Founded in 1966, Kirkland's is a leading U.S. specialty retailer offering home decor and gifts through over 400 stores across 36 states and an e-commerce platform. Its product range includes furniture, decorative accessories, holiday merchandise, housewares, and gifts, all priced affordably.
GrainChain
Venture Round in 2023
GrainChain is a software company that provides a blockchain-enabled platform for the agricultural commodities sector, connecting farmers, buyers, grain silos, banks and storage facilities to automate the purchase, sale and tracking of grain from harvest to delivery. The platform creates verifiable records and smart contracts to secure funds, facilitates prompt payments, and replaces paper-based workflows with digital transactions, improving traceability, transparency and accountability across the supply chain. By enabling immediate availability of tradable commodity data and asset-backed contracts, it reduces settlement times and the risk of fraud, while supporting access to futures markets and more efficient financing for participants. Founded in 2013 and based in McAllen, Texas, GrainChain leverages its technology to streamline transactions, enhance trust among stakeholders, and reduce costs in soft commodity trade.
tZERO is a financial technology company that specializes in blockchain solutions for the trading of digital securities. The firm aims to transform the market for both private and digital securities by integrating blockchain technology into traditional trading practices. tZERO provides institutional-grade solutions for issuers interested in digitizing their capital tables and facilitates trading on a regulated alternative trading system. By leveraging innovative technology, tZERO seeks to enhance market efficiency and accessibility for companies, entrepreneurs, and both retail and institutional investors.
tZERO
Venture Round in 2022
tZERO is a financial technology company that specializes in blockchain solutions for the trading of digital securities. The firm aims to transform the market for both private and digital securities by integrating blockchain technology into traditional trading practices. tZERO provides institutional-grade solutions for issuers interested in digitizing their capital tables and facilitates trading on a regulated alternative trading system. By leveraging innovative technology, tZERO seeks to enhance market efficiency and accessibility for companies, entrepreneurs, and both retail and institutional investors.
Houserie
Acquisition in 2018
Houserie is an online platform designed for property owners to effectively screen potential tenants. Founded in 2013 by Nitin Shingate and Vikram Raghavan, the service facilitates credit and background verification checks, ensuring a seamless experience for both landlords and tenants. The platform provides essential features such as identity verification, eviction history, and detailed scorecards, all aimed at helping property owners make informed decisions about prospective renters. Based in the United States, Houserie streamlines the tenant screening process, minimizing hassle while enhancing security and trust in rental agreements.
Elio Motors, Inc. is a development stage company based in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on the design, development, manufacture, and sale of automobiles. Founded in 2009, it is primarily known for creating the Elio, a three-wheeled vehicle designed for mass production in the United States. The Elio aims to provide an affordable transportation solution, achieving an impressive fuel economy of 84 miles per gallon while exceeding safety standards. In addition to its innovative vehicle, Elio Motors seeks to create thousands of American jobs, reduce dependence on foreign oil, lower emissions, and positively impact the trade deficit through reduced foreign oil purchases and potential vehicle exports.
IdentityMind Global
Series C in 2017
IdentityMind Global, a Palo Alto-based company, offers a SaaS platform for online risk management and compliance automation. It specializes in reducing client onboarding fraud and transaction fraud, while enhancing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The company's core technology, eDNA™, continuously builds, validates, and risk-scores digital identities, creating Trusted Digital Identities (TDIs). This enables businesses to securely track entities involved in transactions, build payment reputations, and identify potential fraud or money laundering activities. IdentityMind also evaluates merchant account applications and provides payment processing solutions featuring a Tier-1 PCI compliant gateway.
Bitt Inc. is a financial technology company based in St Michael, Barbados, specializing in digital currency solutions. Founded in 2013, Bitt allows users to trade legal tender, such as U.S. dollars and Euros, for digital assets like bitcoin and ether, and vice versa. The company's services include a trading platform that matches user orders, digital currency conversion, and merchant payment solutions. Bitt also provides custodial services for digital currencies via Bitt Wallets and offers a Mobile Wallet for users to send and receive money globally, as well as for domestic transactions. Additionally, Bitt's Digital Currency Management System (DCMS) enables central banks and financial institutions to deploy Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins, with implementations in twelve countries across Africa, Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Bitt’s focus on blockchain technology positions it as a key player in developing secure, peer-to-peer payment ecosystems.
SpeedRoute Technologies
Acquisition in 2015
SpeedRoute Technologies is a technology provider specializing in financial routing and execution services for broker-dealers. The company delivers customizable equity order routing solutions and managed trading infrastructure, along with consulting services designed to enhance clients' profitability and productivity. By offering efficient access to trading venues, greater speed, and streamlined processing, SpeedRoute enables its clients to optimize their trading operations and improve overall performance in the competitive financial market.
PeerNova develops a blockchain-based distributed ledger technology solution that ensures data immutability and integrity for use in securities exchanges and financial services. Its platform enables financial institutions to manage data, address reconciliation challenges, and enhance compliance. Founded in 2013, PeerNova is headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in New York, London, Beijing, São Paulo, and Belarus.
IdentityMind Global
Series B in 2014
IdentityMind Global, a Palo Alto-based company, offers a SaaS platform for online risk management and compliance automation. It specializes in reducing client onboarding fraud and transaction fraud, while enhancing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The company's core technology, eDNA™, continuously builds, validates, and risk-scores digital identities, creating Trusted Digital Identities (TDIs). This enables businesses to securely track entities involved in transactions, build payment reputations, and identify potential fraud or money laundering activities. IdentityMind also evaluates merchant account applications and provides payment processing solutions featuring a Tier-1 PCI compliant gateway.
O.info
Acquisition in 2011
O.info is a free information service that offers wiki guides on various topics such as fashion, arts, electronics, cryptocurrency, home goods, emergency preparations, travel, entertainment, outdoors, pets, health, and lifestyle. Site visitors can create wiki articles about any topic, or collaborate with others to make guides on any topic that matters to them.
O.info is owned and operated by Overstock, an American online retailer headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
eZiba.com
Acquisition in 2005
Eziba is an online platform that specializes in offering handcrafted items, including gifts, jewelry, and artifacts. Founded in 1997 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company operates both through its website and retail locations in Chicago. In April 2005, Eziba was acquired by Overstock.com, further enhancing its reach in the market for unique and artisanal products. The platform provides users with a diverse catalog of handcrafted goods, catering to consumers interested in distinctive and culturally rich items.
Gear.com
Acquisition in 2000
Gear.com is an online retailer specializing in surplus sporting goods. Founded in 1997 by Gaylord Kellogg, the company is based in Seattle, Washington. Gear.com aims to transform the online shopping experience for sports enthusiasts by providing a diverse selection of sports-related products, including jackets, outerwear, shoes, backpacks, and bikes. The platform caters to athletes and sports personnel, offering them easy access to a variety of gear designed for comfort and performance in their respective activities.
Founded in 1966, Kirkland's is a leading U.S. specialty retailer offering home decor and gifts through over 400 stores across 36 states and an e-commerce platform. Its product range includes furniture, decorative accessories, holiday merchandise, housewares, and gifts, all priced affordably.