Palo Alto Venture Partners

Exactuals, LLC is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2011, the company provides a platform designed to streamline the payment processes for the media and entertainment industry, specifically targeting royalties and residuals. Exactuals enables enterprises to manage complex payments by securely registering payees' data, calculating payments through a proprietary rules engine, and aggregating payment information. Its services include direct deposit payments, tax document management, and centralized identity management, offering real-time transparency and automated workflows. The platform caters to various stakeholders in the music and film industries, including talent, their management, unions, and studios, facilitating the efficient payment of thousands of non-employees within days. As of August 2018, Exactuals operates as a subsidiary of City National Bank.

Demandforce, Inc. is a provider of marketing automation and reputation management solutions primarily serving the dental, medical, spa, salon, automotive, optometry, and veterinary industries. Founded in 2003 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in software-as-a-service applications designed to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth for small businesses. Its flagship product, Demandforce D3, facilitates communication through automated emails, text messaging, and online services, connecting clients to over 18 million end consumers. Key features include appointment reminders, reputation management, targeted email marketing, online scheduling, and referral programs. Demandforce also offers a mobile application that adapts these services for smartphone use. As of February 2016, Demandforce operates as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc.

Bright View Technologies, Inc. is a prominent developer of microstructure-based optical films tailored for the global display industry. The company utilizes patented and proprietary technologies to create unique optical film products that exhibit superior performance characteristics suitable for various display technologies, including Plasma, LCD, Rear Projection, Front Projection, and OLED. In addition to display applications, Bright View's engineered optical devices also serve markets such as lighting and LiDAR, allowing clients to enhance brightness, efficiency, and uniformity in their products.

Ethertronics specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance embedded antennas for various wireless devices. The company provides passive and active Isolated Magnetic Dipole (IMD) antenna systems, which are utilized in applications such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi, defense, aerospace, medical devices, and the Internet of Things. Their patented IMD technology allows for optimized antenna size and performance, making them suitable for a wide range of frequencies while maintaining sensitivity to changes in ground planes and local interference. This flexibility minimizes development costs and time-to-market for original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers globally, as they increasingly rely on Ethertronics to meet their wireless connectivity needs.

AGIS Network, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides resources for the aging and disability communities. Founded in 1998 and based in San Ramon, California, AGIS Network develops online systems designed to connect seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to home and community-based services, caregiving information, and government resources. The company's platform facilitates collaboration among government agencies, service providers, and families in the eldercare sector. Key offerings include AGIS.com, which provides free access to information and local service providers, as well as various technological solutions such as eForms for agency applications and SAMSapp, an app that enhances system functionality. AGIS Network also provides educational resources, articles, and checklists to support families navigating eldercare challenges, along with employee training seminars and communication solutions for the aging workforce.

DVDPlay is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of automated DVD rental kiosks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Campbell, California, DVDPlay's kiosks are designed for high-traffic locations such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants across the United States and Canada. These machines feature a compact design and allow customers to rent DVDs using credit or debit cards, making the process simple and secure. The kiosks are equipped with advanced software that facilitates pricing, promotions, inventory management, and advertising, while also capturing key retail business metrics. As of December 2009, DVDPlay operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corp.

Aspectrics is a cleantech analyzer for biofuels. It develops and manufactures online and remotely deployable industrial monitoring instruments. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and supplying of encoded photometric infrared spectroscopy analyzers which are used in various applications, including biodiesel, bioethanol, edible oils, ambient air monitoring, stack gas analysis, food and beverages, and specialty gases. It manufactures a range of infrared and near-infrared spectrometers for at-line as well as online process-related applications. Its products are based on a patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-IR) and Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy technology. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Pleasanton, California.

Nextance, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2000. It specializes in contract and proposal management solutions that help organizations enhance the standardization, visibility, and control of their critical business documents. The company’s software products cater to various functions, including sales operations, procurement, and intellectual property management. Key features of its offerings include contract and commitment management, automatic notifications, contract status tracking, and contract reviews. In addition to software solutions, Nextance provides a range of services such as business impact assessments, business process consulting, data migration, implementation, training, technical support, and customer program services. As of September 2007, Nextance operates as a subsidiary of Versata Inc.