Firstdigital Telecom
Debt Financing in 2021
FirstDigital Telecom specializes in providing comprehensive telecommunications solutions for businesses across the Western United States. The company focuses on delivering high-speed internet access via its extensive fiber-optic network, along with a range of voice services such as local and long-distance calling, VoIP, and CloudPBX. Additionally, FirstDigital offers co-location services, managed IT services, and secure hosting options to cater to the diverse needs of its enterprise, government, healthcare, education, and financial institution clients.
Sysdig, Inc. is a company specializing in network and application monitoring software solutions that address the challenges of managing cloud-based application delivery infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a cloud-native security and monitoring platform designed for development and operations teams, as well as security professionals. The platform includes a suite of tools, such as a runtime threat detection engine and integrations for Prometheus monitoring, enabling organizations to secure and monitor their containerized applications effectively. Sysdig leverages a unique AI architecture and open-source technology to provide real-time insights, helping teams detect risks and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats. With data centers in Oregon and Frankfurt, as well as a subsidiary in Japan, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while maintaining application performance, security, and compliance.
FiberLight
Venture Round in 2020
FiberLight is a provider of fiber-optic networking services that aims to facilitate organizations' transition to a digital economy. The company specializes in the design, construction, and deployment of scalable and secure fiber-optic networks, tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, including healthcare, education, government, professional services, and technology. FiberLight's network services utilize advanced Carrier Ethernet technology and a robust optical ring topology, allowing for significant economies of scale. This enables clients to consolidate multiple services onto a single, high-speed, and secure platform. Additionally, FiberLight offers in-house network monitoring and on-demand customer support to ensure seamless service delivery and satisfaction.
The SpringHill Company
Venture Round in 2020
The SpringHill Company LLC is a media and entertainment firm based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in brand development and management. Incorporated in 2020, it focuses on producing a diverse range of content, including feature films, television series, and digital media. The company consists of several divisions, notably SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted, and The Robot Company, each contributing to its mission of creating compelling narratives. In addition to content creation, The SpringHill Company offers event management services and consultancy to media partners, aimed at delivering competitive and innovative solutions in storytelling across various platforms.
Protecht
Debt Financing in 2020
Protecht, Inc., also known as TicketGuardian, specializes in developing insurtech products tailored for the consumer experience economy. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of ticketing and registration platforms that enable clients to manage inventory, revenue, and fan engagement while providing real-time data and payment processing capabilities. Protecht focuses on delivering enterprise-level technology that ensures security, scalability, and data protection. With a strong foundation in fraud, risk management, insurance, finance, and payments, the company leverages embedded technologies to enhance financial and inventory control for its partners, ultimately fostering customer engagement and increasing conversion rates. Protecht is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
Moneythink is a non-profit organization based in the United States that focuses on financial education and peer mentorship to address the challenges of student debt and college affordability. Established in 2008, it aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed financial decisions regarding their education. Moneythink has served over 32,000 students by offering customized curricula and mentoring programs that help teens navigate the complexities of college financing. The organization is also developing a no-cost Award Comparison Tool designed to assist low-income and first-generation students in planning, covering, and managing their college expenses through a balanced approach that includes financial aid, savings, loans, and work opportunities. By promoting financial wellness, Moneythink seeks to increase college graduation rates and reduce the burden of student loan debt.
Cogni is a New York-based company that develops a digital banking platform designed to enhance financial services for businesses across Europe. Formerly known as Bizbaze, Cogni offers multi-currency business accounts that integrate artificial intelligence-driven tools to streamline various financial activities. The platform employs machine learning to automate and simplify virtual payments, providing users with an intuitive interface that supports a range of financial transactions, including deposits and lifestyle-related bookings such as hotels and flights. By focusing on accessibility and transparency, Cogni aims to revolutionize the digital banking experience for its users, combining traditional finance with emerging technologies like decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens.
Bold Penguin
Series B in 2019
Bold Penguin is a commercial insurance exchange that connects customers, agents, and carriers to match the right quote quickly. It focuses on agents, delivering a user-friendly experience for businesses and a streamlined underwriting process for carriers. The company operates an Exchange that uses a set of solutions to identify, triage, quote, and bind commercial insurance in a highly efficient, tech-enabled workflow. It aims to provide platform enhancements that increase flexibility in how core technology is leveraged by enterprise customers and to expand into excess and surplus lines. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bold Penguin seeks to simplify the commercial insurance selection and underwriting process through digital collaboration among buyers, agents, and insurers.
Kin Insurance
Debt Financing in 2019
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.
LendingPoint
Debt Financing in 2019
LendingPoint LLC is a financial technology company established in 2014, headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, with additional offices in New York and Nevada. The company specializes in online consumer lending, offering a cloud-based platform that utilizes predictive risk algorithms to provide personal loans for various purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvement, and medical expenses. Additionally, LendingPoint offers financing solutions through its LendingPoint Merchant Solutions platform, catering to merchants, service providers, and medical institutions. The company's innovative lending operating system enhances credit approval processes for e-commerce and point-of-sale purchases while employing advanced fraud prevention and risk management techniques to create diverse financing opportunities across the credit spectrum.
Mylo, LLC, operating as Mylo Insurance Solutions, provides online insurance brokerage services specializing in business, auto, home, and health insurance products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Mylo is recognized as the largest independent and unbiased insurance broker. The company offers a user-friendly digital platform that allows individuals and small business owners to compare insurance coverage options from reputable providers, facilitating a straightforward shopping experience for high-value insurance products. Through its platform, Mylo aims to deliver quick and efficient service, enabling clients to make informed decisions and purchase insurance either online or with the assistance of licensed agents over the phone. As a subsidiary of Lockton, Inc., Mylo is positioned to leverage its resources to enhance the customer experience in the insurance space.
Millstein
Acquisition in 2018
Millstein & Co., L.P. is a privately owned investment management firm located in Washington, D.C. The firm specializes in providing independent financial advisory services to corporate and governmental clients facing complex challenges in areas such as mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and capital raising. Millstein & Co. employs a multi-disciplinary approach, leveraging the expertise of its financial, legal, and policy professionals to develop tailored solutions for a variety of special situations. Additionally, the firm engages in control-oriented private equity investments, focusing on established businesses seeking growth and those undergoing transitions.
NewRetirement
Seed Round in 2018
NewRetirement is a company that offers a retirement planning and management platform. It serves both individual consumers directly and enterprises through white-label solutions or API integrations. The platform assists users in managing various aspects of retirement, including income, healthcare, taxes, and fees. Through content, software, coaching, classes, and advisors, NewRetirement helps users optimize their retirement strategies across multiple factors such as Social Security, Medicare, home equity, asset drawdown, relocation, work, and estate planning. Additionally, the platform provides on-demand fee-only advice to support collaborative decision-making for a better financial future.
Eco-Site
Venture Round in 2017
Eco-Site, Inc. is a company specialized in developing, owning, and operating wireless communications infrastructure, including wireless towers and related systems. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Eco-Site focuses on providing real estate solutions that facilitate network densification and expansion for carriers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the construction of build-to-suit towers, colocation support, and site location services. With a network of locations across the United States, Eco-Site aims to deliver customized and scalable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the wireless industry, thereby enabling clients to efficiently build and manage their wireless networks.
PeerStreet
Seed Round in 2015
PeerStreet is a platform for investing in real estate debt. The platform represents a two-sided marketplace that provides hassle-free access to an asset class that was previously inaccessible to individual investors and connects a vetted network of private lenders with diverse sources of capital to help fuel their growth and bring lending back to their local communities.
PeerStreet was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Pivit
Venture Round in 2014
Pivit, Inc. operates an online social gaming platform that enhances the value of media properties and news content by fostering connections among individuals, brands, and significant events. Founded in January 2011 by experienced professionals from the financial and media sectors, Pivit offers a unique live gaming experience for sports fans, allowing users to engage in real-time gameplay during live events. The platform combines public opinion, news, and data to generate live odds on global event outcomes, utilizing real-time information and historical data to produce accurate predictions that continuously update. Based in New York, Pivit aims to create an interactive marketplace that connects users through the excitement of live events.
True Fit Corporation is a technology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing an online fit recommendation engine tailored for the footwear and apparel sectors. Founded in 2005, True Fit offers a comprehensive platform that harnesses a vast database of consumer fit data and style attributes. This enables brands and retailers to deliver personalized fit ratings and size recommendations, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. The company's proprietary Genome technology powers the Confidence Engine, which drives substantial revenue growth by allowing retailers to offer tailored size suggestions. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine curates customized collections for consumers, while the True Insight platform provides valuable analytics to optimize marketing and product development strategies. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, True Fit aims to bridge the gap between shoppers and brands, transforming the digital landscape of the $1 trillion footwear and apparel industry.
Fundrise, LLC is a real estate investment platform founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C. The company provides an online marketplace that empowers individual investors and local residents to directly invest in commercial real estate projects, thereby facilitating ownership in urban development. Fundrise's innovative approach combines technology with federal regulations, allowing a broader audience to access private real estate investments without the traditional barriers associated with high net worth requirements. The platform offers various investment products, including eREITs and funds focused on urban housing development, enabling users to tailor their investment choices based on personal preferences. Fundrise also streamlines the investment process by allowing users to manage their portfolios online and receive regular financial updates and distributions. Through its mission to simplify and democratize real estate investing, Fundrise has redefined the investment landscape, making it more accessible and transparent for a diverse range of investors.
Replay Technologies
Series B in 2014
Replay Technologies Inc. specializes in three-dimensional reconstruction technology for broadcasting events, particularly in sports, news, and film. The company has developed Free Dimensional Video technology, enabling users to create immersive experiences with multiple viewing angles derived from high-speed camera sensors. Its product offerings include the SOLO freeD System, which provides a hovering view around the action within a 180-degree coverage area, and the ARENA freeD System, featuring 4K high-resolution capture devices that offer a comprehensive 360-degree perspective of events. Founded in 2011 and based in Newark, California, Replay Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation as of March 2016.
CardCash Exchange Inc. is an online gift card exchange service based in Brick, New Jersey, founded in 2008. The company operates a platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade unused gift cards, turning unwanted cards into cash or credit. Consumers can purchase discounted gift cards from a variety of retailers, including popular chains such as Home Depot, Walmart, and Starbucks, often at savings of up to 35%. CardCash provides a convenient marketplace for individuals looking to convert their unused gift cards into cash or credits for platforms like Amazon or PayPal. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Incomm to enhance its offerings.
TastemakerX
Series B in 2013
TastemakerX is a music-discovery platform that enables users to explore, listen to, and share their musical tastes online. By curating artist collections, users can discover new music through the engagement of their peers, similar to the experience of browsing in a record store. The platform integrates with various streaming services, allowing users to interact with their favorite artists across multiple channels. Launched in September 2013, TastemakerX aims to make music discovery enjoyable and accessible, drawing inspiration from the passionate recommendations of DJs, music critics, and friends. Through its mobile application, TastemakerX fosters a vibrant community of music lovers who can easily share and enjoy music together.
Pivit, Inc. operates an online social gaming platform that enhances the value of media properties and news content by fostering connections among individuals, brands, and significant events. Founded in January 2011 by experienced professionals from the financial and media sectors, Pivit offers a unique live gaming experience for sports fans, allowing users to engage in real-time gameplay during live events. The platform combines public opinion, news, and data to generate live odds on global event outcomes, utilizing real-time information and historical data to produce accurate predictions that continuously update. Based in New York, Pivit aims to create an interactive marketplace that connects users through the excitement of live events.
theAudience
Series A in 2012
theAudience, Inc. is a multi-channel publisher specializing in social and digital content. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of services including social consulting, influencer activation, content creation, and media buying. It also features the BackStage Publishing Platform, which streamlines the social publishing process through comprehensive workflow and analytics. theAudience enables brands to engage with popular culture by distributing content on a global scale, connecting leading entertainers, brands, and consumers. The company's innovative approach focuses on building meaningful relationships through compelling and shareable content across various social media platforms. As of 2015, theAudience operates as a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group.
TastemakerX
Series A in 2012
TastemakerX is a music-discovery platform that enables users to explore, listen to, and share their musical tastes online. By curating artist collections, users can discover new music through the engagement of their peers, similar to the experience of browsing in a record store. The platform integrates with various streaming services, allowing users to interact with their favorite artists across multiple channels. Launched in September 2013, TastemakerX aims to make music discovery enjoyable and accessible, drawing inspiration from the passionate recommendations of DJs, music critics, and friends. Through its mobile application, TastemakerX fosters a vibrant community of music lovers who can easily share and enjoy music together.
Cinchcast
Series B in 2011
Cinchcast is a New York City-based company that provides a platform for businesses to easily produce and share original audio content. It enables organizations to create and publish audio for various applications, including live Internet talk radio shows. Cinchcast serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies like United Business Media, Business Insider, SAP, and Sears. The company also powers BlogTalkRadio, facilitating citizen broadcasters in sharing their voices and opinions in a public forum. Through its technology, Cinchcast supports audio creation across multiple categories, including business, culture, and current events, making it a versatile tool for content dissemination.
True Fit
Seed Round in 2011
True Fit Corporation is a technology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing an online fit recommendation engine tailored for the footwear and apparel sectors. Founded in 2005, True Fit offers a comprehensive platform that harnesses a vast database of consumer fit data and style attributes. This enables brands and retailers to deliver personalized fit ratings and size recommendations, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. The company's proprietary Genome technology powers the Confidence Engine, which drives substantial revenue growth by allowing retailers to offer tailored size suggestions. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine curates customized collections for consumers, while the True Insight platform provides valuable analytics to optimize marketing and product development strategies. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, True Fit aims to bridge the gap between shoppers and brands, transforming the digital landscape of the $1 trillion footwear and apparel industry.
True Fit
Seed Round in 2011
True Fit Corporation is a technology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing an online fit recommendation engine tailored for the footwear and apparel sectors. Founded in 2005, True Fit offers a comprehensive platform that harnesses a vast database of consumer fit data and style attributes. This enables brands and retailers to deliver personalized fit ratings and size recommendations, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. The company's proprietary Genome technology powers the Confidence Engine, which drives substantial revenue growth by allowing retailers to offer tailored size suggestions. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine curates customized collections for consumers, while the True Insight platform provides valuable analytics to optimize marketing and product development strategies. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, True Fit aims to bridge the gap between shoppers and brands, transforming the digital landscape of the $1 trillion footwear and apparel industry.
RedLasso
Venture Round in 2009
RedLasso is a web-based video sharing platform that enables users to search for and create clips from licensed TV and radio broadcasts. The service allows individuals and organizations to easily access professional broadcast news video content and share selected clips online. Founded with the goal of enhancing the accessibility of broadcast media, RedLasso faced legal challenges early in its operation, prompting the company to enlist Michael Jordan, a former CEO of CBS, as a senior advisor. This strategic move aimed to navigate the complexities of media rights while maintaining the platform's functionality and user engagement.
RedLasso is a web-based video sharing platform that enables users to search for and create clips from licensed TV and radio broadcasts. The service allows individuals and organizations to easily access professional broadcast news video content and share selected clips online. Founded with the goal of enhancing the accessibility of broadcast media, RedLasso faced legal challenges early in its operation, prompting the company to enlist Michael Jordan, a former CEO of CBS, as a senior advisor. This strategic move aimed to navigate the complexities of media rights while maintaining the platform's functionality and user engagement.
Intransa
Venture Round in 2006
Intransa, Inc., established in 2001 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in video security solutions. The company offers a range of products, including VideoAppliance for simplified installation, EnterpriseServer for optimized performance, EnterpriseStorage for data protection, and ViewingStation for remote HD video surveillance. Intransa serves diverse sectors such as retail, banking, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, providing dependable, universal access to physical security applications. The company's products are distributed through various channels and have been recognized with numerous industry awards.