Information Technology Portfolio
At VantagePoint, we continually seek to identify emerging technologies that underlie the seismic shifts in how we interact with the information that shapes our lives. And we are committed to helping the companies behind them, who are building the technologies that few of us could conceive of today, and yet which a few short years from now will be simply taken for granted.
3VR Security
As the pioneer in searchable surveillance, provides the first video management system powered by a search engine with integrated video analytics.
San Francisco, CA
AllBusiness.com*
Online media and e-commerce company that addresses real-world business questions and presents practical solutions. Allbusiness.com was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet.
San Francisco, CA
Allvoices
A global community that shares news, videos, images and opinions tied to current events and people.
San Francisco, CA
Axsun Technologies*
MEMS-based micro-optical spectrometers and optical channel monitors for pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical, homeland security and telecom network applications. Axsun was acquired by Volcano Corporation (VOLC).
Billerica, MA
Blackbird Holdings, Inc.
Blackbird Holdings is an innovator in execution and processing of interest rate derivatives, and operates a global hybrid model of voice and electronic execution with offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Charlotte, NC
Bluepulse
A mobile social media company.
Sunnyvale, CA
Cbeyond Communications*
A managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of voice, broadband, and mobile services to small businesses. (Nasdaq: CBEY)
Atlanta, GA
ChipX*
A mixed-signal company providing the industrys broadest offering of low-risk ASIC solutions. ChipX was acquired by GigOptix, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
Datran Media
A leader in performance-based inbox marketing and Web advertising.
New York, NY
Definity Health*
Pioneer of consumer-driven health care solutions. Definity Health was acquired by UnitedHealth Group.
St. Louis Park, MN
Entrisphere*
Provides broadband access solutions to major telecom carriers in North America. Entrisphere was acquired by Ericcson.
Santa Clara, CA
FanIQ
Interactive sports website where more than one million sports fans compete in fun, casual games, broadcast their predictions on breaking sports news, and unite with like-minded fans.
San Francisco, CA
GAIN Capital Group
A market leader in the online foreign exchange (forex or FX) industry, serving clients in 140 countries.
Bedminster, NJ
Grocery Shopping Network
Internet advertising network for personalized, interactive communication between product manufacturers, supermarket chains, and consumers.
Minneapolis, MN
Healthline Networks
Offers an easy way for consumers to quickly and easily find consistently reliable health information on the Web using a powerful portfolio of online health search, content, and navigation services.
San Francisco, CA
iBAHN
Worldwide provider of secure wired and wireless broadband services for hoteliers and meeting organizers.
Salt Lake City, UT
InnoPath Software
Global leader in Mobile Device Management (MDM), a technology that creates a superior user experience by enabling wireless operators to better and more cost effectively manage and deliver revenue-generating services for consumers and enterprises.
Sunnyvale, CA
IntelePeer
IntelePeer, a leader in hosted on-demand rich media communications, enables carriers, businesses and software vendors to easily deliver voice and multimedia capabilities to any phone or network-connected device --without incurring up-front capital costs.
San Mateo, CA
Inxight Software*
Leader in federated search, high-fidelity extraction and visualization. Inxight Software was acquired by Business Objects.
Sunnyvale, CA
Kagoor Networks*
Provides VoIP Border Control solutions, which address service provider and enterprise technical roadblocks that have previously inhibited commercial deployment and acceptance of VoIP services. Kagoor Networks™ was acquired by Juniper Networks.
Sunnyvale, CA
Klipsch Audio
One of the first U.S. loudspeaker companies, Klipsch is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers and other entertainment products.
Indianapolis, IN
LifeMasters
Leading disease management company, providing programs and services that create health partnerships among individuals, their physicians and payors.
Irvine, CA
Livescribe
Developer of a new low-cost mobile computing platform that enhances productivity, learning, communication and self expression through the Pulse smartpen.
Oakland, CA
Meriton Networks*
Optical transmission and switching equipment for metropolitan networks. Meriton was acquired by Xtera Communications.
Ottawa, Ontario
Mobile 365*
Leader in the global delivery and settlement of mobile messaging and data services. Mobile 365 was acquired by Sybase.
Sterling, VA
Multiply
Provides an easy way to share all kinds of digital media, including photos, blogs, videos, music and more in a personal web site.
Boca Raton, FL
MySpace/Intermix Media*
A leading social network where friends meet to share and blend user-generated and proprietary online content and invite their friends to join. MySpace.com/Intermix Media was acquired by News Corp.
Los Angeles, CA
Nexsan Technologies
Next generation energy efficient disk-based storage systems designed for the long-term storage of digital information.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Oxford Semiconductor*
Reliable, high performance silicon and software solutions to interconnect digital systems, including serial, parallel, USB, FireWire, Ethernet, SATA, and eSATA. Oxford was acquired by PLX Technology (PLXT).
Milpitas, CA
OZ Communications*
Consumer mobile messaging solution provider, delivering access to popular instant messaging and email services on consumer mobile devices. OZ was acquired by Nokia.
Montreal, Canada
Pure Digital Technologies*
Pioneer in developing simple and affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Pure Digital Technologies was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
ReachLocal
Leading provider of local online marketing solutions that help small and medium businesses run successful local Internet advertising campaigns.
Woodland Hills, CA
Santur Corporation
Leading manufacturer of high performance parallel array devices for the global telecommunications industry.
Fremont, CA
Savvion*
Pioneer in business process management (BPM) providing software and services to the world's largest and most respected organizations. Savvion was acquired by Progress Software.
Santa Clara, CA
Spatial Wireless*
Develops and deploys distributed multi-protocol core switching solutions for mobile networks. Spatial Wireless was acquired by Alcatel.
TIDAL Software*
Intelligent automation for IT and datacenter operations. Tidal Software was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA
TouchTunes Music
Largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, providing innovative solutions to over 35,000 bars, restaurants, retailers and other businesses in North America.
New York, NY
UltraDNS Corporation*
Global industry leader in providing managed domain name systems (DNS) services. UltraDNS was acquired by NeuStar.
Brisbane, CA
VeriSilicon
Fast growing IC (integrated circuit) design foundry providing custom solutions and SoC (System-on-a-Chip) turnkey service.
Santa Clara, CA
WageWorks
Helps employers support consumer directed pre-tax benefit programs, including healthcare (FSA, HSA, HRA), wellness programs, child and elder care, commuting services, education benefits, and employee sponsored programs. WageWorks also offers retiree healthcare and COBRA Services.
San Mateo, CA
Widevine Technologies
Multiplatform, multiformat content security solutions for video operators enabling telco, cable, internet, mobile and satellite service operators to acquire and distribute premium content.
Seattle, WA
YouMail
Voicemail services and tools for cell phones.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Zvents
A local search and advertising network enabling local businesses to connect directly with consumers through promotional events and activities online.
San Mateo, CA* M&A and IPOs