Oak Investment Partners

Oak Investment Partners is a Connecticut-based multi-stage venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1978. It targets high-growth opportunities in information technology, internet and consumer sectors, financial services technology, healthcare information and services, and clean energy. The firm engages in buyouts, spinouts, growth equity, mid-to-late stage financings, and private investments in public equity, as well as startup and emerging growth ventures, recapitalizations, and industry consolidation. Typical investments range from ten to one hundred fifty million dollars. Oak primarily invests in the United States with selective activity in Europe, Israel, India, South Korea and China. It maintains offices in Connecticut, California and Minnesota, and has deployed billions of capital across hundreds of companies, offering senior guidance and sector expertise.

Grace Ames

COO and General Partner

John Beletic

Venture Partner

Bandel Carano

Managing Partner

Edward Glassmeyer

Founder and General Partner

Angel Saad Gómez

Venture Partner

Fred Harman

Managing Partner

Allan Kwan

Venture Partner

Past deals in Broadband

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.

Tikona Infinet

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in Mumbai in 2008, Tikona Infinet specializes in providing secure wireless broadband connectivity to home and enterprise customers across India. It offers affordable 4G LTE networks, Wi-Fi solutions for offices, and a range of internet connection plans. The company's subsidiary, Tikona Infinet Limited, caters to the domestic enterprise market with services including VPN, data center management, and internet solutions.

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.

Benestra

Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing B2B services. The company offers a wide range of telecommunication infrastructure services, including voice, data, internet, and hosting solutions. Benestra is committed to delivering high-quality services backed by contractual guarantees, ensuring reliability and performance for its clients.

Airspan Networks

Post in 2009
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.

Movaz Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

FiberTower Corporation

Series A in 2005
FiberTower Corporation is a provider of facilities‑based backhaul services to wireless carriers across the United States. The company constructs and operates high‑coverage, high‑capacity hybrid microwave and fiber networks, leveraging its spectrum assets and fiber relationships. It delivers transport services using protocols such as time division multiplexing, SONET, and Ethernet. FiberTower also specializes in millimeter‑band fixed wireless technology, leasing spectrum in the 24 GHz and 39 GHz bands for small‑cell and macro‑cell backhaul solutions. The firm serves thousands of customer locations in major markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Pittsburgh, San Antonio/Austin/Waco, Washington DC/N. Virginia/S. Maryland, and West Florida. It collaborates with carriers, equipment providers, and deployment partners on research and development initiatives. FiberTower Corporation is headquartered in San Francisco.

Airspan Networks

Post in 2004
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.

Wave7 Optics

Venture Round in 2004
Wave7 Optics is a leading provider of optical broadband access systems, specializing in Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) solutions that cater to various architectural needs. The company offers a diverse product portfolio based on IP and Ethernet standards, enabling the delivery of triple-play services, which include voice, video, and data. Its universal access platform, Trident7, along with the Last Mile Link systems, are increasingly being adopted by service providers across multiple sectors, including independent operating companies, competitive local exchange carriers, cable multiple system operators, municipal utilities, and real estate developers. This growing market presence underscores Wave7 Optics' commitment to advancing optical network solutions for enhanced communication services.

Wave7 Optics

Series C in 2003
Wave7 Optics is a leading provider of optical broadband access systems, specializing in Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) solutions that cater to various architectural needs. The company offers a diverse product portfolio based on IP and Ethernet standards, enabling the delivery of triple-play services, which include voice, video, and data. Its universal access platform, Trident7, along with the Last Mile Link systems, are increasingly being adopted by service providers across multiple sectors, including independent operating companies, competitive local exchange carriers, cable multiple system operators, municipal utilities, and real estate developers. This growing market presence underscores Wave7 Optics' commitment to advancing optical network solutions for enhanced communication services.

2Wire

Series E in 2002
2Wire develops hardware and software solutions for telecommunications companies. Their platform includes residential gateways, modems, set-top boxes, and management systems, enabling providers to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and media services to consumers.

Movaz Networks

Series C in 2002
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Telica

Series B in 2002
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in intelligent broadband switching systems designed for service providers. The company focuses on delivering dependable data and voice services over public networks by aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions. Telica's technology operates independently of narrowband or broadband access, utilizing a unified broadband packet network. Additionally, the company offers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions and has expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networks, catering to both Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).

2Wire

Series D in 2001
2Wire develops hardware and software solutions for telecommunications companies. Their platform includes residential gateways, modems, set-top boxes, and management systems, enabling providers to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and media services to consumers.

NxtWave Communications

Series D in 2001
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

Movaz Networks

Series B in 2001
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.

NxtWave Communications

Series C in 2000
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

Telica

Series B in 2000
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in intelligent broadband switching systems designed for service providers. The company focuses on delivering dependable data and voice services over public networks by aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions. Telica's technology operates independently of narrowband or broadband access, utilizing a unified broadband packet network. Additionally, the company offers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions and has expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networks, catering to both Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).

2Wire

Series C in 2000
2Wire develops hardware and software solutions for telecommunications companies. Their platform includes residential gateways, modems, set-top boxes, and management systems, enabling providers to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and media services to consumers.

NxtWave Communications

Series B in 1999
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.

Airspan Networks

Series B in 1998
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.

NxtWave Communications

Series A in 1998
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.