North Bridge Growth Equity I

North Bridge Growth Equity I, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a private equity growth fund managed by Guidepost Growth Equity. It invests in privately held, technology and tech-enabled companies that have reached tens of millions in revenue with minimal outside capital. The fund partners with exceptional management teams, providing growth financing to help these companies achieve higher revenue, profitability, and improved governance.

Christopher E. Cavanagh

Principal

Roshen Menon

Managing Partner

Mike Pehl

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Russ Pyle

Partner

Paul Santinelli

Managing General Partner

425 past transactions

Lyra Therapeutics

Post in 2023
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Utilizing its proprietary XTreo technology platform, the company aims to deliver medications directly to affected tissues for extended periods with a single administration. Its lead product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed for non-invasive in-office procedures, providing up to six months of continuous drug therapy specifically for chronic rhinosinusitis. The active ingredient in these formulations is mometasone furoate, which is recognized for its efficacy and safety in various FDA-approved therapies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lyra Therapeutics was formerly known as 480 Biomedical, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Lyra Therapeutics

Post in 2022
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Utilizing its proprietary XTreo technology platform, the company aims to deliver medications directly to affected tissues for extended periods with a single administration. Its lead product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed for non-invasive in-office procedures, providing up to six months of continuous drug therapy specifically for chronic rhinosinusitis. The active ingredient in these formulations is mometasone furoate, which is recognized for its efficacy and safety in various FDA-approved therapies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lyra Therapeutics was formerly known as 480 Biomedical, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

CubicPV

Venture Round in 2021
CubicPV is a solar manufacturing company that focuses on producing wafers and tandem modules using advanced silicon and perovskite technologies. The company develops innovative semiconductor combinations for tandem modules, which enhance energy harvesting by utilizing two different light absorbers, thus improving efficiency across a broader spectrum of sunlight. This technology aims to reduce the cost of solar electricity to be competitive with conventional energy sources, such as coal. By manufacturing silicon wafers directly from the silicon melt, CubicPV streamlines the production process, eliminating several steps and effectively doubling the yield. This approach not only lowers the cost of clean electricity but also minimizes the carbon footprint associated with solar panel production, supporting the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.

SmartAsset

Series D in 2021
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

24M

Series E in 2021
24M Technologies specializes in the development of energy storage systems for both grid and transportation applications. The company focuses on manufacturing lithium-ion batteries that enhance the operational reliability, economics, and efficiency of electric power systems. Its innovative approach features binder-free semisolid electrodes and unit cells, which not only improve battery performance but also eliminate the need for traditional hydro or pyrometallurgical processes in battery recycling. Additionally, 24M facilitates direct in-plant reuse of active materials at the end of a battery's life, contributing to more sustainable recycling practices and enabling clients to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Nasuni

Venture Round in 2020
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.

Couchbase

Series G in 2020
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Lyra Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Utilizing its proprietary XTreo technology platform, the company aims to deliver medications directly to affected tissues for extended periods with a single administration. Its lead product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed for non-invasive in-office procedures, providing up to six months of continuous drug therapy specifically for chronic rhinosinusitis. The active ingredient in these formulations is mometasone furoate, which is recognized for its efficacy and safety in various FDA-approved therapies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lyra Therapeutics was formerly known as 480 Biomedical, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

1366 Technologies

Series E in 2019
1366 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers primarily used in solar cell modules. Founded in 2007 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company specializes in producing 3D direct wafers and traditional silicon solar wafers. Its innovative technology allows for the direct creation of silicon wafers from molten silicon, resulting in lower production costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity. This approach enables businesses to develop solar cells that offer a better price-to-performance ratio. 1366 Technologies has established strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS and operates additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.

Xtalic

Debt Financing in 2019
Xtalic Corporation, founded in 2005 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced metal coatings for various applications, primarily in the electronics sector. The company offers innovative nanostructured coatings that enhance corrosion and wear resistance while providing exceptional aesthetics. Notable products include XTRONIC, a barrier layer designed to improve durability, and LUNA, which serves as a gold replacement for electrical connectors. Xtalic's electroplating process is environmentally friendly, eliminating the use of hexavalent chromium, thereby reducing compliance costs and safety risks for workers. By enabling clients to decrease reliance on expensive raw materials and replace hazardous substances, Xtalic contributes to more sustainable manufacturing practices in both decorative and functional metal finishing.

Nasuni

Venture Round in 2019
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.

24M

Series D in 2018
24M Technologies specializes in the development of energy storage systems for both grid and transportation applications. The company focuses on manufacturing lithium-ion batteries that enhance the operational reliability, economics, and efficiency of electric power systems. Its innovative approach features binder-free semisolid electrodes and unit cells, which not only improve battery performance but also eliminate the need for traditional hydro or pyrometallurgical processes in battery recycling. Additionally, 24M facilitates direct in-plant reuse of active materials at the end of a battery's life, contributing to more sustainable recycling practices and enabling clients to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Lyra Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Utilizing its proprietary XTreo technology platform, the company aims to deliver medications directly to affected tissues for extended periods with a single administration. Its lead product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed for non-invasive in-office procedures, providing up to six months of continuous drug therapy specifically for chronic rhinosinusitis. The active ingredient in these formulations is mometasone furoate, which is recognized for its efficacy and safety in various FDA-approved therapies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lyra Therapeutics was formerly known as 480 Biomedical, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

MC10

Venture Round in 2018
MC10, Inc. specializes in the development and sale of wearable medical sensors designed to collect clinical-grade biometric and physiological data, primarily for use in clinical trials. Founded in 2008 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including BioStamp nPoint, which processes raw data into clinical metrics such as vital signs and sleep patterns; Kintinuum, an orthopedic rehabilitation device; WiSP, a cardiac monitoring solution; and BioStampMD, a conformable sensor for gathering both objective and subjective health data. MC10 focuses on creating flexible, lightweight electronics that conform to the human body, allowing for discreet and comfortable data collection in various settings. Its proprietary BioStamp system enhances the ability to gather real-world data on muscle activation and movement, thereby advancing digital healthcare services across multiple sectors, including sports and military applications.

Actifio

Series F in 2018
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions that streamline data management for enterprises. The company's flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports various applications and storage systems, making it suitable for large-scale deployments within diverse data center environments. Actifio also offers Actifio Sky, a platform designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which aids in the protection and recovery of extensive file systems. Additionally, Actifio Resiliency Director provides automated recovery solutions, while OnVault focuses on long-term data retention for business intelligence and compliance. The company enables customers to manage their data more efficiently through its Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, which decouples data from infrastructure, enhancing business agility and cloud access. With a presence in over 30 countries, Actifio serves numerous global enterprise customers and partners, facilitating a shift towards data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Actifio has expanded its operations internationally, including locations in India, Australia, and Europe.

Salsify

Series D in 2018
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Cool Planet Energy Systems

Series A in 2018
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. is an agriculture technology company specializing in engineered biocarbon products aimed at enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable practices in farming. The company's primary product, Cool Terra, is designed to improve soil performance, fostering greater plant growth while being carbon negative. In addition to Cool Terra, Cool Planet offers a range of products, including those for animal nutrition, microbial solutions, and early plant establishment, addressing critical global issues related to soil health, sustainability, and food security. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional location in Camarillo, California, Cool Planet has developed technologies that not only improve agricultural productivity but also contribute to carbon sequestration by utilizing biomass.

Cazena

Corporate Round in 2018
Cazena, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an Enterprise Big Data-as-a-Service solution, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and optimize their big data in the cloud. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Cazena offers an Instant Data Lakes platform that facilitates secure data ingestion, flexible storage, access and identity management, as well as integration with various tools. The company's automated data platform aims to significantly reduce the time required for analytics, transforming what traditionally took months into mere minutes. By providing on-demand cloud data marts and data lakes that seamlessly connect with existing data flows and IT processes, Cazena helps organizations access their data immediately, eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure and multiple vendor relationships.

Markforged Holding

Series C in 2017
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Lucid AI

Private Equity Round in 2017
Lucid AI is a software and services company that specializes in causal reasoning artificial intelligence. Its platform is designed to extract knowledge and understanding from both structured and unstructured data, providing businesses with valuable insights. By addressing the complexities associated with big data—characterized by a vast array of information and rapid data flow—Lucid AI aims to help organizations tackle challenging business problems. The company's innovative approach enables clients to transform their data into clear, actionable solutions, thereby enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

Lucid

Series B in 2017
Lucid is an audience platform for sourcing and understanding human answers, real deterministic data about human behavior at scale. It develops Fulcrum, a global marketplace for market research sample, and introduced programmatic buying and selling to the market research industry. It also created Federated Sample, a full-service sample provider that, using our proprietary technology, empowers clients to do market research. Its AdTech business unit is called Proof and delivers real-time digital media measurement audience and effectiveness. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cool Planet Energy Systems

Series A in 2017
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. is an agriculture technology company specializing in engineered biocarbon products aimed at enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable practices in farming. The company's primary product, Cool Terra, is designed to improve soil performance, fostering greater plant growth while being carbon negative. In addition to Cool Terra, Cool Planet offers a range of products, including those for animal nutrition, microbial solutions, and early plant establishment, addressing critical global issues related to soil health, sustainability, and food security. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional location in Camarillo, California, Cool Planet has developed technologies that not only improve agricultural productivity but also contribute to carbon sequestration by utilizing biomass.

Asurint

Venture Round in 2017
Asurint is a provider of background check services that helps businesses and government entities make informed hiring decisions. The company utilizes proprietary technology alongside established relationships with court systems, field researchers, and law enforcement to generate comprehensive background screening reports. By offering on-demand results, Asurint enables employers and volunteer organizations to conduct faster, accurate, and cost-effective background checks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Their services are designed to meet the diverse needs of their clients, facilitating intelligent hiring processes.

Lytro

Series D in 2017
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Nasuni

Series E in 2016
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.

Gridco

Venture Round in 2016
Gridco Systems, established in 2010, specializes in innovative power distribution solutions tailored for modern electric grids. The company develops advanced power management systems that allow utilities to effectively manage the distribution of electricity. By utilizing cutting-edge power electronics and intelligent control systems, Gridco's technology enables real-time monitoring and management of voltage and other critical parameters within the distribution network. This approach enhances the predictability and precision of power distribution, addressing the evolving demands faced by electric power distribution system operators.

Ravel Law

Series A in 2016
Ravel Law, Inc. operates a legal analytics platform that assists legal professionals in transforming vast amounts of legal data into actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a suite of tools that includes court analytics, judge analytics, case analytics, and interactive visualizations. These resources help attorneys, law students, and legal researchers to analyze and interpret complex legal information effectively. By leveraging data-driven insights, Ravel Law enhances the ability of its users to prepare for litigation and make informed decisions. The company became a subsidiary of LexisNexis Legal & Professional Inc. in 2017, further expanding its reach and capabilities within the legal sector. Ravel Law originated from Stanford University's initiatives in legal informatics, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the legal field.

SpringCM

Venture Round in 2016
SpringCM Inc. is a cloud-based document and contract management platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2005. The company provides solutions that streamline the contract lifecycle, encompassing contract creation, negotiation, approval, signature, archiving, and renewal. Additionally, it offers a digital asset management system that automates processes related to content management, sharing, and collaboration. SpringCM's software enables organizations to efficiently store, organize, and search for documents while facilitating collaboration both internally and externally. The platform is delivered as Software-as-a-Service and includes a mobile application for enhanced accessibility. SpringCM serves various sectors, including legal, IT, operations, sales, human resources, public sector, procurement, and finance. The company also provides consulting, training, and support services to its clients. In 2018, SpringCM became a subsidiary of DocuSign, Inc., and has established a strategic partnership with Salesforce to enhance its service offerings.

Erecruit Holdings

Venture Round in 2016
Erecruit Holdings, LLC is a developer of enterprise staffing software and vendor management systems, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Atlanta, Georgia, and Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1996, the company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed for large staffing firms and employers, including front-office and back-office functionalities for contract and direct hire companies across various sectors such as professional, commercial, and healthcare. Erecruit's offerings include a vendor management system that enhances revenue streams and an onboarding software, eStaff365, which simplifies the onboarding process through a customizable rules engine. The company also extends its services to include consulting, implementation, data conversion, and various training options. In June 2012, Erecruit Holdings changed its name from Hoffman Recruiters and, as of October 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Bullhorn, Inc.

Onshape

Series D in 2016
Onshape Inc. is a cloud-based 3D design and product development platform headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012 by the creators of SOLIDWORKS, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of tools that integrates computer-aided design (CAD), data management, collaboration, and real-time analytics. Its platform enables professional engineers to streamline their design processes, eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing productivity. Onshape allows users to access a secure, unified version of their design data from any device, ensuring that no data is lost and facilitating simultaneous collaboration among team members. The platform has been adopted by thousands of companies across various industries, including robotics, biomedical devices, and industrial machinery, and has logged over 3 million hours of modeling activity. In 2019, Onshape was acquired by PTC Inc.

Couchbase

Series F in 2016
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Markforged Holding

Series B in 2016
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

OutSystems

Series C in 2016
OutSystems is a Boston-based company founded in 2001 by Paulo Rosado and Rui Pereira, specializing in a low-code application platform that allows businesses to efficiently develop, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade applications. The platform combines low-code tools with advanced development capabilities, facilitating the visual creation of applications that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems. This approach enables organizations to enhance customer experiences, drive workplace innovation, automate processes, and modernize core systems more rapidly, all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. OutSystems' tools are designed to support high productivity and leverage AI assistance, empowering developers to innovate effectively in software development.

SES Networks

Series H in 2015
O3b Networks Limited specializes in satellite communications by operating a fiber-based satellite network that delivers global broadband connectivity. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, with an operational office in The Hague, Netherlands, the company provides internet and mobile connectivity services to a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and government entities across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. O3b Networks employs a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation designed to enhance communication capabilities, offering improved speed, affordability, and flexibility to meet the various capacity and network demands of its clients in 177 countries. Since August 2016, O3b Networks has operated as a subsidiary of SES, S.A.

Confer Technologies

Series B in 2015
Confer Technologies specializes in advanced endpoint security, focusing on protecting servers, laptops, and mobile devices from cyber threats. The company has developed a unique Converged Endpoint solution that leverages patented technology to provide threat prevention and incident response. By utilizing enterprise-wide telemetry and data science, Confer’s platform enables organizations to analyze and adapt to threats while automating manual processes, enhancing the overall efficiency of security measures. Additionally, the company offers an open, threat-based collaborative platform that allows businesses to collect and share threat intelligence, improving visibility into the behaviors and intentions of potential attackers. This comprehensive approach positions Confer as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape, addressing the evolving needs of enterprises in safeguarding their digital assets.

Aquto

Series B in 2015
Aquto, established in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates as a cloud-based service that facilitates mobile data monetization. It offers a sponsored data platform, enabling mobile network operators to generate revenue from their cellular internet data connectivity. Aquto's platform, used as a form of currency, enhances engagement with marketers to fund mobile data sponsorship, benefiting both businesses and consumers. Marketers can improve mobile campaign engagement, while users can access mobile internet through third-party sponsorships.

Onshape

Private Equity Round in 2015
Onshape Inc. is a cloud-based 3D design and product development platform headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012 by the creators of SOLIDWORKS, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of tools that integrates computer-aided design (CAD), data management, collaboration, and real-time analytics. Its platform enables professional engineers to streamline their design processes, eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing productivity. Onshape allows users to access a secure, unified version of their design data from any device, ensuring that no data is lost and facilitating simultaneous collaboration among team members. The platform has been adopted by thousands of companies across various industries, including robotics, biomedical devices, and industrial machinery, and has logged over 3 million hours of modeling activity. In 2019, Onshape was acquired by PTC Inc.

Plexxi

Series D in 2015
Plexxi Inc. is a provider of converged application-defined network infrastructure designed to enhance the performance of applications in software-defined data centers and public/private clouds. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including hardware, management systems, and application integrations, which enable cloud builders to create and manage private, public, and hybrid cloud networks efficiently. Plexxi's solutions focus on optimizing network performance, allowing applications to operate at the speed of business. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Plexxi operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company following its acquisition in 2018.

Apperian

Series C in 2015
Apperian, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based mobile application management services, focusing on delivering secure mobile applications to targeted users within organizations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in mobile app security, dynamic policy controls, and enterprise application distribution, particularly in environments where traditional mobile device management is not feasible, such as bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and for contracted workers. Apperian's offerings include app wrapping, which creates secure containers for individual applications, as well as solutions for mobile data protection, seamless app deployment, and mobile content management. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, higher education, and field services, and has additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.

Cool Planet Energy Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. is an agriculture technology company specializing in engineered biocarbon products aimed at enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable practices in farming. The company's primary product, Cool Terra, is designed to improve soil performance, fostering greater plant growth while being carbon negative. In addition to Cool Terra, Cool Planet offers a range of products, including those for animal nutrition, microbial solutions, and early plant establishment, addressing critical global issues related to soil health, sustainability, and food security. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional location in Camarillo, California, Cool Planet has developed technologies that not only improve agricultural productivity but also contribute to carbon sequestration by utilizing biomass.

Spoonflower

Venture Round in 2015
Spoonflower, Inc. operates a global online marketplace specializing in custom fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap printing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company enables independent designers to create and sell unique textile designs across various categories, including floral, vintage, and abstract themes. Spoonflower's platform allows customers, including crafters, small business owners, and interior designers, to order custom products without minimum quantities. Utilizing eco-friendly digital printing technology and water-based inks, the company prints each order on demand. The marketplace supports a wide range of creative projects, from quilts and clothing to home decor items like curtains and pillows. Additionally, Spoonflower has expanded its operations to include a presence in Berlin, Germany, enhancing its international reach.

RIFT.io

Series A in 2015
RIFT.io, Inc. is a technology company established in 2013 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on providing solutions that enhance cloud computing and virtualization, aiming to streamline and optimize network performance. Through its innovative offerings, RIFT.io addresses the growing demand for efficient and scalable technology solutions in the digital landscape.

Cazena

Series B in 2015
Cazena, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an Enterprise Big Data-as-a-Service solution, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and optimize their big data in the cloud. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Cazena offers an Instant Data Lakes platform that facilitates secure data ingestion, flexible storage, access and identity management, as well as integration with various tools. The company's automated data platform aims to significantly reduce the time required for analytics, transforming what traditionally took months into mere minutes. By providing on-demand cloud data marts and data lakes that seamlessly connect with existing data flows and IT processes, Cazena helps organizations access their data immediately, eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure and multiple vendor relationships.

Salsify

Series B in 2015
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Layer3 TV

Series B in 2015
Layer3 TV, Inc. is a cable television provider incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2013 by industry veterans Dave Fellows and Jeff Binder, the company aims to redefine home media by integrating television, social media, and digital experiences. Layer3 TV offers a range of broadcasting services, including cable television, internet protocol television, and pay-per-view options, allowing users to access global entertainment and enjoy their favorite shows at their convenience. As of January 2018, Layer3 TV operates as a subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc.

480 Biomedical

Series C in 2015
480 Biomedical focuses on the development of a bioresorbable scaffold for treating occlusive disease in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). Its lead product, SFA scaffold, is a proprietary scaffold and delivery system for use in treating peripheral arterial disease in the SFA. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Arsenal Medical

Venture Round in 2015
Arsenal Medical, Inc. is a technology company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of polymer-based foams and fibers aimed at treating vascular diseases. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on innovative approaches to local therapy for acute hemorrhage and critical clinical conditions, such as vascular injury and repair. Arsenal Medical's proprietary technologies include in-situ forming foams and AxioCore, a core-sheath nanofiber technology designed for effective cell integration and tissue regeneration. These products utilize safe, non-toxic, and biocompatible materials, allowing for targeted therapeutic delivery in complex anatomical environments. The company is advancing multiple preclinical programs and is backed by venture funding and grants from various organizations, including the Department of Defense and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

LensBricks

Seed Round in 2015
LensBricks INC is a technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced camera systems for various sectors, including healthcare and defense. Founded in 2013 by experts in computational imaging and computer vision, the company focuses on enhancing customer awareness of household activities through innovative imaging solutions. By integrating camera hardware, software, and cloud technology, LensBricks aims to create unique visual experiences and provide valuable insights to its users. The company's commitment to democratizing imaging positions it at the forefront of the industry, leveraging its expertise to transform how visual data is captured and utilized.

WP Engine

Series C in 2015
WP Engine is a global technology company that specializes in providing premium hosting and management solutions for WordPress websites and applications. Serving approximately 1.5 million customers across over 150 countries, WP Engine offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for various industries, including managed and headless WordPress platforms, eCommerce solutions, and agency-focused tools. The company also provides a range of developer-centric applications, such as Local and Advanced Custom Fields, which facilitate the creation and optimization of websites. With its innovative technology and expertise, WP Engine supports the infrastructure that powers a significant portion of web traffic, ensuring that businesses can build and manage their online presence with confidence.

Coolan

Seed Round in 2015
Coolan is a developer of a software platform that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of data center operations through crowdsourced, predictive analytics. By aggregating real-time information from a community of operators, Coolan uses machine learning to deliver insights on hardware performance, enabling detailed component-level analysis. This platform helps companies manage their enterprise infrastructure effectively by predicting failure trends, preventing outages, and informing purchasing decisions based on collective event data and performance benchmarks. Through this community-driven approach, Coolan aims to promote smarter business decisions and accelerate innovation within the data center industry.

QD Vision

Series G in 2015
Founded in 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing advanced display and lighting solutions utilizing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots. The company aims to enhance color quality, power efficiency, and design flexibility across various applications, including consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security. QD Vision's technology platform is known for its exceptional color purity and brightness, leading to significant cost savings for users. The firm has established a strong patent portfolio based on research conducted at MIT, positioning itself as a leader in the field of nanotechnology-driven visual solutions.

Ingenious Med

Venture Round in 2015
Ingenious Med, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based patient encounter and practice management systems tailored for the healthcare industry in the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes tools for charge capture, care coordination, and advanced analytics. Its products, accessible through web and mobile applications, support inpatient physicians with functionalities such as digital communication, e-prescribing, and performance measurement. Ingenious Med's offerings also include coding and compliance tools, business intelligence tools, and back-office solutions that facilitate billing and coding processes. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including physician groups, academic institutions, healthcare systems, and management companies, and provides training and implementation services to enhance user adoption and effectiveness.

Valence Health

Series B in 2014
Valence Health is a provider of patient-centered, data-driven solutions designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their rewards for delivering quality care. Based in Chicago, the company offers clinical integration and data management software that supports providers in implementing physician integration strategies, collecting and analyzing patient data, and generating performance reports. Since its establishment in 1996, Valence Health has created a competitive advantage for its clients by delivering tools and processes that assess opportunities, measure outcomes, and ensure appropriate payment for quality care across various healthcare delivery settings. The company's multidisciplinary staff possesses expertise in addressing the clinical, management, operational, and financial challenges faced by healthcare organizations, allowing for efficient integration of people and processes. Valence Health is committed to fostering strong partnerships with its clients and approaches each engagement collaboratively, focusing on solutions that enhance workflows and empower healthcare professionals to leverage data for improved patient outcomes.

Lytro

Series C in 2014
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Ingenious Med

Acquisition in 2014
Ingenious Med, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based patient encounter and practice management systems tailored for the healthcare industry in the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes tools for charge capture, care coordination, and advanced analytics. Its products, accessible through web and mobile applications, support inpatient physicians with functionalities such as digital communication, e-prescribing, and performance measurement. Ingenious Med's offerings also include coding and compliance tools, business intelligence tools, and back-office solutions that facilitate billing and coding processes. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including physician groups, academic institutions, healthcare systems, and management companies, and provides training and implementation services to enhance user adoption and effectiveness.

Cazena

Series A in 2014
Cazena, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an Enterprise Big Data-as-a-Service solution, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and optimize their big data in the cloud. Founded in 2013 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Cazena offers an Instant Data Lakes platform that facilitates secure data ingestion, flexible storage, access and identity management, as well as integration with various tools. The company's automated data platform aims to significantly reduce the time required for analytics, transforming what traditionally took months into mere minutes. By providing on-demand cloud data marts and data lakes that seamlessly connect with existing data flows and IT processes, Cazena helps organizations access their data immediately, eliminating the need for extensive infrastructure and multiple vendor relationships.

Sharethrough USA

Series D in 2014
Sharethrough today is one of the leading independent omnichannel ad exchanges in the world. We are committed to preserving an open internet with independent and accessible content funded by quality advertising. Our mission is to build a sustainable advertising ecosystem for journalists, content creators and app developers, by connecting publishers and advertisers with true technology innovation supporting all ad formats, devices, and user experiences. The first building block of Sharethrough started at Stanford where Dan Greenberg and Rob Fan were teaching assistants in the first-ever "Facebook class". One of their core observations during this time was that the best performing monetization strategy for the applications they built was genuinely interesting sponsored content that was presented in a non-interruptive format. This learning led to the founding of Sharethrough and the company’s role in evangelizing the native advertising movement. Sharethrough merged with District M in February 2021. By doubling the exchange overnight, we now have a dedicated team of 140 talented employees across 8 offices in the US & Canada to help us achieve our goals. With the mission of modernizing online advertising, Sharethrough is one of the fastest growing technology companies, with one of the world’s most sophisticated monetization software platforms, predicated on helping digital media as whole move beyond the pervasive model of interruptive, low value online advertising.

Nasuni

Series D in 2014
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.

Erecruit Holdings

Venture Round in 2014
Erecruit Holdings, LLC is a developer of enterprise staffing software and vendor management systems, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Atlanta, Georgia, and Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1996, the company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed for large staffing firms and employers, including front-office and back-office functionalities for contract and direct hire companies across various sectors such as professional, commercial, and healthcare. Erecruit's offerings include a vendor management system that enhances revenue streams and an onboarding software, eStaff365, which simplifies the onboarding process through a customizable rules engine. The company also extends its services to include consulting, implementation, data conversion, and various training options. In June 2012, Erecruit Holdings changed its name from Hoffman Recruiters and, as of October 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Bullhorn, Inc.

Gridco

Venture Round in 2014
Gridco Systems, established in 2010, specializes in innovative power distribution solutions tailored for modern electric grids. The company develops advanced power management systems that allow utilities to effectively manage the distribution of electricity. By utilizing cutting-edge power electronics and intelligent control systems, Gridco's technology enables real-time monitoring and management of voltage and other critical parameters within the distribution network. This approach enhances the predictability and precision of power distribution, addressing the evolving demands faced by electric power distribution system operators.

Couchbase

Series E in 2014
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Message Bus

Venture Round in 2014
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.

Acquia

Series F in 2014
Acquia Inc., established in 2007, is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pune, India. It specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based platform that empowers organizations to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences. Acquia's platform offers a range of solutions, including commerce, content, community, and contextual services, catering to diverse industries such as government, consumer brands, higher education, and more. Key products include Acquia Cloud, a Platform-as-a-Service for Drupal website creation and management; Acquia Lift for site templating; Acquia Content Hub for multi-channel content distribution; and Acquia Journey for data-driven customer journey creation. Acquia also provides web content management, security, commerce solutions, and technical support services. The company's platform enables organizations to accelerate time to market, enhance customer engagement, and deliver contextually relevant digital experiences across various channels.

Markforged Holding

Series A in 2014
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Aeropost

Venture Round in 2014
Aeropost is a leading provider of package forwarding services that simplifies international shopping for customers in the Caribbean and Latin America. With over 30 years of experience and more than 40 million packages delivered, Aeropost allows shoppers to consolidate purchases from various U.S. online retailers into a single cart, enabling them to pay in their local currency and with preferred payment methods. The company also offers customs clearance and delivery services, ensuring a seamless end-to-end experience for cross-border transactions. Additionally, customers can save on U.S. sales tax and benefit from weight-based shipping rates, making online shopping and shipping more accessible and cost-effective.

Quora

Series C in 2014
Quora Inc. operates an online question-and-answer platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among users worldwide. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Quora allows individuals to post questions, provide answers, and engage in discussions on a diverse range of topics, including science, technology, business, health, and entertainment. The platform is designed to connect those seeking information with those able to provide insights, creating a community-driven environment for learning and sharing. In addition to its core functionality, Quora offers advertising opportunities for businesses looking to reach its user base.

Cool Planet Energy Systems

Series D in 2014
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. is an agriculture technology company specializing in engineered biocarbon products aimed at enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable practices in farming. The company's primary product, Cool Terra, is designed to improve soil performance, fostering greater plant growth while being carbon negative. In addition to Cool Terra, Cool Planet offers a range of products, including those for animal nutrition, microbial solutions, and early plant establishment, addressing critical global issues related to soil health, sustainability, and food security. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional location in Camarillo, California, Cool Planet has developed technologies that not only improve agricultural productivity but also contribute to carbon sequestration by utilizing biomass.

Actifio

Series E in 2014
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions that streamline data management for enterprises. The company's flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports various applications and storage systems, making it suitable for large-scale deployments within diverse data center environments. Actifio also offers Actifio Sky, a platform designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which aids in the protection and recovery of extensive file systems. Additionally, Actifio Resiliency Director provides automated recovery solutions, while OnVault focuses on long-term data retention for business intelligence and compliance. The company enables customers to manage their data more efficiently through its Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, which decouples data from infrastructure, enhancing business agility and cloud access. With a presence in over 30 countries, Actifio serves numerous global enterprise customers and partners, facilitating a shift towards data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Actifio has expanded its operations internationally, including locations in India, Australia, and Europe.

Layer3 TV

Series A in 2014
Layer3 TV, Inc. is a cable television provider incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2013 by industry veterans Dave Fellows and Jeff Binder, the company aims to redefine home media by integrating television, social media, and digital experiences. Layer3 TV offers a range of broadcasting services, including cable television, internet protocol television, and pay-per-view options, allowing users to access global entertainment and enjoy their favorite shows at their convenience. As of January 2018, Layer3 TV operates as a subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc.

Clarity Software Solutions

Venture Round in 2014
Clarity Software Solutions, Inc. specializes in designing and developing document management solutions tailored for the health insurance industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, the company provides a comprehensive suite of products, including ID cards, pre and post-enrollment kits, and electronic delivery systems for all communications. Clarity's offerings also encompass mobile applications for health plan members, online document libraries, and tools for managing evidence of benefits. The company's secure web-based technology enables health plans to efficiently manage document delivery across various formats, such as print, web, mobile, and email. Additionally, Clarity supports clients in organizing and tracking documents, automating membership data processing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby enhancing customer relationships and adapting to evolving business needs.

Ravel Law

Series A in 2014
Ravel Law, Inc. operates a legal analytics platform that assists legal professionals in transforming vast amounts of legal data into actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a suite of tools that includes court analytics, judge analytics, case analytics, and interactive visualizations. These resources help attorneys, law students, and legal researchers to analyze and interpret complex legal information effectively. By leveraging data-driven insights, Ravel Law enhances the ability of its users to prepare for litigation and make informed decisions. The company became a subsidiary of LexisNexis Legal & Professional Inc. in 2017, further expanding its reach and capabilities within the legal sector. Ravel Law originated from Stanford University's initiatives in legal informatics, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the legal field.

Onshape

Series C in 2014
Onshape Inc. is a cloud-based 3D design and product development platform headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012 by the creators of SOLIDWORKS, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of tools that integrates computer-aided design (CAD), data management, collaboration, and real-time analytics. Its platform enables professional engineers to streamline their design processes, eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing productivity. Onshape allows users to access a secure, unified version of their design data from any device, ensuring that no data is lost and facilitating simultaneous collaboration among team members. The platform has been adopted by thousands of companies across various industries, including robotics, biomedical devices, and industrial machinery, and has logged over 3 million hours of modeling activity. In 2019, Onshape was acquired by PTC Inc.

Sharethrough USA

Series C in 2014
Sharethrough today is one of the leading independent omnichannel ad exchanges in the world. We are committed to preserving an open internet with independent and accessible content funded by quality advertising. Our mission is to build a sustainable advertising ecosystem for journalists, content creators and app developers, by connecting publishers and advertisers with true technology innovation supporting all ad formats, devices, and user experiences. The first building block of Sharethrough started at Stanford where Dan Greenberg and Rob Fan were teaching assistants in the first-ever "Facebook class". One of their core observations during this time was that the best performing monetization strategy for the applications they built was genuinely interesting sponsored content that was presented in a non-interruptive format. This learning led to the founding of Sharethrough and the company’s role in evangelizing the native advertising movement. Sharethrough merged with District M in February 2021. By doubling the exchange overnight, we now have a dedicated team of 140 talented employees across 8 offices in the US & Canada to help us achieve our goals. With the mission of modernizing online advertising, Sharethrough is one of the fastest growing technology companies, with one of the world’s most sophisticated monetization software platforms, predicated on helping digital media as whole move beyond the pervasive model of interruptive, low value online advertising.

Confer Technologies

Series A in 2014
Confer Technologies specializes in advanced endpoint security, focusing on protecting servers, laptops, and mobile devices from cyber threats. The company has developed a unique Converged Endpoint solution that leverages patented technology to provide threat prevention and incident response. By utilizing enterprise-wide telemetry and data science, Confer’s platform enables organizations to analyze and adapt to threats while automating manual processes, enhancing the overall efficiency of security measures. Additionally, the company offers an open, threat-based collaborative platform that allows businesses to collect and share threat intelligence, improving visibility into the behaviors and intentions of potential attackers. This comprehensive approach positions Confer as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape, addressing the evolving needs of enterprises in safeguarding their digital assets.

WP Engine

Series B in 2014
WP Engine is a global technology company that specializes in providing premium hosting and management solutions for WordPress websites and applications. Serving approximately 1.5 million customers across over 150 countries, WP Engine offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for various industries, including managed and headless WordPress platforms, eCommerce solutions, and agency-focused tools. The company also provides a range of developer-centric applications, such as Local and Advanced Custom Fields, which facilitate the creation and optimization of websites. With its innovative technology and expertise, WP Engine supports the infrastructure that powers a significant portion of web traffic, ensuring that businesses can build and manage their online presence with confidence.

Gridco

Series B in 2013
Gridco Systems, established in 2010, specializes in innovative power distribution solutions tailored for modern electric grids. The company develops advanced power management systems that allow utilities to effectively manage the distribution of electricity. By utilizing cutting-edge power electronics and intelligent control systems, Gridco's technology enables real-time monitoring and management of voltage and other critical parameters within the distribution network. This approach enhances the predictability and precision of power distribution, addressing the evolving demands faced by electric power distribution system operators.

Lytro

Series B in 2013
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Compass-EOS

Series F in 2013
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

Tastemaker

Seed Round in 2013
Tastemaker, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers online home decorating solutions. Founded in 2012, Tastemaker enables users to upload photos of their rooms, select and hire professional decorators, and receive customized design plans for installation. The company strives to make interior decorating both affordable and accessible, believing that everyone deserves a beautiful home. By simplifying the process of hiring decorators, Tastemaker aims to enhance the home decorating experience for its users.

1366 Technologies

Series C in 2013
1366 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers primarily used in solar cell modules. Founded in 2007 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company specializes in producing 3D direct wafers and traditional silicon solar wafers. Its innovative technology allows for the direct creation of silicon wafers from molten silicon, resulting in lower production costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity. This approach enables businesses to develop solar cells that offer a better price-to-performance ratio. 1366 Technologies has established strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS and operates additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.

Salsify

Series A in 2013
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Paydiant

Series C in 2013
Paydiant, Inc. offers a cloud-based white label mobile wallet platform that allows merchants, banks, and partners to integrate mobile payments, loyalty programs, offers, and ATM cash access into their own branded mobile applications. Founded in 2010 and located in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the company enables its clients to deploy secure mobile wallet solutions tailored to their brand without the need for new intermediaries. Paydiant's patented technology supports the development of customized mobile wallet experiences, facilitating a seamless connection between businesses and their customers. As of April 2015, Paydiant operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings.

Couchbase

Series D in 2013
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Zettics

Series D in 2013
Zettics specializes in mobile analytics and measurement applications, providing operators with comprehensive insights into data usage. The company’s solutions enable operators to enhance subscriber relationships, comply with privacy policies, and monetize data through partnerships with third parties. Zettics' tools allow for the analysis of trends in data usage, enrichment of customer relationship management systems, identification of network abuse, and evaluation of pricing plans. Additionally, they facilitate improved advertising offers, reduction of subscriber churn, and forecasting of network usage growth. With a portfolio of over 60 use cases, Zettics delivers substantial return on investment for operators by offering real-time visibility and analytics across various applications, including video and messaging.

Markforged Holding

Seed Round in 2013
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Newforma

Series D in 2013
Newforma is a software company that specializes in project information management (PIM) solutions tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Founded in 2003 and based in Boston, Newforma aims to enhance collaboration among project teams and stakeholders by providing tools that manage emails, facilitate information retrieval, and streamline the sharing of large files and processing of submittals. The company's software is designed to connect firms with their project information and remote team members, ultimately improving project delivery outcomes. Newforma's solutions are currently utilized to manage information across over 1.4 million projects globally, helping clients increase productivity, mitigate risks, and focus more on design and client service.

QD Vision

Series E in 2013
Founded in 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing advanced display and lighting solutions utilizing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots. The company aims to enhance color quality, power efficiency, and design flexibility across various applications, including consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security. QD Vision's technology platform is known for its exceptional color purity and brightness, leading to significant cost savings for users. The firm has established a strong patent portfolio based on research conducted at MIT, positioning itself as a leader in the field of nanotechnology-driven visual solutions.

Actifio

Series D in 2013
Actifio, Inc. specializes in copy data virtualization solutions that streamline data management for enterprises. The company's flagship product, Actifio CDS, supports various applications and storage systems, making it suitable for large-scale deployments within diverse data center environments. Actifio also offers Actifio Sky, a platform designed for distributed enterprises, and Big Data Director, which aids in the protection and recovery of extensive file systems. Additionally, Actifio Resiliency Director provides automated recovery solutions, while OnVault focuses on long-term data retention for business intelligence and compliance. The company enables customers to manage their data more efficiently through its Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, which decouples data from infrastructure, enhancing business agility and cloud access. With a presence in over 30 countries, Actifio serves numerous global enterprise customers and partners, facilitating a shift towards data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Actifio has expanded its operations internationally, including locations in India, Australia, and Europe.

Revolution Analytics

Funding Round in 2013
Revolution Analytics, Inc. specializes in big data predictive analysis software solutions tailored for a variety of industries, including finance, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, marketing, and academia. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers products such as Revolution R Open, a data analysis software, and Revolution R Enterprise, an advanced platform designed for big data and analytics. These offerings empower users to conduct predictive modeling and machine learning, making sophisticated analytics accessible to a broader audience. Originally known as Revolution Computing, the company rebranded in 2010 to reflect its focus on the evolving R programming language and its applications in commercial settings. Revolution Analytics operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, continuing its mission to enhance the usability and performance of R for statisticians and data scientists.

Onshape

Series A in 2013
Onshape Inc. is a cloud-based 3D design and product development platform headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012 by the creators of SOLIDWORKS, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of tools that integrates computer-aided design (CAD), data management, collaboration, and real-time analytics. Its platform enables professional engineers to streamline their design processes, eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing productivity. Onshape allows users to access a secure, unified version of their design data from any device, ensuring that no data is lost and facilitating simultaneous collaboration among team members. The platform has been adopted by thousands of companies across various industries, including robotics, biomedical devices, and industrial machinery, and has logged over 3 million hours of modeling activity. In 2019, Onshape was acquired by PTC Inc.

Foro Energy

Venture Round in 2012
Foro Energy, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of high power laser technology aimed at the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries. Based in Houston, Texas, the company manufactures advanced laser systems that facilitate drilling and servicing energy wells. Its innovative technology utilizes Stimulated Brillouin Scattering to enhance laser transmission through fiber optic cables, allowing for efficient operation over long distances. Foro Energy also provides a range of supporting components, including optical slip rings and downhole connectors, which are designed to withstand harsh conditions and enable effective energy transfer. Founded in 2008, the company is focused on harnessing laser technology to improve access to geothermal energy and optimize drilling processes in challenging environments.

MC10

Series C in 2012
MC10, Inc. specializes in the development and sale of wearable medical sensors designed to collect clinical-grade biometric and physiological data, primarily for use in clinical trials. Founded in 2008 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including BioStamp nPoint, which processes raw data into clinical metrics such as vital signs and sleep patterns; Kintinuum, an orthopedic rehabilitation device; WiSP, a cardiac monitoring solution; and BioStampMD, a conformable sensor for gathering both objective and subjective health data. MC10 focuses on creating flexible, lightweight electronics that conform to the human body, allowing for discreet and comfortable data collection in various settings. Its proprietary BioStamp system enhances the ability to gather real-world data on muscle activation and movement, thereby advancing digital healthcare services across multiple sectors, including sports and military applications.

Acquia

Series E in 2012
Acquia Inc., established in 2007, is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pune, India. It specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based platform that empowers organizations to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences. Acquia's platform offers a range of solutions, including commerce, content, community, and contextual services, catering to diverse industries such as government, consumer brands, higher education, and more. Key products include Acquia Cloud, a Platform-as-a-Service for Drupal website creation and management; Acquia Lift for site templating; Acquia Content Hub for multi-channel content distribution; and Acquia Journey for data-driven customer journey creation. Acquia also provides web content management, security, commerce solutions, and technical support services. The company's platform enables organizations to accelerate time to market, enhance customer engagement, and deliver contextually relevant digital experiences across various channels.

SynapDx

Series B in 2012
SynapDx is a laboratory testing service provider focused on the early detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children. Founded by Stanley Lapidus, the company aims to assist physicians in evaluating developmental disorders through innovative blood-based diagnostic tests and equipment. By collaborating with experts in ASD and gene expression from prominent institutions, SynapDx seeks to enhance the capability of healthcare providers to identify early symptoms of autism. The company is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, and has secured funding from notable investors, including North Bridge Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, and General Catalyst Partners.

SmartAsset

Seed Round in 2012
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Nasuni

Series C in 2012
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.

Tastemaker

Seed Round in 2012
Tastemaker, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers online home decorating solutions. Founded in 2012, Tastemaker enables users to upload photos of their rooms, select and hire professional decorators, and receive customized design plans for installation. The company strives to make interior decorating both affordable and accessible, believing that everyone deserves a beautiful home. By simplifying the process of hiring decorators, Tastemaker aims to enhance the home decorating experience for its users.

Message Bus

Series B in 2012
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.

SES Networks

Venture Round in 2012
O3b Networks Limited specializes in satellite communications by operating a fiber-based satellite network that delivers global broadband connectivity. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, with an operational office in The Hague, Netherlands, the company provides internet and mobile connectivity services to a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and government entities across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. O3b Networks employs a Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation designed to enhance communication capabilities, offering improved speed, affordability, and flexibility to meet the various capacity and network demands of its clients in 177 countries. Since August 2016, O3b Networks has operated as a subsidiary of SES, S.A.

Sharethrough USA

Series B in 2012
Sharethrough today is one of the leading independent omnichannel ad exchanges in the world. We are committed to preserving an open internet with independent and accessible content funded by quality advertising. Our mission is to build a sustainable advertising ecosystem for journalists, content creators and app developers, by connecting publishers and advertisers with true technology innovation supporting all ad formats, devices, and user experiences. The first building block of Sharethrough started at Stanford where Dan Greenberg and Rob Fan were teaching assistants in the first-ever "Facebook class". One of their core observations during this time was that the best performing monetization strategy for the applications they built was genuinely interesting sponsored content that was presented in a non-interruptive format. This learning led to the founding of Sharethrough and the company’s role in evangelizing the native advertising movement. Sharethrough merged with District M in February 2021. By doubling the exchange overnight, we now have a dedicated team of 140 talented employees across 8 offices in the US & Canada to help us achieve our goals. With the mission of modernizing online advertising, Sharethrough is one of the fastest growing technology companies, with one of the world’s most sophisticated monetization software platforms, predicated on helping digital media as whole move beyond the pervasive model of interruptive, low value online advertising.
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