TurboAppeal
Series A in 2016
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals, primarily serving homeowners and condominium owners in Chicago and Cook counties. Founded in 2015, TurboAppeal combines exceptional customer service with advanced technology to streamline the appeal process for property taxes. Its platform utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that improves its accuracy with each appeal, ensuring that clients receive the most effective support in contesting their property tax assessments. In addition to individual homeowners, TurboAppeal also caters to real estate attorneys, lenders, real estate brokerages, mortgage companies, and other professionals within the real estate sector. The company aims to simplify the property tax appeal process, helping clients to pay only their fair share of taxes.
SwervePay
Series B in 2016
SwervePay, LLC is a provider of cloud-based payment and customer service solutions tailored for various industries, including healthcare, automotive, fitness, and veterinary services. Founded in 2010 and based in Lake Villa, Illinois, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline payment processes. These include SwervePay Auto for the auto service industry, SwervePay Health, a patient payment application that integrates with electronic health records, and SwervePay Fitness for health clubs. Additionally, SwervePay provides solutions for storage facilities and veterinary services, as well as a registration system payment solution. The company's technology enables efficient transaction processing, enhancing the customer experience and improving business operational efficiencies.
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
Coolfire
Seed Round in 2014
Coolfire Solutions, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing situational awareness technology. The company's flagship product, Ronin, is a mobile-first platform that connects people, assets, and information, enabling swift decision-making and action-taking. Coolfire's patented technology creates a digital workspace, keeping teams organized and informed, serving a diverse range of customers including corporate entities like Enterprise Rent-A-Car and government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense.
Spartz is an online platform that makes it easy to create and share content with others to make them learn, laugh, and feel inspired. Its network, including OMG Facts, GivesMeHope, and MuggleNet, attracts 17 million readers across dozens of websites, mobile platforms, and apps. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
SimpleRelevance
Series A in 2013
SimpleRelevance Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing a personalization platform for digital marketers. Established in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing customer engagement through personalized and automated marketing across various channels, including emails, digital advertisements, and mobile applications. By leveraging machine learning technology, SimpleRelevance enables businesses to optimize their marketing messages using both internal and external customer data. This approach allows for tailored communications that consider factors such as customer behavior and preferences, resulting in improved conversion rates and return on investment. SimpleRelevance caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as media, finance, and retail. In December 2015, the company was acquired by Rise Interactive, further integrating its innovative technology into the broader marketing solutions offered by its parent company.