ONSET Ventures

ONSET Ventures was a private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1984 by David Kelley, Michael Levinthal, and Terry Opdendyk. The firm specialized in early- and later-stage investments, primarily focusing on companies within the information technology and medical technology sectors. Throughout its operation, ONSET Ventures sought to support innovations in various areas, including media, infrastructure software, medical devices, drug delivery, mobile technology, diagnostics, and healthcare. As of November 27, 2023, the firm has dissolved.

Robert Kuhling

General Partner, Managing Director and Member of Investing and Operation staff

Terry Opdendyk

Founder, General Partner and Member of the Investment Team

Beatrice Pezino

Vice President of Finance

133 past transactions

Imanis Data

Series B in 2018
Imanis Data is a San Jose-based company that specializes in subscription-based data availability management solutions for enterprise-scale environments. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Talena, the company offers two primary products: FastFind, a metadata catalog that simplifies Big Data application management across various platforms, and Imanis Data 3.0, a backup and recovery platform designed to detect ransomware attacks early and prevent accidental data loss. These solutions are architected for petabyte-scale datasets and leverage machine learning to minimize risk and reduce costs. As of May 2019, Imanis Data operates as a subsidiary of Cohesity, Inc.

Nok Nok Labs

Series D in 2017
Nok Nok Labs, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing online authentication solutions aimed at enhancing security for organizations. The company offers a range of products, including the Multifactor Authentication Client for both desktop and mobile devices, which leverage existing security features to authenticate users across various applications. Additionally, Nok Nok Labs provides a Multifactor Authentication Server that supports diverse authentication methods and devices, as well as an application SDK designed for FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. The company is committed to transforming online security by enabling end-to-end trust and addressing the complexities of authentication in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a team of seasoned professionals from notable companies, Nok Nok Labs aims to unify and strengthen authentication practices, offering organizations greater flexibility and scalability in their security measures.

Vertos Medical

Venture Round in 2017
Vertos Medical Inc. is a medical device company specializing in minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis, a common spinal condition. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company develops and markets its mild device, which provides an outpatient treatment option that is fluoroscopically guided and does not require implants. This device encompasses a range of instruments including tissue sculptors, surgical clamps, and bone sculpters, allowing physicians to effectively relieve pressure on the spinal nerves and restore mobility with local anesthesia. Vertos Medical’s innovative approach offers patients a less invasive option compared to traditional lumbar decompression surgeries, making significant advancements in spinal healthcare.

Neuronetics

Series G in 2017
Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2003, the company markets the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, which provides an innovative treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. This system employs transcranial magnetic stimulation, utilizing pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic fields to generate electrical currents that target specific brain areas linked to mood regulation. Neuronetics sells its products primarily through a dedicated sales and customer support team, catering to psychiatrists and healthcare providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental health conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

Apama Medical

Series C in 2016
Apama Medical, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in catheter ablation technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Founded in 2009 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers a radiofrequency balloon catheter system designed to enhance the effectiveness of ablation procedures. This innovative system integrates multi-electrode technology, allowing for the delivery of energy in a manner that combines the advantages of both point-by-point and balloon-based ablation techniques. The system features built-in digital cameras, LED lights, and sensing electrodes, which facilitate real-time visualization and assessment of catheter electrode contact during procedures. Apama Medical operates in the rapidly growing electrophysiology market, aiming to improve the detection and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Since October 2017, the company has been a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

Gridstore

Series B in 2016
Gridstore™ is the leader in HyperConverged All-Flash Infrastructure for the Microsoft Cloud-Inspired Data Center. Our customers gain a 10X performance improvement over traditional storage as we put all-flash as close to the workload as possible. They realize 4X lower TCO by consolidation of three layers of infrastructure into one scalable layer built on X86 hardware and 10X less management effort due to less management points and less infrastructure to manage. Gridstore's HyperConverged Appliances include both compute and storage in a single system, and provide external storage and work with any Windows servers and the HyperConverged Appliance, all driven by Gridstore's patented software. Gridstore software architecture delivers native Windows integration, per-VM I/O control, and elastic and independent scaling of resources. Gridstore is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. and its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers.

BAROnova

Series D in 2015
BAROnova, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical-device company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Goleta, California. The company specializes in developing non-surgical, non-pharmacologic devices aimed at inducing weight loss. Its primary product, the TransPyloric Shuttle, is a device that is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using a straightforward endoscopic procedure. This device is designed to enhance the sensation of fullness by causing the stomach to fill up faster and remain full longer, while also delaying gastric emptying. Through its innovative approach, BAROnova seeks to provide patients with effective tools for weight management without the need for surgery.

Polymorph

Series A in 2015
Polymorph is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in monetization infrastructure for modern enterprises. Founded in 2013, Polymorph offers a white-label software-as-a-service platform designed for publishers to optimize revenue while enhancing user experiences. The platform provides a comprehensive ad serving stack, yield optimization tools, and APIs, enabling flexible access to demand through both server-side and self-serve workflows. By facilitating the integration of visually appealing advertisements that blend seamlessly with content, Polymorph empowers publishers and media companies to effectively manage non-standard advertising placements across digital channels. The company's customizable and developer-friendly solutions cater to the specific needs of enterprises looking to monetize their digital assets through advertising.

Adara

Series C in 2015
Adara is a company that provides an online audience targeting platform designed to enhance business planning through actionable insights. By leveraging proprietary data and audience segmentation, Adara offers travel brands and advertisers a comprehensive view of their audience. This enables them to personalize their offerings effectively, aligning with specific consumer buying habits. Through its predictive analytics capabilities, Adara helps brands improve consumer engagement and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Nok Nok Labs

Series C in 2015
Nok Nok Labs, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing online authentication solutions aimed at enhancing security for organizations. The company offers a range of products, including the Multifactor Authentication Client for both desktop and mobile devices, which leverage existing security features to authenticate users across various applications. Additionally, Nok Nok Labs provides a Multifactor Authentication Server that supports diverse authentication methods and devices, as well as an application SDK designed for FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. The company is committed to transforming online security by enabling end-to-end trust and addressing the complexities of authentication in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a team of seasoned professionals from notable companies, Nok Nok Labs aims to unify and strengthen authentication practices, offering organizations greater flexibility and scalability in their security measures.

Imanis Data

Series A in 2015
Imanis Data is a San Jose-based company that specializes in subscription-based data availability management solutions for enterprise-scale environments. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Talena, the company offers two primary products: FastFind, a metadata catalog that simplifies Big Data application management across various platforms, and Imanis Data 3.0, a backup and recovery platform designed to detect ransomware attacks early and prevent accidental data loss. These solutions are architected for petabyte-scale datasets and leverage machine learning to minimize risk and reduce costs. As of May 2019, Imanis Data operates as a subsidiary of Cohesity, Inc.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series G in 2015
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Vidder

Series B in 2015
Vidder is a cybersecurity company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in providing advanced access control solutions to protect high-value networked assets. Founded in 2009, Vidder has developed a unique approach centered around the Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) standard, which aims to mitigate network-based attacks by rendering servers invisible to unauthorized users. The company's custom enterprise software offers pre-authenticated, context-aware secure access to applications, thereby significantly reducing security risks associated with connectivity from unknown devices. Through its managed services, Vidder enables organizations to safeguard their digital environments against evolving cyber threats.

Neuronetics

Series F in 2015
Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2003, the company markets the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, which provides an innovative treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. This system employs transcranial magnetic stimulation, utilizing pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic fields to generate electrical currents that target specific brain areas linked to mood regulation. Neuronetics sells its products primarily through a dedicated sales and customer support team, catering to psychiatrists and healthcare providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental health conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

Apama Medical

Series B in 2015
Apama Medical, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in catheter ablation technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Founded in 2009 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers a radiofrequency balloon catheter system designed to enhance the effectiveness of ablation procedures. This innovative system integrates multi-electrode technology, allowing for the delivery of energy in a manner that combines the advantages of both point-by-point and balloon-based ablation techniques. The system features built-in digital cameras, LED lights, and sensing electrodes, which facilitate real-time visualization and assessment of catheter electrode contact during procedures. Apama Medical operates in the rapidly growing electrophysiology market, aiming to improve the detection and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Since October 2017, the company has been a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

ClariPhy Communications

Venture Round in 2014
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in the development of mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits for optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy offers a range of products, including coherent single-chip transceivers, system-on-chips, and evaluation boards, targeting high-performance optical network applications. Its products are essential for various markets, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures, including metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul networks. The company's technologies are designed to enhance performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency while reducing deployment costs, thereby facilitating the scaling of internet bandwidth across diverse networking environments. ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

Valeritas Holdings

Series D in 2014
Valeritas Holdings, Inc. was a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company offered the V-Go, a wearable insulin delivery device designed for basal-bolus therapy, allowing patients to manage their insulin intake conveniently and discreetly. Valeritas was also working on additional products, including the V-Go Prefill, aimed at simplifying the device-filling process, and V-Go SIM, which would facilitate real-time tracking of dosing utilization. The company marketed its products through third-party wholesalers and medical supply distributors, aiming to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes. However, on June 30, 2020, Valeritas Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to its cessation of operations.

Polymorph

Seed Round in 2014
Polymorph is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in monetization infrastructure for modern enterprises. Founded in 2013, Polymorph offers a white-label software-as-a-service platform designed for publishers to optimize revenue while enhancing user experiences. The platform provides a comprehensive ad serving stack, yield optimization tools, and APIs, enabling flexible access to demand through both server-side and self-serve workflows. By facilitating the integration of visually appealing advertisements that blend seamlessly with content, Polymorph empowers publishers and media companies to effectively manage non-standard advertising placements across digital channels. The company's customizable and developer-friendly solutions cater to the specific needs of enterprises looking to monetize their digital assets through advertising.

Nok Nok Labs

Series B in 2014
Nok Nok Labs, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing online authentication solutions aimed at enhancing security for organizations. The company offers a range of products, including the Multifactor Authentication Client for both desktop and mobile devices, which leverage existing security features to authenticate users across various applications. Additionally, Nok Nok Labs provides a Multifactor Authentication Server that supports diverse authentication methods and devices, as well as an application SDK designed for FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. The company is committed to transforming online security by enabling end-to-end trust and addressing the complexities of authentication in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a team of seasoned professionals from notable companies, Nok Nok Labs aims to unify and strengthen authentication practices, offering organizations greater flexibility and scalability in their security measures.

Gridstore

Series B in 2013
Gridstore™ is the leader in HyperConverged All-Flash Infrastructure for the Microsoft Cloud-Inspired Data Center. Our customers gain a 10X performance improvement over traditional storage as we put all-flash as close to the workload as possible. They realize 4X lower TCO by consolidation of three layers of infrastructure into one scalable layer built on X86 hardware and 10X less management effort due to less management points and less infrastructure to manage. Gridstore's HyperConverged Appliances include both compute and storage in a single system, and provide external storage and work with any Windows servers and the HyperConverged Appliance, all driven by Gridstore's patented software. Gridstore software architecture delivers native Windows integration, per-VM I/O control, and elastic and independent scaling of resources. Gridstore is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. and its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series F in 2013
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Adara

Series B in 2013
Adara is a company that provides an online audience targeting platform designed to enhance business planning through actionable insights. By leveraging proprietary data and audience segmentation, Adara offers travel brands and advertisers a comprehensive view of their audience. This enables them to personalize their offerings effectively, aligning with specific consumer buying habits. Through its predictive analytics capabilities, Adara helps brands improve consumer engagement and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

BAROnova

Series C in 2013
BAROnova, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical-device company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Goleta, California. The company specializes in developing non-surgical, non-pharmacologic devices aimed at inducing weight loss. Its primary product, the TransPyloric Shuttle, is a device that is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using a straightforward endoscopic procedure. This device is designed to enhance the sensation of fullness by causing the stomach to fill up faster and remain full longer, while also delaying gastric emptying. Through its innovative approach, BAROnova seeks to provide patients with effective tools for weight management without the need for surgery.

Nok Nok Labs

Series A in 2013
Nok Nok Labs, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing online authentication solutions aimed at enhancing security for organizations. The company offers a range of products, including the Multifactor Authentication Client for both desktop and mobile devices, which leverage existing security features to authenticate users across various applications. Additionally, Nok Nok Labs provides a Multifactor Authentication Server that supports diverse authentication methods and devices, as well as an application SDK designed for FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. The company is committed to transforming online security by enabling end-to-end trust and addressing the complexities of authentication in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a team of seasoned professionals from notable companies, Nok Nok Labs aims to unify and strengthen authentication practices, offering organizations greater flexibility and scalability in their security measures.

Gridstore

Series A in 2012
Gridstore™ is the leader in HyperConverged All-Flash Infrastructure for the Microsoft Cloud-Inspired Data Center. Our customers gain a 10X performance improvement over traditional storage as we put all-flash as close to the workload as possible. They realize 4X lower TCO by consolidation of three layers of infrastructure into one scalable layer built on X86 hardware and 10X less management effort due to less management points and less infrastructure to manage. Gridstore's HyperConverged Appliances include both compute and storage in a single system, and provide external storage and work with any Windows servers and the HyperConverged Appliance, all driven by Gridstore's patented software. Gridstore software architecture delivers native Windows integration, per-VM I/O control, and elastic and independent scaling of resources. Gridstore is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. and its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers.

Access Closure

Venture Round in 2012
Access Closure, Inc. is a medical device company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2002. The company specializes in developing access site management products focused on vascular closure during interventional and diagnostic procedures. Its primary offering is the Mynx delivery system, a vascular closure device designed to seal arteriotomies using a unique water-soluble and extravascular sealant. This sealant expands within the tissue tract by absorbing blood and subcutaneous fluids, effectively addressing the complexities associated with vascular closure. Access Closure aims to enhance patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in the field of vascular access.

Cloud Cruiser

Series B in 2012
Cloud Cruiser, Inc. is a software company based in San Jose, California, specializing in cloud financial management solutions. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive platform that automates the collection and aggregation of IT costs and revenue across diverse environments, including public clouds, private clouds, and traditional IT settings. Its flagship product, Cloud Cruiser, provides enterprises and service providers with tools to optimize costs and enhance profitability in hybrid cloud environments. The software enables users to achieve clear visibility into their cloud usage and spending through features such as self-service billing, chargeback mechanisms, granular profit and loss analytics, and proactive cost controls. As of January 2017, Cloud Cruiser operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Relievant Medsystems

Series D in 2012
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

Buysight

Series B in 2012
Buysight, formerly known as Permuto, is a technology company specializing in display advertising solutions. Founded by industry veterans from companies like Yahoo!, Doubleclick, and Apple, Buysight aims to bring the effectiveness of search engine marketing to the display advertising realm. The company offers services tailored for both brand and performance advertisers, with its flagship product being ShopperConnect™, an online display advertising network focused on the $205B+ global e-commerce market.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series E in 2012
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Uptake Medical

Series C in 2012
Uptake Medical specializes in developing innovative medical technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company's flagship product, InterVapor™, is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy designed specifically for individuals with severe emphysema. This unique approach leverages the body’s natural healing processes and does not introduce any foreign materials into the lungs. Clinical studies have shown that InterVapor™ can lead to significant improvements in patients' breathing function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life.

Adara

Venture Round in 2012
Adara is a company that provides an online audience targeting platform designed to enhance business planning through actionable insights. By leveraging proprietary data and audience segmentation, Adara offers travel brands and advertisers a comprehensive view of their audience. This enables them to personalize their offerings effectively, aligning with specific consumer buying habits. Through its predictive analytics capabilities, Adara helps brands improve consumer engagement and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

CytoPherx

Series C in 2012
CytoPherx (formerly Nephrion) clinical stage medical device company addressing inflammation-based diseases and conditions. The company’s products are custom configurations of a proprietary selective cytopheresis-based inflammation modulating system.

Flexuspine

Series B in 2011
Flexuspine is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in spinal devices that provide innovative alternatives to traditional lumbar fusion. Established in 2003, it focuses on developing a total spine disc replacement system designed to restore mobility to affected segments of the lumbar spine. Flexuspine's flagship product is a functional spinal unit that comprises both an interbody disc component and a posterior dynamic resistance component, which work together to replicate the natural movement of the spine. By offering these advanced solutions, Flexuspine aims to enhance the quality of life for patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Valeritas Holdings

Series C in 2011
Valeritas Holdings, Inc. was a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company offered the V-Go, a wearable insulin delivery device designed for basal-bolus therapy, allowing patients to manage their insulin intake conveniently and discreetly. Valeritas was also working on additional products, including the V-Go Prefill, aimed at simplifying the device-filling process, and V-Go SIM, which would facilitate real-time tracking of dosing utilization. The company marketed its products through third-party wholesalers and medical supply distributors, aiming to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes. However, on June 30, 2020, Valeritas Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to its cessation of operations.

Sentilla

Series C in 2011
Sentilla is a data center management services provider based in Redwood City, California, specializing in IT intelligence infrastructure. The company develops software that offers comprehensive visibility and analytics for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, allowing businesses to optimize their IT resource utilization and capacity. By focusing on performance analysis, capacity management, cloud migration, and risk mitigation, Sentilla enables enterprises to align their IT capabilities with business needs, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Its solutions are utilized by global enterprises, including cloud service providers and leading telecom companies, helping them enhance infrastructure efficiency and achieve better returns on IT investments.

ClariPhy Communications

Series C in 2011
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in the development of mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits for optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy offers a range of products, including coherent single-chip transceivers, system-on-chips, and evaluation boards, targeting high-performance optical network applications. Its products are essential for various markets, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures, including metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul networks. The company's technologies are designed to enhance performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency while reducing deployment costs, thereby facilitating the scaling of internet bandwidth across diverse networking environments. ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

Neuronetics

Series E in 2011
Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2003, the company markets the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, which provides an innovative treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. This system employs transcranial magnetic stimulation, utilizing pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic fields to generate electrical currents that target specific brain areas linked to mood regulation. Neuronetics sells its products primarily through a dedicated sales and customer support team, catering to psychiatrists and healthcare providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental health conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies

Series E in 2011
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, is a specialty medical device company dedicated to improving vision for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders. The company focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of proprietary implantable ophthalmic devices. Its flagship product, the Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT), is an FDA-approved device designed to enhance vision in patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The IMT is integral to the CentraSight treatment program, which guides patients through diagnosis, surgical evaluation, and postoperative care. VisionCare's mission is to restore visual functionality and improve quality of life for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders, primarily focusing on End-Stage AMD, the leading cause of blindness in older Americans.

SS8 Networks

Series B in 2010
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Vindicia

Series E in 2010
We enrich e-commerce connections and transform them to feel simple and personal anytime, anywhere. If you’re like us, you want more of what you love. At Vindicia, we offer the industry’s #1 failed payment recovery solution. We take the work out of subscriptions, so you can delight your customers, build and retain long-lasting relationships, and maximize recurring revenue and lifetime value. Our payment recovery solution goes far beyond standard authentication tools to automatically resolve up to 50% of declined card transactions. Fueled by two decades of data intelligence and deep payment expertise, we help you launch, scale, engage, delight, and retain your customers. We understand that acquisition is not the end game, and customers are not just rows on your balance sheet. Your customers expect seamless, fresh, and delightful experiences. That’s why we help remove friction and empower you to build and retain long-term customer relationships.

Buysight

Series A in 2010
Buysight, formerly known as Permuto, is a technology company specializing in display advertising solutions. Founded by industry veterans from companies like Yahoo!, Doubleclick, and Apple, Buysight aims to bring the effectiveness of search engine marketing to the display advertising realm. The company offers services tailored for both brand and performance advertisers, with its flagship product being ShopperConnect™, an online display advertising network focused on the $205B+ global e-commerce market.

Uptake Medical

Series B in 2010
Uptake Medical specializes in developing innovative medical technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company's flagship product, InterVapor™, is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy designed specifically for individuals with severe emphysema. This unique approach leverages the body’s natural healing processes and does not introduce any foreign materials into the lungs. Clinical studies have shown that InterVapor™ can lead to significant improvements in patients' breathing function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life.

ClariPhy Communications

Series C in 2010
ClariPhy Communications, Inc. is a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Los Altos, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in the development of mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits for optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy offers a range of products, including coherent single-chip transceivers, system-on-chips, and evaluation boards, targeting high-performance optical network applications. Its products are essential for various markets, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom infrastructures, including metro, long haul, and ultra-long haul networks. The company's technologies are designed to enhance performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency while reducing deployment costs, thereby facilitating the scaling of internet bandwidth across diverse networking environments. ClariPhy operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

Access Closure

Venture Round in 2010
Access Closure, Inc. is a medical device company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2002. The company specializes in developing access site management products focused on vascular closure during interventional and diagnostic procedures. Its primary offering is the Mynx delivery system, a vascular closure device designed to seal arteriotomies using a unique water-soluble and extravascular sealant. This sealant expands within the tissue tract by absorbing blood and subcutaneous fluids, effectively addressing the complexities associated with vascular closure. Access Closure aims to enhance patient outcomes and procedural efficiency in the field of vascular access.

Placecast

Series B in 2010
Placecast is a leading enterprise mobile data management platform that specializes in location-based digital advertising. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Atlanta, New York, and London, Placecast integrates carrier data, location information, and user behavior across devices to provide marketers with deep insights into consumer interactions with places. Its platform enables advertisers to create customized audience segments and execute location-enabled mobile ad campaigns. Placecast has developed over 400 million unique mobile user profiles, leveraging billions of mobile data attributes. The company has served prominent global enterprises, including Rogers, AT&T, Discover, Visa, and O2 Telefonica, while also assisting brands like Starbucks, Gap, JetBlue, and Subway in delivering relevant and personalized mobile experiences to their audiences.

Vertos Medical

Series D in 2010
Vertos Medical Inc. is a medical device company specializing in minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis, a common spinal condition. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company develops and markets its mild device, which provides an outpatient treatment option that is fluoroscopically guided and does not require implants. This device encompasses a range of instruments including tissue sculptors, surgical clamps, and bone sculpters, allowing physicians to effectively relieve pressure on the spinal nerves and restore mobility with local anesthesia. Vertos Medical’s innovative approach offers patients a less invasive option compared to traditional lumbar decompression surgeries, making significant advancements in spinal healthcare.

Pancetera Software

Series A in 2009
Pancetera Software specializes in system and storage management solutions tailored for virtualized server environments. By offering a virtual appliance designed to minimize storage complexity and costs, Pancetera enhances performance and reduces resource contention in virtual settings. The company's innovative approach leads to a lower cost per virtual machine while simplifying data protection and management. Established by a team of former executives from Data Domain, Legato, and Thinstall, Pancetera is committed to addressing the challenges of data management in virtual environments.

Placecast

Series B in 2009
Placecast is a leading enterprise mobile data management platform that specializes in location-based digital advertising. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Atlanta, New York, and London, Placecast integrates carrier data, location information, and user behavior across devices to provide marketers with deep insights into consumer interactions with places. Its platform enables advertisers to create customized audience segments and execute location-enabled mobile ad campaigns. Placecast has developed over 400 million unique mobile user profiles, leveraging billions of mobile data attributes. The company has served prominent global enterprises, including Rogers, AT&T, Discover, Visa, and O2 Telefonica, while also assisting brands like Starbucks, Gap, JetBlue, and Subway in delivering relevant and personalized mobile experiences to their audiences.

Neuronetics

Series D in 2009
Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2003, the company markets the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, which provides an innovative treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. This system employs transcranial magnetic stimulation, utilizing pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic fields to generate electrical currents that target specific brain areas linked to mood regulation. Neuronetics sells its products primarily through a dedicated sales and customer support team, catering to psychiatrists and healthcare providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental health conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

Brilliant Telecommunications

Venture Round in 2009
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

PacketMotion

Series C in 2009
PacketMotion, Inc. is a company that specializes in security investigations, alerting, and reporting solutions designed for enterprises to monitor user activity within their networks. The firm offers the PacketSentry appliance, a robust security system that tracks user behavior across server and application platforms. Additionally, PacketMotion provides a virtual segmentation solution to help organizations meet compliance mandates, particularly those related to payment card industry data security standards. The company's services include installation, training, and custom solutions, all aimed at enhancing insider awareness, threat management, compliance reporting, and the protection of sensitive data. Headquartered in San Jose, California, PacketMotion primarily serves IT and security professionals in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2002, the company is dedicated to improving network activity monitoring and access control management for its clients.

Truviso

Venture Round in 2009
Truviso is a provider of data analytics software designed to offer network-driven businesses immediate insights into their operations through the continuous analysis of live production data. Its solutions address the limitations of traditional data warehouse and business intelligence systems, which often fail to deliver timely and actionable information in the face of rapidly increasing data volumes. Truviso's software enables users to combine current and historical data in real time, ensuring accurate visibility and actionable insights for marketing, sales, and operations teams, as well as for partners and customers. By facilitating visibility and action across diverse systems, Truviso empowers organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Vindicia

Series D in 2009
We enrich e-commerce connections and transform them to feel simple and personal anytime, anywhere. If you’re like us, you want more of what you love. At Vindicia, we offer the industry’s #1 failed payment recovery solution. We take the work out of subscriptions, so you can delight your customers, build and retain long-lasting relationships, and maximize recurring revenue and lifetime value. Our payment recovery solution goes far beyond standard authentication tools to automatically resolve up to 50% of declined card transactions. Fueled by two decades of data intelligence and deep payment expertise, we help you launch, scale, engage, delight, and retain your customers. We understand that acquisition is not the end game, and customers are not just rows on your balance sheet. Your customers expect seamless, fresh, and delightful experiences. That’s why we help remove friction and empower you to build and retain long-term customer relationships.

Relievant Medsystems

Series C in 2009
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

SS8 Networks

Venture Round in 2009
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Apieron

Series D in 2009
Apieron is a medical technology company that specializes in developing non-invasive monitoring devices for asthma management. The company's flagship product measures exhaled nitric oxide (eNO), a biomarker associated with airway inflammation, providing valuable insights for the management of asthmatic conditions. Currently, Apieron's device has received clearance from the FDA but is restricted for use within a physician's office setting. By offering a reliable method for tracking asthma-related metrics, Apieron aims to enhance patient care and support healthcare providers in effectively managing respiratory health.

Sadra Medical

Series C in 2009
Sadra Medical is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for treating aortic valve disease, focusing on minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgical valve replacement. The company aims to improve patient care and expand treatment options for a broader range of patients by reducing the risks and morbidity associated with open-heart surgery. Sadra Medical's key product is the Lotus valve, a bovine tissue tri-leaflet bioprosthetic aortic valve supported by a nitinol stent structure, along with the Lotus delivery catheter designed for precise placement of the valve. As a subsidiary of Boston Scientific, Sadra Medical addresses a significant unmet clinical need, as only a small percentage of the estimated 3 million people in the U.S. with aortic valve stenosis receive treatment through current standard procedures.

Mixercast

Series C in 2009
Mixercast allowed users to create embeddable slide show widgets. Users could mix together both personal and licensed content into their slide show.

Vidder

Series A in 2009
Vidder is a cybersecurity company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in providing advanced access control solutions to protect high-value networked assets. Founded in 2009, Vidder has developed a unique approach centered around the Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) standard, which aims to mitigate network-based attacks by rendering servers invisible to unauthorized users. The company's custom enterprise software offers pre-authenticated, context-aware secure access to applications, thereby significantly reducing security risks associated with connectivity from unknown devices. Through its managed services, Vidder enables organizations to safeguard their digital environments against evolving cyber threats.

NetSeer

Venture Round in 2009
NetSeer, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in concept-based advertising solutions for advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, the company has developed an innovative platform that utilizes a concept-matching engine to decode user intent and enhance ad targeting. This technology allows for the placement of relevant advertisements that align with web page content, improving both engagement and profitability. Key offerings include ConceptGraph, which serves as an intent engine with built-in brand safety features; NetSeer BRAND, which curates brand-safe content into custom programmatic channels; and NetSeer RESPONSE, which provides insights and optimizations to enhance campaign performance. Additionally, the company offers tools like NetSeer ConceptLinks and InImageLinks, which facilitate monetization through relevant links and in-image advertising, respectively. NetSeer has also formed strategic partnerships to further enhance its service offerings. As of early 2017, NetSeer operates as a subsidiary of Inuvo, Inc.

Sentilla

Series B in 2009
Sentilla is a data center management services provider based in Redwood City, California, specializing in IT intelligence infrastructure. The company develops software that offers comprehensive visibility and analytics for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, allowing businesses to optimize their IT resource utilization and capacity. By focusing on performance analysis, capacity management, cloud migration, and risk mitigation, Sentilla enables enterprises to align their IT capabilities with business needs, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Its solutions are utilized by global enterprises, including cloud service providers and leading telecom companies, helping them enhance infrastructure efficiency and achieve better returns on IT investments.

Hotspur Technologies

Series A in 2008
Hotspur Technologies is a prominent developer of catheter-based technologies designed to restore blood flow in patients with obstructed vessels. The company's innovative products utilize advanced technology to facilitate more efficient and less invasive procedures for opening blood vessels. By focusing on improving patient outcomes through its unique solutions, Hotspur Technologies aims to address critical challenges in vascular health.

Buysight

Series A in 2008
Buysight, formerly known as Permuto, is a technology company specializing in display advertising solutions. Founded by industry veterans from companies like Yahoo!, Doubleclick, and Apple, Buysight aims to bring the effectiveness of search engine marketing to the display advertising realm. The company offers services tailored for both brand and performance advertisers, with its flagship product being ShopperConnect™, an online display advertising network focused on the $205B+ global e-commerce market.

BAROnova

Series B in 2008
BAROnova, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical-device company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Goleta, California. The company specializes in developing non-surgical, non-pharmacologic devices aimed at inducing weight loss. Its primary product, the TransPyloric Shuttle, is a device that is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using a straightforward endoscopic procedure. This device is designed to enhance the sensation of fullness by causing the stomach to fill up faster and remain full longer, while also delaying gastric emptying. Through its innovative approach, BAROnova seeks to provide patients with effective tools for weight management without the need for surgery.

Valeritas Holdings

Series A in 2008
Valeritas Holdings, Inc. was a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company offered the V-Go, a wearable insulin delivery device designed for basal-bolus therapy, allowing patients to manage their insulin intake conveniently and discreetly. Valeritas was also working on additional products, including the V-Go Prefill, aimed at simplifying the device-filling process, and V-Go SIM, which would facilitate real-time tracking of dosing utilization. The company marketed its products through third-party wholesalers and medical supply distributors, aiming to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes. However, on June 30, 2020, Valeritas Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to its cessation of operations.

Brilliant Telecommunications

Series B in 2008
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

XORP

Series A in 2008
XORP is an open source internet protocol routing software.

Arcot Systems

Series B in 2008
Arcot Systems, Inc. specializes in authentication and digital signing solutions aimed at protecting and verifying the digital identities of cardholders and merchants. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a technology center in Bangalore, India, the company offers a variety of services, including consumer portal protection, FFIEC compliance, identity management, Internet threat protection, SAFE biopharmaceutical compliance, and VPN authentication. Its key products include TransFort for Issuers and Merchants, RiskFort for real-time fraud prevention, WebFort and ArcotID for software-based authentication, A-OK On-Demand for secure authentication processes, and SignFort to streamline document signing and approval. Arcot Systems serves financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and e-commerce platforms, helping them combat online fraud and identity theft.

NovaSys

Venture Round in 2008
NovaSys Health is a prominent provider of managed healthcare services, operating one of the largest health plans in Arkansas. With approximately 11,000 contracted providers in the region and over 4,300 in Arkansas, the company emphasizes strong relationships with healthcare providers. It offers a range of health plans and related services, including customized solutions, provider relations, and eligibility and billing administration, catering to a diverse network of hospitals, physicians, and ancillary providers.

NOVASYS MEDICAL

Series D in 2008
$25 million in Series C preferred stock financing. The financing will be used to ramp up operations and prepare for sales and marketing in anticipation of the company commercializing its first product, the Novasys Micro-remodeling™ System. The system, which is designed to treat female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), has received the CE Mark for use in the European Union and is pending FDA marketing clearance for sale in the United States. Novasys Medical Inc is testing a new, non-incisional, transurethral treatment which requires no visualization of the treatment site (neither cystoscopy nor fluoroscopy), being guided by familiar balloon palpation (similar to a Foley catheter). In addition, the Novasys Micro-remodeling™ System incorporates numerous, automatic safety features making the treatment process very easy to learn and use. The treatment does not require general anesthesia and is performed in the outpatient or office setting. Not only is the treatment rapid (less than 10 minutes), but patients immediately return to virtually all activities. As there are no incisions, no wound care or dressing changes are required.

Obopay

Series D in 2008
Obopay is a mobile payment service provider that enables consumers and businesses to conduct financial transactions using their mobile phones. The company offers a mobile application, text message capabilities, and mobile web access, allowing users to purchase, pay, and transfer money seamlessly. Obopay's services are compatible with any mobile phone and carrier in the United States, and its prepaid MasterCard can be used at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. The company has established partnerships with several financial and telecommunications entities, enhancing its service offerings. Additionally, Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India, which began operations in March 2008 and has formed partnerships with local banks and telecom providers to extend its reach in the Indian market.

CardioMind

Venture Round in 2008
CardioMind, Inc. Inc manufactures therapeutic devices for cardiovascular diseases. The company also offers stent delivery systems, which are designed for use in lesion applications, as well as for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery diseases. In addition, it provides invasive endovascular medical devices for treating neurological and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series D in 2008
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Aragon Surgical

Series B in 2008
Aragon Surgical, Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2005, focused on creating innovative surgical products aimed at enhancing patient safety and reducing operative time. The company collaborates with various surgeons to identify opportunities for improving surgical performance. Its product line includes surgical instruments and implants specifically designed to assist gynecologic surgeons, general surgeons, and surgical specialists in performing both laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. Through its commitment to advancing surgical techniques, Aragon Surgical seeks to contribute to improved outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike.

Mixercast

Series B in 2008
Mixercast allowed users to create embeddable slide show widgets. Users could mix together both personal and licensed content into their slide show.

SquareOne

Series C in 2007
SquareOne is a content creation platform designed to support established personalities and content creators in the gaming industry. The company understands the unique needs of its partners and offers tailored assistance that emphasizes high-quality service over a broad reach. By providing professional support in areas such as revenue opportunities, brand growth, and technical guidance, SquareOne enables creators to thrive in a competitive landscape. The focus on individualized support helps creators to continue their growth and success in the gaming sector.

PacketMotion

Series C in 2007
PacketMotion, Inc. is a company that specializes in security investigations, alerting, and reporting solutions designed for enterprises to monitor user activity within their networks. The firm offers the PacketSentry appliance, a robust security system that tracks user behavior across server and application platforms. Additionally, PacketMotion provides a virtual segmentation solution to help organizations meet compliance mandates, particularly those related to payment card industry data security standards. The company's services include installation, training, and custom solutions, all aimed at enhancing insider awareness, threat management, compliance reporting, and the protection of sensitive data. Headquartered in San Jose, California, PacketMotion primarily serves IT and security professionals in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2002, the company is dedicated to improving network activity monitoring and access control management for its clients.

CardioMind

Series C in 2007
CardioMind, Inc. Inc manufactures therapeutic devices for cardiovascular diseases. The company also offers stent delivery systems, which are designed for use in lesion applications, as well as for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery diseases. In addition, it provides invasive endovascular medical devices for treating neurological and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Arcot Systems

Venture Round in 2007
Arcot Systems, Inc. specializes in authentication and digital signing solutions aimed at protecting and verifying the digital identities of cardholders and merchants. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a technology center in Bangalore, India, the company offers a variety of services, including consumer portal protection, FFIEC compliance, identity management, Internet threat protection, SAFE biopharmaceutical compliance, and VPN authentication. Its key products include TransFort for Issuers and Merchants, RiskFort for real-time fraud prevention, WebFort and ArcotID for software-based authentication, A-OK On-Demand for secure authentication processes, and SignFort to streamline document signing and approval. Arcot Systems serves financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and e-commerce platforms, helping them combat online fraud and identity theft.

Pegasus Biologics

Series C in 2007
Pegasus Biologics, Inc. engages in manufacturing, developing, and marketing bioimplants for soft tissue repair and wound care for diabetic ulcers. Its products include OrthADAPT Bioimplant, which is an organized tissue scaffold that used for the repair and reinforcement of soft tissues, such as tendons and ligaments; and Unite Biomatrix, which is an enzyme resistant collagen scaffold that allows for suture retention and intrinsic strength. The company serves orthopedics, sports medicine, neurosurgical, and spine applications. Pegasus Biologics, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Irvine, California. As of July 17, 2009, Pegasus Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies Inc.

SquareOne

Series C in 2007
SquareOne is a content creation platform designed to support established personalities and content creators in the gaming industry. The company understands the unique needs of its partners and offers tailored assistance that emphasizes high-quality service over a broad reach. By providing professional support in areas such as revenue opportunities, brand growth, and technical guidance, SquareOne enables creators to thrive in a competitive landscape. The focus on individualized support helps creators to continue their growth and success in the gaming sector.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series C in 2007
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Brilliant Telecommunications

Series A in 2007
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

Sadra Medical

Series B in 2006
Sadra Medical is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for treating aortic valve disease, focusing on minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgical valve replacement. The company aims to improve patient care and expand treatment options for a broader range of patients by reducing the risks and morbidity associated with open-heart surgery. Sadra Medical's key product is the Lotus valve, a bovine tissue tri-leaflet bioprosthetic aortic valve supported by a nitinol stent structure, along with the Lotus delivery catheter designed for precise placement of the valve. As a subsidiary of Boston Scientific, Sadra Medical addresses a significant unmet clinical need, as only a small percentage of the estimated 3 million people in the U.S. with aortic valve stenosis receive treatment through current standard procedures.

Sentilla

Series A in 2006
Sentilla is a data center management services provider based in Redwood City, California, specializing in IT intelligence infrastructure. The company develops software that offers comprehensive visibility and analytics for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, allowing businesses to optimize their IT resource utilization and capacity. By focusing on performance analysis, capacity management, cloud migration, and risk mitigation, Sentilla enables enterprises to align their IT capabilities with business needs, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Its solutions are utilized by global enterprises, including cloud service providers and leading telecom companies, helping them enhance infrastructure efficiency and achieve better returns on IT investments.

Relievant Medsystems

Series B in 2006
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

AirPlay Network

Series B in 2006
AirPlay creates and produces games that allow consumers to use their cell phones to play along with their favorite television programs. Merging 110 million US television households with 200 million mobile handsets, AirPlay offers consumers a fun and unique way to interact with live television while competing against their friends, family or a national television audience. For its wireless and television industry partners, AirPlay offers a proprietary platform and service infrastructure which enables incremental revenue streams without partner capital investment

PacketMotion

Series B in 2006
PacketMotion, Inc. is a company that specializes in security investigations, alerting, and reporting solutions designed for enterprises to monitor user activity within their networks. The firm offers the PacketSentry appliance, a robust security system that tracks user behavior across server and application platforms. Additionally, PacketMotion provides a virtual segmentation solution to help organizations meet compliance mandates, particularly those related to payment card industry data security standards. The company's services include installation, training, and custom solutions, all aimed at enhancing insider awareness, threat management, compliance reporting, and the protection of sensitive data. Headquartered in San Jose, California, PacketMotion primarily serves IT and security professionals in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2002, the company is dedicated to improving network activity monitoring and access control management for its clients.

Obopay

Series B in 2006
Obopay is a mobile payment service provider that enables consumers and businesses to conduct financial transactions using their mobile phones. The company offers a mobile application, text message capabilities, and mobile web access, allowing users to purchase, pay, and transfer money seamlessly. Obopay's services are compatible with any mobile phone and carrier in the United States, and its prepaid MasterCard can be used at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. The company has established partnerships with several financial and telecommunications entities, enhancing its service offerings. Additionally, Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India, which began operations in March 2008 and has formed partnerships with local banks and telecom providers to extend its reach in the Indian market.

Neuronetics

Series C in 2006
Neuronetics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric disorders. Founded in 2003, the company markets the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, which provides an innovative treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. This system employs transcranial magnetic stimulation, utilizing pulsed, MRI-strength magnetic fields to generate electrical currents that target specific brain areas linked to mood regulation. Neuronetics sells its products primarily through a dedicated sales and customer support team, catering to psychiatrists and healthcare providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental health conditions through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

SS8 Networks

Series A in 2006
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Uptake Medical

Series A in 2006
Uptake Medical specializes in developing innovative medical technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company's flagship product, InterVapor™, is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy designed specifically for individuals with severe emphysema. This unique approach leverages the body’s natural healing processes and does not introduce any foreign materials into the lungs. Clinical studies have shown that InterVapor™ can lead to significant improvements in patients' breathing function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life.

Nextance

Series E in 2006
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.

Obopay

Series A in 2006
Obopay is a mobile payment service provider that enables consumers and businesses to conduct financial transactions using their mobile phones. The company offers a mobile application, text message capabilities, and mobile web access, allowing users to purchase, pay, and transfer money seamlessly. Obopay's services are compatible with any mobile phone and carrier in the United States, and its prepaid MasterCard can be used at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. The company has established partnerships with several financial and telecommunications entities, enhancing its service offerings. Additionally, Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India, which began operations in March 2008 and has formed partnerships with local banks and telecom providers to extend its reach in the Indian market.

Invarium

Series B in 2006
Invarium, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in providing advanced patterning synthesis solutions for the semiconductor industry. Established in 2003, Invarium focuses on enhancing pattern accuracy on silicon for integrated circuit (IC) designs, particularly for sub-90-nanometer technologies. The company's flagship product, DimensionPPC, accelerates time-to-volume production, thereby assisting IC designers and manufacturers in achieving improved layout printability. Invarium operates as a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., further extending its capabilities and reach within the semiconductor sector.

VM Discovery

Series B in 2006
VM Discovery, Inc. is a drug design and discovery company based in Fremont, California, established in 2001. The company specializes in drug design and optimization services that enable clients to identify multi-property optimized drug candidates. VM Discovery employs advanced technology for comprehensive parallel multi-property and activity modeling, optimization, and virtual screening, which facilitates the selection of new and improved small molecule drug candidates with balanced potency. This innovative approach allows pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to efficiently develop medicines while minimizing resource expenditure. Additionally, VM Discovery collaborates with various pharmaceutical and biotech firms in the United States and Asia to provide internally optimized drug candidates, enhancing its contributions to the drug development process.

BAROnova

Series A in 2006
BAROnova, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical-device company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Goleta, California. The company specializes in developing non-surgical, non-pharmacologic devices aimed at inducing weight loss. Its primary product, the TransPyloric Shuttle, is a device that is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using a straightforward endoscopic procedure. This device is designed to enhance the sensation of fullness by causing the stomach to fill up faster and remain full longer, while also delaying gastric emptying. Through its innovative approach, BAROnova seeks to provide patients with effective tools for weight management without the need for surgery.

Securent

Series A in 2006
Securent, Inc. is a provider of application entitlement management solutions based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in the United States and Hyderabad, India. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in its Entitlement Management Solution (EMS), which is based on XACML standards. This solution enables organizations to centrally configure, control, view, and audit fine-grained access policies for sensitive applications and data across various repositories and access channels. Securent's products are designed for enterprises and government agencies that require stringent control over access to confidential information, such as customer data, employee records, product plans, and financial statements. As of November 2007, Securent operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Oculir

Series A in 2005
Oculir develops non-invasive glucose meter that measures glucose from the conjunctiva of the eye.
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