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 VoIP

SendHub

Series B in 2014
SendHub is a cloud-based communications platform that offers a phone system tailored for the mobile world, eliminating the need for hardware and providing instant setup. Users can obtain a local or toll-free phone number in any area code and use it across various devices, including web browsers, iPhones, Androids, feature phones, and through an API. The service allows businesses to add lines for their entire team at no additional cost, offering transparency and detailed analytics on telecommunication activities. Key features include auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, text marketing, group texting, and free internal communication tools.

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.

SendHub

Series A in 2013
SendHub is a cloud-based communications platform that offers a phone system tailored for the mobile world, eliminating the need for hardware and providing instant setup. Users can obtain a local or toll-free phone number in any area code and use it across various devices, including web browsers, iPhones, Androids, feature phones, and through an API. The service allows businesses to add lines for their entire team at no additional cost, offering transparency and detailed analytics on telecommunication activities. Key features include auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, text marketing, group texting, and free internal communication tools.

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.

SendHub

Seed Round in 2012
SendHub is a cloud-based communications platform that offers a phone system tailored for the mobile world, eliminating the need for hardware and providing instant setup. Users can obtain a local or toll-free phone number in any area code and use it across various devices, including web browsers, iPhones, Androids, feature phones, and through an API. The service allows businesses to add lines for their entire team at no additional cost, offering transparency and detailed analytics on telecommunication activities. Key features include auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, text marketing, group texting, and free internal communication tools.

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.

TextNow

Seed Round in 2011
TextNow Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides mobile phone services using cloud-based technology. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, TextNow offers a hybrid service model that combines Wi-Fi and cellular technologies for texting and calling. Its platform allows users to send messages and make calls from multiple devices, including the option for international calling. TextNow also sells mobile phones online and is recognized as the largest provider of free phone service in the United States. The company aims to make communication accessible to everyone by providing low-cost and free options that cater to various user needs.

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.

DiVitas Networks

Venture Round in 2010
DiVitas Networks is a provider of mobile unified communications solutions designed to enhance business communications and facilitate real-time collaboration. The company offers a comprehensive suite of server and client software tailored for enterprise customers, enabling features such as business voice and messaging applications. DiVitas specializes in delivering single number reach, visual voicemail, and mobile deskphone capabilities, along with enterprise contacts, messaging, and presence services. Through its innovative platform, DiVitas aims to streamline communication processes and improve connectivity within organizations.

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.

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.

DiVitas Networks

Venture Round in 2008
DiVitas Networks is a provider of mobile unified communications solutions designed to enhance business communications and facilitate real-time collaboration. The company offers a comprehensive suite of server and client software tailored for enterprise customers, enabling features such as business voice and messaging applications. DiVitas specializes in delivering single number reach, visual voicemail, and mobile deskphone capabilities, along with enterprise contacts, messaging, and presence services. Through its innovative platform, DiVitas aims to streamline communication processes and improve connectivity within organizations.

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.

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.

TalkPlus

Series A in 2006
TalkPlus, founded in 2004, specializes in providing Voice 2.0 services for mobile networks through VoIP technology. The company offers various long-distance and mobile calling plans that enable users to make and receive calls, including international ones, directly from their mobile phones. By collaborating with major wireless networks such as Sprint, Verizon, Cingular, and T-Mobile, TalkPlus reroutes calls to its operations center, where additional features are integrated before delivery via the carrier's network. Users' cell phone plan minutes are utilized alongside TalkPlus minutes, requiring an internet-capable mobile phone or a data plan. Notably, TalkPlus Multi-Line allows users to consolidate multiple phone lines into a single mobile device, while the Mirror Numbers feature enables users to make outgoing calls from existing home or work numbers without receiving calls on those lines. In 2007, TalkPlus was recognized in the "Pulver 100" for its innovations in private IP voice and video communications.

DiVitas Networks

Series B in 2006
DiVitas Networks is a provider of mobile unified communications solutions designed to enhance business communications and facilitate real-time collaboration. The company offers a comprehensive suite of server and client software tailored for enterprise customers, enabling features such as business voice and messaging applications. DiVitas specializes in delivering single number reach, visual voicemail, and mobile deskphone capabilities, along with enterprise contacts, messaging, and presence services. Through its innovative platform, DiVitas aims to streamline communication processes and improve connectivity within organizations.

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.

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.

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.

Vocent Solutions

Series C in 2005
Vocent Solutions is a leading provider of voiceprint authentication solutions that focuses on securely automating business transactions. The privately held company develops platform-independent, speech-driven applications that utilize voice biometrics to streamline the authentication process. Through its Voice Secure product line, Vocent Solutions effectively addresses the balance between security and convenience, enabling quick and reliable identity verification for users. By applying industry standards and combining proven voice technology with innovative application-level features, Vocent enhances caller automation while ensuring comprehensive security for critical business functions.

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.

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.

Vocent Solutions

Series B in 2002
Vocent Solutions is a leading provider of voiceprint authentication solutions that focuses on securely automating business transactions. The privately held company develops platform-independent, speech-driven applications that utilize voice biometrics to streamline the authentication process. Through its Voice Secure product line, Vocent Solutions effectively addresses the balance between security and convenience, enabling quick and reliable identity verification for users. By applying industry standards and combining proven voice technology with innovative application-level features, Vocent enhances caller automation while ensuring comprehensive security for critical business functions.

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.
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