Noventi

Noventi is a technology investment and business development advisory firm founded in 2002 and based in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Milan, Italy, and Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on emerging growth and early-stage investments, primarily in sectors such as cleantech and advanced technology. Noventi seeks opportunities at the intersection of technology, energy, and the environment, aiming for minority equity stakes of 15% to 35% in its portfolio companies. The team includes professionals with backgrounds from Logitech and experience in venture capital from firms like Intel Capital. Noventi has a history of investing in various technology domains, including wireless applications, consumer electronics, enterprise software, and clean technology.

Pierluigi Zappacosta

Venture Partner

23 past transactions

Neato Robotics

Series D in 2012
Neato Robotics is a company based in Newark, California, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of robot vacuum cleaners designed for automated floor cleaning. Founded in 2004, the company offers products like the Botvac Connected robots, which are Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled via the Neato application for convenient cleaning from anywhere at any time. In addition to their robotic vacuums, Neato provides a range of accessories including boundary markers, brushes, filters, and replacement parts. The company's products are distributed through various retailers both in the United States and internationally. Neato Robotics was acquired by Vorwerk & Co. KG in September 2017.

Velomat

Venture Round in 2012
Velomat is a designer and manufacturer of automated assembly line machinery based in Spoltore, Italy. The company specializes in creating turnkey solutions for the assembly of micro, small, and medium-sized components across various industries. Its main application fields include micropumps and dispensers, closures, electrical components, connectors, and medical and pharmaceutical parts, as well as automotive components. By serving diverse markets such as cosmetics, electronics, and healthcare, Velomat focuses on delivering efficient and effective assembly solutions tailored to its clients' manufacturing needs.

Lumenergi

Series B in 2012
Lumenergi is a leading provider of network-controlled lighting energy management solutions that allows commercial customers to optimize their lighting systems for significant energy savings and enhanced control over visual environments. The company's technology enables the integration of both existing and new lighting infrastructure, offering scalability from individual rooms to entire buildings. Lumenergi's intuitive management system simplifies maintenance and customization, helping clients comply with building codes while maximizing energy efficiency through strategic approaches and public utility incentives. With a robust portfolio of installed square footage and a proven track record in lighting technology, Lumenergi positions itself as a prominent player in the energy management sector.

Aurora Biofuels

Series C in 2010
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

Windspire Energy (fka Mariah Power)

Series B in 2008
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.

Aurora Biofuels

Series B in 2008
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

Windspire Energy (fka Mariah Power)

Series A in 2008
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.

Ecrio

Series C in 2007
Ecrio, Inc. is a technology company specializing in 4G LTE real-time communication software and services for the mobile industry. Based in Cupertino, California, Ecrio offers the Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS), which facilitates the deployment of core LTE services such as voice, video, and SMS, as well as rich communication services (RCS). The MCCS includes various components, such as SIP/IMS and VoLTE frameworks, designed to streamline the development of LTE and IMS-based messaging applications while ensuring interoperability with existing network infrastructure. Additionally, Ecrio provides a Device-Platform SDK for operators and device manufacturers to optimize installation and an Application Development SDK for creating communication-enhanced applications. The company's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers, mobile service operators, and infrastructure providers, helping them to deliver improved customer experiences and accelerate digital transformation through advanced communication capabilities. Founded in 1998, Ecrio remains dedicated to simplifying the integration of rich communication features across multiple applications and devices.

HelioVolt

Series B in 2007
HelioVolt's FASST process eliminates the expense of slicing photovoltaic circuits and assembling individual solar cells into modules. Its line of integrated platform circuits can be adapted to a range of sizes and shapes and applied to almost any construction material including glass, steel, metal, composites and some polymers. Resultant solar cells are thinner, easier and cheaper to manufacture than silicon panels.

Active Optical MEMS

Series B in 2007
Active Optical MEMs, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) processes and technology. AOM manufactures and markets MEMS-based active components and subsystems to enhance the performance and wavelength management capabilities of optical networks. The company produces a range of MEMS actuators - including electrostatic and electromagnetic, uniaxial and biaxial, and unidirectional and multidirectional actuators, sensors and MEMS-fiber-waveguide structures - for multiple products in several industries.

Neato Robotics

Series A in 2007
Neato Robotics is a company based in Newark, California, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of robot vacuum cleaners designed for automated floor cleaning. Founded in 2004, the company offers products like the Botvac Connected robots, which are Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled via the Neato application for convenient cleaning from anywhere at any time. In addition to their robotic vacuums, Neato provides a range of accessories including boundary markers, brushes, filters, and replacement parts. The company's products are distributed through various retailers both in the United States and internationally. Neato Robotics was acquired by Vorwerk & Co. KG in September 2017.

Aurora Biofuels

Series A in 2007
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

Ecrio

Series B in 2005
Ecrio, Inc. is a technology company specializing in 4G LTE real-time communication software and services for the mobile industry. Based in Cupertino, California, Ecrio offers the Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS), which facilitates the deployment of core LTE services such as voice, video, and SMS, as well as rich communication services (RCS). The MCCS includes various components, such as SIP/IMS and VoLTE frameworks, designed to streamline the development of LTE and IMS-based messaging applications while ensuring interoperability with existing network infrastructure. Additionally, Ecrio provides a Device-Platform SDK for operators and device manufacturers to optimize installation and an Application Development SDK for creating communication-enhanced applications. The company's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers, mobile service operators, and infrastructure providers, helping them to deliver improved customer experiences and accelerate digital transformation through advanced communication capabilities. Founded in 1998, Ecrio remains dedicated to simplifying the integration of rich communication features across multiple applications and devices.

Kasenna

Series D in 2004
Kasenna is a company that specializes in IPTV solutions, enabling broadband service providers to deliver multi-play offerings, including video-on-demand (VOD) content, to consumers. The company develops video delivery software designed for triple-play services on broadband networks, emphasizing open standards and robust management infrastructure. This allows service providers, enterprises, and other organizations to build and maintain commercial-grade IP video networks effectively. By focusing on innovative technology, Kasenna supports the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Bitfone Corporation

Series C in 2004
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.

Bitfone Corporation

Venture Round in 2003
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.

Minerva Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Minerva Networks is a provider of carrier-grade IPTV service management software, specializing in video networking and management solutions. The company offers an open platform that enables telecommunications, cable, satellite operators, internet service providers, and broadcasters to deliver a comprehensive array of video services over broadband Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Their platform supports features such as live television, video-on-demand, and electronic program guides, along with blended internet and television capabilities. Additionally, Minerva Networks provides a suite of professional services to assist in the deployment of end-to-end video networking solutions, ensuring that subscribers can access an enhanced entertainment experience on any device and across various networks at any time.

Sygate Technologies

Series D in 2002
Sygate is the market leader of endpoint security solutions for the large enterprise. Using the award-winning Sygate Secure Enterprise, organizations protect their networks, enforce business policies, and automate security best practices to regain control of network security, ensure compliance across the enterprise and reduce cost. Partnerships with industry leaders, including Aventail, Cisco, iPass, Nortel, Netscreen and RSA, enable seamless protection across multiple platforms and applications. Sygate Technologies also makes award winning consumer and small business security and Internet access solutions that offer the user a range of features from basic to advanced.

Bitfone Corporation

Series B in 2002
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.

Kasenna

Series B in 2002
Kasenna is a company that specializes in IPTV solutions, enabling broadband service providers to deliver multi-play offerings, including video-on-demand (VOD) content, to consumers. The company develops video delivery software designed for triple-play services on broadband networks, emphasizing open standards and robust management infrastructure. This allows service providers, enterprises, and other organizations to build and maintain commercial-grade IP video networks effectively. By focusing on innovative technology, Kasenna supports the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Teltier Technolgies

Series A in 2001
Teltier Technolgies is a telecommunications company developing a mobile network infrastructure platform for 2.5G and 3G network operators.

Celltick

Series A in 2000
Celltick is a prominent provider of public warning systems and mass notification solutions, recognized as the largest Cell Broadcast Center (CBC) globally. The company's CBC technology is utilized by over 70 mobile operators, reaching more than 1 billion users daily with critical alerts. Celltick's platform supports various alert delivery channels, including location-based SMS, dedicated applications, desktop alerts, email, and interactive voice response (IVR), enabling effective communication for both emergency alerts and commercial messaging. Through its innovative control and management system, Celltick empowers governments and mobile operators to engage subscribers efficiently, ensuring timely and reliable dissemination of important information.

ETEXX

Series A in 2000
ETEXX is a Business-to-Business e-commerce platform focused on the global textile industry. The company assists professionals in the implementation and deployment of effective e-business strategies, facilitating seamless transactions and interactions within the sector. By providing tailored solutions, ETEXX aims to enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of businesses in the textile market.
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