Astute Networks
Summary
Astutes semiconductor products will dramatically increase the performance of Web switches, appliances and storage by one to two orders of magnitude while speeding time to market and reducing engineering, manufacturing and system costs. "The movement toward consumer broadband access, multimedia Web traffic such as streaming video, and increased need for secure communications are generating a demand for higher velocity delivery systems," said Roger Moyers, CEO and president of Astute Networks. Their understanding of network bottlenecks and silicon solutions brings a timely answer to many Internet questions and offers an excellent investment venue for USVP." USVP invests in a diversified portfolio of technology and health care related companies with a focus on the Internet, communications, semiconductor and software industries. BA Venture Partners invests in early stage companies in broadband and wireless communications, Internet infrastructure software and services, and biotechnology.