Alsop Louie Partners

Alsop Louie Partners, established in 2006, is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in early-stage investments. The company focuses on identifying and supporting promising entrepreneurs in the technology sector, with a particular interest in software and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) companies. They prefer to invest in ventures that require less than $20 million in capital and align with their expertise in media, gaming, cloud infrastructure, security, and mobile sectors. Alsop Louie Partners believes in empowering entrepreneurs to lead their companies, providing them with strategic guidance and resources to drive growth.

Joe Addiego

Partner

Stewart Alsop

Co-Founder and Partner

William Coleman III

Venture Partner

Mark Fields

Partner

Will Jack

Venture Partner

Tom Kalinske

Venture Partner

Nancy Lee

CFO and Partner

David Mace

Associate

Jason Preston

Partner

Shiaoching Tse

Venture Partner

Jim Whims

Partner

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RunSafe Security

Series B in 2024
RunSafe Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting embedded systems and devices through its cyber-hardening transformation process. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology, known as Alkemist, which immunizes software from a range of cyber attacks by addressing vulnerabilities at their source. RunSafe's solutions enhance the security of various applications, including IT virtualization, connected devices, and supply chain management, while serving diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, energy, and national security. Their innovative approach includes real-time monitoring of communications to identify and block malicious messages, effectively reducing vulnerabilities and thwarting potential exploits. With an additional office in Huntsville, Alabama, RunSafe Security aims to disrupt hacker economics while ensuring a frictionless experience for developers integrating their products.

Aerospike

Private Equity Round in 2024
Aerospike, Inc. is a provider of a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time, mission-critical applications. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. Aerospike's platform is recognized for its speed, scalability, and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through a combination of in-memory and on-disk storage, as well as a distributed architecture. It caters to developers building applications in various programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and Python, and is particularly suited for use cases such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. In addition to its core database offerings, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, educational resources, and consulting services to help organizations consolidate and optimize their digital data infrastructure.

Tern

Post in 2023
Tern Plc is a venture capital firm located in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing growth capital investments primarily in the software sector. Founded in 2004, Tern focuses on companies developing Internet of Things (IoT) security, enablement, and analytics solutions, particularly for the healthcare and industrial markets. The firm targets high-growth IoT innovators in Europe, offering not only financial support but also fostering a collaborative environment to help business owners achieve their potential. Tern emphasizes empowering talented teams to drive fast growth, attain market leadership, and secure favorable exit opportunities.

ZeroFox

Post in 2022
ZeroFox, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting organizations from social media-based threats and digital communication risks. Its cloud-based platform offers real-time threat analytics, intelligence, and comprehensive protection to identify, manage, and mitigate potential cyber threats. ZeroFox's solutions include monitoring for phishing attacks, account compromises, impersonation, and various forms of fraud, ensuring proactive defense through integration with existing security measures. The company also provides specialized services such as employee protection for high-value individuals and election protection for political campaigns and organizations. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional offices in London, Las Condes, and Bengaluru, ZeroFox serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and media. By leveraging advanced technology and a global perspective on social media threats, ZeroFox aims to safeguard organizations against the evolving landscape of digital risks.

DigiLens

Series D in 2022
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

Ion Storage Systems

Series A in 2022
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.

Ursa Major

Series C in 2021
Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, specializes in manufacturing propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. The company's product portfolio includes the Ursa Major Hadley and Ripley engines, which are predominantly (over 80%) additively manufactured using innovative, proprietary materials and processes. These engines, running on liquid oxygen and kerosene, are designed to provide superior performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for aerospace clients.

Device Authority

Venture Round in 2021
Device Authority Ltd is a company focused on providing identity and access management solutions specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Fremont, California, it offers the KeyScaler platform. This platform automates device provisioning, authentication, credential management, secure updates, and policy-driven data encryption. Device Authority serves various industries, including video surveillance, industrial, healthcare, automotive, and communications technology, addressing the unique security challenges posed by IoT. The company emphasizes the importance of robust security architecture to protect against cyber threats, which are expected to increasingly involve IoT devices. Through its advanced, policy-driven security automation and patented dynamic key technology, Device Authority enables organizations to implement strong, scalable security solutions for mission-critical applications. The company was previously known as Cryptosoft Ltd until it rebranded in April 2016.

DigiLens

Series D in 2021
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

Hidden Level

Venture Round in 2021
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.

HOVER

Series D in 2020
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a home measurement application that generates interactive 3D models of properties using computer vision and 3D mapping technology. The application serves various users, including homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals, by providing accurate exterior measurements and visualizations of properties with just a few smartphone photos. This technology enables homeowners to visualize potential renovations and receive estimates from contractors, while also assisting insurance markets in estimating and adjusting claims efficiently. HOVER aims to simplify the homeowner journey by making project visualization and cost estimation more accessible and engaging. The company has established a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further enhance its offerings in the home improvement industry.

Blok Party

Seed Round in 2020
Blok Party is a gaming company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of PlayTable, a unique video game console that integrates both physical and digital gaming experiences. PlayTable utilizes blockchain technology to enhance gameplay, allowing for the use of collectible game pieces that interact with the console. By merging tabletop gaming with innovative technology, Blok Party aims to pioneer a new form of entertainment that appeals to both gaming enthusiasts and collectors.

Fullpower-AI

Series B in 2020
Fullpower-AI is a provider of a deep learning generative AI sensing platform that focuses on health and wellness applications. The company offers a remote sensing cloud-to-edge solution that has been successfully deployed in over 60 countries. Its platform collects and analyzes biosensing data to identify sleep stages, detect sleep disorders, and deliver personalized sleep recommendations, thereby enhancing sleep quality and health outcomes for users. Fullpower-AI serves a diverse range of customers in life sciences, health, wellness, biotechnology, and industrial automation. The company is backed by a portfolio of more than 135 patents and holds ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to data security and privacy.

Nabaco

Seed Round in 2020
Nabaco Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Marcos, Texas, specializes in developing innovative NatuWrap technology aimed at food preservation. The company has created a unique, edible organic coating that protects fruits and vegetables by retaining moisture and limiting air exposure, thereby extending their shelf life. This transparent, tasteless, and odorless solution not only enhances the freshness of organic products but also contributes to reducing food waste, benefiting both producers and consumers. Through its commitment to sustainable practices, Nabaco's technology supports the agricultural industry in delivering fresh produce while promoting environmental responsibility.

RunSafe Security

Series A in 2019
RunSafe Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting embedded systems and devices through its cyber-hardening transformation process. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology, known as Alkemist, which immunizes software from a range of cyber attacks by addressing vulnerabilities at their source. RunSafe's solutions enhance the security of various applications, including IT virtualization, connected devices, and supply chain management, while serving diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, energy, and national security. Their innovative approach includes real-time monitoring of communications to identify and block malicious messages, effectively reducing vulnerabilities and thwarting potential exploits. With an additional office in Huntsville, Alabama, RunSafe Security aims to disrupt hacker economics while ensuring a frictionless experience for developers integrating their products.

Aerospike

Series D in 2019
Aerospike, Inc. is a provider of a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time, mission-critical applications. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. Aerospike's platform is recognized for its speed, scalability, and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through a combination of in-memory and on-disk storage, as well as a distributed architecture. It caters to developers building applications in various programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and Python, and is particularly suited for use cases such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. In addition to its core database offerings, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, educational resources, and consulting services to help organizations consolidate and optimize their digital data infrastructure.

Ascent RegTech

Series B in 2019
Ascent Technologies, Inc. specializes in regulatory compliance software designed for financial services firms. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a cloud-based platform that analyzes business activities to identify potential compliance obligations. This platform aids firms in tracking and adhering to relevant regulatory requirements. Ascent's solutions encompass change management, obligations management, issue tracking, and provide access to industry reference materials and compliance documentation. By streamlining the compliance process, Ascent enables firms to maintain their regulatory standards effectively.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.

Baton Systems

Series A in 2019
Baton Systems Inc., established in 2015 with headquarters in Fremont, California, specializes in developing an on-demand platform for clearing, settling, and managing financial transactions. This platform enhances efficiency within the payments infrastructure across capital markets, serving global banks, custodian banks, and exchanges. The company operates under the name Baton Systems since its founding, having previously been known as Ubixi, Inc.

Ion Storage Systems

Venture Round in 2019
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.

Fullpower-AI

Venture Round in 2019
Fullpower-AI is a provider of a deep learning generative AI sensing platform that focuses on health and wellness applications. The company offers a remote sensing cloud-to-edge solution that has been successfully deployed in over 60 countries. Its platform collects and analyzes biosensing data to identify sleep stages, detect sleep disorders, and deliver personalized sleep recommendations, thereby enhancing sleep quality and health outcomes for users. Fullpower-AI serves a diverse range of customers in life sciences, health, wellness, biotechnology, and industrial automation. The company is backed by a portfolio of more than 135 patents and holds ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to data security and privacy.

Kuprion

Series A in 2019
Kuprion Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in manufacturing and licensing nano copper inks and pastes. The company's flagship product, NSA-16, is a nano copper solder adhesive designed for assembly in printable and flexible electronics, cables, displays, touch screens, antennas, RFID tags, additive manufacturing, injection molding, and antimicrobial applications in healthcare. Kuprion serves diverse markets such as aerospace, automotive, printed electronics, consumer electronics, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and laser diodes. The company's revolutionary nanoCopper technology, originally researched at Lockheed Martin, offers superior electrical and thermal conductivity, enabling smaller, more powerful products. Since commercializing the technology in 2019, Kuprion has secured Fortune 100 customers, obtained over 20 patents, and established offices and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California.

Shape

Seed Round in 2019
Shape specializes in developing a 3D body scanning system that allows users to digitally measure and visualize their body composition in photorealistic detail. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, Shape provides accurate assessments of body metrics that traditional methods cannot capture, including regional volume and changes in body composition. The system offers personalized insights and guidance based on individual user data, helping users track fat loss and muscle gains in an engaging manner. By delivering fast and gamified feedback, Shape aims to transform how individuals approach their health and fitness goals, enhancing motivation and progress tracking.

Remedy

Seed Round in 2018
Remedy is a prescriptive chronic care analytics platform employing artificial intelligence to help value-based health systems determine who should get what care, when, how, and by whom to maximize patient health outcomes per dollar spent. We are a design-driven company with core medical AI technology capable of diagnosing disease, catching hidden high-risk diagnoses, and projecting the development of patient’s health into the future. Built around our core AI engine, our first product Remedy Sentinel helps value-based providers identify hidden chronic, co-morbid conditions and intervene by engaging high-risk patients prior to onset. We envision a world where healthcare marries the science of “health” with the art of “care”: scientific, data-driven decision making drives the best outcomes for each individual patient, and frees providers to focus on applying their human touch. Remedy combines novel artificial intelligence algorithms for predictive medical analytics with a healthcare-optimized product development process to give leaders the tools they need to transform their delivery networks and thrive in a value-based care environment. With this approach, Remedy builds a scalable suite of products that, when deployed, learn from experience, and grow into a solution optimized to fit the needs of specific provider groups and the populations they serve. Remedy systematically maximizes the patient health outcome achieved with each dollar spent by using AI to help determine what care is delivered to whom, when it is delivered, where it is delivered, how it is delivered, followed, and supported, and who should deliver it. We not only surface insights, but also build the necessary tools and helps coordinate step-by-step implementation processes to affect real change.

Phase Four

Seed Round in 2018
Phase Four LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Pasadena, California, specializes in the manufacture of satellite propulsion systems, particularly for small satellites. The company is known for its innovative Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which distinguishes itself by omitting traditional components such as hollow cathodes and high voltage electronics. This design leads to substantial benefits, including a tenfold reduction in materials costs compared to legacy electric propulsion systems, a significant decrease in the size of power electronics, and versatility in propellant use. Phase Four's propulsion solutions are utilized in various space missions, including commercial, civil, and scientific endeavors, and are engineered to optimize performance while maintaining a competitive thrust-to-power ratio. The company also offers products like the CubeSats ambipolar thruster and the Maxwell plasma propulsion solution, contributing to the efficient maneuvering of satellites across diverse orbital trajectories.

RunSafe Security

Seed Round in 2018
RunSafe Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting embedded systems and devices through its cyber-hardening transformation process. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology, known as Alkemist, which immunizes software from a range of cyber attacks by addressing vulnerabilities at their source. RunSafe's solutions enhance the security of various applications, including IT virtualization, connected devices, and supply chain management, while serving diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, energy, and national security. Their innovative approach includes real-time monitoring of communications to identify and block malicious messages, effectively reducing vulnerabilities and thwarting potential exploits. With an additional office in Huntsville, Alabama, RunSafe Security aims to disrupt hacker economics while ensuring a frictionless experience for developers integrating their products.

Meow Wolf

Venture Round in 2018
Meow Wolf LLC is an arts production company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded in 2008. It specializes in creating immersive and interactive experiences that blend elements of a jungle gym, haunted house, children's museum, and art exhibits. Meow Wolf transports audiences of all ages into fantastical realms through its innovative installations and storytelling, incorporating various media such as video, music production, and extended reality content. The company engages its audience through a direct-to-consumer platform that offers merchandise, including pins, t-shirts, and magnets, while also expanding its reach with plans to develop over ten locations by 2023. Meow Wolf aims to enhance its creative capacity and revenue potential by exploring new intellectual properties and digital entertainment, ensuring a deeper connection between its brand and its fans worldwide.

Ascent RegTech

Series A in 2018
Ascent Technologies, Inc. specializes in regulatory compliance software designed for financial services firms. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a cloud-based platform that analyzes business activities to identify potential compliance obligations. This platform aids firms in tracking and adhering to relevant regulatory requirements. Ascent's solutions encompass change management, obligations management, issue tracking, and provide access to industry reference materials and compliance documentation. By streamlining the compliance process, Ascent enables firms to maintain their regulatory standards effectively.

Crunchy Data

Series A in 2018
Crunchy Data is a leading provider of enterprise PostgreSQL support and open source solutions, established in 2012. The company focuses on delivering the power and efficiency of open source PostgreSQL to security-conscious organizations, aiming to reduce reliance on costly proprietary software. Crunchy Data offers a range of products and services, including secure deployments of mission-critical PostgreSQL databases and on-demand database provisioning solutions adaptable to any cloud infrastructure. The company prioritizes eliminating support inefficiencies, ensuring clients have access to highly-trained engineers. By facilitating safe and scalable adoption of open source technologies, Crunchy Data addresses the complex challenges faced by enterprises, particularly in the public and private sectors. Their commitment to hiring top talent reinforces their dedication to providing exceptional PostgreSQL expertise to clients.

Fresco

Series A in 2018
Fresco is a technology company that specializes in integrating kitchen appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. Founded in 2012, Fresco collaborates with major appliance manufacturers, including BOSCH, Electrolux, and LG Electronics, ensuring compatibility across various brands for a seamless user experience. The company's interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process by guiding users step-by-step in finding, preparing, and sharing dishes, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. With a focus on enhancing the cooking experience, Fresco operates globally, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain.

Ursa Major

Series A in 2017
Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, specializes in manufacturing propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. The company's product portfolio includes the Ursa Major Hadley and Ripley engines, which are predominantly (over 80%) additively manufactured using innovative, proprietary materials and processes. These engines, running on liquid oxygen and kerosene, are designed to provide superior performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for aerospace clients.

Baton Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Baton Systems Inc., established in 2015 with headquarters in Fremont, California, specializes in developing an on-demand platform for clearing, settling, and managing financial transactions. This platform enhances efficiency within the payments infrastructure across capital markets, serving global banks, custodian banks, and exchanges. The company operates under the name Baton Systems since its founding, having previously been known as Ubixi, Inc.

ExecThread

Venture Round in 2017
ExecThread, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, operates a professional networking platform focused on senior-level job opportunities. It connects over 750,000 qualified executives worldwide, democratizing access to unadvertised career prospects at the C-Suite and Board levels. The company's platform facilitates crowdsourced job listings, fostering diversity and inclusion by providing underrepresented leaders with influential support networks and access to exclusive hiring opportunities.

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions

Series D in 2017
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company based in Reston, Virginia, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape, enabling organizations to anticipate and protect against targeted attacks. Its primary product, ScoutVision, utilizes an open architecture to deliver comprehensive threat visibility that is independent of source and sensor. This platform assists clients in rapidly responding to enterprise network threats by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from both internal networks and external sources. LookingGlass serves various sectors, including financial services, defense, government, and energy, addressing a wide range of threats, including structured threats, indicators of compromise, and physical threats. The company’s capabilities also extend to data collection and processing outside of traditional firewalls, allowing clients to effectively monitor and manage cyber threats.

Keyssa

Series C in 2017
Keyssa, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Campbell, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing contactless connectors and wireless semiconductors. Utilizing millimeter-wave technology, the company's flagship product, Kiss Connectivity, enables secure, instantaneous, and high-speed data transfer between devices in close proximity. This tiny, solid-state system eliminates the need for traditional metal connectors, cables, and wireless networks, offering a protocol-agnostic, EHF transmission solution. Keyssa's products cater to a wide range of industries, including mobile phones, displays, automotive, robotic surgery, factory automation, and data centers. The company aims to simplify and enhance device-to-device data flow, freeing product designers and consumers from conventional connectivity constraints.

Mixed Dimensions

Seed Round in 2017
Mixed Dimensions Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the three-dimensional (3D) printing industry. Founded in 2009, the company offers several innovative solutions, including Makeprintable, a cloud-based service that optimizes 3D CAD files by fixing errors to ensure they are suitable for printing. It also provides 3D Collectible, which integrates a printing technology platform with existing 3D printers to produce customizable printed objects. Additionally, Mixed Dimensions has developed Gameprint, a platform designed to capture and share gameplay moments in a 3D environment. The company's focus on bridging the digital and physical worlds enhances user experiences in game development and 3D printing, allowing for the on-demand creation of unique, one-of-a-kind products.

Karmic Labs

Series B in 2017
Karmic Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in smart payment cards and integrated payment solutions designed to streamline the funding distribution workflow for businesses. Founded in 2014, Karmic provides corporate cards and modern applications that facilitate effective expense management for both small and large financial institutions, as well as various expense management clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable platform solutions that combine ease of enrollment and real-time mobile experiences, enabling users to efficiently manage their expenses and save time and money. Karmic's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in the convergence of payment cards and mobile software.

Sapho

Series B in 2017
Sapho, Inc., a subsidiary of Citrix Systems, Inc., is headquartered in San Bruno, California, and specializes in enhancing employee productivity through its enterprise workforce portal. Founded in 2014, the company leverages micro-apps to deliver personalized and relevant tasks and data to employees across various platforms, including devices, intranets, and messaging systems. These micro-apps, which are developed by IT using pre-built templates and a user-friendly drag-and-drop builder, facilitate proactive notifications about critical system data, necessary actions, and important changes that require attention. By streamlining access to actionable information, Sapho enables employees to work more efficiently and make informed decisions.

DigiLens

Series B in 2017
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

Baton Systems

Convertible Note in 2016
Baton Systems Inc., established in 2015 with headquarters in Fremont, California, specializes in developing an on-demand platform for clearing, settling, and managing financial transactions. This platform enhances efficiency within the payments infrastructure across capital markets, serving global banks, custodian banks, and exchanges. The company operates under the name Baton Systems since its founding, having previously been known as Ubixi, Inc.

Device Authority

Venture Round in 2016
Device Authority Ltd is a company focused on providing identity and access management solutions specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Fremont, California, it offers the KeyScaler platform. This platform automates device provisioning, authentication, credential management, secure updates, and policy-driven data encryption. Device Authority serves various industries, including video surveillance, industrial, healthcare, automotive, and communications technology, addressing the unique security challenges posed by IoT. The company emphasizes the importance of robust security architecture to protect against cyber threats, which are expected to increasingly involve IoT devices. Through its advanced, policy-driven security automation and patented dynamic key technology, Device Authority enables organizations to implement strong, scalable security solutions for mission-critical applications. The company was previously known as Cryptosoft Ltd until it rebranded in April 2016.

GfyCat

Seed Round in 2016
Gfycat is a GIF hosting platform headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It enables users to create, discover, and share GIFs using their mobile devices and computers. The platform is designed to facilitate the uploading, downloading, and sharing of looping content, offering a user-friendly experience for both creators and consumers. By providing faster delivery and enhanced playback options, Gfycat caters to the growing demand for short video content, making it easy for social users to share their moments widely.

Blackstorm Labs

Venture Round in 2016
Blackstorm provides a lightweight universal development environment that can be used to create and share high-performance applications. We aspire to exist in a world free of the constraints and limitations of app stores -- and we provide the technology to create and enable that.

Intelyt

Convertible Note in 2016
Intelyt specializes in developing innovative IoT-based supply chain technology aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and securing high-value assets. With decades of expertise in tracking and monitoring solutions, the company creates advanced technologies that provide unprecedented visibility into critical shipments and assets worldwide. Intelyt's systems are designed for rapid deployment, leveraging cutting-edge, power-efficient tracking and sensor technologies that operate on a scalable infrastructure. This allows clients to implement solutions that offer flexibility and detailed insight into their products and assets, enabling informed decision-making and effective response to challenges in the supply chain. Ultimately, Intelyt's offerings support businesses in protecting their brand and optimizing their operations.

Sapho

Series A in 2016
Sapho, Inc., a subsidiary of Citrix Systems, Inc., is headquartered in San Bruno, California, and specializes in enhancing employee productivity through its enterprise workforce portal. Founded in 2014, the company leverages micro-apps to deliver personalized and relevant tasks and data to employees across various platforms, including devices, intranets, and messaging systems. These micro-apps, which are developed by IT using pre-built templates and a user-friendly drag-and-drop builder, facilitate proactive notifications about critical system data, necessary actions, and important changes that require attention. By streamlining access to actionable information, Sapho enables employees to work more efficiently and make informed decisions.

Device Authority

Venture Round in 2016
Device Authority Ltd is a company focused on providing identity and access management solutions specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Fremont, California, it offers the KeyScaler platform. This platform automates device provisioning, authentication, credential management, secure updates, and policy-driven data encryption. Device Authority serves various industries, including video surveillance, industrial, healthcare, automotive, and communications technology, addressing the unique security challenges posed by IoT. The company emphasizes the importance of robust security architecture to protect against cyber threats, which are expected to increasingly involve IoT devices. Through its advanced, policy-driven security automation and patented dynamic key technology, Device Authority enables organizations to implement strong, scalable security solutions for mission-critical applications. The company was previously known as Cryptosoft Ltd until it rebranded in April 2016.

Niantic

Series A in 2016
Niantic is a developer of augmented reality games that promote outdoor activity and social interaction. The company creates products that encourage movement and exploration, fostering face-to-face engagement among users. Niantic is best known for its popular games, including Ingress and Pokémon GO, which utilize its augmented reality platform to enhance mobile gaming experiences. This platform integrates features such as shared state, communication, security, and mapping, allowing users to interact within virtual environments that are seamlessly connected to the real world. Through its innovative approach, Niantic aims to enrich gaming by blending digital experiences with physical exploration.

LoanHero

Seed Round in 2016
LoanHero, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a loan origination platform designed to facilitate instant financing for consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, LoanHero enables merchants across various industries—including furniture, home improvement, auto repair, and healthcare—to offer competitive loan products and promotional financing options to their customers. The platform connects multiple lenders to ensure that consumers receive the most suitable loan product based on their credit profile. By streamlining the application process, LoanHero not only enhances transaction closure rates for merchants but also provides consumers with accessible financing solutions for significant purchases or expenses. The company is recognized as a rapidly growing entity in retail finance and is notably the only platform collaborating with credit unions to improve lending options for consumers. As of early 2018, LoanHero operates as a subsidiary of LendingPoint LLC.

HOVER

Series A in 2015
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a home measurement application that generates interactive 3D models of properties using computer vision and 3D mapping technology. The application serves various users, including homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals, by providing accurate exterior measurements and visualizations of properties with just a few smartphone photos. This technology enables homeowners to visualize potential renovations and receive estimates from contractors, while also assisting insurance markets in estimating and adjusting claims efficiently. HOVER aims to simplify the homeowner journey by making project visualization and cost estimation more accessible and engaging. The company has established a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further enhance its offerings in the home improvement industry.

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions

Series B in 2015
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company based in Reston, Virginia, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape, enabling organizations to anticipate and protect against targeted attacks. Its primary product, ScoutVision, utilizes an open architecture to deliver comprehensive threat visibility that is independent of source and sensor. This platform assists clients in rapidly responding to enterprise network threats by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from both internal networks and external sources. LookingGlass serves various sectors, including financial services, defense, government, and energy, addressing a wide range of threats, including structured threats, indicators of compromise, and physical threats. The company’s capabilities also extend to data collection and processing outside of traditional firewalls, allowing clients to effectively monitor and manage cyber threats.

Mixed Dimensions

Convertible Note in 2015
Mixed Dimensions Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the three-dimensional (3D) printing industry. Founded in 2009, the company offers several innovative solutions, including Makeprintable, a cloud-based service that optimizes 3D CAD files by fixing errors to ensure they are suitable for printing. It also provides 3D Collectible, which integrates a printing technology platform with existing 3D printers to produce customizable printed objects. Additionally, Mixed Dimensions has developed Gameprint, a platform designed to capture and share gameplay moments in a 3D environment. The company's focus on bridging the digital and physical worlds enhances user experiences in game development and 3D printing, allowing for the on-demand creation of unique, one-of-a-kind products.

New Matter

Series A in 2015
New Matter, Inc. is a manufacturer of 3D printers aimed at making 3D printing accessible and affordable for homes, schools, and offices. Founded in 2014 and based in Pasadena, California, the company has developed the MOD-t desktop 3D printer, which offers a fully integrated, end-to-end consumer 3D printing experience. New Matter also provides an online platform featuring a store of 3D printable designs, enabling users of all skill levels to discover, customize, and print a variety of objects. The company's mission is to revolutionize the consumer 3D printing market by ensuring that this technology is available to a wider audience.

Device Authority

Venture Round in 2014
Device Authority Ltd is a company focused on providing identity and access management solutions specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Fremont, California, it offers the KeyScaler platform. This platform automates device provisioning, authentication, credential management, secure updates, and policy-driven data encryption. Device Authority serves various industries, including video surveillance, industrial, healthcare, automotive, and communications technology, addressing the unique security challenges posed by IoT. The company emphasizes the importance of robust security architecture to protect against cyber threats, which are expected to increasingly involve IoT devices. Through its advanced, policy-driven security automation and patented dynamic key technology, Device Authority enables organizations to implement strong, scalable security solutions for mission-critical applications. The company was previously known as Cryptosoft Ltd until it rebranded in April 2016.

Wickr

Series B in 2014
Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile communication applications, offering military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages. Founded in 2011, Wickr provides users with secure communication channels through its platforms, including Wickr Me, which caters to individuals, small teams, and large enterprises. The application is designed to facilitate private messaging without leaving a trace, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decrypt the messages. Wickr's technology, which employs standard encryption algorithms, supports ephemeral messaging and media, making it suitable for a diverse clientele that includes journalists, government officials, medical professionals, and everyday users. With hundreds of thousands of downloads across over 113 countries, Wickr emphasizes user privacy and security, enabling anonymous communication while supporting the principles of free expression.

Aerospike

Series C in 2014
Aerospike, Inc. is a provider of a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time, mission-critical applications. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. Aerospike's platform is recognized for its speed, scalability, and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through a combination of in-memory and on-disk storage, as well as a distributed architecture. It caters to developers building applications in various programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and Python, and is particularly suited for use cases such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. In addition to its core database offerings, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, educational resources, and consulting services to help organizations consolidate and optimize their digital data infrastructure.

Avni Networks

Seed Round in 2014
Avni is founded by former Juniper execs and top talent from Cloud, Networking and Virtualization companies. Avni is focused on developing “Cloud Virtualization” technology to enable Customers’ Private, Hybrid or Public Cloud strategy. Using Avni’s Software Defined Cloud platform customers can rapidly deploy an entire service (includes applications and L4-L7 network services) onto any clouds of their choice, get auto SLA for the app or service and can seamlessly migrate from one cloud to another, without getting locked-in.

Wickr

Series A in 2014
Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile communication applications, offering military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages. Founded in 2011, Wickr provides users with secure communication channels through its platforms, including Wickr Me, which caters to individuals, small teams, and large enterprises. The application is designed to facilitate private messaging without leaving a trace, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decrypt the messages. Wickr's technology, which employs standard encryption algorithms, supports ephemeral messaging and media, making it suitable for a diverse clientele that includes journalists, government officials, medical professionals, and everyday users. With hundreds of thousands of downloads across over 113 countries, Wickr emphasizes user privacy and security, enabling anonymous communication while supporting the principles of free expression.

Net Power & Light

Venture Round in 2014
Net Power & Light (NPL) is dedicated to delivering a new kind of powerful technology platform that gives users the freedom and the tools to connect, collaborate, and create more deeply. Founded in 2009, NPL has numerous patented innovations that change the way people experience media, entertainment, and communications. The company’s premier product, Spin™, allows users to collaborate and create in a highly immersive environment, and allows developers using the company’s powerful LUX™ Network Operating System to develop rich collaboration and media-based applications for business users and consumers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Net Power & Light is backed by investors including Alsop Louie Partners, SingTel Innov8, Peninsula Ventures, and BSkyB. For more information, go to www.netpowerandlight.com.

Phizzle

Series B in 2013
Phizzle, Inc. is a software company specializing in engagement automation and data aggregation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and Broomfield, the company provides a fan engagement platform that consolidates and analyzes multiple data sources. Its flagship product, phz.io, allows users to create custom engagement applications utilizing enterprise-level data warehousing and visualization tools. Phizzle's technology serves a diverse clientele, including professionals, brands, colleges, and media organizations, focusing on consumer management, gamification, insights, and omnichannel communication. Additionally, Phizzle offers IoT solutions that automate and operate multi-vendor particle counters, enhancing scientific data applications in the pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sectors, while also streamlining compliance processes to minimize human error and improve efficiency in regulated environments.

Twitch

Series C in 2013
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

Jetlore

Series A in 2013
Jetlore, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in providing a prediction platform tailored for retailers. Founded by Stanford computer scientists in 2010, Jetlore's platform analyzes customer behavior and preferences, such as size, color, fit, and style, to deliver personalized promotions, products, and content. This unique approach allows businesses to enhance customer engagement, optimize merchandising decisions, and improve communication strategies. Jetlore serves a wide range of clients, including some of the top retailers and hospitality companies, enabling them to optimize millions of customer experiences each month. Clients such as eBay, LG, Nordstrom Rack, and Uniqlo have reported significant revenue increases, demonstrating the effectiveness of Jetlore's AI-driven solutions in building customer loyalty and driving conversions. As of May 2018, Jetlore operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Toopher

Series A in 2013
Toopher is a provider of an innovative multifactor authentication platform designed to enhance online security for both consumers and businesses. By leveraging the location awareness of smartphones, Toopher automates two-factor authentication, significantly reducing the risks of online fraud and identity theft. This technology not only streamlines the authentication process but also ensures that every critical action—such as transferring funds or making purchases—is securely verified. Users benefit from a seamless experience that requires minimal effort, as the solution operates discreetly within the user's pocket. By addressing the limitations of traditional authentication methods, Toopher positions itself as a forward-thinking security tool that effectively prevents identity fraud before it occurs, ultimately saving billions in potential losses.

Twitch

Series B in 2012
Twitch is a pioneering social video platform that specializes in live streaming and discussion of video games. It serves as a central hub for the entire gaming ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, event organizers, and esports enthusiasts. With a user base that spans the globe, Twitch facilitates real-time interaction among gamers, fostering a vibrant community around shared interests. Its significant traffic and influence have solidified its status as a leading entertainment platform and the go-to destination for gaming-related content.

Aerospike

Series B in 2012
Aerospike, Inc. is a provider of a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time, mission-critical applications. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. Aerospike's platform is recognized for its speed, scalability, and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through a combination of in-memory and on-disk storage, as well as a distributed architecture. It caters to developers building applications in various programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and Python, and is particularly suited for use cases such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. In addition to its core database offerings, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, educational resources, and consulting services to help organizations consolidate and optimize their digital data infrastructure.

Goko

Series A in 2012
Goko is the first platform to help developers build, distribute, & monetize HTML5 social games everywhere.

Zephyr Technology

Series C in 2012
Zephyr Technology is a prominent provider of real-time physiological and biomechanical monitoring solutions based in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 2003, the company specializes in Physical Status Monitoring (PSM) for various sectors, including defense, first responders, training, and research. Zephyr's innovative technology is utilized in high-stress operational environments, with applications ranging from hospital monitoring to remote health assessments. The company collaborates with notable organizations such as NASA Ames Research Center, the Department of Defense, and various universities, enhancing its technology through partnerships and specialized research in fields like materials science and sports medicine. Zephyr's offerings include comprehensive software toolkits that integrate sensors, communication systems, and analysis software to support diverse monitoring needs. With distributors in key international markets, including the UK, Germany, and Singapore, Zephyr continues to expand its global presence while maintaining a commitment to excellence in monitoring solutions.

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions

Series A in 2012
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company based in Reston, Virginia, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape, enabling organizations to anticipate and protect against targeted attacks. Its primary product, ScoutVision, utilizes an open architecture to deliver comprehensive threat visibility that is independent of source and sensor. This platform assists clients in rapidly responding to enterprise network threats by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from both internal networks and external sources. LookingGlass serves various sectors, including financial services, defense, government, and energy, addressing a wide range of threats, including structured threats, indicators of compromise, and physical threats. The company’s capabilities also extend to data collection and processing outside of traditional firewalls, allowing clients to effectively monitor and manage cyber threats.

FrameHawk

Series B in 2011
FrameHawk is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in technology that connects desktop applications to mobile devices. The company offers a software platform that facilitates the delivery of applications and websites to various mobile devices, including iPads, iPhones, and Android tablets. FrameHawk's products enable secure, mobile business interactions for customers, employees, partners, and clients, ensuring 100% data security and comprehensive access management. With their solutions, users can access applications and services from any mobile device, even in areas with minimal 3G wireless connectivity, thus enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of mobile operations.

Phizzle

Series A in 2011
Phizzle, Inc. is a software company specializing in engagement automation and data aggregation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and Broomfield, the company provides a fan engagement platform that consolidates and analyzes multiple data sources. Its flagship product, phz.io, allows users to create custom engagement applications utilizing enterprise-level data warehousing and visualization tools. Phizzle's technology serves a diverse clientele, including professionals, brands, colleges, and media organizations, focusing on consumer management, gamification, insights, and omnichannel communication. Additionally, Phizzle offers IoT solutions that automate and operate multi-vendor particle counters, enhancing scientific data applications in the pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sectors, while also streamlining compliance processes to minimize human error and improve efficiency in regulated environments.

Ness Computing

Series A in 2011
Ness Computing is a developer of personalized search services focused on enhancing the discovery of experiences tailored to individual preferences. The company employs advanced technology, including a recommendation engine powered by machine learning, to analyze data from social networks and human behavior. Initially, Ness has concentrated its efforts on the restaurant sector, aiming to transform the way people find dining options that resonate with their tastes and interests. Through its innovative approach, Ness seeks to make search more personal and relevant for users.

FrameHawk

Series A in 2011
FrameHawk is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in technology that connects desktop applications to mobile devices. The company offers a software platform that facilitates the delivery of applications and websites to various mobile devices, including iPads, iPhones, and Android tablets. FrameHawk's products enable secure, mobile business interactions for customers, employees, partners, and clients, ensuring 100% data security and comprehensive access management. With their solutions, users can access applications and services from any mobile device, even in areas with minimal 3G wireless connectivity, thus enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of mobile operations.

Keyssa

Series B in 2011
Keyssa, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Campbell, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing contactless connectors and wireless semiconductors. Utilizing millimeter-wave technology, the company's flagship product, Kiss Connectivity, enables secure, instantaneous, and high-speed data transfer between devices in close proximity. This tiny, solid-state system eliminates the need for traditional metal connectors, cables, and wireless networks, offering a protocol-agnostic, EHF transmission solution. Keyssa's products cater to a wide range of industries, including mobile phones, displays, automotive, robotic surgery, factory automation, and data centers. The company aims to simplify and enhance device-to-device data flow, freeing product designers and consumers from conventional connectivity constraints.

Resilient Network Systems

Series A in 2011
Resilient Network Systems specializes in developing advanced Internet servers and contextual access management software that enhance data security and application control. Their innovative technology allows users to securely share sensitive information while maintaining customized control over access and usage. The company’s software features traditional security measures such as single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, combined with a flexible policy workflow engine. This enables organizations to implement tailored access rules for files, applications, and documents, effectively safeguarding their content. By brokering and enforcing security policies between all parties before transactions occur, Resilient Network Systems addresses concerns about unauthorized access to valuable or private data, thereby facilitating secure interactions across various ecosystems.

Aerospike

Series A in 2011
Aerospike, Inc. is a provider of a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time, mission-critical applications. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. Aerospike's platform is recognized for its speed, scalability, and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through a combination of in-memory and on-disk storage, as well as a distributed architecture. It caters to developers building applications in various programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and Python, and is particularly suited for use cases such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. In addition to its core database offerings, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, educational resources, and consulting services to help organizations consolidate and optimize their digital data infrastructure.

Ruckus Media Group

Series A in 2011
At Ruckus Media, they are reinventing family entertainment—and taking it on the road—with original apps for iPad, iPhone, Droid, and other mobile media platforms. They bring Jon Scieszka, Rosemary Wells, Andrew Clements, Patricia MacLachlan, Alan Katz, David Carter, Kevin Lewis, Mike Austin, and Caitlin Friedman, among many other bestselling authors and illustrators, animators, celebrity performers and musicians together with talented editors and software developers to create a completely new form of storytelling. When children open Ruckus apps, turning and tilting pages, touching words and art, they read, see, and enter a story. Words, pictures, music, and dynamics made possible only by touch screen technology are woven to tell original stories to entrance and expand their imaginations. As with their favorite picture books, children will be enriched by and return to Ruckus apps again and again.

Kidlandia

Venture Round in 2011
Kidlandia, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating personalized maps customized with names of children and their relatives. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, Kidlandia offers a variety of products, including puzzles, canvas scrolls, and gallery-wrapped canvas prints, along with themed maps such as pirate and fairy designs. The company's platform serves as an engaging online destination for parents and children to collaboratively build a fantasyland filled with imaginative characters and significant family landmarks, fostering creativity and storytelling.

Elastic Intelligence

Venture Round in 2010
Elastic Intelligence is the developer and marketer of the Connection Cloud, the first and only real-time SQL-based Platform-as-a-Service for connecting to your SaaS data for reporting, BI and application development. The Connection Cloud greatly simplifies access to business information. Using Connection Cloud, business users and application developers can access their data from where it resides, eliminating the need for a data warehouse, or additional IT support. Elastic Intelligence also develops and markets the Data Liberator Toolkit, a free open source toolkit that enables SaaS vendors to enable their applications on the Connection Cloud. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Redux

Series B in 2010
Redux makes discovering exceptional online video as enjoyable and effortless as watching cable television - Redux delivers a lean-back TV experience programmed by curators and friends that share your taste.

Crowdcast

Series A in 2010
Crowdcast is a crowd forecasting solution that enables companies to understand the true state of their businesses by tapping the wisdom of their employees and partners. For the participants, it's like a game, where they are rewarded for accurately forecasting key events and metrics. For executives, Crowdcast presents a rich source of unbiased insight about what is most likely to happen.

Motive Practicing Wisely Solutions

Series B in 2010
Motive Practicing Wisely Solutions collaborates with healthcare providers and payers to enhance the quality of care by translating evidence into actionable insights. The company aims to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary medical practices, ensuring that the best healthcare outcomes are readily available as clear options for practitioners. In addition, it operates newMentor, which specializes in providing comprehensive medical content and services tailored for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. newMentor offers a wide range of services including content creation, medical review, and the development of treatment guidelines and diagnostic algorithms. By focusing on various medical specialties, the company supports physician training, clinical performance improvement, and consumer education in healthcare. Through these initiatives, Motive Practicing Wisely Solutions strives to improve care delivery and patient outcomes across the healthcare landscape.

Moonshoot

Venture Round in 2010
Moonshoot's mission is to spark English language learning in children everywhere. It has launched its service in Japan in April 2010. Moonshoot makes learning English fun and exciting for children by using online games. Moonshoot's first release starts with a concrete goal of helping child build a vocabulary of 600 words, 200 phrases, that will enable them to read up to 50 classic children's books.

FrameHawk

Series A in 2010
FrameHawk is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in technology that connects desktop applications to mobile devices. The company offers a software platform that facilitates the delivery of applications and websites to various mobile devices, including iPads, iPhones, and Android tablets. FrameHawk's products enable secure, mobile business interactions for customers, employees, partners, and clients, ensuring 100% data security and comprehensive access management. With their solutions, users can access applications and services from any mobile device, even in areas with minimal 3G wireless connectivity, thus enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of mobile operations.

Next Big Sound

Seed Round in 2009
Next Big Sound Inc. is a prominent provider of online music analytics and insights for the music industry, established in 2008 and based in New York, New York. The company offers a comprehensive platform that tracks and analyzes data for hundreds of thousands of artists across various online properties, including social media networks and music platforms. By integrating metrics such as website traffic, unit sales, and radio play with social media engagement, Next Big Sound enables music makers, labels, and marketers to gain actionable insights into artist performance and fan engagement. Their Premier platform provides detailed visualizations of fan density and sales trends, along with regular reports to assist clients in making informed decisions regarding marketing strategies and resource allocation. Next Big Sound serves a diverse clientele, from individual artists to major record labels, and has been operating as a subsidiary of Pandora Media, Inc. since 2015.

Smith & Tinker

Venture Round in 2009
Smith & Tinker is an electronic entertainment company founded in 2007 by Jeremy Bornstein, Lenny Raymond, Kev Ray, and Jordan Weisman. In late 2007 the first three left the company and Weisman recruited Tim Lebel and Joe Lawandus. On October 15, 2007, they announced that they had licensed from Microsoft the rights for Weisman's previous creations of MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies and other FASA titles and would be announcing their plans for these intellectual properties at a later date. The first game from Smith & Tinker was Nanovor. Nanovor is an online battle game targeted to 7 - 12 year olds. Nanovor was released to public beta in May 2009. Smith & Tinker are also responsible, in conjunction with Piranha Games, for the future release of Mechwarrior as announced on June 8/09.

TopSchool

Series B in 2009
TopSchool is a provider of a comprehensive Student Lifecycle Management System designed to streamline the management and reporting of student information for educational institutions. At the core of its offerings is a student information system, which is enhanced by a student portal, customer relationship management tools, and a reporting and business intelligence suite. This integrated solution enables colleges to gain valuable insights into their operations, significantly impacting lead conversion and student retention efforts. TopSchool has pioneered the first software-as-a-service student administrative system in higher education, addressing critical elements of the student lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, and career services.

Sportgenic

Series B in 2008
Sportgenic is an online media and technology company that connects advertisers with millions of engaged sport enthusiasts across its network of specialized websites. These sites cater to diverse sporting interests, offering training resources, competition platforms, social networks, and authentic content. The company employs proprietary technology for precise ad targeting, ensuring marketers achieve a greater return on investment (ROI).

NetWitness

Series A in 2008
NetWitness Corporation is a provider of network security monitoring software, catering to commercial and government organizations both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company specializes in network content analysis, risk verification, incident response, data leakage monitoring, and compliance services. Its flagship product, NetWitness NextGen, addresses various security challenges, including insider threats, data leakage protection, compliance verification, malware detection, and network performance management. Additionally, NetWitness offers a suite of infrastructure products such as Investigator, Informer, Decoder, and Concentrator, which facilitate real-time analysis and reporting of network data. The company also provides SIEMLink for translating security event data between different management systems. Primarily serving defense organizations, financial institutions, national law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, NetWitness emphasizes threat detection and incident response capabilities. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, NetWitness has formed partnerships to enhance its service offerings in the cybersecurity domain.

Sportgenic

Series A in 2008
Sportgenic is an online media and technology company that connects advertisers with millions of engaged sport enthusiasts across its network of specialized websites. These sites cater to diverse sporting interests, offering training resources, competition platforms, social networks, and authentic content. The company employs proprietary technology for precise ad targeting, ensuring marketers achieve a greater return on investment (ROI).

TopSchool

Series A in 2008
TopSchool is a provider of a comprehensive Student Lifecycle Management System designed to streamline the management and reporting of student information for educational institutions. At the core of its offerings is a student information system, which is enhanced by a student portal, customer relationship management tools, and a reporting and business intelligence suite. This integrated solution enables colleges to gain valuable insights into their operations, significantly impacting lead conversion and student retention efforts. TopSchool has pioneered the first software-as-a-service student administrative system in higher education, addressing critical elements of the student lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, and career services.

Redux

Series A in 2008
Redux makes discovering exceptional online video as enjoyable and effortless as watching cable television - Redux delivers a lean-back TV experience programmed by curators and friends that share your taste.

Gowalla

Series A in 2008
Gowalla is a company that creates social games designed to be played in the real world, enhancing the experience of exploring various locations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Gowalla offers an award-winning mobile app and website that serves as a social guide to popular destinations worldwide. The platform features a growing collection of guides to cities, parks, and regions, curated by the Gowalla community and recognized experts such as Disney and National Geographic. This enables users to easily share and discover photos, experiences, and recommendations while on the go, fostering connections among friends and families.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. is a developer of innovative web-scale storage solutions based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in enterprise storage systems that enable businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. Cleversafe's offerings include content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archiving solutions, catering to a diverse array of industries such as financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government sectors. The company is particularly known for its dispersed storage technology, which allows for the deployment of dispersed storage networks, providing organizations with scalable and economically efficient data storage options. Cleversafe's solutions address the challenges posed by the exponential growth of unstructured data, ensuring effective management and security while simplifying application deployment and scalability. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Justin.TV

Series A in 2007
Justin.TV, established in 2006, is a pioneering live streaming platform that enables users to broadcast and share real-time video content with a global audience. With over 41 million monthly visitors and 428,000 active channels, it facilitates real-time connections and communication worldwide. The platform, developed by a team of MIT and Yale graduates, intelligently scales to meet viewer demand, handling peak usage of 177 Gbps. Headquartered in San Francisco, Justin.TV is backed by investors including Y Combinator, Alsop-Louie Partners, and Draper Associates.

FlickIM

Series A in 2007
FlickIM is a chat program designed specifically for the iPhone. The application is made entirely in javascript; however, you cannot access the service if you are not on the iPhone. The product currently only supports AIM. FlickIM is a product of NextThree, which is currently in stealth mode. NextThree is currently based in Berkeley.

Redux

Seed Round in 2007
Redux makes discovering exceptional online video as enjoyable and effortless as watching cable television - Redux delivers a lean-back TV experience programmed by curators and friends that share your taste.

Cleversafe

Series B in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. is a developer of innovative web-scale storage solutions based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in enterprise storage systems that enable businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and beyond. Cleversafe's offerings include content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archiving solutions, catering to a diverse array of industries such as financial services, healthcare, media, oil and gas, and government sectors. The company is particularly known for its dispersed storage technology, which allows for the deployment of dispersed storage networks, providing organizations with scalable and economically efficient data storage options. Cleversafe's solutions address the challenges posed by the exponential growth of unstructured data, ensuring effective management and security while simplifying application deployment and scalability. As of November 2015, Cleversafe operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Cake Financial

Series A in 2007
Cake Financial is a social investment service that enables individuals to securely track and manage their investment portfolios in one centralized platform. The service allows users to analyze their historical performance for up to ten years and view the real-time portfolios of friends, family, and top investors without revealing sensitive information like net worth or portfolio sizes. It features investment journals where users can share insights and advice, fostering a community-driven approach to investing. Cake Financial prioritizes user privacy by offering anonymous usernames and employing robust security technologies. Users can also receive alerts about their trusted network's investment activities and use a "Match Me Up" feature to connect with investors who share similar strategies. The company is backed by Alsop Louie Partners and several angel investors, and it competes with other social investment platforms in the market.

Sportgenic

Seed Round in 2007
Sportgenic is an online media and technology company that connects advertisers with millions of engaged sport enthusiasts across its network of specialized websites. These sites cater to diverse sporting interests, offering training resources, competition platforms, social networks, and authentic content. The company employs proprietary technology for precise ad targeting, ensuring marketers achieve a greater return on investment (ROI).

Ribbit

Series A in 2006
Ribbit Corporation is a telecommunications company that delivers voice and web services to both consumers and businesses. The company offers a range of products, including Ribbit Mobile, which integrates mobile phones with online services, and SmartSwitch, a multi-protocol soft switch that enables calls across various devices and communication protocols. Additionally, Ribbit provides a mobile productivity solution for Oracle CRM users, accessible through a public beta. The company also offers a robust telephony-plus-software infrastructure platform for designing, testing, deploying, and managing communication applications. Ribbit serves multiple sectors, including travel and hospitality, telecommunications, media, legal, financial services, retail, insurance, non-profit, and healthcare. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Ribbit Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BT Group plc.

Three Rings

Series A in 2006
Three Rings was an internet games development company based in San Francisco, known for creating engaging online games across various platforms. Its first and most successful title, "Puzzle Pirates," was a casual action puzzle MMO, followed by other notable games such as "Bang! Howdy," "Whirled," and "Spiral Knights," which showcased a range of gameplay styles from tactical turn-based mechanics to user-generated content. In addition to these titles, Three Rings developed games in collaboration with major franchises, including a Doctor Who game with the BBC and a How to Train Your Dragon game with DreamWorks. The company was acquired by SEGA in 2011 and functioned as a studio within the SEGA organization until early 2016.
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