Adams Capital Management

Adams Capital Management, established in 1994, is a Pennsylvania-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in applied technology and networking infrastructure companies across the United States. With a current asset under management of $810 million, the firm is a lead Series A investor, focusing on identifying and backing emerging growth companies with strong value propositions and market potential. Adams Capital Management's strategy is driven by market discontinuities, aiming to exploit these opportunities to help entrepreneurs develop their visions into market-leading companies.

Martin Neath

General Partner

Jennifer E. Parulo

CFO, Venture Capital

Jerry S. Sullivan

General Partner

80 past transactions

RoadRunner Recycling

Series C in 2020
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, compost services, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. The company leverages technology to provide efficient solutions that help commercial waste generators reduce their recurring costs. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, RoadRunner Recycling significantly decreases fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also enhances their environmental performance.

VBrick

Venture Round in 2018
VBrick is a provider of a cloud-native platform designed for enterprises to stream live and on-demand video across corporate networks to various devices. The company specializes in developing software and appliances that facilitate the creation, publishing, and distribution of video content over standard IP networks and the internet. By leveraging the power of video, VBrick enables organizations to effectively engage their audiences and manage media information from virtually any source.

RoadRunner Recycling

Venture Round in 2017
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, compost services, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. The company leverages technology to provide efficient solutions that help commercial waste generators reduce their recurring costs. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, RoadRunner Recycling significantly decreases fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also enhances their environmental performance.

Innovu

Venture Round in 2016
Innovu, LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in cloud-based data solutions for employers, benefit advisors, brokers, and associations. Founded in 2014, the company offers EmployerVault, which enables clients and their benefit consultants to integrate and manage various types of data, including payroll, medical, HRIS, and workers' compensation. Additionally, Innovu provides EmployerLens, which consolidates diverse healthcare and benefit data into a comprehensive view, facilitating better decision-making. By bridging the gaps between disparate data silos, Innovu supports organizations in optimizing the cost, quality, and effectiveness of their healthcare and benefits programs. The platform allows clients to gain insights into their total rewards and risk data, thereby enhancing their ability to manage and mitigate both business and population risks.

Dynamics

Series C in 2014
Dynamics Inc. designs and manufactures interactive payment cards that utilize programmable magnetic stripes to enhance electronic payment systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of products, including multi-purpose security and loyalty cards for banks, as well as loyalty systems for merchants and health cards for consumers. Dynamics' technology allows for customizable features, providing enhanced choice, control, convenience, and security in transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with SoftBank Corp. and its subsidiary. Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, focusing on transforming payment methods through innovative card solutions.

First Insight

Series A in 2014
First Insight Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, specializes in cloud-based predictive analytics solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that provides data-driven insights into the expected performance of new products within 48-72 hours, enabling clients to make informed decisions on product design, buying, assortment planning, pricing, and marketing strategies. This platform leverages Big Data and gamification techniques to gather consumer feedback on hundreds of candidate products simultaneously, ensuring retailers and brands focus on the most promising items. Additionally, First Insight offers iCX, a customer experience platform, further expanding its suite of solutions for clients aiming to improve sales margins and inventory turnover.

LiquidPiston

Series C in 2013
LiquidPiston, Inc. specializes in the design and development of advanced rotary combustion engines, focusing on innovative thermodynamic cycles and engine technologies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the company offers prototypes for diesel and mini gasoline engines. Its products are applicable across various markets, including handheld power tools, lawn and garden equipment, portable generators, unmanned aerial vehicles, marine power, and robotics. LiquidPiston's engines are characterized by their compact size, low weight, high efficiency, and multi-fuel capabilities, with the ability to scale from 1 horsepower to over 1000 horsepower. The company's patented HEHC thermodynamic cycle enhances efficiency compared to conventional diesel engines, making their offerings suitable for a wide range of applications, including auxiliary power units for boats and aviation.

First Insight

Series A in 2012
First Insight Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, specializes in cloud-based predictive analytics solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that provides data-driven insights into the expected performance of new products within 48-72 hours, enabling clients to make informed decisions on product design, buying, assortment planning, pricing, and marketing strategies. This platform leverages Big Data and gamification techniques to gather consumer feedback on hundreds of candidate products simultaneously, ensuring retailers and brands focus on the most promising items. Additionally, First Insight offers iCX, a customer experience platform, further expanding its suite of solutions for clients aiming to improve sales margins and inventory turnover.

NextIO

Series F in 2012
NextIO is an information technology company.

Fotomoto

Series A in 2011
Fotomoto is an e-commerce platform tailored for photographers and websites with extensive photo collections, enabling them to monetize their images effectively. The service provides a seamless solution for selling photos through users' own websites, handling all aspects of the transaction, including order processing, payment, printing, and shipping of products such as postcards, greeting cards, photo books, and other merchandise. This allows photographers and content owners to concentrate on their craft without the burdens associated with selling their work. Fotomoto was acquired by liveBooks, Inc. on December 31, 2012.

Twelvefold

Series C in 2011
Twelvefold is a company that specializes in social media analysis and advertising solutions, focusing on understanding audience engagement through articles and videos. By leveraging real-time insights into trending topics and consumer behavior, Twelvefold helps brands optimize their advertising strategies and connect with specific audiences at critical moments. The company serves notable clients, including Best Buy, Dodge, HP, Microsoft, Quaker, Samsung, and Toyota. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, Twelvefold also has teams located in Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles, reflecting its broad reach and commitment to delivering actionable insights that enhance brand engagement.

First Insight

Series A in 2011
First Insight Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, specializes in cloud-based predictive analytics solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that provides data-driven insights into the expected performance of new products within 48-72 hours, enabling clients to make informed decisions on product design, buying, assortment planning, pricing, and marketing strategies. This platform leverages Big Data and gamification techniques to gather consumer feedback on hundreds of candidate products simultaneously, ensuring retailers and brands focus on the most promising items. Additionally, First Insight offers iCX, a customer experience platform, further expanding its suite of solutions for clients aiming to improve sales margins and inventory turnover.

ProspX

Series B in 2011
ProspX is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on the commercial insurance industry, providing solutions that enhance multi-party sales processes. Based in Austin, Texas, ProspX offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates real-time collaboration among producers, agencies, brokers, and carrier partners. Its web-based sales portal and customer relationship management tools are designed to streamline operations, promote best practices, and improve sales effectiveness for insurance brokers and carriers. As a privately held entity, ProspX aims to drive efficiency and innovation in the insurance sales landscape.

SnapRetail

Series A in 2011
SnapRetail, Inc. provides a software-as-a-service marketing automation solution tailored for independent retailers and small businesses. Founded in 2009 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, SnapRetail offers a comprehensive platform that enables store owners to promote their products and engage with customers through various channels, including email, social media, and responsive websites. The platform features a content library with diverse email templates and social media posts, allowing businesses to create, manage, and automate their marketing efforts efficiently. By simplifying online marketing, SnapRetail helps small business owners enhance customer connections, drive traffic to their stores, and ultimately increase sales while saving time and resources.

Rafter

Series C in 2011
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

LiquidPiston

Series B in 2011
LiquidPiston, Inc. specializes in the design and development of advanced rotary combustion engines, focusing on innovative thermodynamic cycles and engine technologies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the company offers prototypes for diesel and mini gasoline engines. Its products are applicable across various markets, including handheld power tools, lawn and garden equipment, portable generators, unmanned aerial vehicles, marine power, and robotics. LiquidPiston's engines are characterized by their compact size, low weight, high efficiency, and multi-fuel capabilities, with the ability to scale from 1 horsepower to over 1000 horsepower. The company's patented HEHC thermodynamic cycle enhances efficiency compared to conventional diesel engines, making their offerings suitable for a wide range of applications, including auxiliary power units for boats and aviation.

CipherOptics

Venture Round in 2011
CipherOptics, Inc. provides data security and network encryption, and compliance grade data protection solutions to security enterprises, financial institutions, health care, and government agencies. The company offers CipherEngine, which delivers network-wide encryption to customers by providing an approach to security policy and encryption key management; CipherView, which is a security gateway management application that provides security administrators with a device management tool; SoftRemoteLT, which offers features to remote access users connecting to the corporate VPN; and CipherEngine Enforcement Point family of encryptors that are encryption appliances designed for the carrier Ethernet and MPLS markets. The company also offers MPLS security, metro Ethernet security, disaster recovery and data replication security, and network application security services. The company has strategic partnerships with EMC Corporation, IBM, Intel, and Raza Microelectronics, Inc. CipherOptics, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Additech

Venture Round in 2010
Additech, Inc. designs and operates an innovative at-the-pump automotive care system that allows consumers to perform engine maintenance while refueling. The company specializes in blending specialty fuel additives, including engine and fuel system cleaners, directly into gasoline or diesel during the fueling process. Its product offerings include a fuel system cleaner that uses advanced detergent technology to remove sludge and deposits from engines, as well as DIESEL GUARD, an additive that cleans and protects diesel engines. Additech also provides gas pump advertising and remote monitoring services for fuel retailers. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company serves gasoline retailers across the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance vehicle performance and reduce maintenance costs for consumers.

Twelvefold

Series B in 2010
Twelvefold is a company that specializes in social media analysis and advertising solutions, focusing on understanding audience engagement through articles and videos. By leveraging real-time insights into trending topics and consumer behavior, Twelvefold helps brands optimize their advertising strategies and connect with specific audiences at critical moments. The company serves notable clients, including Best Buy, Dodge, HP, Microsoft, Quaker, Samsung, and Toyota. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, Twelvefold also has teams located in Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles, reflecting its broad reach and commitment to delivering actionable insights that enhance brand engagement.

Helomics

Series D in 2010
Helomics Corporation, established in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a personalized healthcare company specializing in cancer care. It develops and delivers a portfolio of products to aid physicians and patients in making informed clinical decisions. Helomics' core technology, the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, collects and analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over an extended period. Key products include ChemoFx, BioSpeciFx, GeneFx Colon, and GeneFx Lung, which help physicians select effective treatments and understand potential drug responses or prognosis. The company also offers tumor profiling services, contract research and development, and biorepository and banking services. Helomics operates as a contract research organization (CRO), providing oncology insights for six primary cancers and using artificial intelligence and its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps. It serves the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, and research industries, aiming to improve patient outcomes through personalized treatments and diagnostics.

Rafter

Series B in 2010
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

CampaignerCRM

Venture Round in 2010
At CampaignerCRM™, a j2® Global company, we're passionate about providing you with powerful CRM software that makes your sales process more efficient and gets you sales, revenue and customer results. We know that even the best sales people excel when they can focus on what they do best instead of being tied up generating forecasts, reports or entering data. That’s why we built CampaignerCRM. We put in all of the powerful features and functionality that make a sales team successful. Now your sales team can be free to focus on what it takes to make the sale. Your sales managers and executives automatically have accurate sales forecasting and the CRM reporting they need to stay up to speed on what’s going on in their sales pipeline. Most importantly, we made it all secure and easy-to-use with three solutions to help you manage your sales process.

BioLeap

Series A in 2010
BioLeap is an emerging drug discovery company that utilizes advanced computational fragment-based design technology to enhance drug development. Its design platform rapidly predicts binding affinity based on thermodynamic principles, offering valuable insights for drug designers to develop novel molecules and optimize existing compounds. The company addresses the challenge of limited chemical diversity that often hinders the lead identification and optimization phases in drug discovery. By providing an alternative to high-throughput screening and traditional docking methods, BioLeap's technology facilitates the identification of lead compounds. The company has successfully established collaborative ventures and is actively seeking new partnerships to leverage its innovative compound design and engineering capabilities.

Rafter

Series A in 2009
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

Dynamics

Series A in 2009
Dynamics Inc. designs and manufactures interactive payment cards that utilize programmable magnetic stripes to enhance electronic payment systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of products, including multi-purpose security and loyalty cards for banks, as well as loyalty systems for merchants and health cards for consumers. Dynamics' technology allows for customizable features, providing enhanced choice, control, convenience, and security in transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with SoftBank Corp. and its subsidiary. Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, focusing on transforming payment methods through innovative card solutions.

Connex Technology

Venture Round in 2009
BrightScale, Inc. went out of business. BrightScale, Inc. operates as a fabless semiconductor company which develops video processing technology for digital television and multimedia products. The company offers BrightScale BA 1024 Programmable Media Processor, which is used for consumer and industrial digital video and signal processing applications. Its consumer applications include high-definition set-top box (STB), DSL, cable and satellite, high-definition integrated DTV (iDTV), OTA and cable ready DTV, high-definition personal video recorder, high-definition DVD recorder, and high-definition digital media adapter. The company’s industrial applications include high-definition head-end video encoder/multiplexer and multi-stream digital video recorder (DVR)–surveillance. The company was formerly known as Connex Technology, Inc. and changed its name to BrightScale, Inc. in 2007. BrightScale, Inc. was founded in 2002 is based in Sunnyvale, California.

CampaignerCRM

Convertible Note in 2009
At CampaignerCRM™, a j2® Global company, we're passionate about providing you with powerful CRM software that makes your sales process more efficient and gets you sales, revenue and customer results. We know that even the best sales people excel when they can focus on what they do best instead of being tied up generating forecasts, reports or entering data. That’s why we built CampaignerCRM. We put in all of the powerful features and functionality that make a sales team successful. Now your sales team can be free to focus on what it takes to make the sale. Your sales managers and executives automatically have accurate sales forecasting and the CRM reporting they need to stay up to speed on what’s going on in their sales pipeline. Most importantly, we made it all secure and easy-to-use with three solutions to help you manage your sales process.

ProspX

Series A in 2008
ProspX is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on the commercial insurance industry, providing solutions that enhance multi-party sales processes. Based in Austin, Texas, ProspX offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates real-time collaboration among producers, agencies, brokers, and carrier partners. Its web-based sales portal and customer relationship management tools are designed to streamline operations, promote best practices, and improve sales effectiveness for insurance brokers and carriers. As a privately held entity, ProspX aims to drive efficiency and innovation in the insurance sales landscape.

Helomics

Venture Round in 2008
Helomics Corporation, established in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a personalized healthcare company specializing in cancer care. It develops and delivers a portfolio of products to aid physicians and patients in making informed clinical decisions. Helomics' core technology, the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, collects and analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over an extended period. Key products include ChemoFx, BioSpeciFx, GeneFx Colon, and GeneFx Lung, which help physicians select effective treatments and understand potential drug responses or prognosis. The company also offers tumor profiling services, contract research and development, and biorepository and banking services. Helomics operates as a contract research organization (CRO), providing oncology insights for six primary cancers and using artificial intelligence and its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps. It serves the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, and research industries, aiming to improve patient outcomes through personalized treatments and diagnostics.

VBrick

Series F in 2008
VBrick is a provider of a cloud-native platform designed for enterprises to stream live and on-demand video across corporate networks to various devices. The company specializes in developing software and appliances that facilitate the creation, publishing, and distribution of video content over standard IP networks and the internet. By leveraging the power of video, VBrick enables organizations to effectively engage their audiences and manage media information from virtually any source.

DATAllegro

Series D in 2008
DATAllegro provides integrated data warehousing services.

Uplogix

Series C in 2008
Uplogix, Inc. specializes in providing integrated local network management and monitoring solutions aimed at optimizing IT infrastructure for enterprises. The company's flagship offerings include the Uplogix Local Management Software and various Local Manager appliances, which enable efficient management of distributed networking equipment, servers, and other IT devices across remote sites and data centers. These solutions automate routine tasks such as configuration, security, compliance, and performance management, significantly reducing the need for on-site visits and operational costs. Uplogix also offers a range of consulting and training services to support its clients. The company's products are utilized across multiple sectors, including federal, financial, healthcare, energy, and retail industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Uplogix maintains additional offices in London and Monterrey, underscoring its commitment to providing reliable network management solutions globally.

NextIO

Series C in 2008
NextIO is an information technology company.

Touchdown Technologies

Series D in 2008
Touchdown Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of advanced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) probe cards. The company offers products such as the ACCU-TORQ probe, a torsional contactor, and GIGA-TORQ probe cards specifically for DRAM applications. These products are tailored to meet the production wafer test requirements of semiconductor manufacturers globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Baldwin Park, California, Touchdown Technologies aims to reduce wafer test costs through innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency of highly parallel probe cards.

Intrinsity

Series E in 2008
Intrinsity specializes in semiconductor platforms and electronic design automation software, focusing on enhancing the speed and efficiency of digital logic for mobile core applications. The company’s proprietary Fast14 technology enables circuit speeds reaching 3 GHz and beyond, while also offering solutions to effectively manage speed, power, and area to meet customer design specifications. Through its tools and expertise, Intrinsity aims to deliver predictable and efficient outcomes for various semiconductor applications.

Twelvefold

Series A in 2007
Twelvefold is a company that specializes in social media analysis and advertising solutions, focusing on understanding audience engagement through articles and videos. By leveraging real-time insights into trending topics and consumer behavior, Twelvefold helps brands optimize their advertising strategies and connect with specific audiences at critical moments. The company serves notable clients, including Best Buy, Dodge, HP, Microsoft, Quaker, Samsung, and Toyota. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, Twelvefold also has teams located in Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles, reflecting its broad reach and commitment to delivering actionable insights that enhance brand engagement.

LiquidPiston

Series A in 2007
LiquidPiston, Inc. specializes in the design and development of advanced rotary combustion engines, focusing on innovative thermodynamic cycles and engine technologies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the company offers prototypes for diesel and mini gasoline engines. Its products are applicable across various markets, including handheld power tools, lawn and garden equipment, portable generators, unmanned aerial vehicles, marine power, and robotics. LiquidPiston's engines are characterized by their compact size, low weight, high efficiency, and multi-fuel capabilities, with the ability to scale from 1 horsepower to over 1000 horsepower. The company's patented HEHC thermodynamic cycle enhances efficiency compared to conventional diesel engines, making their offerings suitable for a wide range of applications, including auxiliary power units for boats and aviation.

Luminescent Technologies

Series D in 2007
Luminescent Technologies, Inc. provides lithography enhancement solutions to the semiconductor industry. It offers Luminizer, a full-chip inverse lithography system for deep sub-wavelength mask designs. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

nLIGHT

Series D in 2007
nLIGHT, Inc. is a manufacturer of semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for various applications, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company operates through two primary segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment encompasses a range of offerings, such as industrial and medical fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, and optical fibers, while the Advanced Development segment focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. nLIGHT employs a vertically integrated business model, enabling it to rapidly introduce innovative products, manage costs effectively, and safeguard intellectual property. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, in addition to independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and Europe.

Twelvefold

Series A in 2007
Twelvefold is a company that specializes in social media analysis and advertising solutions, focusing on understanding audience engagement through articles and videos. By leveraging real-time insights into trending topics and consumer behavior, Twelvefold helps brands optimize their advertising strategies and connect with specific audiences at critical moments. The company serves notable clients, including Best Buy, Dodge, HP, Microsoft, Quaker, Samsung, and Toyota. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, Twelvefold also has teams located in Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles, reflecting its broad reach and commitment to delivering actionable insights that enhance brand engagement.

BuzzLogic

Venture Round in 2007
BuzzLogic specializes in SEO/Growth, helping website owners and investors in scaling their online businesses.

Touchdown Technologies

Series C in 2006
Touchdown Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of advanced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) probe cards. The company offers products such as the ACCU-TORQ probe, a torsional contactor, and GIGA-TORQ probe cards specifically for DRAM applications. These products are tailored to meet the production wafer test requirements of semiconductor manufacturers globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Baldwin Park, California, Touchdown Technologies aims to reduce wafer test costs through innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency of highly parallel probe cards.

DATAllegro

Series C in 2006
DATAllegro provides integrated data warehousing services.

Additech

Venture Round in 2006
Additech, Inc. designs and operates an innovative at-the-pump automotive care system that allows consumers to perform engine maintenance while refueling. The company specializes in blending specialty fuel additives, including engine and fuel system cleaners, directly into gasoline or diesel during the fueling process. Its product offerings include a fuel system cleaner that uses advanced detergent technology to remove sludge and deposits from engines, as well as DIESEL GUARD, an additive that cleans and protects diesel engines. Additech also provides gas pump advertising and remote monitoring services for fuel retailers. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company serves gasoline retailers across the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance vehicle performance and reduce maintenance costs for consumers.

AmberWave

Series E in 2006
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

Uplogix

Series B in 2006
Uplogix, Inc. specializes in providing integrated local network management and monitoring solutions aimed at optimizing IT infrastructure for enterprises. The company's flagship offerings include the Uplogix Local Management Software and various Local Manager appliances, which enable efficient management of distributed networking equipment, servers, and other IT devices across remote sites and data centers. These solutions automate routine tasks such as configuration, security, compliance, and performance management, significantly reducing the need for on-site visits and operational costs. Uplogix also offers a range of consulting and training services to support its clients. The company's products are utilized across multiple sectors, including federal, financial, healthcare, energy, and retail industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Uplogix maintains additional offices in London and Monterrey, underscoring its commitment to providing reliable network management solutions globally.

Helomics

Funding Round in 2006
Helomics Corporation, established in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a personalized healthcare company specializing in cancer care. It develops and delivers a portfolio of products to aid physicians and patients in making informed clinical decisions. Helomics' core technology, the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, collects and analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over an extended period. Key products include ChemoFx, BioSpeciFx, GeneFx Colon, and GeneFx Lung, which help physicians select effective treatments and understand potential drug responses or prognosis. The company also offers tumor profiling services, contract research and development, and biorepository and banking services. Helomics operates as a contract research organization (CRO), providing oncology insights for six primary cancers and using artificial intelligence and its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps. It serves the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, and research industries, aiming to improve patient outcomes through personalized treatments and diagnostics.

Precision Therapeutics

Series B in 2006
Precision Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical research and development business that develops personalized cancer treatments for patients.

Touchdown Technologies

Series B in 2005
Touchdown Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of advanced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) probe cards. The company offers products such as the ACCU-TORQ probe, a torsional contactor, and GIGA-TORQ probe cards specifically for DRAM applications. These products are tailored to meet the production wafer test requirements of semiconductor manufacturers globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Baldwin Park, California, Touchdown Technologies aims to reduce wafer test costs through innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency of highly parallel probe cards.

Mirage Networks

Series C in 2005
Mirage Networks was a network security company focused on providing effective and easily manageable security solutions for enterprises. The company specialized in network-access technology and developed a comprehensive network access control platform. This platform allowed users to manage network access across various devices, endpoints, and operating systems. Mirage Networks operated through a global network of resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers, ensuring widespread availability of its solutions.

Timesys Corporation

Venture Round in 2005
Timesys Corporation specializes in embedded Linux software solutions, providing a range of tools and services for developers in various industries. Its flagship product, LinuxLink, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates the design, prototyping, and deployment of custom embedded Linux environments, including the creation of board support packages and software development kits. The company also offers Timesys Factory, a modular builder for customization, and a comprehensive Source Code Repository containing essential components like kernels, drivers, and libraries. Additionally, Timesys provides application development tools, including TimeStorm, an IDE that streamlines development processes, and a variety of training programs. The company supports a wide array of processors and programming languages, catering to diverse applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, telecommunications, and more. Founded in 1995 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Timesys helps organizations reduce development costs and speed up time-to-market for their embedded systems and IoT applications through its expertise in open source software security and engineering consulting.

Factory Logic

Venture Round in 2005
Factory Logic, Inc. specializes in factory management solutions, offering the Streamline Lean Factory Management System, an operational management software designed to help factory personnel optimize lean manufacturing processes. This software suite facilitates an integrated approach that aligns production with customer demand while ensuring stability in factory and supply chain operations. Factory Logic also engages in consulting projects, catering to various sectors including automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1993 and based in Austin, Texas, the company was previously known as Scintellect Systems, Inc., and has operated as a subsidiary of SAP AG since 2006.

CipherOptics

Series C in 2004
CipherOptics, Inc. provides data security and network encryption, and compliance grade data protection solutions to security enterprises, financial institutions, health care, and government agencies. The company offers CipherEngine, which delivers network-wide encryption to customers by providing an approach to security policy and encryption key management; CipherView, which is a security gateway management application that provides security administrators with a device management tool; SoftRemoteLT, which offers features to remote access users connecting to the corporate VPN; and CipherEngine Enforcement Point family of encryptors that are encryption appliances designed for the carrier Ethernet and MPLS markets. The company also offers MPLS security, metro Ethernet security, disaster recovery and data replication security, and network application security services. The company has strategic partnerships with EMC Corporation, IBM, Intel, and Raza Microelectronics, Inc. CipherOptics, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Additech

Series A in 2004
Additech, Inc. designs and operates an innovative at-the-pump automotive care system that allows consumers to perform engine maintenance while refueling. The company specializes in blending specialty fuel additives, including engine and fuel system cleaners, directly into gasoline or diesel during the fueling process. Its product offerings include a fuel system cleaner that uses advanced detergent technology to remove sludge and deposits from engines, as well as DIESEL GUARD, an additive that cleans and protects diesel engines. Additech also provides gas pump advertising and remote monitoring services for fuel retailers. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company serves gasoline retailers across the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance vehicle performance and reduce maintenance costs for consumers.

Mirage Networks

Series B in 2004
Mirage Networks was a network security company focused on providing effective and easily manageable security solutions for enterprises. The company specialized in network-access technology and developed a comprehensive network access control platform. This platform allowed users to manage network access across various devices, endpoints, and operating systems. Mirage Networks operated through a global network of resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers, ensuring widespread availability of its solutions.

NewsStand

Venture Round in 2004
NewsStand is a media company that distributes newspapers and magazines over the internet.

AmberWave

Series D in 2004
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

Timesys Corporation

Venture Round in 2003
Timesys Corporation specializes in embedded Linux software solutions, providing a range of tools and services for developers in various industries. Its flagship product, LinuxLink, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates the design, prototyping, and deployment of custom embedded Linux environments, including the creation of board support packages and software development kits. The company also offers Timesys Factory, a modular builder for customization, and a comprehensive Source Code Repository containing essential components like kernels, drivers, and libraries. Additionally, Timesys provides application development tools, including TimeStorm, an IDE that streamlines development processes, and a variety of training programs. The company supports a wide array of processors and programming languages, catering to diverse applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, telecommunications, and more. Founded in 1995 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Timesys helps organizations reduce development costs and speed up time-to-market for their embedded systems and IoT applications through its expertise in open source software security and engineering consulting.

Helomics

Series C in 2003
Helomics Corporation, established in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a personalized healthcare company specializing in cancer care. It develops and delivers a portfolio of products to aid physicians and patients in making informed clinical decisions. Helomics' core technology, the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, collects and analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over an extended period. Key products include ChemoFx, BioSpeciFx, GeneFx Colon, and GeneFx Lung, which help physicians select effective treatments and understand potential drug responses or prognosis. The company also offers tumor profiling services, contract research and development, and biorepository and banking services. Helomics operates as a contract research organization (CRO), providing oncology insights for six primary cancers and using artificial intelligence and its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps. It serves the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, and research industries, aiming to improve patient outcomes through personalized treatments and diagnostics.

NextIO

Series A in 2003
NextIO is an information technology company.

Mirage Networks

Series A in 2003
Mirage Networks was a network security company focused on providing effective and easily manageable security solutions for enterprises. The company specialized in network-access technology and developed a comprehensive network access control platform. This platform allowed users to manage network access across various devices, endpoints, and operating systems. Mirage Networks operated through a global network of resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers, ensuring widespread availability of its solutions.

nLIGHT

Series B in 2002
nLIGHT, Inc. is a manufacturer of semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for various applications, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company operates through two primary segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment encompasses a range of offerings, such as industrial and medical fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, and optical fibers, while the Advanced Development segment focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. nLIGHT employs a vertically integrated business model, enabling it to rapidly introduce innovative products, manage costs effectively, and safeguard intellectual property. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, in addition to independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and Europe.

Flashline

Series B in 2002
Flashline is a developer of asset management software focused on managing information technology and software assets. The company specializes in providing enterprise software reuse solutions that enable organizations to efficiently develop software systems tailored for business needs. By streamlining the management of technology assets, Flashline helps clients enhance their operational efficiency and optimize software development processes.

Qspeed Semiconductor

Series B in 2002
Power Integrations is a fab-less semiconductor company whose products are based on breakthrough Power JFET technology. Our discrete Power JFETs target applications for DC-DC switching power converters and power control. Lovoltech’s development roadmap includes additional discrete JFET products serving other applications, integrated circuits based on JFETs, and JFET products operating at RF frequencies.

Timesys Corporation

Venture Round in 2002
Timesys Corporation specializes in embedded Linux software solutions, providing a range of tools and services for developers in various industries. Its flagship product, LinuxLink, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates the design, prototyping, and deployment of custom embedded Linux environments, including the creation of board support packages and software development kits. The company also offers Timesys Factory, a modular builder for customization, and a comprehensive Source Code Repository containing essential components like kernels, drivers, and libraries. Additionally, Timesys provides application development tools, including TimeStorm, an IDE that streamlines development processes, and a variety of training programs. The company supports a wide array of processors and programming languages, catering to diverse applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, telecommunications, and more. Founded in 1995 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Timesys helps organizations reduce development costs and speed up time-to-market for their embedded systems and IoT applications through its expertise in open source software security and engineering consulting.

Flashline

Series A in 2002
Flashline is a developer of asset management software focused on managing information technology and software assets. The company specializes in providing enterprise software reuse solutions that enable organizations to efficiently develop software systems tailored for business needs. By streamlining the management of technology assets, Flashline helps clients enhance their operational efficiency and optimize software development processes.

AmberWave

Series B in 2002
AmberWave, Inc. is a research and development company specializing in photovoltaic technology solutions for commercial buildings, as well as semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a range of advanced materials and technologies, including Strained Silicon, which enhances microchip performance while reducing power consumption, and Aspect Ratio Trapping, used for silicon-based photonics and photovoltaic applications. AmberWave aims to provide high-value products for underrepresented markets and new applications, focusing on substrate engineering for integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, and photovoltaics. The company is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, and was previously known as AmberWave Systems Corporation before changing its name in 2010.

Intrinsity

Series B in 2001
Intrinsity specializes in semiconductor platforms and electronic design automation software, focusing on enhancing the speed and efficiency of digital logic for mobile core applications. The company’s proprietary Fast14 technology enables circuit speeds reaching 3 GHz and beyond, while also offering solutions to effectively manage speed, power, and area to meet customer design specifications. Through its tools and expertise, Intrinsity aims to deliver predictable and efficient outcomes for various semiconductor applications.

eToll

Series B in 2000
eToll is a provider of integrated digital solutions for the consumer commerce sector.

Factory Logic

Series A in 2000
Factory Logic, Inc. specializes in factory management solutions, offering the Streamline Lean Factory Management System, an operational management software designed to help factory personnel optimize lean manufacturing processes. This software suite facilitates an integrated approach that aligns production with customer demand while ensuring stability in factory and supply chain operations. Factory Logic also engages in consulting projects, catering to various sectors including automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1993 and based in Austin, Texas, the company was previously known as Scintellect Systems, Inc., and has operated as a subsidiary of SAP AG since 2006.

Partnerware

Series B in 2000
Partnerware maximizes speed-to-market™ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically. Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches) - Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts - Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition - Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time

VBrick

Series B in 2000
VBrick is a provider of a cloud-native platform designed for enterprises to stream live and on-demand video across corporate networks to various devices. The company specializes in developing software and appliances that facilitate the creation, publishing, and distribution of video content over standard IP networks and the internet. By leveraging the power of video, VBrick enables organizations to effectively engage their audiences and manage media information from virtually any source.

Qspeed Semiconductor

Series A in 2000
Power Integrations is a fab-less semiconductor company whose products are based on breakthrough Power JFET technology. Our discrete Power JFETs target applications for DC-DC switching power converters and power control. Lovoltech’s development roadmap includes additional discrete JFET products serving other applications, integrated circuits based on JFETs, and JFET products operating at RF frequencies.

Journée Software

Series B in 2000
Journée Software specializes in providing organizations with a platform that facilitates automated, personalized self-service interactions over the Internet. The software allows customers, employees, and partners to manage various business interfaces tailored to individual needs, accessible around the clock from their computers. By streamlining these interactions, Journée Software aims to significantly lower operating costs while improving customer satisfaction and retention. This innovative approach enables businesses to enhance their e-commerce capabilities and accelerate growth in a competitive digital landscape.

Context Media

Series A in 2000
Context Media is a provider of Enterprise Content Integration solutions that assists digital content marketing companies in managing and sharing their digital assets more effectively. The company offers services and technologies that enable content providers to create, package, and distribute their content across various digital platforms while linking it dynamically to relevant content from partners and affiliates. By unifying, organizing, and optimizing enterprise content, Context Media enhances the value of existing content management investments, allowing for better leverage of content across organizations. Founded by Dan Harple and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company boasts a team that includes former Netscape management and Emmy-award-winning production professionals.

Partnerware

Series B in 1999
Partnerware maximizes speed-to-market™ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically. Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches) - Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts - Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition - Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time

Coretek

Venture Round in 1999
CoreTek developed microelectromechanical (MEMs) devices for applications in wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) communication systems. CoreTek's products were all based on a fundamental multi-purpose technology the Company developed called MEM-TUNE.
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