Vanguard Ventures

Vanguard Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm founded in 1981 and based in San Jose, California. The firm specializes in assisting entrepreneurs in the development of innovative technology and life science companies. Vanguard Ventures distinguishes itself through its team of partners, who possess extensive hands-on entrepreneurial experience along with backgrounds in executive roles and venture capital. This combination of expertise enables the firm to provide valuable support and guidance to emerging companies in their growth journeys.

Dan Eilers

Managing Director

Jack Gill

Managing Director, Founder

Tom McConnell

Managing Director

Bob Ulrich

Managing Director

64 past transactions

Vocera Communications

Post in 2023
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

DFine

Venture Round in 2011
DFine Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in developing minimally invasive therapeutic devices aimed at treating spinal pathologies such as metastatic tumors and vertebral compression fractures. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, DFine offers innovative solutions, including the STAR tumor ablation system designed for palliative treatment by targeting malignant lesions in the vertebral body. Additionally, the company provides vertebral augmentation systems for the percutaneous delivery of bone cement and vertebroplasty systems for treating pathological fractures. In July 2016, DFine became a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, enhancing its capacity to deliver effective therapies for spinal conditions.

DFine

Venture Round in 2010
DFine Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in developing minimally invasive therapeutic devices aimed at treating spinal pathologies such as metastatic tumors and vertebral compression fractures. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, DFine offers innovative solutions, including the STAR tumor ablation system designed for palliative treatment by targeting malignant lesions in the vertebral body. Additionally, the company provides vertebral augmentation systems for the percutaneous delivery of bone cement and vertebroplasty systems for treating pathological fractures. In July 2016, DFine became a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, enhancing its capacity to deliver effective therapies for spinal conditions.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

DFine

Venture Round in 2009
DFine Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in developing minimally invasive therapeutic devices aimed at treating spinal pathologies such as metastatic tumors and vertebral compression fractures. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, DFine offers innovative solutions, including the STAR tumor ablation system designed for palliative treatment by targeting malignant lesions in the vertebral body. Additionally, the company provides vertebral augmentation systems for the percutaneous delivery of bone cement and vertebroplasty systems for treating pathological fractures. In July 2016, DFine became a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, enhancing its capacity to deliver effective therapies for spinal conditions.

Radiance

Venture Round in 2008
Radiance, based in Sunnyvale, CA and founded in 2000, had investors such as Sutter Hill Ventures, Vanguard Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, ChevronTexaco Venture Equities and Net Partners, though this sale seems to be more of a fire sale. The company had raised at least $26 million and possibly more over the years. Radiance’s technology helps moves digital video files for the advertising and enterprise sectors. Its product development market has merged with the CMC’s engineering and integrated technology unit.

DFine

Series D in 2008
DFine Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in developing minimally invasive therapeutic devices aimed at treating spinal pathologies such as metastatic tumors and vertebral compression fractures. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, DFine offers innovative solutions, including the STAR tumor ablation system designed for palliative treatment by targeting malignant lesions in the vertebral body. Additionally, the company provides vertebral augmentation systems for the percutaneous delivery of bone cement and vertebroplasty systems for treating pathological fractures. In July 2016, DFine became a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems, enhancing its capacity to deliver effective therapies for spinal conditions.

Konarka Technologies

Series F in 2007
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Polychromix

Series D in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.

Artificial Muscle

Series B in 2007
Artificial Muscle Inc. is a Menlo Park, California-based company specializing in the development of polymer components that transform electrical energy into mechanical motion. The company manufactures electro-magnetic actuators and sensing components, providing lightweight alternatives to traditional actuators, motors, generators, sensors, and speakers. Its innovative products have applications across various sectors, including medical devices, robotics, and consumer electronics, enhancing functionality in smartphones, gaming controllers, and automotive systems. Additionally, Artificial Muscle Inc. offers a haptic driver solution that integrates seamlessly into multiple electronic devices, further expanding its impact in the technology landscape.

Casabi

Series B in 2007
Casabi is a provider of Voice over IP applications that offers an end-to-end solution for telecom carriers, enabling the delivery of web-based content and services to various IP-connected devices, including cordless phones and smart home devices. The company's flagship product, CasaCenter, is an integrated suite of cloud-based services designed to enhance family communication and organization. It features tools such as a family dashboard, messaging capabilities, a shared calendar, task lists, and a comprehensive address book, along with visual voicemail and SMS functionalities. Casabi recognizes the increasing prevalence of broadband and connected home devices, which has created a demand for a cohesive system that optimally delivers relevant content and applications to low-cost device screens. By facilitating seamless interaction among diverse technologies, Casabi aims to enhance the user experience in smart homes, starting with telephony and expanding to other connected devices.

Polychromix

Series C in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.

Vocera Communications

Series F in 2006
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

DVDPlay

Venture Round in 2006
DVDPlay is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of automated DVD rental kiosks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Campbell, California, DVDPlay's kiosks are designed for high-traffic locations such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants across the United States and Canada. These machines feature a compact design and allow customers to rent DVDs using credit or debit cards, making the process simple and secure. The kiosks are equipped with advanced software that facilitates pricing, promotions, inventory management, and advertising, while also capturing key retail business metrics. As of December 2009, DVDPlay operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corp.

Peptimmune

Series C in 2006
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating second-generation peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving treatment outcomes for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis treatment, as well as DEEP vaccines targeting various viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. By leveraging both novel and established technologies, Peptimmune strives to deliver safer and more effective therapeutic options for patients.

Vormetric

Series D in 2006
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

Browster

Series A in 2006
Browster develops browsing and search enhancement technology. It provides Browster, a tool that pre-fetches content from links on a Web page and makes that content available by mousing-over the link. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Casabi

Series A in 2005
Casabi is a provider of Voice over IP applications that offers an end-to-end solution for telecom carriers, enabling the delivery of web-based content and services to various IP-connected devices, including cordless phones and smart home devices. The company's flagship product, CasaCenter, is an integrated suite of cloud-based services designed to enhance family communication and organization. It features tools such as a family dashboard, messaging capabilities, a shared calendar, task lists, and a comprehensive address book, along with visual voicemail and SMS functionalities. Casabi recognizes the increasing prevalence of broadband and connected home devices, which has created a demand for a cohesive system that optimally delivers relevant content and applications to low-cost device screens. By facilitating seamless interaction among diverse technologies, Casabi aims to enhance the user experience in smart homes, starting with telephony and expanding to other connected devices.

Fabric7 Systems

Series C in 2005
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

Hansen Medical

Venture Round in 2005
Hansen Medical, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of medical robotics aimed at enhancing the positioning, manipulation, and control of catheters and catheter-based technologies. The company offers the Sensei systems and Artisan Control Catheters, which are used in electrophysiology procedures to improve catheter navigation and control. Additionally, Hansen Medical provides the CoHesion 3D Visualization Module, a software tool that enhances physicians' ability to visualize catheter placement in three dimensions. Another key product is the Magellan Robotic System, which facilitates remote navigation and vessel cannulation using a telescoping, robotically steerable catheter. The company markets and supports its products through a combination of direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Hansen Medical operates as a subsidiary of Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc. since July 2016.

Capella

Series D in 2005
Capella specializes in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology, primarily for applications in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connects (OXC). The company's advanced intelligent subsystems are designed to enhance wavelength management, offering dynamic and remote reconfigurability. Capella's products integrate optical channel monitoring, which is crucial for the performance and efficiency of next-generation ROADM systems. By focusing on these technologies, Capella positions itself as a leader in the optical networking industry, providing essential solutions that streamline operations for its users.

Peptimmune

Series C in 2005
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating second-generation peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving treatment outcomes for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis treatment, as well as DEEP vaccines targeting various viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. By leveraging both novel and established technologies, Peptimmune strives to deliver safer and more effective therapeutic options for patients.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Vocera Communications

Venture Round in 2004
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Radiance Technologies

Series C in 2004
Radiance Technologies specializes in the managed delivery of digital packages, focusing on the distribution and management of large digital video files. The company's flagship product, the TrueDelivery System, utilizes patent-pending digital logistics technology to enhance digital delivery over IP networks. This innovative approach allows for efficient handling of digital assets, making it easier for clients to manage and distribute their digital content effectively.

Fabric7 Systems

Series B in 2004
Fabric7 Systems, Inc. designs and builds enterprise servers that integrate compute and networking technologies for the datacenter. The company’s fabric computing architecture unifies compute and network services into a pool of resources. Its servers are designed for enterprise database requirements and electronic design automation.

Konarka Technologies

Series C in 2004
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Vormetric

Series C in 2004
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

Artificial Muscle

Series A in 2004
Artificial Muscle Inc. is a Menlo Park, California-based company specializing in the development of polymer components that transform electrical energy into mechanical motion. The company manufactures electro-magnetic actuators and sensing components, providing lightweight alternatives to traditional actuators, motors, generators, sensors, and speakers. Its innovative products have applications across various sectors, including medical devices, robotics, and consumer electronics, enhancing functionality in smartphones, gaming controllers, and automotive systems. Additionally, Artificial Muscle Inc. offers a haptic driver solution that integrates seamlessly into multiple electronic devices, further expanding its impact in the technology landscape.

Polychromix

Series B in 2004
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.

Percardia

Series D in 2003
Percardia is a medical device company that develops therapies for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Its products include VSTENT myocardial implant, a balloon-deployable stainless steel stent. Percardia was founded in 1998 and is based in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Sylantro

Series D in 2003
Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Salient Surgical Technologies

Series D in 2003
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company, established in 1999, that specializes in the development and marketing of advanced energy devices for surgical applications. Initially focused on monopolar electrosurgical devices for treating liver cancers, the company has since expanded its product offerings with the AQUAMANTYS® System. This system employs patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which allows for the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone, significantly reducing surgical blood loss. The AQUAMANTYS System, which includes a bipolar electrosurgical generator, pump system, and a range of handheld disposable devices, is utilized in various surgical fields such as orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's innovative products are distributed across the United States, Europe, and Asia, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and economic efficiencies for healthcare providers and patients alike. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from the use of TRANSCOLLATION technology.

Luminous Networks

Series E in 2003
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Eunoe

Venture Round in 2003
Eunoe, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay-area medical device company focused on the treatment of neurological disorders through the management of cerebrospinal fluid.

Peptimmune

Series B in 2003
Peptimmune is a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company focuses on creating second-generation peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving treatment outcomes for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis treatment, as well as DEEP vaccines targeting various viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. By leveraging both novel and established technologies, Peptimmune strives to deliver safer and more effective therapeutic options for patients.

Ziprealty

Series F in 2003
ZipRealty is a California-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive real estate services. It leverages proprietary technology and online marketing tools to enhance the brokerage industry. By combining its website, mobile app, and personalized local service, ZipRealty empowers home buyers and sellers to efficiently search for, buy, and sell real estate. The company also supports real estate agents and third-party brokerages by offering internet-enabled technology and access to information, enabling them to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for their clients.

Vormetric

Series B in 2002
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.

Radiance Technologies

Series B in 2002
Radiance Technologies specializes in the managed delivery of digital packages, focusing on the distribution and management of large digital video files. The company's flagship product, the TrueDelivery System, utilizes patent-pending digital logistics technology to enhance digital delivery over IP networks. This innovative approach allows for efficient handling of digital assets, making it easier for clients to manage and distribute their digital content effectively.

Polychromix

Series A in 2002
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.

Ziprealty

Series E in 2002
ZipRealty is a California-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive real estate services. It leverages proprietary technology and online marketing tools to enhance the brokerage industry. By combining its website, mobile app, and personalized local service, ZipRealty empowers home buyers and sellers to efficiently search for, buy, and sell real estate. The company also supports real estate agents and third-party brokerages by offering internet-enabled technology and access to information, enabling them to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for their clients.

Salient Surgical Technologies

Series C in 2002
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company, established in 1999, that specializes in the development and marketing of advanced energy devices for surgical applications. Initially focused on monopolar electrosurgical devices for treating liver cancers, the company has since expanded its product offerings with the AQUAMANTYS® System. This system employs patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which allows for the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone, significantly reducing surgical blood loss. The AQUAMANTYS System, which includes a bipolar electrosurgical generator, pump system, and a range of handheld disposable devices, is utilized in various surgical fields such as orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's innovative products are distributed across the United States, Europe, and Asia, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and economic efficiencies for healthcare providers and patients alike. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from the use of TRANSCOLLATION technology.

MEMS Optical

Series A in 2001
MEMS Optical, based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializes in the manufacture of microlenses, microlens arrays, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company focuses on producing refractive and diffractive micro optics, catering to various sectors including optical communication and optical storage. With plans to build additional manufacturing facilities, MEMS Optical aims to expand its market presence and enhance its production capabilities.

iVast

Series C in 2001
iVAST International specializes in digital media creation and delivery software designed to enhance brand reach and generate new revenue streams. Over five years, the company has established a comprehensive media-based system integration and distribution network across Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States. iVAST's software adheres to international standards for the distribution of interactive audio, video, 2D and 3D graphics, and animation, facilitating the delivery of rich media experiences across various end-user devices, including personal computers and set-top boxes. The company has built a substantial client base, including notable organizations such as NetHome Japan, China Telecom, and Yahoo, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media landscape.

Luminous Networks

Series D in 2001
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Ziprealty

Series D in 2001
ZipRealty is a California-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive real estate services. It leverages proprietary technology and online marketing tools to enhance the brokerage industry. By combining its website, mobile app, and personalized local service, ZipRealty empowers home buyers and sellers to efficiently search for, buy, and sell real estate. The company also supports real estate agents and third-party brokerages by offering internet-enabled technology and access to information, enabling them to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for their clients.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Blaze Network Products

Series B in 2000
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).

Salient Surgical Technologies

Series B in 2000
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company, established in 1999, that specializes in the development and marketing of advanced energy devices for surgical applications. Initially focused on monopolar electrosurgical devices for treating liver cancers, the company has since expanded its product offerings with the AQUAMANTYS® System. This system employs patented TRANSCOLLATION® technology, which allows for the haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone, significantly reducing surgical blood loss. The AQUAMANTYS System, which includes a bipolar electrosurgical generator, pump system, and a range of handheld disposable devices, is utilized in various surgical fields such as orthopaedic reconstruction, spine surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and surgical oncology. Salient's innovative products are distributed across the United States, Europe, and Asia, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and economic efficiencies for healthcare providers and patients alike. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from the use of TRANSCOLLATION technology.

Sylantro

Series C in 2000
Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Novalux

Series C in 2000
Novalux, established in 1998 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of laser systems. The company's core product is the Novalux Extended Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (ECSEL), a surface-emitting semiconductor laser used across various applications such as projection displays, specialty lighting, neon sign alternatives, and automotive lighting. As of 2008, Novalux operates as a subsidiary of Arasor International Limited.

SkyGo

Series A in 2000
SkyGo provide an infrastructure that enables business-to-consumer (B2C) companies, such as wireless carriers, Internet businesses and credit card companies, to realize revenue through wireless marketing and mobile commerce.

Ziprealty

Series C in 2000
ZipRealty is a California-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive real estate services. It leverages proprietary technology and online marketing tools to enhance the brokerage industry. By combining its website, mobile app, and personalized local service, ZipRealty empowers home buyers and sellers to efficiently search for, buy, and sell real estate. The company also supports real estate agents and third-party brokerages by offering internet-enabled technology and access to information, enabling them to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for their clients.

flypaper

Series A in 2000
flypaper.com is a ASP that provides re-brandable web-hosted customer collaboration applications, including private-label e-mail, group calendars, document sharing, issue trackers, group discussion, newsletters, surveys, help desks, and more. flypaper.com's unique "pay-as-you go" pricing model meets the needs of both large and small eBusinesses.

Luminous Networks

Series C in 2000
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

Luminous Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

ShopTok

Series A in 2000
ShopTok is an internet hosting company that specializes in providing sales and customer support systems tailored for online merchants. By offering hosted solutions, ShopTok enables online sellers to enhance their customer interactions and streamline their sales processes. The platform incorporates features such as the addition of properties, photos, and videos to improve user experience and make product offerings more appealing. Additionally, ShopTok allows customers to reserve specific product locations, targeting niche markets effectively. Through its private Business Manager dashboard, the company provides metrics for measuring performance, empowering merchants to optimize their responses and drive better business outcomes.

Ziprealty

Venture Round in 1999
ZipRealty is a California-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive real estate services. It leverages proprietary technology and online marketing tools to enhance the brokerage industry. By combining its website, mobile app, and personalized local service, ZipRealty empowers home buyers and sellers to efficiently search for, buy, and sell real estate. The company also supports real estate agents and third-party brokerages by offering internet-enabled technology and access to information, enabling them to deliver a seamless, end-to-end experience for their clients.

Blaze Network Products

Series A in 1999
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).

Cooking.com

Series C in 1999
Cooking.com is an online retailer specializing in a vast array of kitchen products, offering over 90,000 items that include bakeware, cookware, cutlery, and kitchen appliances, alongside cookbooks and home products. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Founded by a team with a background at The Walt Disney Corporation, Cooking.com also features a robust online community that connects cooks and food enthusiasts, providing access to a wide collection of recipes. Additionally, the company operates online stores for prominent brands such as Starbucks, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury, further expanding its reach in the culinary market.

Cooking.com

Series B in 1999
Cooking.com is an online retailer specializing in a vast array of kitchen products, offering over 90,000 items that include bakeware, cookware, cutlery, and kitchen appliances, alongside cookbooks and home products. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Founded by a team with a background at The Walt Disney Corporation, Cooking.com also features a robust online community that connects cooks and food enthusiasts, providing access to a wide collection of recipes. Additionally, the company operates online stores for prominent brands such as Starbucks, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury, further expanding its reach in the culinary market.

Tut Systems

Venture Round in 1996
Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.

Ciena

Series C in 1995
Ciena is a network and technology company that specializes in providing network hardware, software, and services essential for the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic across communications networks. With a focus on innovation, Ciena combines the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility of Ethernet, supported by a comprehensive software suite that enhances network automation. The company caters to various sectors, including communication service providers, web-scale operators, cable operators, government entities, and large enterprises globally. Ciena operates through several segments, including Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

Ciena

Series B in 1994
Ciena is a network and technology company that specializes in providing network hardware, software, and services essential for the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic across communications networks. With a focus on innovation, Ciena combines the reliability and capacity of optical networking with the flexibility of Ethernet, supported by a comprehensive software suite that enhances network automation. The company caters to various sectors, including communication service providers, web-scale operators, cable operators, government entities, and large enterprises globally. Ciena operates through several segments, including Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.
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