Arnold Ventures is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through evidence-based solutions to pressing societal issues. Founded in 2010 by Laura and John Arnold, the organization focuses on key areas such as Criminal Justice, Higher Education, Health, Infrastructure, and Public Finance. It conducts research to identify the root causes of systemic problems that hinder opportunity and perpetuate injustice. With a team of over 100 experts based in Houston and additional offices in New York and Washington, D.C., Arnold Ventures aims to advocate for policy reforms that lead to sustainable change. The organization emphasizes collaboration across the political spectrum to build bipartisan coalitions, engaging policymakers throughout the policy development process, from research and advocacy to implementation and impact evaluation. Arnold Ventures operates with the belief that philanthropy can take risks and innovate in ways that public and private sectors may not, serving as a catalyst for new solutions and advocating for policies that enhance opportunities and reduce injustice.
MDRC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve programs and policies that affect the poor. MDRC's work is focused on five main policy areas: Promoting Family Well-Being and Child Development; Improving Public Education; Promoting Successful Transitions to Adulthood; Supporting Low-Wage Workers and Communities; Overcoming Barriers to Employment.
Reboot Rx
Grant in 2023
Reboot Rx is a nonprofit health tech startup dedicated to fast-tracking the development of affordable cancer treatments using repurposed generic drugs, AI technology, and innovative funding models.
Center for Justice Research
Grant in 2022
Center for Justice Research is a research center devoted to data-driven solutions for an equitable criminal justice system.
Truleo
Seed Round in 2022
Truleo is a developer of an audio analytics system focused on enhancing the review of police body camera footage, which often goes largely unexamined. The platform automatically processes 100% of body camera videos, significantly reducing the time required for review and offering valuable insights to improve policing practices. It analyzes interactions between police officers and civilians, detecting critical events such as use-of-force incidents and non-compliance. Truleo’s technology utilizes proprietary models created by law enforcement experts to identify trends in officer behavior, auto-flag incidents, and provide early warnings for potentially volatile situations. This capability enables law enforcement agencies to generate actionable reports that facilitate better officer training, inform policy decisions, and strengthen community relationships, while also highlighting positive officer interactions.
FarmHQ
Seed Round in 2022
FarmHQ is a technology company focused on enhancing farm irrigation through a cellular-connected device compatible with various equipment such as irrigation pumps and hose reels. The company provides a mobile and web-based application that allows users to monitor and control their irrigation systems from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Key features include real-time monitoring, user-defined automations for equipment connectivity, failure detection, remote pump control, and comprehensive record-keeping. By simplifying and automating daily farming tasks, FarmHQ helps farmers efficiently manage their irrigation processes, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
Copper Banking
Seed Round in 2021
Copper Banking is a financial education platform designed to empower teenagers with financial literacy and banking services. By offering a user-friendly app and debit card, Copper enables teens to manage their money effectively, gaining hands-on experience that traditional banks often overlook. The platform facilitates money transfers, direct deposits, and payments while fostering a connection between parents and teens regarding financial decisions. Additionally, Copper provides exclusive content crafted by financial literacy experts, equipping users with valuable advice and tips to enhance their understanding of personal finance and help them take control of their financial futures. Through these features, Copper seeks to instill responsible financial habits in young users.
AdaptX
Series A in 2021
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and AI company that specializes in enhancing clinical and workflow outcomes for hospitals and surgery centers. Founded in Seattle in 2016 as a spin-off from Seattle Children's Hospital, AdaptX provides a platform that enables medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze clinical data effectively. The platform integrates algorithms with existing electronic data systems, allowing healthcare providers to monitor performance, compare treatment approaches, and define patient cohorts. Through automated analytics, AdaptX helps healthcare service providers improve the quality and safety of care while also reducing costs.
Videon Central
Series A in 2021
Videon Labs develops innovative products for audio and video applications across various industries, including Global AV, Aviation, and Automotive sectors. The company has successfully integrated its streaming media, DVD, and Blu-ray technology into over 30 million devices, establishing itself as a key partner for technology companies and AV product developers. Videon's comprehensive approach supports clients throughout the entire product development process, from ideation and design to manufacturing, certification, and ongoing support, all managed in-house for efficiency. The company has achieved several industry milestones, such as being the first to create a universal Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD player, as well as the first optical disc Google TV. Additionally, its Android app, Avia, gained significant popularity as one of the first applications to support Google Chromecast, amassing over a million downloads. Videon continues to expand its reach into new markets and has been recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Videon Labs
Series A in 2021
Videons video compute platform enables scalable, operational, affordable on-premise, in the studio, in-stadium live video solutions.
SyncFloor
Venture Round in 2020
SyncFloor is a marketplace of commercial music that can be used in movies, TV shows, ads, video games and elsewhere.
Picnic
Venture Round in 2020
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
AdaptX
Venture Round in 2020
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and AI company that specializes in enhancing clinical and workflow outcomes for hospitals and surgery centers. Founded in Seattle in 2016 as a spin-off from Seattle Children's Hospital, AdaptX provides a platform that enables medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze clinical data effectively. The platform integrates algorithms with existing electronic data systems, allowing healthcare providers to monitor performance, compare treatment approaches, and define patient cohorts. Through automated analytics, AdaptX helps healthcare service providers improve the quality and safety of care while also reducing costs.
AdaptX
Venture Round in 2019
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and AI company that specializes in enhancing clinical and workflow outcomes for hospitals and surgery centers. Founded in Seattle in 2016 as a spin-off from Seattle Children's Hospital, AdaptX provides a platform that enables medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze clinical data effectively. The platform integrates algorithms with existing electronic data systems, allowing healthcare providers to monitor performance, compare treatment approaches, and define patient cohorts. Through automated analytics, AdaptX helps healthcare service providers improve the quality and safety of care while also reducing costs.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2018
Stackery, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source tools for managing cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive platform that allows developers to design, deploy, monitor, and scale their applications without needing to focus on the underlying infrastructure. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation and operational control, enabling users to connect and configure various components, such as Docker clusters and virtual networks, through a user-friendly interface. By streamlining the deployment process and ensuring secure and efficient management of resources, Stackery facilitates a more straightforward development experience for its users while adhering to operational best practices. The company is supported by notable investors, including Techstars, Voyager Capital, and HWVP.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2017
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2017
Stackery, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source tools for managing cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive platform that allows developers to design, deploy, monitor, and scale their applications without needing to focus on the underlying infrastructure. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation and operational control, enabling users to connect and configure various components, such as Docker clusters and virtual networks, through a user-friendly interface. By streamlining the deployment process and ensuring secure and efficient management of resources, Stackery facilitates a more straightforward development experience for its users while adhering to operational best practices. The company is supported by notable investors, including Techstars, Voyager Capital, and HWVP.
MessageYes (formerly ReplyYes)
Series A in 2016
MessageYes' mission is to help people effortlessly discover and purchase items they love using their mobile phones. MessageYes is the first platform to offer frictionless e-commerce over mobile messaging for brands looking to engage and transact directly with their customers. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), human-assisted AI, and integrated payments, the MessageYes platform learns from customer feedback to make the experience serendipitous to each person and brand. Message recipients simply reply "Yes" to instantly buy from their mobile phones.
Shiftboard
Venture Round in 2016
Shiftboard, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service scheduling software that caters to business services, staffing companies, municipal governments, educational institutions, and non-profits globally. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington, Shiftboard's platform integrates various functionalities, including group communication, employee database management, and web-based recruitment. The software allows organizations to post shifts, manage worker availability, and communicate effectively with teams. Additionally, it features tools for electronic timesheet submission, online clock-in/out, and tracking paid time off. Shiftboard also offers labor cost forecasting and compliance automation to assist businesses in adhering to labor and employment laws. The platform serves diverse industries such as call centers, event management, healthcare, and security, enabling organizations to streamline their scheduling and workforce management processes efficiently.
SheerID
Series A in 2015
SheerID, Inc. operates a digital verification platform that specializes in identity verification solutions for retailers and associations, enabling them to offer targeted discounts and exclusive offers online. The platform provides verification services for various groups, including military personnel, students, teachers, and first responders, while also facilitating business and membership verification. These solutions are integrated into e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, allowing enterprises across industries such as retail, hospitality, and financial services to create authenticated experiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland, SheerID aims to enhance customer trust and loyalty by providing real-time verification of identities using authoritative data sources, ultimately reducing fraud and customer churn.
AnswerDash
Seed Round in 2015
AnswerDash, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that offers a cloud-based Q&A platform designed to provide contextual answers to customers on websites, web applications, and mobile experiences. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Qazzow, Inc., the company allows businesses to integrate self-service features that enable customers to obtain answers through a point-and-click interface, facilitating easy access to information without cluttering web pages. By predicting user questions based on the content of the page, AnswerDash helps reduce support costs and enhances customer engagement. The platform can also integrate with live chat services to offer personalized assistance. As of June 2020, AnswerDash operates as a subsidiary of CloudEngage, Inc.
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