# NFWare

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.nfware.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 23, 2017)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

NFWare Inc. offers innovative virtual networking software, specializing in Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) and Load Balancing services, enabling efficient management of IP address resources and network traffic for service providers.Founded in 2014 by Alexander Britkin and Igor Ryzhov, NFWare Inc. operates from its headquarters in the United States. The company focuses on providing virtual networking solutions and has completed two funding rounds, with the most recent being a Seed round in February 2017, where it raised USD 2.000 mn led by Sistema Venture Capital. Its current valuation stands at USD 7.954 mn.NFWare specializes in providing virtual networking software solutions, primarily focusing on Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) and Load Balancing services. Their flagship offerings, the NFWare Virtual CGNAT and NFWare Virtual Load Balancer, are designed to enable service providers to efficiently manage IP address allocations and traffic distribution, thus addressing challenges related to IPv4 address exhaustion and enhancing network performance. These products cater to a diverse client base, including telecommunications companies and internet service providers, who require scalable and high-performance networking solutions to support their growing user demands. NFWare's products have been deployed in various geographical markets, including North America and the Middle East, facilitating high-speed wireless data services and improving customer satisfaction across different environments.NFWare generates revenue through a structured transaction model that emphasizes partnerships and B2B relationships, allowing them to cater to enterprise clients seeking robust networking solutions. Their business transactions typically involve subscription-based pricing models for their virtual products, where clients pay recurring fees for continued access and support. Additionally, NFWare may engage in direct collaborations with clients for customized solutions tailored to specific networking needs. The company's virtual CGNAT and load balancing products are positioned as premium offerings, aligning with industry standards in pricing for advanced software solutions, thereby ensuring a steady revenue stream through ongoing subscriptions and service agreements.Following the Seed funding round in February 2017, NFWare plans to utilize the USD 2.000 mn for expanding its product offerings and enhancing its market presence. The company is currently in the process of designing new products to address emerging networking challenges and aims to launch these offerings by the end of 2023. Additionally, NFWare is targeting expansion into new geographical markets in Asia and Europe, with plans to establish a presence in these regions by mid-2024.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 23, 2017, $2M — Almaz Capital, Wayra, Maxfield Capital, Sistema Venture Capital
- Seed, Nov 13, 2015, $0.5M — Telefonica, Almaz Capital, Maxfield Capital

## Investors

- Telefonica (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telefonica) — Seed
- Almaz Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/almaz-capital) — Seed
- Maxfield Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maxfield-capital) — Seed
- Wayra (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wayra) — Seed
- Sistema Venture Capital — Seed