Artiman Ventures

Artiman Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies with the potential to disrupt large markets. Artiman Ventures seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions across various sectors, particularly in software and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to identifying and nurturing promising startups that can drive significant industry change.

Ramesh Radhakrishnan

Partner

Amit Shah

Founder and Partner

Ajit Singh

Partner

Brian Wilcove

Partner

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Boxbot

Series A in 2023
Boxbot is a technology company based in Alameda, California, specializing in parcel logistics automation. Its proprietary software and hardware platform enhances package handling by transforming traditional conveyors into three-dimensional systems. This modular solution allows for the efficient storage, sorting, and sequencing of various package sizes while occupying a minimal physical footprint. By integrating robotics and automated systems, Boxbot addresses key operational challenges in last-mile logistics, facilitating faster and more efficient routing of packages within warehouses. The company's innovations aim to reduce costs associated with last-mile delivery, ultimately improving the overall experience for both suppliers and consumers.

Visby Medical

Series E in 2022
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

Visby Medical

Series E in 2022
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

Pavilion Data Systems

Series D in 2022
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms tailored for massively-parallel applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in the Netherlands and India, the company aims to enhance storage performance and efficiency for various sectors, including financial services, government, cloud service providers, and media and entertainment. Pavilion's innovative architecture offers a new category of storage solutions known as Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to achieve ultra-low latency and linear scalability, surpassing the limitations of traditional all-flash arrays. The company's offerings include the Pavilion Data OS, which supports Internet and SaaS businesses in delivering critical applications, alongside its OPENCHOICE model that redefines storage procurement and deployment strategies. Through its advanced technology and experienced team, Pavilion Data Systems is positioned as a leader in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

EduRev

Seed Round in 2022
EduRev is an e-learning platform based in Gurugram, India, designed to facilitate shared learning among students, teachers, and professors. It offers a free website where users can upload, study, and share notes, video lectures, and books, catering to the academic needs of students, particularly in competitive environments like engineering colleges. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource, providing access to educational materials such as online lecture videos and PDFs. A distinctive feature of EduRev is its social networking aspect, allowing students to connect with peers and educators across the country, fostering an interactive learning community. This unique blend of educational resources and social interaction aims to enhance the learning experience and support students in their academic pursuits.

Virsec

Series C in 2021
Virsec is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting applications from cyber threats through its innovative data security software. The company's technology focuses on self-protecting server workloads, ensuring continuous defense against both known and unknown attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. By securing software from within at runtime, Virsec maps acceptable application behavior and detects anomalies caused by malicious code in real-time. This approach enables organizations to establish effective detection mechanisms against complex and previously challenging cyber threats. With its solutions tested against top-tier security teams and trusted by numerous Fortune 100 companies, Virsec demonstrates the viability of a protection-first cybersecurity model. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a global presence.

CellMax Life

Series C in 2021
CellMax Life is a biotechnology company focused on transforming early cancer detection and prevention through innovative diagnostics. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in California, the company operates offices in Silicon Valley and Taiwan. Its primary offering is a clinically validated blood test designed to identify cancer at its earliest stages, utilizing a proprietary platform that includes a microfluidic chip, antibodies, and imaging software. This technology addresses the significant challenge of detecting rare circulating tumor cells in pre-cancer and early-stage patients, enabling timely diagnosis through affordable biopsy tests before symptoms appear. Funded by a U.S. venture capital firm and supported by technology industrialists in Taiwan, CellMax Life is committed to improving patient outcomes through early intervention.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

UltraSense Systems

Series B in 2020
UltraSense Systems, Inc. develops integrated 3D ultrasound sensor solutions aimed at enhancing user interaction with technology. The company offers TouchPoint sensors that enable low-power user interfaces capable of detecting touch and force through various materials and thicknesses using its patented 3D ultrasound technology. These sensors are applicable across multiple sectors, including smartphones, consumer electronics, home appliances, automotive, industrial, and medical markets, allowing for precise and localized buttonless interfaces. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, UltraSense Systems also provides a development kit to facilitate the integration of its technology. Products are distributed through various channels, making them accessible for a wide array of applications.

Pavilion Data Systems

Series C in 2019
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms tailored for massively-parallel applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in the Netherlands and India, the company aims to enhance storage performance and efficiency for various sectors, including financial services, government, cloud service providers, and media and entertainment. Pavilion's innovative architecture offers a new category of storage solutions known as Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to achieve ultra-low latency and linear scalability, surpassing the limitations of traditional all-flash arrays. The company's offerings include the Pavilion Data OS, which supports Internet and SaaS businesses in delivering critical applications, alongside its OPENCHOICE model that redefines storage procurement and deployment strategies. Through its advanced technology and experienced team, Pavilion Data Systems is positioned as a leader in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

ApplyBoard

Series B in 2019
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

Visby Medical

Series C in 2019
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

UltraSense Systems

Series A in 2018
UltraSense Systems, Inc. develops integrated 3D ultrasound sensor solutions aimed at enhancing user interaction with technology. The company offers TouchPoint sensors that enable low-power user interfaces capable of detecting touch and force through various materials and thicknesses using its patented 3D ultrasound technology. These sensors are applicable across multiple sectors, including smartphones, consumer electronics, home appliances, automotive, industrial, and medical markets, allowing for precise and localized buttonless interfaces. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, UltraSense Systems also provides a development kit to facilitate the integration of its technology. Products are distributed through various channels, making them accessible for a wide array of applications.

Capella Space

Series B in 2018
Capella Space is a commercial satellite imaging company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, capable of providing high-resolution Earth observation imagery at 50 centimeters. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface, regardless of weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella Space's services support various industries, including maritime domain awareness, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The company aims to enhance decision-making related to commerce, conservation, and security by delivering timely and flexible geospatial data. Its capabilities are particularly valuable for applications involving economic activity estimation, urban planning, and search and rescue operations.

Capella Space

Series B in 2018
Capella Space is a commercial satellite imaging company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, capable of providing high-resolution Earth observation imagery at 50 centimeters. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface, regardless of weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella Space's services support various industries, including maritime domain awareness, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The company aims to enhance decision-making related to commerce, conservation, and security by delivering timely and flexible geospatial data. Its capabilities are particularly valuable for applications involving economic activity estimation, urban planning, and search and rescue operations.

ApplyBoard

Series A in 2018
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

Boxbot

Seed Round in 2018
Boxbot is a technology company based in Alameda, California, specializing in parcel logistics automation. Its proprietary software and hardware platform enhances package handling by transforming traditional conveyors into three-dimensional systems. This modular solution allows for the efficient storage, sorting, and sequencing of various package sizes while occupying a minimal physical footprint. By integrating robotics and automated systems, Boxbot addresses key operational challenges in last-mile logistics, facilitating faster and more efficient routing of packages within warehouses. The company's innovations aim to reduce costs associated with last-mile delivery, ultimately improving the overall experience for both suppliers and consumers.

Virsec

Series B in 2018
Virsec is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting applications from cyber threats through its innovative data security software. The company's technology focuses on self-protecting server workloads, ensuring continuous defense against both known and unknown attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. By securing software from within at runtime, Virsec maps acceptable application behavior and detects anomalies caused by malicious code in real-time. This approach enables organizations to establish effective detection mechanisms against complex and previously challenging cyber threats. With its solutions tested against top-tier security teams and trusted by numerous Fortune 100 companies, Virsec demonstrates the viability of a protection-first cybersecurity model. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a global presence.

TeraPore

Series A in 2018
TeraPore specializes in advanced membrane technology aimed at addressing challenges in bioseparations. The company's innovative approach combines uniform pore structures with high pore densities, allowing for the rapid and efficient purification of biological fluids. This technology is particularly beneficial for protein and membrane separations, enabling biotech companies to achieve targeted and consistent nanofiltration. TeraPore's membranes offer controllable permeability and flow rates, making them suitable for the purification of high-value products with quick processing times.

Msupply.com

Series B in 2018
mSupply.com is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in India, specializing in construction, interior finishes, and decoration materials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has expanded its operations across eight major cities in India. mSupply provides a comprehensive range of services, including requisition management, procurement, logistics, and financial analytics, catering to a diverse clientele that includes builders, small and medium enterprises, infrastructure companies, and manufacturers. The platform boasts a network of 14,000 suppliers and serves 22,000 pin codes nationwide. It facilitates sales and distribution by allowing manufacturers to connect with wholesalers and dealers through dedicated applications, streamlining the buying process for retailers and end customers. mSupply also has plans to establish a material park in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, further enhancing its logistics and distribution capabilities. The typical product categories offered include construction supplies, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) consumables.

Griddable

Series A in 2018
Griddable Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, develops a SaaS platform known as griddable.io, which facilitates synchronized data integration across various environments, including cloud and data platforms. The platform is designed to allow users to create policies and topologies without the need for coding, making it accessible for organizations looking to streamline their data management processes. Griddable's technology leverages foundational elements from the Databus open-source project, which was initially developed at LinkedIn. The company has secured funding from notable investors such as August Capital and Artiman Ventures. As of early 2019, Griddable operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce. The vision behind griddable.io was conceived by Rajeev Bharadhwaj, who assembled a skilled team, including key figures from the Databus project, to bring this innovative product to market.

Tonbo Imaging

Series B in 2017
Tonbo Imaging specializes in the design, development, and deployment of advanced imaging and sensor systems tailored for military reconnaissance and security applications. The company offers a variety of tactical vision products, including airborne systems for both unmanned and manned aerial vehicles, naval systems, and homeland security solutions. Its technology integrates innovative image acquisition processes with computer vision algorithms, supporting night vision imaging and scene interpretation across diverse scenarios. Tonbo Imaging's products serve critical needs for government clients, including military units and security forces, providing them with effective tools for use in battlefields, critical infrastructure protection, and unmanned reconnaissance operations.

CardioDx

Venture Round in 2017
CardioDx, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing genomic tests for cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in assessing conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. One of its key products is the Corus CAD test, a blood test designed to assist healthcare providers in determining whether a non-diabetic patient's chest discomfort or other symptoms are indicative of obstructive CAD. By leveraging genomic technologies, CardioDx aims to deliver critical information that enhances treatment decisions and improves patient outcomes while also addressing the overall cost of care in the United States.

Runnable

Convertible Note in 2017
Runnable is a San Francisco-based company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance software development efficiency. The platform provides developers with full-stack environments for every code branch, allowing for immediate access to clean and performant setups. This capability enables developers to quickly obtain feedback, test applications end-to-end, debug, and deploy without delays. Runnable's solution includes customizable and containerized environments, which streamline the development process by automating repetitive tasks. By offering unlimited self-managed environments at a fixed cost, Runnable supports organizations in optimizing their development workflows and improving overall productivity.

Core Diagnostics

Series B in 2016
Core Diagnostics Private Limited, established in 2012 and located in Gurugram, India, is a clinical laboratory specializing in advanced diagnostic solutions aimed at disease stratification and therapy selection. The company emphasizes the use of next-generation diagnostic techniques to enhance healthcare outcomes, striving to provide comprehensive and high-quality testing services. With a commitment to innovation, Core Diagnostics aims to be a leading provider of sophisticated diagnostic solutions in India, catering to the growing demand for precision medicine.

Aditazz

Series B in 2016
Aditazz Inc., founded in 2010 and based in San Bruno, California, specializes in the design and construction of advanced healthcare facilities. The company integrates innovative design, technology, and manufacturing techniques to enhance the planning and execution of architectural projects. By combining expertise from various fields, including semiconductor design, computer science, and structural engineering, Aditazz has developed a unique platform that significantly improves construction speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This approach not only streamlines large-scale projects but also ensures high-quality outcomes that prioritize both aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency. Aditazz's contributions to the healthcare sector have been recognized, as evidenced by its victory in Kaiser Permanente's 2012 design competition.

CellMax Life

Series A in 2016
CellMax Life is a biotechnology company focused on transforming early cancer detection and prevention through innovative diagnostics. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in California, the company operates offices in Silicon Valley and Taiwan. Its primary offering is a clinically validated blood test designed to identify cancer at its earliest stages, utilizing a proprietary platform that includes a microfluidic chip, antibodies, and imaging software. This technology addresses the significant challenge of detecting rare circulating tumor cells in pre-cancer and early-stage patients, enabling timely diagnosis through affordable biopsy tests before symptoms appear. Funded by a U.S. venture capital firm and supported by technology industrialists in Taiwan, CellMax Life is committed to improving patient outcomes through early intervention.

Mossey Creek Technologies

Series A in 2016
Mossey Creek Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of nano-structured silicon materials. Founded in 2015 by John Carberry in partnership with Artiman Ventures, the company is headquartered in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Its innovative products are designed for use in thermoelectric systems, solar photovoltaic technology, and energy storage solutions, aiming to advance clean energy generation and storage capabilities.

Niron Magnetics

Series B in 2016
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced permanent iron nitride magnets, established in 2013 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in creating innovative magnetic materials that are designed to enhance performance and efficiency across various industrial applications, including motors and generators. Niron's iron nitride magnets offer significant advantages over traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, such as greater magnetization and higher magnetic flux density. This enables automotive and computer manufacturers to achieve reductions in size and weight for their motors without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to support national security initiatives through its cutting-edge technology.

MedECUBE

Series A in 2016
MedECube is a healthcare concierge service that connects patients with doctors and hospitals, including emergency care facilities, based on their specific needs. The company focuses on addressing systemic gaps in healthcare by leveraging existing healthcare expertise and infrastructure, rather than owning physical assets. MedECube enables patients to select appropriate medical providers and offers services such as obtaining second opinions from global experts, ensuring that patients receive the right care at the right location and cost. With a focus on clinical coordination, MedECube aims to deliver a more efficient and accessible healthcare experience.

Pavilion Data Systems

Series A in 2016
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms tailored for massively-parallel applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in the Netherlands and India, the company aims to enhance storage performance and efficiency for various sectors, including financial services, government, cloud service providers, and media and entertainment. Pavilion's innovative architecture offers a new category of storage solutions known as Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to achieve ultra-low latency and linear scalability, surpassing the limitations of traditional all-flash arrays. The company's offerings include the Pavilion Data OS, which supports Internet and SaaS businesses in delivering critical applications, alongside its OPENCHOICE model that redefines storage procurement and deployment strategies. Through its advanced technology and experienced team, Pavilion Data Systems is positioned as a leader in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Visby Medical

Series B in 2015
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

Mossey Creek Technologies

Series A in 2015
Mossey Creek Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of nano-structured silicon materials. Founded in 2015 by John Carberry in partnership with Artiman Ventures, the company is headquartered in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Its innovative products are designed for use in thermoelectric systems, solar photovoltaic technology, and energy storage solutions, aiming to advance clean energy generation and storage capabilities.

DISCERN

Series A in 2015
DISCERN Investment Analytics, Inc. is an equity research firm based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Dallas, New York, and Summit. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in providing Insights-as-a-Service to business decision-makers across various sectors, including energy, real estate, consumer, and technology. Its platform enhances investment decision-making by synthesizing financial and alternative data, delivering personalized insights through data streams and notifications tailored to individual users. DISCERN's offerings include data-as-a-service, which supplies real-time information on supply, demand, transactions, and valuations, as well as analytics that utilize advanced visualization and scenario analysis. The firm aims to improve the efficiency of decision-making processes by enabling clients to quickly access and interpret a vast array of relevant data, thus gaining a competitive edge in their investment strategies. With a clientele that includes many of the largest fund managers in the United States, DISCERN is focused on scaling its innovative platform to further support financial professionals in making informed decisions.

Msupply.com

Series A in 2015
mSupply.com is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in India, specializing in construction, interior finishes, and decoration materials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has expanded its operations across eight major cities in India. mSupply provides a comprehensive range of services, including requisition management, procurement, logistics, and financial analytics, catering to a diverse clientele that includes builders, small and medium enterprises, infrastructure companies, and manufacturers. The platform boasts a network of 14,000 suppliers and serves 22,000 pin codes nationwide. It facilitates sales and distribution by allowing manufacturers to connect with wholesalers and dealers through dedicated applications, streamlining the buying process for retailers and end customers. mSupply also has plans to establish a material park in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, further enhancing its logistics and distribution capabilities. The typical product categories offered include construction supplies, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) consumables.

Nutrinsic

Venture Round in 2015
Nutrinsic Corporation specializes in producing and supplying protein-based nutrition products for animal feeds and nitrogen-based fertilizers. Founded in 2001 and based in Glendale, Colorado, the company focuses on upcycling unused nutrients from food and beverage processing. By recovering these nutrients, Nutrinsic helps processors eliminate waste and create a sustainable source of premium protein, which can serve as a replacement for fish meal or as an additive in animal nutrition. This approach not only supports environmental sustainability by reducing waste in food production but also provides economic benefits by transforming underutilized resources into valuable food sources.

Shopswell

Seed Round in 2015
Shopswell is an online platform established in 2015 that fosters a community of shoppers who assist one another in making informed purchasing decisions. By allowing users to ask and answer questions, share curated lists, articles, and product reviews, Shopswell enhances the shopping experience through collective knowledge and personal insights. This interactive platform enables members to discover products and gain recommendations from fellow shoppers, promoting smarter shopping practices. Founded by Mark How, Gk Parish-Philp, Jordan Greenhall, Tim Erdmann, and Sondra Drahos, Shopswell aims to create a collaborative environment where individuals can share their tastes and experiences in a meaningful way.

Silniva

Seed Round in 2015
Silniva specializes in the development of nano-silicon powders, slurries, and structures through its patented manufacturing technologies. The company's initial offerings include nano-sized silicon powders and slurries that boast over 98% purity, making them ideal for enhancing ceramics, alloys, and silanes/silicons. Additionally, Silniva's nano-structured silicon materials are designed for efficient energy conversion, enabling applications in thermoelectric systems, solar photovoltaic technologies, and energy storage solutions, particularly for lithium-ion batteries. This innovative approach allows clients to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption in various industrial applications.

Runnable

Series A in 2015
Runnable is a San Francisco-based company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance software development efficiency. The platform provides developers with full-stack environments for every code branch, allowing for immediate access to clean and performant setups. This capability enables developers to quickly obtain feedback, test applications end-to-end, debug, and deploy without delays. Runnable's solution includes customizable and containerized environments, which streamline the development process by automating repetitive tasks. By offering unlimited self-managed environments at a fixed cost, Runnable supports organizations in optimizing their development workflows and improving overall productivity.

Virsec

Series A in 2014
Virsec is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting applications from cyber threats through its innovative data security software. The company's technology focuses on self-protecting server workloads, ensuring continuous defense against both known and unknown attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. By securing software from within at runtime, Virsec maps acceptable application behavior and detects anomalies caused by malicious code in real-time. This approach enables organizations to establish effective detection mechanisms against complex and previously challenging cyber threats. With its solutions tested against top-tier security teams and trusted by numerous Fortune 100 companies, Virsec demonstrates the viability of a protection-first cybersecurity model. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a global presence.

Niron Magnetics

Series A in 2014
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced permanent iron nitride magnets, established in 2013 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in creating innovative magnetic materials that are designed to enhance performance and efficiency across various industrial applications, including motors and generators. Niron's iron nitride magnets offer significant advantages over traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, such as greater magnetization and higher magnetic flux density. This enables automotive and computer manufacturers to achieve reductions in size and weight for their motors without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to support national security initiatives through its cutting-edge technology.

HomeUnion

Series A in 2014
HomeUnion is an online real estate investment management firm that facilitates investment in high-income, single-family rental properties across the United States. The company connects investors with a network of property providers who manage the properties post-purchase, ensuring accountability and consistent rental income. HomeUnion's platform streamlines the investment process by offering personalized portfolio selections, identifying funding sources, and handling all documentation online. Additionally, it provides ongoing market intelligence, portfolio analysis, and management oversight, enabling investors to monitor property performance and returns. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, California, HomeUnion aims to make real estate investing accessible and efficient, allowing individuals to invest remotely in a manner similar to stocks or bonds.

Guavus

Debt Financing in 2014
Guavus is a provider of advanced big data analytics applications that address complex data challenges for Fortune 500 enterprises. The company specializes in real-time analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Guavus's applications are designed to improve service assurance and enhance customer experience management, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things. By integrating operational and business support systems, Guavus allows customers to optimize network capacity planning and enhance service operations. Its operational intelligence solutions can process over two trillion transactions daily, effectively correlating and analyzing data from diverse sources to help organizations become more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

Nutrinsic

Series C in 2014
Nutrinsic Corporation specializes in producing and supplying protein-based nutrition products for animal feeds and nitrogen-based fertilizers. Founded in 2001 and based in Glendale, Colorado, the company focuses on upcycling unused nutrients from food and beverage processing. By recovering these nutrients, Nutrinsic helps processors eliminate waste and create a sustainable source of premium protein, which can serve as a replacement for fish meal or as an additive in animal nutrition. This approach not only supports environmental sustainability by reducing waste in food production but also provides economic benefits by transforming underutilized resources into valuable food sources.

Crossbar

Series C in 2014
Crossbar Inc. specializes in developing and licensing resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology, which offers innovative non-volatile memory solutions for various applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company’s technology enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, providing high performance with low power consumption. Crossbar's ReRAM is designed for use in consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage systems, and IoT applications such as smart meters and industrial sensors. By allowing for integrated compute and storage subsystems, Crossbar's memory solutions aim to redefine the traditional constraints of flash and DRAM technologies, enhancing both edge and cloud computing capabilities. The company has garnered support from top-tier investors and boasts a team of experts dedicated to advancing memory technology.

Tonbo Imaging

Series A in 2013
Tonbo Imaging specializes in the design, development, and deployment of advanced imaging and sensor systems tailored for military reconnaissance and security applications. The company offers a variety of tactical vision products, including airborne systems for both unmanned and manned aerial vehicles, naval systems, and homeland security solutions. Its technology integrates innovative image acquisition processes with computer vision algorithms, supporting night vision imaging and scene interpretation across diverse scenarios. Tonbo Imaging's products serve critical needs for government clients, including military units and security forces, providing them with effective tools for use in battlefields, critical infrastructure protection, and unmanned reconnaissance operations.

CellMax Life

Series A in 2013
CellMax Life is a biotechnology company focused on transforming early cancer detection and prevention through innovative diagnostics. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in California, the company operates offices in Silicon Valley and Taiwan. Its primary offering is a clinically validated blood test designed to identify cancer at its earliest stages, utilizing a proprietary platform that includes a microfluidic chip, antibodies, and imaging software. This technology addresses the significant challenge of detecting rare circulating tumor cells in pre-cancer and early-stage patients, enabling timely diagnosis through affordable biopsy tests before symptoms appear. Funded by a U.S. venture capital firm and supported by technology industrialists in Taiwan, CellMax Life is committed to improving patient outcomes through early intervention.

Guavus

Series D in 2013
Guavus is a provider of advanced big data analytics applications that address complex data challenges for Fortune 500 enterprises. The company specializes in real-time analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Guavus's applications are designed to improve service assurance and enhance customer experience management, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things. By integrating operational and business support systems, Guavus allows customers to optimize network capacity planning and enhance service operations. Its operational intelligence solutions can process over two trillion transactions daily, effectively correlating and analyzing data from diverse sources to help organizations become more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

Cellworks

Series B in 2012
Cellworks Group is a life sciences technology company based in Saratoga, California, with a research and development facility in Bangalore, India. Founded in 2005, Cellworks operates a biosimulation platform called iC-PHYS, which enhances drug and biomarker discovery through advanced OMICs modeling and computational biosimulation. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas, including oncology, inflammatory diseases, type-2 diabetes, infectious diseases, skin pigmentation and aging, and neurodegenerative disorders. By leveraging innovative technologies and AI heuristics, Cellworks aims to improve clinical outcomes and provide valuable research solutions for pharmaceutical companies, payers, and healthcare providers.

Kaybus

Series A in 2012
Kaybus Inc. is a knowledge automation company founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mountain View, California; Bengaluru, India; and Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in developing solutions that address challenges in knowledge management and presentation through the use of big data, analytics, and machine learning. Kaybus aims to close the knowledge gap within organizations by providing a platform that transforms content into a centralized, searchable repository. This platform enables employees to access the right information quickly, receive intelligent recommendations, and measure content effectiveness in real-time. By streamlining access to knowledge, Kaybus helps organizations improve productivity and make better use of their available resources. As of March 2017, Kaybus operates as a subsidiary of Prysm, Inc.

Visby Medical

Venture Round in 2012
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

Crossbar

Series B in 2012
Crossbar Inc. specializes in developing and licensing resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology, which offers innovative non-volatile memory solutions for various applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company’s technology enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, providing high performance with low power consumption. Crossbar's ReRAM is designed for use in consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage systems, and IoT applications such as smart meters and industrial sensors. By allowing for integrated compute and storage subsystems, Crossbar's memory solutions aim to redefine the traditional constraints of flash and DRAM technologies, enhancing both edge and cloud computing capabilities. The company has garnered support from top-tier investors and boasts a team of experts dedicated to advancing memory technology.

Virident Systems

Series D in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

CardioDx

Private Equity Round in 2012
CardioDx, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing genomic tests for cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in assessing conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. One of its key products is the Corus CAD test, a blood test designed to assist healthcare providers in determining whether a non-diabetic patient's chest discomfort or other symptoms are indicative of obstructive CAD. By leveraging genomic technologies, CardioDx aims to deliver critical information that enhances treatment decisions and improves patient outcomes while also addressing the overall cost of care in the United States.

Yantra

Series A in 2012
Yantra is a financial technology firm specializing in designing, developing and managing electronic payment systems. By focusing on creating secure contextual and conditional ways of moving money, the company provides consumers and businesses around the globe innovative ways of sending and receiving payments. Yantra’s current and future technology offerings include international money remittance, card processing, virtual currency and healthcare payments.

Guavus

Series C in 2012
Guavus is a provider of advanced big data analytics applications that address complex data challenges for Fortune 500 enterprises. The company specializes in real-time analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Guavus's applications are designed to improve service assurance and enhance customer experience management, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things. By integrating operational and business support systems, Guavus allows customers to optimize network capacity planning and enhance service operations. Its operational intelligence solutions can process over two trillion transactions daily, effectively correlating and analyzing data from diverse sources to help organizations become more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

Virident Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Core Diagnostics

Series A in 2012
Core Diagnostics Private Limited, established in 2012 and located in Gurugram, India, is a clinical laboratory specializing in advanced diagnostic solutions aimed at disease stratification and therapy selection. The company emphasizes the use of next-generation diagnostic techniques to enhance healthcare outcomes, striving to provide comprehensive and high-quality testing services. With a commitment to innovation, Core Diagnostics aims to be a leading provider of sophisticated diagnostic solutions in India, catering to the growing demand for precision medicine.

Virident Systems

Series C in 2011
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Prysm

Private Equity Round in 2011
Prysm, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in Laser Phosphor Displays (LPD) and visual collaboration solutions. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Prysm provides a range of products that facilitate teamwork and communication in various environments, including customer briefing centers, boardrooms, and huddle rooms. Its offerings include the LPD 6K Series and Prysm Go, as well as MediaStation, a digital signage platform designed to enhance audience engagement. The company’s cloud-based technology allows global teams to collaborate effectively by integrating content, applications, and tools into a single digital workspace, enabling users to interact with their data on displays of all sizes. Prysm also has additional offices located in Bengaluru, Beijing, Concord, Dubai, and New York.

Guavus

Series B in 2011
Guavus is a provider of advanced big data analytics applications that address complex data challenges for Fortune 500 enterprises. The company specializes in real-time analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Guavus's applications are designed to improve service assurance and enhance customer experience management, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things. By integrating operational and business support systems, Guavus allows customers to optimize network capacity planning and enhance service operations. Its operational intelligence solutions can process over two trillion transactions daily, effectively correlating and analyzing data from diverse sources to help organizations become more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

Aditazz

Series A in 2011
Aditazz Inc., founded in 2010 and based in San Bruno, California, specializes in the design and construction of advanced healthcare facilities. The company integrates innovative design, technology, and manufacturing techniques to enhance the planning and execution of architectural projects. By combining expertise from various fields, including semiconductor design, computer science, and structural engineering, Aditazz has developed a unique platform that significantly improves construction speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This approach not only streamlines large-scale projects but also ensures high-quality outcomes that prioritize both aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency. Aditazz's contributions to the healthcare sector have been recognized, as evidenced by its victory in Kaiser Permanente's 2012 design competition.

Pricelock

Series B in 2011
Pricelock Inc. offers an online energy solutions platform that facilitates transactions between energy buyers and sellers. Its primary service is the Marketplace, an energy-auction platform that allows utilities, electricity generators, and commercial entities to buy and sell various energy products, including power, coal, natural gas, and transportation fuels. Additionally, Pricelock provides risk management services designed to help fleets and shippers manage fuel cost volatility. The company also features marketing incentive programs that utilize co-branded fuel cards to secure fixed fuel pricing for customers, along with unique employee incentive programs aimed at helping employers enhance their benefits offerings. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, Pricelock serves a diverse clientele, including power generators, utilities, and transportation companies across North America.

Lightwire

Venture Round in 2011
Lightwire is a telecommunications company focused on providing internet, voice, and data solutions for businesses. It specializes in the development of interconnect solutions that utilize CMOS photonics technology to enhance high-speed connectivity. The company's offerings include Ethernet optoelectronic interconnects and optical transceiver modules designed for networking, communication, server, and storage systems. These products enable networking equipment manufacturers to create plug-and-play 10Gbps interfaces, facilitating efficient connections between computers, servers, and network devices within Ethernet-based networks. Lightwire aims to integrate optical and electrical solutions to power the next generation of high-speed interconnects.

Virident Systems

Series B in 2010
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Ortiva Wireless

Series C in 2010
Ortiva Wireless, Inc. specializes in mobile video management solutions, focusing on the optimization of video content for mobile network operators and managed service providers. The company offers a mobile video optimization gateway, known as mVOG, which enhances mobile streaming capabilities through asset preparation, transcoding, and efficient delivery of both live and on-demand video content. Additionally, Ortiva Wireless provides iVOG, a video optimization platform aimed at improving network efficiency and reducing bandwidth consumption for wireless operators. Founded in 2004 and based in La Jolla, California, Ortiva Wireless is committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of mobile video services.

Adama Materials

Series A in 2010
Adama Materials, Inc. specializes in developing custom nanomaterials based on graphene oxide to enhance the structural properties of polymer resins and their composites. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on applications across various sectors, including aerospace, renewable energy, transportation, and construction. Adama's proprietary technologies improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of composite materials such as carbon fiber and fiberglass, benefiting a wide range of structures, from boats and wind turbines to aircraft and automobiles. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

VuCast Media

Series B in 2010
VuCast Media, Inc. develops solutions to create private wireless data broadcasting networks over unused licensed RF spectrum in existing frequencies. It offers FMeXtra, a platform that enables wireless data-broadcasting over FM subcarriers, which include encoder, receivers for embedded devices, radio, media players, and displays equipment for radio broadcasters and media companies. The company also provides software-as-a-service content management system for uploading, scheduling, and managing content on Internet. In addition, its service portfolio includes dynamic digital signage networks/digital out of home media, e-book readers, reading services for the blind, private digital audio networks, traffic reports and map updates, hospitality, retail, public safety and emergency alert systems, and disaster management. The company offers its products through distributors in the United States, Canada, Brazil, European Union, Asia, and South Africa. VuCast Media, Inc. was formerly known as Digital Radio Express, Inc. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Cellworks

Series A in 2009
Cellworks Group is a life sciences technology company based in Saratoga, California, with a research and development facility in Bangalore, India. Founded in 2005, Cellworks operates a biosimulation platform called iC-PHYS, which enhances drug and biomarker discovery through advanced OMICs modeling and computational biosimulation. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas, including oncology, inflammatory diseases, type-2 diabetes, infectious diseases, skin pigmentation and aging, and neurodegenerative disorders. By leveraging innovative technologies and AI heuristics, Cellworks aims to improve clinical outcomes and provide valuable research solutions for pharmaceutical companies, payers, and healthcare providers.

OpSource

Series E in 2009
Dimension Data, formerly known as OpSource, is a provider of cloud and managed hosting solutions designed to help businesses of all sizes accelerate growth and scale operations effectively. Established in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive Application Operations service that surpasses traditional hosting by delivering application management, change management, performance management, and application optimization. This approach allows clients to benefit from the flexibility, availability, and community of public cloud services while ensuring the security, performance, and control required by enterprise environments. Dimension Data is certified with SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to European Safe Harbor standards, with operations in California, Virginia, the UK, Ireland, and India. The company supports over four hundred Software-as-a-Service independent software vendors, cloud platform providers, carriers, and enterprises, enabling them to manage high-availability, business-critical hosting environments efficiently.

Xambala

Series D in 2008
Xambala, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing electronic liquidity to capital markets through advanced networking and computing technologies. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Xambala focuses on developing innovative solutions that enable both large and small investors to access improved liquidity and lower transaction costs. The company offers a message stream processing subsystem tailored for the financial market, allowing clients to respond swiftly to market fluctuations and obtain competitive quotes. Additionally, Xambala has a development center located in Chennai, India, further supporting its technological advancements and service offerings.

Lightwire

Series B in 2008
Lightwire is a telecommunications company focused on providing internet, voice, and data solutions for businesses. It specializes in the development of interconnect solutions that utilize CMOS photonics technology to enhance high-speed connectivity. The company's offerings include Ethernet optoelectronic interconnects and optical transceiver modules designed for networking, communication, server, and storage systems. These products enable networking equipment manufacturers to create plug-and-play 10Gbps interfaces, facilitating efficient connections between computers, servers, and network devices within Ethernet-based networks. Lightwire aims to integrate optical and electrical solutions to power the next generation of high-speed interconnects.

BioImagene

Series D in 2008
BioImagene, Inc. specializes in digital pathology solutions tailored for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery. The company develops and distributes integrated hardware and software systems that facilitate the acquisition, viewing, sharing, management, archiving, and analysis of tissue images within pathology laboratories. BioImagene offers a range of immunohistochemistry (IHC) algorithms, including those for breast cancer (HER2, ER/PR, p53), Ki67 for various cancers, and specific markers for multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Their product lineup includes the iSlide input device, which allows pathologists to manipulate digital images of slides, and the iScan Coreo Au digital slide scanners, which support applications such as image analysis and telepathology. The company serves a diverse clientele, including cancer research laboratories, academic medical centers, community hospitals, reference laboratories, teaching hospitals, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2003, BioImagene is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Guavus

Series A in 2008
Guavus is a provider of advanced big data analytics applications that address complex data challenges for Fortune 500 enterprises. The company specializes in real-time analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Guavus's applications are designed to improve service assurance and enhance customer experience management, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things. By integrating operational and business support systems, Guavus allows customers to optimize network capacity planning and enhance service operations. Its operational intelligence solutions can process over two trillion transactions daily, effectively correlating and analyzing data from diverse sources to help organizations become more efficient, profitable, and competitive.

InvenSense

Series C in 2008
InvenSense, Inc. is a leading provider of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, specializing in the design and manufacturing of sensor systems on a chip. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and microphones, catering to various sectors such as mobile devices, wearables, smart home technologies, gaming, industrial applications, and automotive systems. InvenSense's innovative MotionTracking technology enhances user experiences through improved performance and accuracy in motion, gesture, and sound-based interfaces. Its sensor solutions are incorporated into a wide array of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices, as well as industrial applications. The company markets its products directly to manufacturers and through distributors, and it maintains collaborations with industry leaders like Panasonic to advance sensor technology. Founded in 2003, InvenSense operates internationally, with offices across several countries including China, Taiwan, and Japan. As of 2017, it has been a subsidiary of TDK U.S.A. Corporation.

Pricelock

Venture Round in 2008
Pricelock Inc. offers an online energy solutions platform that facilitates transactions between energy buyers and sellers. Its primary service is the Marketplace, an energy-auction platform that allows utilities, electricity generators, and commercial entities to buy and sell various energy products, including power, coal, natural gas, and transportation fuels. Additionally, Pricelock provides risk management services designed to help fleets and shippers manage fuel cost volatility. The company also features marketing incentive programs that utilize co-branded fuel cards to secure fixed fuel pricing for customers, along with unique employee incentive programs aimed at helping employers enhance their benefits offerings. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, Pricelock serves a diverse clientele, including power generators, utilities, and transportation companies across North America.

Dyyno

Series A in 2007
Dyyno is the business partner of choice for TV Everywhere and Broadband delivery of TV, movie, and mid-tail content to global audiences. Content aggregators and cable operators can monetize LIVE, VOD, Linear TV via Subscriptions / PPVs / Ads on iPad, Samsung Smart TV, Android STB, Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Roku, PC / Mac, Facebook. Today Dyyno streams over 500 TV channels from all over the World through its 35 plus customers. Featured customers include IPWorldTV, BoMTV, FlixUniverse, Lanka TV; strategic partners include Samsung, Apple, YuMe. Founded in 2007 and backed by Artiman and Startup Capital Ventures, the Palo Alto, CA-based company has a world-class technical team with video & networking expertise from Stanford University and a management team with leadership from startups to public companies including Selectica, OPTi, Intel, Vitria, CastIron (Sequoia startup, acq. by IBM), Sonoa (Norwest), HP, Microsoft.

Dyyno

Series A in 2007
Dyyno is the business partner of choice for TV Everywhere and Broadband delivery of TV, movie, and mid-tail content to global audiences. Content aggregators and cable operators can monetize LIVE, VOD, Linear TV via Subscriptions / PPVs / Ads on iPad, Samsung Smart TV, Android STB, Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Roku, PC / Mac, Facebook. Today Dyyno streams over 500 TV channels from all over the World through its 35 plus customers. Featured customers include IPWorldTV, BoMTV, FlixUniverse, Lanka TV; strategic partners include Samsung, Apple, YuMe. Founded in 2007 and backed by Artiman and Startup Capital Ventures, the Palo Alto, CA-based company has a world-class technical team with video & networking expertise from Stanford University and a management team with leadership from startups to public companies including Selectica, OPTi, Intel, Vitria, CastIron (Sequoia startup, acq. by IBM), Sonoa (Norwest), HP, Microsoft.

Myndnet

Series A in 2007
Myndnet is an information marketplace -- a marketplace that allows anyone with knowledge to share it and get paid for it. Businesses or individuals ask questions and the community responds Palo Alto-based Myndnet believes that the people who answer our questions should get paid for it and has set up their marketplace to accomplish that. The process is quite simple. First, a business client posts a request for candidates and leads on Myndnet using a simple online form. Myndnet's clients are primarily recruiters looking for candidates. The request is posted on the Myndnet website. It is also distributed to a large audience through an RSS feed, and displayed on partner websites, in the form of a "widget". Members can then login to the Myndnet website and submit responses to the requests. The original clients purchase submitted responses and Myndnet pays contributing members for delivering accurate responses. Myndnet users can refer friends to the system and receive additional compensation The service has a similar model to the now dead Google Answers. Competitors include [LinkedIn Answers](http://www.linkedin.com/answers) as well as [Spoke](http://www.spoke.com/).

Ortiva Wireless

Series B in 2007
Ortiva Wireless, Inc. specializes in mobile video management solutions, focusing on the optimization of video content for mobile network operators and managed service providers. The company offers a mobile video optimization gateway, known as mVOG, which enhances mobile streaming capabilities through asset preparation, transcoding, and efficient delivery of both live and on-demand video content. Additionally, Ortiva Wireless provides iVOG, a video optimization platform aimed at improving network efficiency and reducing bandwidth consumption for wireless operators. Founded in 2004 and based in La Jolla, California, Ortiva Wireless is committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of mobile video services.

OpSource

Series D in 2007
Dimension Data, formerly known as OpSource, is a provider of cloud and managed hosting solutions designed to help businesses of all sizes accelerate growth and scale operations effectively. Established in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive Application Operations service that surpasses traditional hosting by delivering application management, change management, performance management, and application optimization. This approach allows clients to benefit from the flexibility, availability, and community of public cloud services while ensuring the security, performance, and control required by enterprise environments. Dimension Data is certified with SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to European Safe Harbor standards, with operations in California, Virginia, the UK, Ireland, and India. The company supports over four hundred Software-as-a-Service independent software vendors, cloud platform providers, carriers, and enterprises, enabling them to manage high-availability, business-critical hosting environments efficiently.

XBux

Series B in 2007
Whatever level and however serious you are about your sport or gaming, XBux has been designed to make your life a little bit easier, especially on your pocketbook. Whether competing competitively at the pro or the amateur level, or just having fun, it takes time, money and effort making sure all your sports or gaming equipment is in working order. For some sports, getting to and from the events with family, teams, trucks, trailers and motor-homes is a task in itself. Taking time to travel to those hard to find event venues. Early morning competitions. Yawn. We've all been there.

Virident Systems

Series A in 2007
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

InvenSense

Series B in 2007
InvenSense, Inc. is a leading provider of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, specializing in the design and manufacturing of sensor systems on a chip. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and microphones, catering to various sectors such as mobile devices, wearables, smart home technologies, gaming, industrial applications, and automotive systems. InvenSense's innovative MotionTracking technology enhances user experiences through improved performance and accuracy in motion, gesture, and sound-based interfaces. Its sensor solutions are incorporated into a wide array of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices, as well as industrial applications. The company markets its products directly to manufacturers and through distributors, and it maintains collaborations with industry leaders like Panasonic to advance sensor technology. Founded in 2003, InvenSense operates internationally, with offices across several countries including China, Taiwan, and Japan. As of 2017, it has been a subsidiary of TDK U.S.A. Corporation.

Nethra Imaging

Series C in 2006
Nethra Imaging, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in imaging and video solutions for various markets, including broadcast, medical, surveillance, and military applications. Founded in 2003, Nethra develops advanced silicon and board products that cover the entire signal chain, from capture and processing to storage and display. The company offers a range of products, including the NI-9065 image processor, the Merced CMOS IP Camera Platform designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the surveillance sector, and a Designer Tool Suite for embedded application developers. Additionally, Nethra provides networking and storage solutions, as well as products tailored for digital video and movie editing. The company utilizes proprietary algorithms to create flexible and programmable image and video processors, ensuring high performance and reliability in data transport and storage systems.

OpSource

Series C in 2006
Dimension Data, formerly known as OpSource, is a provider of cloud and managed hosting solutions designed to help businesses of all sizes accelerate growth and scale operations effectively. Established in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive Application Operations service that surpasses traditional hosting by delivering application management, change management, performance management, and application optimization. This approach allows clients to benefit from the flexibility, availability, and community of public cloud services while ensuring the security, performance, and control required by enterprise environments. Dimension Data is certified with SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to European Safe Harbor standards, with operations in California, Virginia, the UK, Ireland, and India. The company supports over four hundred Software-as-a-Service independent software vendors, cloud platform providers, carriers, and enterprises, enabling them to manage high-availability, business-critical hosting environments efficiently.

Sierra Design Automation

Series B in 2006
Sierra Design Automation provides IC implementation system solutions to the semiconductor industry. The company offers place-and-route solutions. It also offers Sierra Olympus-SOC, a netlist-to-GDSII system that addresses variations in design modes, process corners, and lithography; and Sierra Pinnacle, an IC implementation solution. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of June 11, 2007, Sierra Design Automation, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp

Airwide Solutions

Series D in 2006
Airwide Solutions is a global leader in mobile infrastructure software, providing essential services that enhance and ensure mobile communications for over 70 wireless operators worldwide. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Schlumberger Messaging Solutions and Taral Networks, the company has a history of innovation, having sent the first commercial SMS in 1992 and launched the first application-to-person MMS push gateway in 2004. With regional offices located in England, Canada, India, Australia, Singapore, and the United States, Airwide Solutions continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile communications landscape.

Zyme

Series A in 2005
Zyme Solutions is a prominent provider of channel data integrity and intelligence solutions, specifically catering to the high-tech and consumer electronics sectors. Established in 2004, Zyme addresses the challenges faced by technology companies in managing global indirect channel sales and inventory data, thereby enhancing channel visibility. The company's cloud-based data management platform enables businesses to acquire and utilize information from various distribution channels, including distributors, resellers, retailers, and e-tailers. Industry leaders such as Symantec, Xerox, Linksys, and Sandisk rely on Zyme's services to effectively manage their sales channels and improve operational efficiency.

NetDevices

Series B in 2005
NetDevices, Inc., founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in networking solutions designed for various industries, including finance, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company focuses on extending computer networks to branch offices, enabling seamless connectivity and communication across different locations. In May 2007, NetDevices was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, further integrating its networking expertise into a broader technological framework.

Nethra Imaging

Series B in 2004
Nethra Imaging, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in imaging and video solutions for various markets, including broadcast, medical, surveillance, and military applications. Founded in 2003, Nethra develops advanced silicon and board products that cover the entire signal chain, from capture and processing to storage and display. The company offers a range of products, including the NI-9065 image processor, the Merced CMOS IP Camera Platform designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the surveillance sector, and a Designer Tool Suite for embedded application developers. Additionally, Nethra provides networking and storage solutions, as well as products tailored for digital video and movie editing. The company utilizes proprietary algorithms to create flexible and programmable image and video processors, ensuring high performance and reliability in data transport and storage systems.

Airwide Solutions

Series C in 2004
Airwide Solutions is a global leader in mobile infrastructure software, providing essential services that enhance and ensure mobile communications for over 70 wireless operators worldwide. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Schlumberger Messaging Solutions and Taral Networks, the company has a history of innovation, having sent the first commercial SMS in 1992 and launched the first application-to-person MMS push gateway in 2004. With regional offices located in England, Canada, India, Australia, Singapore, and the United States, Airwide Solutions continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile communications landscape.

Kasenna

Series D in 2004
Kasenna is a company that specializes in IPTV solutions, enabling broadband service providers to deliver multi-play offerings, including video-on-demand (VOD) content, to consumers. The company develops video delivery software designed for triple-play services on broadband networks, emphasizing open standards and robust management infrastructure. This allows service providers, enterprises, and other organizations to build and maintain commercial-grade IP video networks effectively. By focusing on innovative technology, Kasenna supports the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

NetDevices

Series A in 2004
NetDevices, Inc., founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in networking solutions designed for various industries, including finance, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company focuses on extending computer networks to branch offices, enabling seamless connectivity and communication across different locations. In May 2007, NetDevices was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, further integrating its networking expertise into a broader technological framework.

OpSource

Series B in 2004
Dimension Data, formerly known as OpSource, is a provider of cloud and managed hosting solutions designed to help businesses of all sizes accelerate growth and scale operations effectively. Established in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive Application Operations service that surpasses traditional hosting by delivering application management, change management, performance management, and application optimization. This approach allows clients to benefit from the flexibility, availability, and community of public cloud services while ensuring the security, performance, and control required by enterprise environments. Dimension Data is certified with SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to European Safe Harbor standards, with operations in California, Virginia, the UK, Ireland, and India. The company supports over four hundred Software-as-a-Service independent software vendors, cloud platform providers, carriers, and enterprises, enabling them to manage high-availability, business-critical hosting environments efficiently.

OpSource

Series A in 2003
Dimension Data, formerly known as OpSource, is a provider of cloud and managed hosting solutions designed to help businesses of all sizes accelerate growth and scale operations effectively. Established in 2002, the company offers a comprehensive Application Operations service that surpasses traditional hosting by delivering application management, change management, performance management, and application optimization. This approach allows clients to benefit from the flexibility, availability, and community of public cloud services while ensuring the security, performance, and control required by enterprise environments. Dimension Data is certified with SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to European Safe Harbor standards, with operations in California, Virginia, the UK, Ireland, and India. The company supports over four hundred Software-as-a-Service independent software vendors, cloud platform providers, carriers, and enterprises, enabling them to manage high-availability, business-critical hosting environments efficiently.

Sierra Design Automation

Series A in 2003
Sierra Design Automation provides IC implementation system solutions to the semiconductor industry. The company offers place-and-route solutions. It also offers Sierra Olympus-SOC, a netlist-to-GDSII system that addresses variations in design modes, process corners, and lithography; and Sierra Pinnacle, an IC implementation solution. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of June 11, 2007, Sierra Design Automation, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp

Photuris

Series C in 2003
Photuris is a developer of optical networking devices aimed at enhancing metro core and regional transport networks. The company produces innovative products such as the Versicolor Optical Amplifier and ADM-on-a-Wavelength line cards, which support its V32000 Optical Distribution System. These technologies are designed to address the specific requirements of interoffice networks, utilizing a carrier-preferred SONET operational approach. Photuris claims that its offerings represent significant advancements in the telecommunications industry.
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