Windward Ventures

Windward Ventures, established in 1997 and located in San Diego, California, is a venture capital firm focused on providing management assistance and capital to early-stage, high-growth companies in Southern California. The firm has invested in over 25 companies across various sectors, including software as a service (SaaS), technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Although Windward Ventures ceased making new investments in June 2008, it continues to manage its existing portfolio and offers advisory services to entrepreneurs and investors. As of December 2013, its portfolio included companies such as Proximetry, SynergEyes, Syntricity, Xifin, PerfectForms, and NewBlue.

David Titus

Co-Founder and Managing Director

35 past transactions

Nirvanix

Series C in 2012
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions specializing in VoIP and business phone systems, as well as cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that seamlessly integrates with existing business operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, Nirvanix provides secure backup services that support daily business activities. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced version of its offerings and is poised to introduce a unique cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution, developed in partnership with a major investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2010
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions specializing in VoIP and business phone systems, as well as cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that seamlessly integrates with existing business operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, Nirvanix provides secure backup services that support daily business activities. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced version of its offerings and is poised to introduce a unique cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution, developed in partnership with a major investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Nirvanix

Series B in 2009
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions specializing in VoIP and business phone systems, as well as cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that seamlessly integrates with existing business operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, Nirvanix provides secure backup services that support daily business activities. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced version of its offerings and is poised to introduce a unique cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution, developed in partnership with a major investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

SynergEyes

Series C in 2009
SynergEyes, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in the development and manufacturing of hybrid contact lenses designed to enhance vision and improve quality of life for patients. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, SynergEyes offers innovative products that combine the visual acuity of rigid gas permeable lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. Their hybrid lenses cater to a range of eye conditions, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and keratoconus, utilizing advanced high-Dk materials and vision-optimized designs. The company distributes its products both domestically and internationally, emphasizing a commitment to improving eye health and transforming vision for eye care professionals and their patients.

Astute Networks

Series C in 2008
Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company develops the VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. Astute's offerings include solutions for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint virtualization, along with support for Oracle, SAP, and SQL databases. The company’s patented DataPump Engine is designed to deliver high-performance iSCSI IOPS, ensuring sustained random I/O performance and effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine performance and user productivity. Astute Networks also maintains a strategic partnership with Veeam Software to enhance its service offerings.

Nirvanix

Series A in 2007
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions specializing in VoIP and business phone systems, as well as cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that seamlessly integrates with existing business operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, Nirvanix provides secure backup services that support daily business activities. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced version of its offerings and is poised to introduce a unique cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution, developed in partnership with a major investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Nirvanix

Venture Round in 2007
Nirvanix is a provider of cloud-based solutions specializing in VoIP and business phone systems, as well as cloud storage services. The company offers a plug-and-play system that seamlessly integrates with existing business operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, Nirvanix provides secure backup services that support daily business activities. Recently, the company has re-emerged with an enhanced version of its offerings and is poised to introduce a unique cryptocurrency-based VoIP solution, developed in partnership with a major investor in the cryptocurrency sector.

Syntricity

Series C in 2007
Syntricity, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing enterprise yield management software solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its flagship product, dataConductor, is a web-based platform that collects data from various manufacturing systems and integrates them into a single warehouse. This solution supports different phases of the semiconductor product life cycle, including data characterization, yield ramp, and volume production. Syntricity also offers consulting services focused on implementing best practices, yield analysis, and product characterization setup. Additionally, the company provides implementation services such as system deployment, data integration, and semiconductor data analysis solutions, along with product support services to ensure optimal performance and maintenance.

Proximetry

Series A in 2007
Proximetry, Inc. is a software solutions provider specializing in the management of Internet of Things (IoT) applications and remote sensing devices. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Katowice, Poland, the company delivers network and wireless performance management solutions tailored for various sectors, including public safety, transportation, and energy. Proximetry's offerings include AirSync, which features tools for provisioning, resource management, and device management, allowing network operators to configure and monitor devices in real-time. The company's products are applicable across diverse industries, including smart utilities, smart cities, building management, and industrial process control. Proximetry serves a wide range of clients, including device developers, OEMs, chipset partners, and enterprise network operators, facilitating the effective deployment and management of demanding IoT solutions. As of December 2016, Proximetry operates as a subsidiary of Relayr, Inc.

Strix Systems

Series G in 2006
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions that enhance connectivity and productivity for various sectors. The company offers a range of products, including modular mesh systems, outdoor wireless equipment, edge systems, indoor solutions, and mobile systems. Its Manager/One software platform allows for comprehensive control and configuration of the network, ensuring efficient management. Strix Systems' technology is utilized in diverse applications such as public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, healthcare, and residential services. The company markets its products through a network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators globally. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

XIFIN

Series D in 2006
XIFIN, Inc. is a health information technology company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at optimizing the economics of healthcare for diagnostic service providers. The company offers a comprehensive health economics optimization platform that enhances connectivity and automates workflows for clinical and financial diagnostic data. Key products include a revenue performance management system that empowers laboratories and radiology providers to manage their billing and financial performance, and an advanced laboratory information system that integrates various operational components such as test ordering, workflow management, and reporting. XIFIN also provides physician collaboration solutions, a cloud-based infrastructure for business intelligence, and a revenue cycle management platform that addresses market demands and reimbursement challenges. The company serves a range of sectors, including clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and medical imaging. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Diego, California, XIFIN was formerly known as Medical Business Applications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

SynergEyes

Series B in 2006
SynergEyes, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in the development and manufacturing of hybrid contact lenses designed to enhance vision and improve quality of life for patients. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, SynergEyes offers innovative products that combine the visual acuity of rigid gas permeable lenses with the comfort of soft lenses. Their hybrid lenses cater to a range of eye conditions, including astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and keratoconus, utilizing advanced high-Dk materials and vision-optimized designs. The company distributes its products both domestically and internationally, emphasizing a commitment to improving eye health and transforming vision for eye care professionals and their patients.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2005
Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company develops the VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. Astute's offerings include solutions for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint virtualization, along with support for Oracle, SAP, and SQL databases. The company’s patented DataPump Engine is designed to deliver high-performance iSCSI IOPS, ensuring sustained random I/O performance and effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine performance and user productivity. Astute Networks also maintains a strategic partnership with Veeam Software to enhance its service offerings.

Syntricity

Venture Round in 2005
Syntricity, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing enterprise yield management software solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its flagship product, dataConductor, is a web-based platform that collects data from various manufacturing systems and integrates them into a single warehouse. This solution supports different phases of the semiconductor product life cycle, including data characterization, yield ramp, and volume production. Syntricity also offers consulting services focused on implementing best practices, yield analysis, and product characterization setup. Additionally, the company provides implementation services such as system deployment, data integration, and semiconductor data analysis solutions, along with product support services to ensure optimal performance and maintenance.

Strix Systems

Series E in 2005
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions that enhance connectivity and productivity for various sectors. The company offers a range of products, including modular mesh systems, outdoor wireless equipment, edge systems, indoor solutions, and mobile systems. Its Manager/One software platform allows for comprehensive control and configuration of the network, ensuring efficient management. Strix Systems' technology is utilized in diverse applications such as public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, healthcare, and residential services. The company markets its products through a network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators globally. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

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.

Solarflare

Series C in 2005
Solarflare Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and networking software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in developing server networking software and hardware, including Ethernet adapters and application acceleration solutions. Key products include Onload, which enhances application performance for electronic trading platforms; Cloud Onload, tailored for cloud data centers; ServerLock, focused on data center security; and SolarCapture, a network performance monitoring tool. Solarflare's technologies support high-frequency trading, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and virtualized data centers. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners globally, backed by research and development facilities in San Diego, California; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and New Delhi, India. Solarflare operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc.

Syntricity

Venture Round in 2005
Syntricity, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing enterprise yield management software solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its flagship product, dataConductor, is a web-based platform that collects data from various manufacturing systems and integrates them into a single warehouse. This solution supports different phases of the semiconductor product life cycle, including data characterization, yield ramp, and volume production. Syntricity also offers consulting services focused on implementing best practices, yield analysis, and product characterization setup. Additionally, the company provides implementation services such as system deployment, data integration, and semiconductor data analysis solutions, along with product support services to ensure optimal performance and maintenance.

Streamload

Series A in 2004
One of the first Internet storage services, receiving various accolades for innovative products between 2002 and 2006. Known for unlimited storage and features such as Streambeam, allowing for files to be quickly uploaded and shared with other users.

Astute Networks

Series B in 2004
Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company develops the VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. Astute's offerings include solutions for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint virtualization, along with support for Oracle, SAP, and SQL databases. The company’s patented DataPump Engine is designed to deliver high-performance iSCSI IOPS, ensuring sustained random I/O performance and effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine performance and user productivity. Astute Networks also maintains a strategic partnership with Veeam Software to enhance its service offerings.

Akonix Systems

Series B in 2003
Akonix Systems is a provider of software solutions that focus on enhancing interactive communications and community engagement for major organizations. Its flagship product, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a fully integrated platform that enables users to connect with individuals sharing similar interests, thereby enriching user experiences. The solution is scalable, customizable, and designed to improve key performance metrics, including customer acquisition, retention, and revenue generation, setting it apart from traditional customer relationship management tools. In addition to its communication platform, Akonix also offers software services for instant messaging management and risk management, further strengthening its position in the security and enterprise communication space.

Strix Systems

Series D in 2003
Strix Systems Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless mesh networking solutions that enhance connectivity and productivity for various sectors. The company offers a range of products, including modular mesh systems, outdoor wireless equipment, edge systems, indoor solutions, and mobile systems. Its Manager/One software platform allows for comprehensive control and configuration of the network, ensuring efficient management. Strix Systems' technology is utilized in diverse applications such as public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, healthcare, and residential services. The company markets its products through a network of distributors, service providers, resellers, and systems integrators globally. Founded in 2000, Strix Systems is headquartered in Ventura, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India.

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.

Solarflare

Series B in 2003
Solarflare Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and networking software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in developing server networking software and hardware, including Ethernet adapters and application acceleration solutions. Key products include Onload, which enhances application performance for electronic trading platforms; Cloud Onload, tailored for cloud data centers; ServerLock, focused on data center security; and SolarCapture, a network performance monitoring tool. Solarflare's technologies support high-frequency trading, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and virtualized data centers. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners globally, backed by research and development facilities in San Diego, California; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and New Delhi, India. Solarflare operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc.

Mohomine

Series D in 2002
Mohomine is a technology company that specializes in developing smart search engine platforms through its proprietary mohoEngine technology. The company leverages artificial intelligence to enhance web search capabilities, providing robust solutions for managing unstructured data. In addition to its search engine technology, Mohomine offers e-business software infrastructure services that cater to the needs of organizations seeking effective data management solutions.

Xebeo Communications

Series B in 2002
Xebeo Communications provides carrier-grade optical ethernet switching solutions to carriers and service providers. The company offers switching platforms that deliver packet service with QoS. Xebeo Communications Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

XIFIN

Venture Round in 2001
XIFIN, Inc. is a health information technology company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at optimizing the economics of healthcare for diagnostic service providers. The company offers a comprehensive health economics optimization platform that enhances connectivity and automates workflows for clinical and financial diagnostic data. Key products include a revenue performance management system that empowers laboratories and radiology providers to manage their billing and financial performance, and an advanced laboratory information system that integrates various operational components such as test ordering, workflow management, and reporting. XIFIN also provides physician collaboration solutions, a cloud-based infrastructure for business intelligence, and a revenue cycle management platform that addresses market demands and reimbursement challenges. The company serves a range of sectors, including clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and medical imaging. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Diego, California, XIFIN was formerly known as Medical Business Applications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

Akonix Systems

Series A in 2001
Akonix Systems is a provider of software solutions that focus on enhancing interactive communications and community engagement for major organizations. Its flagship product, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a fully integrated platform that enables users to connect with individuals sharing similar interests, thereby enriching user experiences. The solution is scalable, customizable, and designed to improve key performance metrics, including customer acquisition, retention, and revenue generation, setting it apart from traditional customer relationship management tools. In addition to its communication platform, Akonix also offers software services for instant messaging management and risk management, further strengthening its position in the security and enterprise communication space.

Astute Networks

Series A in 2001
Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company develops the VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. Astute's offerings include solutions for Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint virtualization, along with support for Oracle, SAP, and SQL databases. The company’s patented DataPump Engine is designed to deliver high-performance iSCSI IOPS, ensuring sustained random I/O performance and effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine performance and user productivity. Astute Networks also maintains a strategic partnership with Veeam Software to enhance its service offerings.

E20 Communications

Series C in 2000
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

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.

Mohomine

Series B in 2000
Mohomine is a technology company that specializes in developing smart search engine platforms through its proprietary mohoEngine technology. The company leverages artificial intelligence to enhance web search capabilities, providing robust solutions for managing unstructured data. In addition to its search engine technology, Mohomine offers e-business software infrastructure services that cater to the needs of organizations seeking effective data management solutions.

Syntricity

Series B in 2000
Syntricity, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing enterprise yield management software solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its flagship product, dataConductor, is a web-based platform that collects data from various manufacturing systems and integrates them into a single warehouse. This solution supports different phases of the semiconductor product life cycle, including data characterization, yield ramp, and volume production. Syntricity also offers consulting services focused on implementing best practices, yield analysis, and product characterization setup. Additionally, the company provides implementation services such as system deployment, data integration, and semiconductor data analysis solutions, along with product support services to ensure optimal performance and maintenance.

E20 Communications

Series B in 2000
E20 Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures multi-gigabit rate fiber optic subsystems for the computer storage, internetworking, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California. As of May 17, 2004, E20 Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation.

Accelerated Networks

Venture Round in 1998
Accelerated Networks, Inc. was engaged in the development and marketing of customer premise telecommunications products that enabled carriers to deliver bundled voice and data services over a single broadband access network.
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