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Gainspeed
Gainspeed developed virtualized cable-access network software for broadband operators before its acquisition by Nokia.
Stage
acquired
Status
acquired
Coverage
full
Why Gainspeed is interesting
Cable headend virtualization was a niche infra bet as MSOs shifted from analog plant to software-defined access — Nokia bought the team to bolster its cable portfolio.
Key facts
- a16z portfolio status: Exit
- Exit: Acquired by Nokia (cable access virtualization)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
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Industries
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Last updated: 2026-07-24