Threshold Ventures

Threshold Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It pursues a high-conviction, early-stage investment strategy and partners with entrepreneurs to build technology-driven companies in consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. The firm provides venture and growth capital to technology companies and has historical ties to the broader Draper Fisher Jurvetson network. Threshold focuses on supporting early-stage ventures across software, consumer, and healthcare technologies, and seeks to back innovative teams aiming to reach market leadership.

Brian Akin

Associate

Mark Bailey

Co-Founder and Partner

William (Bill) Bryant

General Partner

Chirag Chotalia

Partner

Rob Ciechowski

Associate

Past deals in Storage Services

Cohesity

Venture Round in 2021
Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

Cohesity

Series E in 2020
Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

Diamanti

Series C in 2019
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform that addresses the network and storage challenges associated with cloud-native applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, Diamanti offers a platform designed for infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners, enabling them to efficiently run stateful containerized applications in production. The company's flagship product, Diamanti Spektra, unifies control and data planes, providing users with enhanced performance and enterprise features. By focusing on bare-metal container infrastructure, Diamanti delivers the speed, simplicity, and control necessary for modern cloud environments, supporting various applications in container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. The company distributes its products through resellers and was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in April 2016.

Diamanti

Series B in 2017
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform that addresses the network and storage challenges associated with cloud-native applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, Diamanti offers a platform designed for infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners, enabling them to efficiently run stateful containerized applications in production. The company's flagship product, Diamanti Spektra, unifies control and data planes, providing users with enhanced performance and enterprise features. By focusing on bare-metal container infrastructure, Diamanti delivers the speed, simplicity, and control necessary for modern cloud environments, supporting various applications in container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. The company distributes its products through resellers and was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in April 2016.

Diamanti

Series A in 2016
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform that addresses the network and storage challenges associated with cloud-native applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, Diamanti offers a platform designed for infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners, enabling them to efficiently run stateful containerized applications in production. The company's flagship product, Diamanti Spektra, unifies control and data planes, providing users with enhanced performance and enterprise features. By focusing on bare-metal container infrastructure, Diamanti delivers the speed, simplicity, and control necessary for modern cloud environments, supporting various applications in container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. The company distributes its products through resellers and was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in April 2016.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Diamanti

Series A in 2014
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform that addresses the network and storage challenges associated with cloud-native applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, Diamanti offers a platform designed for infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners, enabling them to efficiently run stateful containerized applications in production. The company's flagship product, Diamanti Spektra, unifies control and data planes, providing users with enhanced performance and enterprise features. By focusing on bare-metal container infrastructure, Diamanti delivers the speed, simplicity, and control necessary for modern cloud environments, supporting various applications in container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. The company distributes its products through resellers and was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in April 2016.

Box

Series F in 2013
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

SimpliVity

Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

SugarSync

Venture Round in 2013
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Box

Series E in 2013
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

Box

Series E in 2012
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

SugarSync

Series D in 2012
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Clipboard

Seed Round in 2011
Clipboard, founded by Gary William Flake in January 2011, offers an online clipping service that allows users to save and store parts of web pages while maintaining their functionality. The platform was designed to simplify the process of saving online content, moving away from traditional methods such as emailing or creating documents. By providing an easy-to-use tool for organizing digital information, Clipboard aims to enhance user engagement in curating their online experiences. The service has gained traction, with 140,000 users creating approximately 3 million clips before its acquisition in May 2013. Clipboard's mission centers on helping individuals efficiently manage their online lives in a way that reflects their personal interests and preferences.

Box

Series D in 2011
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

Prudent Energy

Venture Round in 2011
Prudent Energy is the designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the patented Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage System (VRB-ESS®), a long-life, advanced flow battery system. Prudent's VRB-ESS® allows utility customers to balance load, bridge generation, and regulate voltage and frequency in one low maintenance system. Prudent also sells or leases VRB® systems and services to commercial onsite generators and telecoms companies to reduce their operating expenses and provide backup power. Unlike other advanced battery systems, Prudent's VRB® system operates at room temperature, cycles at 100% without damage to power capacity, and uses an energy-storing electrolyte that never wears out.

Box

Series D in 2011
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

Box

Series C in 2010
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

Prudent Energy

Series C in 2010
Prudent Energy is the designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the patented Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage System (VRB-ESS®), a long-life, advanced flow battery system. Prudent's VRB-ESS® allows utility customers to balance load, bridge generation, and regulate voltage and frequency in one low maintenance system. Prudent also sells or leases VRB® systems and services to commercial onsite generators and telecoms companies to reduce their operating expenses and provide backup power. Unlike other advanced battery systems, Prudent's VRB® system operates at room temperature, cycles at 100% without damage to power capacity, and uses an energy-storing electrolyte that never wears out.

Box

Series B in 2009
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

SugarSync

Series C in 2009
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Increo Solutions

Seed Round in 2008
Increo Solutions provides solutions for secure, browser-viewable web documents. [Backboard](http://www.getbackboard.com), Increo's document feedback tool, helps individuals and workgroups efficiently produce high-quality work by simplifying the collaborative feedback, editing and approval process. Increo's [embedit.in](http://embedit.in) allows users to embed files in their blogs or websites. Founded in 2008 and funded by top-tier venture firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Increo is a privately held company based in Mountain View, CA.

Box

Series B in 2008
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

Box

Series A in 2006
Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that offers secure storage and collaboration tools for users and enterprises. Founded in 2005, the company launched its platform in 2006 with the aim of facilitating access to and sharing of content across various devices and networks. Box serves over 8 million users, providing features that allow individuals and organizations to securely manage their critical information in the cloud. The platform supports a wide range of content formats and includes tools for governance and e-signature, enhancing workflow management and collaboration. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of businesses across various industries.

SugarSync

Series B in 2006
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

SugarSync

Series A in 2005
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Everdream

Series F in 2005
Everdream Corporation is a provider of on-demand desktop management software services, specializing in managed services for compliance and uptime. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that deliver visibility into hardware and software assets, track software license usage, and automate software distribution to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, Everdream provides essential protection against Internet attacks, hackers, and data loss through services such as malware protection, patch management, and online data backup. The company also offers IT support solutions, including on-demand employee service desk options and remote control services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream has operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc.

SugarSync

Venture Round in 2005
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Troika Networks

Series B in 2005
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company offers flexible SAN-based storage management solutions designed to enhance disaster recovery, backup, and volume management functionalities. Its offerings include application hosting platforms and embedded technologies that enable original equipment manufacturers and resellers to implement cost-effective data protection strategies worldwide. Utilizing its Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology, Troika Networks aims to significantly improve the data management capabilities of enterprise customers.

Troika Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company offers flexible SAN-based storage management solutions designed to enhance disaster recovery, backup, and volume management functionalities. Its offerings include application hosting platforms and embedded technologies that enable original equipment manufacturers and resellers to implement cost-effective data protection strategies worldwide. Utilizing its Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology, Troika Networks aims to significantly improve the data management capabilities of enterprise customers.

Everdream

Series D in 2003
Everdream Corporation is a provider of on-demand desktop management software services, specializing in managed services for compliance and uptime. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that deliver visibility into hardware and software assets, track software license usage, and automate software distribution to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, Everdream provides essential protection against Internet attacks, hackers, and data loss through services such as malware protection, patch management, and online data backup. The company also offers IT support solutions, including on-demand employee service desk options and remote control services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream has operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc.

Everdream

Series C in 2000
Everdream Corporation is a provider of on-demand desktop management software services, specializing in managed services for compliance and uptime. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that deliver visibility into hardware and software assets, track software license usage, and automate software distribution to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, Everdream provides essential protection against Internet attacks, hackers, and data loss through services such as malware protection, patch management, and online data backup. The company also offers IT support solutions, including on-demand employee service desk options and remote control services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream has operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc.

Troika Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company offers flexible SAN-based storage management solutions designed to enhance disaster recovery, backup, and volume management functionalities. Its offerings include application hosting platforms and embedded technologies that enable original equipment manufacturers and resellers to implement cost-effective data protection strategies worldwide. Utilizing its Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology, Troika Networks aims to significantly improve the data management capabilities of enterprise customers.

Everdream

Series B in 2000
Everdream Corporation is a provider of on-demand desktop management software services, specializing in managed services for compliance and uptime. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions that deliver visibility into hardware and software assets, track software license usage, and automate software distribution to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, Everdream provides essential protection against Internet attacks, hackers, and data loss through services such as malware protection, patch management, and online data backup. The company also offers IT support solutions, including on-demand employee service desk options and remote control services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream has operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Dell Inc.
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