Glidance
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Glidance develops a self-driving mobility aid for individuals with sight loss. Utilizing advancements in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems, the device guides users safely through crowds and around obstacles, enabling them to navigate to specific locations with ease.
SafKan Health
Series A in 2022
SafKan Health, founded in 2016 and based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in the development and manufacturing of automated ear cleaning devices for clinical applications. Its flagship product, OtoSet, is the first automated ear cleaning device to receive FDA clearance, addressing the needs of the 35 million Americans affected by impacted earwax, a common cause of conductive hearing loss. OtoSet offers a hygienic and mess-free solution for earwax removal, featuring disposable ear tips and waste containers. The device is designed to perform both bilateral and unilateral procedures, allowing for effective removal of mild to severe earwax impactions, thereby providing patients with a safe and efficient tool for ear care.
Vega Cloud
Venture Round in 2022
Vega Cloud is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in public cloud infrastructure management. It has developed an enterprise management platform that streamlines the management of cloud resources, making it easier for businesses to deploy and optimize their cloud infrastructure. By simplifying scale deployments and providing optimization recommendations, Vega Cloud helps organizations save both time and money in managing their cloud environments.
Inherent Biosciences
Series A in 2022
Inherent Biosciences is a molecular diagnostics company focused on transforming the traditional trial and error approach in medicine. The company leverages its innovative epigenetic medicine platform to address various health challenges by identifying gene dysregulation and its associated pathways. By translating biological insights into actionable information, Inherent Biosciences aims to enhance treatment strategies for conditions such as pain, infertility, embryo quality, autism, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fetal heart disease, and COVID-19. This approach not only guides healthcare professionals in managing complex diseases but also seeks to provide personalized insights that empower patients in their health journeys.
Violett
Seed Round in 2022
Violett is a company based in Gig Harbor, Washington, that specializes in developing innovative air disinfection solutions. Its flagship product, Luminair, is an ultra-portable air disinfection unit designed to inactivate harmful pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, in indoor environments. By utilizing a combination of cyclonic airflow and high-intensity UVC light, Luminair effectively circulates and disinfects the air, ensuring that individuals can breathe safely, even in the presence of airborne contaminants. Founded in 2020, Violett aims to enhance public health by providing users with reliable protection against airborne diseases.
Healthtracka
Seed Round in 2022
Healthtracka is a digital health platform that offers consumer access to a variety of health testing services. The company specializes in at-home sample collection and provides digital consultations, ensuring convenience and accessibility for users. Its service portfolio includes full body checkups and tests for conditions such as coronavirus, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, and hypertension, as well as pre-wedding screening tests. By delivering test results digitally within one to three days, Healthtracka aims to empower individuals with timely information to support their health-related decision-making and follow-up actions.
Indicio.tech
Seed Round in 2022
Indicio is a developer of a decentralized identity technology platform aimed at assisting companies in creating and sharing verifiable data while fostering secure relationships. The company provides comprehensive professional services to support clients in transitioning from outdated legacy identity systems to more efficient, decentralized solutions. Indicio's technology is applicable across various industries, including travel, hospitality, government, financial services, agriculture, and education, among others. By offering effective data verification systems, Indicio enables organizations to streamline operations, save time, and reduce reliance on cumbersome paper-based processes.
Variational AI
Seed Round in 2021
Variational AI employs cutting-edge machine learning techniques to swiftly generate novel compounds optimized for multiple properties. This approach aims to mitigate common causes of drug failure and enhance clinical success. The company collaborates with leading biopharmaceutical partners and maintains its own pipeline.
Keepe
Venture Round in 2021
Keepe is a B2B marketplace that connects enterprise clients like property management companies and REITs with qualified technicians for home repairs. It streamlines the process of finding professionals, obtaining estimates, scheduling work, and payment.
Kadama is a Gen-Z education tutoring marketplace that connects students and parents with expert tutors, facilitating the scheduling of both online and in-person tutoring sessions. With a focus on enhancing educational accessibility, Kadama has impacted millions of students through its platform, which offers a diverse range of courses and services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including over 2 million downloads of its app and a substantial social media presence, boasting 1 billion views and 2.5 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Since its launch, Kadama has conducted hundreds of thousands of tutoring sessions across K-12 and college levels and has experienced notable revenue growth, becoming profitable within its first year of operation. Recognized for its innovation, Kadama has featured in several prominent media outlets and received accolades such as inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education. The platform stands out as one of the most downloaded tutoring applications on the App Store and continues to grow its user base and offerings.
Solace Cremation
Seed Round in 2021
Solace Cremation is a family-focused direct cremation service established in 2018 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company provides a digital platform for booking cremation services, allowing families to make arrangements online in a modern and straightforward manner, free from hidden fees. Solace Cremation operates as a licensed funeral establishment, ensuring that all service partners are thoroughly vetted to meet its high-quality standards. Additionally, the company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, reflecting its commitment to customer satisfaction. Recently, Solace has expanded its offerings to include a curated line of modern urns, further enhancing the seamless digital experience for users seeking funeral arrangements.
Teal Communications Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in providing mobile broadband Internet connectivity through its eSIM technology. This innovative platform allows users to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to over 2,000 public cellular networks across 195 countries, facilitating automatic connectivity based on factors such as price, coverage, and network quality. Users pay a per-gigabyte rate, eliminating coverage fees, roaming costs, and throttling. Teal's eSIM solution also empowers Private LTE and 5G Network Operators to manage subscribers remotely and seamlessly switch between private and public networks. Additionally, the platform includes features for monitoring real-time device status and data consumption, enhancing the overall management of IoT connectivity.
Nanodropper
Seed Round in 2021
Nanodropper develops a universal eyedrop bottle adaptor that reduces the volume of oversized eye drops, lowering waste and medication costs. The product focuses on patient-centered design to address barriers in eye disease management, enabling healthcare providers, payers, and patients to minimize waste and optimize dose delivery across multiple bottle types.
2Morrow
Venture Round in 2021
2Morrow is a digital health company that develops, licenses, and distributes evidence-based behavioral change programs and digital health products. Its programs include SmartQuit, an evidence-based smoking cessation program using acceptance commitment therapy; My Pocket Coach, a personal goal and habit platform; and Healthy Habits to establish or break routines. Delivered through employers, state programs, wellness initiatives, and health plans, the offerings support population health and well-being. The company emphasizes behavioral science and data-driven tools, with more than a dozen published studies and a Phase III randomized controlled trial in digital health. Based in Kirkland, Washington, 2Morrow has an active product pipeline extending into substance-use support and management of chronic conditions, helping individuals align behavior with personal values to sustain lasting change.
LandTrust
Seed Round in 2020
LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Founded in 2019 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the platform connects sportsmen with landowners, allowing users to list, discover, and book private land for their outdoor pursuits. By partnering with landowners such as farmers and ranchers, LandTrust helps generate new revenue streams from their land's natural resources, ensuring that landowners are compensated for sustainable land management practices. This innovative approach enables landowners to enhance their income while providing outdoor enthusiasts with convenient access to diverse sporting opportunities.
SoundCommerce
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.
TransformativeMed
Series A in 2019
TransformativeMed, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing software solutions that enhance hospital operations and improve patient care. Its primary offerings include Smart Health Apps, which integrate with electronic medical record (EMR) data and clinician workflows. Key products are CORES Smart Handoffs, allowing seamless patient sign-outs between providers; GlycemiCare Smart Glucose, which supports inpatient teams in managing glycemic control to enhance patient safety; and ACR Select Smart Imaging, providing imaging decision support directly within the EMR at the point of order entry. TransformativeMed's platform translates critical patient data into actionable insights, enabling healthcare professionals to focus more on patient outcomes and streamline their processes.
Virion Therapeutics
Series A in 2018
Virion Therapeutics, established in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, is a biotechnology company focused on developing immune-based treatments for virally-associated cancers and chronic viral infections. The company's primary products are ChiVax and ChiVax-gD vaccines, designed to induce potent and sustained T cell-mediated immune responses against transformed or infected cells. These vaccines have demonstrated promising results in pre-clinical testing and are poised for translation into clinical trials targeting diseases such as HPV-induced cancers and chronic Hepatitis B infections.
Boltive
Venture Round in 2018
Boltive safeguards advertisers and publishers from harmful ads. Its platform shields against invasive, malicious, or offensive ads, protecting user experience and recovering lost revenues.
Metricstory
Venture Round in 2018
Metricstory Incorporated is a business optimization platform that identifies unrealized revenue opportunities for its clients. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance digital advertising efforts. Its offerings include prescriptive alerts, spend optimization solutions, and performance anomaly detection, all aimed at simplifying workflows and enhancing team collaboration. Metricstory primarily serves e-commerce leaders, data analysts, agencies, email marketers, merchandisers, and executives, facilitating the efficient launch, management, and maximization of advertising campaigns, particularly on platforms like Google Ads. By leveraging AI and data-driven technology, Metricstory enables its clients to navigate the complexities of digital advertising, ensuring they connect effectively with customers and optimize their revenue growth.
Joylux, Inc. is a health and wellness company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in women's health solutions. Founded in 2013, the company develops LED-focused medical devices aimed at addressing pelvic-floor issues and enhancing vaginal health. Joylux offers an at-home pelvic-floor toning and vaginal rejuvenation device that employs photobiomodulation technology to alleviate symptoms associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The company is dedicated to providing noninvasive, effective, and affordable products that improve various aspects of women's intimate health, while also focusing on collecting health data to help women better predict and manage their symptoms during menopause.
KLATU Networks
Venture Round in 2017
KLATU Networks, Inc. is a company that designs, develops, and markets wireless sensor network solutions tailored for life science organizations. Established in 2006 and based in Poulsbo, Washington, KLATU Networks focuses on optimizing the management of cold storage assets and critical laboratory equipment. The company’s flagship product, the TRAXX Mote, is a wireless transmitter that collects temperature and energy data at one-minute intervals and transmits it to a cloud-based monitoring system via Wi-Fi or a self-contained 3G network. KLATU’s web-based tools facilitate real-time health monitoring, data archiving, and energy management, enabling clients to transition from traditional maintenance practices to proactive strategies that reduce risk and operating costs. Additionally, KLATU offers custom engineering design and development services, collaborating with partners to create new business lines and enhance service offerings.
Pillsy is an enterprise-grade platform for remote patient support and rapid development of connected medication experiences. It is a new smart pill bottle and app that uses behavioral science to support healthy habits around vitamins and medications. It also securely share the pill-taking information with loved ones and to help monitor people.
Pillsy was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Drone Complier
Convertible Note in 2017
Drone Complier is a software company that specializes in drone compliance management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, the company offers a comprehensive application designed to streamline various aspects of drone operations. Its features include airspace mapping, job and flight planning, risk management, invoicing, payments, fleet management, safety management, and logbooks. The software provides an enterprise-grade solution that enables users to manage their drone fleets efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulations set by civil aviation authorities in different countries. Drone Complier has been recognized for its contributions to the drone community, particularly through its collaboration with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which selected its application to guide drone pilots on safe and legal flying practices. The company also partners with institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, demonstrating the practical application of its software in real-world scenarios. With a focus on accessibility and administrative control, Drone Complier aims to enhance safety and compliance for drone operators globally.
SHM Controls
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2011, SHM Controls designs a touch-screen device for controlling boilers and hot-water tanks in residential and commercial buildings. Its product enables remote monitoring of gas consumption via on-device, web, mobile apps, and sends alerts to users. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Blok24, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2016, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application aimed at enhancing local community engagement. The application serves as a spontaneity marketplace, connecting users with nearby experiences such as shows, music events, tastings, and happy hours. By providing a visual feed of trending and unique activities, Blok24 enables users to follow their favorite local scenes within customized categories. The platform not only helps consumers discover activities happening in real-time but also allows local businesses to reach a targeted audience of potential customers who are likely to participate within the next 24 hours, fostering a dynamic connection between the community and its local offerings.
Visual Vocal
Venture Round in 2017
Visual Vocal is a Seattle-based technology company founded in 2015 that specializes in converting 3D architectural models into virtual reality experiences. The company's cloud-based platform allows architects, designers, and engineers to collaborate on projects using a smartphone as both the computer and screen. This application enables users to view 3D models, render panoramas, capture real-world imagery, and create interactive VR tours. By recording voice and gaze, it facilitates clear and actionable feedback on design decisions, enhancing the collaborative process in architectural and engineering projects.
Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.
Cardiac Insight
Series C in 2017
Cardiac Insight Inc. is a privately-held medical device company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing advanced body-worn sensing and computing technologies for diagnostic testing in cardiology, respiratory conditions, and other complex diseases. Founded in 2008, the company is known for its flagship product, CardeaScreen, an electrocardiographic device that measures and records the heart's electrical activity. This device assists physicians during pre-participation exams to identify athletes with abnormal heart conditions. Cardiac Insight's innovations are designed with both physicians and patients in mind, aiming to provide complete solutions to unmet clinical needs rather than merely incremental improvements. The company employs advanced algorithms and software to enhance diagnostic and treatment processes, catering to a diverse clientele that includes pediatricians, primary care physicians, cardiologists, sports team physicians, professional trainers, and community screening organizations.
Keepe is a B2B marketplace that connects enterprise clients like property management companies and REITs with qualified technicians for home repairs. It streamlines the process of finding professionals, obtaining estimates, scheduling work, and payment.
Rigado Inc. is a manufacturer of Bluetooth low energy modules and a provider of edge-as-a-service infrastructure tailored for commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth connectivity solutions, evaluation boards, and a firmware package for wireless functionality. Rigado's edge computing capabilities are designed to support applications such as asset tracking and smart buildings, featuring flexible wireless gateways and a containerized computing platform. Additionally, Rigado provides comprehensive product development services, including electrical design, RF and wireless engineering, software design, mechanical design, and industrial design. The company serves various sectors, including health and fitness, kiosks, payment systems, and military research. Founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, Rigado has established strategic partnerships with several industry leaders to enhance its offerings and facilitate large-scale IoT deployments.
Matcherino
Seed Round in 2017
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in providing a crowdfunding platform for esports tournament organizers and game publishers. Established in 2015, Matcherino's platform facilitates the management of esports events by connecting brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their activities effectively. The platform offers tools that increase tournament prize pools, including options for fans to purchase custom game content and participate in sponsor campaigns to augment funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services, such as prize pool escrow and the transparent distribution of tournament earnings, ensuring compliance with taxation and documentation standards. This enables professional players to compete in recognized tournaments while fostering community engagement and support.
Sharkbite Games
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Sharkbite Games specializes in creating high-quality gaming experiences across various platforms. With over seven decades of combined experience among its team members, the company focuses on delivering engaging puzzle-based games with social gameplay elements and cross-platform accessibility.
Hemex Health
Seed Round in 2017
Hemex Health, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing medical diagnostic devices aimed at populations at risk for malaria and sickle cell disease. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers innovative products such as the Magneto-Optical Device (MOD), which detects all strains of malaria in under a minute, and the HemeChip, designed to identify hemoglobin disorders. Additionally, Hemex Health provides the SMART solution for early detection of sickle cell disease and malaria through point-of-care testing, enabling healthcare professionals in both clinical and field settings to deliver rapid and affordable diagnostics. The company's portable devices allow physicians, small laboratories, and frontline healthcare workers to diagnose and treat these diseases more efficiently, thereby improving patient outcomes in underserved regions.
HERO Sports
Seed Round in 2017
HERO Sports operates a content automation platform designed to deliver sports news, statistics, and insights through the use of advanced natural language processing. The platform aggregates and publicizes stories related to teams, players, fans, and coaches across various sports, enhancing the appreciation for athletics. With a focus on college and professional sports, HERO Sports generates millions of articles and handles approximately 3 million user sessions each month. Additionally, it provides insights and betting odds for FBS games, allowing users to easily access and engage with comprehensive sports information.
AudPop is a social impact video submissions platform that connects diverse storytellers with brands and agencies to create video content. The platform enables filmmakers to submit films, pitches, and series tailored to various business needs, facilitating the production of video at scale in a simple and affordable manner. AudPop's technology supports a community-driven ecosystem, allowing for engagement through video contests, filmmaking challenges, and online film festivals. The company operates a diversified business model that includes video and content submissions software, a video library, subscription services, and original content. With a robust community of 250,000 registered members and 75,000 global filmmakers, AudPop has awarded $10 million to creators and hosts approximately 3,500 hours of films on its platform.
Atana
Venture Round in 2017
Atana specializes in comprehensive staff training designed to facilitate measurable and meaningful behavior change within organizations. By offering turn-key training solutions, the company aims to foster a healthier, more positive, and respectful workplace culture. Atana's approach is grounded in scientific principles and data, allowing employers to quantify and validate the impacts of training initiatives. This enables organizations to build awareness and effectively address key challenges related to workplace dynamics.
Teadora
Seed Round in 2017
Teadora, LLC is a manufacturer of natural personal care products based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in crafting a distinctive line of body, hair, and skincare products that incorporate natural and organic ingredients, particularly focusing on anti-aging superfruits sourced from the rainforest. Teadora's product offerings include cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, exfoliating and tonic bars, and moisturizing oils, all designed to promote skin and hair health while utilizing sustainable and antioxidant-rich components. The company sells its products online, catering to consumers seeking effective and eco-friendly beauty and wellness solutions.
Heroclip
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Heroclip is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of a versatile carabiner hook clip. This innovative product features a 360-degree rotating hook and two folding joints, allowing for maximum adaptability in various situations. Additionally, the clip includes a rubber tip that ensures it remains securely in place, making it an effective tool for holding and hanging gear in everyday settings. Heroclip aims to provide practical solutions for users seeking to organize and manage their belongings efficiently.
Lumen Learning
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Lumen Learning is a Portland, Oregon-based company dedicated to improving educational outcomes by reducing textbook costs. It achieves this through the creation and distribution of affordable digital course materials using open educational resources (OER). Lumen's platform offers interactive learning content, online homework, and personalized feedback, supporting effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning.
Crelate
Angel Round in 2017
Crelate Inc. is a provider of cloud-based talent relationship management and applicant tracking software designed for recruiting agencies, corporate recruiters, executive search firms, and legal search firms. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Crelate offers a comprehensive solution that integrates applicant tracking with the sales process, allowing users to efficiently source candidates, manage application pipelines, and enhance team productivity. The platform facilitates collaboration between recruiting and sales teams, ensuring alignment in hiring efforts. In addition to its software, Crelate provides onboard training, data migration, business consulting, and custom reporting services to support its clients in optimizing their recruitment processes.
Visual Vocal
Seed Round in 2017
Visual Vocal is a Seattle-based technology company founded in 2015 that specializes in converting 3D architectural models into virtual reality experiences. The company's cloud-based platform allows architects, designers, and engineers to collaborate on projects using a smartphone as both the computer and screen. This application enables users to view 3D models, render panoramas, capture real-world imagery, and create interactive VR tours. By recording voice and gaze, it facilitates clear and actionable feedback on design decisions, enhancing the collaborative process in architectural and engineering projects.
Ripl
Venture Round in 2017
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.
Olis Robotics
Series A in 2017
Olis Robotics specializes in developing Olis Connect, a platform that remotely operates, monitors, diagnoses, and controls industrial robots. Its patent-pending force feedback technology and visual interface provide operators with precise control over critical remote operations.
Utrip is a free travel planning technology that brings together the best in artificial intelligence and human experience, making it easy for travelers to quickly create their perfect trip. It is a destination discovery and travel planning platform that brings together the best in artificial intelligence and human experience to help travelers discover destinations and plan trips in uniquely personal and enjoyable ways.
Utrip PRO helps increase engagement, loyalty and conversion rates by providing a white labeled offering of the Utrip platform to hospitality brands, cruise lines, points of interest, airlines, and Destination Marketing Organizations.
Record360
Venture Round in 2017
Record360, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2011, that specializes in property documentation and inspection through a mobile application. This application is designed to facilitate the renting, loaning, and sharing of property by allowing users to document and report the condition of assets at the time of exchange. Record360’s platform enables users—ranging from body shops and vehicle rental companies to construction and property management firms—to capture detailed property conditions using photos, videos, and notes. The application stores records securely on Amazon Web Services, providing geotagging and time-stamping to ensure authenticity. Users can access and share these records globally via a web portal, enhancing communication and reducing damage disputes. Additionally, Record360 offers customizable reporting and workflow support, integrating seamlessly with existing systems to improve operational efficiency in claims management, repairs, and accounting.
ActX
Venture Round in 2017
ActX, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing actionable genomic information to healthcare professionals. The company focuses on integrating patient genetic data into everyday medical practice, allowing physicians to access relevant clinical information that can enhance personalized patient care. ActX collects and analyzes saliva samples to generate this genetic information, ensuring the secure and private storage of genomic data. By delivering this information through electronic medical records or a secure website, ActX aims to improve healthcare outcomes and facilitate informed decision-making for medical practitioners.
VendorHawk
Seed Round in 2017
VendorHawk Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based application designed to centralize and analyze costs associated with Software as a Service (SaaS) and software vendors. The VendorHawk application aids users in optimizing their SaaS spending and improving the utilization of applications and vendor services. In addition to its software offerings, VendorHawk provides consulting services aimed at identifying wasteful expenditures and delivering actionable recommendations for cost optimization. Established in 2016, VendorHawk operates as a subsidiary of ServiceNow, Inc.
Picnic, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions for the food service and hospitality industries. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., the company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from both food and technology sectors. Picnic's flagship product, the Pizza Production System, represents a significant innovation in automated food preparation, enabling commercial kitchens to produce hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes. The company's application facilitates seamless interactions and ordering processes for food companies, enhancing operational efficiency in the industry.
AutoGraph
Series B in 2016
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.
Aqueduct Critical Care
Venture Round in 2016
Aqueduct Critical Care develops medical devices for treating neurological conditions related to cerebrospinal fluid and intracranial pressure. Its gravity-based drainage systems are designed to provide automated regulation, reducing the need for continuous manual measurements and interventions, which helps patients move more freely and allows hospital staff to conduct tests and physical therapy without restraining mobility. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Bothell, Washington.
Buildpulse
Seed Round in 2016
Buildpulse Inc. is a company that specializes in building analytics, providing a platform designed to audit and manage commercial buildings. Acquired by CopperTree Analytics in 2018, Buildpulse offers an affordable service that delivers actionable insights across both legacy and modern building automation systems. Its cloud-based platform connects swiftly to the automation systems of buildings, enabling the proactive identification of issues and faults while prioritizing workflow. By unlocking data from building and HVAC lighting systems, Buildpulse empowers users, particularly in educational institutions, to analyze problems at both the building and system levels through detailed reporting. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Blokable
Convertible Note in 2016
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.
Hubb, LLC is a technology company based in Vancouver, Washington, founded in 2012. It provides an integrated app platform designed to streamline the complex workflows associated with organizing conferences and meetings. The Hubb Platform enhances event experiences by offering tools for both attendees and sponsors. Attendees can plan their schedules and receive real-time updates, while sponsors can manage their profiles and booth locations independently. The platform supports virtual, onsite, and hybrid events, emphasizing attendee engagement and brand interaction. Built by event-management professionals, Hubb aims to give event planners greater control and flexibility in managing their events.
Slope is a software company that specializes in providing tools for collaboration, workflow management, and review and approval processes related to business content production. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope's platform enables users to efficiently manage campaigns, client projects, and other initiatives by organizing deliverables, assigning tasks, and setting deadlines. The solution allows for file uploads, storage, and sharing, while facilitating feedback and approval collection from both internal and external collaborators. It accommodates various multimedia files and includes features such as time-coded comments and image annotations. Slope's offerings are particularly beneficial for marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, creative managers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, both domestically and internationally. The company was established out of the founders' desire to streamline the cumbersome processes they experienced while working in a creative agency, leading to the development of a comprehensive software solution designed to enhance the management of creative work.
Impel Pharmaceuticals
Debt Financing in 2016
Impel Pharmaceuticals is a late-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies using its proprietary Precision Olfactory Delivery (POD) system. The company's pipeline includes TRUDHESAâ„¢ for migraine treatment, INP105 for autism-related agitation, and INP107 for Parkinson's disease OFF episodes.
StormSensor
Convertible Note in 2016
StormSensor, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in stormwater management solutions aimed at preventing flooding, sewage overflows, and other stormwater issues. Founded in 2015, StormSensor develops Scute sensors that provide real-time monitoring of conditions within stormwater systems. The company also offers Terrapin, a cloud-based software platform that facilitates data visualization, integrates weather data, and sends alerts for significant flow events. This platform automates workflows for inspections, data monitoring, and regulatory reporting, significantly reducing the manual processes traditionally used by clients to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. By providing essential information on urban flooding, illicit discharges, and infrastructure impacts from climate change, StormSensor enables its clients to effectively respond to and mitigate climate-driven risks.
Nexgenia
Venture Round in 2016
Nexgenia Inc., established in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development and manufacturing of proprietary polymer-based reagents for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. The company's core products are stimuli-responsive polymers and polymer-containing magnetic nanoparticles, which can change their state in response to minor environmental changes like temperature, pH, or salt concentration. These smart materials enable faster, more efficient molecular separations and immunoassays, benefiting diagnostic and life science applications by facilitating quicker results for physicians.
Mast Reforestation
Funding Round in 2016
Mast Reforestation specializes in restoring forests damaged by wildfires. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, cultivation, planting, monitoring, and financing through carbon removal credits. By removing financial barriers, Mast enables landowners to reforest their lands at no cost, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.
Ripl
Venture Round in 2016
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.
LeaveLogic
Seed Round in 2016
LeaveLogic, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in a leave management platform designed to streamline the family leave process for employees and employers. The platform provides a central dashboard that guides employees through the necessary steps to create personalized plans for parental leave, focusing on career, financial, and family considerations. By simplifying access to information about leave options, LeaveLogic empowers employees to understand and utilize their benefits without the need to navigate complex policy documents. The company aims to foster a healthier and more engaged workforce by supporting employees in planning their leaves effectively and ensuring a smooth transition back to work. LeaveLogic operates as a subsidiary of Unum Group, enhancing its ability to impact workplace leave practices.
Aqueduct Critical Care
Series A in 2016
Aqueduct Critical Care develops medical devices for treating neurological conditions related to cerebrospinal fluid and intracranial pressure. Its gravity-based drainage systems are designed to provide automated regulation, reducing the need for continuous manual measurements and interventions, which helps patients move more freely and allows hospital staff to conduct tests and physical therapy without restraining mobility. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Bothell, Washington.
Discuss.io
Seed Round in 2016
Discuss.io Inc. is a market research platform that specializes in interviewing consumers and focus groups, providing real-time insights for brands and agencies globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, the company offers tools that facilitate on-demand research tailored for agile marketers. The platform enables users to conduct real-time webcam interviews, recruit participants, and select moderators, thereby enhancing the marketing decision-making process. It serves a diverse clientele, including notable organizations such as Unilever, Target, Ipsos, Kraft Heinz, HP, Ford, and Mastercard, helping them transform customer experiences into actionable insights. Through its innovative approach, Discuss.io assists professionals in market insights, customer experience, and user experience in making informed strategic decisions more efficiently.
2Morrow
Debt Financing in 2016
2Morrow is a digital health company that develops, licenses, and distributes evidence-based behavioral change programs and digital health products. Its programs include SmartQuit, an evidence-based smoking cessation program using acceptance commitment therapy; My Pocket Coach, a personal goal and habit platform; and Healthy Habits to establish or break routines. Delivered through employers, state programs, wellness initiatives, and health plans, the offerings support population health and well-being. The company emphasizes behavioral science and data-driven tools, with more than a dozen published studies and a Phase III randomized controlled trial in digital health. Based in Kirkland, Washington, 2Morrow has an active product pipeline extending into substance-use support and management of chronic conditions, helping individuals align behavior with personal values to sustain lasting change.
Footmarks
Convertible Note in 2016
Footmarks is a Bellevue, Washington-based provider of proximity technology and digital intelligence for physical spaces. Its SmartConnect platform, iBeacon-enabled solutions, and related cross-platform SDKs deliver contextual awareness and real-time customer insights to retailers and brands, enabling proximity-based targeting and enhanced in-store experiences. The company's cloud services and analytics track behavior such as purchase sequencing and bounce rates, helping partners optimize store execution, increase sales, and reduce waste by connecting customers with places and brands across facilities, warehouses, and retail environments.
Innovative Dental Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Innovative Dental Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of dental devices aimed at enhancing the efficiency of dental practices. Founded in 2011 by Hari Reyes, a dental assistant with over a decade of experience, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Its flagship product, ReLeaf, is designed to assist dental practitioners with evacuation, retraction, and maintaining a dry field during ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and restorative procedures. By offering innovative solutions that enable hands-free suction and improve procedural effectiveness, Innovative Dental Technologies aims to support dental clinics in delivering high-quality patient care. The company's products are available for purchase online, reflecting its commitment to providing accessible and practical tools for dental professionals.
Blok24
Angel Round in 2016
Blok24, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2016, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application aimed at enhancing local community engagement. The application serves as a spontaneity marketplace, connecting users with nearby experiences such as shows, music events, tastings, and happy hours. By providing a visual feed of trending and unique activities, Blok24 enables users to follow their favorite local scenes within customized categories. The platform not only helps consumers discover activities happening in real-time but also allows local businesses to reach a targeted audience of potential customers who are likely to participate within the next 24 hours, fostering a dynamic connection between the community and its local offerings.
Giftbit
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2011, Giftbit operates a digital rewards platform that enables users to buy, send, track, and customize gift cards for incentive programs. Its platform offers transparent technology services with features such as gift card tracking and reporting, customization options, team account management, and seamless integration with existing workflows.
Giftbit
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2011, Giftbit operates a digital rewards platform that enables users to buy, send, track, and customize gift cards for incentive programs. Its platform offers transparent technology services with features such as gift card tracking and reporting, customization options, team account management, and seamless integration with existing workflows.
Poached Jobs
Venture Round in 2016
Poached Jobs, Inc. is a staffing solutions provider specializing in the food and drink industry through its platform, Poachedjobs.com. Founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company connects hospitality workers with employers, offering a marketplace where job seekers can find both full-time and on-demand shift opportunities. The platform equips employers with tools to manage candidate resumes effectively, allowing them to rate, sort, filter, and make notes on applicants. This functionality helps businesses fill open positions quickly and efficiently, ultimately reducing turnover and associated costs. Poached Jobs serves a diverse range of customers across major cities, including Portland, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
18Angles
Seed Round in 2016
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) will transform the way people communicate and collaborate. 18Angles is exploring and inventing new human communication patterns for this next wave of immersive computing... Stay tuned.
Ampd
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Ampd is an enterprise advertising platform focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of digital advertising for e-commerce businesses. The company utilizes data science and automation to streamline the creation, launch, and optimization of advertising campaigns, particularly within Google Ads and on platforms like Amazon. By providing an ad automation toolkit, Ampd helps businesses maximize their advertising efforts and budgets, enabling them to reach new customers and capitalize on revenue opportunities.
Matcherino
Seed Round in 2015
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in providing a crowdfunding platform for esports tournament organizers and game publishers. Established in 2015, Matcherino's platform facilitates the management of esports events by connecting brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their activities effectively. The platform offers tools that increase tournament prize pools, including options for fans to purchase custom game content and participate in sponsor campaigns to augment funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services, such as prize pool escrow and the transparent distribution of tournament earnings, ensuring compliance with taxation and documentation standards. This enables professional players to compete in recognized tournaments while fostering community engagement and support.
Metricstory
Seed Round in 2015
Metricstory Incorporated is a business optimization platform that identifies unrealized revenue opportunities for its clients. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance digital advertising efforts. Its offerings include prescriptive alerts, spend optimization solutions, and performance anomaly detection, all aimed at simplifying workflows and enhancing team collaboration. Metricstory primarily serves e-commerce leaders, data analysts, agencies, email marketers, merchandisers, and executives, facilitating the efficient launch, management, and maximization of advertising campaigns, particularly on platforms like Google Ads. By leveraging AI and data-driven technology, Metricstory enables its clients to navigate the complexities of digital advertising, ensuring they connect effectively with customers and optimize their revenue growth.
CardTapp
Seed Round in 2015
CardTapp, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile marketing and customer engagement solutions for professionals. Founded in 2012 and based in Bellevue, Washington, it provides a platform that enables users to create personalized mobile applications designed to enhance networking and client engagement. These applications serve as digital business cards and can be customized to include relevant information and calls to action tailored to each user's needs. CardTapp's product offerings include AgentTapp for real estate agents, MortgageMapp for mortgage professionals, InsuranceTapp for insurance agents, and AutoTapp for automotive sales, catering to both small and large sales teams. The platform facilitates improved communication with prospects and clients, helping users capture leads, track their growth, and ultimately increase sales effectiveness.
Thrive Causemetics
Angel Round in 2015
Thrive Causemetics, Inc. is a beauty company based in Seattle, Washington, founded by Karissa Bodnar in 2014. The firm specializes in a range of cosmetics, including eyeliners, false eyelashes, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and various makeup accessories. All products are cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated with safe ingredients, avoiding harmful substances such as parabens and sulfates. Thrive Causemetics is committed to empowering women through beauty and social impact; for every product sold, the company donates to initiatives that support women. Through its dedication to providing natural and luxurious alternatives in cosmetics, Thrive Causemetics aims to meet the needs of consumers seeking ethical beauty solutions.
Wevorce
Convertible Note in 2015
Wevorce is a technology-driven company that facilitates amicable divorces. It offers online mediation services, guided by trained attorneys, counselors, and experts. The process involves a single attorney-mediator, known as a Wevorce Architect, who helps couples navigate divorce planning, co-parenting, financial agreements, and settlement. The company aims to provide affordable access to legal professionals throughout the divorce process.
Modumetal
Venture Round in 2015
Modumetal, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of nano-laminated metals and materials, catering to various industries including energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, infrastructure, and construction. Founded in 2006 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional sales office in The Woodlands, Texas, the company utilizes a proprietary technology that produces these alloys at an industrial scale. Modumetal's products are engineered to be stronger, lighter, and more corrosion-resistant than traditional metals, achieved through a manufacturing process that employs electricity instead of heat, thereby minimizing environmental impact. The company's offerings include customized alloys, nano-laminated fasteners, pumps, valves, and production tubulars, all designed to enhance performance and durability while maintaining competitive pricing compared to conventional materials.
Cartogram
Seed Round in 2015
Cartogram is a company that specializes in healthcare wayfinding software designed to assist patients and staff in navigating complex environments, such as hospitals and medical facilities. The platform offers comprehensive indoor navigation solutions, allowing users to find their way seamlessly from one location to another, whether inside or outside buildings. By integrating indoor location services with mapping and navigation capabilities, Cartogram aims to enhance the overall experience for visitors and staff in public venues, ensuring that they can easily access the necessary areas without confusion. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges of orientation in large and multifaceted healthcare settings.
Camp Native
Debt Financing in 2015
Camp Native is an online platform facilitating the discovery and reservation of campsites. Founded in 2015, it connects campers with suitable sites, from backyards to backcountry locations.
Record360
Seed Round in 2015
Record360, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2011, that specializes in property documentation and inspection through a mobile application. This application is designed to facilitate the renting, loaning, and sharing of property by allowing users to document and report the condition of assets at the time of exchange. Record360’s platform enables users—ranging from body shops and vehicle rental companies to construction and property management firms—to capture detailed property conditions using photos, videos, and notes. The application stores records securely on Amazon Web Services, providing geotagging and time-stamping to ensure authenticity. Users can access and share these records globally via a web portal, enhancing communication and reducing damage disputes. Additionally, Record360 offers customizable reporting and workflow support, integrating seamlessly with existing systems to improve operational efficiency in claims management, repairs, and accounting.
Giftbit
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2011, Giftbit operates a digital rewards platform that enables users to buy, send, track, and customize gift cards for incentive programs. Its platform offers transparent technology services with features such as gift card tracking and reporting, customization options, team account management, and seamless integration with existing workflows.
Korner is a Seattle-based company founded in 2012 that manufactures home security systems specifically designed for renters and middle-income homeowners. The company's innovative offerings include home security software that establishes a security circle utilizing contacts from users' phones. Through sensor technology, Korner provides enhanced security by delivering alarm notifications directly to users' devices in the event of security issues. The company's focus on accessibility and technology aims to improve safety for families and individuals seeking reliable home protection.
PlaceFull
Venture Round in 2015
PlaceFull, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2011 that operates an e-marketing platform specializing in online booking services for various venues and event-related activities. The platform enables customers to find, compare, and book spaces and services for corporate events, sports, educational classes, parties, and more across the United States. PlaceFull provides business owners with tools to list their available spaces and manage bookings in real-time, enhancing their visibility and accessibility. The company's offerings include a cloud-based calendaring service, scheduling and payment processing, and marketing support, which together facilitate growth for small business owners. With a wide array of listings, PlaceFull aims to be a comprehensive destination for consumers seeking to plan and book events, providing rich visual content and mapping features for an enhanced user experience.
Envelop VR
Seed Round in 2015
Envelop VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in virtual reality software designed for Windows, enabling users to work, create, and play within immersive 3D environments. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Envelop VR serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, automotive, industrial design, travel, aerospace, engineering, architecture, military, media, and real estate. The company's innovative platform provides businesses and consumers with enhanced productivity tools that transform traditional workspaces by offering efficient and powerful alternatives to conventional 2D screens. Envelop VR was established by Bob Berry, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in virtual reality, and Jon Mavor, a chief technology officer with extensive experience in video game development and advanced rendering technologies.
HyperSciences
Seed Round in 2015
HyperSciences Inc., established in 2014 with headquarters in Spokane, Washington and an additional office in Austin, Texas, specializes in high-velocity drilling solutions for diverse applications such as tunneling, energy, transportation, aerospace, and materials production. The company's core product, HyperDrill, significantly enhances drilling speed by up to 10 times compared to conventional methods, catering primarily to the oil and gas, geothermal, construction, mining, and tunneling industries. HyperSciences' innovative technology employs low-cost chemical energy to accelerate consumable projectiles to hypersonic velocities, facilitating faster and deeper rock breaking and pulverization across varied conditions.
AutoGraph
Series A in 2015
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.
Ripl
Venture Round in 2015
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.
Transpose
Seed Round in 2015
Transpose is a cloud-based platform designed to help users structure and manage large sets of data effectively. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and teams to build, control, and collaborate on data projects across desktop, mobile, and web applications. The platform focuses on data security, synchronization, and organization, making enterprise-level technology accessible to a broader audience. By streamlining data management processes, Transpose enables users to extract valuable insights and intelligence from their data, enhancing productivity and collaboration.
Ripl
Funding Round in 2015
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.
ATG Risk Solutions
Seed Round in 2015
ATG Risk Solutions is a leading innovator in data aggregation and analytics for the insurance and transportation sectors. The company specializes in gathering, normalizing, and analyzing data from millions of vehicles, creating the largest database of commercial connected vehicles. Its open-standards platform, known as the ATG Clearinghouse, enables secure data transmission between vehicle owners, telematics providers, and insurers. ATG has developed advanced tools such as the FAIR Score®, which functions as a precise risk assessment metric for auto insurance, enhancing underwriting accuracy and improving profitability for insurers. The company also provides vital intelligence to vehicle owners and fleet operators, helping them understand their driving environment and make informed decisions that lead to safer driving practices. ATG supports a permission-based marketplace for data exchange, prioritizing data privacy and integrity. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including insurance carriers, agents, and government agencies, to leverage big data from mobile sensors for a deeper understanding of the evolving mobility landscape.
Bigleaf Networks
Series A in 2015
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based optimization and redundancy services based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Bigleaf Networks LLC, the company specializes in enhancing internet and network connectivity for businesses. Its services are designed to improve reliability and performance for organizations that depend heavily on internet connectivity, thereby minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Bigleaf offers features such as seamless failover for applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service, which allow businesses to fully leverage cloud and remote applications. By utilizing a plug-and-play router connected to cloud-based gateway clusters, Bigleaf enables comprehensive visibility and control over internet traffic flows, allowing companies to prioritize critical applications in real-time.
Shadow Networks
Venture Round in 2015
Shadow Networks, Inc. is a private company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2010. Specializing in security solutions for enterprise and government networks, it offers advanced cybersecurity services including Active Threat Deception technology. This innovative approach aims to combat sophisticated cyber threats, particularly Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which have proven difficult for traditional security measures to detect. The company's flagship product, ShadowBox, simulates large-scale hosts and networks, enabling effective threat detection without compromising the performance of actual networks. Shadow Networks is led by a team of experienced professionals, many of whom have backgrounds in major networking and security firms, as well as government research institutions. With a strong foundation built on years of government-funded research, the company has developed technologies already in use by the US Department of Defense and other agencies, positioning itself to significantly enhance cybersecurity for its clients.
Illumagear
Debt Financing in 2015
ILLUMAGEAR, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in personal active safety systems designed to enhance safety in hazardous work environments. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Halo Light, which attaches to hard hats and creates a 360-degree ring of light around the wearer, significantly improving visibility and safety. In addition to the Halo Light, ILLUMAGEAR offers a range of accessories, including field lockers, charging stations, rechargeable battery packs, and replacement clips. The company is dedicated to reducing risks for individuals working in high-risk situations and aims to redefine safety standards in the industry. By providing innovative safety solutions, ILLUMAGEAR not only enhances worker safety but also promotes productivity and a culture of safety in the workplace.
2Morrow
Debt Financing in 2015
2Morrow is a digital health company that develops, licenses, and distributes evidence-based behavioral change programs and digital health products. Its programs include SmartQuit, an evidence-based smoking cessation program using acceptance commitment therapy; My Pocket Coach, a personal goal and habit platform; and Healthy Habits to establish or break routines. Delivered through employers, state programs, wellness initiatives, and health plans, the offerings support population health and well-being. The company emphasizes behavioral science and data-driven tools, with more than a dozen published studies and a Phase III randomized controlled trial in digital health. Based in Kirkland, Washington, 2Morrow has an active product pipeline extending into substance-use support and management of chronic conditions, helping individuals align behavior with personal values to sustain lasting change.
Magicflix
Seed Round in 2015
Magicflix is a curated video service designed specifically for children aged 12 and younger, focusing on providing a safe and positive viewing experience. The platform aggregates videos from award-winning original content creators worldwide, ensuring that all content is age-appropriate and approved by parents. Magicflix operates on various platforms, enabling children to access educational and entertaining content that also supports language learning. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, the company is led by a technology team that includes three mothers among its four founders, with Mamtha Banerjee serving as CEO. Magicflix's mission is to create a safer mobile environment for children in collaboration with its content partners.
MightySignal
Seed Round in 2015
MightySignal is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on providing a platform for lead generation by analyzing signals left by companies on the web. It assists B2B SaaS sales teams in identifying potential customers who are most likely to purchase their products. The company specializes in gathering and indexing data related to mobile applications, offering businesses insights into behavioral patterns through a web portal and API. Its software delivers real-time data integration, app store rankings, and ad intelligence, enabling clients to monitor competition, enhance customer retention with actionable alerts, and drive revenue growth. MightySignal's services are designed to help businesses classify data effectively and leverage it for strategic decision-making.
Nexgenia
Venture Round in 2015
Nexgenia Inc., established in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development and manufacturing of proprietary polymer-based reagents for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. The company's core products are stimuli-responsive polymers and polymer-containing magnetic nanoparticles, which can change their state in response to minor environmental changes like temperature, pH, or salt concentration. These smart materials enable faster, more efficient molecular separations and immunoassays, benefiting diagnostic and life science applications by facilitating quicker results for physicians.
CloudEngage
Debt Financing in 2015
CloudEngage, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing geo-aware software tools designed to enhance interactions between businesses and their customers. The company offers a suite of engagement solutions, including video engagement tools, a personalized experience engine, live chat functionality, and AnswerDash, as well as the industry's first free customer data platform. CloudEngage's products are designed for quick installation and are compatible with existing websites, allowing global brands to leverage these intuitive tools effectively and affordably.