Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions that deliver in-depth analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. The company provides a range of services, including Ace Metrix PRE, which offers ad pre-testing with both qualitative and quantitative data, and Ace Metrix LIVE, a subscription service that analyzes the impact of digital creative across various platforms. Additionally, Ace Metrix POLITICS measures the effectiveness of political campaign ads, while Ace Metrix VIVA focuses on evaluating Spanish language video ads targeted at U.S. Hispanic consumers. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, Ace Metrix serves brands, creative agencies, and publishers, enabling them to optimize their advertising campaigns in real time.
Damballa specializes in advanced threat protection, focusing on the detection of active threats that evade conventional security measures. The company employs data science and machine learning techniques to identify successful infections and assess the risk posed by compromised devices, regardless of their operating system or threat vector. Damballa's solutions are designed to discover previously unknown threats, making the company a key player in cybersecurity. It safeguards nearly a billion endpoints across various sectors, including enterprises and major telecommunications providers. The firm also addresses issues related to botnet formation, providing essential safeguards against the misuse of Internet-enabled devices for harmful activities.
Predixion is a provider of predictive analytics services, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, with development offices in Redmond, Washington. The company offers a self-service predictive analytics platform called Predixion Insight™, which simplifies the predictive process for business analysts and non-technical users, while still maintaining the flexibility and power needed by data scientists. This platform allows customers to analyze large volumes of data and make actionable decisions, facilitating the integration of predictions into everyday business operations. Predixion also focuses on enhancing the deployment of analytics, ensuring that valuable insights reach the right people promptly for immediate action. More than 200 companies utilize Predixion's services to improve their decision-making processes.
Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions that deliver in-depth analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. The company provides a range of services, including Ace Metrix PRE, which offers ad pre-testing with both qualitative and quantitative data, and Ace Metrix LIVE, a subscription service that analyzes the impact of digital creative across various platforms. Additionally, Ace Metrix POLITICS measures the effectiveness of political campaign ads, while Ace Metrix VIVA focuses on evaluating Spanish language video ads targeted at U.S. Hispanic consumers. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, Ace Metrix serves brands, creative agencies, and publishers, enabling them to optimize their advertising campaigns in real time.
Predixion is a provider of predictive analytics services, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, with development offices in Redmond, Washington. The company offers a self-service predictive analytics platform called Predixion Insight™, which simplifies the predictive process for business analysts and non-technical users, while still maintaining the flexibility and power needed by data scientists. This platform allows customers to analyze large volumes of data and make actionable decisions, facilitating the integration of predictions into everyday business operations. Predixion also focuses on enhancing the deployment of analytics, ensuring that valuable insights reach the right people promptly for immediate action. More than 200 companies utilize Predixion's services to improve their decision-making processes.
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.
Damballa specializes in advanced threat protection, focusing on the detection of active threats that evade conventional security measures. The company employs data science and machine learning techniques to identify successful infections and assess the risk posed by compromised devices, regardless of their operating system or threat vector. Damballa's solutions are designed to discover previously unknown threats, making the company a key player in cybersecurity. It safeguards nearly a billion endpoints across various sectors, including enterprises and major telecommunications providers. The firm also addresses issues related to botnet formation, providing essential safeguards against the misuse of Internet-enabled devices for harmful activities.
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that operates a social voice application designed to connect users globally through mobile social networks and messaging. The Bubbly app allows users to share voice updates and engage with friends, family, and followers, akin to a voice-enabled version of Twitter. It features capabilities such as following celebrities and public figures, recording and previewing audio instantly, and applying various audio effects and filters. Users can share their posts via email, social media platforms, and personal blogs, while also discovering and listening to content from talented singers and musicians worldwide. Initially launched for feature phones, Bubbly has expanded its reach with versions for smartphones, including iPhone and Android, achieving a user base of over 30 million primarily across Asia. Founded in 2003 and previously known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly Inc. is now a subsidiary of Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and is also gaining traction in various international markets.
Biscotti Inc. designs, builds, and markets video calling cameras for office, healthcare, and consumer markets. The company offers cloud-based services that include 1-on-1 calls, home and corporate firewall traversal, Web interface, public SIP address, test call, network test, video mail storage, and live video streaming services. It offers its products for home HDTV video calling, business video conferencing, home monitoring, and other healthcare applications. The company sells its products online. Biscotti Inc. was formerly known as Wham!, Inc. and changed its name to Biscotti Inc. in January 2012. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Plano, Texas.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
Damballa specializes in advanced threat protection, focusing on the detection of active threats that evade conventional security measures. The company employs data science and machine learning techniques to identify successful infections and assess the risk posed by compromised devices, regardless of their operating system or threat vector. Damballa's solutions are designed to discover previously unknown threats, making the company a key player in cybersecurity. It safeguards nearly a billion endpoints across various sectors, including enterprises and major telecommunications providers. The firm also addresses issues related to botnet formation, providing essential safeguards against the misuse of Internet-enabled devices for harmful activities.
ExteNet Systems designs, builds and operates network infrastructure - primarily using distributed antenna systems. DAS networks by ExteNet Systems are implemented by wireless service providers in a variety of locations and environments. ExteNet is technologically adaptable – which means they can operate CDMA, GSM, UMTS, 3G and 4G within each fiber network that we deploy. They are adept at designing, implementing and operating fiber networks to extend their network’s traditional sites into hard-to-zone areas, or to places where you do not have coverage. Their fiber networks could also be a reasonable backhaul solution for wireless service providers.
Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions that deliver in-depth analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. The company provides a range of services, including Ace Metrix PRE, which offers ad pre-testing with both qualitative and quantitative data, and Ace Metrix LIVE, a subscription service that analyzes the impact of digital creative across various platforms. Additionally, Ace Metrix POLITICS measures the effectiveness of political campaign ads, while Ace Metrix VIVA focuses on evaluating Spanish language video ads targeted at U.S. Hispanic consumers. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, Ace Metrix serves brands, creative agencies, and publishers, enabling them to optimize their advertising campaigns in real time.
Bigfoot Networks is a prominent technology company specializing in networking solutions tailored for online gaming. The company develops both hardware and software that enhance network performance, ensuring a superior experience for gamers and users of real-time applications. Its product lineup includes gaming network cards designed specifically for online gaming and voice chat, which facilitate improved connectivity and reduced latency. By focusing on the needs of gamers and mass-market consumers, Bigfoot Networks aims to elevate the overall quality of online gaming experiences.
Paymetric, Inc. is the standard in secure and integrated payments. Our innovative payment acceptance solutions expedite and secure the order-to-cash process, improve ePayment acceptance rates, and reduce the scope and financial burden of PCI compliance. Leading global brands rely on Paymetric for the only fully integrated, processor-agnostic tokenization solution, supported by dedicated customer service. Paymetric is a nationally award-winning industry leader recognized for continual innovation, SAP partnership and world-class support since 1998. For more information, visit www.paymetric.com.
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that operates a social voice application designed to connect users globally through mobile social networks and messaging. The Bubbly app allows users to share voice updates and engage with friends, family, and followers, akin to a voice-enabled version of Twitter. It features capabilities such as following celebrities and public figures, recording and previewing audio instantly, and applying various audio effects and filters. Users can share their posts via email, social media platforms, and personal blogs, while also discovering and listening to content from talented singers and musicians worldwide. Initially launched for feature phones, Bubbly has expanded its reach with versions for smartphones, including iPhone and Android, achieving a user base of over 30 million primarily across Asia. Founded in 2003 and previously known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly Inc. is now a subsidiary of Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and is also gaining traction in various international markets.
Ravenflow enables enterprises to deliver applications faster. RAVEN software for requirements elicitation and definition quickly builds stakeholder consensus on requirements, reduces the time required for stakeholders to approve specifications, reduces developer rework due to requirements errors, and seamlessly integrates requirements and testing. RAVEN integrates requirements elicitation and definition with the application lifecycle management platforms from IBM Rational, Telelogic, HP Mercury, and also Microsoft Visual Studio.
Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions that deliver in-depth analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. The company provides a range of services, including Ace Metrix PRE, which offers ad pre-testing with both qualitative and quantitative data, and Ace Metrix LIVE, a subscription service that analyzes the impact of digital creative across various platforms. Additionally, Ace Metrix POLITICS measures the effectiveness of political campaign ads, while Ace Metrix VIVA focuses on evaluating Spanish language video ads targeted at U.S. Hispanic consumers. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, Ace Metrix serves brands, creative agencies, and publishers, enabling them to optimize their advertising campaigns in real time.
DATAllegro is an integrated data warehousing provider.
Zannel makes the mobile industry's first Instant Media Network(TM), which allows people to instantly and visually communicate what's happening now across mobile and the web, including all major social networks. Zannel won a Webby for Best Mobile Social Network in 2008, serves million of unique visitors per month, has over 50 partnerships with leading operators, media companies, and brands. Founded by the team that built the first large-scale mobile media storefronts in the US, Zannel combines the best of mobile messaging, media sharing, and social networking into an intuitive, compelling user experience. Located in San Francisco, Zannel is backed by USVP, Alloy, and Palomar Ventures.
ExteNet Systems designs, builds and operates network infrastructure - primarily using distributed antenna systems. DAS networks by ExteNet Systems are implemented by wireless service providers in a variety of locations and environments. ExteNet is technologically adaptable – which means they can operate CDMA, GSM, UMTS, 3G and 4G within each fiber network that we deploy. They are adept at designing, implementing and operating fiber networks to extend their network’s traditional sites into hard-to-zone areas, or to places where you do not have coverage. Their fiber networks could also be a reasonable backhaul solution for wireless service providers.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Bigfoot Networks is a prominent technology company specializing in networking solutions tailored for online gaming. The company develops both hardware and software that enhance network performance, ensuring a superior experience for gamers and users of real-time applications. Its product lineup includes gaming network cards designed specifically for online gaming and voice chat, which facilitate improved connectivity and reduced latency. By focusing on the needs of gamers and mass-market consumers, Bigfoot Networks aims to elevate the overall quality of online gaming experiences.
Ravenflow enables enterprises to deliver applications faster. RAVEN software for requirements elicitation and definition quickly builds stakeholder consensus on requirements, reduces the time required for stakeholders to approve specifications, reduces developer rework due to requirements errors, and seamlessly integrates requirements and testing. RAVEN integrates requirements elicitation and definition with the application lifecycle management platforms from IBM Rational, Telelogic, HP Mercury, and also Microsoft Visual Studio.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
Edgewater Networks Inc. specializes in managed services platforms that facilitate the delivery of IP-based voice, video, and data services for service providers, small businesses, and large enterprises. Their product lineup includes the EdgeView Service Control Center, which effectively identifies and resolves network issues affecting VoIP call quality, and Intelligent Edge solutions offering features such as NAT/firewall management, interoperability protocols, and call quality monitoring. Additionally, the Network Edge Orchestration platform integrates these services to enhance network performance and reliability. The company also provides certification services for interoperability with PBX systems, alongside professional services for network planning and operation. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Edgewater Networks has deployed its solutions in over 600,000 sites worldwide and operates as a subsidiary of Ribbon Communications.
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.
Silver Creek Systems, Inc. specializes in automated data mastering solutions, focusing on data consolidation and management. The company's primary offering is the DataLens System, which standardizes, enriches, matches, and repurposes product data from various sources. Additionally, Silver Creek develops data service applications that streamline data integration tasks, employing a semantics-based approach to identify key information. Their solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and telecommunications, by providing automation for information supply chains and enhancing data quality and governance. The DataLens System supports various applications, such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), product information management (PIM), and master data management (MDM), while also facilitating data migration and business intelligence efforts. Founded in 1997 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Silver Creek Systems operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corp. since 2009.
Woven Systems⢠is an innovative network infrastructure provider focused on designing and building massively scalable Ethernet fabric switching solutions for Enterprise, and Internet data centers. Woven offers the only solutions that use Dynamic Congestion Avoidance to automatically balance traffic for delivering the industry's highest performance and lowest latency â all conveniently packaged in an energy-efficient chassis.
SkyeTek, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions across various sectors, including government, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, and retail. The company provides a range of products, including embedded and standalone RFID reader modules, which are utilized for applications such as access control, asset tracking, inventory management, patient safety, and product authentication. In addition to its RFID hardware offerings, SkyeTek delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including integration support, regulatory certification, security consulting, and customization for software and hardware. The firm is known for its MetaFi application, which enables real-time management of inventory and resources, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, SkyeTek operates globally with sales in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of JADAK Technologies, Inc.
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.
StorSpeed Inc. develops products that increase network storage performance. StorSpeed Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Lombardi Software, Inc. is a provider of business process management (BPM) software and services based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1999, the company offers a range of products including Teamworks 6, a BPM software suite designed to support process improvement applications, and Blueprint, a software-as-a-service solution that helps organizations map business processes, identify issues, and prioritize improvements. Additionally, Lombardi Software provides process documentation and workflow diagramming tools, as well as a variety of services such as process definition, deployment, on-demand assistance, and education. Their offerings also extend to on-site services, including process design, project management, and service-oriented architecture integration reviews. The company's clientele spans various sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.
AlterPoint specializes in network governance software, providing solutions for managing network assets, configurations, and changes through its NetworkAuthority product suite. This includes a vendor-independent Configuration Management Database (CMDB), analytics for security and compliance, and services for vulnerability assessment and remediation. The company also offers consulting, technical support, and educational services to help clients implement these solutions effectively. AlterPoint's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, technology, and media. Its tools are particularly useful for organizations merging networks, launching new services, and adhering to regulatory requirements, promoting best practices in network management.
KnowNow
Venture Round in 2006
KnowNow specializes in providing live information management solutions, primarily through RSS services, to large enterprises. The company's offerings are tailored to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for organizations globally. By leveraging real-time information, KnowNow aims to improve decision-making processes and streamline operations, thereby helping businesses to optimize their performance in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.
Zannel makes the mobile industry's first Instant Media Network(TM), which allows people to instantly and visually communicate what's happening now across mobile and the web, including all major social networks. Zannel won a Webby for Best Mobile Social Network in 2008, serves million of unique visitors per month, has over 50 partnerships with leading operators, media companies, and brands. Founded by the team that built the first large-scale mobile media storefronts in the US, Zannel combines the best of mobile messaging, media sharing, and social networking into an intuitive, compelling user experience. Located in San Francisco, Zannel is backed by USVP, Alloy, and Palomar Ventures.
DATAllegro is an integrated data warehousing provider.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
Incuity Software, Inc. is a privately-held Delaware corporation founded in 2004 in Mission Viejo, California. Although new as a corporation, the founders and staff of Incuity Software, formerly known as DataWorks Systems, have a long history in the design, development and marketing of industrial automation database and data analysis software products.
Encryptanet, Inc.
Series A in 2006
Encryptanet built a lightweight, content control and access cloud service for monetizing digital content called Paycloud. Encryptanet was not a micropayments vendor, but It was the very first micropayments partner for PayPal. The product provided a software-less solution for granting self-expiring, micro-access to digital content as small as a link or an image embedded in a page or for as short as seconds allowing customers to blend premium content with ad supported content to maximize revenues. The solution was unique in that it flipped the user model on its head: content looked and behaved like a free site to premium users without registration, signing in, or browser cookies. Customers included Forbes and several dozen digital content vendors. The company was funded by Palomar Ventures, Sevin Rosen, and friends and family.
RealOps, Inc., an information technology management company, provides run book automation and information technology process automation software solutions that streamline and execute critical operational service functions. It offers AutoPilot solutions for problem, change, and service management that automate the repetitive manual tasks that its staff performs every day; and RealOps Automation Management Platform that identifies, performs triage, analyzes, prioritizes, and manages information technology service functions automatically orchestrating interaction with various auxiliary tools and systems to minimize time-consuming and costly manual operational processes. The company also offers assessment and deployment, training and development, and professional services. Its customers include service providers and enterprises global information technology operations environments. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Herndon, Virginia. RealOps, Inc. is a subsidiary of BMC Software, Inc.
Network Physics
Venture Round in 2006
As of October 19, 2007, Network Physics, Inc. was acquired by OPNET Technologies Inc. (NasdaqNM:OPNT). Network Physics, Inc. provides real-time performance management solutions for converged networks. Its NetSensory appliances monitor the performance, integrity, and security of the applications infrastructure and enables IT staff to align operations with business priorities; NetSensory Enterprise Architecture, a network application management solution; NetSensory Solution Insight for VoIP delivers real-time and integrated management of voice and data applications; and NetSensory Business Reporter is a software option for the NP-Director platform. It offers solutions for the financial, health care, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. Network Physics was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in the United Kingdom.
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.
Lombardi Software, Inc. is a provider of business process management (BPM) software and services based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1999, the company offers a range of products including Teamworks 6, a BPM software suite designed to support process improvement applications, and Blueprint, a software-as-a-service solution that helps organizations map business processes, identify issues, and prioritize improvements. Additionally, Lombardi Software provides process documentation and workflow diagramming tools, as well as a variety of services such as process definition, deployment, on-demand assistance, and education. Their offerings also extend to on-site services, including process design, project management, and service-oriented architecture integration reviews. The company's clientele spans various sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
Ravenflow enables enterprises to deliver applications faster. RAVEN software for requirements elicitation and definition quickly builds stakeholder consensus on requirements, reduces the time required for stakeholders to approve specifications, reduces developer rework due to requirements errors, and seamlessly integrates requirements and testing. RAVEN integrates requirements elicitation and definition with the application lifecycle management platforms from IBM Rational, Telelogic, HP Mercury, and also Microsoft Visual Studio.
Woven Systems⢠is an innovative network infrastructure provider focused on designing and building massively scalable Ethernet fabric switching solutions for Enterprise, and Internet data centers. Woven offers the only solutions that use Dynamic Congestion Avoidance to automatically balance traffic for delivering the industry's highest performance and lowest latency â all conveniently packaged in an energy-efficient chassis.
NTT Global Networks, through its Virtela division, offers an innovative alternative to traditional global carriers and equipment vendors for enterprise networking and virtualized IT services. The company utilizes its Virtualized Overlay Network and Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud platform to facilitate the transition of branch office networking and security services to the cloud. This approach allows enterprises to benefit from software-defined networking, resulting in significant cost savings, including up to 80% in initial capital expenditures and 30% in ongoing operational costs. NTT Global Networks provides a comprehensive suite of services, including global managed network, security, mobility, application acceleration, and IT infrastructure services, positioning itself as a flexible and efficient choice for modern enterprises.
NetContinuum, Inc. provides application controllers to deploy, secure, and manage enterprise Web applications. Its products include Web application firewalls that enable data center teams to secure existing enterprise applications; and Web application gateways, which provide application security, load balancing, content switching, connection pooling, caching, and GZIP compression to enable deployment of new enterprise applications. The company's controllers are used for managing business risk, DMZ consolidation, application deployment, instant PCI compliance, failed audit recovery, lowering DMZ TCO, and securing FTP. It also offers on-site installation, training, support, and other on-site custom engagements. NetContinuum serves the financial services, government, e-business, media and communications, ASP/software, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of July 2007, NetContinuum, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Edgewater Networks Inc. specializes in managed services platforms that facilitate the delivery of IP-based voice, video, and data services for service providers, small businesses, and large enterprises. Their product lineup includes the EdgeView Service Control Center, which effectively identifies and resolves network issues affecting VoIP call quality, and Intelligent Edge solutions offering features such as NAT/firewall management, interoperability protocols, and call quality monitoring. Additionally, the Network Edge Orchestration platform integrates these services to enhance network performance and reliability. The company also provides certification services for interoperability with PBX systems, alongside professional services for network planning and operation. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Edgewater Networks has deployed its solutions in over 600,000 sites worldwide and operates as a subsidiary of Ribbon Communications.
SkyeTek, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions across various sectors, including government, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, and retail. The company provides a range of products, including embedded and standalone RFID reader modules, which are utilized for applications such as access control, asset tracking, inventory management, patient safety, and product authentication. In addition to its RFID hardware offerings, SkyeTek delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including integration support, regulatory certification, security consulting, and customization for software and hardware. The firm is known for its MetaFi application, which enables real-time management of inventory and resources, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, SkyeTek operates globally with sales in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of JADAK Technologies, Inc.
Silver Creek Systems, Inc. specializes in automated data mastering solutions, focusing on data consolidation and management. The company's primary offering is the DataLens System, which standardizes, enriches, matches, and repurposes product data from various sources. Additionally, Silver Creek develops data service applications that streamline data integration tasks, employing a semantics-based approach to identify key information. Their solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and telecommunications, by providing automation for information supply chains and enhancing data quality and governance. The DataLens System supports various applications, such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), product information management (PIM), and master data management (MDM), while also facilitating data migration and business intelligence efforts. Founded in 1997 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Silver Creek Systems operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corp. since 2009.
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Dedicated Devices
Series B in 2005
Dedicated Devices is a leading manufacturer of reliable whole home media systems. The company was founded in 2003 by former employees of Micron Electronics, Inc. and the company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
As of January 24, 2008, Gamma Enterprise Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Applimation, Inc. Gamma Enterprise Technologies, Inc. provides application data management software solutions for companies running SAP applications. The company’s InfoShuttle suite integrates its application data management solutions to automate, control, and secure the replication of SAP production data in non-production environments. Its applications enable users to create new clients; update existing clients; accelerate testing; secure data for development, test, and training purposes; and operationalize processes. The company’s archiving solutions are designed to store, manage, and retrieve SAP application data. It serves customers in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Gamma Enterprise Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.
AlterPoint specializes in network governance software, providing solutions for managing network assets, configurations, and changes through its NetworkAuthority product suite. This includes a vendor-independent Configuration Management Database (CMDB), analytics for security and compliance, and services for vulnerability assessment and remediation. The company also offers consulting, technical support, and educational services to help clients implement these solutions effectively. AlterPoint's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, technology, and media. Its tools are particularly useful for organizations merging networks, launching new services, and adhering to regulatory requirements, promoting best practices in network management.
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
Continuous Computing specializes in integrated platform solutions designed to assist network equipment providers in addressing the challenges of mobile broadband capacity. With over two decades of experience in telecommunications innovation, the company enables clients to enhance their return on investment by allowing them to concentrate on differentiating their offerings in areas such as 3G, LTE, Femtocell, and Deep Packet Inspection applications. Continuous Computing distinguishes itself through its combination of advanced ATCA platforms and renowned Trillium protocol software, resulting in optimized and proven products for wireless and packet processing. The company is actively involved in various industry organizations, including 3GPP, ETSI, and the Femto Forum, further solidifying its commitment to advancing telecommunications technology.
Dedicated Devices
Series A in 2004
Dedicated Devices is a leading manufacturer of reliable whole home media systems. The company was founded in 2003 by former employees of Micron Electronics, Inc. and the company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
Lombardi Software, Inc. is a provider of business process management (BPM) software and services based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1999, the company offers a range of products including Teamworks 6, a BPM software suite designed to support process improvement applications, and Blueprint, a software-as-a-service solution that helps organizations map business processes, identify issues, and prioritize improvements. Additionally, Lombardi Software provides process documentation and workflow diagramming tools, as well as a variety of services such as process definition, deployment, on-demand assistance, and education. Their offerings also extend to on-site services, including process design, project management, and service-oriented architecture integration reviews. The company's clientele spans various sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing software and support services that facilitate the development and delivery of distributed enterprise applications. Its flagship product, Gluecode JOE Standard Edition, is a comprehensive Java application platform that includes an application server, JSP and servlet container, portal framework, and database management system. By utilizing a managed open source model, Gluecode Software ensures enterprise readiness through source code access, technical support, and service-level agreements, streamlining the application development process for businesses.
Cerebra, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and commercializing web-based enterprise data management products. It specializes in semantic metadata management technology, which aims to enhance the interoperability and run-time integrity of metadata. The firm's products are designed to support metadata management, dependency tracking, and contextual search, providing organizations with tools to effectively manage and utilize their data.
Inovys, a Pleasanton, Calif. company that makes software and hardware for structural testing of semiconductors, was founded in 1999.
AlterPoint specializes in network governance software, providing solutions for managing network assets, configurations, and changes through its NetworkAuthority product suite. This includes a vendor-independent Configuration Management Database (CMDB), analytics for security and compliance, and services for vulnerability assessment and remediation. The company also offers consulting, technical support, and educational services to help clients implement these solutions effectively. AlterPoint's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, technology, and media. Its tools are particularly useful for organizations merging networks, launching new services, and adhering to regulatory requirements, promoting best practices in network management.
Akonix Systems provides major organizations the only proven, fully integrated, interactive communications platform designed to foster online community and enrich user experience by allowing customers to seamlessly connect with individuals with similar and shared interests. Unlike rigid CRM or single purpose software tools, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a
scalable, extendable, customizable solution that is effective in increasing all relevant measures, such as customer acquisition, retention, brand association and revenue generation.
Composite Software LLC specializes in data virtualization software solutions for organizations in the United States and globally. The company offers a Data Virtualization Platform that integrates data from diverse sources, enabling insights and supporting analytics and business intelligence needs. Their Information Server facilitates querying and delivering data on demand, while CIS Adapters enhance access to various data sources, including enterprise applications and big data stores. Composite Software also provides a range of analytics and business intelligence solutions, data integration services, and business applications that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, life sciences, and retail. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Composite Software operates as a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. since November 2017.
KnowNow specializes in providing live information management solutions, primarily through RSS services, to large enterprises. The company's offerings are tailored to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for organizations globally. By leveraging real-time information, KnowNow aims to improve decision-making processes and streamline operations, thereby helping businesses to optimize their performance in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Entone Inc. specializes in cloud television and connected home solutions, providing hybrid devices such as receivers, recorders, and servers that facilitate both linear broadcast TV and IP-based services. Founded in 1999, the company leverages its technology to enable service operators to deliver integrated IP-based video and broadband services utilizing existing in-home wiring. Entone's product offerings include Fusion Software, which enhances media delivery to IP-connected devices, and the Engage software suite that provides management tools for operators. Additionally, the company offers various accessories and solutions related to IP migration, cloud TV, and whole-home distribution. Entone serves a diverse range of markets including telco/IPTV, cable/MSO, mobile, and broadband/ISP, both in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Amino Technologies plc.
Network Physics
Venture Round in 2003
As of October 19, 2007, Network Physics, Inc. was acquired by OPNET Technologies Inc. (NasdaqNM:OPNT). Network Physics, Inc. provides real-time performance management solutions for converged networks. Its NetSensory appliances monitor the performance, integrity, and security of the applications infrastructure and enables IT staff to align operations with business priorities; NetSensory Enterprise Architecture, a network application management solution; NetSensory Solution Insight for VoIP delivers real-time and integrated management of voice and data applications; and NetSensory Business Reporter is a software option for the NP-Director platform. It offers solutions for the financial, health care, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. Network Physics was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in the United Kingdom.
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions, offering a range of products including modular mesh systems, outdoor and indoor wireless equipment, and mobile wireless systems. The company's Manager/One software platform facilitates comprehensive network management, allowing users to configure, monitor, and fine-tune their wireless systems. Strix Systems' solutions are utilized across various sectors, including public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, and healthcare, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. The company also provides technical support, training, and certification services to ensure successful deployments. Strix Systems markets its products through a global network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.
Attensity Europe GmbH, based in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in response management software for customer interaction management. As a pioneer in natural language processing and sentiment analysis, Attensity provides corporate insight solutions that enable Global 1000 companies to extract and contextualize information from both structured and unstructured data across various channels. Utilizing advanced semantic technologies and analytics, Attensity's software applications facilitate the interpretation of large volumes of data, which helps organizations enhance customer experiences, manage brand equity, and inform business strategies. By leveraging these insights, businesses can improve revenue and mitigate risks associated with customer relationships.
Voxify specializes in developing and managing integrated speech solutions designed to automate customer interactions within contact centers. Their offerings include Voxify Automated Agents, which are speech applications that enable self-service options for customer phone calls. These agents are built from industry-specific templates and utilize patented conversational models, allowing callers to engage in natural speech for improved customer service experiences. Voxify's deployment options cater to both hosted and premise-based environments, providing a managed service that ensures a low-risk implementation and a quick return on investment for businesses.
StoneFly is a technology company based in Hayward, California, specializing in Internet Protocol (IP) storage solutions. Founded in 1996 and recognized for pioneering the iSCSI storage protocol, StoneFly has established itself as a leader in the storage industry, offering a wide array of products and services. These include physical and virtual storage appliances, cloud services, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and enterprise managed services. The company's offerings are powered by StoneFusion, an intelligent operating system that enhances the performance of data-dependent applications. StoneFly is dedicated to providing simple, affordable, and secure enterprise-class storage solutions, making it a key player in the evolution of data storage technologies. As a subsidiary of Dynamic Network Factory, Inc., StoneFly also benefits from its parent company's expertise in security and consulting services.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Composite Software LLC specializes in data virtualization software solutions for organizations in the United States and globally. The company offers a Data Virtualization Platform that integrates data from diverse sources, enabling insights and supporting analytics and business intelligence needs. Their Information Server facilitates querying and delivering data on demand, while CIS Adapters enhance access to various data sources, including enterprise applications and big data stores. Composite Software also provides a range of analytics and business intelligence solutions, data integration services, and business applications that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, life sciences, and retail. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Composite Software operates as a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. since November 2017.
NetContinuum, Inc. provides application controllers to deploy, secure, and manage enterprise Web applications. Its products include Web application firewalls that enable data center teams to secure existing enterprise applications; and Web application gateways, which provide application security, load balancing, content switching, connection pooling, caching, and GZIP compression to enable deployment of new enterprise applications. The company's controllers are used for managing business risk, DMZ consolidation, application deployment, instant PCI compliance, failed audit recovery, lowering DMZ TCO, and securing FTP. It also offers on-site installation, training, support, and other on-site custom engagements. NetContinuum serves the financial services, government, e-business, media and communications, ASP/software, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of July 2007, NetContinuum, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.
NTT Global Networks, through its Virtela division, offers an innovative alternative to traditional global carriers and equipment vendors for enterprise networking and virtualized IT services. The company utilizes its Virtualized Overlay Network and Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud platform to facilitate the transition of branch office networking and security services to the cloud. This approach allows enterprises to benefit from software-defined networking, resulting in significant cost savings, including up to 80% in initial capital expenditures and 30% in ongoing operational costs. NTT Global Networks provides a comprehensive suite of services, including global managed network, security, mobility, application acceleration, and IT infrastructure services, positioning itself as a flexible and efficient choice for modern enterprises.
Lombardi Software, Inc. is a provider of business process management (BPM) software and services based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1999, the company offers a range of products including Teamworks 6, a BPM software suite designed to support process improvement applications, and Blueprint, a software-as-a-service solution that helps organizations map business processes, identify issues, and prioritize improvements. Additionally, Lombardi Software provides process documentation and workflow diagramming tools, as well as a variety of services such as process definition, deployment, on-demand assistance, and education. Their offerings also extend to on-site services, including process design, project management, and service-oriented architecture integration reviews. The company's clientele spans various sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
AlterPoint specializes in network governance software, providing solutions for managing network assets, configurations, and changes through its NetworkAuthority product suite. This includes a vendor-independent Configuration Management Database (CMDB), analytics for security and compliance, and services for vulnerability assessment and remediation. The company also offers consulting, technical support, and educational services to help clients implement these solutions effectively. AlterPoint's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including banking, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, retail, technology, and media. Its tools are particularly useful for organizations merging networks, launching new services, and adhering to regulatory requirements, promoting best practices in network management.
Motiva, Inc. is the technology leader for global enterprise incentive management (EIM) software and services, enabling companies to create and manage flexible, highly targeted incentive programs that drive top-line and bottom-line results across the extended enterprise. The Motiva software solution allows businesses to rapidly align performance with strategic objectives for sales, services, channels, customers and suppliers. Founded in 1996, Motiva is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Composite Software LLC specializes in data virtualization software solutions for organizations in the United States and globally. The company offers a Data Virtualization Platform that integrates data from diverse sources, enabling insights and supporting analytics and business intelligence needs. Their Information Server facilitates querying and delivering data on demand, while CIS Adapters enhance access to various data sources, including enterprise applications and big data stores. Composite Software also provides a range of analytics and business intelligence solutions, data integration services, and business applications that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, life sciences, and retail. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Composite Software operates as a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. since November 2017.
Motiva, Inc. is the technology leader for global enterprise incentive management (EIM) software and services, enabling companies to create and manage flexible, highly targeted incentive programs that drive top-line and bottom-line results across the extended enterprise. The Motiva software solution allows businesses to rapidly align performance with strategic objectives for sales, services, channels, customers and suppliers. Founded in 1996, Motiva is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
NTT Global Networks, through its Virtela division, offers an innovative alternative to traditional global carriers and equipment vendors for enterprise networking and virtualized IT services. The company utilizes its Virtualized Overlay Network and Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud platform to facilitate the transition of branch office networking and security services to the cloud. This approach allows enterprises to benefit from software-defined networking, resulting in significant cost savings, including up to 80% in initial capital expenditures and 30% in ongoing operational costs. NTT Global Networks provides a comprehensive suite of services, including global managed network, security, mobility, application acceleration, and IT infrastructure services, positioning itself as a flexible and efficient choice for modern enterprises.
KnowNow specializes in providing live information management solutions, primarily through RSS services, to large enterprises. The company's offerings are tailored to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for organizations globally. By leveraging real-time information, KnowNow aims to improve decision-making processes and streamline operations, thereby helping businesses to optimize their performance in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Intersperse
Series B in 2001
Intersperse is a provider of management solutions for service-oriented enterprise applications. Intersperse Manager is designed to help master the rapidly growing complexity of SOA business systems. It gives developers, operators, and analysts a comprehensive view of all relevant tiers, the ability to proactively monitor and analyze system performance in business contexts, and the control to automatically or directly corrects problems in the production environment. Users can visualize not only application services, but also the ways in which those services are expected to perform, ensuring compliance with established service-level commitments.
Continuous Computing specializes in integrated platform solutions designed to assist network equipment providers in addressing the challenges of mobile broadband capacity. With over two decades of experience in telecommunications innovation, the company enables clients to enhance their return on investment by allowing them to concentrate on differentiating their offerings in areas such as 3G, LTE, Femtocell, and Deep Packet Inspection applications. Continuous Computing distinguishes itself through its combination of advanced ATCA platforms and renowned Trillium protocol software, resulting in optimized and proven products for wireless and packet processing. The company is actively involved in various industry organizations, including 3GPP, ETSI, and the Femto Forum, further solidifying its commitment to advancing telecommunications technology.
Dorado Corporation is a provider of collaborative cloud computing applications and architecture to the financial services industry. The company offers fully automated on-demand solutions for managing and tracking complex integrations and data-intensive transactions for financial institutions. The company’s marquee Enterprise Lending System encompasses the ChannelMaster(TM) mortgage loan origination system and PriceMaster(TM) pricing engine, enabling financial institutions to run and centrally monitor the consumer lending process from lead generation through post-close. Along with the benefits of cloud computing applications—increased functionality and dependability with minimal capital costs, flexible configurations, rapid deployment and agile performance—Dorado’s customers also gain competitive advantage via production workflow enhancements, better control over the product mix and built-in compliance. The company’s pay-for-performance model also provides a more predictably priced alternative to single-point solutions, closed systems and internal development. The company was named a “Hot Banking Technology Company to Watch†by a major research firm in 2009, and has been a Top 50 Mortgage Technology Provider since 2005. Dorado’s customers include tier-one mortgage lenders, leading regional banks and growing financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.
Dorado Corporation is a provider of collaborative cloud computing applications and architecture to the financial services industry. The company offers fully automated on-demand solutions for managing and tracking complex integrations and data-intensive transactions for financial institutions. The company’s marquee Enterprise Lending System encompasses the ChannelMaster(TM) mortgage loan origination system and PriceMaster(TM) pricing engine, enabling financial institutions to run and centrally monitor the consumer lending process from lead generation through post-close. Along with the benefits of cloud computing applications—increased functionality and dependability with minimal capital costs, flexible configurations, rapid deployment and agile performance—Dorado’s customers also gain competitive advantage via production workflow enhancements, better control over the product mix and built-in compliance. The company’s pay-for-performance model also provides a more predictably priced alternative to single-point solutions, closed systems and internal development. The company was named a “Hot Banking Technology Company to Watch†by a major research firm in 2009, and has been a Top 50 Mortgage Technology Provider since 2005. Dorado’s customers include tier-one mortgage lenders, leading regional banks and growing financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada.