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Western Technology Investment
2010 North First Street
Suite 310
San Jose, CA 95131
United States

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KANDO id: 30123

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WTI
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Company type

Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies.

Overview

Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a venture capital firm that was founded in 1979. It is based in Palo Alto, California, and it focuses on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. WTI has invested in a wide range of companies, including well-known brands such as Dropbox, Netgear, and SunPower. WTI is a leading venture capital firm, and it has raised more than $2 billion in capital over the course of its history. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has a track record of helping its portfolio companies grow and succeed. In addition to providing financing, WTI also offers a range of other services to its portfolio companies, including strategic advice, business development support, and access to its network of industry contacts. The firm is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies succeed, and it is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the technology and life sciences industries. Overall, Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a leading venture capital firm that is focused on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has helped many of its portfolio companies grow and succeed.



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healthcare (3)  
music (2)  
automotive (2)  
(1)  
YCW07 (1)  
software (1)  
gaming (1)  
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Actual initial investment stage
N/A (11)
Venture (1)

Investment activity status
Active investor

Selected investments

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Profile Country Date Funding
Blekko Inc Provide a differentiated editorial voice in search Series B
BuzzLogic N/A
CapLinked Inc Venture Initial investment
Caspian Networks Inc Multimedia traffic management solutions for IP and Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks N/A
Caspian Networks Inc Multimedia traffic management solutions for IP and Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks N/A
Ceres Inc Plant genomics biotechnology company N/A
CloudTalk Social media service for asynchronous voice and video communications N/A
Enigma Semiconductor Inc Developer of next-generation switching solutions. N/A Initial investment
Facebook Inc Social networking company. Debt
Facebook Inc Social networking company. Debt USD 300,000 (USD 300,000)
FirstRain Inc Software for real-time business N/A
Gluon Networks Developer of a next-generation switching and access systems for local telecom service providers. N/A
Google Inc American multinational Internet and software corporation specialized in Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies. N/A Initial investment
GPShopper LLC Mobile shopper marketing platform. N/A
Health Guru Media Inc Destination site for health information and videos. Series D
Health Guru Media Inc Destination site for health information and videos. N/A
Helix Sleep Inc Mattress manufacturer. Series A
Hyperloop One Developer of ultra high speed transportation services. Series B New investment.
Ignighter Inc Provider of online dating services. N/A
Ingressive Capital Africa Tech Fund Fund Closing Initial investment
IntruVert Networks Inc Network-based intrusion prevention solutions company. N/A
Kabbage Inc Instant SME lending. Debt
Lancope Inc Provider of flow-based monitoring to ensure high-performing and secure networks for global enterprises. N/A
Lex Machina Inc N/A
LipoScience Inc Diagnostic company developing clinical applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. N/A

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