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NightFire Software
Telecommunications intercarrier provisioning automation solutions
About NightFire Software
NightFire Software, Inc., founded in 1997, provided intercarrier provisioning automation solutions for the telecommunications industry. The company was founded by Venkates Swaminathan and was headquartered in Oakland, California. NightFire Software was later acquired by NeuStar.
The company specialized in software that streamlined complex processes for telecommunication carriers. This allowed different service providers to connect and manage services for their customers more efficiently. Their primary market was the telecommunications sector, catering to the needs of large carriers requiring automated systems for service provisioning.
Venkates Swaminathan, a founder of NightFire, later went on to establish LifeLaunchr, a virtual college admissions coaching service, and also served as an executive at Plaxo, which was sold to Comcast. His background demonstrates strong experience in technology, business, and marketing. Another key figure, Eric Frothingham, served as the VP General Counsel for NightFire Software before co-founding LifeLaunchr.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Sep 2003 | $0 | — | Neustar | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Feb 2002 | $17M | $66M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for NightFire Software is 250 monthly website visits, up 316.7% over the last three months.
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Investors
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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Technology Partners
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Neustar
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