Eftia OSS Solutions
Back-office automation software for telecommunications providers
About Eftia OSS Solutions
Eftia OSS Solutions was a provider of operations support systems (OSS) software for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 1997 by Al Karim Somji and Joe Moosa, the company was based in Ottawa, Canada. Eftia focused on automating back-office functions for telecommunications service providers, particularly competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs).
The company's software suite included solutions for service order management, inventory, maintenance, and telephone number administration. These products were designed to help telecom operators streamline their processes and manage their network operations efficiently. Eftia secured significant funding to support its growth, raising a total of $55 million over three rounds from investors including Apax, Insight Partners, and Spectrum Equity. The final funding round was a Series B in March 2001 for $20 million.
Ultimately, Eftia OSS Solutions was classified as a deadpooled company after it was sold to a global software aggregator, marking its exit from the market.
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- Status
- Closed
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
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- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2000 | $30M | $120M | Insight Partners · Apax Partners | — |
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Investors
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Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Insight Partners
Apax Partners
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