New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

James Buxton MD

Principal

Past deals in Telecommunications

Chaos Industries

Series C in 2025
Chaos Industries is a technology company focused on defense and critical industries, developing advanced sensing, detection, and communication capabilities. It leverages Coherent Distributed Networks to enhance sensing, detection, and communication across platforms and emphasizes time synchronization to enable highly mobile, scalable, and cost-efficient systems. The company delivers integrated, software-defined solutions for defense, government, and industrial applications in challenging environments.

Cohere Technologies

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.

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.

Uhana

Venture Round in 2020
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through advanced AI solutions. It specializes in developing a cloud-native software platform that processes large volumes of telemetry data from existing network elements and applications. By leveraging real-time data analytics and machine learning, Uhana's platform provides predictive guidance and network layer control, significantly improving the quality of experience for demanding applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and connected vehicles. The company's innovative approach allows it to deliver benefits to both over-the-top applications and network providers without requiring integrated telemetry or control from either layer. Uhana operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. and commercializes research from Stanford University, positioning itself at the forefront of network AI technology.

Movius

Series D in 2019
Movius provides cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions via a software-as-a-service platform that extends corporate communication capabilities to mobile devices. The company offers secure mobile communications, helps organizations meet compliance requirements, and improves productivity by enabling separate work lines on a single device. Its platform includes a set of pre-packaged applications and APIs to support application development and integration, along with support and training services. Movius serves telecommunications providers, businesses, and end users globally, with headquarters in Atlanta and regional offices in Dubai, Madrid, Bengaluru, and Johannesburg.

HEAVY.AI

Series C in 2018
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps governments and businesses analyze and visualize opportunities and risks hidden in large location- and time-based datasets. The platform combines a structured query language–compliant database optimized for graphics processing units with an advanced visual analytics engine and a web-based front end for rendering multi-billion-record data sets. By leveraging the parallel processing power of modern GPU and CPU hardware, it supports high-impact decision-making across sectors such as government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education.

Mode

Series B in 2018
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking solutions. It operates a high-performing software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that leverages a breakthrough in real-time network control. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists recognized for their contributions to modern packet-switched networks, Mode has developed the Mode HALO system, which implements mathematically optimal routing. The company's core offerings include enhancing enterprise wide area networks (WAN) through reliable connectivity, cloud elasticity, and competitive pricing. Mode's solutions support various applications such as SD-WAN, cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency services. The company has received backing from prominent investors including Google Ventures, NEA, and the National Science Foundation, and it has been acquired by VMware.

Cista

Venture Round in 2018
Cista System is a high-tech enterprise based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the independent design, development, packaging, testing, and marketing of integrated circuit chips. Cista focuses on leveraging domestic industrial resources to create electronic information products that are developed entirely within China. Its products cater to a wide array of sectors, including communications, consumer electronics, medical equipment, automotive, industrial automation, precision agriculture, and scientific research, as well as applications in the Internet of Things (IoT). By emphasizing the role of integrated circuit enterprises in these industries, Cista aims to drive and accelerate the growth of both national and local integrated circuit industries.

Movius

Series C in 2017
Movius provides cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions via a software-as-a-service platform that extends corporate communication capabilities to mobile devices. The company offers secure mobile communications, helps organizations meet compliance requirements, and improves productivity by enabling separate work lines on a single device. Its platform includes a set of pre-packaged applications and APIs to support application development and integration, along with support and training services. Movius serves telecommunications providers, businesses, and end users globally, with headquarters in Atlanta and regional offices in Dubai, Madrid, Bengaluru, and Johannesburg.

HEAVY.AI

Series B in 2017
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps governments and businesses analyze and visualize opportunities and risks hidden in large location- and time-based datasets. The platform combines a structured query language–compliant database optimized for graphics processing units with an advanced visual analytics engine and a web-based front end for rendering multi-billion-record data sets. By leveraging the parallel processing power of modern GPU and CPU hardware, it supports high-impact decision-making across sectors such as government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education.

Uhana

Series A in 2016
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through advanced AI solutions. It specializes in developing a cloud-native software platform that processes large volumes of telemetry data from existing network elements and applications. By leveraging real-time data analytics and machine learning, Uhana's platform provides predictive guidance and network layer control, significantly improving the quality of experience for demanding applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and connected vehicles. The company's innovative approach allows it to deliver benefits to both over-the-top applications and network providers without requiring integrated telemetry or control from either layer. Uhana operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. and commercializes research from Stanford University, positioning itself at the forefront of network AI technology.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Founded in 2011, Kumu Networks designs and manufactures wireless systems using innovative full-duplex technology. This enables radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single channel, improving performance and reducing complexity across various wireless devices.

Mode

Series A in 2015
Mode is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in software-defined networking solutions. It operates a high-performing software-defined core network (SD-CORE) that leverages a breakthrough in real-time network control. Co-founded by two Cornell computer scientists recognized for their contributions to modern packet-switched networks, Mode has developed the Mode HALO system, which implements mathematically optimal routing. The company's core offerings include enhancing enterprise wide area networks (WAN) through reliable connectivity, cloud elasticity, and competitive pricing. Mode's solutions support various applications such as SD-WAN, cloud access, unified communications, and ultra-low latency services. The company has received backing from prominent investors including Google Ventures, NEA, and the National Science Foundation, and it has been acquired by VMware.

HyperVerge

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, HyperVerge specializes in AI-driven identity verification and fraud detection solutions. Serving industries such as BFSI, crypto, telecom, and e-commerce, the company's platform enables seamless customer onboarding, reduces drop-offs, prevents identity fraud, and ensures KYC & AML compliance. Its proprietary AI models operate effectively even in low bandwidth environments.

Gainspeed

Series C in 2015
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.

Cohere Technologies

Series C in 2015
Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.

Mimosa

Series C in 2014
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.

Gainspeed

Series B in 2014
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.

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.

SiTime

Series F in 2013
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace traditional quartz products. Established in 2003, SiTime holds an 85% market share in the $5 billion timing market and has shipped over 50 million devices globally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including programmable OCXOs, precision MHz super-TCXOs, various oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and aerospace and defense. SiTime's innovative solutions enable customers to achieve higher performance, reduced size, and enhanced reliability, while also streamlining supply chains and lowering costs. By utilizing standard semiconductor processes and high-volume plastic packaging, SiTime ensures optimal availability and minimal lead times for its products.

Kumu Networks

Series B in 2013
Founded in 2011, Kumu Networks designs and manufactures wireless systems using innovative full-duplex technology. This enables radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single channel, improving performance and reducing complexity across various wireless devices.

Gainspeed

Series A in 2013
Gainspeed, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in a virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP). Founded in 2012 and previously known as Cohere Networks, Gainspeed provides innovative solutions that allow cable operators to address increasing capacity demands driven by the shift from QAM video to IP video. The company's virtual CCAP architecture facilitates a seamless transition to a software-driven, all-IP network, enabling operators to efficiently deploy new services and adapt to evolving market conditions. As of 2016, Gainspeed operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.

Luminate Wireless

Venture Round in 2013
Luminate Wireless, Inc. is a wireless infrastructure company based in Cupertino, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system designed to enhance connectivity for enterprises of all sizes. This innovative system centralizes key management, control, and data-plane functions within a virtualized entity that can be deployed as either a private or public cloud. Luminate Wireless enables businesses to expand capacity in a manner similar to Wi-Fi by using 4G LTE access points alongside existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. The company’s infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform offers consistent LTE coverage and simplifies mobile network access, providing flexible networking solutions that leverage Web-scale computing and cloud capabilities.

Kumu Networks

Series A in 2012
Founded in 2011, Kumu Networks designs and manufactures wireless systems using innovative full-duplex technology. This enables radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single channel, improving performance and reducing complexity across various wireless devices.

Luxtera

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

ValueFirst

Venture Round in 2011
ValueFirst, founded in 2003, is a company that specializes in connecting businesses with consumers through various telecom and internet channels. It offers a range of communication solutions, including Apple Business Messaging, chatbots, email, Google Business Messaging, Instagram, RCS Business Messaging, SMS, voice, and WhatsApp, enabling brands to create engaging conversational experiences. With a focus on providing enterprise digital services, ValueFirst assists clients in enhancing customer interactions and streamlining communication. The company employs approximately 500 individuals and has a presence in India, Indonesia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Through its innovative platforms and smart APIs, ValueFirst aims to support businesses in driving revenue growth and improving customer satisfaction.

Vennfer

Venture Round in 2011
Vennfer is a global software company specializing in advanced videoconferencing solutions. Its flagship product, Vennfer, leverages state-of-the-art Microsoft technologies and open-source platforms to facilitate real-time audio, video, and data communication over various networks, including LAN, WAN, broadband, and Datacard. This conserves bandwidth during synchronous delivery at multiple locations, providing an interactive communication medium.

Audience

Series D in 2009
Audience, Inc. specializes in voice and audio solutions for mobile devices, operating in markets such as South Korea, China, and the United States. The company develops a range of proprietary technologies, including digital signal processors, audio codecs, and algorithms designed for voice isolation and noise suppression. Its product lineup features several generations of voice and audio processors, such as the eS305 and eS325, which enhance communication quality across different network types. Audience also offers integrated solutions that combine voice processing capabilities with high-performance audio subsystems. Additionally, the company provides software solutions, including tools for voice over Internet Protocol calling and voice-controlled applications, facilitating customization for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Audience, Inc. was previously known as Applied Neurosystems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Knowles Corporation in 2015.

Audience

Series E in 2009
Audience, Inc. specializes in voice and audio solutions for mobile devices, operating in markets such as South Korea, China, and the United States. The company develops a range of proprietary technologies, including digital signal processors, audio codecs, and algorithms designed for voice isolation and noise suppression. Its product lineup features several generations of voice and audio processors, such as the eS305 and eS325, which enhance communication quality across different network types. Audience also offers integrated solutions that combine voice processing capabilities with high-performance audio subsystems. Additionally, the company provides software solutions, including tools for voice over Internet Protocol calling and voice-controlled applications, facilitating customization for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Audience, Inc. was previously known as Applied Neurosystems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Knowles Corporation in 2015.

SiTime

Series D in 2009
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace traditional quartz products. Established in 2003, SiTime holds an 85% market share in the $5 billion timing market and has shipped over 50 million devices globally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including programmable OCXOs, precision MHz super-TCXOs, various oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and aerospace and defense. SiTime's innovative solutions enable customers to achieve higher performance, reduced size, and enhanced reliability, while also streamlining supply chains and lowering costs. By utilizing standard semiconductor processes and high-volume plastic packaging, SiTime ensures optimal availability and minimal lead times for its products.

ValueFirst

Series A in 2008
ValueFirst, founded in 2003, is a company that specializes in connecting businesses with consumers through various telecom and internet channels. It offers a range of communication solutions, including Apple Business Messaging, chatbots, email, Google Business Messaging, Instagram, RCS Business Messaging, SMS, voice, and WhatsApp, enabling brands to create engaging conversational experiences. With a focus on providing enterprise digital services, ValueFirst assists clients in enhancing customer interactions and streamlining communication. The company employs approximately 500 individuals and has a presence in India, Indonesia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Through its innovative platforms and smart APIs, ValueFirst aims to support businesses in driving revenue growth and improving customer satisfaction.

Luxtera

Series D in 2008
Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Motion Computing

Venture Round in 2008
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company is recognized as a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity for users on the move. Motion's product line includes advanced tablet PCs and accessories designed for security, power, and versatility, catering to the unique needs of its clientele. By integrating cutting-edge technologies into its offerings, Motion aims to provide comprehensive computing solutions that support the evolving demands of mobile professionals.

Availink

Series C in 2008
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired. Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients. Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.

SiBEAM

Series C in 2008
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of intelligent millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communication platforms. It is recognized for being the first to create 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, catering to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services. SiBEAM designs RF CMOS semiconductors for various applications, including wireless high-definition transmitters and receivers for devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. The company also offers low power transmitter and receiver chipsets and a WirelessHD Development Kit to facilitate integration into wireless communications product lines. Its innovative solutions are utilized in a range of products, including A/V receivers and home theater systems, thereby enhancing the wireless communication capabilities across consumer electronics.

Optinuity

Series B in 2008
Optinuity, Inc. specializes in autonomic policy management solutions designed for enterprises and service providers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company focuses on helping organizations streamline complex business systems through self-management capabilities. One of its key offerings is Optinuity Oasis, a software solution that facilitates the creation and implementation of autonomic policies. In addition to software solutions, Optinuity provides a range of professional services, including policy planning and design, installation and configuration, custom development, and training. Its services are primarily targeted at sectors such as financial services, health care, and telecommunications. As of October 2008, Optinuity operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

GlobalLogic

Series C in 2008
GlobalLogic is a product development services company that specializes in chip-to-cloud software engineering. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it offers full-lifecycle services across various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductors. The company integrates design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to assist clients in designing, building, and delivering next-generation products and digital experiences. With engineering centers and design studios located worldwide, GlobalLogic leverages its global presence to enhance business outcomes for its customers.

Motricity

Venture Round in 2007
Motricity Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, is a provider of mobile data and solutions designed for the wireless industry. The company specializes in offering innovative mobile content services that enhance the capabilities of mobile operators, helping them attract new users and generate revenue from their existing customer base. Motricity focuses on mobile merchandising, marketing, and advertising services, enabling advertising agencies, consumer brands, and mobile operators to create mobile-optimized experiences that foster interaction, content consumption, and commerce within the mobile ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in the mobile industry, Motricity aims to maximize the effectiveness of marketing budgets and improve customer lifetime value for its clients.

Novatium

Venture Round in 2007
Novatium Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a technology company focused on delivering effortless computing solutions to a broad user base. Established with the aim of making computing simple and accessible, Novatium has developed an innovative platform that offers maintenance-free services. The company is recognized for its pioneering work in creating thin, smart devices compatible with various server platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Solaris. Novatium's service offerings are characterized by a user-friendly interface and imaginative design, appealing to a diverse audience. In 2010, the company entered a collaborative agreement with Ericsson to expand its services to global telecommunications markets. This partnership has driven Novatium to refine its offerings, aiming to provide unique, context-based computing experiences that are predictive and tailored to users' interests while addressing potential risks associated with traditional computing.

Telegent Systems

Series C in 2007
Telegent Systems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the development and marketing of advanced analog CMOS RF and mixed-signal system-on-a-chip solutions. Telegent Systems focuses on creating products that facilitate the reception, processing, and output of free-to-air analog broadcast television, primarily for mobile handsets and portable media devices. By leveraging its technical expertise in RF mixed-signal design and communications signal processing, the company aims to open new market opportunities in communications and computing platforms. Its operations span multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Russian Federation/CIS.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2007
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification-enabled systems for terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company catered to telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products and services, including un-repeatered and repeatered optical systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. Its solutions were tailored to meet individual customer needs, encompassing full turnkey systems, open architecture designs, and specific product supply. Despite its previous success in expanding its customer base and product portfolio, Xtera faced financial difficulties that led to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in November 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in February 2017.

3Jam

Series A in 2007
3Jam is a San Francisco-based startup developing a group text messaging platform. It enables users to send messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, with all recipients seeing who received the message and being able to reply collectively. The service works across various mobile networks and devices, including those from Palm, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, and others.

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.

Jentro Technologies

Series A in 2007
Jentro Technologies GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in GPS-based mobile navigation solutions for mobile communication companies across Europe. Founded in 2003, it provides a comprehensive Mobility Solutions Platform that includes global mapping, GPS connectivity, and various application interfaces for user management and billing. Jentro's offerings encompass Activepilot, a complete online navigation solution that integrates hardware design, client software, and backend services, as well as a Navigation Suite featuring turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic updates, and local search applications. Additionally, the company develops products such as a community platform for social sharing and travel information services. Jentro Technologies also delivers value-added services, including billing management, marketing assistance, and sales training, while maintaining strategic partnerships with notable firms in the industry.

SiTime

Series C in 2007
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace traditional quartz products. Established in 2003, SiTime holds an 85% market share in the $5 billion timing market and has shipped over 50 million devices globally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including programmable OCXOs, precision MHz super-TCXOs, various oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and aerospace and defense. SiTime's innovative solutions enable customers to achieve higher performance, reduced size, and enhanced reliability, while also streamlining supply chains and lowering costs. By utilizing standard semiconductor processes and high-volume plastic packaging, SiTime ensures optimal availability and minimal lead times for its products.

Optinuity

Series B in 2007
Optinuity, Inc. specializes in autonomic policy management solutions designed for enterprises and service providers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company focuses on helping organizations streamline complex business systems through self-management capabilities. One of its key offerings is Optinuity Oasis, a software solution that facilitates the creation and implementation of autonomic policies. In addition to software solutions, Optinuity provides a range of professional services, including policy planning and design, installation and configuration, custom development, and training. Its services are primarily targeted at sectors such as financial services, health care, and telecommunications. As of October 2008, Optinuity operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

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.

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.

U4EA Wireless

Series C in 2006
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

ProtoStar

Venture Round in 2006
ProtoStar, Ltd. acquires and operates geostationary satellites in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers satellite leasing services. The company serves direct-to-home satellite television, broadband Internet, and GSM cellular backhaul service providers. ProtoStar, Ltd. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda with an additional office in Singapore. The company has subsidiaries in San Francisco, California, as well as in Bermuda and Singapore. On July 29, 2009, ProtoStar, Ltd., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

UNISOC

Series D in 2006
UNISOC is a global leader in fabless semiconductor technology, specializing in the independent research and development of core chipsets for mobile communications and IoT. With over 4500 employees across 14 R&D centers worldwide, UNISOC offers a wide range of products including mobile chipset platforms supporting various communication standards, RF chipsets, wireless connection chipsets, security chipsets, TV chipsets, and image sensor chipsets.

Echopass

Series E in 2006
Echopass Corporation specializes in providing advanced IP-based call and contact center solutions as a service, catering to mid-to-large enterprises and government agencies. Through its innovative EchoSystem service integration platform, Echopass delivers comprehensive, on-demand solutions that are fully integrated with clients' existing customer contact applications and voice or data technologies. The company offers a range of services, including voice, email, chat, and fax, designed to be quick to deploy, user-friendly, and flexible, requiring no capital investment or ongoing maintenance. As a privately-held entity, Echopass has garnered recognition, including the Red Herring Top 100 Companies award, and is supported by venture capital firms.

Aeluros

Series C in 2006
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing high-speed physical layer (PHY) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) products. The company focuses on creating advanced 10-Gigabit Interface technologies for the datacom and storage markets. Aeluros is recognized for its design expertise, which has led to the production of efficient 10GbE PHY devices characterized by low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, suitable for high-volume CMOS technology applications. The company's emphasis on delivering high performance at competitive prices positions it as a leader in the industry.

Motricity

Venture Round in 2006
Motricity Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, is a provider of mobile data and solutions designed for the wireless industry. The company specializes in offering innovative mobile content services that enhance the capabilities of mobile operators, helping them attract new users and generate revenue from their existing customer base. Motricity focuses on mobile merchandising, marketing, and advertising services, enabling advertising agencies, consumer brands, and mobile operators to create mobile-optimized experiences that foster interaction, content consumption, and commerce within the mobile ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in the mobile industry, Motricity aims to maximize the effectiveness of marketing budgets and improve customer lifetime value for its clients.

SiBEAM

Series B in 2006
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of intelligent millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communication platforms. It is recognized for being the first to create 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, catering to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services. SiBEAM designs RF CMOS semiconductors for various applications, including wireless high-definition transmitters and receivers for devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. The company also offers low power transmitter and receiver chipsets and a WirelessHD Development Kit to facilitate integration into wireless communications product lines. Its innovative solutions are utilized in a range of products, including A/V receivers and home theater systems, thereby enhancing the wireless communication capabilities across consumer electronics.

Motricity

Venture Round in 2006
Motricity Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, is a provider of mobile data and solutions designed for the wireless industry. The company specializes in offering innovative mobile content services that enhance the capabilities of mobile operators, helping them attract new users and generate revenue from their existing customer base. Motricity focuses on mobile merchandising, marketing, and advertising services, enabling advertising agencies, consumer brands, and mobile operators to create mobile-optimized experiences that foster interaction, content consumption, and commerce within the mobile ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in the mobile industry, Motricity aims to maximize the effectiveness of marketing budgets and improve customer lifetime value for its clients.

GlobalLogic

Series B in 2006
GlobalLogic is a product development services company that specializes in chip-to-cloud software engineering. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it offers full-lifecycle services across various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductors. The company integrates design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to assist clients in designing, building, and delivering next-generation products and digital experiences. With engineering centers and design studios located worldwide, GlobalLogic leverages its global presence to enhance business outcomes for its customers.

Luxtera

Series C in 2006
Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Inteliquent

Series C in 2006
Inteliquent is an interconnection provider based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in facilitating voice communications for service providers and enterprises. Established in 2003 by Ron Gavillet, the company operates a robust, geo-diverse, carrier-grade tier 1 network, directly connected to all major telecom carriers, and covering 94 percent of the US population. Inteliquent offers two primary service areas: Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS), which provides API-based voice calling and phone number services, and more traditional Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions for telecommunications companies, including off-net call termination. The platform manages over 300 billion minutes of voice calls annually and has registered more than 100 million active phone numbers for its clients. Additionally, Inteliquent delivers a range of voice services such as local transit, long-distance, international voice, and toll-free services, all utilizing an all-IP network.

China Gtel

Venture Round in 2006
China Gtel operates an enterprise communications platform that provides innovative wireless search services tailored for both businesses and consumers. The company's offerings are designed to enhance communication efficiency and connectivity, demonstrating a commitment to advancing technology in the telecommunications sector. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, China Gtel aims to meet the evolving needs of its clientele, facilitating seamless communication through its robust wireless services.

Audience

Venture Round in 2006
Audience, Inc. specializes in voice and audio solutions for mobile devices, operating in markets such as South Korea, China, and the United States. The company develops a range of proprietary technologies, including digital signal processors, audio codecs, and algorithms designed for voice isolation and noise suppression. Its product lineup features several generations of voice and audio processors, such as the eS305 and eS325, which enhance communication quality across different network types. Audience also offers integrated solutions that combine voice processing capabilities with high-performance audio subsystems. Additionally, the company provides software solutions, including tools for voice over Internet Protocol calling and voice-controlled applications, facilitating customization for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Audience, Inc. was previously known as Applied Neurosystems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Knowles Corporation in 2015.

Availink

Series B in 2006
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired. Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients. Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.

Telsima

Series C in 2005
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.

NTT Global Networks

Series D in 2005
NTT Global Networks provides telecommunications services. They offer a cloud framework to automatically activate and configure virtualized IT cloud services for branch offices.

IP Unity

Series F in 2005
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Telegent Systems

Series B in 2005
Telegent Systems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the development and marketing of advanced analog CMOS RF and mixed-signal system-on-a-chip solutions. Telegent Systems focuses on creating products that facilitate the reception, processing, and output of free-to-air analog broadcast television, primarily for mobile handsets and portable media devices. By leveraging its technical expertise in RF mixed-signal design and communications signal processing, the company aims to open new market opportunities in communications and computing platforms. Its operations span multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Russian Federation/CIS.

Vonage Holdings

Series E in 2005
Vonage Holdings Corp. specializes in cloud-based communication services for businesses and consumers. It offers a range of products, including integrated voice, text, video, and data applications, API solutions for embedding communications into apps and websites, and various service plans for home telephone services. Vonage's offerings enable businesses to enhance customer interactions, create new experiences, and leverage data and AI for successful conversations. It serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, education, retail, and finance, and operates globally, selling its products through various channels.

Motricity

Venture Round in 2005
Motricity Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, is a provider of mobile data and solutions designed for the wireless industry. The company specializes in offering innovative mobile content services that enhance the capabilities of mobile operators, helping them attract new users and generate revenue from their existing customer base. Motricity focuses on mobile merchandising, marketing, and advertising services, enabling advertising agencies, consumer brands, and mobile operators to create mobile-optimized experiences that foster interaction, content consumption, and commerce within the mobile ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in the mobile industry, Motricity aims to maximize the effectiveness of marketing budgets and improve customer lifetime value for its clients.

U4EA Wireless

Series B in 2005
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Availink

Series A in 2005
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired. Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients. Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.

SiBEAM

Series A in 2005
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of intelligent millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communication platforms. It is recognized for being the first to create 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, catering to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services. SiBEAM designs RF CMOS semiconductors for various applications, including wireless high-definition transmitters and receivers for devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. The company also offers low power transmitter and receiver chipsets and a WirelessHD Development Kit to facilitate integration into wireless communications product lines. Its innovative solutions are utilized in a range of products, including A/V receivers and home theater systems, thereby enhancing the wireless communication capabilities across consumer electronics.

T-RAM Semiconductor

Series C in 2005
T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.

ProtoStar

Series B in 2005
ProtoStar, Ltd. acquires and operates geostationary satellites in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers satellite leasing services. The company serves direct-to-home satellite television, broadband Internet, and GSM cellular backhaul service providers. ProtoStar, Ltd. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda with an additional office in Singapore. The company has subsidiaries in San Francisco, California, as well as in Bermuda and Singapore. On July 29, 2009, ProtoStar, Ltd., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

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.

Motion Computing

Series C in 2004
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company is recognized as a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity for users on the move. Motion's product line includes advanced tablet PCs and accessories designed for security, power, and versatility, catering to the unique needs of its clientele. By integrating cutting-edge technologies into its offerings, Motion aims to provide comprehensive computing solutions that support the evolving demands of mobile professionals.

U4EA Wireless

Venture Round in 2004
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

SiBEAM

Seed Round in 2004
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of intelligent millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communication platforms. It is recognized for being the first to create 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, catering to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services. SiBEAM designs RF CMOS semiconductors for various applications, including wireless high-definition transmitters and receivers for devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. The company also offers low power transmitter and receiver chipsets and a WirelessHD Development Kit to facilitate integration into wireless communications product lines. Its innovative solutions are utilized in a range of products, including A/V receivers and home theater systems, thereby enhancing the wireless communication capabilities across consumer electronics.

IP Unity

Series E in 2004
IP Unity delivers a carrier grade services platform for enhanced voice and telephony applications over ATM, TDM and VoIP Networks. The company's media servers, applications servers, enhanced service applications, and application partners allow customers to quickly and cost effectively offer new services associated with next generation networks while protecting their investment in legacy systems.

Optinuity

Series A in 2004
Optinuity, Inc. specializes in autonomic policy management solutions designed for enterprises and service providers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company focuses on helping organizations streamline complex business systems through self-management capabilities. One of its key offerings is Optinuity Oasis, a software solution that facilitates the creation and implementation of autonomic policies. In addition to software solutions, Optinuity provides a range of professional services, including policy planning and design, installation and configuration, custom development, and training. Its services are primarily targeted at sectors such as financial services, health care, and telecommunications. As of October 2008, Optinuity operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Motricity

Venture Round in 2004
Motricity Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, is a provider of mobile data and solutions designed for the wireless industry. The company specializes in offering innovative mobile content services that enhance the capabilities of mobile operators, helping them attract new users and generate revenue from their existing customer base. Motricity focuses on mobile merchandising, marketing, and advertising services, enabling advertising agencies, consumer brands, and mobile operators to create mobile-optimized experiences that foster interaction, content consumption, and commerce within the mobile ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in the mobile industry, Motricity aims to maximize the effectiveness of marketing budgets and improve customer lifetime value for its clients.

Aeluros

Series B in 2004
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing high-speed physical layer (PHY) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) products. The company focuses on creating advanced 10-Gigabit Interface technologies for the datacom and storage markets. Aeluros is recognized for its design expertise, which has led to the production of efficient 10GbE PHY devices characterized by low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, suitable for high-volume CMOS technology applications. The company's emphasis on delivering high performance at competitive prices positions it as a leader in the industry.

Vonage Holdings

Series D in 2004
Vonage Holdings Corp. specializes in cloud-based communication services for businesses and consumers. It offers a range of products, including integrated voice, text, video, and data applications, API solutions for embedding communications into apps and websites, and various service plans for home telephone services. Vonage's offerings enable businesses to enhance customer interactions, create new experiences, and leverage data and AI for successful conversations. It serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, education, retail, and finance, and operates globally, selling its products through various channels.

BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing

Series C in 2004
BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing is a company that specializes in the design and production of analog and mixed signal interface circuits, primarily for power management applications. Headquartered in Fremont, California, it operates as a subsidiary of BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited. The company offers a diverse range of products, including linear regulators, AC/DC and DC/DC switching converters, standard linear interface circuits, motor drivers, and audio power amplifiers. BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing serves various markets, including computing, consumer electronics, and communications, with a focus on applications in personal computers, flat-panel televisions, mobile phone chargers, and other portable electronic devices. Its operations extend to Shanghai, China, where it further enhances its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

UNISOC

Series C in 2004
UNISOC is a global leader in fabless semiconductor technology, specializing in the independent research and development of core chipsets for mobile communications and IoT. With over 4500 employees across 14 R&D centers worldwide, UNISOC offers a wide range of products including mobile chipset platforms supporting various communication standards, RF chipsets, wireless connection chipsets, security chipsets, TV chipsets, and image sensor chipsets.

Tasman Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.

Diodes Incorporated

Post in 2004
Diodes is a global manufacturer and supplier specializing in application-specific standard products within the discrete and analog semiconductor markets. The company serves various sectors, including consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive industries. Diodes offers a diverse range of products, including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional-specific arrays, and power management solutions such as DC-DC converters and linear voltage regulators. Additionally, the product lineup includes amplifiers, comparators, Hall-effect sensors, and temperature sensors, catering to the specific needs of its customers across multiple applications.

Vonage Holdings

Series B in 2003
Vonage Holdings Corp. specializes in cloud-based communication services for businesses and consumers. It offers a range of products, including integrated voice, text, video, and data applications, API solutions for embedding communications into apps and websites, and various service plans for home telephone services. Vonage's offerings enable businesses to enhance customer interactions, create new experiences, and leverage data and AI for successful conversations. It serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, education, retail, and finance, and operates globally, selling its products through various channels.

Network Elements

Series C in 2003
Network Elements specializes in the design and development of high-speed optical networking modules, specifically 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s products. The company focuses on innovations in high-speed optics, electronics, and multi-protocol ASICs, catering to various markets including core, metropolitan area, edge, and server applications. Their products are engineered to deliver high performance and integration within a single module, facilitating the creation of advanced optical networking equipment. Additionally, Network Elements emphasizes flexible, scalable, and configurable architectures to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

Motion Computing

Series B in 2003
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company is recognized as a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity for users on the move. Motion's product line includes advanced tablet PCs and accessories designed for security, power, and versatility, catering to the unique needs of its clientele. By integrating cutting-edge technologies into its offerings, Motion aims to provide comprehensive computing solutions that support the evolving demands of mobile professionals.

E20 Communications

Series D in 2003
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

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.

Laurel Networks

Series C in 2003
Laurel Networks, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing IP service edge routers and management solutions. The company offers a range of products, including its ST-series Service Edge Routers, which integrate Internet-class routing with multi-service support and broadband subscriber management. Additionally, the ShadeTree System Software enhances routing and switching performance, while the ShadeTree Management Suite facilitates the deployment of services for both residential and business customers. By focusing on IP-based multi-service data delivery solutions, Laurel Networks aims to address the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2003
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification-enabled systems for terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company catered to telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products and services, including un-repeatered and repeatered optical systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. Its solutions were tailored to meet individual customer needs, encompassing full turnkey systems, open architecture designs, and specific product supply. Despite its previous success in expanding its customer base and product portfolio, Xtera faced financial difficulties that led to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in November 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in February 2017.

Tantivy Communications

Venture Round in 2003
Tantivy Communications offers business communication, documentation, and data communications consulting services. It also develops communication and telecommunications software solutions and equipment. Tantivy Communications was acquired by InterDigital Communications in August 2003. Tantivy Communications was founded in 1997 and is based in Melbourne, Florida.

Echopass

Series B in 2003
Echopass Corporation specializes in providing advanced IP-based call and contact center solutions as a service, catering to mid-to-large enterprises and government agencies. Through its innovative EchoSystem service integration platform, Echopass delivers comprehensive, on-demand solutions that are fully integrated with clients' existing customer contact applications and voice or data technologies. The company offers a range of services, including voice, email, chat, and fax, designed to be quick to deploy, user-friendly, and flexible, requiring no capital investment or ongoing maintenance. As a privately-held entity, Echopass has garnered recognition, including the Red Herring Top 100 Companies award, and is supported by venture capital firms.

Corona Networks

Series D in 2003
Corona Networks is a developer of networking equipment, specifically carrier-class IP switches for CLECs, ILECs, IXCs, PTTs and ISPs. The company's products enable the delivery of differentiated IP services including multimedia content delivery, virtual private networks, firewalls and bandwidth management.

Luxtera

Series B in 2003
Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Leapstone Systems

Series B in 2003
Leapstone Systems, Inc. specializes in communication software solutions tailored for network operators in the United States. The company offers the Communications Convergence Engine, a versatile software platform that facilitates the design, packaging, deployment, and management of diverse content and services. Its product suite includes serviceBROKER, which allows operators to seamlessly integrate various services such as voice and IPTV. By providing a unified platform for creating and managing converged video, voice, and data service bundles, Leapstone Systems enables wireline, wireless, and cable operators to enhance their service offerings across multiple networks and devices.

United Platform Technologies

Series A in 2003
United Platform Technologies is a China-based company that offers telecommunication services. It also provides its clients with communications solutions, information exchange, and information inquiry services. United Platform Technologies is headquartered in Haidian, Beijing.

3ware

Series D in 2003
3ware, established in 1980 and headquartered in California, specializes in providing SATA RAID storage solutions to clients across various industries such as wireless communications, wired infrastructure, enterprise storage, and industrial sectors. The company's product portfolio includes wireless and Broadcom storage adapters, Ethernet devices, PCIe switches, fiber optic modules, LEDs, motion control encoders, and optical sensors. Notably, 3ware is known for developing a novel storage-controller architecture that enables computer manufacturers to achieve high-end performance using low-cost disk drives.
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