Airspan Networks
Post in 2021
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions. Established in 1992, the company delivers high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services to operators and vertical markets worldwide, serving over 500 operators across licensed and unlicensed frequency bands up to 6GHz. Its comprehensive product range includes indoor/outdoor small cells, open RAN base stations, fixed wireless access solutions, and related design services.
Mimosa Networks, Inc. specializes in manufacturing wireless broadband network equipment and accessories, offering both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions. Established in 2012 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides broadband wireless communication services to a diverse range of clients, including service providers, enterprises, and government operators worldwide. Mimosa's technology is designed for outdoor use, delivering fiber-fast connectivity in areas where traditional fiber infrastructure is impractical. By employing advanced techniques such as Massive MIMO and intelligent spectrum management, Mimosa enhances the performance of wireless networks, making them a viable and scalable alternative for connecting homes and businesses. The company's focus on providing reliable, cost-effective wireless solutions positions it to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet access in both urban and rural settings. As of late 2018, Mimosa operates as a subsidiary of Airspan Networks Inc.
Ulink
Venture Round in 2014
Ulink is a travel communication service brand based in China that specializes in providing telecom services for Chinese travelers abroad. The company resells prepaid SIM cards and data plans, facilitating seamless communication for travelers in various destination countries. Ulink also offers rented MiFi devices that come preloaded with data plans, ensuring that customers stay connected during their trips. Through its services, Ulink aims to enhance the travel experience for Chinese tourists by addressing their communication needs while overseas.
Telsima
Debt Financing in 2007
Telsima Corp., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software tailored for the WiMAX telecommunications market. The company provides a range of solutions including mobile WiMAX, WiMAX certified broadband wireless access, and mobility services. Telsima's offerings include the StarMAX 6400, a macro base station designed to deliver triple play services over mobile broadband wireless access, and the StarMAX 5200, a Pico base station aimed at supporting underserved areas. Additionally, they offer the StarMAX ASN-GW for managing mobile WiMAX networks and the TRUFLE ASN solution for operators without roaming needs. Telsima also maintains offices and facilities in Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, India, as well as Trzin-Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Actelis Networks
Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks specializes in high-performance broadband over copper solutions, enabling service providers to deliver Ethernet and broadband access services more efficiently than fiber optics or microwave. Their product portfolio includes aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, management suites, and support services. Actelis caters to a diverse range of customers, including telecommunications companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worldwide.
Telsima
Venture Round in 2007
Telsima Corp., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software tailored for the WiMAX telecommunications market. The company provides a range of solutions including mobile WiMAX, WiMAX certified broadband wireless access, and mobility services. Telsima's offerings include the StarMAX 6400, a macro base station designed to deliver triple play services over mobile broadband wireless access, and the StarMAX 5200, a Pico base station aimed at supporting underserved areas. Additionally, they offer the StarMAX ASN-GW for managing mobile WiMAX networks and the TRUFLE ASN solution for operators without roaming needs. Telsima also maintains offices and facilities in Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, India, as well as Trzin-Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Telsima Corp., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development and marketing of base station and subscriber station systems, along with network management software tailored for the WiMAX telecommunications market. The company provides a range of solutions including mobile WiMAX, WiMAX certified broadband wireless access, and mobility services. Telsima's offerings include the StarMAX 6400, a macro base station designed to deliver triple play services over mobile broadband wireless access, and the StarMAX 5200, a Pico base station aimed at supporting underserved areas. Additionally, they offer the StarMAX ASN-GW for managing mobile WiMAX networks and the TRUFLE ASN solution for operators without roaming needs. Telsima also maintains offices and facilities in Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, India, as well as Trzin-Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Actelis Networks
Series D in 2005
Actelis Networks specializes in high-performance broadband over copper solutions, enabling service providers to deliver Ethernet and broadband access services more efficiently than fiber optics or microwave. Their product portfolio includes aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, management suites, and support services. Actelis caters to a diverse range of customers, including telecommunications companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worldwide.
Boingo Wireless
Series B in 2003
Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of Wi-Fi software and services, offering seamless internet access at over 325,000 hotspots globally. With a single account, users can connect to the internet at various locations, including major airports, hotels, cafes, restaurants, and convention centers. The company also operates wired and wireless networks at large venues, such as sporting arenas and shopping malls, through its subsidiary, Concourse Communications Group. Boingo focuses on providing commercial wireless connectivity systems and managed services, addressing the complex connectivity needs of clients in sectors such as entertainment and government. By simplifying wireless challenges, Boingo connects people, businesses, and devices efficiently and cost-effectively.
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications.
Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations.
Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds.
Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet.
Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet.
Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services.
Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.
Coriolis Networks
Series C in 2001
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points.
Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.
Actelis Networks
Series C in 2001
Actelis Networks specializes in high-performance broadband over copper solutions, enabling service providers to deliver Ethernet and broadband access services more efficiently than fiber optics or microwave. Their product portfolio includes aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, management suites, and support services. Actelis caters to a diverse range of customers, including telecommunications companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worldwide.
Atoga Systems
Venture Round in 2001
Atoga Systems is a developer of networking equipment and applications that enable the delivery of high-speed broadband content in metro areas. The company designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent, integrated WDM platforms for the optical Internet. Its solutions allow internet service providers to broaden service offerings by increasing the performance capability of their network infrastructure and reducing their costs of operation. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Fremont, California.
Coriolis Networks
Series B in 2000
Coriolis Networks, headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., began in mid 1999 with a mission to develop a comprehensive approach to the needs of carriers for reliable and scalable optical network solutions. From the beginning, Coriolis Networks realized that success in this market would be based on providing customers with a solution that was compatible with existing SONET network architectures but dramatically improved on the data service delivery capability with new lower price points.
Coriolis' target market is the network service provider community on a global basis. Our target customers include competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, and wholesale carriers that are building out their fiber-optic facilities to meet their end-user demands for more high-speed data services as well as traditional metro services.
Alcatel Communications
Series C in 2000
Astral Point Communications develops transmission network elements aimed at metropolitan optical access to the internet.
Atoga Systems
Series A in 2000
Atoga Systems is a developer of networking equipment and applications that enable the delivery of high-speed broadband content in metro areas. The company designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent, integrated WDM platforms for the optical Internet. Its solutions allow internet service providers to broaden service offerings by increasing the performance capability of their network infrastructure and reducing their costs of operation. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Fremont, California.
Quantum Bridge Communications
Series C in 2000
Quantum Bridge Communications, established in 1998 and based in North Andover, Massachusetts, specializes in developing advanced Optical Access Networking equipment. This technology aims to resolve bandwidth limitations in the initial segment of public networks, enabling telecommunications service providers to offer high-bandwidth services efficiently to business customers. The company's product line is engineered to fulfill the network demands of service providers, facilitating the delivery of voice, video, and data services to both residential and business users.
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications.
Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations.
Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds.
Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet.
Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet.
Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services.
Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications.
Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations.
Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds.
Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet.
Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet.
Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services.
Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.
Actelis Networks
Series B in 2000
Actelis Networks specializes in high-performance broadband over copper solutions, enabling service providers to deliver Ethernet and broadband access services more efficiently than fiber optics or microwave. Their product portfolio includes aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, management suites, and support services. Actelis caters to a diverse range of customers, including telecommunications companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worldwide.
Altitun AB specializes in the manufacturing of tunable lasers and transmitters aimed at enhancing the efficiency of fiber-optic telecommunications and high bandwidth networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of tunable laser products designed to facilitate flexible provisioning of affordable bandwidth for systems vendors and carriers. By focusing on innovative laser technology, Altitun aims to help reduce operational costs while contributing to the development of all-optical networks for the future. Its commitment to providing advanced solutions positions Altitun as a leader in the tunable laser market.
DASAN Zhone Solutions
Series A in 1999
DASAN Zhone Solutions is a global provider of network access solutions, specializing in telecommunications equipment for both service providers and enterprises. Formed from the merger of DASAN Network Solutions and Zhone Technologies in 2016, the company serves over 800 customers, including prominent carriers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses broadband access, mobile backhaul, Ethernet switching, passive optical LAN, and software-defined networks. DASAN Zhone Solutions' innovative technologies enable operators to efficiently deliver a variety of services such as broadband, VoIP, and IPTV over both copper and fiber networks. The company simplifies network operations by consolidating multiple services onto a single access line, enhancing reliability and quality while facilitating new service offerings. Headquartered in California, DASAN Zhone Solutions has research and development centers across the U.S., Korea, China, Vietnam, and India, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Korea, and China. Its primary markets include North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Alcatel Communications
Series B in 1999
Astral Point Communications develops transmission network elements aimed at metropolitan optical access to the internet.
Quantum Bridge Communications
Series B in 1999
Quantum Bridge Communications, established in 1998 and based in North Andover, Massachusetts, specializes in developing advanced Optical Access Networking equipment. This technology aims to resolve bandwidth limitations in the initial segment of public networks, enabling telecommunications service providers to offer high-bandwidth services efficiently to business customers. The company's product line is engineered to fulfill the network demands of service providers, facilitating the delivery of voice, video, and data services to both residential and business users.
Alcatel Communications
Series A in 1999
Astral Point Communications develops transmission network elements aimed at metropolitan optical access to the internet.
Quantum Bridge Communications
Series A in 1998
Quantum Bridge Communications, established in 1998 and based in North Andover, Massachusetts, specializes in developing advanced Optical Access Networking equipment. This technology aims to resolve bandwidth limitations in the initial segment of public networks, enabling telecommunications service providers to offer high-bandwidth services efficiently to business customers. The company's product line is engineered to fulfill the network demands of service providers, facilitating the delivery of voice, video, and data services to both residential and business users.
Accelerated Networks
Venture Round in 1998
Accelerated Networks, Inc. was engaged in the development and marketing of customer premise telecommunications products that enabled carriers to deliver bundled voice and data services over a single broadband access network.
WNP Communications
Venture Round in 1998
WNP Communications is a holder of a Local Multipoint Distribution Service delivering high-speed communications. The Local Multipoint Distribution Service licenses in US markets and it delivers communications including speeds ranging from 1.5 to 155 Mbps.
Broadwing Communication
Venture Round in 1998
Broadwing Communications, founded in 1962, provides telecommunication services to enterprises, carriers, and government entities. The company operates two divisions: Broadwing Communications, LLC, offering data, internet, voice, and broadband transport services to carrier and enterprise customers across 137 cities, and Corvis Equipment Corporation, designing and selling high-performance optical and electrical/optical communications systems. In response to industry changes, Broadwing shifted its focus to primarily providing communication services, which now make up 99% of its revenue. In 2006, Broadwing Corporation was acquired by Level 3 Communications, marking a significant event in the company's history.
Carrier Access
Seed Round in 1997
Carrier Access specializes in developing collaborative technology solutions tailored to help organizations overcome their technological challenges. They are known for proactive communication, transparent expectations, and delivering clear, consistent information on project timelines and deliverables.
Virata
Venture Round in 1995
Virata Corp. is a fabless semiconductor company. It provides integrated circuits, software, and system designs for broadband applications that enable the high-speed transmission of data, voice, and video-over-copper telephone lines.
The company's digital subscriber line (DSL) products include a range of solutions for all DSL applications such as ADSL, HDSL, HDSL2, SDSL, and VDSL. Its processor-independent software products deliver universal plug and play, security, and embedded web management capabilities; voice-over-packet applications; and MPEG2 encoder and decoder single chip solutions for next-generation digital video products.
Virata Corp. was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
COM21
Venture Round in 1994
Com21, Inc. designs, develops, markets and sells value-added, high-speed communications solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's ComUNITY Access system enables cable operators to provide high-speed, cost-effective Internet access to corporate telecommuter, small office/home office ("SOHO") and residential users in the U.S. and internationally, and enables them to address the distinct price, performance, security and other needs of these different end-user groups.
OnStream Networks
Venture Round in 1991
OnStream Networks is a manufacturer of end-to-end wide area network access devices and related products. OnStream supplies ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) and broadband wide area network and access products along with removable storage systems for servers, workstations, and power desktops.