Oak Investment Partners, established in 1978, is a multi-stage venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in California and Minnesota. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth opportunities across various sectors, including Information Technology, Internet and Consumer, Financial Services Technology, Healthcare Information and Services, and Clean Energy. Oak focuses on buyouts, growth equity, and mid-to-late stage financings, typically investing between $10 million and $150 million. Since its inception, the firm has invested over $9 billion in more than 525 companies globally, providing steady guidance and deep domain expertise to entrepreneurs.
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Venture Partner
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Airspan Networks
Post in 2021
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across various vertical markets, including smart utilities, transportation, and public safety. Airspan's product portfolio encompasses a range of technologies operating in licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 700MHz to 6GHz. Their offerings include advanced small cells, pico base stations, and a virtual RAN platform, enabling seamless integration of LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies. Airspan's solutions are designed to bridge connectivity gaps and enhance user experiences, with deployments in over 100 countries and a diverse customer base that includes Internet service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company also provides essential services such as network installation, integration, and support to facilitate the effective operation of its systems.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2019
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2017
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Attivio
Series E in 2016
Attivio, Inc. is a data dexterity company that specializes in software solutions designed to enhance data accessibility and inform decision-making. The company's flagship offering, Attivio, is an enterprise-class platform that automatically discovers and enriches various data sources, creating a universal catalog that accelerates the data discovery process. Additionally, Attivio provides Elevate, a suite of applications tailored for ServiceNow, which delivers insights for IT Service Management, Customer Service Management, and Human Resources. The company's solutions encompass data source discovery, search-based applications, and content analytics, catering to diverse industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, healthcare, and retail. Founded in 2007 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, Attivio empowers businesses to leverage machine learning and integrated data sources to answer complex questions efficiently and enhance productivity.
Benestra
Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing a wide range of services to businesses. Its offerings include voice, data, internet, and hosting services, all of which come with contractually guaranteed quality. By focusing on B2B solutions, Benestra aims to deliver reliable telecommunications infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its clients.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2013
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Attivio
Series D in 2012
Attivio, Inc. is a data dexterity company that specializes in software solutions designed to enhance data accessibility and inform decision-making. The company's flagship offering, Attivio, is an enterprise-class platform that automatically discovers and enriches various data sources, creating a universal catalog that accelerates the data discovery process. Additionally, Attivio provides Elevate, a suite of applications tailored for ServiceNow, which delivers insights for IT Service Management, Customer Service Management, and Human Resources. The company's solutions encompass data source discovery, search-based applications, and content analytics, catering to diverse industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, healthcare, and retail. Founded in 2007 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, Attivio empowers businesses to leverage machine learning and integrated data sources to answer complex questions efficiently and enhance productivity.
Brightcom Group (formerly LYCOS Internet)
Venture Round in 2011
Brightcom Group, formerly known as LYCOS Internet Ltd, operates in the realms of ad-tech, new media, and Internet of Things (IoT) businesses, focusing primarily on the digital ecosystem. The group serves a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients, including major brands such as Coca-Cola, Hyundai Motors, and Samsung, while collaborating with key publishers like Facebook and Twitter. Brightcom also partners with renowned advertising agencies to enhance its service offerings. Its consumer products division emphasizes IoT, exemplified by its LIFE product, which aims to facilitate communication and information management through interconnected everyday objects. With a significant global presence spanning regions such as the US, Israel, and Western Europe, Brightcom Group is well-positioned to assist partners in navigating and capitalizing on emerging global trends in the digital landscape.
Kineto Wireless
Debt Financing in 2010
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
Airspan Networks
Post in 2009
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across various vertical markets, including smart utilities, transportation, and public safety. Airspan's product portfolio encompasses a range of technologies operating in licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 700MHz to 6GHz. Their offerings include advanced small cells, pico base stations, and a virtual RAN platform, enabling seamless integration of LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies. Airspan's solutions are designed to bridge connectivity gaps and enhance user experiences, with deployments in over 100 countries and a diverse customer base that includes Internet service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company also provides essential services such as network installation, integration, and support to facilitate the effective operation of its systems.
Staccato Communications
Venture Round in 2008
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
Kineto Wireless
Series D in 2008
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
NeoPhotonics
Venture Round in 2008
NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.
NextG Networks
Venture Round in 2008
NextG Networks is a facilities-based carrier's carrier specializing in the design, permitting, construction, ownership, operation, and management of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks. The company focuses on enhancing the performance of mobile wireless infrastructure while addressing community concerns regarding aesthetics. Its DAS networks significantly improve wireless performance by increasing voice quality, enhancing call traffic capacity, reducing dropped calls, and providing better mobile coverage and faster data transfers. NextG employs innovative fiber-optic architecture and low-impact, low-emission equipment, supported by municipal rights-of-way agreements, to ensure efficient network deployment. The networks are protocol and frequency neutral, allowing them to support various wireless technologies and standards, thereby serving residential, urban, and challenging-to-zone areas across the United States for a diverse range of wireless carriers.
Zayo Group
Venture Round in 2007
Zayo Group is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, government agencies, and large enterprises in various sectors such as healthcare. The company specializes in delivering both lit services and dark fiber products, ensuring robust connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo Group offers carrier-neutral colocation facilities and cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing connectivity options for its customers and enabling them to improve their operational capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Zayo Group supports the advancement of its clients' capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Artimi
Series B in 2007
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2007
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
Digital Media Group
Series B in 2007
Digital Media Group operates digital media networks inside subway systems. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in China.
Artimi
Series B in 2006
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.
MobiTV
Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
MobiTV
Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
PWRF
Series C in 2006
PWRF is a fabless semiconductor company that continues to commercialize the industry's first digital RF power amplifier module for wireless infrastructure. The company's proprietary Class M technology is a digital MCPA module that simultaneously sets new industry benchmarks for cost, size and efficiency. Based in Austin, Texas, PWRF is a privately held company.
Parlano
Series B in 2006
Parlano, acquired by Microsoft in 2007, specializes in enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging solutions through its MindAlign product series. MindAlign is designed to enhance communication within businesses by combining the asynchronous capabilities of email with the real-time functionality of instant messaging. This platform facilitates persistent group chats focused on critical business topics, helping to connect employees, customers, and partners effectively. In addition to its messaging solutions, Parlano offers business planning and technical implementation services, catering to various sectors including technology, financial services, energy, and defense. The MindAlign platform aims to streamline communication and reduce information silos, ultimately improving collaboration across organizations.
NeoPhotonics
Series C in 2006
NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.
Movaz Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.
White Rock Networks
Venture Round in 2005
White Rock Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transport and switching, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation solutions targeted at carriers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company provides an array of transport and switching solutions, including SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated ADM/DCS, standalone mini DCS, DWDM, and wireless backhaul systems. Additionally, White Rock Networks offers services related to dispersion compensation and various amplification techniques, enhancing signal quality and transmission reliability. The company's IP aggregation services encompass router port aggregation, backhaul solutions, and carrier-grade Voice over IP (VoIP) services, enabling efficient data transmission and communication for telecommunications providers.
Airgo Networks
Series E in 2005
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
Talisma
Venture Round in 2005
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software with over 22 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in integrating various communication channels, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. Talisma's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by businesses and educational institutions, enabling them to achieve results efficiently. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base to enhance customer engagement and streamline communication processes.
Parlano
Series A in 2004
Parlano, acquired by Microsoft in 2007, specializes in enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging solutions through its MindAlign product series. MindAlign is designed to enhance communication within businesses by combining the asynchronous capabilities of email with the real-time functionality of instant messaging. This platform facilitates persistent group chats focused on critical business topics, helping to connect employees, customers, and partners effectively. In addition to its messaging solutions, Parlano offers business planning and technical implementation services, catering to various sectors including technology, financial services, energy, and defense. The MindAlign platform aims to streamline communication and reduce information silos, ultimately improving collaboration across organizations.
Airspan Networks
Post in 2004
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across various vertical markets, including smart utilities, transportation, and public safety. Airspan's product portfolio encompasses a range of technologies operating in licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 700MHz to 6GHz. Their offerings include advanced small cells, pico base stations, and a virtual RAN platform, enabling seamless integration of LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies. Airspan's solutions are designed to bridge connectivity gaps and enhance user experiences, with deployments in over 100 countries and a diverse customer base that includes Internet service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company also provides essential services such as network installation, integration, and support to facilitate the effective operation of its systems.
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.
Artimi
Series A in 2004
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.
Tele Atlas
Series A in 2004
Tele Atlas is a leading provider of digital maps and dynamic content, specializing in geographical mapping solutions for automotive navigation systems. The company offers comprehensive content for a range of navigation and location-based services, as well as geospatial and database products. Its services cater to manufacturers of automotive navigation systems and companies that deliver mapping solutions through mobile and internet platforms. By providing rich geographical data, Tele Atlas enables its clients to enhance their navigation and location services effectively.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2004
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in fixed-mobile convergence technology, aiding mobile operators in their transition to IP-based services. The company offers solutions designed to enhance the competitiveness of mobile operators against over-the-top service providers. Key offerings include Smart Comms, which leverages Rich Communications Suite technology to help operators brand and monetize their voice and messaging services, and Smart Wi-Fi, which transforms existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on operators' networks. These technologies enable smartphone users to access mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice and messaging. Kineto collaborates with various industry partners such as HTC Corporation, Huawei, and T-Mobile USA to deliver its innovative solutions.
NeoPhotonics
Series B in 2004
NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.
Airgo Networks
Series D in 2004
Airgo Networks is a California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology.
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.
Talisma
Venture Round in 2003
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software with over 22 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in integrating various communication channels, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. Talisma's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by businesses and educational institutions, enabling them to achieve results efficiently. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base to enhance customer engagement and streamline communication processes.
Cogent Communications
Post in 2003
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
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 allows operators to design, package, deploy, and manage a variety of content and services. This includes the CCE serviceBROKER, which facilitates the integration of diverse services such as voice and IPTV across multiple networks and devices. By providing a unified platform for creating and managing converged service bundles, Leapstone Systems enables wireline, wireless, and cable operators to enhance their service offerings and improve customer experiences.
White Rock Networks
Series D in 2002
White Rock Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transport and switching, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation solutions targeted at carriers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company provides an array of transport and switching solutions, including SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated ADM/DCS, standalone mini DCS, DWDM, and wireless backhaul systems. Additionally, White Rock Networks offers services related to dispersion compensation and various amplification techniques, enhancing signal quality and transmission reliability. The company's IP aggregation services encompass router port aggregation, backhaul solutions, and carrier-grade Voice over IP (VoIP) services, enabling efficient data transmission and communication for telecommunications providers.
CommVerge Solutions
Venture Round in 2002
CommVerge Solutions is a prominent network services company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in professional services and advanced network solutions for telecom service providers. Established in 1999, the company has experienced significant growth and has earned the trust of numerous telecom and mobile operators through the design, implementation, and maintenance of converged voice and data networks, mobile infrastructure, and application platforms such as 3G, LTE, WiMAX, and IMS. With a skilled team of network planners, technical support staff, and project implementation experts, CommVerge provides integrated solutions that enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of clients' networks. The company carefully selects high-quality products from established vendors worldwide to deliver optimized solutions. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CommVerge Solutions operates offices across major cities in the region, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Singapore, among others. Its corporate philosophy emphasizes the importance of employing the right people and practices to achieve successful network deployment from conception to implementation and beyond.
Movaz Networks
Series C in 2002
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.
LizardTech
Series F in 2002
LizardTech is a software company specializing in the management, access, and distribution of high-resolution geospatial data, including aerial and satellite imagery as well as LiDAR data. With over two decades of experience, LizardTech is known for its pioneering MrSID technology, a wavelet-based image encoder, viewer, and file format that is widely supported across major Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. The company's software solutions cater to various sectors, including civil engineering, defense, oil and gas, and architecture, engineering, and construction. LizardTech operates offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo, and functions as a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Telica
Series B in 2002
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in VoIP and broadband switching systems. It offers intelligent solutions that enable service providers to deliver reliable data and voice services over public networks. By aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions, Telica's systems support both narrowband and broadband access through a unified broadband packet network. The company is particularly focused on serving incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), leveraging its expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networking to enhance service delivery.
White Rock Networks
Series C in 2002
White Rock Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transport and switching, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation solutions targeted at carriers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company provides an array of transport and switching solutions, including SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated ADM/DCS, standalone mini DCS, DWDM, and wireless backhaul systems. Additionally, White Rock Networks offers services related to dispersion compensation and various amplification techniques, enhancing signal quality and transmission reliability. The company's IP aggregation services encompass router port aggregation, backhaul solutions, and carrier-grade Voice over IP (VoIP) services, enabling efficient data transmission and communication for telecommunications providers.
Talisma
Series C in 2001
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software with over 22 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in integrating various communication channels, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. Talisma's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by businesses and educational institutions, enabling them to achieve results efficiently. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base to enhance customer engagement and streamline communication processes.
Cogent Communications
Series C in 2001
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
Movaz Networks
Series B in 2001
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.
Talisma
Series B in 2001
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software with over 22 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in integrating various communication channels, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. Talisma's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by businesses and educational institutions, enabling them to achieve results efficiently. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base to enhance customer engagement and streamline communication processes.
United Messaging
Series C in 2000
United Messaging, Inc. provides enterprise messaging solutions that deliver hosted e-mail and collaboration services to business enterprises internationally. It provides electronic messaging network, consulting, and mailgration services, as well as hosted Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, and Internet Messaging applications. United Messaging, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania; and London, England. It has a network operations center in Malvern, Pennsylvania, as well as engineering facilities in Chantilly, Virginia.
LizardTech
Series E in 2000
LizardTech is a software company specializing in the management, access, and distribution of high-resolution geospatial data, including aerial and satellite imagery as well as LiDAR data. With over two decades of experience, LizardTech is known for its pioneering MrSID technology, a wavelet-based image encoder, viewer, and file format that is widely supported across major Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. The company's software solutions cater to various sectors, including civil engineering, defense, oil and gas, and architecture, engineering, and construction. LizardTech operates offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo, and functions as a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Talisma
Series A in 2000
Talisma is a provider of customer interaction management software with over 22 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in integrating various communication channels, including web self-service, email response management, live chat, VoIP, and phone, into a cohesive Customer Interaction Management Hub. Talisma's solutions are designed to address the evolving challenges faced by businesses and educational institutions, enabling them to achieve results efficiently. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive analytics and a system-wide knowledge base to enhance customer engagement and streamline communication processes.
Sphera Optical Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Sphera Optical Networks, Inc. specializes in designing and developing optical metropolitan networks tailored for internet service providers (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), and global service providers. The company offers a range of services, including point-to-point connections, HUB services, optical virtual private networks, and comprehensive network management solutions. Additionally, Sphera provides resources such as metrohub white papers to support its clients in optimizing their network infrastructures.
Cogent Communications
Series B in 2000
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
Comstellar Technologies
Series A in 2000
Comstellar Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of communications infrastructure, concentrating on creating network components and subsystems for both optical and wireless communication industries. The company's innovative operating model positions it to address the growing demand for high-quality communication solutions, which are becoming increasingly essential in today’s technology landscape. By focusing on these critical areas, Comstellar aims to capitalize on the vast opportunities available in the global market for communication technologies.
Symmetry Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Symmetry Communications is creating the "Information Super Sky Way" of seamless global IP-based services for mobile wireless users. They are a leading provider of wireless packet data solutions for Internet and next-generation telecommunications services. Their packet data solutions enable wireless network operators to provide flexible service differentiation and new data services to market quicker than ever before.
Teloquent Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Teloquent Communications is a provider of virtual call center solutions that cater to businesses and professionals by facilitating customer interactions through both web and traditional telephone channels. Established in June 1989 and located in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company specializes in integrating voice, data, video, and web inquiries to enhance communication efficiency. Teloquent Communications also develops software solutions for call center networking, virtual offices, and telecommuting, addressing the diverse needs of modern customer service environments. In December 2003, the company was acquired by Syntellect, expanding its capabilities and reach in the industry.
White Rock Networks
Series B in 2000
White Rock Networks, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transport and switching, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation solutions targeted at carriers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company provides an array of transport and switching solutions, including SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated ADM/DCS, standalone mini DCS, DWDM, and wireless backhaul systems. Additionally, White Rock Networks offers services related to dispersion compensation and various amplification techniques, enhancing signal quality and transmission reliability. The company's IP aggregation services encompass router port aggregation, backhaul solutions, and carrier-grade Voice over IP (VoIP) services, enabling efficient data transmission and communication for telecommunications providers.
Telica
Series B in 2000
Telica is a telecommunications solution company specializing in VoIP and broadband switching systems. It offers intelligent solutions that enable service providers to deliver reliable data and voice services over public networks. By aggregating, simplifying, and normalizing the switching and transport of voice and data sessions, Telica's systems support both narrowband and broadband access through a unified broadband packet network. The company is particularly focused on serving incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), leveraging its expertise in SS7 switching and intelligent networking to enhance service delivery.
Cogent Communications
Series A in 2000
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
LizardTech
Series C in 2000
LizardTech is a software company specializing in the management, access, and distribution of high-resolution geospatial data, including aerial and satellite imagery as well as LiDAR data. With over two decades of experience, LizardTech is known for its pioneering MrSID technology, a wavelet-based image encoder, viewer, and file format that is widely supported across major Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. The company's software solutions cater to various sectors, including civil engineering, defense, oil and gas, and architecture, engineering, and construction. LizardTech operates offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo, and functions as a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.
Tellium
Venture Round in 2000
Tellium specializes in high-speed, high-capacity optical solutions designed for service providers globally. The company is a pioneer in the development of intelligent optical switches, specifically the Aurora Optical Switch™ family, which, along with the StarNet Software Suite™, facilitates a straightforward and cost-effective transition to next-generation public networks. These optical switches are integral to the core of telecommunications networks, effectively managing the flow of optical signals that carry voice, video, and data traffic over fiber-optic cables. Through its innovative technology, Tellium aims to simplify and optimize network operations for its clients.
United Messaging
Series B in 1999
United Messaging, Inc. provides enterprise messaging solutions that deliver hosted e-mail and collaboration services to business enterprises internationally. It provides electronic messaging network, consulting, and mailgration services, as well as hosted Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, and Internet Messaging applications. United Messaging, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania; and London, England. It has a network operations center in Malvern, Pennsylvania, as well as engineering facilities in Chantilly, Virginia.
Soapstone Networks
Series C in 1999
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Qtera
Series B in 1999
Qtera Corporation, founded in 1988 by Fahri Diner and based in Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in the development of photonic transport systems aimed at telecommunication service providers. The company serves both new IP-based carriers and traditional long-distance carriers, offering solutions that enable low-cost bandwidth by eliminating the need for opto-electronic regeneration in ultra-high-capacity networks. Through its innovative technology, Qtera addresses the growing demands of the telecommunications industry for efficient and scalable data transport.
Airspan Networks
Series B in 1998
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across various vertical markets, including smart utilities, transportation, and public safety. Airspan's product portfolio encompasses a range of technologies operating in licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 700MHz to 6GHz. Their offerings include advanced small cells, pico base stations, and a virtual RAN platform, enabling seamless integration of LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies. Airspan's solutions are designed to bridge connectivity gaps and enhance user experiences, with deployments in over 100 countries and a diverse customer base that includes Internet service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company also provides essential services such as network installation, integration, and support to facilitate the effective operation of its systems.
Soapstone Networks
Series B in 1998
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Soapstone Networks
Series A in 1997
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.
Tellium
Venture Round in 1997
Tellium specializes in high-speed, high-capacity optical solutions designed for service providers globally. The company is a pioneer in the development of intelligent optical switches, specifically the Aurora Optical Switch™ family, which, along with the StarNet Software Suite™, facilitates a straightforward and cost-effective transition to next-generation public networks. These optical switches are integral to the core of telecommunications networks, effectively managing the flow of optical signals that carry voice, video, and data traffic over fiber-optic cables. Through its innovative technology, Tellium aims to simplify and optimize network operations for its clients.
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