Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global leader in software solutions, primarily focused on digital media, digital marketing, and document management. The company operates through three main segments: Digital Media, which provides tools for content creation and management, including its flagship Creative Cloud subscription service; Digital Experience, which offers marketing solutions for managing customer interactions; and Publishing, which serves legacy publishing needs. Adobe's products, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, enable users to create, publish, and optimize digital content across various platforms and devices. The company also supports innovation through Adobe Ventures, its investment arm, which funds emerging companies that leverage Adobe technologies. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Adobe distributes its products directly to enterprise customers and end-users through its website and various retail channels.

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Truepic

Series B in 2021
Truepic, Inc. is an image authentication platform based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in verifying images and videos, serving various sectors including insurance, property management, beauty, health and wellness, online sales, and journalism. Truepic has developed pioneering "controlled capture" technology that ensures the verifiable origin, contents, and metadata of visual media. This technology enhances the authenticity of photos and videos, addressing the growing concerns around disinformation. Additionally, Truepic employs advanced image forensics to assist clients in assessing the trustworthiness of traditional visual content. The company's mission focuses on promoting the value of authentic media while combating deceptive imagery, thereby fostering trust in visual communications.

Tiled

Series A in 2021
Tiled, Inc. is an interactive content platform based in San Diego, California, that enables brands to create, share, and measure engaging micro-apps designed to enhance customer engagement and drive meaningful conversations. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to transform static content into interactive experiences, providing features such as co-browsing presentations, sharing links, and monitoring user activity. Tiled's solutions include security and permissions management, ensuring that users can control access to their content. The platform is particularly beneficial for sales and marketing teams, facilitating communication and collaboration while enabling them to track the effectiveness of their presentations and content.

Frame.io

Acquisition in 2021
Frame.io, Inc. offers a video review and collaboration platform that enhances the video creation process for filmmakers and media professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform allows users to upload, organize, and share various media assets, including dailies, scripts, and work-in-progress content. It facilitates efficient collaboration by enabling real-time feedback, comments, and approvals from clients and team members, all within private workspaces. With more than 500,000 users, Frame.io streamlines post-production workflows and connects stakeholders in a single, user-friendly interface accessible across both web and mobile devices. This focus on collaboration and organization helps content creators work more effectively before the distribution phase.

ZeroHeight

Series A in 2021
ZeroHeight is a developer of design documentation software that facilitates the creation of up-to-date style guides synchronized with design and development processes. The company's platform provides design teams with tools to easily create and manage design systems, allowing for seamless collaboration and the reuse of common design elements. By addressing the need for advanced tools in designer collaboration, ZeroHeight empowers teams to work together effectively, enhancing their ability to deliver exceptional user experiences. With a strong engineering foundation and support from esteemed investors, ZeroHeight aims to elevate the standards of design collaboration in an increasingly complex industry.

Opulence Images

Seed Round in 2021
Opulence Images specialize in creating organic lifestyle images that tell the story of your brand & Integrates the product seamlessly.

LucidLink

Series A in 2021
LucidLink Corp. offers a cloud-based platform for object storage that enables individuals and businesses to securely store, share, and collaborate on files without relying on local storage. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a distributed file service that allows users to access an unlimited and shared file space instantly. Its software features end-to-end encryption and facilitates collaboration among distributed teams, particularly on projects involving large data sets. By integrating seamlessly with cloud object storage, LucidLink enables users to mount an object store in the cloud, effectively using it as local storage while eliminating the performance issues associated with traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This innovative approach aims to transform file storage and access for modern workflows.

Cortex

Seed Round in 2021
Cortex is a software platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in managing and operating microservices, providing engineering teams with tools to explore, understand, and maintain their services effectively. The platform enhances incident response, facilitates documentation searches, conducts service health audits, and aims to prevent outages. Cortex's offerings contribute to modernizing transaction flow and democratizing access to venture capital and private equity markets, thereby supporting innovative sectors of the economy.

LottieFiles

Series A in 2021
LottieFiles is a micro animation design company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It offers a mobile-based platform that allows designers to share, test, and iterate micro animations, focusing on digital art, motion graphics, web design, and app design. The company's software platform promotes an open-source animation file format that is small, interactive, and adaptable at runtime. This enables the creation of engaging motion graphics that enhance product visibility and user engagement, allowing clients to effectively capture and maintain their audience's attention.

Workfront

Acquisition in 2020
Workfront, Inc. develops cloud-based enterprise work management solutions designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for marketing teams, IT departments, and other enterprise groups. Its primary offering, Workfront Enterprise Work Cloud, provides a centralized platform for managing various work processes throughout their lifecycle, reducing reliance on excessive emails and status meetings. Additionally, Workfront Fusion serves as an integration platform, allowing users to connect their work management system with other business applications. The company caters to diverse needs, including corporate application development, new product development, and marketing work management for creative services and agencies. Workfront also offers consulting, education, and support services to its clients. Founded in 2001 and based in Lehi, Utah, Workfront has operations in the United States and internationally, with data centers located in Ireland, Germany, and the United States. It became a subsidiary of Adobe Inc. in December 2020.

Skillshare

Series D in 2020
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that connects creators from around the world. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform offers a diverse range of classes covering topics such as illustration, design, photography, video, and freelancing. Users can participate in online classes, watch video lessons, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By providing access to thousands of courses, Skillshare empowers individuals to explore various skills, from baking to entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and personal development in an accessible format.

LottieFiles

Seed Round in 2020
LottieFiles is a micro animation design company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It offers a mobile-based platform that allows designers to share, test, and iterate micro animations, focusing on digital art, motion graphics, web design, and app design. The company's software platform promotes an open-source animation file format that is small, interactive, and adaptable at runtime. This enables the creation of engaging motion graphics that enhance product visibility and user engagement, allowing clients to effectively capture and maintain their audience's attention.

Oculus

Acquisition in 2019
Oculus is a virtual reality company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on enabling immersive experiences through its platform, which supports devices like the Rift and Samsung's Gear VR. One of its notable products is Oculus Medium, a virtual reality sculpting tool specifically designed for creating and painting digital sculptures. This tool, which works exclusively with the Oculus Rift, allows users to sculpt, model, and paint in a fully immersive environment, making it particularly useful for video game development and filmmaking. Oculus Medium features a versatile and intuitive toolkit that promotes speed and fluidity in 3D modeling, enhancing the overall creative process. The integration of Medium's technology is seen as a significant contribution to Oculus's strategy in the 3D and immersive content space.

CAGE

Venture Round in 2019
Cage is a media collaboration and visual project management platform based in Oklahoma City, designed to enhance digital workflows for creative teams. Its cloud-based software facilitates visual collaboration, streamlines team communication, and improves task management, making it easier for freelancers, designers, marketers, and production teams to handle projects efficiently. The platform offers features such as version history, feedback management, task planning, and asset management, enabling users to gather, discuss, and act on feedback effectively. Cage serves a diverse clientele, including notable brands like Sapient, Best Buy, and Lego, providing them with tools to improve collaborative media reviews and expedite project approvals.

ZeroHeight

Seed Round in 2019
ZeroHeight is a developer of design documentation software that facilitates the creation of up-to-date style guides synchronized with design and development processes. The company's platform provides design teams with tools to easily create and manage design systems, allowing for seamless collaboration and the reuse of common design elements. By addressing the need for advanced tools in designer collaboration, ZeroHeight empowers teams to work together effectively, enhancing their ability to deliver exceptional user experiences. With a strong engineering foundation and support from esteemed investors, ZeroHeight aims to elevate the standards of design collaboration in an increasingly complex industry.

By HumanKind

Seed Round in 2019
By Humankind, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and manufactures natural personal care products with a focus on sustainability. Founded in 2017, the brand offers a range of items, including deodorants, mouthwash tablets, and shampoo bars, designed to reduce single-use plastic waste by 90 percent or more compared to traditional products. By Humankind emphasizes a refillable model that allows consumers to minimize their environmental impact while enjoying clean-ingredient solutions. The company utilizes eco-friendly materials, such as hyaluronic acid, and packages its products in reused plastics. By Humankind aims to create a community-driven approach to personal care, measuring the collective environmental impact of its users over time.

Allegorithmic

Acquisition in 2019
Allegorithmic SAS specializes in the development of technologies for creating 3D content, focusing on solutions for texturing 3D assets. The company offers a suite of products under the Substance brand, which includes Substance Designer for material authoring, Substance Painter for 3D painting, and tools for generating materials from images. Additionally, Allegorithmic provides platforms such as Substance Source and Substance Share for accessing and exchanging PBR materials. Serving a diverse range of industries including video games, animation, visual effects, automotive, architecture, and design, Allegorithmic's tools are designed to enhance efficiency in content production. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the company has expanded its presence globally with offices in several countries. Allegorithmic operates as a subsidiary of Adobe Inc. since 2019, continuing to innovate in the realm of digital content creation.

Marketo

Acquisition in 2018
Marketo, Inc. specializes in cloud-based engagement marketing software that enables organizations to execute and analyze their marketing initiatives across various channels, including online, social, mobile, and offline. The platform is designed for marketing professionals, offering a comprehensive suite of tools such as marketing automation, email marketing, mobile engagement, social marketing, digital advertising, web personalization, and marketing analytics. Marketo also supports its users through the Marketo Marketing Nation, a network of resources aimed at enhancing the strategic use of its products. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including business services, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, technology, and telecommunications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Marketo became a subsidiary of Adobe Inc. in 2018, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the marketing technology landscape.

Magento, Inc.

Acquisition in 2018
Magento is a modern cloud commerce platform with an open-source ecosystem. Flexible for B2C, B2B, and hybrid solutions, Magento extends beyond the shopping cart for every shoppable experience, including email, mobile, in-store, shipping, and marketplaces. Recognized as the leading commerce platform to the 2015 Internet Retailer Top 1000, B2B 300, and Europe 500 lists, Magento works hand-in-hand with the world’s biggest retailers, brands, and branded manufacturers across B2C and B2B industries.

Uru

Acquisition in 2018
Uru, Inc. develops content-aware video advertising solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables creators and publishers to identify objects, themes, and monetization opportunities within videos. This platform also allows for the integration of brand graphics, enhancing the advertising experience. Additionally, Uru provides an API that facilitates monetization for video player platforms, enabling users to access Uru's services directly from their content management systems. By serving publishers, creators, and brands, Uru aims to create impactful, brand-safe advertising opportunities that connect brands with visual content effectively.

Sayspring

Acquisition in 2018
Sayspring, Inc. is a software development company that focuses on creating voice interfaces for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Established in 2016 and based in New York, the company allows designers to build voice-enabled applications without requiring coding expertise, facilitating a smoother transition to development teams. In April 2018, Sayspring became a subsidiary of Adobe Inc.

CloudApp

Venture Round in 2017
CloudApp is a visual sharing platform designed to enhance communication through the use of short videos, GIFs, and visuals, including annotated screenshots and images. By allowing users to record, host, and share these visual elements, CloudApp streamlines team and customer interactions, making conversations more efficient and reducing the likelihood of miscommunication. The platform aims to facilitate collaboration by providing tools that enable users to convey messages clearly and succinctly, ultimately improving the overall effectiveness of team discussions.

KyleBrush

Acquisition in 2017
KyleBrush is a provider of digital brushes designed for Adobe's Creative Cloud tools, catering to creative professionals, designers, and developers. The company specializes in offering innovative creative tools that enhance the capabilities of users within the Adobe ecosystem. By delivering high-quality brushes, KyleBrush supports various content creation needs across multiple platforms and devices, enabling users to create, manage, and engage with their digital content effectively.

Demandbase

Series H in 2017
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

TubeMogul

Acquisition in 2016
TubeMogul, Inc. is a software company that specializes in digital branding through a cloud-based platform designed for video advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, TubeMogul offers a comprehensive solution that enables advertisers to plan, buy, measure, and optimize their video advertising spend from a single interface. The platform supports both a self-serve model and customized campaign objectives, allowing clients to streamline their workflows and gain insights into campaign performance. TubeMogul serves some of the world’s largest brands and agencies, providing them with tools for real-time media buying, ad serving, targeting optimization, and brand measurement. As of December 2016, TubeMogul operates as a subsidiary of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Livefyre

Acquisition in 2016
Livefyre is a social depth platform that enables marketers to integrate user-generated content into their websites and marketing initiatives. This technology allows brands and publishers to enhance their online presence with social content, fostering audience interaction with products and services, which ultimately boosts traffic, conversions, and revenue. Serving over 1,500 prominent brands, including CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, Livefyre focuses on delivering real-time content marketing experiences. The company, founded in 2009, has formed strategic partnerships with major firms such as Adobe and Salesforce, enhancing its capabilities in consumer engagement through real-time content and social curation. Livefyre is supported by notable investors, including Adobe Systems and Salesforce Ventures.

Digital Analytix

Acquisition in 2015
Digital Analytix Enterprise combines the best of analytics and audience demographics to give you unparalleled data access and visibility into the characteristics of your entire user base. Access data in raw form for the real-time insights needed to help your business compete—and thrive. Digital Analytix Enterprise provides the platform and tools to help you discover, analyze and communicate key business insights. With access to the full spectrum of features, Enterprise is your solution to unlock your data and find the most granular insights to maximize the value of your digital investments.

Demandbase

Series G in 2015
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

Oversight

Series C in 2015
Oversight Systems, Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in continuous transaction monitoring solutions designed to detect fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions and master data. Its flagship product, Continuous Transaction Monitoring (CTM), acts as a virtual analyst that oversees procure-to-pay processes, card spending, travel and expense management, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash activities. The software integrates with financial and ERP systems to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of transactions, helping clients mitigate risks and enhance compliance. Oversight serves a diverse clientele, including CFOs, controllers, auditors, corporations, and government institutions, by offering not only software solutions but also training and support services. The company has established itself as a valuable partner for Fortune 500 companies across various industries, addressing governance, risk, and compliance challenges effectively.

Mixamo

Acquisition in 2015
Mixamo, Inc. is a web-based platform that specializes in 3D character creation, rigging, and animation, aimed at professionals in the 3D design and gaming industries. Founded in Silicon Valley, the company provides a suite of tools that includes Adobe Fuse CC for modular character creation, a searchable store of 3D characters, and an automatic online rigging tool known as Auto-Rigger. Additionally, it offers Control Rig Scripts to streamline animation processes, a range of 3D animations, and a plugin called Face Plus for capturing facial expressions. Mixamo's services cater to a diverse clientele, from individual artists to indie developers and major studios, enabling them to produce high-quality animated characters quickly. The platform has gained significant traction, attracting thousands of paying customers and generating substantial monthly traffic with users downloading numerous assets and rigging a significant number of characters. Mixamo, incorporated in 2008 and based in San Francisco, operates as a subsidiary of Adobe Systems Incorporated since 2015.

Livefyre

Series D in 2015
Livefyre is a social depth platform that enables marketers to integrate user-generated content into their websites and marketing initiatives. This technology allows brands and publishers to enhance their online presence with social content, fostering audience interaction with products and services, which ultimately boosts traffic, conversions, and revenue. Serving over 1,500 prominent brands, including CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, Livefyre focuses on delivering real-time content marketing experiences. The company, founded in 2009, has formed strategic partnerships with major firms such as Adobe and Salesforce, enhancing its capabilities in consumer engagement through real-time content and social curation. Livefyre is supported by notable investors, including Adobe Systems and Salesforce Ventures.

Fotolia

Acquisition in 2014
Fotolia is an online marketplace specializing in royalty-free images, vectors, illustrations, and video footage. Founded in 2005 and based in New York City, it operates a crowdsourced library where a community of artists, graphic designers, and agencies contribute content. The platform features an international team of moderators who validate submissions to ensure high quality. Contributing artists earn commissions when their works are purchased, making it a collaborative environment for creators. Fotolia's extensive collection is accessible globally, with services available in 15 languages across 23 regions, allowing users to utilize images without time limits for various design projects or documents.

Gigya

Series F in 2014
Gigya, Inc. offers a customer identity management platform that assists companies in transforming unknown visitors into recognized, loyal customers. The platform enables businesses to collect, manage, and utilize customer identities at scale, facilitating the creation of personalized experiences and enhancing customer relationships. By consolidating data into comprehensive customer profiles, Gigya allows enterprises to identify customers across devices, thereby improving service and product offerings. The platform is particularly focused on social identities and mobile devices, providing tools for registration, authentication, profile management, and data analytics, along with APIs for developers to implement secure and scalable solutions. Gigya serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, media, publishing, and travel, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Gigya operates as a subsidiary of hybris AG.

Demandbase

Series F in 2014
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

Aviary

Acquisition in 2014
Aviary is a photo-editing platform headquartered in New York City that aims to foster creative expression through its innovative tools. Founded in 2007, the platform offers a user-friendly editing experience and a diverse collection of creative content, including custom photo filters, frames, graphics, and overlays. Aviary's services are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and HTML5, and it powers numerous mobile applications. The company provides a free software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to integrate its customizable photo editor into their applications. With billions of images edited using its tools, Aviary serves both everyday content creators and professional photographers, making high-quality photo editing accessible to a global audience. The company has garnered over $19 million in funding from prominent investors, reflecting its significant impact in the creative software sector.

Neolane

Acquisition in 2013
Neolane, Inc. is a conversational marketing technology provider, which develops marketing automation and cross-channel campaign management software and services for business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketers. In 2012, Neolane recorded $58 million in revenue representing 40% year-over-year growth. In 2013, Neolane was named #64 on the Forbes list of America's Most Promising companies. Neolane provides the only conversational marketing technology that empowers organizations to build and sustain one-to-one lifetime dialogues, dramatically increasing revenue and marketing efficiency. Neolane has a track record of enabling its customers to adapt to new customer engagement challenges and exploit opportunities more quickly than their competition. Neolane is used by more than 400 of the world's leading companies including Alcatel Lucent, barnesandnoble.com, Orange, Sears Canada, Sephora Europe, and Sony Music.

Ideacodes

Acquisition in 2013
Ideacodes is a design consultancy specializing in enhancing the design and user experience of digital products. The firm works with a diverse clientele, including startups, social software companies, universities, arts and media organizations, and non-profits. Ideacodes provides tailored services that encompass user interface design, interaction design, user experience design, and visual design for various platforms such as web applications, blog networks, and educational websites. By focusing on customized solutions, Ideacodes aims to improve the usability and aesthetic appeal of digital offerings, thereby supporting its clients in achieving their goals in an increasingly digital landscape.

Thumb Labs

Acquisition in 2013
Thumb Labs is a mobile software development company founded in 2009 and based in New York, United States. The company specializes in creating innovative applications for iOS devices, with a portfolio that includes titles such as Travveling for Dribbble, BPM - Metronome & Tap Tempo, Trash the Tree - A Christmas Game, and take flight, among others. Thumb Labs also develops applications for Android devices, demonstrating its commitment to providing versatile mobile solutions.

Demandbase

Series D in 2013
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

Behance

Acquisition in 2012
Behance is an online platform that allows creative professionals to showcase and discover work through multimedia portfolios. Launched in September 2006 by Matias Corea and Scott Belsky, it serves a wide range of creative fields including design, photography, animation, and fine arts. The platform not only enables users to display their portfolios but also fosters networking among creative communities, schools, and organizations. Additionally, Behance integrates with ProSite, a customizable portfolio site builder, and distributes creative work to other online galleries. With millions of users visiting the site monthly, Behance has become a vital resource for individuals seeking to showcase their talent and connect with opportunities in the creative industry. Its operations are based in New York, United States.

Convo

Venture Round in 2012
Convo provides an enterprise social collaboration platform that enables easy, secure conversations between desk/non-desk workers to accelerate company productivity and engagement. Unlike existing email-focused or chat-centric collaboration platforms, only Convo combines the ease of social networks with rich collaboration capabilities to simplify and optimize work interactions for all employees -- no email required.

Efficient Frontier

Acquisition in 2011
Efficient Frontier is a prominent online performance and social media marketing platform that specializes in managing search marketing, display, and social media campaigns for advertisers and agencies worldwide. The company oversees over $1 billion in annual marketing expenditures for its global clientele. Established in 2002, Efficient Frontier was a pioneer in applying modern portfolio theory to search engine marketing, integrating predictive modeling algorithms and bidding technology with strategic services. The acquisition of Context Optional in 2011 enhanced its social media capabilities, providing a comprehensive solution for managing Facebook fan acquisition, retention, and engagement. The company collaborates with leading advertisers and agencies to optimize campaign performance in complex markets. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Efficient Frontier has additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe, as well as technology partnerships in Asia-Pacific regions. It operates as a privately held entity, supported by funding from Redpoint Ventures and Cambrian Ventures.

Auditude

Acquisition in 2011
Auditude is a prominent video management and monetization technology company focused on enhancing video revenues for content owners and aggregators. Its proprietary system, Auditude Connect, serves as an advanced ad management platform that addresses the needs of premium video websites and content providers. By facilitating effective ad serving and management, Auditude has partnered with major players in the online video industry, including Comcast, Major League Baseball, MTV Networks, MySpace Music and Video, Universal Music Group, and Yahoo!. The company employs a team of experts with backgrounds in leading technology firms such as DoubleClick, eBay, Google, and PayPal. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Auditude also maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

PlayJam

Series A in 2011
PlayJam Ltd. is a technology company based in London that develops and delivers software solutions for embedded gaming and rich media applications on Android-powered televisions and set-top boxes. The company focuses on distributing interactive gaming content to a global audience, enabling casual gaming experiences on over 90 million smart TV devices. PlayJam has created a built-for-TV games platform and provides a range of white-label OTT devices, including portable media consoles and game controllers. Additionally, it offers Nexad, a HTML5 mobile advertising solution that encompasses the design and delivery of ad units. Since its incorporation in 1997, PlayJam has collaborated with leading TV and set-top box manufacturers to license its technology, aiming to make rich gaming accessible and affordable for families worldwide.

Adobe Fonts

Acquisition in 2011
Adobe Fonts allows subscribers to embed fonts into online documents and websites, as well as activate fonts on their desktop computers. It's a subscription-based service for linking to high-quality Open Type fonts from some of the worlds best type foundries. Their fonts are served from a global network on redundant servers, offering bulletproof service and incredible speed. Adobe Fonts is formerly Typekit, which was acquired by Adobe in 2011.

Nitobi Software

Acquisition in 2011
Nitobi Software is a company that specializes in developing rich web applications and developer toolkits using Ajax and JavaScript. It is known for creating PhoneGap, an open-source platform that facilitates the development of mobile applications using HTML5. This platform enables developers to build cross-platform mobile applications efficiently, allowing for the coding of Java files that can be utilized on various mobile devices. Through its innovative tools, Nitobi Software aims to enhance the capabilities of developers in the mobile application landscape.

IRIDAS

Acquisition in 2011
IRIDAS is a company that was acquired by Adobe Systems in 2011.

Adobe Sign

Acquisition in 2011
Previously known as EchoSign, Adobe Sign services brings trusted e-signatures to your organization and makes 100% digital workflows a reality. It integrates with the entire Adobe Document Cloud portfolio of solutions. And it’s the only e-sign solution that lets you create secure digital document processes across your entire organization — while partnering with a single vendor. The company is a direct competitor to [DocuSign](http://crunchbase.com/organization/docusign) which took a substantial round of financing in the summer of 2007. EchoSign fired back with a second round of $6 million and partnerships with CRM powerhouse Salesforce.com, NetSuite, SAP, WebEx and [Zoho](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zoho). Salesforce.com named EchoSign to the "Best Apps of 2012, "Best Apps of 2011", "Best Apps of 2010", "Best Apps of 2009" and "Best Apps of 2008", as well as a three-time AppExchange Essential. Adobe Sign's signature process requires users to email documents through its system which takes care of the signing process on the other side. The recipients can e-sign instantly in any browser, an iPhone or a Blackberry, or via a widget on any website. Or if desired, recipients can sign by fax using a toll-free fax gateway. Adobe Sign also offers full integration with Google Apps / Google Docs, NetSuite, SAP Sourcing, Oracle CRM On Demand, eFax, DropBox, Evernote, Box.net, SugarCRM, Xobni and [SpringCM](http://crunchbase.com/organization/springcm). In July 2011, EchoSign was acquired by Adobe. https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/documents/esignatures.html

Demandbase

Series C in 2011
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

Demdex

Acquisition in 2011
Demdex provides Audience Management solutions for powering dynamic, multi-channel data strategies online. Having pioneered the SaaS Audience Management market since 2008, Demdex's services are continually being embraced by some of the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries. As the best alternative to homegrown systems which are expensive to build, operate and maintain, Demdex's enterprise-level technology provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance necessary for businesses to succeed online.

Day Software

Acquisition in 2010
Day Software, founded in Basel, Switzerland, in 1993, specializes in web experience management and the development of content management solutions for global companies. The company focuses on enabling clients to launch and manage multi-lingual internet initiatives effectively. Day Software's offerings are marketed and delivered through collaborations with system integrators and consultants, alongside its own direct sales efforts. This approach allows the company to cater to diverse client needs while maintaining a strong presence in the digital content management landscape.

Omniture

Acquisition in 2009
Omniture is a business specializing in online marketing and web analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to help clients manage and improve their marketing efforts. Their product suite includes advanced web analytics and segmentation tools, such as SiteCatalyst, Discover, and a Data Warehouse, which allow for in-depth analysis of website performance. Additionally, they provide search marketing solutions through SearchCenter, optimization tools via Advanced Testing and Targeting, and a marketing integration platform called Genesis. Omniture also offers an iPhone application that enables users to access their accounts and monitor statistics remotely, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of their services.

Oversight

Venture Round in 2009
Oversight Systems, Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in continuous transaction monitoring solutions designed to detect fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions and master data. Its flagship product, Continuous Transaction Monitoring (CTM), acts as a virtual analyst that oversees procure-to-pay processes, card spending, travel and expense management, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash activities. The software integrates with financial and ERP systems to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of transactions, helping clients mitigate risks and enhance compliance. Oversight serves a diverse clientele, including CFOs, controllers, auditors, corporations, and government institutions, by offering not only software solutions but also training and support services. The company has established itself as a valuable partner for Fortune 500 companies across various industries, addressing governance, risk, and compliance challenges effectively.

GoodBarry

Acquisition in 2009
GoodBarry is an integrated online business system that provides website content management, ecommerce, email marketing, business analytics and simple CRM. GoodBarry's difference comes from tracking capturing customer actions on your website, automatically building a customer profile within the built in CRM. This means that online orders, email marketing campaigns, web form submissions - all customer interactions on your website - are captured and collected against a central customer record.

Business Catalyst

Acquisition in 2009
BC is a hosted application for building and managing online businesses. Using our unified platform and without back-end coding, you can build everything from amazing websites to powerful online stores, beautiful brochure-ware sites to lead generation

YaWah

Acquisition in 2008
YaWah is an Adobe Group Company and its products are now part of the Adobe Scene7 product family. YaWah provided imaging software.

Demandbase

Series B in 2008
Demandbase, Inc. is a provider of marketing solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies globally. The company specializes in account-based marketing (ABM), offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates advertising, personalization, and analytics to help marketers effectively connect their campaigns to revenue generation. Demandbase's platform enables B2B marketers to manage account-based campaigns, utilize artificial intelligence to identify buyer interests, and automate sales and marketing actions throughout the ABM funnel. Additionally, it provides tools for performance management, web analytics, and consulting services, facilitating a streamlined approach to achieving revenue goals with optimized resource usage. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Demandbase has established itself as a key player in the B2B marketing technology landscape.

Oversight

Series B in 2008
Oversight Systems, Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in continuous transaction monitoring solutions designed to detect fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions and master data. Its flagship product, Continuous Transaction Monitoring (CTM), acts as a virtual analyst that oversees procure-to-pay processes, card spending, travel and expense management, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash activities. The software integrates with financial and ERP systems to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of transactions, helping clients mitigate risks and enhance compliance. Oversight serves a diverse clientele, including CFOs, controllers, auditors, corporations, and government institutions, by offering not only software solutions but also training and support services. The company has established itself as a valuable partner for Fortune 500 companies across various industries, addressing governance, risk, and compliance challenges effectively.

Veoh

Series D in 2008
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Bunchball

Series B in 2008
Bunchball Inc. specializes in gamification, integrating game mechanics into existing platforms to enhance user engagement and loyalty. Founded in 2005 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company offers a range of solutions designed to motivate participation and improve business performance. Its flagship product, Nitro Studio, allows administrators to create and manage gamification strategies easily, while features like a rules engine and analytics provide insights into user behavior. Bunchball serves various sectors with tailored solutions such as Nitro for Salesforce, which boosts sales and service performance, and Nitro for SAP SuccessFactors Learning, aimed at improving training program outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players like Salesforce, BMC, IBM, and SAP, and counts notable clients such as Adobe, HP, and Cisco among its customer base. Bunchball operates as a subsidiary of Schoeneckers, Inc. since April 2018.

TuVox

Series D in 2007
TuVox, Inc. specializes in providing speech application and contact center solutions for both inbound and outbound calls. The company's offerings include natural language call routing, customer support triage, and product support that integrates with live agents. TuVox's solutions cater to various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, high technology, and retail, as well as sectors such as media and publishing, travel, and energy. The company also offers managed services, which encompass turnkey application support, monitoring, and quality assurance, along with design center services for tailored application development. Additionally, TuVox provides options for ongoing support through its On Premise service and enables clients to manage applications via the On Demand Portal.

56.Com

Series B in 2007
56.com is a user-generated content video-sharing platform based in Guangzhou, China. It hosts over 80 million videos, primarily contributed by users, alongside some original productions. The platform allows individuals to create, upload, store, and share a variety of video content, including original videos and short films. In December 2008, 56.com acquired an online video license from the State Administration of Radio and Television of China, establishing itself as a legitimate player in the online video market. It was the first site in China to offer video album services and the "Beauty Show." The platform has collaborated with various major brands, including Audi, Toyota, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Nestle, and Nike. In October 2011, 56.com was fully acquired by Renren Inc., becoming part of the Renren Group.

FORA.tv

Seed Round in 2007
FORA.tv helps users find, enjoy, and share videos about the people, issues, and ideas changing the world. FORA.tv presents the web's largest collection of videos drawn from live events, lectures, interviews, and debates going on all the time at top universities, public forums, think tanks and conferences. FORA.tv has partnered with hundreds of organizations to bring provocative and compelling video content for free, and pay-per-view, to audiences around the world. FORA.tv was founded in 2005 and is funded by a select group of investors including William R. Hearst III and Adobe Ventures.

Virtual Ubiquity

Acquisition in 2007
Virtual Ubiquity, the Waltham-based developer of an online word processing application.

Scrybe

Series A in 2007
Scrybe Corp., a Boston-based provider of an online organizer.

Convio

Series E in 2007
Software and services enabling non-profit organizations to raise funds, influence public policy and support their processes

Scene7

Acquisition in 2007
Adobe [acquired](http://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/8df47bafeccc8db6c9830dc69df1e5a3) Scene7 in May 2007 and now offers Scene7 as one of its products. Scene7 – provider of the leading on-demand rich media platform – enables companies to grow revenues, enhance customer experience and cut production costs. With Scene7, businesses can improve the entire selling and marketing cycle – from attracting customers, to guiding them to the right products and services, to successfully converting them into loyal buyers. The company offers rich media solutions built on a robust, integrated technology platform – for unrivaled breadth, depth, scalability and ease of ongoing rich media use. Adobe acquired Scene7 in May 2007.

introNetworks

Series A in 2007
introNetworks, Inc. develops an online community platform designed for businesses and brands, enabling them to create tailored social networks. Founded in 2003 and based in Santa Barbara, California, the company offers various solutions, including eventNet for community event management, memberNet for enhancing member interactions, and talentNet for building enterprise communities. These tools help organizations, event planners, trade associations, and publishers foster engagement and networking among users. Additionally, introNetworks provides a Visual Matching Engine, which supports the platform's user interface, business logic, and database management, facilitating seamless community experiences.

scanR

Series B in 2007
scanR, Inc. develops handset applications that allow camera phone or digital camera to scan, copy, and fax documents. The company provides scanR service, which produces copies of documents, whiteboards, and business cards; extracts text information; and creates a PDF file, electronic contact, or fax. scanR also offers Office Files (beta) product that allows to upload office files through the uploader in its Web site and enable to read those files on mobile phones, as well as supports Excel, Word, Powerpoint, pdf, WordPerfect, rtf, and csv file formats. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Antepo

Acquisition in 2006
Antepo, Inc. provides enterprise instant messaging (EIM) and presence technology solutions. It offers Open Presence Network (OPN) System that enables real-time communication and collaboration between employees, customers, suppliers, and partners. OPN System supports interoperability between EIM solutions based on the XMPP or SIP/SIMPLE protocols.

MobiTV

Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Serious Magic

Acquisition in 2006
Developer of video and communication software. The company's products provide functionalities like - improving the quality of footage on location while capturing directly to a PC; creating realistic background composites; bringing broadcast quality effects and transitions to PowerPoint presentations; creating video blogs and assisting in video production.

Amicima

Acquisition in 2006
Amicima, Inc. was a software company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, United States, developing new network protocols for client-server and peer-to-peer communication over the Internet and applications using the new protocols. Amicima was purchased by [Adobe](/organization/adobe-systems).

Bunchball

Series A in 2006
Bunchball Inc. specializes in gamification, integrating game mechanics into existing platforms to enhance user engagement and loyalty. Founded in 2005 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company offers a range of solutions designed to motivate participation and improve business performance. Its flagship product, Nitro Studio, allows administrators to create and manage gamification strategies easily, while features like a rules engine and analytics provide insights into user behavior. Bunchball serves various sectors with tailored solutions such as Nitro for Salesforce, which boosts sales and service performance, and Nitro for SAP SuccessFactors Learning, aimed at improving training program outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players like Salesforce, BMC, IBM, and SAP, and counts notable clients such as Adobe, HP, and Cisco among its customer base. Bunchball operates as a subsidiary of Schoeneckers, Inc. since April 2018.

InterAKT

Acquisition in 2006
InterAKT is an Advertising company.

Movaris

Series C in 2006
Solutions that integrate and manage financial close and other governance, risk and compliance processes

Pixmantec

Acquisition in 2006
Pixmantec develops digital imaging software.

Trade and Technologies France

Acquisition in 2006
Trade and Technologies France is a company that was acquired by Adobe Systems in 2006.

Navisware

Acquisition in 2005
Navisware engages in connecting computer aided design data and enterprise intelligence. Its enterprise connection framework enables computer aided design application instances to collaborate within the department, throughout the enterprise, and around the world. Navisware is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1984 by James Wicker. The company was acquired by Adobe Systems on December 16, 2005.

Macromedia

Acquisition in 2005
Macromedia was a North American graphics and Web development software house headquartered in San Francisco, California producing such products as Macromedia Flash. The line of Macromedia products is now controlled by its former rival, Adobe Systems, which acquired Macromedia on December 3, 2005.

Arcot

Series A in 2005
Arcot Systems, Inc. specializes in authentication and digital signing solutions designed to protect and verify the digital identities of cardholders and merchants. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a technology center in Bangalore, India, the company offers a range of products, including TransFort for Issuers and Merchants, which facilitate secure authentication processes; RiskFort, which addresses real-time fraud prevention; and SignFort, which streamlines document signing and approval. Additional solutions include WebFort and ArcotID for software-based authentication, as well as A-OK On-Demand for enhanced security in authentication. Arcot Systems caters to various sectors, including financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and e-commerce platforms, helping them mitigate online fraud and identity theft while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Kollective

Venture Round in 2004
Kollective Technology, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise video applications designed to enhance employee engagement through live and on-demand video content. The company's platform includes various solutions such as Webcaster, which allows users to create self-service webcasts; a Software-Defined Enterprise Content Delivery Network (SD ECDN) that facilitates large-scale video streaming without straining network resources; Mediacenter, an employee video portal; and Kollective IQ, a data analytics dashboard. By utilizing existing network infrastructure, Kollective's technology helps organizations effectively manage bandwidth while delivering video content and software. Founded in 2000 and based in Bend, Oregon, the company serves enterprise customers both in the United States and internationally.

Okyz

Acquisition in 2004
Okyz specializes in 3D collaboration and publishing tools, having developed Raider3D, a patented technology designed to transform how organizations communicate using three-dimensional models. This innovative software enables secure exchange of real 3D models, replacing outdated methods such as emailing, faxing, and sharing static 2D images. Okyz's solutions aim to enhance collaboration by providing a more dynamic and interactive way for businesses to work together on projects that require detailed visual information.

Q-Link Technologies

Acquisition in 2004
Q-Link is an innovator in business process management software. It provides a pure J2EE component based workflow architecture that enables developers to visually assemble complete applications faster than traditional application development. From workflow to forms, UI design, rules, web services, integration and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Q-Link offers a fully unified solution to easily build process-driven applications.

Above All Software

Series B in 2004
Above All Software (formerly BAM Software) is pioneering point-and-click software that enables the rapid assembly of composite applications that are based on existing information resources such as enterprise applications, legacy systems and database procedures. With no programming and no changes to existing systems, both business and technical users can assemble solutions that integrate critical business functions like sales, finance and manufacturing.

TuVox

Series B in 2003
TuVox, Inc. specializes in providing speech application and contact center solutions for both inbound and outbound calls. The company's offerings include natural language call routing, customer support triage, and product support that integrates with live agents. TuVox's solutions cater to various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, high technology, and retail, as well as sectors such as media and publishing, travel, and energy. The company also offers managed services, which encompass turnkey application support, monitoring, and quality assurance, along with design center services for tailored application development. Additionally, TuVox provides options for ongoing support through its On Premise service and enables clients to manage applications via the On Demand Portal.

Biz360

Series C in 2003
Biz360, Inc. is an information-services company focused on transforming information to help businesses make better decisions. They use technology to aggregate, measure and analyze news media and consumer opinion information from a vast amount of traditional and social media sources (i.e. print, broadcast, websites, blogs and message boards) to yield invaluable insights which enable marketing and media executives to better understand, reach and motivate their target audiences. Biz360 is distinguished by its broad, global network of content sources, superior leading-edge analytical expertise and outstanding service & support — which enables us to deliver to their clients the most accurate, relevant and insightful information/metrics in the most flexible, consumable formats.

Syntrillium Software

Acquisition in 2003
Syntrillium Software Corporation, founded in 1995 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in designing and developing software products for sound and visual effects. The company is known for its digital audio workstation, which includes features such as multitrack, waveform, and spectral display, allowing users to create, mix, edit, and restore audio content. Notable products include Cool Edit 2000 and Cool Edit Pro, which are used for recording, editing, and mixing music, as well as Loop CD Sets and Red Rover. Syntrillium aims to provide tools that enhance the audio production process for its customers.

Above All Software

Series A in 2002
Above All Software (formerly BAM Software) is pioneering point-and-click software that enables the rapid assembly of composite applications that are based on existing information resources such as enterprise applications, legacy systems and database procedures. With no programming and no changes to existing systems, both business and technical users can assemble solutions that integrate critical business functions like sales, finance and manufacturing.

Kollective

Series B in 2002
Kollective Technology, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise video applications designed to enhance employee engagement through live and on-demand video content. The company's platform includes various solutions such as Webcaster, which allows users to create self-service webcasts; a Software-Defined Enterprise Content Delivery Network (SD ECDN) that facilitates large-scale video streaming without straining network resources; Mediacenter, an employee video portal; and Kollective IQ, a data analytics dashboard. By utilizing existing network infrastructure, Kollective's technology helps organizations effectively manage bandwidth while delivering video content and software. Founded in 2000 and based in Bend, Oregon, the company serves enterprise customers both in the United States and internationally.

Accelio Corporation

Acquisition in 2002
Accelio Corporation Formerly known as Jetform Corporation. The principal activity of the Company are development and distribution of web based software solutions. The Company operates in three business segments: Products, consulting services and customer support. The products segment licenses the Company's software products. The consulting segment configures, implements, integrates and customizes products and designs automated processes to meet the customers specific needs. This segment also provides necessary training to the customers. The customer support segment provides after sale support for software products as well as providing software upgrades and support programs. Software and license accounted for 61% of fiscal 2001 revenues; consulting, 11% and customer support, 28%.

Salon.com

Funding Round in 2002
Salon.com is a pioneering digital media outlet that specializes in breaking news and in-depth reporting across a variety of topics, including politics, culture, technology, and entertainment. The website is known for its investigative journalism and bold commentary, attracting an audience of approximately 15 million unique visitors each month. With offices located in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, D.C., Salon.com has established itself as a significant player in the online news landscape. After being taken private in 2019, the company aims to build a sustainable future in digital journalism while continuing its legacy of fearless reporting and critique.

Fotiva

Acquisition in 2001
Fotiva provides software and information that enables consumers to use digital cameras.

Biz360

Series B in 2001
Biz360, Inc. is an information-services company focused on transforming information to help businesses make better decisions. They use technology to aggregate, measure and analyze news media and consumer opinion information from a vast amount of traditional and social media sources (i.e. print, broadcast, websites, blogs and message boards) to yield invaluable insights which enable marketing and media executives to better understand, reach and motivate their target audiences. Biz360 is distinguished by its broad, global network of content sources, superior leading-edge analytical expertise and outstanding service & support — which enables us to deliver to their clients the most accurate, relevant and insightful information/metrics in the most flexible, consumable formats.

Digital Fountain

Series D in 2001
Digital Fountain specializes in developing software for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. Their technology addresses the limitations typically encountered in digital media distribution, whether over private or public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables customers to make the most of their existing infrastructure investments while opening up new revenue opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to facilitate the smooth and effective transmission of data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

Convio

Series B in 2001
Software and services enabling non-profit organizations to raise funds, influence public policy and support their processes

Kinecta

Series C in 2001
Kinecta Corporation was a content syndication company.

Digital Fountain

Series C in 2000
Digital Fountain specializes in developing software for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. Their technology addresses the limitations typically encountered in digital media distribution, whether over private or public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables customers to make the most of their existing infrastructure investments while opening up new revenue opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to facilitate the smooth and effective transmission of data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

AvantGo

Venture Round in 2000
AvantGo, Inc. provides software and services that enable and enhance the use of Internet-based content and corporate intranets to mobile devices, including personal digital assistants and Internet-enabled phones. The company licenses its AvantGo M-Business Server products and AvantGo mobile applications products to help its customers provide their employees, customers, suppliers, and business affiliates with easy access to business information. The AvantGo Mobile Internet service allows individuals to access Internet-based content and applications, and gives content providers and other businesses a new medium for reaching and interacting with new and existing customers. In February 2002, AvantGo was chosen by Microsoft for the participation in the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council. AvantGo provides solutions for the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002.

Sendmail

Series D in 2000
Sendmail simplifies business email complexity and reduces IT infrastructure costs for large enterprises. The company’s solutions ensure global email connectivity, routing, and message delivery between people, systems, and applications located on-premises, in-cloud or on mobile devices. The Sentrion Email Infrastructure Platform performs intelligent email policy and message inspection ensuring all critical communications and content are integrated with business policies, applications and processes.

Shutterfly

Series B in 2000
Shutterfly is a company that specializes in manufacturing and retailing personalized products, primarily serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates through three main segments: Shutterfly Consumer, Lifetouch, and Shutterfly Business Solutions. The Shutterfly Consumer segment offers a variety of customized items, including photo books, greeting cards, stationery, personalized gifts, and home décor products. It also provides services for renting photographic and video equipment. The Lifetouch segment focuses on photography services for educational institutions, retail stores, and community organizations, operating around 400 retail studios. Meanwhile, Shutterfly Business Solutions delivers direct marketing services and inventory-free printing solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Shutterfly aims to help individuals preserve and share their life events and everyday moments through its diverse range of products and services.
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