Melinda Morbeck Lewison

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Overtime

Series D in 2022
Overtime Sports Inc. is a New York-based company that focuses on enhancing the sports experience for younger audiences. Founded in 2016, it has developed an application that allows users to film and edit highlights of school and amateur sporting events, incorporating features like slow-motion to showcase key moments. This application enables users to create a professional-looking feed of sports content. In addition to its digital offerings, Overtime also markets a range of merchandise, including clothing items like skullies, socks, shirts, and snapbacks, through its online store. The company has garnered significant investment from notable venture capital firms and prominent figures in the sports industry.

Realworld

Seed Round in 2022
Realworld is a platform designed to help make smart, informed decisions about finances, health, and life's big moments. This empowers young people with the knowledge they need. They have interviewed thousands of college students, twenty-somethings, employers, academics, and subject-matter experts about life in the real world to ensure this wasn’t just an “us problem.” It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Arrived Homes

Series A in 2022
Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company founded in 2019 that offers a platform for investing in residential real estate. The company allows individuals to invest in shares of rental homes and vacation properties, enabling them to earn passive income from rent and potential property value appreciation without the responsibilities associated with full homeownership. By providing a user-friendly interface, Arrived Homes helps investors browse available properties and manage their investments, facilitating a pathway to financial independence through real estate.

Stark Bank

Series B in 2022
Stark Bank develops a banking API that automates and simplifies banking operations, facilitate reconciliation, and scale companies. With Stark Bank, companies can scale their operations, allowing them to execute more transfers, payments, and charges. Stark Bank was founded in 2018 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Outgo Inc

Seed Round in 2022
Outgo Inc is a rapidly growing financial technology company that focuses on empowering micro and small businesses by providing tools to automate invoicing and payment collection. The platform enables merchants to offer various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, net banking, and mobile wallets, thereby streamlining the payment process and reducing costs associated with offline collections. Outgo also enhances communication between businesses and their customers through reminders and alerts, minimizing manual tasks related to billing and receipts. For consumers, the platform serves as a centralized solution for managing and paying recurring bills, discovering local services, and tracking expenses efficiently. This dual approach not only simplifies financial management for businesses but also offers convenience and time savings for consumers.

doxo

Series C in 2022
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Wildtype

Series B in 2022
Wild Type, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that produces meat, poultry, and seafood through cellular agriculture, eliminating the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Founded in 2016, Wild Type offers a sustainable alternative to traditional food sources, addressing critical issues such as climate change, food security, and public health. By leveraging advanced cellular agriculture technologies, the company aims to redefine how society sources healthy and delicious meat, contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.

Cloud Paper

Venture Round in 2022
Cloud Paper is a tree-free paper manufacturer that makes paper products made with 100% bamboo. The company's paper products are made with sustainable, super-soft, bamboo. With no trees harmed along the way. The company aims to end the deforestation cycle caused by the traditional paper industry. It also uses plastic-free packaging. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

WhyLabs

Series A in 2021
WhyLabs is the AI observability company. Its mission to build the interface between humans and AI applications.

Chipper Cash

Series C in 2021
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ula

Series B in 2021
Ula is an Indonesia-focused marketplace app that uses technology to modernise distribution and credit in traditional retail. It brings the best of selection, prices and payment credit to small and medium sized retailers across categories such as FMCG, staples, apparel, and more.

La Haus

Series B in 2021
La Haus offers an online residential platform designed to help people to find an ideal home. Its platform lists multiple properties to choose from and provides recommendations from real estate specialists on best alternatives which are completely free, enabling users to get an organized way to find a home and save money. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Medellín, Antioquia.

Arrived Homes

Seed Round in 2021
Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company founded in 2019 that offers a platform for investing in residential real estate. The company allows individuals to invest in shares of rental homes and vacation properties, enabling them to earn passive income from rent and potential property value appreciation without the responsibilities associated with full homeownership. By providing a user-friendly interface, Arrived Homes helps investors browse available properties and manage their investments, facilitating a pathway to financial independence through real estate.

Chipper Cash

Series C in 2021
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Pilot

Series C in 2021
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Pave

Series A in 2020
Pave, Inc. operates an online platform that offers tools for real-time compensation transparency and personal funding solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company enables organizations to track, measure, and communicate total employee compensation effectively. Pave's services help eliminate the use of spreadsheets for compensation management, leveraging real-time integrations with human resources information systems, applicant tracking systems, and cap tables. By focusing on affordable credit and enhancing compensation decision-making processes, Pave aims to simplify financial management for both individuals and organizations.

Chipper Cash

Series B in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Chipper Cash

Series B in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

WhyLabs

Seed Round in 2020
WhyLabs is the AI observability company. Its mission to build the interface between humans and AI applications.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series C in 2020
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Sana Biotechnology

Series A in 2020
Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. Recent scientific advances make it possible to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged cells and tissues, creating a new class of medicines to treat a broad array of diseases. The company is a team of scientists, clinicians and biotechnology veterans focused on creating an enduring company that makes meaningful medicines and will change the approach in treating diseases.

Mindstrong Inc.

Series C in 2020
Mindstrong Health develops comprehensive care pathways based on passively-collected, continuous and objective measures of cognitive function and mood. Solutions include a patient-facing app, a provider-facing product, and clinical services that leverage its telehealth enabled measurement science and engagement platform. Mindstrong is partnered with leading organizations committed to advancing medical innovation and improving healthcare delivery for patients, including pharmaceutical companies, large payers and providers, large employers, and state and county governments, in addition to top-tier academic institutions for clinical research.

Nautilus Biotechnology

Series B in 2020
Born from the founders’ recognition that their diverse but complementary skills and experiences would enable them to successfully address challenges that others had not, the company set about solving a vexing problem: how to bring true proteomics to the world in a way that accelerates therapeutic development, dramatically improves medical diagnostics, and makes personalized and predictive medicine a reality. The extraordinary team at Nautilus represents a wide spectrum of disciplines and expertise, including protein chemists, chip designers, molecular biologists, data scientists, material scientists, biophysicists, optical engineers, microfluidics engineers, bioinformaticists, software engineers, and more. Nautilus is positioned to revolutionize proteomics, transform the way drugs are developed, and significantly improve the way human health is managed.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Insitro

Series A in 2019
Insitro is a operator of a data-driven drug discovery and development company that uses machine learning and high-throughput biology to transform the way that drugs are discovered and delivered to patients. The company uses state-of-the-art technologies from Bioengineering enabling it to generate high-throughput, functional genomic data sets and aligning them with patient data via a novel machine learning methods, thereby building predictive models that can accelerate target selection and the design and development of effective therapeutics.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series B in 2019
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Mindstrong Inc.

Series B in 2018
Mindstrong Health develops comprehensive care pathways based on passively-collected, continuous and objective measures of cognitive function and mood. Solutions include a patient-facing app, a provider-facing product, and clinical services that leverage its telehealth enabled measurement science and engagement platform. Mindstrong is partnered with leading organizations committed to advancing medical innovation and improving healthcare delivery for patients, including pharmaceutical companies, large payers and providers, large employers, and state and county governments, in addition to top-tier academic institutions for clinical research.

Pulse Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Pulse Labs is a user testing platform focused on enhancing the user experience for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides developers and designers with valuable insights into how real users interact with their voice applications through comprehensive testing and data analysis. By offering a panel of testers from various demographics, Pulse Labs enables its clients to gather feedback and refine their applications to better meet user needs. The company gained recognition as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator Powered by Techstars, highlighting its commitment to advancing voice technology.

Insitro

Series A in 2018
Insitro is a operator of a data-driven drug discovery and development company that uses machine learning and high-throughput biology to transform the way that drugs are discovered and delivered to patients. The company uses state-of-the-art technologies from Bioengineering enabling it to generate high-throughput, functional genomic data sets and aligning them with patient data via a novel machine learning methods, thereby building predictive models that can accelerate target selection and the design and development of effective therapeutics.

Mark43

Series C in 2018
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. The company's primary products include Mark43 RMS, an integrated application for managing law enforcement data, and Mark43 CAD, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response management. These applications facilitate seamless data collection, management, analysis, and sharing, while offering features such as bi-directional syncing, mission-critical AVL mapping, and automatic status timers. Both Mark43 CAD and RMS are interconnected with federal, state, and local databases, providing enhanced cloud mobility. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Mark43 aims to empower communities and improve public safety through advanced technology.

Plenty

Series B in 2017
Plenty is a vertical farming company founded in 2014 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California. It operates indoor vertical farms that produce fresh, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables without the use of pesticides or genetically modified organisms. Utilizing proprietary farming systems that integrate engineering, software, and crop science, Plenty's methods consume 99% less water than traditional agriculture and eliminate fertilizer runoff. The company distributes its produce to local stores, emphasizing sustainability and health for both consumers and the environment. Additionally, Plenty maintains a research and development farm in Laramie, Wyoming, furthering its commitment to innovation in agricultural practices.

Deep Sentinel

Series A in 2017
Deep Sentinel Corp. develops advanced artificial intelligence-based home protection systems aimed at crime prevention. Founded by David Selinger in 2016 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company focuses on creating user-friendly security solutions that stand out in a competitive market. Its product lineup includes security cameras, alarms, and other hardware, all designed to leverage deep learning technology for real-time threat evaluation. By analyzing video streams and contextual data, Deep Sentinel's systems can predict and mitigate potential criminal activity effectively, utilizing similar AI technologies employed in self-driving cars and facial recognition. The company also maintains a research and development office in Taiwan to enhance its innovative offerings.

Domo

Series D in 2017
Domo, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform in the United States. Its platform digitally connects from the chief executive officer to the frontline employee with the people, data, and systems in an organization, giving them access to real-time data and insights, and allowing them to manage business from smartphones. The company was formerly known as Domo Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Domo, Inc. in December 2011. Domo, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in American Fork, Utah.

Rethink Robotics

Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

UNITY Biotechnology

Series B in 2016
Unity Biotechnology, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of therapeutics aimed at extending human health span. The company is focused on creating senolytic medicines that target and eliminate senescent cells, which are associated with various aging-related diseases. Its lead drug candidates include UBX0101, currently in Phase II clinical trials for musculoskeletal disorders and Phase Ib trials for knee osteoarthritis; UBX1325, in Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema; and UBX1967, targeting ophthalmologic diseases. Additionally, Unity is exploring therapeutic programs for pulmonary, neurological, kidney, and liver disorders. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Unity Biotechnology was formerly known as Forge, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

EVERFI

Series C in 2016
EVERF is building and operating the nation's largest network for online education in off-curriculum, but highly valuable content areas such as financial literacy, student loan management, digital literacy, substance abuse prevention and other key life skills for the 21st century student. Our award-winning, proprietary software-as-a-service platform is designed to provide a highly engaging experience for students and features the latest technology and instructional design, including rich media, high-definition video, 3D simulations and social networking. We work with more than 7,000 schools, colleges and universities in all 50 states.

Funding U

Seed Round in 2016
Funding U is a merit-based student lender for career-focused college students. It offers an alternative to old FICO and cosigner-based bank loan models, and offers loans on the basis of student's academic performance, career trajectory, and earning potential, thus enabling students to apply for loans with fixed interest rates and avoid dropping out of college. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mark43

Series B in 2016
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. The company's primary products include Mark43 RMS, an integrated application for managing law enforcement data, and Mark43 CAD, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response management. These applications facilitate seamless data collection, management, analysis, and sharing, while offering features such as bi-directional syncing, mission-critical AVL mapping, and automatic status timers. Both Mark43 CAD and RMS are interconnected with federal, state, and local databases, providing enhanced cloud mobility. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Mark43 aims to empower communities and improve public safety through advanced technology.

Remitly

Series C in 2016
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Grail

Series A in 2016
Grail, Inc. is a healthcare company dedicated to developing innovative technologies for early cancer detection. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company has created Galleri, a blood test designed for asymptomatic individuals over 50 years old, which identifies various types of cancer at early stages. In addition to Galleri, Grail is developing a diagnostic aid called DAC to accelerate the diagnostic process for patients with a clinical suspicion of cancer. The company is also working on tests for minimal residual disease and other post-diagnostic applications. Through high-intensity sequencing and population-scale clinical trials, Grail aims to advance the field of cancer screening and improve patient outcomes.

Fundbox

Series B in 2015
Fundbox, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, that focuses on providing payment and credit solutions specifically for small businesses engaged in business-to-business transactions. Founded in 2013, Fundbox aims to disrupt the $21 trillion B2B commerce market by creating a network that enables businesses to facilitate efficient transactions with one another. The platform allows sellers to enhance their average order volumes and improve their sales close rates by offering competitive net terms and flexible payment plans to their small and medium-sized business customers.

General Fusion

Venture Round in 2015
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Vessel

Series B in 2015
Vessel Group, Inc. operates a video platform that allows users to access a variety of content across numerous categories, including comedy, gaming, music, and more. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform is designed to provide early access to videos from popular creators, offering short-term video releases at affordable prices. The company was established by key figures from the digital media industry, including Jason Kilar, a co-founder of Hulu, and Richard Tom, a former CTO of Hulu. Vessel is supported by notable investors, including Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Stack Exchange

Venture Round in 2015
Stack Exchange Inc. operates a diverse network of question-and-answer websites covering a wide range of topics, including software programming, cooking, photography, and gaming. The platform enables users to ask and answer questions without the need for registration, fostering an open community for knowledge sharing. Among its offerings is Stack Overflow for Teams, which provides development teams with a dedicated space to seek answers to technical inquiries. The company serves a variety of professionals, including programmers, researchers, and photographers. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Stack Overflow, Inc., it rebranded to Stack Exchange Inc. in March 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Stack Overflow

Series D in 2015
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community tailored for developers and technologists, facilitating knowledge sharing and problem-solving in programming. The company provides several key services, including Stack Overflow for Teams, which supports mission-critical knowledge management, and Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a platform designed for hiring and employer branding solutions within technology sectors. Additionally, Stack Overflow Advertising enables businesses to promote products and enhance brand visibility. For larger organizations, Stack Overflow Enterprise offers a secure environment for sharing and accessing essential company information. Founded in 2008 and based in London, United Kingdom, Stack Overflow Ltd was previously known as Stack Exchange Ltd.

Rethink Robotics

Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Pro.com

Series A in 2014
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Lookout

Series F in 2014
Lookout is a cybersecurity company that predicts and stops mobile attacks before harm is done to an individual or an enterprise. Lookout’s cloud-based technology is fueled by a global sensor network of more than 60 million users and tens of thousands of apps that are added daily. With this dataset of virtually all the mobile code in the world and the predictive machine intelligence to analyze and make sense of the data, Lookout can identify connections that would otherwise go unseen and stop cybercriminals from attacking mobile devices. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Boston, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

Juno Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based cancer immunotherapies using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to genetically modify T cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. The company is advancing a diverse pipeline of product candidates, including JCAR017 and JCAR014 for relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies, and JCAR018 for pediatric patients with CD22-positive cancers. Additional candidates include therapies targeting neuroblastoma, lung cancer, ovarian cancers, and glioblastoma, among others. Juno Therapeutics collaborates with prominent cancer research institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Juno Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in immunotherapy innovation and operates as a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

Vessel

Series A in 2014
Vessel Group, Inc. operates a video platform that allows users to access a variety of content across numerous categories, including comedy, gaming, music, and more. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform is designed to provide early access to videos from popular creators, offering short-term video releases at affordable prices. The company was established by key figures from the digital media industry, including Jason Kilar, a co-founder of Hulu, and Richard Tom, a former CTO of Hulu. Vessel is supported by notable investors, including Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Pro.com

Seed Round in 2014
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Juno Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based cancer immunotherapies using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to genetically modify T cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. The company is advancing a diverse pipeline of product candidates, including JCAR017 and JCAR014 for relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies, and JCAR018 for pediatric patients with CD22-positive cancers. Additional candidates include therapies targeting neuroblastoma, lung cancer, ovarian cancers, and glioblastoma, among others. Juno Therapeutics collaborates with prominent cancer research institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Juno Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in immunotherapy innovation and operates as a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

CrowdRise

Series A in 2014
CrowdRise, Inc. operates a fundraising Website for charitable and personal causes. Its fundraising Website allows users to raise money for medical expenses, personal emergencies, tuition, volunteer projects, and charities. The company’s Website is used by individuals to start a fundraiser, find a friend, find a charity, and find a team/event; non-profits; event managers to find event fundraising. CrowdRise, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Royal Oak, Michigan. As of January 10, 2017, CrowdRise, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GoFundMe, Inc.

Remitly

Series A in 2014
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

General Fusion

Series C in 2013
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Stack Overflow

Series C in 2013
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community tailored for developers and technologists, facilitating knowledge sharing and problem-solving in programming. The company provides several key services, including Stack Overflow for Teams, which supports mission-critical knowledge management, and Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a platform designed for hiring and employer branding solutions within technology sectors. Additionally, Stack Overflow Advertising enables businesses to promote products and enhance brand visibility. For larger organizations, Stack Overflow Enterprise offers a secure environment for sharing and accessing essential company information. Founded in 2008 and based in London, United Kingdom, Stack Overflow Ltd was previously known as Stack Exchange Ltd.

Insider Inc.

Venture Round in 2013
Business Insider is an online platform that offers the latest business, celebrity, and technology news across America. The platform also covers technology, finance, politics, strategy, life, sports, and more. The site also provides and analyzes business news and acts as an aggregator of top news stories from around the web. It also offers in-depth insight, data and analysis of the digital landscape, from e-commerce and payments to the Internet of Things and fintech. Business Insider was founded by Kevin Ryan and Henry Blodget in May 2007 and is based in New York, United States.

Domo

Series B in 2013
Domo, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform in the United States. Its platform digitally connects from the chief executive officer to the frontline employee with the people, data, and systems in an organization, giving them access to real-time data and insights, and allowing them to manage business from smartphones. The company was formerly known as Domo Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Domo, Inc. in December 2011. Domo, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in American Fork, Utah.

Nextdoor

Series B in 2013
Nextdoor, Inc. operates a social networking platform designed specifically for neighborhoods, facilitating local conversations among residents. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, with an additional location in London, the platform allows users to exchange valuable information, goods, and services, thereby fostering stronger and safer communities. Features include sharing safety tips, seeking last-minute childcare, and planning local events. Additionally, Nextdoor introduced the Help Map, an interactive tool that enables residents to offer assistance to vulnerable neighbors during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company has received investment from notable venture capital firms and continues to focus on enhancing neighborhood connections.

General Assembly

Series B in 2012
General Assembly provides education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States.

D-Wave

Venture Round in 2012
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

Aviary

Venture Round in 2012
Photo-editing platform for ios, android, windows and html5

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Remitly

Seed Round in 2012
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Workday

Series F in 2011
Workday, Inc. is a prominent provider of enterprise cloud applications that assist organizations in managing key business functions, particularly in financial and human capital management. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Workday specializes in solutions such as Workday Financial Management, which encompasses general ledger, accounting, and revenue management, and Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), which covers workforce lifecycle management, compensation, and talent development. The company's offerings also include business planning and analytics tools, such as Workday Prism Analytics and Insights Business Planning Cloud, designed to facilitate informed decision-making. With a focus on mid-sized organizations and Fortune 500 companies, Workday employs over 18,000 individuals and serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. The company is recognized for its cloud-only approach, delivering significant agility and ease of use compared to traditional on-premise systems.

MakerBot

Venture Round in 2011
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), is a desktop 3D printer maker and was one of the first companies to make 3D printing accessible and affordable. MakerBot now has one of the largest install bases and market shares of the desktop 3D printing industry, with more than80,000 MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers in the world and a robust MakerBot 3D Ecosystem that combines hardware, software, apps like MakerBot PrintShop™and MakerBot Mobile, materials, training, support, consulting, retail stores, partnerships and Thingiverse, the world’s largest online community for 3D printing. MakerBot has been honored with many accolades, includingPopular Mechanics’“Overall Winner” for best 3D printer,Popular Mechanics’ “Editor’s Choice Award,”Popular Science’s“Product of the Year,”Fast Company’s “One of the World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics,” and many more.

General Fusion

Series B in 2011
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

doxo

Series B in 2011
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Rethink Robotics

Series B in 2010
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

doxo

Series A in 2009
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Aviary

Series B in 2009
Photo-editing platform for ios, android, windows and html5

Rethink Robotics

Series A in 2009
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Finsphere

Series B in 2009
Finsphere Corporation provides mobile identity-authentication services platform that enable financial institutions, retail payment networks, and mobile network operators to protect against fraud and enhance customer experiences. It offers solutions for wireless engineering and geospatial analysis, risk and authentication analytics, analytic models, real-time processing, identity and risk management, adaptive access, and loyalty and marketing offers. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

TeachStreet

Series A in 2009
TeachStreet is an online platform that connects lifelong learners with educational opportunities by helping them find classes and instructors in various subjects. The platform serves as a community hub where students can discover local teachers and schools, facilitating access to diverse learning experiences. Additionally, TeachStreet offers robust tools for educators, allowing them to manage their teaching businesses effectively. The website also provides a public forum for teachers, coaches, and experts to share knowledge and insights, fostering a collaborative environment for both educators and learners.

Rethink Robotics

Series A in 2008
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Twitter

Series B in 2008
Twitter is a social networking platform that enables users to send and read short messages, known as "tweets," with a character limit of 280. Launched in 2006, Twitter has grown into a global real-time communications platform, attracting more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users. The platform serves a diverse user base that includes world leaders, athletes, news organizations, and entertainment figures, and is accessible in over 35 languages. Users can interact with the platform through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Twitter also maintains numerous local offices across the United States and several international offices in major cities around the world.

Finsphere

Series A in 2008
Finsphere Corporation provides mobile identity-authentication services platform that enable financial institutions, retail payment networks, and mobile network operators to protect against fraud and enhance customer experiences. It offers solutions for wireless engineering and geospatial analysis, risk and authentication analytics, analytic models, real-time processing, identity and risk management, adaptive access, and loyalty and marketing offers. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Pelago

Series B in 2008
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location-awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to drive innovation. The company developed Whrrl v2.0, a mobile and web application launched in March 2009, which allows users to capture and share their life experiences in story form. Through the integration of location data, photos, and text updates, users can create collaborative narratives that reflect their shared experiences from multiple perspectives. Whrrl v2.0 offers flexible privacy settings, enabling users to control who can view their stories, and it facilitates sharing on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Participants can contribute to stories in real-time using various devices, including mobile phones and digital cameras equipped with Eye-Fi technology. The app also allows for post-experience editing and sharing through unique URLs, enhancing the ability to connect and communicate personal moments with others.

Kongregate

Series B in 2008
Jim and Emily Greer started Kongregate 10 years ago with the vision of creating an open platform for indie games with a strong focus on community engagement. Since inception, Kongregate has always prioritized treating developer partners fairly and honestly. This means great games for our players and an engaged audience for our developers. Now, a decade after its introduction, Kongregate is a leading mobile game publisher and web gaming portal. Through our mobile publishing program, we work closely with game developers to provide a multitude of services to help great games become even better. Kongregate’s mobile games have been downloaded tens of millions of times and have hundreds of millions of gameplays. Kongregate's web portal features over 100,000 free games played by tens of millions of players per month. In November 2018 Kongregate launched Kartridge, a community-driven PC gaming platform focused on indie games. The platform is designed to help game developers of all sizes find success, offering them full control over their games, including deciding their own pricing model and customizing the user experience within the Kartridge ecosystem.

Skytap

Series A in 2007
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

Aviary

Venture Round in 2007
Photo-editing platform for ios, android, windows and html5

ChaCha

Series A in 2006
Free mobile q&a service in the us enabling advertisers and marketers to reach and engage their customers in real-time

Basecamp

Series A in 2006
Basecamp, LLC is a project management company that offers an online platform to help organizations manage projects, groups, and client work. Founded in January 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Basecamp serves clients globally with a range of customer service options. The company was originally known as 37signals, LLC until it rebranded to Basecamp in February 2014.

MFG.com

Series A in 2005
MFG.com, Inc. develops and operates a sourcing marketplace for the manufacturing industry that facilitates interaction between buyers and manufacturers seeking custom parts, textiles, standard components, and assemblies. It offers MFG.com, an online platform system for requesting manufacturing quotes from suppliers; and a solution that enables sourcing professionals and engineers to locate suppliers for CNC machining, injection molding, metal stamping, metal fabrication, and other processes through an online marketplace. The company allows buyers of made-to-order industrial goods and textiles/apparel to create a request for quote complete with their engineering CAD files and technical specifications. It serves manufacturers ranging from small machine shops to large conglomerates. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.