Over the past two decades, our investment professionals have backed companies in technology sectors ranging from consumer and business applications to networking, from computing infrastructure to cleantech, some of which are listed below. One thing in common among these companies: they were founded based on people, technologies, and business plans with the potential to create industry leaders in emerging, high-growth markets.
4Interactive / AskLaila
India local information services
Bangalore, India
99Bill
Online payments in China
Shanghai, China
Aerohive
Mesh-based wireless LANs
Santa Clara, CA
AMEC
Semiconductor capital equipment
Shanghai, China
Apptera
Voice solutions for the enterprise market
San Bruno, CA
Aprius
High-speed computer interconnects
Sunnyvale, CA
Aquantia
Next-generation fabless semiconductors
Milpitas, CA
Audio Pixels
Digital speaker technology
Tel Aviv, Israel
Avamar (EMC)
Enterprise data protection solutions
Santa Clara, CA
BlazeDFM
Semiconductor design for manufacturing software
Sunnyvale, CA
Blue Nile (NILE)
Fine jewelry internet retailer
Seattle, WA
Broadview Networks
Facilities-based communications
Rye Brook, NY
Brocade (BRCD)
Storage networking systems
San Jose, CA
Calista Technologies (MSFT)
Desktop virtualization solution
Woodside, CA
Celequest (COGN)
Analytic software
Redwood Shores, CA
Ciena (CIEN)
Multiplexing for fiber optic networks
Linthicum, MD
Coaltek
Conversion of low to high grade coal
Chicago, IL
Combinet (CSCO)
Remote access systems
Sunnyvale, CA
D2Audio
High-power digital audio amplifiers
Austin, TX
DoubleClick (DCLK)
Interactive marketing/advertising solutions
New York, NY
eHealth (EHTH)
Internet-based health insurance
Mountain View, CA
Ellacoya Networks
Broadband service generation platform
Merrimack, NH
Exclara
Power management for LED lighting
Santa Clara, CA
Exigen Group
Business process outsourcing
San Francisco, CA
Extensity (EXTN)
Internet-based business applications
Emeryville, CA
Flixster
User-generated movie content
San Francisco, CA
Friends for Sale
Social gaming applications
San Francisco, CA
Galileo Technology (MRVL)
Ethernet switching systems on a chip
Manof, Israel
Gmedia
Mobile internet commerce infrastructure
Beijing, China
Grande Communications
Residential and business broadband services
Austin, TX
GreenTech Media
Cleantech media and research
Cambridge, MA
Growth Networks (CSCO)
High-performance semi switching fabrics
Santa Clara, CA
Icebreaker / Crush or Flush
Mobile social software
Bellevue, WA
Identity Engines
Enterprise identity management systems
Sunnyvale, CA
Info. Advantage (Sterling)
Data warehousing software
Minneapolis, MN
Informatica (INFA)
Data warehousing software
Redwood City, CA
iPhotonics (SLR)
Fiber optic subsystems design
San Francisco, CA
Kiva (Netscape/AOL)
Web application servers
Mountain View, CA
Kosmix Corporation
Internet search
Mountain View, CA
LifeMinders (LFMN)
Internet direct marketing company
Herndon, VA
Light Reading (CMP Media)
Networking industry news site
New York, NY
LightLogic (INTC)
Optoelectronic solutions
Newark, CA
Lightspeed Int'l (CSCO)
VoIP software
Rustin, VA
LS9
Renewable petroleum biofuels
San Carlos, CA
Lucky Pai
China-based TV home shopping network
Shanghai, China
Maker Comms. (MAKR)
ATM data communications chip sets
Framingham, MA
Masergy
Network services provider
Plano, TX
Mercantila
Portfolio of niche retail websites
San Francisco, CA
MetaSolv Software (MSLV)
Operations support software
Plano, TX
Mobius Power
Next-generation battery technology
Fremont, CA
MonoSphere
Storage capacity planning software
Redwood City, CA
MSP/Drilex
Oil and gas exploration equipment
Shanghai, China
MuleSource
Open source infrastructure software
San Francisco, CA
MyBuys
Personalized product recommendations
Redwood City, CA
Nufern
Fiber laser subsystems and specialty fiber
East Granby, CT
Openwave (OPWV)
Mobile internet software
Redwood City, CA
OpTier
IT transaction service level assurance
Ramat Gan, Israel
Outbrain
Blog rating & advertising network
New York, NY
Personeta
Next-generation platform for telcos
Naperville, IL
Pivot 3
Storage software
Spring, TX
Pixer Technology
Photolithography mask optimization
Karmiel, Israel
Pliant
Enterprise storage system
Milpitas, CA
Premisys Comm. (ZHNE)
Integrated access systems
Fremont, CA
PSS Systems
Document retention software solutions
Mountain View, CA
PureWave Networks
WiMax systems
Mountain View, CA
Quantum Effect Dev. (PMCS)
Embedded microprocessors
Santa Clara, CA
Rhythm NewMedia
Mobile advertising infrastructure
Mountain View, CA
Riverbed Technology (RVBD)
WAN optimization solutions
San Francisco, CA
RockYou!
Widgets for social networking sites
San Mateo, CA
Royalty Services
Royalty processing platform
San Francisco, CA
SailPoint Technologies
Identity compliance software
Austin, TX
ScaleMP
Server infrastructure software
Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel
SemEquip
Ion implantation subsystems for semi fabs
North Billerica, MA
SiPort
Digital radio semiconductors
Santa Clara, CA
Sirocco Systems (SCMR)
Wide-area networking systems
Chelmsford, MA
Skybox Security
Security risk assessment software
Herzliya Pituach, Israel
Solazyme
Bioengineered algae for biofuel production
South San Francisco, CA
Star Analytics
Business analytics and financial reporting
Palo Alto, CA
Stion
High-efficiency thin-film solar cells
Menlo Park, CA
Streetfire
Online media content for auto enthusiasts
Los Angeles, CA
Stylehive
Social bookmarks and networking
San Francisco, CA
Teem Photonics
Optical components
Wellesley, MA
Teknovus
EPON chips
Petaluma, CA
Telogy Networks (TI)
VOIP embedded software solutions
Germantown, MD
Teralane Semiconductor
LCD driver semiconductors
Shenzhen, China
Terayon (TERN)
Cable modem systems
Santa Clara, CA
TheFind
Internet shopping search engine
Mountain View, CA
TimesTen (ORCL)
Real-time database software
Mountain View, CA
Tippit
B2B advertising platform
San Francisco, CA
Totality (MCI)
Application management
New York, NY
Transmeta (TMTA)
Platform solutions for mobile Internet
Santa Clara, CA
Traverse (AV)
Enhanced voice messaging platform
Fremont, CA
TutorVista
Online tutoring and test prep
Bangalore, India
TZero Technologies
UWB wireless semiconductors
Sunnyvale, CA
Unity Semiconductor
Next-generation flash memory
Sunnyvale, CA
Valchemy (IBM)
M&A process applications for the enterprise
San Francisco, CA
Virsa Systems (SAP)
Compliance software
Fremont, CA
Waveset (SUNW)
Identity management software
Austin, TX
WeFi
Wireless communications software
Tel Aviv, Israel
Wikio
Personalized blog and media search
Paris, France
Wirefree Partners
Owner and lessor of wireless PCS spectrum
Laytonsville, MD