Vivox
Vivox, Inc. specifically
provides managed communication services in the form of integrated voice chat,
Instant Messaging (IM) and presence to online games, virtual worlds and other
online communities. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, United States, its most
publicized customers includeSecond Life made by Linden Lab, EVE Online made by CCP Games, and Combat Arms made by Nexon Corporation. All three have
integrated voice into their products. Vivox was founded by Jeff Pulver in
the Fall of 2005. On September 19, 2005 Vivox announced that they had received
$6 million in venture capital funding from Canaan Partners and GrandBanks
Capital.
On November 13, 2007 Vivox
announced that they had secured $7.8 million in series B financingThe B round financing was led by Benchmark Capital and supported by existing investors
Canaan Partners and GrandBanks Capital. With the support of Benchmark Capital,
former CEO ofJAMDAT Mobile, Mitch Lasky was
added to the Vivox board of directors.
On February 2, 2010 Vivox
announced that they had raised $6.8 Million in funding for their C round. The
round was led by IDG
Ventures and
included follow on investment from existing investors, Benchmark Capital,
Canaan Partners and GrandBanks Capital. In addition IDG Ventures, Managing
Director, Phil Sanderson joined the Vivox Board.
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Founded
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2005
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Headquarters
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Natick, Massachusetts,
United States
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Key people
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Rob Seaver, CEO
James Toga, COO Monty Sharma, Vice President Product Management and Marketing Dave Verratti, Vice President Professional Services |
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Products
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