TeleSoft Partners

TeleSoft Partners is a venture capital firm established in 1996 and based in Aspen, Colorado. The firm focuses on providing value-added capital to companies within the technology, communications, and energy sectors. With a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, TeleSoft Partners leverages its extensive knowledge, industry contacts, and experience to facilitate business growth. Over its two-decade history, the firm has been instrumental in the development of more than 75 companies, with over 50 achieving successful acquisitions or going public. TeleSoft Partners specializes in early-stage, mid-stage, and later investments, positioning itself as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within its target industries.

Alan Foster

Managing Director

Alan Howard

CFO

George Schmitt

Managing Director

117 past transactions

Workhelix

Series A in 2025
Workhelix is a developer of a workforce management platform that integrates generative AI to enhance business management. The platform offers an interactive and dynamic roadmap tailored to the specific needs of organizations. By combining advanced research and comprehensive data, Workhelix enables businesses to effectively assess their generative AI opportunities, allowing them to make informed decisions based on data rather than intuition. This approach helps organizations navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI, positioning them to leverage new technologies for improved operational efficiency.

Sound Health

Seed Round in 2024
Sound Health uses acoustic resonance to provide nasal relief. Its current product is an app that scans the face to map the bone structure and then a headband that plays music at personalized frequencies for 10 minutes. The headband is off the shelf and the sound levels are akin to wearing earpods. It envisions the headband to be over-the-counter (OTC) so it’s easily accessible to patients, whether prescribed by doctors or not.

Anthropic

Secondary Market in 2024
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence research company dedicated to enhancing the safety and reliability of AI systems. The firm focuses on developing large-scale AI models that are interpretable, steerable, and aligned with human values. Its research encompasses various areas, including natural language processing, human feedback, scaling laws, reinforcement learning, and code generation. The company aims to produce AI systems that prioritize transparency and safety, enabling clients to better understand both the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence. Anthropic's initial product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant designed for a range of tasks, reflecting the company's commitment to creating trustworthy AI solutions.

Figure

Venture Round in 2023
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. It specializes in consumer financial solutions that include home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, home buy-lease back offerings, mortgage refinancing, and student loan refinancing. Using its proprietary blockchain platform, Provenance, Figure aims to streamline the borrowing process, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. The company's services are designed to assist individuals with home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Sesame

Series B in 2022
Sesame, Inc., also known as SesameCare, is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a platform for booking medical appointments and consultations. The company distinguishes itself by offering affordable healthcare options, enabling Americans to access quality medical services at significantly reduced prices compared to traditional providers. By utilizing an AI-enabled marketplace, Sesame eliminates the need for insurance, fostering competition among healthcare providers based on quality, accessibility, and pricing. Additionally, Sesame serves as the official telehealth partner of Costco, further enhancing its reach and service offerings in the healthcare sector.

Kapital

Seed Round in 2022
Kapital is a fintech company focused on providing digital financial services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), freelancers, and startups. Its platform simplifies financial processes, allowing clients to manage their treasury effectively and gain visibility into their financial activities. By offering tools for corporate spending, payroll distribution, and supplier payments all in one place, Kapital enables businesses to maintain control over their finances without the need to outsource these functions. The company aims to foster the growth of its clients by providing them with inclusive financial products that support their income and expense management, ultimately accelerating their growth potential.

Docker

Series C in 2022
Docker, Inc. is a software company that provides an open platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications through the use of container technology. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Docker facilitates collaboration among developers and system administrators by allowing applications to be packaged as containers that can run seamlessly across various environments, including local machines, data centers, and public clouds. The platform includes tools for code building, scaling, deployment, and load balancing, as well as a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. By offering an integrated and secure workflow, Docker enhances the efficiency of application development and accelerates the delivery process from code to deployment, serving millions of developers worldwide.

Tomo

Series A in 2022
Tomo is a fintech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the residential mortgage and home-buying process through its subsidiaries, Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate. The company offers a modern real estate portal that leverages artificial intelligence, visual insights, and data to streamline the home-buying experience. Its platform emphasizes data-driven solutions, automation, and third-party API integrations, allowing clients to complete real estate transactions more efficiently than traditional methods. By addressing the complexities of home ownership, Tomo aims to simplify and enhance the overall experience for buyers.

Facet

Series C in 2021
Facet Wealth is a financial technology company that delivers personalized financial planning services tailored to the specific needs and goals of individuals. The company emphasizes comprehensive advice that encompasses various aspects of a client’s financial life, such as investments, retirement planning, and tax strategies. By leveraging advanced technology, Facet Wealth seeks to streamline the financial planning process, making it more efficient and accessible for clients. In a different domain, Facet Decision Systems offers scenario-based decision support solutions through a multi-disciplinary team of software developers and decision support specialists. Established in 1991, this division focuses on creating and deploying planning software and web-based tools that assist clients in developing scenario models for effective decision-making. Their consulting services provide insights on optimizing decision outcomes by illustrating the impacts of different choices, thereby enabling clients to navigate complex scenarios and make informed decisions.

Instacart

Venture Round in 2021
Instacart is a prominent grocery delivery service operating in the United States and Canada, facilitating rapid deliveries of groceries and home essentials, often within an hour. The company partners with a variety of local and national grocers, including well-known brands such as Safeway, Whole Foods, and Costco, allowing customers to select from over 500,000 items and combine orders from multiple stores. Instacart employs a network of approximately 600,000 independent contractors who pick and deliver items directly to customers' homes. In addition to its delivery services, Instacart generates revenue by charging fees based on order value and by offering advertising opportunities primarily to consumer-packaged goods companies. With nearly 8 million monthly active users, Instacart has established itself as a leading platform in the grocery delivery market.

Akridata

Series A in 2021
Akridata Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven data architecture and operations platforms. The company's technology focuses on streamlining the transport and storage of raw AI data, addressing the challenges associated with high volumes of data generated during AI processing in the cloud. Akridata's innovative solutions enhance visual inspection processes for manufacturers, facilitating automation and improving quality control in industrial and medical device manufacturing. By employing advanced computer vision technology, Akridata enables faster and more accurate defect detection, helping businesses transition from manual inspections to intelligent automation. This not only increases efficiency but also reduces errors and overall storage costs, ultimately optimizing the training of deep learning models for a variety of applications.

Razorpay

Venture Round in 2021
Razorpay is a payment platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It enables businesses to accept, process, and disburse payments through a comprehensive product suite that supports various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, net banking, UPI, and popular digital wallets. Razorpay offers APIs and integrations that facilitate the management of online transactions, automate electronic funds transfers, and enable real-time payment processing. The platform also allows businesses to collect recurring payments and share invoices with customers, providing a secure and efficient solution for financial transactions.

Play2Pay™

Series A in 2021
Play2Pay™ is a global payments platform that enables mobile phone users to pay their service provider bills by playing games, watching videos and completing special offers on their devices. It’s a fun and rewarding alternative for making payments. Consumers discover new apps and brands, earning points the more they engage and converting time spent into making payments. The payments alternative combines mobile monetization and gamification. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico and Singapore.

Checkout.com

Series C in 2021
Checkout.com is a company that specializes in providing an online payments platform designed to facilitate secure digital transactions across the Internet. Established in 2012, it offers a comprehensive solution that supports payments in over 150 currencies, integrating local acquiring capabilities and advanced fraud detection through a single API. The platform enables businesses to accept all major international credit and debit cards, as well as various alternative and local payment methods. With a focus on eliminating intermediaries, Checkout.com connects retailers directly with customers' bank accounts, delivering data-rich insights that help enhance performance and improve approval rates. The company employs more than 1,700 people across 19 offices globally, ensuring local expertise and tailored risk management solutions to help businesses optimize their mobile and online purchasing while effectively managing potential risks.

Coinbase Global

Venture Round in 2020
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

Robinhood

Funding Round in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.

Brex

Series C in 2020
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.

Diem

Seed Round in 2020
Diem is an independent, not-for-profit membership organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on developing a global currency and financial infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Diem aims to empower individuals worldwide by creating a simple and accessible global currency. The organization works to evolve and scale its network while managing a reserve to support its currency. In addition to its financial objectives, Diem is committed to social impact, running a grant-making program that promotes financial inclusion efforts globally. To achieve its mission, Diem collaborates with the global community and partners with policymakers to address the challenges of financial access and promote economic empowerment.

Compound

Venture Round in 2020
Compound is an open-source interest rate protocol based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the development of new financial applications for developers. Founded in 2017, it operates a decentralized finance lending platform designed to create efficient money markets through real-time asset management. The protocol, built on the Ethereum blockchain, employs a series of open-source smart contracts that algorithmically adjust interest rates based on the specific supply and demand of each asset. This enables users to access liquid, transparent, and predictable interest rates, making it a widely adopted system with thousands of users and numerous applications integrating its functionalities.

ByteDance

Venture Round in 2019
ByteDance is a technology company that develops and operates a range of content platforms, most notably TikTok and Douyin. It aims to enhance user experiences through innovative technology, allowing individuals to connect, create, and consume content seamlessly. The company specializes in mobile applications that cater to online media, entertainment, and social networking, leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver personalized content that aligns with users' preferences. In addition to its flagship platforms, ByteDance provides tools that facilitate content creation and collaboration, reflecting its commitment to enriching lives through technology.

Chipper Cash

Seed Round in 2019
Chipper Cash is a financial services company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a software application platform that enables users to send and receive money instantly and for free across different currencies within Africa. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer cross-border money transfers in a simple manner, similar to sending a text message, enhancing financial inclusivity across the continent. Chipper Cash’s innovative approach allows users to make personal payments efficiently via their mobile devices, making it a key player in the African fintech landscape.

Inxeption

Series C in 2019
Inxeption Corporation is a technology company that operates a cloud-based e-commerce platform tailored for industrial and supply chain businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Inxeption's platform integrates tools and blockchain technology to facilitate the promotion, sale, and management of products and services online. It offers solutions such as PRODUCT LEDGER, which centralizes and digitizes product information, enabling companies of all sizes to enhance their sales, improve operational visibility, and achieve cost efficiencies. Through the Inxeption B2B marketplace, businesses can access new online commerce channels and applications that streamline logistics and other operations, fostering a more efficient industrial commerce environment.

Hippo Insurance

Series C in 2018
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.

Modumate

Seed Round in 2018
Modumate, Inc. specializes in developing a 3D modeling software platform tailored for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enhancing architects' workflows through the automation of drafting processes. Its software enables users to design in three dimensions, auto-generate two-dimensional drawing sets, and efficiently manage building information modeling (BIM). By streamlining the creation, annotation, and updating of permit and construction drawings, Modumate significantly increases productivity and enhances the quality of architectural designs. The platform also allows for the customization of building exteriors and interiors and facilitates the tagging and scheduling of display data from design objects. Overall, Modumate aims to modernize architectural practices and improve client service by saving time and optimizing design processes.

Whoop

Venture Round in 2018
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.

Pinduoduo

Venture Round in 2018
Pinduoduo offers an interactive and fun virtual bazaar experience to its users. It develops an e-waybill system to make shipping information more transparent and updated to users and to realize greater logistics quality and efficiency for our third-party logistics providers. It also constantly provides merchants with consumer insights and preferences to help them tailor-make products for their targeted customers and facilitate communication between merchants and users.

SalesHood

Series A in 2017
SalesHood Inc. is a sales productivity platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers an all-in-one sales enablement solution designed to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among sales teams, ultimately driving revenue growth. Its platform allows users to create custom micro-courses featuring videos, slides, role-plays, and exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it provides tools for knowledge checks, automated training reminders, and the design of structured learning paths that incorporate gamification and social learning elements. SalesHood is utilized by various hyper-growth companies, including Drift, Demandbase, and RingCentral, to improve sales performance by reducing ramp-up time and accelerating sales velocity through 100% virtual training and coaching.

Nu

Venture Round in 2016
Nu is a financial services technology company.

Affirm

Series B in 2015
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

Snowflake

Series C in 2015
Snowflake Inc. is a cloud-based data platform that offers a comprehensive solution for data warehousing, data lakes, and data sharing. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides organizations of various sizes and industries with the tools to consolidate data into a single source of truth, enabling meaningful business insights and the development of data-driven applications. Snowflake's platform is designed to facilitate instant, secure access to a wide array of data, supporting multiple data workloads and making it suitable for modern data applications. The company's innovative approach allows enterprises to quickly buy and ingest data, significantly reducing the time required compared to traditional methods. With a customer base that includes over 3,000 organizations, nearly 30% of which are part of the Fortune 500, Snowflake is recognized for its cost-effective solutions that leverage the power of cloud technology.

Navan

Seed Round in 2015
Navan is a company that specializes in corporate travel management, expense management, and corporate card solutions aimed at automating manual processes and enhancing spend visibility. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, Navan offers a modern platform that prioritizes traveler safety while controlling costs. The company focuses on providing seamless travel booking and itinerary management, ensuring that businesses can manage their travel needs effectively and efficiently. Through its innovative approach, Navan aims to transform the traditional travel and expense management landscape by delivering high-quality service and actionable real-time data to its clients.

Peloton

Series C in 2015
Peloton is an innovative company in the fitness industry, established in 2012 and headquartered in New York. It operates an interactive fitness platform, offering a unique blend of high-quality hardware, engaging software, and diverse content. Peloton's primary offerings include connected fitness products, such as stationary bikes and treadmills, along with related accessories. The company generates significant revenue from its subscription services, which provide access to live and on-demand fitness classes led by elite instructors. These classes are enhanced by performance tracking metrics and a real-time leaderboard, fostering a socially connected and motivating workout environment. Peloton sells its products online and through a growing number of showrooms across the United States, primarily catering to a North American audience while also expanding into international markets.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

Knowledge Adventure

Venture Round in 2013
Knowledge Adventure specializes in adventure-based 3D virtual worlds designed for children aged 3 to 10. The company is known for its flagship products, JumpStart and Math Blaster, which engage kids in learning through interactive gaming experiences. By merging education with entertainment, Knowledge Adventure fosters cognitive development in young learners through immersive play. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in the educational software market, receiving international recognition for its award-winning products. Based in Torrance, California, Knowledge Adventure operates as a privately-held subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc.

Validity Sensors

Series E in 2012
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

Xambala

Venture Round in 2011
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

Nexant

Venture Round in 2010
Nexant is a global technology company specializing in intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It develops and advances electric power grid technologies and services, with a focus on alternative energy sources. The company's expertise lies in its exclusive concentration on the energy sector, coupled with experienced professionals, proven technology, and proprietary industry data. Nexant serves utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies, and government entities worldwide, offering solutions to enhance customer engagement, boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve business processes digitally.

Validity Sensors

Series D in 2010
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

LogLogic

Series D in 2009
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2009
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

Home-Account

Series A in 2009
Home Account Inc. is a mortgage-finding service that aims to assist borrowers in the United States in making informed financial decisions regarding their mortgages. The company evaluates and grades borrowers' existing mortgage agreements, offering tailored scenarios that highlight potential improvements to their financial situations. By analyzing these factors, Home Account matches borrowers with the most suitable mortgage options available in the market, ultimately helping them save money and optimize their mortgage choices. The service operates through an online platform, providing convenient access for users seeking assistance in navigating the mortgage landscape.

Validity Sensors

Series C in 2009
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

Xambala

Series D in 2008
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

Knowledge Adventure

Series B in 2008
Knowledge Adventure specializes in adventure-based 3D virtual worlds designed for children aged 3 to 10. The company is known for its flagship products, JumpStart and Math Blaster, which engage kids in learning through interactive gaming experiences. By merging education with entertainment, Knowledge Adventure fosters cognitive development in young learners through immersive play. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in the educational software market, receiving international recognition for its award-winning products. Based in Torrance, California, Knowledge Adventure operates as a privately-held subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc.

Education.com

Series B in 2008
Education.com is an online platform that offers educational resources aimed at enhancing the learning experience for children. It provides teachers and parents with a guided curriculum that covers essential skills in subjects such as Math, Reading, Writing, English Language Arts, and Science. The platform serves over 16 million users globally, focusing on preschool and elementary education. Its mission is to inspire children's passion for learning, foster their curiosity, and promote optimism in their educational journey. The resources are designed to empower parents to support their children's academic development effectively.

Qik

Series B in 2008
Qik is an online messenger and mobile live video streaming platform that allows users to exchange video messages both individually and in groups. Launched in 2008, Qik has grown to support millions of users across more than 160 countries and is compatible with over 140 smartphone models, including iPhone, Android, Symbian, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile. The platform enables users to capture and share special moments instantly through features like video calling, video sharing, and video messaging, while also providing options to sync and save videos online and on desktops. Founded by Ramu Sunkara, Bhaskar Roy, and Nikolay Abkairov, the company is based in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Zelenograd, Russia. In 2011, Qik was acquired by Skype Technologies, further enhancing its presence in the video communication space.

LogLogic

Series D in 2008
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.

Validity Sensors

Series B in 2007
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2007
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

LiteScape

Series B in 2007
LiteScape Technologies, Inc., established in 2003, specializes in developing and selling unified communications applications for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) environments. The company's primary products include Oncast, a platform enabling users to control their phones from personal computers for communication and access to collaboration and web applications; CallTrackPRO, a tool for legal and professional services firms to automatically associate client-matter and project codes to phone calls; Secure Profile Management, providing personalized access to communications applications and corporate data on IP phones with multi-factor authorization; and LiteScape SDK, integrating real-time infrastructure into business applications and enterprise resources. LiteScape serves various verticals such as retail, government, financial, healthcare, and education, as well as professional services firms and application providers. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco and Microsoft, and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.

Xambala

Series C in 2007
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

Genband

Series C in 2007
Genband is a global provider of high-performance IP gateways and session border controllers, which are integral components in fixed and mobile networks worldwide. The company's products facilitate secure communication by evolving and enhancing networks' capabilities.

Validity Sensors

Series A in 2006
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

CALIENT Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

AmberWave

Series E in 2006
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

VoiceObjects

Series C in 2006
VoiceObjects AG operates as a phone application server company. Its products include VoiceObjects Server, a phone application server that enables carrier-grade deployment and management of over-the-phone voice, video, text, and mobile Web self-service applications; and VoiceObjects Desktop, a GUI-based application for creating, testing, deploying, and monitoring self-service phone portals. The company also offers professional services, including consulting, training, and technical support services. Its customers include banking and financial services, communication, marketing agencies, industrial, travel and support, healthcare, government, entertainment and info-portals, and management service providers in the United States and internationally. The company has strategic partnerships with Alcatel, aperto move, Avaya, BEA, BusinessObjects, Cirquent GmbH, D+S solutions, EXCELSIS, Hermes SoftLab, Hewlett Packard, NextiraOne, Quinary, Sabio, Telenet GmbH, Unisys, and Voxeo. The company was formerly known as OneBridge AG and changed its name to VoiceObjects AG in July 2002. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. As of December 9, 2008, VoiceObjects AG operates as a subsidiary of Voxeo Corporation.

Sierra Design Automation

Series B in 2006
Sierra Design Automation provides IC implementation system solutions to the semiconductor industry. The company offers place-and-route solutions. It also offers Sierra Olympus-SOC, a netlist-to-GDSII system that addresses variations in design modes, process corners, and lithography; and Sierra Pinnacle, an IC implementation solution. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of June 11, 2007, Sierra Design Automation, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp

LiteScape

Series A in 2005
LiteScape Technologies, Inc., established in 2003, specializes in developing and selling unified communications applications for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) environments. The company's primary products include Oncast, a platform enabling users to control their phones from personal computers for communication and access to collaboration and web applications; CallTrackPRO, a tool for legal and professional services firms to automatically associate client-matter and project codes to phone calls; Secure Profile Management, providing personalized access to communications applications and corporate data on IP phones with multi-factor authorization; and LiteScape SDK, integrating real-time infrastructure into business applications and enterprise resources. LiteScape serves various verticals such as retail, government, financial, healthcare, and education, as well as professional services firms and application providers. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco and Microsoft, and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.

VoiceObjects

Venture Round in 2005
VoiceObjects AG operates as a phone application server company. Its products include VoiceObjects Server, a phone application server that enables carrier-grade deployment and management of over-the-phone voice, video, text, and mobile Web self-service applications; and VoiceObjects Desktop, a GUI-based application for creating, testing, deploying, and monitoring self-service phone portals. The company also offers professional services, including consulting, training, and technical support services. Its customers include banking and financial services, communication, marketing agencies, industrial, travel and support, healthcare, government, entertainment and info-portals, and management service providers in the United States and internationally. The company has strategic partnerships with Alcatel, aperto move, Avaya, BEA, BusinessObjects, Cirquent GmbH, D+S solutions, EXCELSIS, Hermes SoftLab, Hewlett Packard, NextiraOne, Quinary, Sabio, Telenet GmbH, Unisys, and Voxeo. The company was formerly known as OneBridge AG and changed its name to VoiceObjects AG in July 2002. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. As of December 9, 2008, VoiceObjects AG operates as a subsidiary of Voxeo Corporation.

BayPackets

Series D in 2005
BayPackets' software enables wireless, wireline and cable operators to rapidly bundle and deliver enhanced voice and data services tailored to the needs of their business and consumer customers. Local, long-distance and broadband service providers rely on BayPackets' solutions to profitably expand their market share by efficiently operating new and existing network infrastructure via a single point.

LiteScape

Series A in 2005
LiteScape Technologies, Inc., established in 2003, specializes in developing and selling unified communications applications for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) environments. The company's primary products include Oncast, a platform enabling users to control their phones from personal computers for communication and access to collaboration and web applications; CallTrackPRO, a tool for legal and professional services firms to automatically associate client-matter and project codes to phone calls; Secure Profile Management, providing personalized access to communications applications and corporate data on IP phones with multi-factor authorization; and LiteScape SDK, integrating real-time infrastructure into business applications and enterprise resources. LiteScape serves various verticals such as retail, government, financial, healthcare, and education, as well as professional services firms and application providers. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco and Microsoft, and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.

CreekPath Systems

Series C in 2004
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of storage operations management software, specializing in policy-based storage automation products. The company's solutions enabled customers to optimize their storage investments by offering enhanced visibility and operational control over their storage assets within data centers. This capability allowed clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of the costs and benefits associated with their key storage resources, as well as the overall impact on data center operations. By aligning storage investments with business priorities, CreekPath Systems aimed to improve the return on investment for its customers.

LogLogic

Series B in 2004
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.

Knowledge Adventure

Series A in 2004
Knowledge Adventure specializes in adventure-based 3D virtual worlds designed for children aged 3 to 10. The company is known for its flagship products, JumpStart and Math Blaster, which engage kids in learning through interactive gaming experiences. By merging education with entertainment, Knowledge Adventure fosters cognitive development in young learners through immersive play. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in the educational software market, receiving international recognition for its award-winning products. Based in Torrance, California, Knowledge Adventure operates as a privately-held subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc.

Tele Atlas

Series A in 2004
Tele Atlas is a leading provider of digital maps and dynamic content, specializing in geographical mapping solutions for automotive navigation systems. The company offers comprehensive content for a range of navigation and location-based services, as well as geospatial and database products. Its services cater to manufacturers of automotive navigation systems and companies that deliver mapping solutions through mobile and internet platforms. By providing rich geographical data, Tele Atlas enables its clients to enhance their navigation and location services effectively.

Xambala

Series B in 2004
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

AmberWave

Series D in 2004
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

Xambala

Series A in 2004
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

Ikanos

Series E in 2004
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

CALIENT Technologies

Series D in 2004
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

LogLogic

Series A in 2004
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.

CALIENT Technologies

Series D in 2004
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

Jungo Software

Series C in 2003
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.

Matrix Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2003
Matrix Semiconductor, established in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D memory devices and integrated circuits. The company offers a range of flash-memory storage solutions designed for digital content, including memory cards, solid-state drives, USB storage devices, and embedded storage. Its flagship product, Matrix 3-D memory, facilitates the rapid transfer of data, making it suitable for portable consumer electronics. Matrix Semiconductor also focuses on providing packaging that ensures electrical and mechanical compatibility with existing flash devices, enhancing its appeal in the market. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of SanDisk Corp.

BayPackets

Series C in 2003
BayPackets' software enables wireless, wireline and cable operators to rapidly bundle and deliver enhanced voice and data services tailored to the needs of their business and consumer customers. Local, long-distance and broadband service providers rely on BayPackets' solutions to profitably expand their market share by efficiently operating new and existing network infrastructure via a single point.

Calix

Series E in 2003
Calix Inc., established in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in providing cloud-based platforms and software systems to communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide. Its offerings include Calix Cloud, an analytics platform for CSP professionals; Calix Marketing Cloud and Support Cloud for marketing and customer support teams respectively; Experience eXtensible Operating System for residential, business, and mobile subscribers; and Access eXtensible Operating System tailored for access networks. These platforms enable CSPs to simplify their operations, deliver advanced broadband services, and enhance subscriber experiences, ultimately driving growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty, and revenue. Calix serves customers across the United States, Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions, primarily through its direct sales force and resellers.

Sierra Design Automation

Series A in 2003
Sierra Design Automation provides IC implementation system solutions to the semiconductor industry. The company offers place-and-route solutions. It also offers Sierra Olympus-SOC, a netlist-to-GDSII system that addresses variations in design modes, process corners, and lithography; and Sierra Pinnacle, an IC implementation solution. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of June 11, 2007, Sierra Design Automation, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp

Aarohi communication

Series B in 2002
Aarohi developed next-generation storage components and processors, used by systems suppliers.

CreekPath Systems

Series B in 2002
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of storage operations management software, specializing in policy-based storage automation products. The company's solutions enabled customers to optimize their storage investments by offering enhanced visibility and operational control over their storage assets within data centers. This capability allowed clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of the costs and benefits associated with their key storage resources, as well as the overall impact on data center operations. By aligning storage investments with business priorities, CreekPath Systems aimed to improve the return on investment for its customers.

Internet Photonics

Series C in 2002
Internet Photonics, Inc. is a growth-oriented company specializing in optical Ethernet transport and switching products designed for telecom service providers. The company has developed the first carrier-grade Intelligent Wavelength Platforms, enabling network operators, including service providers and cable multiple system operators (MSOs), to offer high-bandwidth data services in conjunction with their existing legacy services. By focusing on innovative solutions in optical networking, Internet Photonics aims to enhance the capabilities of telecom infrastructure and support the increasing demand for efficient data transmission.

Kymata

Funding Round in 2002
Kymata Ltd. designs and manufactures optical equipment components.

AmberWave

Series B in 2002
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

AmberWave

Venture Round in 2001
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

Aarohi communication

Series A in 2001
Aarohi developed next-generation storage components and processors, used by systems suppliers.

Ikanos

Series C in 2001
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

TollBridge Technologies

Series D in 2001
TollBridge Technologies specializes in providing voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers. The company has established itself as a leader in the market, with over 40,000 lines currently in active commercial service. TollBridge develops IP-based voice systems designed to deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, which facilitates the transition of voice data from an IP network to Class 5 switches. This technology supports small business and consumer markets across various broadband access methods, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks.

InfoLibria

Venture Round in 2001
InfoLibria is a specialist provider of Internet infrastructure focused on advanced content distribution and delivery. The company offers solutions that empower service providers and carriers to effectively manage and deliver high-demand broadband and streaming media applications, including TV-quality video and CD-quality audio. With its innovative content-management and delivery systems, InfoLibria supports the efficient operation of internet media applications, allowing internet service providers to enhance their content-based services for users.

Jungo Software

Series B in 2001
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.

Sigmatel

Venture Round in 2001
Sigmatel is a semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of proprietary mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). These ICs combine significant analog circuitry, which is essential for manipulating real-world signals such as sound and light, with digital circuitry that processes data in binary form. By focusing on this integration of analog and digital technologies, Sigmatel aims to deliver innovative solutions tailored to various applications in the semiconductor industry.

CALIENT Technologies

Series C in 2001
CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

CreekPath Systems

Series A in 2001
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of storage operations management software, specializing in policy-based storage automation products. The company's solutions enabled customers to optimize their storage investments by offering enhanced visibility and operational control over their storage assets within data centers. This capability allowed clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of the costs and benefits associated with their key storage resources, as well as the overall impact on data center operations. By aligning storage investments with business priorities, CreekPath Systems aimed to improve the return on investment for its customers.

VxTel

Venture Round in 2000
VxTel provides silicon solutions for next-generation carrier networks. The company's products use a unique signal-processing architecture optimized for voice, data and telecommunication, and multimedia applications. By providing key technology for carrier class switches, VxTel will help accelerate the adoption and expansion of packet-based networks for voice and advanced services. The company's current focus is on enabling the highest density voice-over-packet systems supporting hundreds of thousands of channels across the full range of voice processing applications. VxTel, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Lara Networks

Series B in 2000
Lara Networks is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and marketing of memory-intensive application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) tailored for the networking and communications sectors. The company focuses on creating silicon-based packet processing solutions aimed at enhancing wide area network (WAN) infrastructure equipment. Additionally, Lara Networks provides network search engines that facilitate efficient data processing within network systems.

Novalux

Series C in 2000
Novalux is a company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced laser systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Novalux is known for its Extended Cavity Surface Emitting Laser technology, which serves as a sophisticated solution for various applications, including projection displays, specialty lighting, neon sign alternatives, and automotive lighting. Additionally, the company focuses on creating laser modules designed for optical networks, enabling scalable platforms that enhance information bandwidth for long-haul, metro, and local access communication systems. Novalux's innovative products provide solid-state light sources that surpass traditional UHP lamps and LEDs used for microdisplay illumination. As of January 2008, Novalux operates as a subsidiary of Arasor International Limited.

Sigmatel

Private Equity Round in 2000
Sigmatel is a semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of proprietary mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). These ICs combine significant analog circuitry, which is essential for manipulating real-world signals such as sound and light, with digital circuitry that processes data in binary form. By focusing on this integration of analog and digital technologies, Sigmatel aims to deliver innovative solutions tailored to various applications in the semiconductor industry.
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