Aviz Networks, a leader in AI-based networking solutions company, announced the closing of a $17 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Alter Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Cisco Investments, Moment Ventures, Wistron and Accton and new strategic investors including Celestica and Qualcomm Ventures.
Aviz Networks was launched to transform the networking software stack, addressing the evolving demands of data centers and edge networks as they scale and integrate AI. And enterprises depend on Aviz for deploying vendor-agnostic Community SONiC solutions, enhancing network visibility, and introducing AI-driven management capabilities.
These solutions enable customers with hardware flexibility, operational control, and substantial cost savings. Aviz’s innovations have been successfully deployed by leading e-commerce platforms, telecommunications providers, retailers, GPU-as-a-service providers, cloud service providers, and diverse enterprise networks.
With this funding, Aviz plans to increase its workforce in the US and globally. And this growth will support Aviz’s continued efforts to transform the networking industry with AI-first, vendor-agnostic solutions. As part of its expansion strategy, Aviz aims to penetrate key sectors further and deliver innovative networking technologies.
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“Traditional networking solutions, even the best, struggle to adapt as infrastructure increasingly depends on AI and data-driven applications. A vendor-agnostic approach is crucial to advance networks to the next level. This strategy leverages top-tier networking hardware, a robust network operating system designed for AI, and end-to-end networking tooling that integrates AI directly into everyday networking. Aviz has perfected this approach, placing AI at the heart of how networks are built and managed. This funding round will boost our growth in current markets and allow us to explore new verticals, strengthening our commitment to innovation and excellence in an AI-driven era. We are excited to welcome new investors and deeply appreciate the ongoing support from our existing investors, partners and customers.”
– Vishal Shukla, CEO of Aviz Networks
“Aviz is redefining what is possible in the networking space with its AI-driven, vendor-agnostic solutions. Alter’s investment in Aviz is a testament to our belief in the team’s vision to transform and ameliorate network management and operations. We are particularly impressed by the company’s technological differentiation and the strong partnerships its management team have forged with key ecosystem players to help the customers navigate this transition. The co-founders’ visionary approach not only sets Aviz apart in the industry but also aligns perfectly with our fund’s investment thesis of backing leading start-ups that are using AI to transform cloud and edge infrastructure.”
– Louis Toth, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Alter Venture Partners
“Aviz Networks Series A funding is a testament to their strong position in the market and the potential of their technology. Their efforts in AI-enabled networking focus on the high-growth part of the data center market. We expect AI-enabled networking to be the majority of an over $50B market by the end of the decade.”
– Alan Weckel, 650 Group Analyst
“Aviz’s innovative approach transforms how companies build and deploy network infrastructure for data centers and the edge, enabling them to evolve and integrate AI opportunities. We’re proud to collaborate with Aviz as they work towards achieving their vision.”
– Gavin Cato, Head of Portfolio Solutions and CTO, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, Celestica
“As networks evolve, embracing AI will be crucial for enabling superior performance and operational excellence. By integrating AI with open-source solutions like SONiC, Aviz Networks is empowering enterprises to build scalable and flexible networks in a cost-effective manner. We are excited to support Aviz Networks to transform enterprise networking.”
– Quinn Li, Senior Vice President, Qualcomm Technologies and Global Head of Qualcomm Ventures
