Runway Software
Seed Round in 2021
Runway Software specializes in developing a set of next-generation enterprise security tools.
KeyCaliber
Seed Round in 2021
KeyCaliber offers a cybersecurity platform focused on cyber resilience and exposure management. The platform automatically identifies the organization’s Minimum Viable Company, i.e., the core cyber assets and applications required to operate during a cyber attack or IT outage. It uses machine learning to analyze existing security logs and telemetry, assigning importance scores to assets without relying on manual interviews, software agents, network scanners, or switch port analyzers. By highlighting essential systems and applications, the solution helps organizations prioritize resources and harden exposure to threats, enabling continuous operation and faster recovery.
Clocr
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clocr is a leading provider of digital legacy and emergency planning software designed for both consumers and businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that allows users to securely store essential documents and information, facilitating the legal transfer of digital assets. Clocr’s services include a digital safety deposit box equipped with encryption and security features, as well as tools for managing estate planning, creating online wills, and executing necessary documents. This platform enables users to organize vital information into secure vaults that can be accessed by designated nominees in the event of an emergency or death, all at a fixed lifetime price.
BarTrack
Seed Round in 2019
BarTrack designs and manufactures sensor-enabled smart taps and related hardware for draft beer systems. Its platform uses beverage sensors to monitor draft conditions, including keg levels, pressures, and temperatures, and to alert users to anomalies. The plug-and-play sensors integrate with existing systems to provide real-time visibility into inventory and costs, helping bar owners, managers, and staff standardize beer quality, reduce waste from over-pouring and foam, and automate beverage costs to improve profitability. BarTrack serves bars, breweries, restaurants, and stadiums with an integrated management toolkit that delivers actionable insights while minimizing time spent on inventory and operations.
Arista NDR
Venture Round in 2017
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.
Falls Church Distillers
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Falls Church Distillers is a licensed distillery located in Virginia that produces a variety of spirits, including straight bourbon, traditional gin, citrus-infused gin, pineapple-flavored gin, and both regular and pepper vodka. This family-operated business spans 3,400 square feet and features a unique on-premise store where patrons can purchase their spirits directly. In addition to their distilled products, Falls Church Distillers offers a selection of local beers and Italian wines, complemented by a menu of small plates such as antipasti, bruschetta, panini sandwiches, and honey mascarpone fig gelato, providing a well-rounded experience for visitors.
Dark Cubed
Seed Round in 2017
Dark Cubed brings security to the more than 99% of companies that do not have the resources to implement security today. Our SaaS solution augments existing firewalls to provide enterprise-grade security capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity of other solutions. We partner with MSPs and service providers to secure their customer base, increase revenue, and capture new customers.
GroupSense
Seed Round in 2016
GroupSense is a provider of cyber intelligence and reconnaissance services, specializing in threat detection and brand protection for organizations. The company offers a range of services, including ALLYRECON, which focuses on identifying and eliminating threats from third parties, and BrandRecon, aimed at safeguarding corporate brands against technology attacks, fraud, and counterfeit activities. Additionally, GroupSense provides DARKRECON for proactive threat hunting and VIPRECON to monitor and protect executives and their networks from exposure and threats. By delivering early warnings, in-depth analysis, and actionable recommendations, GroupSense assists businesses in enhancing their security measures and optimizing their investments in security technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company has evolved from its original name, Scatter, Inc., and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings. GroupSense aims to revolutionize the delivery of cyber intelligence for mid- to large-sized enterprises and government entities, ensuring the protection of critical assets and information.
uSTADIUM
Convertible Note in 2016
uSTADIUM is a platform that rewards fans for creating quality content and correctly predicting outcomes. We found an opportunity to leverage the competitive makeup of fans and their innate desire to be correct. Fans use social media to create content, but there is no incentive, and betting apps to make money, but they are intimidating for most. uSTADIUM is the first platform to merge social and betting realms successfully.
Efflux Systems
Seed Round in 2016
Efflux Systems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Millersville, Maryland, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing advanced cyber security solutions, notably through its Threat Discovery System, which equips network defenders with an integrated toolset to automate threat discovery processes. The platform is designed to simplify and automate traditionally manual analytics, enabling the detection of lateral movement on networks and facilitating near real-time analysis of threat activity. In 2017, Efflux Systems became a subsidiary of Arbor Networks, further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity domain.
Actev Motors
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Actev Motors specializes in developing electric vehicles, initially focusing on kids' go-karts. Their products are designed to be smart, modular, and controlled via smartphone applications for safety and affordability.
StealthWorker
Seed Round in 2016
Stealth Worker, Inc. is a recruitment platform that connects businesses with part-time cybersecurity professionals, including freelancers specializing in information security, sales engineering, and penetration testing. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a flexible hiring model, allowing clients to engage contractors for projects or long-term roles ranging from 5 to 40 hours per week. Stealth Worker provides a range of services, including penetration testing, implementation engineering, technical writing, network monitoring, and compliance and auditing. By facilitating the hiring of experienced cybersecurity experts, Stealth Worker aims to meet the growing demand for specialized skills in the cybersecurity sector, both in the United States and internationally.
CityVest
Convertible Note in 2016
CityVest is an online marketplace connecting accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate investments. It streamlines the investment process, enabling individuals to invest as little as $10,000 in high-return deals targeting a preferred return of 7% to 10% and IRR of 15% to 25%. CityVest also facilitates efficient capital raising for sponsors by reducing time and fees.
Rumi Spice
Seed Round in 2015
Rumi Spice is a spice company that directly sources saffron and other spices from Afghan farmers and sells them to customers through online channels. It focuses on ethical, socially responsible sourcing and aims to empower Afghan farmers, particularly women, while supporting sustainable rural development. The company reinvests profits to build agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure to strengthen the Afghan spice supply chain and create employment opportunities, helping to revitalize traditional spice trade and foster cultural connections through food.
Privateer Holdings
Series B in 2015
Founded in 2011, Privateer Holdings is a private equity firm specializing in investments within the legal cannabis sector. It aims to build global brands that lead and define this emerging industry.
AgentHero
Angel Round in 2015
AgentHero, Inc. operates an online home search platform specifically designed to assist military families. Founded in 2014 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company helps military personnel research new locations and manage their long-distance rentals, facilitating their transition during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. AgentHero connects users with a network of REALTORS® who are veterans or military spouses, offering rental property support and homebuying consultancy services. The company emphasizes a commitment to honesty and integrity that reflects the values upheld by military service members, ensuring that clients receive exceptional support throughout the home buying and selling process. This focus on service distinguishes AgentHero from traditional real estate brokerages, as it collaborates with agents across various firms to provide clients with the best possible real estate resources.
PeerNova develops a blockchain-based distributed ledger technology solution that ensures data immutability and integrity for use in securities exchanges and financial services. Its platform enables financial institutions to manage data, address reconciliation challenges, and enhance compliance. Founded in 2013, PeerNova is headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in New York, London, Beijing, São Paulo, and Belarus.
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.
InAuth, Inc. is a digital device intelligence company specializing in data-driven authentication and fraud detection solutions. Based in Venice, California, the company offers advanced mobile and browser security technologies, including persistent and dynamic device identifiers, deep location analytics, and malware detection services. InAuth's comprehensive risk and decision engine assesses device data to identify potential fraud attributes and implement rules for effective fraud management. Additionally, the firm provides mobile commerce solutions that ensure the integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions for various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and government. Since its incorporation in 2013, InAuth has aimed to enhance the security of digital channels, enabling organizations to mitigate risks and streamline user experiences in an increasingly digital landscape. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of American Express Company.
Patriapps
Angel Round in 2014
lettrs is a social messaging app that enables users to share signed, translated, and networked mobile-to-mobile letters. It was launched by Drew Bartkiewicz and Araceli Bartkiewicz in Brooklyn, New York.
RideScout
Convertible Note in 2014
RideScout is a technology platform based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Washington, DC. It offers a free mobile application for iOS and Android that aggregates various ground transportation options, including public transit, taxis, rideshares, bike shares, carpools, and parking solutions. By allowing users to search and compare these options in real-time, RideScout aims to replicate the convenience and flexibility of car ownership. The platform is designed to provide a comprehensive view of available transportation methods, making it easier for individuals to make informed decisions about their travel needs. Often referred to as the Kayak of ground transportation, RideScout enhances urban mobility by consolidating diverse transit options into a single, user-friendly interface.
HUMAN
Convertible Note in 2014
HUMAN is a cybersecurity company focused on safeguarding enterprises from bot attacks, thereby enhancing digital experiences for genuine users. The company employs its advanced Human Verification Engine to protect applications, APIs, and digital media from malicious bot activity, which can lead to significant financial losses and degrade user experience. HUMAN verifies over 10 trillion interactions weekly for major companies and internet platforms, ensuring that digital engagements are legitimate. Its solutions cover a range of sectors, including advertising, publishing, and enterprise, addressing various threats such as automated fraud, data scraping, and account takeovers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., London, and Victoria, HUMAN continues to innovate in the field of online security.
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.
ThreatGRID
Seed Round in 2012
ThreatGRID operates a cloud-based malware analysis and threat intelligence platform that empowers security teams to defend against advanced cyber attacks. It securely crowdsources large volumes of malware, performs advanced analysis in the cloud, and identifies key behavioral indicators for near real-time remediation. The platform provides continuous real-time threat intelligence enriched by global and historical context, helping prevent future attacks. ThreatGRID's API simplifies integration with other security products, maximizing existing investments.