Bigstep
Seed Round in 2016
Bigstep is a cloud provider established in 2013 and headquartered in London, with infrastructure located in the U.K. and Germany. Founded by Lucas Roh, the company specializes in offering professional analytics solutions through its Full Metal Cloud, specifically designed for big data environments. Bigstep's platform focuses on delivering high performance and low latency, providing businesses of all sizes with scalable storage, high-speed networking, and hardware upgrades. By leveraging advanced technologies and automation, Bigstep enables clients to optimize their operations for both cost and performance efficiency, making it easier for them to implement production-ready big data solutions quickly and effectively.
Zoove Corporation is a technology company that offers mobile direct response solutions through its StarStar platform, which connects brands and consumers via unique mobile phone numbers. Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in New York, Zoove enables marketers to create offline-to-online brand experiences by leveraging media and mobile marketing through a unified platform. The StarStar service facilitates the delivery of content and connects users with various brands and services, generating millions of calls annually for notable clients such as CBS, Dunkin' Donuts, Ford, Hyatt, NFL, and Verizon Wireless. Formerly known as Teleractive Inc., the company rebranded to Zoove Corporation in 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Virtual Hold Technology, LLC as of February 2016.
Visage Mobile
Series C in 2012
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.
Stretch, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and supplying software configurable processors and development tools tailored for compute-intensive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Krefeld, the company offers a range of products including channel DVR add-in cards, channel capture cards, and DVR capture cards, which facilitate video and audio capture, real-time display, and hardware compression. Stretch also provides the Stretch Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an intuitive platform that integrates various development tools such as compilers and debuggers, enabling efficient programming and system configuration. Additionally, the company offers reference design kits for product evaluation and the Intelligent Encoder software development kit, designed for video processing and compression. Stretch's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including security and surveillance, broadcast video, wireless communication, and industrial imaging.
Zoove Corporation is a technology company that offers mobile direct response solutions through its StarStar platform, which connects brands and consumers via unique mobile phone numbers. Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in New York, Zoove enables marketers to create offline-to-online brand experiences by leveraging media and mobile marketing through a unified platform. The StarStar service facilitates the delivery of content and connects users with various brands and services, generating millions of calls annually for notable clients such as CBS, Dunkin' Donuts, Ford, Hyatt, NFL, and Verizon Wireless. Formerly known as Teleractive Inc., the company rebranded to Zoove Corporation in 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Virtual Hold Technology, LLC as of February 2016.
ChoozOn (d.b.a. Blue Kangaroo)
Series A in 2011
ChoozOn does business as Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo is a search engine for offers, scouring the entire deal universe for the best offers matching the individual interests of its users. Through Web and mobile applications built on big data solutions, Blue Kangaroo seeks to get its users the right offer at the right time. The company is founded by leading digital marketing and data experts Nick Weir, Usama Fayyad, and Hunter Madsen, who helped shape the strategy of Yahoo!, Audience Science (formerly digiMine), Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, MicroStrategy, NASA, Wired, J. Walter Thompson, and other companies.
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.
Stretch, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and supplying software configurable processors and development tools tailored for compute-intensive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Krefeld, the company offers a range of products including channel DVR add-in cards, channel capture cards, and DVR capture cards, which facilitate video and audio capture, real-time display, and hardware compression. Stretch also provides the Stretch Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an intuitive platform that integrates various development tools such as compilers and debuggers, enabling efficient programming and system configuration. Additionally, the company offers reference design kits for product evaluation and the Intelligent Encoder software development kit, designed for video processing and compression. Stretch's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including security and surveillance, broadcast video, wireless communication, and industrial imaging.
QSecure is the platform company whose SmartStripe™ electronic powered credit cards prevent the use of stolen card data without changing retail systems or card holder behavior. QSecure's patented, magnetic media chip and authentication solutions are designed to allow card issuers to deliver solutions to protect card data without requiring changes to the card processing environment. QSecure's initial solution is based on a proprietary chip that is embedded in the magnetic stripe and creates a unique number on the magnetic stripe each time the card is used. The unique number for each transaction is authenticated by the card issuer in real time using QSecure's patented authentication technology.
Delivery Agent
Series D in 2009
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
Zoove Corporation is a technology company that offers mobile direct response solutions through its StarStar platform, which connects brands and consumers via unique mobile phone numbers. Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in New York, Zoove enables marketers to create offline-to-online brand experiences by leveraging media and mobile marketing through a unified platform. The StarStar service facilitates the delivery of content and connects users with various brands and services, generating millions of calls annually for notable clients such as CBS, Dunkin' Donuts, Ford, Hyatt, NFL, and Verizon Wireless. Formerly known as Teleractive Inc., the company rebranded to Zoove Corporation in 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Virtual Hold Technology, LLC as of February 2016.
Force10 Networks
Venture Round in 2009
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions that cater to data center and network deployment needs. The company operates primarily in two segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment includes 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers, while the Transport segment offers products for metro and inter-office optical networks, wireless aggregation, and converged business access networks. Force10 is recognized for its high-performance data center solutions, which are built on open, standards-based hardware and software, enabling clients to achieve scalability, reliability, and application awareness. The company's products are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States and through various international channel partners. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in creating connected experiences for both businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides a range of communication solutions. For businesses, Ooma delivers advanced voice and collaboration features through its offerings, such as Ooma Office and Ooma Enterprise, which include services like call recording, voicemail transcription, and mobile integration. For residential customers, Ooma provides home communications solutions like Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary phone line with high-definition voice quality and smart security features. The company also offers a variety of products, including mobile apps and security solutions, allowing users to monitor and control their home environments. Ooma generates revenue primarily through subscription services, distributing its products through direct sales, retailers, and online channels. Established in 2003, Ooma continues to innovate in the realm of connected communications and security.
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.
Emergent Game Technologies
Series E in 2009
Emergent Game Technologies, Inc., established in 2000, specializes in developing tools and technologies for interactive entertainment. The company's primary product is Gamebryo, a cross-platform middleware solution that enables game developers to build, test, and manage interactive games across various platforms, including next-generation consoles like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Emergent has strategic alliances with notable industry players such as Acquire, Autodesk, and SOFTIMAGE|XSI. The company operates globally with offices in Calabasas (California), Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Austin (Texas), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), China, and Korea.
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in creating connected experiences for both businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides a range of communication solutions. For businesses, Ooma delivers advanced voice and collaboration features through its offerings, such as Ooma Office and Ooma Enterprise, which include services like call recording, voicemail transcription, and mobile integration. For residential customers, Ooma provides home communications solutions like Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary phone line with high-definition voice quality and smart security features. The company also offers a variety of products, including mobile apps and security solutions, allowing users to monitor and control their home environments. Ooma generates revenue primarily through subscription services, distributing its products through direct sales, retailers, and online channels. Established in 2003, Ooma continues to innovate in the realm of connected communications and security.
Fulcrum Microsystems
Series E in 2008
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the company serves original equipment manufacturers both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, comprised of software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to deliver interconnection packet and protocol processing resources on line cards.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
WaveMaker
Venture Round in 2008
WaveMaker is a technology company that specializes in low-code development and containerized application delivery. Its primary offerings include WaveMaker Rapid, a visual application development platform that significantly reduces the time and cost of building web and mobile applications, and WaveMaker HyScale, a visual DevOps platform that automates app containerization and facilitates continuous delivery into various container runtimes. The company also provides WaveMaker Visual Ajax Studio, which allows users to create web applications through a drag-and-drop interface using Ajax widgets, web services, and databases. Additionally, WaveMaker offers technical support services to assist clients in the development, deployment, and management of their applications, catering to web developers, software vendors, and enterprises.
Stretch, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and supplying software configurable processors and development tools tailored for compute-intensive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Krefeld, the company offers a range of products including channel DVR add-in cards, channel capture cards, and DVR capture cards, which facilitate video and audio capture, real-time display, and hardware compression. Stretch also provides the Stretch Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an intuitive platform that integrates various development tools such as compilers and debuggers, enabling efficient programming and system configuration. Additionally, the company offers reference design kits for product evaluation and the Intelligent Encoder software development kit, designed for video processing and compression. Stretch's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including security and surveillance, broadcast video, wireless communication, and industrial imaging.
Zoove Corporation is a technology company that offers mobile direct response solutions through its StarStar platform, which connects brands and consumers via unique mobile phone numbers. Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in New York, Zoove enables marketers to create offline-to-online brand experiences by leveraging media and mobile marketing through a unified platform. The StarStar service facilitates the delivery of content and connects users with various brands and services, generating millions of calls annually for notable clients such as CBS, Dunkin' Donuts, Ford, Hyatt, NFL, and Verizon Wireless. Formerly known as Teleractive Inc., the company rebranded to Zoove Corporation in 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Virtual Hold Technology, LLC as of February 2016.
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.
Luxim Corporation
Series D in 2008
LUXIM Corporation, founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative lighting technologies. The company is known for its LIFI solid-state plasma lighting products, which are energy efficient and applicable across various sectors. LUXIM offers high-intensity lighting solutions suitable for street, area, architectural, and industrial lighting applications, as well as projection display light sources for uses such as HDTV, video walls, and home theaters. The company's commitment to advancing lighting technology positions it as a significant player in the energy-efficient lighting market.
QSecure is the platform company whose SmartStripe™ electronic powered credit cards prevent the use of stolen card data without changing retail systems or card holder behavior. QSecure's patented, magnetic media chip and authentication solutions are designed to allow card issuers to deliver solutions to protect card data without requiring changes to the card processing environment. QSecure's initial solution is based on a proprietary chip that is embedded in the magnetic stripe and creates a unique number on the magnetic stripe each time the card is used. The unique number for each transaction is authenticated by the card issuer in real time using QSecure's patented authentication technology.
Azul Systems
Series F in 2007
Azul Systems, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in designing and developing Java runtime solutions. The company offers two primary products: Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) optimized for enterprise applications requiring low latency, high transaction rates, and consistent response times; and Zulu, a family of certified, open-source builds of OpenJDK with flexible commercial support options, catering to various enterprise, cloud, and embedded/IoT deployments. Azul serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across industries such as capital markets, digital advertising, and telecom, selling its products in the United States and EMEA countries. Additionally, Azul provides open-source tools for latency reporting, application profiling, and Java environment analysis.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
Miradia is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) products. Founded in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia utilizes innovative technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and employs wafer scale packaging techniques. Formerly known as XHP Microsystems, Inc., the company has established itself as a key player in the MEMS sector. As of 2009, Miradia operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.
Emergent Game Technologies
Series D in 2007
Emergent Game Technologies, Inc., established in 2000, specializes in developing tools and technologies for interactive entertainment. The company's primary product is Gamebryo, a cross-platform middleware solution that enables game developers to build, test, and manage interactive games across various platforms, including next-generation consoles like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Emergent has strategic alliances with notable industry players such as Acquire, Autodesk, and SOFTIMAGE|XSI. The company operates globally with offices in Calabasas (California), Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Austin (Texas), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), China, and Korea.
Stretch, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and supplying software configurable processors and development tools tailored for compute-intensive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Krefeld, the company offers a range of products including channel DVR add-in cards, channel capture cards, and DVR capture cards, which facilitate video and audio capture, real-time display, and hardware compression. Stretch also provides the Stretch Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an intuitive platform that integrates various development tools such as compilers and debuggers, enabling efficient programming and system configuration. Additionally, the company offers reference design kits for product evaluation and the Intelligent Encoder software development kit, designed for video processing and compression. Stretch's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including security and surveillance, broadcast video, wireless communication, and industrial imaging.
Delivery Agent
Series C in 2007
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
VoloMedia
Series B in 2007
VoloMedia is a prominent provider of advertising and reporting solutions specifically designed for downloadable media, including video and audio content such as podcasts. The company's patented technologies facilitate dynamic advertising insertion and rotation, allowing for effective targeting, measurement, reporting, and management of advertising campaigns across various media delivery and consumption devices. By offering a web-based interface for managing media inventory and ad campaigns, VoloMedia enables large media companies to enhance the value of their downloadable content, ensuring advertisers can accurately reach and assess high-value audiences.
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in creating connected experiences for both businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides a range of communication solutions. For businesses, Ooma delivers advanced voice and collaboration features through its offerings, such as Ooma Office and Ooma Enterprise, which include services like call recording, voicemail transcription, and mobile integration. For residential customers, Ooma provides home communications solutions like Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary phone line with high-definition voice quality and smart security features. The company also offers a variety of products, including mobile apps and security solutions, allowing users to monitor and control their home environments. Ooma generates revenue primarily through subscription services, distributing its products through direct sales, retailers, and online channels. Established in 2003, Ooma continues to innovate in the realm of connected communications and security.
Reactrix Inc. is a technology-driven media company based in Ramsey, New Jersey, specializing in digital out-of-home advertising solutions throughout the United States. Founded in 2001, Reactrix operates the STEPscape media network, which facilitates interactive advertising experiences in malls, hotels, and theaters. The company employs gesture-based technology, exemplified by its WAVEscape product, to engage consumers and enhance their interaction with advertisements. Additionally, Reactrix offers the Reactrix Media Center, a digital signage management platform that enables external companies to manage secure out-of-home media networks effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 brands such as Coca-Cola and Sony Pictures, and has established a strategic partnership with National CineMedia to expand its reach. Reactrix is committed to innovation and consumer engagement, continually developing unique advertising solutions that integrate advanced interactive technology.
PostPath, Inc. is a provider of email and collaboration servers designed for corporate messaging and collaboration environments. Founded in 2003 as Apptran Software, Inc. and rebranded in 2006, the company is based in Mountain View, California. PostPath offers a range of products including The PostPath Server, a Linux-based enterprise solution that features live and incremental backup, and granular restore capabilities. Additionally, its offerings include PostPath WebMail, which provides AJAX browser-based access to email, calendar, and collaboration data, as well as the PostPath Web Configuration Tool for GUI-based administration. In September 2008, PostPath was acquired by Cisco Systems, which subsequently integrated its technology into its own software-as-a-service collaborative platform.
Force10 Networks
Series F in 2006
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions that cater to data center and network deployment needs. The company operates primarily in two segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment includes 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers, while the Transport segment offers products for metro and inter-office optical networks, wireless aggregation, and converged business access networks. Force10 is recognized for its high-performance data center solutions, which are built on open, standards-based hardware and software, enabling clients to achieve scalability, reliability, and application awareness. The company's products are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States and through various international channel partners. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in creating connected experiences for both businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides a range of communication solutions. For businesses, Ooma delivers advanced voice and collaboration features through its offerings, such as Ooma Office and Ooma Enterprise, which include services like call recording, voicemail transcription, and mobile integration. For residential customers, Ooma provides home communications solutions like Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary phone line with high-definition voice quality and smart security features. The company also offers a variety of products, including mobile apps and security solutions, allowing users to monitor and control their home environments. Ooma generates revenue primarily through subscription services, distributing its products through direct sales, retailers, and online channels. Established in 2003, Ooma continues to innovate in the realm of connected communications and security.
QSecure is the platform company whose SmartStripe™ electronic powered credit cards prevent the use of stolen card data without changing retail systems or card holder behavior. QSecure's patented, magnetic media chip and authentication solutions are designed to allow card issuers to deliver solutions to protect card data without requiring changes to the card processing environment. QSecure's initial solution is based on a proprietary chip that is embedded in the magnetic stripe and creates a unique number on the magnetic stripe each time the card is used. The unique number for each transaction is authenticated by the card issuer in real time using QSecure's patented authentication technology.
Miradia is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) products. Founded in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia utilizes innovative technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and employs wafer scale packaging techniques. Formerly known as XHP Microsystems, Inc., the company has established itself as a key player in the MEMS sector. As of 2009, Miradia operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing high-speed physical layer (PHY) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) products. The company focuses on creating advanced 10-Gigabit Interface technologies for the datacom and storage markets. Aeluros is recognized for its design expertise, which has led to the production of efficient 10GbE PHY devices characterized by low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, suitable for high-volume CMOS technology applications. The company's emphasis on delivering high performance at competitive prices positions it as a leader in the industry.
Stretch, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and supplying software configurable processors and development tools tailored for compute-intensive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Krefeld, the company offers a range of products including channel DVR add-in cards, channel capture cards, and DVR capture cards, which facilitate video and audio capture, real-time display, and hardware compression. Stretch also provides the Stretch Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an intuitive platform that integrates various development tools such as compilers and debuggers, enabling efficient programming and system configuration. Additionally, the company offers reference design kits for product evaluation and the Intelligent Encoder software development kit, designed for video processing and compression. Stretch's products are utilized across diverse sectors, including security and surveillance, broadcast video, wireless communication, and industrial imaging.
Zoove Corporation is a technology company that offers mobile direct response solutions through its StarStar platform, which connects brands and consumers via unique mobile phone numbers. Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in New York, Zoove enables marketers to create offline-to-online brand experiences by leveraging media and mobile marketing through a unified platform. The StarStar service facilitates the delivery of content and connects users with various brands and services, generating millions of calls annually for notable clients such as CBS, Dunkin' Donuts, Ford, Hyatt, NFL, and Verizon Wireless. Formerly known as Teleractive Inc., the company rebranded to Zoove Corporation in 2005 and operates as a subsidiary of Virtual Hold Technology, LLC as of February 2016.
Avvenu
Venture Round in 2006
Avvenu provides remote access and sharing services. It offers Access ‘n Share, an Internet service that allows users to access and share photos, music, and files stored in their home or office computers from mobiles phones and Internet-connected computers; and Avvenu Music service, which enables users to browse, listen, and share the iTunes music library stored in their Windows XP or Windows Vista PCs. The company provides its services in media routing and managed peer-to-peer content access and distribution technology. It serves professionals and consumers, including students, parents, retirees, small business owners, photo and music enthusiasts, and business executives. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California. As of December 5, 2007, Avvenu, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
Delivery Agent
Series B in 2006
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
Azul Systems
Series E in 2006
Azul Systems, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in designing and developing Java runtime solutions. The company offers two primary products: Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) optimized for enterprise applications requiring low latency, high transaction rates, and consistent response times; and Zulu, a family of certified, open-source builds of OpenJDK with flexible commercial support options, catering to various enterprise, cloud, and embedded/IoT deployments. Azul serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across industries such as capital markets, digital advertising, and telecom, selling its products in the United States and EMEA countries. Additionally, Azul provides open-source tools for latency reporting, application profiling, and Java environment analysis.
Movaz Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Avvenu provides remote access and sharing services. It offers Access ‘n Share, an Internet service that allows users to access and share photos, music, and files stored in their home or office computers from mobiles phones and Internet-connected computers; and Avvenu Music service, which enables users to browse, listen, and share the iTunes music library stored in their Windows XP or Windows Vista PCs. The company provides its services in media routing and managed peer-to-peer content access and distribution technology. It serves professionals and consumers, including students, parents, retirees, small business owners, photo and music enthusiasts, and business executives. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California. As of December 5, 2007, Avvenu, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
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.
GigaFin Networks
Series C in 2005
GigaFin Networks Inc. specializes in internal security and traffic management solutions, catering to clients in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products including the GigaFin FlowLine 500/500-F, which enhances visibility into network flows and provides remediation and traffic management capabilities. Additionally, the GigaFin SlimLine Encryptor secures data across network backbones, while the GigaFin Networks Administration Kit aids network administrators in managing various deployed appliances. GigaFin Networks also provides network analysis and remediation solutions, primarily serving service providers and academic organizations. The company markets its products through solution and technology partners. Founded in 2002 and based in Cupertino, California, GigaFin Networks was previously known as Mistletoe Technologies, Inc. before adopting its current name in October 2007.
QSecure is the platform company whose SmartStripe™ electronic powered credit cards prevent the use of stolen card data without changing retail systems or card holder behavior. QSecure's patented, magnetic media chip and authentication solutions are designed to allow card issuers to deliver solutions to protect card data without requiring changes to the card processing environment. QSecure's initial solution is based on a proprietary chip that is embedded in the magnetic stripe and creates a unique number on the magnetic stripe each time the card is used. The unique number for each transaction is authenticated by the card issuer in real time using QSecure's patented authentication technology.
WaveMaker
Venture Round in 2005
WaveMaker is a technology company that specializes in low-code development and containerized application delivery. Its primary offerings include WaveMaker Rapid, a visual application development platform that significantly reduces the time and cost of building web and mobile applications, and WaveMaker HyScale, a visual DevOps platform that automates app containerization and facilitates continuous delivery into various container runtimes. The company also provides WaveMaker Visual Ajax Studio, which allows users to create web applications through a drag-and-drop interface using Ajax widgets, web services, and databases. Additionally, WaveMaker offers technical support services to assist clients in the development, deployment, and management of their applications, catering to web developers, software vendors, and enterprises.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
Force10 Networks
Series E in 2005
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions that cater to data center and network deployment needs. The company operates primarily in two segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment includes 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers, while the Transport segment offers products for metro and inter-office optical networks, wireless aggregation, and converged business access networks. Force10 is recognized for its high-performance data center solutions, which are built on open, standards-based hardware and software, enabling clients to achieve scalability, reliability, and application awareness. The company's products are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States and through various international channel partners. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
Azul Systems
Series D in 2005
Azul Systems, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in designing and developing Java runtime solutions. The company offers two primary products: Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) optimized for enterprise applications requiring low latency, high transaction rates, and consistent response times; and Zulu, a family of certified, open-source builds of OpenJDK with flexible commercial support options, catering to various enterprise, cloud, and embedded/IoT deployments. Azul serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across industries such as capital markets, digital advertising, and telecom, selling its products in the United States and EMEA countries. Additionally, Azul provides open-source tools for latency reporting, application profiling, and Java environment analysis.
Fulcrum Microsystems
Series C in 2005
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the company serves original equipment manufacturers both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, comprised of software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to deliver interconnection packet and protocol processing resources on line cards.
Delivery Agent
Series A in 2005
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
Agility Communications
Series E in 2005
Agility Communications, Inc. provides laser solutions for the optical network. The company focuses on offering tunable transponder and tunable laser solutions for carriers and system providers. It offers tunable transmitter and transponder products. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Barbara, California. As of November 30, 2005, Agility Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corp.
Avvenu provides remote access and sharing services. It offers Access ‘n Share, an Internet service that allows users to access and share photos, music, and files stored in their home or office computers from mobiles phones and Internet-connected computers; and Avvenu Music service, which enables users to browse, listen, and share the iTunes music library stored in their Windows XP or Windows Vista PCs. The company provides its services in media routing and managed peer-to-peer content access and distribution technology. It serves professionals and consumers, including students, parents, retirees, small business owners, photo and music enthusiasts, and business executives. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California. As of December 5, 2007, Avvenu, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation.
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.
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in creating connected experiences for both businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides a range of communication solutions. For businesses, Ooma delivers advanced voice and collaboration features through its offerings, such as Ooma Office and Ooma Enterprise, which include services like call recording, voicemail transcription, and mobile integration. For residential customers, Ooma provides home communications solutions like Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary phone line with high-definition voice quality and smart security features. The company also offers a variety of products, including mobile apps and security solutions, allowing users to monitor and control their home environments. Ooma generates revenue primarily through subscription services, distributing its products through direct sales, retailers, and online channels. Established in 2003, Ooma continues to innovate in the realm of connected communications and security.
AudioFeast
Series A in 2004
AudioFeast presents the most popular Internet radio stations, nationally syndicated shows and an assortment of independent media outlets and programs from around the globe in a commercial-free radio format on selective MP3 players. With a rapidly growing list of over 400 music, news, sports and entertainment channels from more than 50 content partners, the Audio Feast service is cost-effective way for consumers to gain easy access to a vast library of music without incurring the effort and expense of having to find, purchase and download each and every song or radio program.
PostPath, Inc. is a provider of email and collaboration servers designed for corporate messaging and collaboration environments. Founded in 2003 as Apptran Software, Inc. and rebranded in 2006, the company is based in Mountain View, California. PostPath offers a range of products including The PostPath Server, a Linux-based enterprise solution that features live and incremental backup, and granular restore capabilities. Additionally, its offerings include PostPath WebMail, which provides AJAX browser-based access to email, calendar, and collaboration data, as well as the PostPath Web Configuration Tool for GUI-based administration. In September 2008, PostPath was acquired by Cisco Systems, which subsequently integrated its technology into its own software-as-a-service collaborative platform.
Reactrix Inc. is a technology-driven media company based in Ramsey, New Jersey, specializing in digital out-of-home advertising solutions throughout the United States. Founded in 2001, Reactrix operates the STEPscape media network, which facilitates interactive advertising experiences in malls, hotels, and theaters. The company employs gesture-based technology, exemplified by its WAVEscape product, to engage consumers and enhance their interaction with advertisements. Additionally, Reactrix offers the Reactrix Media Center, a digital signage management platform that enables external companies to manage secure out-of-home media networks effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 brands such as Coca-Cola and Sony Pictures, and has established a strategic partnership with National CineMedia to expand its reach. Reactrix is committed to innovation and consumer engagement, continually developing unique advertising solutions that integrate advanced interactive technology.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing high-speed physical layer (PHY) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) products. The company focuses on creating advanced 10-Gigabit Interface technologies for the datacom and storage markets. Aeluros is recognized for its design expertise, which has led to the production of efficient 10GbE PHY devices characterized by low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, suitable for high-volume CMOS technology applications. The company's emphasis on delivering high performance at competitive prices positions it as a leader in the industry.
LogLogic is a provider of a scalable log and security intelligence platform designed for enterprises and cloud environments. The company serves over 1,300 customers, offering solutions that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated by IT assets. LogLogic's platform equips security, IT operations, and compliance professionals with actionable insights to proactively identify issues, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with various regulations. By managing over 1,000 petabytes of data, LogLogic enhances network stability and security, giving administrators immediate visibility into network activities and translating raw data into meaningful information.
Cemaphore Systems
Series B in 2004
Cemaphore Systems, Inc. provides unprecedented email continuity, disaster recovery and content management solutions for Microsoft Exchange, including the content on mobile devices. Via its Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, Cemaphore also offers content management for users of email service providers.
Miradia is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) products. Founded in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia utilizes innovative technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and employs wafer scale packaging techniques. Formerly known as XHP Microsystems, Inc., the company has established itself as a key player in the MEMS sector. As of 2009, Miradia operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.
Force10 Networks
Series D in 2004
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions that cater to data center and network deployment needs. The company operates primarily in two segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment includes 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers, while the Transport segment offers products for metro and inter-office optical networks, wireless aggregation, and converged business access networks. Force10 is recognized for its high-performance data center solutions, which are built on open, standards-based hardware and software, enabling clients to achieve scalability, reliability, and application awareness. The company's products are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States and through various international channel partners. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
Azul Systems
Series C in 2004
Azul Systems, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in designing and developing Java runtime solutions. The company offers two primary products: Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) optimized for enterprise applications requiring low latency, high transaction rates, and consistent response times; and Zulu, a family of certified, open-source builds of OpenJDK with flexible commercial support options, catering to various enterprise, cloud, and embedded/IoT deployments. Azul serves Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises across industries such as capital markets, digital advertising, and telecom, selling its products in the United States and EMEA countries. Additionally, Azul provides open-source tools for latency reporting, application profiling, and Java environment analysis.
Butterfly.net
Series C in 2004
Butterfly.net, Inc., is a provider of software, tools and infrastructure for the video game and military simulation industries announced that Geoffrey T. Selzer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. A media specialist with a background in production, design and finance, Selzer will lead Butterfly.net's senior management team.
Emergent Game Technologies
Series C in 2004
Emergent Game Technologies, Inc., established in 2000, specializes in developing tools and technologies for interactive entertainment. The company's primary product is Gamebryo, a cross-platform middleware solution that enables game developers to build, test, and manage interactive games across various platforms, including next-generation consoles like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Emergent has strategic alliances with notable industry players such as Acquire, Autodesk, and SOFTIMAGE|XSI. The company operates globally with offices in Calabasas (California), Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Austin (Texas), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), China, and Korea.
3PAR Inc. is a global provider of utility storage systems designed for mid-sized to large enterprises, financial services firms, cloud computing service providers, consumer-oriented Internet/Web 2.0 companies, and government entities. The company specializes in creating infrastructures that facilitate the delivery of cloud-based services, tailored to meet the demands of both internal operations and external service providers. Its enterprise-class storage systems are characterized by a clustered design that supports comprehensive multi-tenancy and incorporates features such as self-configuration, self-optimization, self-monitoring, self-healing, and scalability. 3PAR's solutions include an integrated hardware platform alongside an operating system and a suite of software applications, positioning the company as a key player in the data storage and information management sector.
Nsite Software provides innovative technology solutions tailored for Navy and Marine Corps clients, focusing on the integration of manual business processes with automated enterprise workflows. Founded in 1998 by Paul Tabet, a seasoned veteran in the enterprise software sector, the company's flagship product, nSite Process Server, addresses the challenges posed by constant changes in standard operating procedures. This platform is designed to efficiently manage variances in everyday processes, ensuring that outcomes are quickly returned to enterprise workflow systems to maintain operational continuity. As a critical component of business process management strategies, nSite Process Server stands out as a unique solution that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of traditional workflow systems, thereby addressing inefficiencies in decision-making processes.
Collation
Series B in 2003
Collation software automatically captures information about IT resources, such as servers, applications and databases, and displays it on a detailed map. This enables IT staffs to better understand the impact of changes to an IT environment -- such as how a security patch can trigger a "domino effect" of unexpected problems that can bring down an online business. It also helps shrink the time it takes to discover and correct a problem.
Laurel Networks
Series C in 2003
Laurel Networks, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing IP service edge routers and management solutions. The company offers a range of products, including its ST-series Service Edge Routers, which integrate Internet-class routing with multi-service support and broadband subscriber management. Additionally, the ShadeTree System Software enhances routing and switching performance, while the ShadeTree Management Suite facilitates the deployment of services for both residential and business customers. By focusing on IP-based multi-service data delivery solutions, Laurel Networks aims to address the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
Kanisa
Venture Round in 2003
Kanisa specializes in developing customer service applications designed to enhance the effectiveness of support teams and improve customer satisfaction. The company offers a range of tools that enable support analysts to work more efficiently, leverage expert user knowledge, and provide customers with direct access to information on the website. By equipping both agents and customers with the necessary knowledge, Kanisa aims to resolve issues quickly and accurately, ultimately leading to happier customers without exceeding budget constraints.
UpShot Corporation
Venture Round in 2003
UpShot.com is the market’s provider of Internet-based sales force automation services. Their Web-based solution brings the power of the Internet to businesses that need first-day productivity from a robust, collaborative solution, without the hassle of building and maintaining it themselves. Since its introduction in August, 1999, the UpShot.com hosted Web application has become the sales management solution for more than 6000 businesses because it provides robust application features, superior ease of use, and full-strength data security—without the pain of building or maintaining the supporting IT infrastructure. UpShot.com is based in Mountain View, California, and is funded by venture capital firms, leading companies, and private investors. Since the company launched in January 1997, their aim has been to build, sell, and support a family of Web-based sales solutions that prospective customers want and actual customers love. They understand that the Web is powering the future. And they are dedicated to leading the way in Web-based sales management.
Fulcrum Microsystems
Venture Round in 2003
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the company serves original equipment manufacturers both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, comprised of software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to deliver interconnection packet and protocol processing resources on line cards.
Cogent Communications
Post in 2003
Cogent Communications, founded in 1999, is a global provider of high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation services. It specializes in serving small and medium-sized businesses, communications service providers, and bandwidth-intensive organizations. Cogent's extensive network, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, offers on-net and off-net services, including dedicated Internet access, IP transit, Ethernet services, and colocation. The company operates 54 data centers and provides facilities to 2,801 buildings, with on-net services available to 1,767 multi-tenant office buildings. Cogent's customer base includes law firms, financial services firms, advertising and marketing firms, universities, Internet service providers, and content providers.
Cemaphore Systems
Series A in 2003
Cemaphore Systems, Inc. provides unprecedented email continuity, disaster recovery and content management solutions for Microsoft Exchange, including the content on mobile devices. Via its Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, Cemaphore also offers content management for users of email service providers.
Force10 Networks
Venture Round in 2003
Force10 Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of networking equipment and solutions that cater to data center and network deployment needs. The company operates primarily in two segments: Ethernet and Transport. The Ethernet segment includes 1 GbE and 10GbE switches and routers designed for data centers, enterprises, and service providers, while the Transport segment offers products for metro and inter-office optical networks, wireless aggregation, and converged business access networks. Force10 is recognized for its high-performance data center solutions, which are built on open, standards-based hardware and software, enabling clients to achieve scalability, reliability, and application awareness. The company's products are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States and through various international channel partners. Founded in 1999 and based in San Jose, California, Force10 Networks operates as a subsidiary of Dell Marketing L.P.
IntruVert Networks
Series C in 2002
IntruVert Networks specializes in the development of advanced intrusion detection systems that integrate patented techniques for signature, anomaly, and Denial of Service detection on a single platform. Designed to operate at multi-gigabit speeds, these systems accurately identify network attacks and can instantly block them to prevent damage. The company offers a range of sensor appliances, including the IntruShield 4000 and IntruShield 2600, which deliver the necessary performance and capabilities to safeguard networks effectively. Additionally, IntruVert provides the IntruShield Security Management system, which facilitates the management of sensor appliance deployments across enterprise networks, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
IntruVert Networks
Series C in 2002
IntruVert Networks specializes in the development of advanced intrusion detection systems that integrate patented techniques for signature, anomaly, and Denial of Service detection on a single platform. Designed to operate at multi-gigabit speeds, these systems accurately identify network attacks and can instantly block them to prevent damage. The company offers a range of sensor appliances, including the IntruShield 4000 and IntruShield 2600, which deliver the necessary performance and capabilities to safeguard networks effectively. Additionally, IntruVert provides the IntruShield Security Management system, which facilitates the management of sensor appliance deployments across enterprise networks, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
Infinera Corporation is a global provider of optical transport networking equipment, software, and services, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in photonic integration technology, offering a diverse portfolio that includes modular platforms, coherent optical transport systems, and packet-optical transport solutions. Its products, such as the Infinera Groove series and 7300 series, cater to various transport network applications, enabling high-capacity data transmission and management. Infinera's digital transport node system incorporates advanced technology for digital processing of network traffic. The company also provides a range of support services, including technical support, installation, and professional services. Infinera's customer base consists of telecommunications service providers, internet content providers, cable operators, research institutions, large enterprises, and government entities, all of whom rely on its solutions for efficient optical networking. Founded in 2000, Infinera continues to innovate in the field of optical networking, enhancing the capabilities of global communications infrastructure.
CommVerge Solutions
Venture Round in 2002
CommVerge Solutions is a prominent network services company based in Hong Kong, specializing in providing professional services and advanced network solutions to telecom service providers across the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1999, the company has experienced significant growth by delivering integrated solutions for converged voice and data networks, mobile network infrastructure, and various application platforms including 3G, LTE, and WiMAX. With a dedicated team of network planners, technical sales and support staff, and project implementation experts, CommVerge Solutions is committed to evaluating and integrating best-of-breed products to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of its clients' networks. The company offers a range of services, including project management, network integration, technical support, and optimization, ensuring that telecommunications providers can effectively manage and enhance their technology infrastructure. CommVerge Solutions operates offices in key locations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Brunei, and Los Angeles, California, reflecting its extensive reach and commitment to serving the telecommunications industry.
Movaz Networks
Series C in 2002
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.
InterSAN
Venture Round in 2002
InterSAN, Inc., based in Scotts Valley, California, specializes in applications-based Storage Area Management (SAM) software designed to enhance the functionality of large, heterogeneous storage networks. The company's innovative Virtual Private DataPath (VPD) technology enables enterprises to improve application availability, data security, and service level management. By centralizing and automating the management of complex storage infrastructures, InterSAN's solutions streamline labor-intensive tasks and reduce the potential for errors in the storage services life cycle. This automation enhances operational efficiency and supports the scalability needs of large enterprises, allowing them to fully leverage their storage resources.
Collation
Series A in 2002
Collation software automatically captures information about IT resources, such as servers, applications and databases, and displays it on a detailed map. This enables IT staffs to better understand the impact of changes to an IT environment -- such as how a security patch can trigger a "domino effect" of unexpected problems that can bring down an online business. It also helps shrink the time it takes to discover and correct a problem.
Fulcrum Microsystems
Series B in 2002
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the company serves original equipment manufacturers both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, comprised of software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to deliver interconnection packet and protocol processing resources on line cards.
Equipe Communications
Series C in 2002
Equipe Communications designs, develops, and markets asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) products to telecom carriers and service providers. The company's products assist local exchange carriers (ILECs) and interexchange carriers (IXCs) in transition from ATM architecture to IP/MPLS. The company also offers network management design, engineering, furnishing and installation, lifecycle tools, and rapid deployment services. Equipe Communications was founded in 1999 and is based in Acton, Massachusetts.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
Catena Networks
Series D in 2002
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Cereva Networks
Series E in 2001
Cereva Networks was a victim of swiftly shrinking corporate IT budgets. The company failed to meet the demand for a start-up large-scale, storage systems. Resulted in abruptly shutting down and laid off 140 employees.
Agility Communications
Series C in 2001
Agility Communications, Inc. provides laser solutions for the optical network. The company focuses on offering tunable transponder and tunable laser solutions for carriers and system providers. It offers tunable transmitter and transponder products. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Santa Barbara, California. As of November 30, 2005, Agility Communications, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corp.
Kanisa specializes in developing customer service applications designed to enhance the effectiveness of support teams and improve customer satisfaction. The company offers a range of tools that enable support analysts to work more efficiently, leverage expert user knowledge, and provide customers with direct access to information on the website. By equipping both agents and customers with the necessary knowledge, Kanisa aims to resolve issues quickly and accurately, ultimately leading to happier customers without exceeding budget constraints.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing high-speed physical layer (PHY) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) products. The company focuses on creating advanced 10-Gigabit Interface technologies for the datacom and storage markets. Aeluros is recognized for its design expertise, which has led to the production of efficient 10GbE PHY devices characterized by low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, suitable for high-volume CMOS technology applications. The company's emphasis on delivering high performance at competitive prices positions it as a leader in the industry.
3PAR Inc. is a global provider of utility storage systems designed for mid-sized to large enterprises, financial services firms, cloud computing service providers, consumer-oriented Internet/Web 2.0 companies, and government entities. The company specializes in creating infrastructures that facilitate the delivery of cloud-based services, tailored to meet the demands of both internal operations and external service providers. Its enterprise-class storage systems are characterized by a clustered design that supports comprehensive multi-tenancy and incorporates features such as self-configuration, self-optimization, self-monitoring, self-healing, and scalability. 3PAR's solutions include an integrated hardware platform alongside an operating system and a suite of software applications, positioning the company as a key player in the data storage and information management sector.
FineGround Networks
Series B in 2001
FineGround Networks provides an integrated platform to automate the secure delivery and management of enterprise Web applications. It offers enterprise application delivery suite for automated performance optimization, end-user monitoring, and application security. FineGround Networks, Inc. provides its solutions as a software and appliance for the automotive, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and technology industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
TollBridge Technologies
Series D in 2001
TollBridge Technologies is a leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions tailored for next-generation carriers, boasting over 40,000 lines in active commercial service. The company specializes in developing IP-based voice systems that deliver cost-effective, toll-quality voice and integrated data services. Its VoIP gateways utilize the TollVoice architecture, enabling the seamless transmission of voice from IP networks through Class 5 switches. This technology supports both small business and consumer markets, compatible with various broadband access technologies, including DSL, cable, and wireless networks. Through its innovative solutions, TollBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of voice communications in the digital age.
Movaz Networks
Series B in 2001
Movaz Networks is a company based in Norcross, Georgia, specializing in the manufacturing of broadband optical transport systems. Founded in 2000, it offers a range of products, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and advanced transport solutions, such as reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing. These products are designed for various applications, including metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Movaz Networks' solutions incorporate technologies like optical transport, distributed photonic switching, and generalized multiprotocol label switching, along with standards-based network management. The company markets its offerings through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, catering to telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Ceyba has a firmly rooted corporate philosophy that guides the growth of their company - a commitment to their customers and employees and to the communities where they work. This allows us to maintain perspective, balance and their competitive edge. Ceyba was founded in May 2000 by five senior engineers and was originally named Solinet Systems. They have a complete team in place that represents a diverse cross section of talent with experience from top-notch software, hardware and optical companies. Their team has delivered numerous market-leading products for the high-speed optical Internet. With solid funding from top-tier venture capital firms, Ceyba has blossomed to more than 200 people. Led by seasoned management, their team is developing and manufacturing next-generation core optical networking systems that deliver superior reach, speed and flexibility with pure simplicity. Ceyba is based in Ottawa, Canada.