Astera Labs
Series D in 2022
Founded in 2017, Astera Labs is a leading fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in designing and manufacturing purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems, focusing on robust PCIe connectivity. The company offers system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and services to enhance performance in compute-intensive workloads.
Astera Labs
Series C in 2021
Founded in 2017, Astera Labs is a leading fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in designing and manufacturing purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems, focusing on robust PCIe connectivity. The company offers system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and services to enhance performance in compute-intensive workloads.
Astera Labs
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2017, Astera Labs is a leading fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in designing and manufacturing purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems, focusing on robust PCIe connectivity. The company offers system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and services to enhance performance in compute-intensive workloads.
RF Pixels
Series A in 2019
RF Pixels, Inc. is a private company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing innovative technology for the advancement of 5G wireless communications. Founded by a team affiliated with the UC Berkeley Wireless Research Center, RF Pixels specializes in phased-array radio technology, which offers significant capacity enhancements and cost-effective solutions for the emerging 5G millimeter-wave frequency bands. This technology enables robust high-speed connections for users while providing a solid business foundation for service providers. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and motivated technical team dedicated to creating high-quality products and ensuring customer satisfaction.
MATRIXX Software
Series C in 2018
Founded in 2008, MATRIXX Software develops cloud-native digital commerce solutions that empower businesses to transform their operations. The company's modern commerce platform enables clients worldwide, including communications companies and IoT players, to build digital propositions, manage services, and implement flexible charging models.
GLMX
Venture Round in 2018
GLMX, LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in trading and liquidity management technology for global financial markets. The company offers the GLMX Meridian Trading Platform, an integrated money market trading solution tailored to the needs of institutional investors, funding managers, and broker-dealers. This platform enhances trade lifecycle efficiency and improves access to liquidity by fostering better relationships between buy-side and sell-side counterparties. Utilizing proprietary technology, the browser-based interface of the platform provides unprecedented market transparency and real-time efficiency, addressing the demands of regulatory reporting while ensuring comprehensive capture of system interactions.
Benu Networks
Venture Round in 2017
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.
Smartsheet
Series F in 2017
Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.
RF Pixels
Seed Round in 2016
RF Pixels, Inc. is a private company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing innovative technology for the advancement of 5G wireless communications. Founded by a team affiliated with the UC Berkeley Wireless Research Center, RF Pixels specializes in phased-array radio technology, which offers significant capacity enhancements and cost-effective solutions for the emerging 5G millimeter-wave frequency bands. This technology enables robust high-speed connections for users while providing a solid business foundation for service providers. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and motivated technical team dedicated to creating high-quality products and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Actiance
Venture Round in 2015
Actiance, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks globally. The company offers a unified platform that enables secure and compliant use of various communication tools such as instant messaging, enterprise social software, and custom-built apps across diverse devices. Actiance's products include Vantage for simplified management and compliance, and Socialite for secure employee access to social networks while meeting regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring seamless compatibility with systems like Active Directory and databases. Actiance helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern communication environments by delivering robust security, management, and compliance solutions across a wide range of platforms and modalities.
Benu Networks
Series C in 2015
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.
Smartsheet
Series E in 2014
Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.
Benu Networks
Series B in 2013
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.
Tower Cloud
Venture Round in 2013
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.
Tower Cloud
Venture Round in 2012
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.
Kineto Wireless
Venture Round in 2012
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Tower Cloud
Venture Round in 2011
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.
Kineto Wireless
Debt Financing in 2010
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Tower Cloud
Venture Round in 2009
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.
Grain Management
Venture Round in 2008
Grain Management is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an office in Florida, focused on investments in the communications and telecommunications infrastructure sector across North America. The firm concentrates on global broadband technology, wireless infrastructure, and tower assets, including the acquisition, construction, financing, management, and regulatory aspects of wireless networks. It builds, owns, and operates wireless infrastructure to provide cost‑efficient solutions to government and commercial customers. With a sector‑focused approach, Grain Management leverages market insight, operational experience, and a broad network of industry and governmental contacts to identify trends, form partnerships, and create long‑term value for its investors.
Kineto Wireless
Series D in 2008
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Actiance
Venture Round in 2007
Actiance, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks globally. The company offers a unified platform that enables secure and compliant use of various communication tools such as instant messaging, enterprise social software, and custom-built apps across diverse devices. Actiance's products include Vantage for simplified management and compliance, and Socialite for secure employee access to social networks while meeting regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring seamless compatibility with systems like Active Directory and databases. Actiance helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern communication environments by delivering robust security, management, and compliance solutions across a wide range of platforms and modalities.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2007
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Ceon
Venture Round in 2005
Ceon Corporation specializes in providing software solutions for communication service providers (CSPs). Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Ceon offers products such as Product Control Center, Intelligent Order Manager, Intelligent Activation Server, Adapter Library, and various Service Modules. These products enable CSPs to manage product offerings, handle orders, activate services, develop connectivity adapters, and more. Additionally, Ceon provides services including business analysis, system design, program management, installation support, and post-deployment maintenance. As of 2008, Ceon operates as a subsidiary of Convergys Corporation.
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.
Kineto Wireless
Series C in 2004
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.
Kineto Wireless
Series B in 2003
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Actiance
Venture Round in 2002
Actiance, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks globally. The company offers a unified platform that enables secure and compliant use of various communication tools such as instant messaging, enterprise social software, and custom-built apps across diverse devices. Actiance's products include Vantage for simplified management and compliance, and Socialite for secure employee access to social networks while meeting regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring seamless compatibility with systems like Active Directory and databases. Actiance helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern communication environments by delivering robust security, management, and compliance solutions across a wide range of platforms and modalities.
TollBridge Technologies
Series D in 2001
TollBridge Technologies is a leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers, boasting over 40,000 lines in active commercial service. The company specializes in developing IP-based voice systems that deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, enabling the seamless transmission of voice from IP networks through Class 5 switches. This technology supports both small business and consumer markets, compatible with various broadband access technologies, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks. Through its innovative solutions, TollBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of voice communications in the digital age.
Kineto Wireless
Series A in 2001
Kineto Wireless is a privately held company that specializes in assisting mobile operators with the transition to IP-based services. The company's solutions are designed to help operators compete against over-the-top (OTT) service providers by enhancing their voice and messaging services using Rich Communications Suite (RCS) technology through its Smart Comms application. Additionally, Kineto offers Smart Wi-Fi, which converts existing Wi-Fi access points into virtual femtocells on the mobile operator’s network. This allows smartphone users to receive various mobile services over Wi-Fi, including voice, short messaging services, data, instant messaging services and web-based services. The company's notable customers and partners include major telecommunications companies such as Orange, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Huawei, Samsung Group, and ZTE.
Ceon Corporation specializes in providing software solutions for communication service providers (CSPs). Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Ceon offers products such as Product Control Center, Intelligent Order Manager, Intelligent Activation Server, Adapter Library, and various Service Modules. These products enable CSPs to manage product offerings, handle orders, activate services, develop connectivity adapters, and more. Additionally, Ceon provides services including business analysis, system design, program management, installation support, and post-deployment maintenance. As of 2008, Ceon operates as a subsidiary of Convergys Corporation.
Zilo Networks
Series A in 2000
Zilo Networks is an integrated transmedia network (online/cable TV/live events) targeting college students across the US. Zilo's dorm room TV network, the largest in the nation reaching over 600 campuses and 6M college students, was sold in 2009 and now operates as SirkTV.
TollBridge Technologies
Venture Round in 2000
TollBridge Technologies is a leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers, boasting over 40,000 lines in active commercial service. The company specializes in developing IP-based voice systems that deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, enabling the seamless transmission of voice from IP networks through Class 5 switches. This technology supports both small business and consumer markets, compatible with various broadband access technologies, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks. Through its innovative solutions, TollBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of voice communications in the digital age.
Ceon Corporation specializes in providing software solutions for communication service providers (CSPs). Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Ceon offers products such as Product Control Center, Intelligent Order Manager, Intelligent Activation Server, Adapter Library, and various Service Modules. These products enable CSPs to manage product offerings, handle orders, activate services, develop connectivity adapters, and more. Additionally, Ceon provides services including business analysis, system design, program management, installation support, and post-deployment maintenance. As of 2008, Ceon operates as a subsidiary of Convergys Corporation.