Clockwork Systems is a technology enables next generation time-sensitive applications in on-prem data centers, public clouds, and hybrid environments.
Yubico AB specializes in authentication solutions for enterprises and online services. The company's flagship product, the YubiKey, is a hardware authentication token that allows instant access to networks and services across various platforms and devices without the need for additional software. Yubico also offers YubiEnterprise Delivery, a cloud-based service that facilitates the shipping and fulfillment of YubiKeys for remote workforces. Additionally, the YubiKey Firmware enables secure usage in pre-boot environments, and the YubiKey 4C Nano provides multi-protocol authentication via USB-C. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individual developers, universities, and local governments, Yubico is recognized for its contributions to the FIDO Universal 2nd Factor open authentication standard. Established in 2007, Yubico operates globally with offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, delivering solutions that protect user accounts and sensitive data across more than 150 countries.
Formlabs Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing 3D printing systems aimed at professionals in various fields, including engineering, design, education, healthcare, and jewelry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina. Formlabs' product lineup features advanced 3D printers, such as the Form 3, Form 3B, and Fuse 1, which utilize Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology to deliver high-resolution prints. Additionally, the company provides a range of materials, including standard, castable, flexible, tough, and dental SG options, along with software tools like PreForm for model preparation. Formlabs is recognized for its commitment to innovation, offering post-processing solutions and manufacturing systems that cater to the needs of engineers, designers, and makers worldwide.
Cista Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the design, development, packaging, testing, and marketing of complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors and integrated circuit chips. Established in 2013, the company aims to leverage domestic industrial resources to independently develop electronic information products. Cista's integrated circuit solutions serve a variety of sectors, including communication, consumer electronics, medical equipment, automotive, industrial automation, and precision agriculture, among others. By focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) applications, Cista contributes to the advancement of the national and local integrated circuit industries, fulfilling specific market requirements through its innovative products.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Yubico AB specializes in authentication solutions for enterprises and online services. The company's flagship product, the YubiKey, is a hardware authentication token that allows instant access to networks and services across various platforms and devices without the need for additional software. Yubico also offers YubiEnterprise Delivery, a cloud-based service that facilitates the shipping and fulfillment of YubiKeys for remote workforces. Additionally, the YubiKey Firmware enables secure usage in pre-boot environments, and the YubiKey 4C Nano provides multi-protocol authentication via USB-C. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individual developers, universities, and local governments, Yubico is recognized for its contributions to the FIDO Universal 2nd Factor open authentication standard. Established in 2007, Yubico operates globally with offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, delivering solutions that protect user accounts and sensitive data across more than 150 countries.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Olio Devices is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in luxury lifestyle products tailored for modern professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing smart wearable devices, particularly wristwatches, that combine precision craftsmanship with advanced technology. Their flagship product, the Olio Model One, was introduced in March 2015 and is designed to seamlessly integrate with both Apple and Android smartphones. In addition to their timepieces, Olio Devices provides associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform that supports third-party services, enhancing the functionality and user experience of their smart watches.
Olio Devices is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in luxury lifestyle products tailored for modern professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing smart wearable devices, particularly wristwatches, that combine precision craftsmanship with advanced technology. Their flagship product, the Olio Model One, was introduced in March 2015 and is designed to seamlessly integrate with both Apple and Android smartphones. In addition to their timepieces, Olio Devices provides associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform that supports third-party services, enhancing the functionality and user experience of their smart watches.
Hyperfair, Inc. is a virtual reality company specializing in providing a self-service platform for Social VR tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hyperfair offers a fully web-based 3D immersive platform accessible through browsers, utilizing WebGL technology. The platform enables businesses to create customizable virtual environments where they can upload digital assets and interact with customers through avatars. Hyperfair facilitates virtual events, trade shows, congresses, and corporate gatherings, allowing participants to engage and conduct business in a lifelike setting. The company also has a European subsidiary in Italy, further expanding its reach in the market.
The Orange Chef Co. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing smart kitchenware tailored for iOS devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers innovative products such as Prep Pad, a smart food scale that provides real-time nutritional information, as well as protective covers for iPads and iPhones, cutting boards with integrated iPad stands, and dishwasher-safe iPad stands. Orange Chef is recognized as a leader in the connected kitchen category, emphasizing quality and user-friendly design. Its products are widely available in major retail stores, including Williams Sonoma, Apple, Target, and Amazon, as well as online. In 2015, Orange Chef became a subsidiary of Yummly, Inc.
Graphite Systems is a startup operating in stealth mode, focusing on the development of enterprise infrastructure software that integrates big data and in-memory computing. The company is assembling a team of skilled professionals, including Linux kernel developers, board designers, performance engineers, and FPGA designers, to enhance its innovative product offerings. As it progresses, Graphite Systems aims to make significant strides in the technology sector, although specific details about its products and services remain undisclosed for the time being.
SiliconBlue® provides programmable logic solutions for consumer, battery-based mobile applications such as smart phones, eBooks/ePaper, netbooks, digital picture frames, mobile internet devices (MIDs), portable media players, hand-held POS systems, medical instruments and flash camcorders. The company's iCE65™ mobileFPGA™ devices enable designers of these mobile products to implement differentiating product features quickly and easily. By combining the reprogramming benefit of FPGAs with the low cost, low power and single-chip benefits of ASICs, the iCE65 family offers the best-of-both-worlds solution for the handheld consumer system designer.
SiliconBlue® provides programmable logic solutions for consumer, battery-based mobile applications such as smart phones, eBooks/ePaper, netbooks, digital picture frames, mobile internet devices (MIDs), portable media players, hand-held POS systems, medical instruments and flash camcorders. The company's iCE65™ mobileFPGA™ devices enable designers of these mobile products to implement differentiating product features quickly and easily. By combining the reprogramming benefit of FPGAs with the low cost, low power and single-chip benefits of ASICs, the iCE65 family offers the best-of-both-worlds solution for the handheld consumer system designer.
Drobo specializes in creating advanced data storage solutions tailored for small and medium businesses, as well as individual professionals. The company offers a range of products that combine sophisticated data protection, management features, affordability, and user-friendliness. With a portfolio that includes patented technologies such as BeyondRAID, Thin Provisioning, and Automated Data-Aware Tiering, Drobo addresses key storage challenges, including data protection, capacity adjustment, and application service-level optimization. Its systems allow users to hot-swap drives and mix various drive types and capacities without the risk of data loss or downtime. This flexibility enables customers to optimize their storage solutions efficiently. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Drobo has earned over 50 industry awards and serves hundreds of thousands of customers globally.
Play Hard Sports
Series B in 2009
Play Hard Sports, Inc. (Play Hard) is the first casual sports network in North America focused exclusively on developing, publishing and distributing exceptional sports games and entertainment across the Internet. Headquartered in the shadow of the world-famous football stadium at Foxboro, Massachusetts, Play Hard is creating the next-generation in online sports with no massive download, no long waiting for the game to load, and no required fees to play. Play Hard provides its audience with high-quality sports titles that can be played almost anywhere and anytime.
SiliconBlue® provides programmable logic solutions for consumer, battery-based mobile applications such as smart phones, eBooks/ePaper, netbooks, digital picture frames, mobile internet devices (MIDs), portable media players, hand-held POS systems, medical instruments and flash camcorders. The company's iCE65™ mobileFPGA™ devices enable designers of these mobile products to implement differentiating product features quickly and easily. By combining the reprogramming benefit of FPGAs with the low cost, low power and single-chip benefits of ASICs, the iCE65 family offers the best-of-both-worlds solution for the handheld consumer system designer.
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.
Drobo specializes in creating advanced data storage solutions tailored for small and medium businesses, as well as individual professionals. The company offers a range of products that combine sophisticated data protection, management features, affordability, and user-friendliness. With a portfolio that includes patented technologies such as BeyondRAID, Thin Provisioning, and Automated Data-Aware Tiering, Drobo addresses key storage challenges, including data protection, capacity adjustment, and application service-level optimization. Its systems allow users to hot-swap drives and mix various drive types and capacities without the risk of data loss or downtime. This flexibility enables customers to optimize their storage solutions efficiently. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Drobo has earned over 50 industry awards and serves hundreds of thousands of customers globally.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Play Hard Sports
Series A in 2008
Play Hard Sports, Inc. (Play Hard) is the first casual sports network in North America focused exclusively on developing, publishing and distributing exceptional sports games and entertainment across the Internet. Headquartered in the shadow of the world-famous football stadium at Foxboro, Massachusetts, Play Hard is creating the next-generation in online sports with no massive download, no long waiting for the game to load, and no required fees to play. Play Hard provides its audience with high-quality sports titles that can be played almost anywhere and anytime.
Agami Systems is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in enterprise network storage solutions. It offers integrated live file system replication and various support services tailored for families, contractors, and corporate clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable and efficient storage systems to meet the diverse needs of its customer base.
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
ProStor Systems provides industry-leading solutions for the cost-effective, long-term storage of digital information. ProStor's RDX® removable disk technology is shipped by leading server manufacturers Dell, HP, IBM, and others who combined have shipped over 100 petabytes to 200,000 customers worldwide. ProStor InfiniVault® is the most cost-effective storage system for the long-term retention of data and images. Find out for your organization the savings possible implementing a ProStor InfiniVault solution with their Economic Calculator.
ViXS Systems is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless multimedia control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment device.
Montalvo Systems is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the development of low-power system-on-chips (SoCs) for mobile devices. The company's product lineup includes low-power media processors designed for portable applications, catering to the growing demand for efficient and compact technology in mobile computing. Montalvo Systems also has operational presence in India, further supporting its development and distribution efforts in the semiconductor market.
Aprius is a privately held, venture funded company in Silicon Valley developing top-of-rack I/O Gateway systems, that provide the enterprise data center with new levels of resource sharing, I/O virtualization and low-latency clustering messaging.
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.
ProStor Systems provides industry-leading solutions for the cost-effective, long-term storage of digital information. ProStor's RDX® removable disk technology is shipped by leading server manufacturers Dell, HP, IBM, and others who combined have shipped over 100 petabytes to 200,000 customers worldwide. ProStor InfiniVault® is the most cost-effective storage system for the long-term retention of data and images. Find out for your organization the savings possible implementing a ProStor InfiniVault solution with their Economic Calculator.
Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Zhuhai, China, specializing in the design, development, and marketing of system-on-a-chip (SoC) products for portable consumer electronics. The company offers a diverse range of integrated platform solutions, including SoCs, firmware, software development tools, and reference designs tailored for devices such as portable media players, tablets, and OTT boxes. Its SoC products incorporate essential components like digital signal processors, microcontroller units, and embedded memory, while its solution development kits provide the necessary tools and documentation for customers to effectively utilize these SoCs. Additionally, Actions Semiconductor supplies detailed specifications for assembling portable media devices, alongside semiconductor product testing services. The company markets its products through distribution arrangements and direct sales to value-added distributors, contract manufacturers, and brand owners, facilitating the rapid introduction of innovative technology into the mass market.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
Agami Systems is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in enterprise network storage solutions. It offers integrated live file system replication and various support services tailored for families, contractors, and corporate clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable and efficient storage systems to meet the diverse needs of its customer base.
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.
Agami Systems is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in enterprise network storage solutions. It offers integrated live file system replication and various support services tailored for families, contractors, and corporate clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable and efficient storage systems to meet the diverse needs of its customer base.
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.
Candera,Inc.
Venture Round in 2004
A Milipitas, Calif.-based provider of storage solutions for IT infrastructures
A Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of software designed to increase DSP application productivity
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.
3ware specializes in SATA RAID storage solutions, serving clients across various sectors including wireless communications, wired infrastructure, enterprise storage, and industrial industries. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in California, the company has developed a novel storage-controller architecture that enables computer manufacturers to achieve high-end performance while utilizing low-cost disk drives. In addition to its core storage solutions, 3ware offers a range of products such as storage adapters, Ethernet devices, PCIe switches, fiber optic modules, LEDs, motion control encoders, and optical sensors.
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Siros Technologies is a developer of ultra-density, three-dimensional digital data storage systems for the information technology.
Hiwire is an Internet software company, engages in the development and delivery of audio advertising technologies.
Zambeel,Inc.
Series B in 2001
Zambeel, Inc. is building an enterprise-class storage system to address today’s high-growth data environments, where up to hundreds of terabytes of data need to be stored reliably, managed efficiently, and accessed through high-speed networks.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
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.
Newisys specializes in server and storage technology, focusing on products that cater to the needs of modern data centers. Based in Austin, the company develops a range of solutions for original equipment manufacturers, including storage expansion platforms, integrated RAID server and storage applications, and JBOD expansion enclosures. Newisys' offerings are designed to meet the demands of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability, addressing the challenges posed by the New Economy. Their products aim to deliver the necessary performance and pricing suitable for robust data center environments.
3ware specializes in SATA RAID storage solutions, serving clients across various sectors including wireless communications, wired infrastructure, enterprise storage, and industrial industries. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in California, the company has developed a novel storage-controller architecture that enables computer manufacturers to achieve high-end performance while utilizing low-cost disk drives. In addition to its core storage solutions, 3ware offers a range of products such as storage adapters, Ethernet devices, PCIe switches, fiber optic modules, LEDs, motion control encoders, and optical sensors.
HydraWeb Technologies, Inc. builds and installs hardware and software systems that allow data network operations in financial service sector. It provides a fault-tolerant Web system that allows Webmasters and system administrators to load-balance large volumes of http requests across multiple servers or logical content clusters.
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.
Hiwire is an Internet software company, engages in the development and delivery of audio advertising technologies.
Zambeel,Inc.
Series A in 2000
Zambeel, Inc. is building an enterprise-class storage system to address today’s high-growth data environments, where up to hundreds of terabytes of data need to be stored reliably, managed efficiently, and accessed through high-speed networks.
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
YAFO Networks designs, manufacturers and markets optical-electrical hardware subsystems for fiber optic networks. YAFO’s goal is clear - provide high quality, cutting-edge photonic network sub-system level solutions. By employing the highest caliber of talent in the fiber optics and communications industries, They specialize in Their ability to identify and target key optical transport problems, and incorporate the technologies that best solve these problems. This provides YAFO’s customers with the advantage of having access to the highest quality of optical communication solutions with fastest time to market. YAFO’s innovative solutions drive down the equipment cost of transporting data while greatly enhancing the quality of bit.
InfoGear Technology specializes in the production of software and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) aimed at the low-cost Internet Appliance market. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company is known for its initial product, the iPHONE, a smart telephone featuring a touch screen that facilitates simple access to online services and the Internet/Intranet.
Cyras Systems
Venture Round in 1999
Cyras Systems develops optical networking platforms for the telecommunications market. Cyras offers a trans-metro optical platform that integrates into existing network environments and optimizes bandwidth.
InfoGear Technology specializes in the production of software and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) aimed at the low-cost Internet Appliance market. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company is known for its initial product, the iPHONE, a smart telephone featuring a touch screen that facilitates simple access to online services and the Internet/Intranet.
Silicon Spice, which makes chips enabling telecommunications gear to handle voice, video and data over a single network.
InfoGear Technology specializes in the production of software and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) aimed at the low-cost Internet Appliance market. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company is known for its initial product, the iPHONE, a smart telephone featuring a touch screen that facilitates simple access to online services and the Internet/Intranet.
Alteon Websystems
Venture Round in 1997
Alteon Websystems is a computer network hardware company that provides internet infrastructure solutions enabling e-businesses to meet their increasing demands. The company’s portfolio of web data center products includes switches, server adapters, and software that are optimized to meet the specific challenges of managing web application traffic and provide high performance network infrastructure solutions. Alteo Websystems was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
3Com Corporation was a digital electronics manufacturer best known for its computer network products. The company was co-founded in 1979 by Robert Metcalfe, Howard Charney and others. Metcalfe explained the name 3Com was a contraction of "Computer Communication Compatibility", with its focus on Ethernet technology that he had co-invented, which enabled the networking of computers. 3Com provided network interface controller and switches, routers, wireless access points and controllers, IP voice systems, and intrusion prevention systems. The company was based in Santa Clara, California. From its 2007 acquisition of 100 percent ownership of H3C Technologies Co., Limited (H3C) — initially a joint venture with China-based Huawei Technologies— 3Com achieved a market presence in China, and a significant networking market share in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. 3Com products were sold under the brands 3Com, H3C, and TippingPoint. On April 12, 2010, Hewlett-Packard completed the acquisition of 3Com for $2.7 billion, and it no longer exists as a separate entity.
Gadzoox Network
Venture Round in 1996
Gadzoox Network is a leading provider of hardware and software products that enable the creation of networks made up of computers and data storage devices which have become known as "storage area networks," or SANs. They helped pioneer the development of SANs by taking the concepts used to connect computers to one another in local area networks and applying those same concepts to the connection of computers and data storage devices. Their SAN products are based on fibre channel technology, a set of specifications designed to enable computing devices to exchange large amounts of data. They have designed their products to leverage the capabilities of fibre channel technology to enable companies to better manage the growth of mission-critical data by overcoming the limitations of the traditional captive storage architecture, and creating a foundation for data centralization.
Dallas Semiconductor
Venture Round in 1990
Dallas Semiconductor designs and manufactures analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductors. Dallas Semiconductor specializes in communications products (including T/E and Ethernet products), microcontrollers, battery management, thermal sensing and thermal management, non-volatile random-access memory, microprocessor supervisors, delay lines, silicon oscillators, digital potentiometers, real-time clocks, temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs), iButton, and 1-Wire products.