# Santur Corporation

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Fremont, US
- Website: www.santurcorp.com
- Total disclosed funding: $78M
- Latest round: Series E (Jul 29, 2009)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Santur Corporation specializes in providing advanced technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency across diverse sectors, offering software applications and integrated systems for data management and automation.Santur Corporation, founded in 2000 in Fremont, US, focuses on delivering innovative solutions in logistics and data management. The company engaged in a strategic Trade Sale in September 2011, when NeoPhotonics Corporation acquired it for USD 46.7 mn. Ed Vail founded the company, and it has successfully completed 8 deals to date.Santur Corporation offers a range of advanced technological solutions tailored to optimize operational efficiency across various industries. Their core product offerings include innovative software applications and integrated systems that facilitate data management, analytics, and automation. Designed to address specific challenges within logistics, supply chain management, and customer relationship management, these solutions enable businesses to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance overall productivity. Santur Corporation's clientele encompasses businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations, with significant engagement in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The company primarily markets its products to North America and Europe, focusing on businesses seeking to leverage technology for competitive advantage.Santur Corporation generates revenue through a combination of subscription services and direct sales of its software solutions. The company has established a structured pricing model that includes tiered subscription plans, allowing clients to select options that best fit their operational needs. Revenue transactions typically involve annual contracts for software licenses, along with additional fees for premium support services and software upgrades. A key aspect of their business model is the fostering of long-term partnerships with clients, enabling them to maintain consistent engagement and recurring revenue streams. Flagship products, which have gained recognition in the market, contribute significantly to the firm’s overall revenue, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering high-value solutions that meet evolving customer demands.Santur Corporation plans to leverage the recent funding from the Trade Sale to NeoPhotonics to enhance its product offerings and enter new markets. The company is in the process of designing advanced software solutions aimed at improving customer relationship management, with anticipated launches in the coming fiscal year. Additionally, Santur intends to expand its presence in European markets by the end of 2012, targeting enterprises looking for data automation solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jul 29, 2009, $13M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, VantagePoint Capital
- Series D, Jul 20, 2007, $25M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, VantagePoint Capital, Lighthouse Capital Partners, TWP Private Wealth Management
- Series C, Jun 2, 2005, $6.7M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, VantagePoint Capital, Lighthouse Capital Partners, TWP Private Wealth Management
- Series C, Feb 1, 2005, $10M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, VantagePoint Capital, Lighthouse Capital Partners, TWP Private Wealth Management
- Series B, Jun 27, 2002, $23M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, TWP Private Wealth Management

## Investors

- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Hong Shan — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- TWP Private Wealth Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/twp-private-wealth-management) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- VantagePoint Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vantagepoint-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Lighthouse Capital Partners — Series C, Series D