller. Maranti Networks was acquired by EMC in August 2005. Maranti Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

Big Bear Networks

Series C in 2003
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Teradiant Networks

Series A in 2003
Teradiant Networks, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets semiconductors and platforms for developers of IP routers, multiservice switches, and metro and enterprise switches. The company designs and markets traffic management microchips under the brand name TeraPacket.

Cavium

Series C in 2003
Cavium Networks is a developer of semiconductor processors focused on networking, communications, and storage solutions. The company designs, develops, and markets high-performance semiconductor products that facilitate intelligent and secure networking, allowing customers to create application-aware and content-aware equipment. These products are capable of securely processing voice, video, and data traffic at high speeds. Cavium sells its offerings directly and through contract manufacturing organizations and distributors, serving clients in various sectors, including networking, wireless, storage, and electronic equipment, primarily in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The company has established collaborations with firms like Aricent Inc. to enhance LTE eNodeB solutions and has agreements with Atheros Communications Inc. and Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. to improve HD video transmission and distribution technologies for flat panel displays.

Expand Beyond

Series B in 2003
Expand Beyond provides mobile systems management solutions. Its mobile software enables organizations to wirelessly access and control databases, networks, systems, and business applications. Expand Beyond was founded in January 2000 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Firetide

Series A in 2003
Firetide specializes in wireless mesh networking technology, delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity for various applications such as security, surveillance, transportation, and industrial automation. Its solutions eliminate the need for traditional fiber optic cables, reducing installation time and costs.

Bluesocket

Venture Round in 2003
Bluesocket is a company that specializes in providing secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. It offers products and support designed to enhance wireless network infrastructure for desktops, mobile devices, and enterprise applications. By unifying secure wireless LAN with SIP-based enterprise VoIP, Bluesocket enables organizations to create robust and efficient wireless networks that support a wide range of communication and operational needs. Its focus on enterprise mobility solutions positions the company as a key player in the development of innovative connectivity products in the marketplace.

Acme Packet

Series B in 2003
Acme Packet is a leading provider of session delivery network solutions that facilitate interactive communications across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The company specializes in session border control solutions, enabling secure and reliable delivery of voice, video, and multimedia services. Its Net-Net product family includes session border controllers, session-aware load balancers, session routing proxies, and multiservice security gateways, which cater to various applications in enterprise networks and service provider environments, including mobile and fixed-line services. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and manufactures its products domestically and distributes them through over 140 reseller partners worldwide. The company has a significant global presence, with more than 1,270 customers across 105 countries, including 90 of the top 100 service providers and 30 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Neterion

Series B in 2003
Neterion, Inc. specializes in providing 10 gigabit Ethernet hardware and software solutions designed to address networking challenges. The company's flagship products include the Xframe V-NIC line of 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and dual port 10GbE network adapters, which facilitate high-speed connectivity for server and storage systems. These solutions are particularly beneficial for virtualizing I/O intensive applications across both legacy and future SR-IOV compliant systems. Neterion's products find applications in diverse fields such as oil and gas exploration, bioscience, genome mapping, grid computing, nanotechnology research, financial analysis, defense simulations, weather forecasting, and data mining. The company serves various industries, including data centers, oil and gas, and media and entertainment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Neterion also maintains an office in Ottawa, Canada.

newScale

Series B in 2002
newScale, established in 1999 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in enterprise IT and cloud computing software. Its core offering is a self-service platform that enables IT organizations and service providers to create a user-friendly storefront for both desktop and data center services, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments. With over two million users globally, newScale's software facilitates on-demand provisioning of applications, compute, storage, and network resources, streamlining IT service management and supporting cloud computing initiatives.

Movaz Networks

Series C in 2002
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Spinnaker Networks

Series B in 2002
Spinnaker Networks supplies scalable system architectures, distributed file systems and equipment, clustering technologies, and other communication equipment. It is an internet equipment provider that is developing highly engineered products to enable the delivery of emerging broadband services. Spinnaker Networks was founded in 1999 by six industry professionals with extensive network and file system experience. Spinnaker Networks is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of February 18, 2004, Spinnaker Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.

Cavium

Series B in 2002
Cavium Networks is a developer of semiconductor processors focused on networking, communications, and storage solutions. The company designs, develops, and markets high-performance semiconductor products that facilitate intelligent and secure networking, allowing customers to create application-aware and content-aware equipment. These products are capable of securely processing voice, video, and data traffic at high speeds. Cavium sells its offerings directly and through contract manufacturing organizations and distributors, serving clients in various sectors, including networking, wireless, storage, and electronic equipment, primarily in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The company has established collaborations with firms like Aricent Inc. to enhance LTE eNodeB solutions and has agreements with Atheros Communications Inc. and Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. to improve HD video transmission and distribution technologies for flat panel displays.

Big Bear Networks

Series B in 2002
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Catena Networks

Series D in 2002
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Maranti Networks

Series B in 2001
Maranti Networks is focused on the development of storage infrastructure solutions and offers CoreSTOR system, a network storage controller. Maranti Networks was acquired by EMC in August 2005. Maranti Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

Accelight Networks

Venture Round in 2001
AcceLight Networks has unleashed a new class of intelligent optical core aggregation - Photonic Service Switching (PSS). The innovative solutions provided by the PhotoniX family provides switched services to the installed wavelength core, which enables massive scalability with new revenue opportunities.

Acme Packet

Series B in 2001
Acme Packet is a leading provider of session delivery network solutions that facilitate interactive communications across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The company specializes in session border control solutions, enabling secure and reliable delivery of voice, video, and multimedia services. Its Net-Net product family includes session border controllers, session-aware load balancers, session routing proxies, and multiservice security gateways, which cater to various applications in enterprise networks and service provider environments, including mobile and fixed-line services. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and manufactures its products domestically and distributes them through over 140 reseller partners worldwide. The company has a significant global presence, with more than 1,270 customers across 105 countries, including 90 of the top 100 service providers and 30 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Expand Beyond

Series A in 2001
Expand Beyond provides mobile systems management solutions. Its mobile software enables organizations to wirelessly access and control databases, networks, systems, and business applications. Expand Beyond was founded in January 2000 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Movaz Networks

Series B in 2001
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

LuxN

Series D in 2001
LuxN provides intelligent optical access and transport solutions for metropolitan service providers and major enterprises. Supporting both CWDM and DWDM, LuxN's carrier-class, OSMINE-certified systems offer manageability and service level assurance for critical applications. LuxN's protocol-independent solutions enable delivery of high-bandwidth data, storage, video, and voice services for a diversified customer base including ILECs, CLECs, MSOs, utilities, municipalities, and storage providers. An ISO 9001 certified company, LuxN has a diverse base of customers and distribution partners spanning the North American, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

Catena Networks

Series C in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Rapid5 Networks

Series B in 2000
Rapid5 Networks is a telecommunications-equipment company focused on the telecom and Internet infrastructure market.

Lantern Communications

Series B in 2000
Lantern Communications, established in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in providing scalable, carrier-class packet-based transport solutions. These solutions facilitate the deployment of broadband Ethernet and other networking services across metropolitan area networks by service providers. The company was acquired by C-COR in May 2004.

Caw Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Caw Networks is an emerging Internet infrastructure company that specializes in developing real-world capacity assessment products for websites and network devices. The company offers internet-based software designed to measure the capacity of websites effectively, allowing for assessments without the need to subject the sites to actual user loads. This innovative approach enables businesses to evaluate their online performance and scalability, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.

Rendition Networks

Series B in 2000
Rendition Networks is a U.S.-based company founded in 1998 that specializes in network device automation technologies and network configuration control software. Its primary offering, the TrueControl solution, provides users with real-time insights into changing activities within their networks. The company was acquired by Opsware on December 2, 2004.

BrightLink Networks

Series C in 2000
BrightLink Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of optical network switching systems. The company begins the marketing and manufacturing of its intelligent optical network system.

Catena Networks

Series B in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Spinnaker Networks

Series A in 2000
Spinnaker Networks supplies scalable system architectures, distributed file systems and equipment, clustering technologies, and other communication equipment. It is an internet equipment provider that is developing highly engineered products to enable the delivery of emerging broadband services. Spinnaker Networks was founded in 1999 by six industry professionals with extensive network and file system experience. Spinnaker Networks is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of February 18, 2004, Spinnaker Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.

Filanet

Series B in 1999
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.

Xros

Venture Round in 1999
Xros, Inc. is a developer of state-of-the-art fiber-optic switching systems. Based on the company’s patented technology, Xros is building all-optical cross-connect switches that are far superior to competitive designs across a wide spectrum of switch performance metrics. With such products, Xros expects to dominate the market for high performance switches in the optical layer.

UUNET

Venture Round in 1993
UUNET is a commercial internet services provider. It offers internet access options and application services. Additionally, it also offers software wholesale services. Founded in 1987, UUNET is based in Fairfax, Virginia. It operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Business.

UUNET Technologies

Venture Round in 1993
Founded in 1987, UUNET Technologies is an American technology company based in Fairfax, Virginia. It offers internet access options and application and consultancy services.
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