Globespan Capital Partners
Venture capitalPalo Alto · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Also known as GLOBESPAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Globespan invests in early-stage technology startups across IT infrastructure, SaaS, mobile, and Internet sectors. The firm emphasizes a hands-on, management-supportive approach, drawing on decades of collective technology and operational experience. Partners frequently take personal interest in portfolio companies, assisting with recruitment, market studies, partner introductions, and fundraising. With a bi-coastal U.S. presence and an Asian business development program, Globespan supports companies in expanding globally. The firm has founded or been early team members of multiple technology startups and encourages entrepreneurs to think internationally as they establish infrastructure needed to grow.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 55 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×3Consumer ×2Cloud Computing ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Energy ×1
HQs:United States×9Israel×1
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2019 · 12018 · 12017 · 12015 · 47 dated
Global cybersecurity leader focused on the cloud.
Saratoga, US
Steve Louden(Executive Officer)Alan Henricks(Director)Ravi Ahuja(Director)Shawn Carolan(Director)Steve Shannon(Executive Officer)Jeff Hastings(Director)
Woburn, US
Greg Schmergel(Executive Officer, Director)OB Bilous(Director)Bruce Sachs(Director)Jennifer Fonstad(Director)Margaret Seif(Director)
Board seatAndrew GoldfarbDave Fachetti· per SEC Form D
Session border control solutions provider; acquired by Oracle.
Developer of low-cost, high-efficiency crystalline-silicon thin-film photovoltaic modules.
Provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
Developer of scalable, identity-based enterprise network security solutions.
Goal-based online investment company offering personalized financial advice with low fees.
Bitsight provides a cyber risk intelligence platform that monitors entities across the internet to identify vulnerabilities and emerging threats in real time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareCambridge, US
Nagarjuna Venna(Executive Officer, Director)Shaun McConnon(Executive Officer, Director)Robert T Turner(Executive Officer, Director)Brendan Hanningan(Director)David Fachetti(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Boyer(Executive Officer)
Networking company (NASDAQ: BRCD).
Virtual appliance software delivering WAN application acceleration for distributed enterprises.
Developer of low-cost, flexible, lightweight solar modules.
Cloud platform for developing, testing, demoing and training on business applications.
EnergyWarrenville, US
Kevin DeNicola(Director)Andrew Perlman(Director)Samir Kaul(Director)William Wiberg(Director)William J. Roe(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Offredi(Director)
Credit Sesame provides free credit monitoring and score tracking services for consumers seeking to understand and improve their creditworthiness.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechMountain View, US
Adrian Nazari(Founder)FREDERICK L.A. GRAUER(Director)DAVID POLTACK(Director)ANDREW LERNER(Director)
BoardJOHN JARVE(Director)JOHN DOUGERY(Director)
IT management technology for virtual machine environments in enterprises.
Hiring solutions that identify talent and bring meritocracy to recruiting.
Storage services provider offering strategy-to-operations solutions.
San Francisco, US
Hany M. Nada(Director)Eric R. Ludwig(Executive Officer)Chris Akhavan(Executive Officer)Ann Mather(Director)Niccolo M. de Masi(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Leichtner(Executive Officer)
Developer of shared 3D entertainment, creator of Second Life virtual world.
Personal shopping and dining mobile solution for iPhone and Android.
Data standard and toolset for embedded advertising in entertainment content.
Provider of IP address infrastructure software (DNS, DHCP, IP management).
Developer of a new form of 3D social media.
Developer and publisher of free-to-play online multiplayer games.
Computational camera technology for the smartphone market.
Cloud-based enterprise testing, automation and monitoring for mobile apps.
Online banking business offering free checking with debit card rewards.
Influencer marketing solutions identifying influencers within customer databases.
Semiconductor media processing solutions for computer and display markets.
Wireless infrastructure enabling M2M devices to switch between GSM and CDMA networks.
Manufacturer of solar and aluminum products including solar silicon (formerly Calisolar).
Distributed storage grid appliance using blade servers and SSD media.
Large social SMS service for communication via mobile handsets.
Manufacturer of crystalline silicon for solar cells.
Communication subsystem integrating data and control traffic on a single chip.
Enterprise Forecast Optimization software for demand forecasting.
Integrated cell phone and office phone services with business applications.
SundaySky provides an AI-powered platform for enterprise-scale video creation, personalization, and optimization that enables businesses to generate personalized video content at scale without requiring specialized production skills.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechTel Aviv, IL
Developer of affordable, easy-to-learn 3D design software.
Autonomic platform for self-managing virtual and cloud environments.
Boston, US
Gary Reiner(Director)Benjamin Nye(Mr. Nye is the CEO if the Issuer.)Shmuel Kliger(Mr. Shmuel is the President of the Issuer.)Jack Sweeney(Director)Bob Davis(Director)Ian Penny(Director)
Web-based solution mobilizing content from desktop to mobile phones.
VentureLoop is an executive job search platform that surfaces senior and C-level roles at venture-backed startups, using live hiring data and historical hiring analysis to flag where new leadership roles may be forming.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Provider of mobile on-demand application software for enterprises.
Virtusa provides IT and software services for enterprise clients, supporting digital transformation and technology development across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSector AgnosticWestborough, US
Barry R. Nearhos(Director)Vikram S. Pandit(Director)Al-Noor Ramji(Director)Robert E. Davoli(Director)Roger Keith Modder(Executive Officer)Ranjan Kalia(Executive Officer)
PCS wireless spectrum lessor and service provider in 16 US markets.
Developer of a cellulose-based biorefinery platform producing ethanol and chemicals.
Car sharing company (IPO NASDAQ: ZIP, April 2011).
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPalo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANWRokuNASDAQ: ROKUUpworkNASDAQ: UPWK
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVirtusa · reuters.com · Apr 28, 2026
Rev · montco.today · Apr 23, 2026
SUNDAY SKY · sundaysky.com · Mar 6, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Jun 2020| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globespan Capital Partners V, L.P.LPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, The Regents of the University of California | 2006 | — | 9.6% | 1.52x | 1.52x |
| Globespan Capital Partners IVLPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2003 | — | 5.9% | 1.36x | 1.36x |
| Globespan Capital Partners Fund IV, L.P.LPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2002 | — | 7.8% | 1.52x | 0.76x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Globespan Capital Partners invest at?
- Globespan Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is Globespan Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Globespan Capital Partners typically writes checks of $250K – $15M.
- What sectors does Globespan Capital Partners focus on?
- Globespan Capital Partners focuses on Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Globespan Capital Partners located?
- Globespan Capital Partners is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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