Accelerate Venture Partners

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Quinn Robertson

Senior Associate

24 past transactions

Transportant

Series B in 2022
Transportant, Inc. designs and develops software tools for school bus services providing mobile application. The products include MyBusHopper, an application that assists parents and students to catch bus and get updates; Smart Bus that provides technical support to drivers and students; and Fleet Dashboard, a tool used by school administrators for tracking and locating bus. Transportant, Inc. company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Shawnee, Kansas.

GREENFIELD

Venture Round in 2022
Greenfield Robotics is provides robotics for row crops.

Spinal Simplicity

Series D in 2022
Spinal Simplicity, LLC is a medical device company based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in the design and development of percutaneously inserted interspinous inter-laminar fusion devices aimed at treating various spinal disorders. Founded in 2008, the company offers its flagship product, Minuteman, which targets conditions such as spondylolisthesis, central and foraminal lumbar stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. Spinal Simplicity's innovative products are distributed through a network of distributors, primarily serving customers in the European Union. The company focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions to improve patient outcomes in spinal and orthopedic treatments.

Transportant

Debt Financing in 2022
Transportant, Inc. designs and develops software tools for school bus services providing mobile application. The products include MyBusHopper, an application that assists parents and students to catch bus and get updates; Smart Bus that provides technical support to drivers and students; and Fleet Dashboard, a tool used by school administrators for tracking and locating bus. Transportant, Inc. company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Shawnee, Kansas.

Artio Medical

Venture Round in 2022
Artio Medical develops endovascular medical devices for the embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. The company's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms and other target vessel segments using an over-the-wire microcatheter platform. These products enable physicians to perform better, faster, and safer vascular occlusion procedures. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Transportant

Series A in 2021
Transportant, Inc. designs and develops software tools for school bus services providing mobile application. The products include MyBusHopper, an application that assists parents and students to catch bus and get updates; Smart Bus that provides technical support to drivers and students; and Fleet Dashboard, a tool used by school administrators for tracking and locating bus. Transportant, Inc. company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Shawnee, Kansas.

WorkTorch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
QuickHire is a social hiring resource that will allow employers to connect with entry level candidates. Employers are able to search by degree, education, and skill sets to find a candidate that meets their needs.

Spinal Simplicity

Series D in 2021
Spinal Simplicity, LLC is a medical device company based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in the design and development of percutaneously inserted interspinous inter-laminar fusion devices aimed at treating various spinal disorders. Founded in 2008, the company offers its flagship product, Minuteman, which targets conditions such as spondylolisthesis, central and foraminal lumbar stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. Spinal Simplicity's innovative products are distributed through a network of distributors, primarily serving customers in the European Union. The company focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions to improve patient outcomes in spinal and orthopedic treatments.

Artio Medical

Venture Round in 2021
Artio Medical develops endovascular medical devices for the embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. The company's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms and other target vessel segments using an over-the-wire microcatheter platform. These products enable physicians to perform better, faster, and safer vascular occlusion procedures. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Tile Five

Seed Round in 2021
Tile Five is is currently operating in Stealth mode.

Bellwethr

Seed Round in 2020
Bellwethr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer decision optimization through its innovative platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wamego, Kansas, Bellwethr aims to enhance customer retention and lifetime value by automating personalized, next-best actions during critical events in the customer journey. The platform is designed to be accessible to users regardless of their technical expertise, promoting the idea that AI and machine learning should be available to everyone. By focusing on data utilization, Bellwethr assists businesses in attracting new leads and retaining existing customers, ultimately optimizing processes throughout the customer lifecycle.

Spinal Simplicity

Series D in 2020
Spinal Simplicity, LLC is a medical device company based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in the design and development of percutaneously inserted interspinous inter-laminar fusion devices aimed at treating various spinal disorders. Founded in 2008, the company offers its flagship product, Minuteman, which targets conditions such as spondylolisthesis, central and foraminal lumbar stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. Spinal Simplicity's innovative products are distributed through a network of distributors, primarily serving customers in the European Union. The company focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions to improve patient outcomes in spinal and orthopedic treatments.

Ten-Nine Tech

Series A in 2020
Ten-Nine Technologies, LLC, established in 2009 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in the development and design of innovative battery materials for the energy and chemical sectors. The company focuses on creating breakthrough materials applicable in catalysis, energy generation, and energy storage. Its nanomaterials are notable for achieving energy equivalence with fossil fuels, allowing for faster charging, greater state-of-charge utilization, and enhanced cold-temperature performance when integrated with existing cathode materials. Through its commitment to curiosity, honesty, and generosity, Ten-Nine strives to foster positive relationships with its employees, clients, and the community.

Transportant

Series A in 2020
Transportant, Inc. designs and develops software tools for school bus services providing mobile application. The products include MyBusHopper, an application that assists parents and students to catch bus and get updates; Smart Bus that provides technical support to drivers and students; and Fleet Dashboard, a tool used by school administrators for tracking and locating bus. Transportant, Inc. company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Shawnee, Kansas.

Artio Medical

Series A in 2020
Artio Medical develops endovascular medical devices for the embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. The company's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms and other target vessel segments using an over-the-wire microcatheter platform. These products enable physicians to perform better, faster, and safer vascular occlusion procedures. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

InnovaPrep

Seed Round in 2020
InnovaPrep, founded in 2009 and based in Drexel, Missouri, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological sampling and concentration tools. The company's products serve as a crucial link between real-world samples and the input requirements of contemporary molecular analysis methods. By enhancing the sensitivity of samples, InnovaPrep's technologies facilitate faster and more efficient preparation, enabling healthcare professionals to effectively identify viruses, monitor food samples, track pathogens, and analyze liquid sample concentrations. Through its focus on improving biomonitoring applications, InnovaPrep aims to streamline sample processing for a variety of critical analyses.

Wichita Esports

Seed Round in 2019
Wichita Esports LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, specializes in hosting semi-professional video game tournaments in the Midwest. The company is dedicated to the burgeoning field of esports, providing a platform for competitive gaming and fostering a community around online sports. Through its events, Wichita Esports aims to engage players and fans alike, contributing to the growth of the esports landscape in the region.

Unified Esports Association

Seed Round in 2019
Unified Esports Association offers virtual and onsite Esports competitions for aspiring gamers. The company makes eSports a healthy, structured, and educational sport.

Spinal Simplicity

Series D in 2019
Spinal Simplicity, LLC is a medical device company based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in the design and development of percutaneously inserted interspinous inter-laminar fusion devices aimed at treating various spinal disorders. Founded in 2008, the company offers its flagship product, Minuteman, which targets conditions such as spondylolisthesis, central and foraminal lumbar stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. Spinal Simplicity's innovative products are distributed through a network of distributors, primarily serving customers in the European Union. The company focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions to improve patient outcomes in spinal and orthopedic treatments.

Bellwethr

Seed Round in 2019
Bellwethr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer decision optimization through its innovative platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wamego, Kansas, Bellwethr aims to enhance customer retention and lifetime value by automating personalized, next-best actions during critical events in the customer journey. The platform is designed to be accessible to users regardless of their technical expertise, promoting the idea that AI and machine learning should be available to everyone. By focusing on data utilization, Bellwethr assists businesses in attracting new leads and retaining existing customers, ultimately optimizing processes throughout the customer lifecycle.

CritiTech

Venture Round in 2019
CritiTech, Inc. specializes in particle engineering technologies aimed at enhancing the development and manufacturing of drugs and medical devices for both human and animal health markets. Founded in 1997 and based in Lawrence, Kansas, the company focuses on optimizing the delivery of challenging drug substances, including potent molecules and poorly soluble compounds. Its core technologies include supercritical precipitation and spray drying, which facilitate the micronization and bioavailability enhancement of various small-molecule and biotechnology drugs. Additionally, CritiTech offers a range of particle engineering solutions, including compatibility testing, proof of concept studies, optimization, and production, along with comprehensive analytical services that assess particle size, purity, and stability. The company's innovations support the production of fine-particle active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and enable pharmacists to create differentiated formulations.

Transportant

Seed Round in 2018
Transportant, Inc. designs and develops software tools for school bus services providing mobile application. The products include MyBusHopper, an application that assists parents and students to catch bus and get updates; Smart Bus that provides technical support to drivers and students; and Fleet Dashboard, a tool used by school administrators for tracking and locating bus. Transportant, Inc. company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Shawnee, Kansas.

Spinal Simplicity

Series D in 2017
Spinal Simplicity, LLC is a medical device company based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in the design and development of percutaneously inserted interspinous inter-laminar fusion devices aimed at treating various spinal disorders. Founded in 2008, the company offers its flagship product, Minuteman, which targets conditions such as spondylolisthesis, central and foraminal lumbar stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. Spinal Simplicity's innovative products are distributed through a network of distributors, primarily serving customers in the European Union. The company focuses on delivering minimally invasive solutions to improve patient outcomes in spinal and orthopedic treatments.
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