Tech Company Financing Transactions

Astaro Funding Round

Insight Venture Partners participated in a $6.2 million Series A funding round for Astaro. The financing round was announced on 5/15/2003.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
5/15/2003
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,200,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Insight Venture Partners (Lead Investor) (Michael Triplett)

Proceeds Purpose
The company will use the funding to expand its Linux-based product portfolio, its channel partner program, and its strategic alliances with hardware OEMs.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Networking
Mailing Address
260 Fordham Rd.
Wilmington, MA 01887
USA
Email Address
Overview
The company delivers Network Assurance appliances to secure networks for businesses worldwide.
Profile
Astaro LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Astaro Company Twitter Account
Company News
Astaro News
Facebook
Astaro on Facebook
YouTube
Astaro on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jan Hichert
  Jan Hichert LinkedIn Profile  Jan Hichert Twitter Account  Jan Hichert News  Jan Hichert on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Nellissen
  Frank Nellissen LinkedIn Profile  Frank Nellissen Twitter Account  Frank Nellissen News  Frank Nellissen on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Markus Hennig
  Markus Hennig LinkedIn Profile  Markus Hennig Twitter Account  Markus Hennig News  Markus Hennig on Facebook
VP - Engineering
Richard Walford
  Richard Walford LinkedIn Profile  Richard Walford Twitter Account  Richard Walford News  Richard Walford on Facebook
VP - Product Management
Gert Hansen
  Gert Hansen LinkedIn Profile  Gert Hansen Twitter Account  Gert Hansen News  Gert Hansen on Facebook


 

 

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