# Pirus Networks

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pirus-networks

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Acton, US
- Website: www.pirus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $37M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 27, 2001)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Pirus Networks delivers innovative technology solutions that streamline business operations and enhance productivity, focusing on integrating project management, customer relationship management, and data analytics into a unified platform.Founded in 1999 in Acton, US, Pirus Networks specializes in technology solutions. In September 2002, it was acquired by Sun Microsystems. The company has not reported any changes in its business strategy or operations since its inception. Its founder has not been disclosed.Pirus Networks specializes in delivering technology solutions designed to streamline business operations and enhance productivity for clients across various sectors. Their core offering is a proprietary software platform that integrates project management, customer relationship management (CRM), and data analytics into a single interface, allowing businesses to optimize workflow and improve collaboration. The platform is marketed primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where there is significant demand for digital transformation solutions.Pirus Networks generates revenue primarily through a subscription model, offering tiered pricing plans for its software solutions based on features and users. Clients engage in annual contracts that include customer support and software updates. The pricing structure accommodates different business sizes, with customized plans for larger enterprises. The B2B nature of transactions fosters long-term partnerships, ensuring a stable revenue stream.Pirus Networks plans to leverage its recent acquisition by Sun Microsystems to expand its product offerings and market reach. Following the acquisition deal in September 2002, the company aims to enhance its proprietary software platform and explore new markets, although specific new product details and release dates have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 27, 2001, $27M — CRV, Bluestream Ventures, Comdisco, Bessemer Venture Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Morgan Keegan, Veritas Software, GATX Ventures, StorageNetworks
- Series A, Jul 18, 2000, $10M — CRV, Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Series A, Series B
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Bluestream Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bluestream-ventures) — Series B
- Comdisco — Series B
- Silicon Valley Bank — Series B
- Morgan Keegan — Series B
- Veritas Software — Series B
- GATX Ventures — Series B
- StorageNetworks — Series B