Vidyo

“We tried for a long time to fund new technology that we claimed will deliver 10X performance improvement and disrupt the video conferencing market. Until STAR most funds rejected us on the grounds that it is to risky. STAR was the first to recognized the opportunity and with their network of premier investors they introduced, allowed us to fund the company and deliver on our promise and deliver the worlds best video conferencing solution recognized by leading companies in the space.”

– Ofer Shapiro, CEO, Vidyo

Vidyo

Vidyo is a pioneer in a new era of video conferencing products that deliver HD quality over the Internet. Underlying all VidyoConferencing solutions is the first new video conferencing architecture in decades, built on a VidyoRouter. This, combined with VidyoTechnology which leverages Vidyo’s unique intellectual property built upon the new H.264 Scalable Video Coding (SVC) standard, results in the industry’s best resilience and lowest latency to be accomplished over converged IP networks. Vidyo’s technology for OEMs and end-to-end product solutions for organizations are able to support point-to-point and multi-point connections that include a variety of different platforms ranging from Mac & Windows desktops to dedicated room solutions. No dedicated networks required.

STAR Ventures was a lead investor in the company’s Series A round of funding in May of 2005. Other investors include Sevin Rosen and Rho Ventures.