ACTIVE INVESTMENTS
PAST INVESTMENTS
Arbor Networks
develops network integrity systems that protect organizations from zero-day security threats such as DDoS attacks and worms, and operational vulnerabilities such as inefficient peering and routing instability. Deployed with over 75 major service providers and Fortune 1000 companies across the globe, Arbor's Peakflow solutions provide accurate, real-time awareness of behavior across the entire network, enabling organizations to better secure and more efficiently operate their networks. Other investors in the company include Battery Ventures, Cisco Systems, SAIC, and Thomas Weisel Partners.
BelAir Networks
offers scalable, wide-area wireless broadband solutions for data, voice and video. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on a multi-service architecture for wide-area wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi®, WiMAX, and 3G Cellular networks. Other investors in the company include VenGrowth Capital Partners, JPMorgan Partners, T-Mobile Venture Fund, McLean Watson Capital, and BDC Venture Capital.
Blackarrow
is a provider of multiplatform ad-management systems for viewer-controlled video. BlackArrow has developed the first purpose-built platform for dynamic advertising across broadband, video-on-demand (VOD) and ultimately digital video recorder (DVR) playout environments. Other investors include Cisco Systems, Intel Captal, Mayfield Fund, and Polaris Venture Partners.
BroadLogic Network Technologies
designs and supplies video-processing mixed signal semiconductors that enable broadband network operators to maintain their competitive edge by offering next-generation video-on-demand, digital-video, voice, and high-speed data services to consumers. Other investors in the company include Advance/Newhouse, Time Warner Inc., Cisco Systems Inc. and Intel Corporation.
Bubble Motion
Bubble Motion develops voice applications and services for mobile operators. Bubble Motion delivers a mobile infrastructure platform to design, develop and deploy carrier class value-added services. Bubble Motion provides mobile operators and content developers a complete service creation and deployment environment. Bubble Motion is pioneering a new communication paradigm and enabling a services market with immediate revenue opportunity for mobile operators. Through its operator partnerships, BubbleTALK is available to nearly 100 million subscribers around the globe. Other investors in Bubble Motion include Sequoia Capital US, Sequoia Capital India and NCD Investors.
Cedar Point Communications
is a supplier of advanced voice switching systems to the cable industry. The Company's SAFARI C³ (Carrier Class Cable) is a totally integrated telephony solution housed in a single chassis that aims to be more cost efficient and less complex compared to other cable telephony solutions. SAFARI C³ will provide superior performance and reliability, significantly reducing capital expenditures, system integration and operations costs for cable operators offering telephony services. The Company's product line is designed to be compliant with the specifications of PacketCable, a CableLabs initiative. Other investors in Cedar Point Communications include Ascent Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, Charles River Ventures, JP Morgan Partners, and Star Ventures.
Community Connect
is the leading developer of dedicated online communities targeted to US ethnic audiences. The company's Web sites include BlackPlanet.com, AsianAvenue.com and MiGente.com.
Entropic Communications
is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Diego, developing new technology to enable multimedia networking over existing in-home coax wiring. Entropic's initial products will support high quality video, including HDTV, high speed data, Internet, voice, and multi-room gaming. Started in January 2001, Entropic has assembled a team with vast experience across nearly every major communications media including; digital satellite, cable, wireless, and twisted-pair. Other investors in Entropic include Anthem Venture Partners, China Development Industrial Bank, Cisco Systems, CMEA Ventures, Cox Communications, The Dow Employees Pension Plan, EchoStar, Focus Ventures, Intel Capital, Liberty Associated Partners, Mission Ventures, Motorola, Panasonic, Redpoint Ventures, Revolution Ventures, Time Warner Ventures, and YAS Broadband Ventures. Entropic completed an initial public offering on December 7th, 2007 and now trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ENTR".
Exent Technologies
offers Applications-on-Demand (AoD) technology to deliver computer software programs over IP networks in real time. Exent's EXEtender platform enables on-demand use of popular CD-ROM software, games, education, and business applications over broadband networks. EXEtender allows independent software vendors, ISPs and ASPs to deliver the software titles high-speed subscribers want, without installing or downloading software on the users computer. Exent powers Comcast's Games on Demand offering available on www.comcast.net.
GiantRealm, Inc.
is a rapidly growing online media company which helps marketers reach the male 16-34 demographic that has disappeared from the traditional media landscape. GiantRealm.com and its growing publisher group deliver original content and community for enthusiasts of niche entertainment platforms within video gaming, television, film, music and humor. According to Google Analytics, (as of March 2008) the company currently reaches over 11 million individuals every month, while comScore Media Metrix's January 2008 report indicates that Giant Realm is one of the fastest growing entities on the web. Based in New York City, Giant Realm's shareholders include Comcast Interactive Capital, The William Morris Agency and Edison Venture Fund.
Home Decor Products
is a leading pure-play online retailer of kitchen and bath products, appliances, and related items for the home, operates a series of websites focusing on different segments of that market. Those websites are: http://www.HomeClick.com, http://www.AbsoluteHome.com, http://www.Barbecues.com, http://www.KnobsandThings.com, http://www.Hechinger.com, http://www.PoolClick.com, http://www.ChefsCorner.com, http://www.Cliquidate.com, http://www.ChristmasCatalog.com and http://www.NationBlinds.com. Other investors include 3i, Liberty Associated Partners and Seymour Holtzman.
Intellon Corporation
is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company specializing in powerline networking and communications. Intellon's integrated circuits allow consumers to share Internet connections, stream digital audio and video, and network PC and consumer entertainment devices by simply plugging into existing power outlets. Intellon is a founding sponsor and a contributing level member of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Intellon completed an initial public offering on December 14th, 2007 and now trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ITLN".
Jingle Networks
was created to provide callers with a free alternative to the increasing rates being charged by phone companies for directory assistance (411). The service (1-800-FREE411) is made possible by thousands of national and local businesses who sponsor this service with brief valuable audio advertisements that are played to callers who request businesses in their yellow pages category. This advertising model allows businesses to acquire new customers over the phone, cost effectively, with little or no risk. Meanwhile callers get free directory assistance, potentially saving each of them thousands of dollars per year.
MegaPath Networks
delivers secure access and managed network solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to cost-effectively connect branch offices, mobile workers and home-based workers to centralized corporate resources. By offering comprehensive managed access, VPN and security services, MegaPath is the single source of contact for the design, deployment, monitoring, reporting and support of remote connectivity solutions.
netForensics
is the recognized leader in Security Information Management (SIM) with over 250 clients, including Global 1000 enterprises and large government organizations. netForensics' technology aggregates data from multi-vendor security devices and applications, analyzes and interprets threat relationships in real-time, and provides fast and measurable ROI from security investments. Other investors in the company include Cisco Systems, Dawntreader Ventures, Nomura International, and Storm Ventures.
New Global Telecom
is the largest provider of wholesale and private-label hosted and trunk-based VoIP solutions in the US. The company delivers VoIP services to carriers and Service Providers, including CLECs, MSOs, ISPs, ASPs, VARs and interconnects. NGT's technology enables small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to access premium phone features and communications tools previously only available to Fortune 500 companies.
Ortiva Wireless
offers the industry's only commercial solution for proactive management of mobile video, allowing service and content providers to dramatically improve control, quality, and efficiency of rich media content delivery. Ortiva's Media Streamer platform extends service reach, increases network efficiency, and improves video coverage density for mobile operators. Other investors in Ortiva include Artiman Ventures, Mission Ventures, and Avalon Ventures.
RF Magic
is a fabless semiconductor designing complex, highly integrated broadband RF silicon for entertainment and communications products such as set-top boxes and broadband modems. Other investors in RF Magic include CMEA Ventures, Granite Ventures, Hamilton Apex Technology Partners, Anthem Venture Partners, EchoStar Communications, ST Microelectronics, and Conexant Systems. In July of 2007, RF Magic was acquired by and merged in to CIC portfolio company Entropic Communications.
RGB Networks
develops video-intelligent networking systems for service providers. The company's bandwidth management solutions enable service providers to efficiently and flexibly switch, process, and distribute video streams and allows for the deployment of advanced applications like VOD, digital ad insertion, and next-generation data services. Other investors in RGB include Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, Accel Partners, Mitsui & Co., and Focus Ventures.
StrataLight Communications
is a leading provider of spectrally efficient 40 Gbps and higher optical systems and subsystems to network systems vendors that allow plug and play integration into their current 10 Gbps DWDM link designs and network management systems. Other investors in the company include ComVentures, USVP, The Photonics Fund, TL Ventures, Entrepia, and Intel Capital.
Tripwire
is the world leader in change monitoring and reporting. Tripwire solutions enable enterprises to reduce operational risk and gain control over IT systems. With Tripwire software, companies can ensure the security of their systems, instill accountability for change, gain visibility across the enterprise and increase the availability of critical IT infrastructure. Other investors in the company include Advanced Technology Ventures, BA Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Institutional Venture Partners, Sun Microsystems, and VISA International.
Visible World
is a technology and media service company that provides advertisers with intelligent, timely, and cost effective solutions for customizing their TV messages so they are more relevant to their target viewers. Enabling advertisers and their agencies to cost effectively design and produce multiple versions of TV commercials -- up to hundreds or thousands -- Visible World ads can be delivered to designated markets, zip codes, and in the future, households. Visible World's customization solution increases media efficiency and advertising effectiveness. Visible World's technology powers Comcast Spotlight's AdTag and AdCopy products. Other investors include Reuters Venture Capital, Leukadia International, SoundView Ventures, Waterview Partners, Grey Ventures, Edgewater Funds, and WPP Group.
Vitrue
is a safe place for Brands. As the world's first user-created advertising platform, we allow companies to put consumer enthusiasm to work. At ViTrue, we give consumers the tools to create authentic, engaging advertising experiences that never compromise the integrity of your brand. In short, ViTrue enables unprecedented results at a fraction of the usual cost of production.
Vyatta
has changed the networking world by developing the first commercially supported, open-source networking platform. Vyatta solutions combine the features, performance, and reliability of an enterprise-class system with the cost savings, flexibility, and security of open source to introduce new levels of economics, choice, and control into the network."
XOS Technologies
is a leading provider of video editing, fan management, and scouting solutions to coaches and athletic administrators to over 600 professional and collegiate clients. XOS' emerging business is the XOS online fan management platform, which is a web-based solution enabling sports and entertainment organizations to dramatically increase the access of their fans, alumni and supporters to video and premium sports content. Other investors in XOS include Liberty Associated Partners, Blue Chip Venture Capital, Beechtree Capital, and Dorchester Capital.