Vesbridge Partners

Vesbridge Partners was a venture capital firm that specialized in early-stage and seed investments, primarily focusing on technology sectors such as networking and information technology infrastructure. The firm targeted disruptive technologies, with particular interests in wireless and mobility solutions, digital media, web services, security, data centers, enterprise IT, storage, and wireless telecommunications. Beyond technology, Vesbridge Partners also explored investments in sectors like plastic products, electrical equipment, and healthcare. Founded by Jeff Hinck in 1988, the firm was initially headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts, before relocating to Minnetonka, Minnesota. Vesbridge Partners ceased operations on June 7, 2014.

Tom Rowbotham

Venture Partner

31 past transactions

MetraTech

Venture Round in 2012
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.

The Fab Shoes

Venture Round in 2012
The Fab Shoes is an e-commerce platform that features a collection of women’s shoes, handbags, and accessories. Every month its team of designers prepares a personalized recommendation of trendy accessories that is adapted to its users’ style and advises its users how to combine them. The Fab Shoes was launched in 2012 by [Pablo Szefner](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/pablo-szefner#/entity), [Francisco de la Calle](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/francisco-de-la-calle#/entity), and [Xisco Calle](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/xisco-calle#/entity). The platform is based in Hospitalet De Llobregat, Spain.

Lockpath

Series B in 2012
LockPath, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security. Its flagship offering, the Keylight platform, features an integrated suite of applications designed to manage various aspects of compliance and risk programs, including IT risk management, vendor risk management, and audit management. Keylight utilizes a Dynamic Content Framework that allows users to create customized data structures, streamline workflows, and automate business processes to enhance operational efficiency. The platform also offers tools for incident reporting, analytics, and multilingual support to cater to diverse client needs. LockPath serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 10 enterprises across multiple industries. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, LockPath has been a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc. since 2019 and continues to focus on helping organizations navigate the complexities of risk and compliance management.

Enstratius

Series A in 2011
Enstratius(Formerly Enstratus) provides cloud infrastructure management for public, private, and hybrid cloud operations aligned with enterprise governance and security needs. Enstratius provides users with a single access-controlled view across all corporate cloud resources. Users with the appropriate access rights may directly provision virtual machines across multiple clouds or they can deploy fully-automated applications from a cloud-independent service catalog. Features of Enstratius include: self-service provisioning/de-provisioning of cloud resources, multi-currency cost/chargeback tracking, customizable role-based access controls, single login to manage all cloud resources, support for enterprise authentication systems including SAML 2.0 and OpenID, automated encryption of all cloud data in transit and at rest with all keys stored outside of the cloud, full application automation including auto-scaling, auto-recovery, cloud bursting, and disaster recovery, and a service catalog of pre-configured applications with the ability to publish your own. Enstratius supports the following public clouds: Amazon Web Services, AT&T Synaptic Storage, Bluelock, Cloud Central, CloudSigma, GoGrid, Google Storage, IBM, Microsoft Azure Storage, NTT, Rackspace, and Terremark. Enstratius supports the following private cloud platforms: Atmos Storage, Citrix/Cloud.com, [Eucalyptus], [Nimbula], OpenStack, and Zimory.

Lockpath

Series A in 2011
LockPath, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security. Its flagship offering, the Keylight platform, features an integrated suite of applications designed to manage various aspects of compliance and risk programs, including IT risk management, vendor risk management, and audit management. Keylight utilizes a Dynamic Content Framework that allows users to create customized data structures, streamline workflows, and automate business processes to enhance operational efficiency. The platform also offers tools for incident reporting, analytics, and multilingual support to cater to diverse client needs. LockPath serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 10 enterprises across multiple industries. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, LockPath has been a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc. since 2019 and continues to focus on helping organizations navigate the complexities of risk and compliance management.

Visage Mobile

Series B in 2010
Visage Mobile, Inc. is a provider of enterprise mobility management solutions headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company offers a cloud-based platform called MobilityCentral, which facilitates wireless expense management through comprehensive reporting and analytics. This platform consolidates invoices, normalizes data from various carriers, and generates actionable metrics and optimization recommendations. Visage Mobile also delivers personalized analysis through VisagePulse and offers international travel alert solutions. Additionally, the company provides services such as wireless account optimization, device recycling, device refurbishing and redeployment, mobile device management, kitting and staging, and helpdesk support. Founded in 2001, Visage Mobile specializes in reducing communications costs for businesses by leveraging proprietary software and expert analysis.

RipCode

Series C in 2009
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

Corvil

Venture Round in 2008
Corvil is a network data analytics company that transforms raw packet data into real-time intelligence for businesses. Its platform enables organizations to see, understand, and respond to their operations as they occur, providing a comprehensive view of customer interactions and IT infrastructure. By enriching network data with analytics, Corvil makes this information accessible and searchable, facilitating better decision-making. The company specializes in meeting the stringent demands of low-latency, high-performance analytics required by real-time businesses. Corvil's solutions support monitoring of vast amounts of data and transactions, offering risk mitigation and performance assurance in the IT sector. This capability empowers companies to leverage machine technology effectively, enhancing their operational transparency and cybersecurity.

FusionOne

Series A in 2008
FusionOne specializes in mobile content portability, allowing users to transfer and synchronize content between mobile devices and popular internet applications. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia, the company provides software that enables users to manage and transfer various types of mobile phone content, including contacts, photos, messages, and purchased items. This technology supports millions of subscribers on major carriers globally, helping individuals organize their address books through a unified interface and facilitating the sharing of contacts across different networks.

RipCode

Series B in 2007
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

ITKO

Series B in 2007
The iTKO LISA software suite offers a complete solution for testing Service-Oriented Architectures. Unlike conventional UI- and code-oriented testing tools, LISA was built from the ground up to test the many heterogeneous components and workflows that make up SOA applications.

Storspeed

Series A in 2007
StorSpeed Inc. develops products that increase network storage performance. StorSpeed Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas.

RipCode

Series A in 2006
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

Picolight

Venture Round in 2006
Picolight Incorporated is a manufacturer of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components, specializing in the design and development of optical components and vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers. Founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company serves various sectors, including local area networking, optical switches, computer systems, and optical metro applications. Picolight's product offerings include Ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers, catering to the growing demands of high-speed optical communication systems.

Acopia Networks

Series D in 2006
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions aimed at improving data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate various data management tasks, thereby minimizing disruptions related to storage management. Additionally, Acopia provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, facilitating the management of unstructured file data through further automation of storage tasks. The company also offers services such as data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, enabling organizations to utilize a flexible and adaptive infrastructure across their global operations.

Atrica

Series F in 2006
Atrica specializes in providing carrier Ethernet solutions for metropolitan area networks. The company offers a range of products, including core, aggregation, and edge switches designed for carrier Ethernet applications. Additionally, Atrica delivers various network services such as Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, and Ethernet private lines, catering to the needs of local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises. By focusing on optical component technology, Atrica enhances the capabilities of telecommunications networks, ultimately facilitating broadband services for both business and residential customers.

Aegis Lightwave

Series D in 2006
Aegis Lightwave is a privately held company that specializes in creating cost-effective solutions for intelligent optical networks, particularly in the fiber-optic communications sector. The company provides a wide range of optical channel monitors designed for reconfigurable optical networks that support 40G and 100G transmission. These optical channel monitors are tailored for original equipment manufacturers, helping them meet essential cost targets for embedded Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) monitoring. By focusing on affordability and effectiveness, Aegis Lightwave aims to enhance the efficiency of optical network management for its clients.

Aegis Semiconductor

Series D in 2006
Aegis is a privately held company that builds solutions for embedded monitoring of advanced optical networks. The company's Active Thin Films are manufactured using proven high-volume processes with demonstrated high yield and superb uniformity. Aegis's solutions benefit from the reliability of solid-state, silicon-based design, extreme scalability, and low-cost packaging architectures.

Bluesocket

Venture Round in 2006
Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

Metconnex

Venture Round in 2006
Metconnex develops integrated optical modules for optical networks. The company offers products such as wave switching modules for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.

RedShift BioAnalytics

Series A in 2006
RedShift BioAnalytics, Inc. specializes in analytical instrumentation for the research, development, and manufacture of protein therapeutic drugs and biopharmaceutical products. The company offers ProLaser, a benchtop instrument designed for the rapid characterization of proteins throughout various stages, including lead candidate selection, formulation development, process optimization, stability measurement, and routine analytics. Additionally, RedShift BioAnalytics has developed a Microfluidic Modulation Spectroscopy (MMS) platform, tailored specifically to meet the needs of protein scientists by providing advanced data analytics and direct measurement of structural changes in proteins that affect drug efficacy and quality. Established in 2005 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves the life sciences and biopharmaceutical markets. It was previously known as RedShift Systems Corporation until its name change in August 2016.

Visage Mobile

Series D in 2005
Visage Mobile, Inc. is a provider of enterprise mobility management solutions headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company offers a cloud-based platform called MobilityCentral, which facilitates wireless expense management through comprehensive reporting and analytics. This platform consolidates invoices, normalizes data from various carriers, and generates actionable metrics and optimization recommendations. Visage Mobile also delivers personalized analysis through VisagePulse and offers international travel alert solutions. Additionally, the company provides services such as wireless account optimization, device recycling, device refurbishing and redeployment, mobile device management, kitting and staging, and helpdesk support. Founded in 2001, Visage Mobile specializes in reducing communications costs for businesses by leveraging proprietary software and expert analysis.

MetraTech

Series D in 2005
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.

Picolight

Series H in 2005
Picolight Incorporated is a manufacturer of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components, specializing in the design and development of optical components and vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers. Founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company serves various sectors, including local area networking, optical switches, computer systems, and optical metro applications. Picolight's product offerings include Ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers, catering to the growing demands of high-speed optical communication systems.

StarGen

Venture Round in 2005
StarGen is a semiconductor company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in serial switched interconnect solutions for computing and communications equipment. The company provides low-overhead, protocol-agnostic architectures that adhere to open standards, catering to various markets including communications, storage, servers, and embedded systems. StarGen also offers products for vendors of access communication platforms that support voice, data, and video networks. Founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to StarGen, Inc. in 2000 and has operated as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS since 2007.

Picolight

Series H in 2005
Picolight Incorporated is a manufacturer of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components, specializing in the design and development of optical components and vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers. Founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company serves various sectors, including local area networking, optical switches, computer systems, and optical metro applications. Picolight's product offerings include Ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers, catering to the growing demands of high-speed optical communication systems.

Bluesocket

Series B in 2005
Bluesocket specializes in secure, enterprise-level mobile connectivity solutions. The company focuses on creating a robust network infrastructure that supports a range of devices, including desktops and mobile devices, as well as enterprise applications. By integrating secure wireless local area networks (LAN) with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Bluesocket enhances the connectivity and communication capabilities within organizations.

Visage Mobile

Series C in 2005
Visage Mobile, Inc. is a provider of enterprise mobility management solutions headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company offers a cloud-based platform called MobilityCentral, which facilitates wireless expense management through comprehensive reporting and analytics. This platform consolidates invoices, normalizes data from various carriers, and generates actionable metrics and optimization recommendations. Visage Mobile also delivers personalized analysis through VisagePulse and offers international travel alert solutions. Additionally, the company provides services such as wireless account optimization, device recycling, device refurbishing and redeployment, mobile device management, kitting and staging, and helpdesk support. Founded in 2001, Visage Mobile specializes in reducing communications costs for businesses by leveraging proprietary software and expert analysis.

MetraTech

Series C in 2004
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.

Acopia Networks

Series C in 2004
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions aimed at improving data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate various data management tasks, thereby minimizing disruptions related to storage management. Additionally, Acopia provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, facilitating the management of unstructured file data through further automation of storage tasks. The company also offers services such as data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, enabling organizations to utilize a flexible and adaptive infrastructure across their global operations.

MetraTech

Series B in 2000
MetraTech Corp. simplifies and enables global commerce innovation, while helping businesses respond to an ever changing customer and partner relationship landscape. They empower businesses to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing, commerce and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements for customers, partners and suppliers. They automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Their products are deployed globally, and their customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, provide settlement to partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Arkadin, Bell, Concur, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, The City of Chicago, GRU Sao Paulo International Airport, GXS, Intercall, LifeLock, Microsoft, PGi, Telia Sonera, Telus, and Telmore. The company is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners.
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