Avaya
VC Fund
Santa Clara, United States
Avaya is a global leader in communication systems, applications, and services. Learn about where they've been, where they're headed, and the leaders that are getting them there.The company's communication equipment and software integrate voice and data services for customers including large corporations, government agencies, andsmall businesses. Its office phone systems incorporate Internet protocol (IP) and Session Initiation protocol (SIP) telephony, messaging, Web access, and interactive voice response. Avaya also offers a wide array of consulting, integration, and other managed IT services. The company sells directly and through distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and telecommunications service providers; more than three-quarters of its sales are made indirectly. Parent company Avaya Holdings filed for an IPO in 2011.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 33%
Last updated:
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Industries Avaya invests in
Stages Avaya invests in
Countries Avaya invests in
Contacts
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Fari Ebrahimi
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Mark Massingham
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Anthony Brown
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Boris Strongin
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Investment Focus
Industry
- B2B 1 (33%)
- CRM 1 (33%)
- Sales 1 (33%)
- Marketing 1 (33%)
- Biometrics 1 (33%)
Stage
- Series B 1 (33%)
- Series C 1 (33%)
- Corporate Round 1 (33%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Fari Ebrahimi
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
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Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Laurent Philonenko
Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Technology Officer | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
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Mark Massingham
Product Marketing Director
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Product Marketing Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Anthony Brown
Corporate Consulting Engineer
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Corporate Consulting Engineer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Boris Strongin
Vice President
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Vice President | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Journey
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Journey’s identity platform establishes ultra high veracity identity of customers and employees. Easily deploy secure voice, digital, in-person interactions without exposing employees to sensitive information. | Corporate Round / Aug 31, 2021 | |
Cogito
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Cogito is a computer service company that enhances the emotional intelligence of phone professionals by applying behavioral science through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its software evaluates hundreds of behavioral signals through voice to provide live conversation coaching for agents and a real-time measure of customer experiencefor every call. | $20M / Series C / Sep 05, 2019 | |
Partnerware
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Partnerware maximizes speed-to-market™ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically.Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches)- Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts- Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition- Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time | $32M / Series B / Jul 11, 2000 |
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FAQ
What does Avaya invest in?
Avaya invests primarily in B2B, CRM and Sales startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at Avaya includes Fari Ebrahimi (Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer), Laurent Philonenko (Chief Technology Officer) and Mark Massingham (Product Marketing Director), among 9 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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