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Overview
Nishan Systems was a pioneer in developing IP based storage area networking systems. Altos structured and led the company’s seed round before the entrepreneurs had found their first office space.

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Status
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INVESTED: 1999

STATUS: Acquired by McData (NASDAQ:MCDT) in 2003.
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