Seranoa Networks

Seranoa Networks, Inc. operated in the connectivity products industry, specifically focusing on developing solutions for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, the company manufactured service edge concentrators and other networking products designed for the edge of IP service provider networks.

The core of Seranoa's business was its patent-pending technologies that enabled ISPs to enhance the performance of their existing edge routers. This was achieved through a novel approach to wide-area circuit aggregation. For its clients, which were primarily ISPs, this translated into a reduced cost per port and increased service capacity. Furthermore, the technology allowed for automatic recovery from certain types of network failures. The company's products were developed to help companies expand their IP service capacity using their current equipment.

Financially, Seranoa Networks secured significant investment to support its operations. In October 2002, the company announced a first round of funding amounting to $15.8 million. Over its lifetime, it raised a total of $30.9 million. Key investors included Advent International, FA Technology Ventures, Schoffstall Ventures, Vesbridge Partners, and YankeeTek Ventures. The company reached a stage of generating revenue before its acquisition by White Rock Networks in March 2005.

Keywords: service edge concentrators, carrier networks, internetworking products, IP service provider, connectivity products, wide-area circuit aggregation, edge routers, network capacity, circuit aggregation, network recovery, telecom hardware, IP services, network performance, White Rock Networks, FA Technology Ventures, Advent International, Vesbridge Partners