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Dune Networks

Dune Networks

Dune Networks was a fabless semiconductor supplier of networking devices for building data centers and Ethernet switching platforms.  They achieved global market share leadership for 10GbE+ switch fabrics.

  • Founded: 2000
  • Round Partnered: Series B
  • Year Partnered: 2007
  • Fund: Prior Investments
  • Clear Partner(s): Chris Rust
  • Status: Acquired by Public Company
  • Year Acquired: 2009
  • Acquirer: Broadcom (BRCM)
  • Acquisition Price: $ 205,000,000
“ Chris has a thorough understanding of the steps necessary to build a successful Communication-IC fabless company. Chris provided good advice along the road and useful insight on the market opportunities and direction. On the corporate side, Chris was supportive of the founders and the employees along the way and highly supportive of management during the M&A decision process. I had good experience with many VCs throughout my career, and Chris distinguished himself in his long term vision and partnership approach. ”
Eyal Dagan, Founder & CEO (also Founder & CEO of Leaba Semiconductor)

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  • Nigel Duffy

    Founder

  • Simon Wilkinson

    Head of Engineering

  • Ryan McMahon

    Chief of Staff

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

The Clear investment team has funded over 70 companies, 90% as the first investors, and has had 54 exits valued at a $85 billion market cap.

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

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