Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Alcatel for $55M, Mar 2005
- Raised $115M Series C led by JVP, Jun 2003
- Raised $3M Series D led by Tamir Fishman Ventures, Sep 2003
Total raised
$118.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2003-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headcount
5
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Business Software
About
Native Networks developed optical network access solutions and carrier-class Metro Ethernet Access equipment and sub-systems. Their technology enabled service providers to evolve their SDH and SONET infrastructures to deliver Metro Ethernet and TDM services, optimizing network performance by aggregating multiple services over an integrated optical data infrastructure.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $118.0M total
2003-09
D Round
$3.0M
★ Tamir Fishman Ventures
2003-06
C Round
$115.0M
★ JVP★ Apax Partners★ Infinity Group★ Israel Seed Partners★ Alta Berkeley Venture Partners
Q&A
- What is Native Networks' primary business?
- Native Networks is a provider of carrier-class optical Ethernet transport solutions, developing optical network access solutions and Metro Ethernet Access equipment and sub-systems.
- When was Native Networks founded?
- Native Networks was founded in October 1999.
- What is the current status of Native Networks?
- Native Networks was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent in March 2005 and is currently inactive.
- How much capital did Native Networks raise in total before its acquisition?
- Native Networks raised a total of $118,000,000.
- When was Native Networks acquired and by whom?
- Native Networks was acquired by Alcatel in March 2005 for $55,000,000.
- Which investors participated in Native Networks' Seed round?
- In October 2003, Native Networks raised a Seed round with participation from.
- What is the employee count for Native Networks?
- Native Networks has 1-10 employees.
- Who are the founders of Native Networks?
- The founders of Native Networks are Dr. Gilad Goren and Menachem Kaplan.
Team · 2
Dr. Gilad Goren
Founder · Founder
Menachem Kaplan
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsIT & Network Management
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesService Providers
Tags
telecommunication
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| linkedin.com/company/29481 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Native Networks Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999-10 |
| Employees (exact) | 5 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Alcatel-Lucent on Mar 2005 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Alcatel 2005-03 $55.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 8 |
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