# BroadHop

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/broadhop

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Denver, US
- Website: www.broadhop.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 15, 2009)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

BroadHop, now a part of Cisco, specializes in next-generation policy control and service management solutions for carrier networks, enabling real-time service management and monetization for telecommunications operators.BroadHop is a provider of policy control and service management solutions for telecommunications networks. In December 2012, the company was acquired by Cisco Systems for an undisclosed sum. BroadHop is headquartered in Denver, US. The company has received USD 4.25 mn in funding, with the latest round being Series A, supported by investors Boulder Ventures and Peninsula Ventures. It has completed 2 deals since its inception.BroadHop, now integrated into Cisco, is a provider of next-generation policy control and service management solutions specifically designed for carrier networks. Their core product, the Cisco Quantum Policy Suite, offers advanced policy management capabilities that enable telecommunications companies to manage, personalize, and monetize services in real-time. This suite serves a diverse client base, including telecommunications carriers and service providers, allowing them to implement logic and intelligence across both wireline and wireless networks. The products aim to enhance operational efficiency by enabling carriers to respond dynamically to market demands while ensuring seamless service delivery to end-users. BroadHop's solutions are marketed globally, with significant traction in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific, where they cater to operators looking to optimize their service offerings and improve customer engagement.The revenue structure for BroadHop primarily revolves around the sale of software solutions and services through subscription-based models. Clients typically engage with Cisco for the Cisco Quantum Policy Suite via annual licensing agreements, which may include tiered pricing plans based on the scale of deployment and the range of features utilized. Partnerships with service providers further enhance revenue generation, as these providers bundle BroadHop’s policy management capabilities with their own offerings to end-users. The transaction process is predominantly B2B, where telecom operators procure these solutions to enhance their service management capabilities. Cisco's focus on providing comprehensive support and integration services further solidifies its revenue base, ensuring that clients receive value-added services alongside their software purchases.Following its acquisition by Cisco in December 2012, BroadHop aims to expand its reach within the telecommunications sector by enhancing its product offerings and entering new markets. The company plans to leverage its integration into Cisco to introduce new features and capabilities in the Cisco Quantum Policy Suite. Additionally, BroadHop seeks to penetrate markets in Latin America and Asia, with targeted efforts to be realized by 2025. The funding from the Series A round will support these product enhancements and market expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 15, 2009, $4.3M — Boulder Ventures, Peninsula Ventures

## Investors

- Boulder Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boulder-ventures) — Series A
- Peninsula Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/peninsula-ventures) — Series A