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Microsoft completed the acquisition of Affirmed Networks from the consortium of investors at a $1.4bn valuation.

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Goldman Sachs

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AFFIRMED NETWORKS INC

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AFFIRMED NETWORKS INC

MICROSOFT CORP

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MICROSOFT CORP

BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS

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BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS

CHARLES RIVER VENTURES (CRV)

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CHARLES RIVER VENTURES (CRV)

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MATRIX PARTNERS

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LIGHTSPEED VENTURE PARTNERS

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QUALCOMM VENTURES

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EASTWARD CAPITAL PARTNERS

CENTERVIEW CAPITAL HOLDINGS

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CENTERVIEW CAPITAL HOLDINGS

VODAFONE VENTURES

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VODAFONE VENTURES

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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM CAPITAL PARTNERS (DTCP)

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