ConteXtream

ConteXtream developed carrier-grade network virtualization solutions.

Business Software
Acquired by Micro Focus
Acquired Petah Tikva, Israel Founded 2006
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Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$23.6M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2013-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2006
Headcount
126
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Business Software

About

ConteXtream is a software-defined-networking (SDN) company that enables carriers to deliver network capacity and functions like acloud provider, delivering applications while effectively utilizing standard computer storage. ConteXtream is a carrier-grade SDN solution that is deployed in production at multiple tier-1 telecommunication companiesand MSOs. The scale and resiliency requirements of a virtualized carrier-SDN solution aresignificantly higher than foran enterprise datacenter SDN. ConteXtream SDN has all the capabilities needed to supporta carrier solution. ConteXtream is backed by Benhamou Global Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, Norwest Venture Partners, and Sofinnova Ventures, as well as Comcast Ventures and Verizon Investments.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $23.6M total

2013-03
C Round Undisclosed
★ SoftBank Capital
2010-10
B Round $14.0M
★ Gemini★ Verizon Ventures★ SoftBank Capital★ Comcast Ventures★ Norwest Venture Partners★ Benhamou Global Ventures
2007-05
A Round $9.6M
★ Gemini★ SoftBank Capital★ Norwest Venture Partners★ Benhamou Global Ventures

Q&A

What is ConteXtream's current status?
ConteXtream was acquired by Micro Focus in May 2015 and is currently inactive.
When was ConteXtream founded?
ConteXtream was founded in September 2006.
What was the total amount of funding raised by ConteXtream?
ConteXtream raised a total of $24,000,000 USD across its funding rounds.
Which investors participated in ConteXtream's Seed round?
Eric Benhamou participated in ConteXtream's Seed round in 2006.
When did ConteXtream complete its Series A funding round and what was the amount?
ConteXtream completed its A Round in July 2007, raising $9,600,000 USD.
When did ConteXtream complete its Series B funding round and what was the amount?
ConteXtream completed its B Round in November 2010, raising $14,000,000 USD.
What is ConteXtream's primary business sector?
ConteXtream's primary business sector is Business Software.
Who are the founders of ConteXtream?
The founders of ConteXtream are Nachman Shelef and Sharon Barkai.

Team · 2

Founder · Founder & CEO
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Founder · Founder
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsProduct Development ToolsSoftware Development ToolsData ArchitectureIT & Network Management
Technologies
Data StorageCloudPlatforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesITCommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
Business model
B2B

Tags

virtualizationserversdata-storagesdnmobile-carriersdata-centerstelecommunicationcloudnetwork-management
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contextream
Facebookfacebook.com/pages/ConteXtream/865206526856262?fref=ts

Identifiers & details

Founded2006-9
Employees (exact)126
OfficesUSA
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Micro Focus on May 2015 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Micro Focus 2015-05

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Patents

EPO7

Publications (Crossref)

Works1

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)513872622
Statusמחוסלת מרצון — CLOSED
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2006-09-07
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2019
Active charges / liens0
Registry events0
Registered addressדפנה 9 רעננה