ProsperOps
Series A in 2023
ProsperOps is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in autonomous cloud cost optimization. It offers a platform designed to maximize the return on investment for cloud spending by automating the management of discount instruments, thereby enhancing savings outcomes while minimizing commitment risks. Rather than relying on traditional recommendation-based tools that burden DevOps and FinOps teams, ProsperOps utilizes advanced AI and optimization algorithms to automate ongoing cost optimization activities. This approach allows customers to achieve significant savings—averaging a 68% increase—while reducing operational risks and freeing up valuable time for their teams. By streamlining cloud cost management, ProsperOps positions itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of cloud financial management, akin to a robo-advisor in the financial investment sector.
Living Security
Series B in 2021
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
Stagger
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Stagger is a visual storytelling platform established in Austin, Texas, in 2019, aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses in enhancing their revenue through improved content creation. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design and offers a variety of templates for producing social media graphics and presentations. Additionally, Stagger includes an analytics-based dashboard that allows users to track viewer engagement and gather actionable insights regarding which content drives the most customer interaction. This enables business owners to refine their digital marketing strategies and make informed decisions to better connect with their audience.
LoudCrowd
Seed Round in 2020
LoudCrowd, Inc. is a software as a service company that operates a marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement through user-generated content. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform enables brands to incentivize customers to create and share content on social media, while providing analytics to identify which customers and content deliver the greatest value. By automating rewards programs, LoudCrowd empowers brands to foster customer-led growth without relying heavily on traditional digital advertising or influencer marketing strategies. The company's focus is on helping brands connect with customers on a more individualized level and effectively measure the impact of user-generated content.
Living Security
Series A in 2020
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
Cloudsnap
Venture Round in 2019
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
LoudCrowd
Pre Seed Round in 2019
LoudCrowd, Inc. is a software as a service company that operates a marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement through user-generated content. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform enables brands to incentivize customers to create and share content on social media, while providing analytics to identify which customers and content deliver the greatest value. By automating rewards programs, LoudCrowd empowers brands to foster customer-led growth without relying heavily on traditional digital advertising or influencer marketing strategies. The company's focus is on helping brands connect with customers on a more individualized level and effectively measure the impact of user-generated content.
FunnelAI
Seed Round in 2019
FunnelAI is a B2B SaaS company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered solutions for social selling, enabling businesses to connect with prospective customers in real-time. By analyzing social data from various platforms such as social media, forums, and open Q&A sites, FunnelAI identifies individuals expressing intent to purchase specific products or services. This approach allows the company to deliver clean and qualified leads, providing insights into individual purchase patterns and facilitating real-time interactions between businesses and potential customers. FunnelAI's platform, which utilizes advanced statistical modeling and natural language processing, is designed to be more efficient and targeted compared to traditional advertising methods, ultimately driving higher conversion rates for its clients.
Cloudsnap
Seed Round in 2019
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
Living Security
Seed Round in 2018
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
Living Security
Seed Round in 2018
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
Cloudsnap
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
FunnelAI
Pre Seed Round in 2018
FunnelAI is a B2B SaaS company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered solutions for social selling, enabling businesses to connect with prospective customers in real-time. By analyzing social data from various platforms such as social media, forums, and open Q&A sites, FunnelAI identifies individuals expressing intent to purchase specific products or services. This approach allows the company to deliver clean and qualified leads, providing insights into individual purchase patterns and facilitating real-time interactions between businesses and potential customers. FunnelAI's platform, which utilizes advanced statistical modeling and natural language processing, is designed to be more efficient and targeted compared to traditional advertising methods, ultimately driving higher conversion rates for its clients.