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Syndesis

Syndesis

Syndesis was the market leader in the creation and activation of converged services over the Internet for the new public network.  They provided operational support system software to manage the Internet.

  • Founded: 1986
  • Round Partnered: Series A
  • Year Partnered: 1999
  • Fund: Prior Investments
  • Clear Partner(s): Chris Rust
  • Status: Acquired
  • Year Acquired: 2007
  • Acquirer: Subex Azure
  • Acquisition Price: $ 164,500,000
“ Chris is one of the smarter, more talented venture pro’s with whom I’ve had the pleasure to become acquainted. I’ve worked with several of Chris’ portfolio companies since the late 90’s and the most impressive recurring theme from entrepreneurs that know Chris is: “He’s the real deal and a complete “Value- add.” Chris understands the markets in which he invests, offers sharp technical and financial insight and works vigorously on behalf of his portfolio companies. Without question, he’s an investor / board member that any entrepreneur or CEO would be thrilled to have in their corner. ”
Dana Hillman, Managing Partner, Hillman Partner (contributed to Sales Team Build)

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Results Matter, Success Counts

Four of the companies our team co-founded produced over $1.7 billion of market cap from 2 IPOs and 2 acquisitions.

We have funded over 90 companies, 90% as the first investors, and have had 48 exits valued at $95B from 11 IPOs, and 37 acquisitions.

Before we became VCs, we had already founded 5 successful companies.

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