Star Ventures

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OrSense

Noninvasive Measurement of Blood Parameters

3 rounds $32.2M committed Latest: 2011-05

AeroScout

Location Based Apps in a Wireless LAN Environment

1 round Latest: 2010-09

Cadent

3D Digital-imaging Dentistry Solutions

2 rounds $44.3M committed Latest: 2009-08

Siano Mobile Silicon

Mobile Digital TV Solutions

2 rounds $40.5M committed Latest: 2008-08

cVidya Networks

Revenue Analytics Solutions for Telecom Service Providers

2 rounds $22.0M committed Latest: 2008-02

Trivnet

Mobile Financial Services

2 rounds $18.0M committed Latest: 2008-02

BroadLight

Passive Optical Network Technology Developer

3 rounds $39.9M committed Latest: 2007-09

BigBand Networks

Network Communication Platforms

1 round Latest: 2005-09

Topio

Data Protection Platform

Led ★ 1 round $8.0M committed Latest: 2005-04

BiolineRx

Oncology Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Candidates

1 round $4.0M committed Latest: 2004-05

Identify Software

Application Problem Fixing

1 round $15.0M committed Latest: 2004-01

Wavion

Outdoor WiFi Applications for Metro and Rural Areas

1 round $6.5M committed Latest: 2003-12

EZChip

Fabless Manufacturer of Network Processors and Semiconductors

1 round $13.5M committed Latest: 2003-03

CogniTens

White Light 3D Scanning System

1 round Latest: 2002-12

Algotec

Medical Imaging Management

1 round Latest: 2002-11

Odin Medical Technologies

MRI Systems for Brain Surgery

1 round $13.0M committed Latest: 2002-04

Viryanet

Mobile Workforce Management

1 round Latest: 2001-09

RADCOM

5G Network Intelligence for Telecom Operators

1 round Latest: 2001-09

Orckit Corrigent

Telecommunications Networking Equipment

1 round Latest: 2001-09

Alvarion Technologies

Autonomous Wi-Fi Solutions

1 round Latest: 2001-08

Fundtech

Software Products and Services to Banks of All Sizes Around the World

1 round Latest: 2001-01

Jacada

Autonomous Customer Experience

1 round Latest: 2000-09

Investment activity

18 portfolio exits on record.

Q&A

What are Star Ventures' most recent notable exits?

Star Ventures has had several notable exits, including the acquisition of Alvarion Technologies by SuperCom for $2M in May 2016, and the acquisition of EZChip by Mellanox Technologies for $810M in February 2016.

Which sectors does Star Ventures primarily focus on for investments?

Star Ventures primarily focuses on Industrial Technologies and Business Software, with 9 investment rounds in each sector. Health Tech & Life Sciences is also a significant area with 8 rounds.

Can you name some of Star Ventures' portfolio companies that have gone public?

Star Ventures has seen two of its portfolio companies go public: BiolineRx, which had a PO event in April 2007 on TASE, and Ceragon Networks, which had a PO event in August 2000 on NASDAQ.

Which portfolio company of Star Ventures was acquired for $40M in November 2015?

In November 2015, Star Ventures' portfolio company cVidya Networks, which provides revenue analytics solutions for telecom service providers, was acquired by Amdocs for $40M.

What was the acquisition value for Star Ventures' portfolio company AeroScout?

AeroScout, a Star Ventures portfolio company focused on Location Based Apps in a Wireless LAN Environment, was acquired by Stanley Black & Decker for $240M in December 2012.

Which company did Star Ventures exit via acquisition by Broadcom in March 2012?

Star Ventures exited BroadLight, a developer of Passive Optical Network Technology, through its acquisition by Broadcom for $230M in March 2012.

What was the exit value for Star Ventures' portfolio company BigBand Networks?

BigBand Networks, a portfolio company in network communication platforms, was acquired by Arris Group Inc. for $53M in October 2011.