Blu Venture Investors

Blu Venture Investors is a venture capital and private equity firm focusing on seed and early-stage technology investments and related special situations such as acquisitions and spin-offs. It backs software, SaaS, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, digital media, and technology companies across B2B and B2C models, with interest in materials, chemical and biological sciences, and solutions for defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities. The firm targets the mid-Atlantic region—Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina—and typically invests between $50,000 and $3 million per round, often syndicating larger rounds with partners. It aims to take majority stakes and provides board seats, advisory support, and, when needed, C-level executives. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Blu Venture Investors combines capital with active mentorship from experienced operators to help early-stage companies scale.

Eric Adler

Principal

Bikram Bakshi

Partner

Lily Bengfort

Partner

Keith Bozeman

Principal

Joe Callanan

Partner

Michael Denning

Partner

Benjamin Ebenezer

Principal

Bill Fields

Venture Partner

Deb Fitzgerald

Partner

Matt Gittleman

Principal

Donya He

Partner

Howard Horowitz

Venture Partner

Pradeep Kaul

Principal

Sassan Kimiavi Ph.D

Partner and Innovations Investment Committee Member

Mike Kostoff

Principal

Pawan Malhotra

Partner and Member of Executive Committee, Cyber Fund Investment Committee and Innovations Investment Committee

PK Malhotra

Principal

Joshua Miller

Associate

Josh Miller

Senior Associate

Kim Nguyen

Partner

Theodore Olsen

Venture Partner

Bill Phelps

Partner and Strategic Advisory Board Member

Bob Proctor

Partner

Hal Shelton

Principal

Paul Silber

Principal

Robert Struble

Partner and Cyber Fund Investment Committee Member

Michael Sutton

Principal

Tarun Upadhyay

Partner and Member of Cyber Investment Committee

Pradeep Wahi

Partner

J.S. Gamble

Principal

105 past transactions

AuthMind

Seed Round in 2025
AuthMind is a firm specializing in identity security. It employs access neural network technologies to identify and prevent hidden identity risks continuously.

ThreatMate

Seed Round in 2025
ThreatMate is a pioneering cybersecurity company focused on serving mid-sized businesses. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts, ThreatMate offers an innovative platform that combines comprehensive security capabilities to safeguard companies from evolving cyber threats.

Senteon

Seed Round in 2024
Senteon is a turnkey cybersecurity company created to help those who have been left behind by major security companies. They simplify and make it economical for small-to-midsized organizations and MSPs to secure confidential data. is the answer for neighborhood companies and MSPs looking to strengthen their security measures and general security.

Grey Market Labs

Series A in 2024
Grey Market Labs, a certified B-Corp, specializes in digital security and privacy. Its Replica Platform offers Secure Environments as-a-Service (SEaaS), enhancing organizational protection through patented privacy measures and Zero Trust security. This platform facilitates remote access to critical data and tools, supporting various services like investigations, IP protection, data acquisition, and secure DevOps. With a mission to protect digital life, the company combines commercial engineering expertise and decades of experience supporting the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, providing a reliable resource for clients.

Tamnoon

Series A in 2024
Tamnoon provides a managed platform for enhancing cloud security. It simplifies detection and response to cloud security threats, improving overall cloud posture by addressing misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

Bricklayer.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Bricklayer AI is the first AI cybersecurity solution that allows autonomous AI professionals to collaborate with human experts to form a smarter, faster, and more effective security operations team. Bricklayer AI enables numerous independent AIs to communicate and employ AI technologies to complete complicated cybersecurity operations, all managed by plain language.

Procurement Sciences AI

Series A in 2024
Procurement Sciences is a tech company focusing on AI-driven solutions for government contractors. Its core product, Awarded AI, is a comprehensive platform designed to optimize business development, proposal management, and compliance. Key features include AI-powered opportunity search, automated proposal generation, and compliance checking. Tailored for the government contracting sector, the platform ensures robust security and customization, benefiting contractors of all sizes seeking a competitive edge in the federal market.

Binarly

Seed Round in 2024
Binarly is a global company focused on firmware and software supply chain security, established in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company offers the Binarly Transparency Platform, an AI-powered solution designed for device manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors, and product security teams. This platform enables users to identify both known and unknown vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential signs of malicious code within their firmware. By employing advanced machine learning and code analysis techniques, Binarly's platform provides in-depth introspection of firmware to detect threats that may arise below the operating system. The company’s validated remediation playbooks assist clients in significantly reducing the cost and time associated with addressing security exposures, ultimately aiming to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, and consumers globally.

LeakSignal

Seed Round in 2024
LeakSignal is a data plane security platform designed to safeguard microservice and serverless environments. By leveraging machine learning, the company identifies and prevents the exfiltration of sensitive data, thereby helping organizations protect their valuable information and adhere to regulatory requirements. LeakSignal focuses on microsegmentation, API security, and data loss prevention in transit, addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of microservices and service mesh architectures. Through its innovative solutions, LeakSignal provides essential insights and controls, enhancing the security posture of businesses operating in complex digital environments.

BreachBits

Seed Round in 2024
BreachBits is a cybersecurity company that delivers cloud-based security solutions and a SaaS cyber risk and penetration testing platform. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Annapolis, Maryland, the company offers an adaptive, continuous cyber risk assessment that simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps. Its platform uses automation and artificial intelligence and applies hacker tradecraft to monitor an organization, helping to improve security decisions and response times.

Elidah

Series A in 2024
Elidah, Inc. is a medical device company based in Monroe, Connecticut, founded in 2015. It focuses on developing non-invasive solutions for urinary incontinence, specifically targeting women's health. The company's flagship product, Elitone, is designed to stimulate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles, helping to address both stress and urge incontinence. This device features an external electrode that is worn in the perineal region, delivering microcurrents to stimulate the nerves and tone the pelvic floor, thereby providing women with greater control over their bladder function. By offering a convenient and effective treatment option, Elidah aims to empower women to regain confidence and lead active lives without the fear of leakage.

Gentian Limited

Seed Round in 2023
Gentian Limited is pioneering the next generation of ecological surveys by harnessing the power of AI and remote sensing technologies. Founded in 2020, we are committed to transforming how biodiversity is assessed in both rural and urban environments. Our innovative platform utilizes machine learning and high-resolution satellite imagery to deliver fast, accurate, and cost-effective ecological assessments. Our cutting-edge technology provides precise habitat mapping and biodiversity quantification, aligning with global disclosure metrics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions about environmental conservation and sustainability. Whether it's for environmental compliance, land management, or conservation efforts, Gentian’s solutions offer unparalleled accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional survey methods. With a dedicated team led by CEO and Founder Daniel White, we are on a mission to support a more sustainable future by providing the tools necessary for better understanding and protecting our natural world. We are proud to be at the forefront of ecological innovation, making a real impact on how biodiversity is monitored and preserved. Join us on our journey to revolutionize environmental assessment, and discover how Gentian is setting new standards in ecological technology.

Enveedo

Seed Round in 2023
Enveedo is a SaaS company specializing in cybersecurity. It offers a platform that enables businesses to design, prioritize, and automate essential security activities. The platform identifies and assesses threats, manages risk, and facilitates the planning, prioritization, automation, and orchestration of security tasks. This helps businesses create, manage, and optimize their evolving cybersecurity programs effectively.

PediaMetrix

Seed Round in 2023
PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.

N5 Sensors

Seed Round in 2023
N5 Sensors, Inc. is a technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced sensors for multi-room and personal monitoring applications. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating chemical sensor technology capable of detecting harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, as well as other lesser-known environmental hazards. N5 Sensors employs fabrication processes typically used for silicon computer chips, resulting in small, accurate devices that can simultaneously detect multiple gases. These sensors are integrated into a cloud-connected ecosystem, enabling industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel to assess environmental dangers in real-time using their smartphones, thereby enhancing safety and awareness in potentially hazardous situations.

Aiden

Seed Round in 2023
Aiden specializes in intelligent software solutions that automate IT processes. Its AI-powered bot reduces manual work and enhances security posture by ensuring computers receive only the necessary software, improving overall efficiency and peace of mind.

Tidal Cyber

Seed Round in 2022
Tidal Cyber is a cybersecurity company that offers a threat-led, threat-informed defense platform designed to shift protection from reactive vulnerability management to proactive, adversary-behavior-centric security. The platform maps adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to measure and improve the effectiveness of a security stack, providing validated insights into how defenses perform within products and roadmaps. It helps enterprise teams prioritize defenses, eliminate redundant mitigations, and optimize security operations and investments, enabling organizations to define, measure, and enhance their defense capabilities in the face of real-world threat behavior.

CYBERA

Seed Round in 2022
CYBERA is a fintech platform focused on preventing cybercrime and online fraud specifically for financial institutions. It operates a financial cybersecurity platform that includes an outsourced cybercrime support center, allowing users to report incidents online. The platform also features a watchlist designed to help mitigate losses associated with cyber threats. By providing these services, CYBERA enables banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and law enforcement agencies worldwide to enhance their defenses against motivated cybercrime and improve overall security measures.

TCARE

Series A in 2022
TCARE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at preventing family caregiver burnout. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE offers a cloud-based technology suite that allows care professionals to assess risk factors associated with caregiver burnout and implement timely interventions. Its platform serves various stakeholders, including organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers across the United States. By providing an evidence-based support program, TCARE not only aids in delaying or preventing nursing home placements but also helps reduce long-term care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers.

Spin.AI

Series A in 2022
Spin.AI is a SaaS company based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in protecting sensitive data in cloud environments against ransomware, human error, and insider threats. The company's AI-powered platform monitors, secures, and backs up critical data for Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365 users, providing an additional layer of security beyond what typical cloud service providers offer.

Pearl

Venture Round in 2022
Trilogy Mentors, LLC, operating as Trilogy Mentors.com, is a mentorship company based in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 2015. It provides tutoring and mentoring services through a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates online learning. The platform connects families and parents with local university students, offering academic tutoring and athletic training tailored to help children achieve their educational and personal goals. Trilogy Mentors aims to empower students during critical moments, transforming challenges into academic successes through personalized learning solutions designed to accommodate diverse backgrounds. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Tuscany Strategy Consulting to enhance its offerings.

Zeeve

Seed Round in 2022
Zeeve offers a low-code Blockchain Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform, compliant with ISO 27001, SOC2 Type II, and GDPR standards. It provides Rollups-as-a-Service, dedicated node infrastructure, and hosted subgraphs, all managed with 24x7 monitoring, enterprise-level SLAs, and dashboards for security and scalability. Supporting major blockchains, Zeeve serves over 27,000 users and 40 enterprises globally.

CYBERA

Seed Round in 2022
CYBERA is a fintech platform focused on preventing cybercrime and online fraud specifically for financial institutions. It operates a financial cybersecurity platform that includes an outsourced cybercrime support center, allowing users to report incidents online. The platform also features a watchlist designed to help mitigate losses associated with cyber threats. By providing these services, CYBERA enables banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and law enforcement agencies worldwide to enhance their defenses against motivated cybercrime and improve overall security measures.

Sprockets

Series A in 2022
Sprockets is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled assessment tools aimed at transforming the hiring process for hourly employees. By leveraging advanced applicant matching technology, the company evaluates potential hires based on the characteristics of a company's top-performing employees. This innovative approach utilizes AI, big data, and psycholinguistics to provide hiring managers with a quick and cost-effective way to identify the best candidates. Sprockets eliminates guesswork and reduces the frustrations often associated with hiring, ultimately aiming to decrease employee turnover and enhance organizational efficiency.

Todyl

Series A in 2022
Todyl, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Brooklyn, New York, that provides comprehensive security solutions tailored for distributed offices, very small businesses, and advanced networks. Founded in 2015, Todyl develops a unified security platform that integrates various security functions, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This cloud-native platform facilitates secure communication among multiple offices, remote employees, data centers, and cloud services. The Todyl Security Platform offers features such as secure routing, firewall management, cloud VPN, intrusion detection, content filtering, and AI-driven threat analysis. By streamlining security operations, Todyl aims to reduce the complexity and costs associated with traditional cybersecurity approaches, empowering businesses to effectively protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

CommSafe AI

Venture Round in 2022
CommSafe AI is a developer of cloud-based software focused on enhancing workplace safety by analyzing virtual communications for negative sentiment. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive algorithms, the software identifies keywords and phrases associated with workplace conflicts, including sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. When such communication is detected, CommSafe AI promptly alerts the Chief Human Resources Officer, providing recommendations for addressing the incident and suggesting web-based training for affected employees. This proactive approach enables organizations to evaluate employee wellness and mitigate risks associated with toxic communication, fostering a safer and more supportive work environment.

Enquire AI

Series A in 2021
Enquire AI operates as a technology-driven marketplace focused on delivering real-time insights powered by artificial intelligence. The company develops an advanced insights engine that utilizes a multifactor algorithm to identify and connect clients with the most suitable subject-matter experts from a vast network of over 1,500 professionals across more than 100 countries. This platform streamlines the process of engaging expertise, allowing clients to quickly assess experts' backgrounds and ratings, schedule calls, and collaborate on projects. Enquire AI aims to transform knowledge acquisition by integrating human judgment with robotic process automation and data analytics, thus providing high-quality global business and policy insights efficiently and cost-effectively. Its clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, major consultancies, hedge funds, and mid-sized financial institutions, all of whom benefit from the company’s innovative approach to expert engagement.

Kion

Series A in 2021
Kion is a cloud enablement solution designed to help organizations simplify management and governance activities to realize the full benefits of the cloud. Wherever you are on your cloud journey, Kion empowers organizations to go farther, faster.

Talkatoo

Venture Round in 2021
Talkatoo develops and sells dictation software for professionals, using AI-powered voice recognition to accurately transcribe complex terms and notes. The software saves time for doctors, veterinarians, and lawyers who face rigorous documentation and regulatory requirements, helping them increase billable time. It works across platforms including web, PC, and Mac, and integrates with EMR and Practice Management systems. The company reports about 240 paying customers and 400+ seats, with monthly recurring revenue above $20,000. By improving transcription accuracy and efficiency, Talkatoo aims to enhance productivity and streamline documentation workflows.

HAAS Alert

Seed Round in 2021
HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Strados Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in respiratory health management through innovative sensor-based solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a wearable device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, sounds, and speed. This device is equipped with clinical-grade biosensors and smart software, allowing for continuous monitoring of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting to a mobile application, Strados enables users and healthcare providers to access and analyze respiratory data, facilitating informed health decisions and remote patient monitoring.

Medstack

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Medstack operates an end-to-end cloud platform designed specifically for healthcare application developers. Its services streamline development processes by offering automated security measures, pre-written compliance policies, and a scalable DevOps platform. This enables digital health companies to meet privacy, security, and interoperability expectations efficiently.

Ostendio

Series A in 2021
Ostendio develops a cloud‑based security and compliance management platform that helps organizations assess risk, create and manage policies, train employees on security awareness, and monitor continuous compliance across more than 150 security frameworks. The platform, known as MyVirtualComplianceManager, is used by healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers to demonstrate adherence to industry standards and improve overall information security posture. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Lucata

Series B in 2021
Lucata Corporation is a technology company that specializes in enhancing memory utilization through its innovative hardware and software solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in South Bend, Indiana, Lucata develops motherboards, node cards, and memory servers tailored for various applications such as graph analysis, cyber security, data warehousing, machine learning, and risk analysis. Utilizing patented migrating thread technology, Lucata enables organizations to conduct high-performance analytics on extensive databases exceeding one trillion vertices, facilitating deeper insights into complex data relationships. Its solutions are designed for sectors including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, allowing for real-time analysis and scalable memory architecture without the need for additional software layers. Lucata's architecture supports energy-efficient processing and significant performance enhancements as hardware scales, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of big data and analytics.

ThreatQuotient

Debt Financing in 2021
Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

ThreatQuotient

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

Ethix360

Series A in 2021
ETHIX360, Inc. is a compliance software provider based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2016. The company specializes in offering compliance as a service (CaaS) solutions that help organizations identify, manage, investigate, and resolve ethical issues. Its flagship product, CaseTrac, is designed to minimize reputational damage and financial liabilities by facilitating the reporting of concerns and conducting workplace investigations. ETHIX360 also offers a range of other tools, including TrakEnterprise for on-premises case management, CSone for educational institutions, and Reflections for online exit interviews. The company’s solutions are adaptable to various organizational processes and support a diverse global clientele across industries such as insurance, technology, and healthcare. By leveraging advanced technologies and real-time data analysis, ETHIX360 enables organizations to maintain compliance with their internal policies while promoting ethical workplace behavior.

TCARE

Series A in 2020
TCARE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at preventing family caregiver burnout. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE offers a cloud-based technology suite that allows care professionals to assess risk factors associated with caregiver burnout and implement timely interventions. Its platform serves various stakeholders, including organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers across the United States. By providing an evidence-based support program, TCARE not only aids in delaying or preventing nursing home placements but also helps reduce long-term care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers.

Todyl

Venture Round in 2020
Todyl, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Brooklyn, New York, that provides comprehensive security solutions tailored for distributed offices, very small businesses, and advanced networks. Founded in 2015, Todyl develops a unified security platform that integrates various security functions, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This cloud-native platform facilitates secure communication among multiple offices, remote employees, data centers, and cloud services. The Todyl Security Platform offers features such as secure routing, firewall management, cloud VPN, intrusion detection, content filtering, and AI-driven threat analysis. By streamlining security operations, Todyl aims to reduce the complexity and costs associated with traditional cybersecurity approaches, empowering businesses to effectively protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

MixMode

Series A in 2020
MixMode, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in network visibility and predictive threat detection solutions. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in San Diego, the company offers a patented platform that uses artificial intelligence to detect both known and unknown threats in real time. This self-supervised learning platform is designed for seamless deployment, adapting to the specific dynamics of individual networks without the need for manual rules or training. MixMode’s technology enhances the efficiency of security operations center (SOC) teams by providing autonomous threat detection and enabling comprehensive network monitoring and incident response. The platform is trusted by large enterprises across various sectors, including financial services, commercial enterprises, critical infrastructure, and government, to protect their essential assets. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as PacketSled, MixMode continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, delivering significant business outcomes in a short timeframe.

3CLogic

Series B in 2020
3CLogic is a cloud-based contact center solutions provider that enables organizations to manage internal and external communications and customer engagements through interactive voice response and multi-channel automatic call distribution for call routing and a predictive dialer. The platform supports inbound, outbound, and blended interactions across industries such as finance, real estate, insurance, e-commerce, healthcare, and education. It integrates with cloud-based customer relationship management and data platforms to extend CRM capabilities, enabling scalable features like self-service experiences, live and virtual agent interactions, and conversational analytics. 3CLogic offers flexible deployment options, from simple connectors between legacy telephony and cloud CRM to hybrid or full cloud deployments, designed to improve operational efficiency and customer service management through automation, consolidated reporting, and analytics.

DeepSig

Series A in 2020
DeepSig Inc. is an innovative company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in artificial intelligence-based machine learning software for wireless technologies, including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2016, DeepSig focuses on transforming wireless communications by utilizing deep learning to enhance system performance, efficiency, and security in complex environments. Its product offerings include OmniSIG sensor software, which serves as a radio frequency sensing application, and the OmniSIG SDK, a comprehensive tool suite that allows customers to curate RF datasets and train advanced deep learning models for custom applications. Additionally, the company provides OmniPHY communications and OmniPHY-5G, which are designed to optimize radio access network capabilities. By leveraging machine learning to create optimized models from data, DeepSig enables clients to customize and enhance wireless systems effectively.

Machfu

Series A in 2019
Machfu develops and maintains applications and infrastructure for industrial Internet of Things, enabling data analytics and visualization across mobile tablets and computers. The company offers MachFU, a device that allows machines to communicate and connects industrial assets to legacy systems and cloud platforms, as well as Mach-IT, which enables multiple pieces of equipment to communicate directly with information processing systems. Its platform provides edge-to-cloud connectivity through secure gateways and integrated monitoring solutions for methane detection and machine health tracking, delivering real-time insights and predictive maintenance that reduce downtime and operating costs.

CommSafe AI

Seed Round in 2019
CommSafe AI is a developer of cloud-based software focused on enhancing workplace safety by analyzing virtual communications for negative sentiment. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive algorithms, the software identifies keywords and phrases associated with workplace conflicts, including sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. When such communication is detected, CommSafe AI promptly alerts the Chief Human Resources Officer, providing recommendations for addressing the incident and suggesting web-based training for affected employees. This proactive approach enables organizations to evaluate employee wellness and mitigate risks associated with toxic communication, fostering a safer and more supportive work environment.

NS8

Series B in 2019
NS8 Inc. is a fraud prevention and user experience protection company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help online businesses minimize risk. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Miami Beach and Amsterdam, NS8 utilizes machine learning, behavioral analytics, and real-time scoring to provide actionable insights into transaction quality and trustworthiness. Its platform enables users to monitor and analyze potential fraud, detect bot activity, and segment hidden sessions, thereby enhancing understanding of effective traffic sources. The technology allows businesses to automate their fraud management workflows, tailoring them to specific needs, while also providing consumer metrics for personalized content and sales techniques. In October 2020, NS8 filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Racktop Systems

Series A in 2019
RackTop Systems, Inc. develops innovative data center solutions with a focus on data security and storage performance. The company's flagship product, BrickStor, is available in several versions: BrickStor Iron, which serves as an enterprise storage platform; BrickStor Titanium, tailored for private cloud environments; BrickStor zFLASH, which offers flash storage with high performance; and BrickStor SP, a software-defined primary data solution that implements a data-centric Zero Trust model to protect against cyber threats such as ransomware. Other offerings include an object storage platform called OSP, enterprise networking solutions through FlexBox, and virtual desktop infrastructure support with vBox. Additionally, RackTop provides MyRacktop, a secure multi-tenant cloud, and an enterprise backup and recovery appliance. The company also delivers consulting services in data storage optimization and information security to various sectors, including banking, education, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, RackTop Systems has gained recognition for its innovative approach to cybersecurity and data management.

Medstack

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Medstack operates an end-to-end cloud platform designed specifically for healthcare application developers. Its services streamline development processes by offering automated security measures, pre-written compliance policies, and a scalable DevOps platform. This enables digital health companies to meet privacy, security, and interoperability expectations efficiently.

Huntress

Seed Round in 2019
Huntress is a cybersecurity provider for small and mid-sized businesses and the managed service providers that support them. It offers a managed security platform and a 24/7 Security Operations Center, delivering technology, services, education, and expertise to protect critical assets from cyber threats. The platform combines automated detection with human threat hunting to uncover and stop threats that bypass preventive tools, including ransomware and persistent footholds. Founded in 2015 by former NSA operators, Huntress serves thousands of partners and more than 100,000 organizations, protecting millions of endpoints.

Gallop.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Gallop is an AI assistant that saves employees time and money. We’ve been there. Planning a trip late at night after a long day. How much time should you leave for traffic? Should you risk connecting through O’Hare? Which airline will you get status on this year? Which hotel? Is there an option that gets you home in time to put the kids to bed? Wouldn’t it be great if someone could just figure out the best trip and plan it for you? That’s what Gallop does. We’re using AI to make planning business travel frictionless. The more you work with us, the more our software will learn how to build the perfect trip for you. Our software to gives everyone their own personal travel assistant. So, take a load off! And take your time back. We’ll get you on your way.

Threater

Seed Round in 2018
Threater delivers a comprehensive cybersecurity platform focused on active network defense. The system automates the discovery, enforcement, and analysis of cyber threats at scale, enabling organizations to detect and neutralize risks proactively and automatically. Its patented technology blocks all known threats, allowing the rest of the security stack to operate more efficiently. By integrating threat detection, enforcement, and response into a single solution, Threater helps enterprises safeguard their networks and data against evolving cyber threats.

TrackOFF

Seed Round in 2017
TrackOFF, Inc. is a cybersecurity and privacy company focused on developing software solutions that protect users' identities and personal data online. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, TrackOFF offers two main products: TrackOFF Standard and TrackOFF Elite. TrackOFF Standard helps users detect and eliminate tracking threats, enables private searching, and clears browser history. Meanwhile, TrackOFF Elite provides additional features such as protection on public Wi-Fi networks, location hiding, and data encryption through a virtual private network (VPN). The company's technology employs digital fingerprint-based security measures to shield users from hackers and identity thieves by altering digital fingerprints in real time and injecting random data to obscure true user information.

Lucata

Series A in 2017
Lucata Corporation is a technology company that specializes in enhancing memory utilization through its innovative hardware and software solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in South Bend, Indiana, Lucata develops motherboards, node cards, and memory servers tailored for various applications such as graph analysis, cyber security, data warehousing, machine learning, and risk analysis. Utilizing patented migrating thread technology, Lucata enables organizations to conduct high-performance analytics on extensive databases exceeding one trillion vertices, facilitating deeper insights into complex data relationships. Its solutions are designed for sectors including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, allowing for real-time analysis and scalable memory architecture without the need for additional software layers. Lucata's architecture supports energy-efficient processing and significant performance enhancements as hardware scales, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of big data and analytics.

Ostendio

Seed Round in 2017
Ostendio develops a cloud‑based security and compliance management platform that helps organizations assess risk, create and manage policies, train employees on security awareness, and monitor continuous compliance across more than 150 security frameworks. The platform, known as MyVirtualComplianceManager, is used by healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers to demonstrate adherence to industry standards and improve overall information security posture. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Urgently

Series B in 2017
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Machfu

Seed Round in 2017
Machfu develops and maintains applications and infrastructure for industrial Internet of Things, enabling data analytics and visualization across mobile tablets and computers. The company offers MachFU, a device that allows machines to communicate and connects industrial assets to legacy systems and cloud platforms, as well as Mach-IT, which enables multiple pieces of equipment to communicate directly with information processing systems. Its platform provides edge-to-cloud connectivity through secure gateways and integrated monitoring solutions for methane detection and machine health tracking, delivering real-time insights and predictive maintenance that reduce downtime and operating costs.

NewConnect

Venture Round in 2017
NewConnect LLC, established in 2011, specializes in fixed wireless broadband services within the Washington, D.C. Metro market. The company caters to enterprise businesses, non-profits, associations, and government agencies, offering high-speed Internet access via dedicated Internet access, Ethernet private line, wireless fiber, and multi-ISP network solutions. Its proprietary next-generation network is designed to overcome underground telecom infrastructure challenges, delivering swift installations and reliable cloud connectivity. NewConnect positions itself as an alternative to traditional phone and cable companies, focusing on providing superior technology and customer service for commercial buildings and organizations in the region.

Bright Greens

Seed Round in 2017
Bright Greens, Inc. is a company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the production of blender-free, plant-based frozen smoothies. Established in 2017, Bright Greens offers a variety of flavors, including blueberry, wintergreen, peaches, and pineapple. The company markets its innovative smoothie cubes, which can be easily mixed with water, allowing consumers to create nutritious green smoothies without the need for a blender. Through its focus on convenience and health, Bright Greens aims to provide accessible smoothie options that cater to the growing demand for plant-based dietary products.

PFP Cybersecurity

Series A in 2017
PFP offers a cloud-based platform for detecting implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. It constantly monitors power behavior of devices and IoT, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and triggers alerts or remediation upon detection of malicious activity.

Huntress

Seed Round in 2017
Huntress is a cybersecurity provider for small and mid-sized businesses and the managed service providers that support them. It offers a managed security platform and a 24/7 Security Operations Center, delivering technology, services, education, and expertise to protect critical assets from cyber threats. The platform combines automated detection with human threat hunting to uncover and stop threats that bypass preventive tools, including ransomware and persistent footholds. Founded in 2015 by former NSA operators, Huntress serves thousands of partners and more than 100,000 organizations, protecting millions of endpoints.

Dark Cubed

Seed Round in 2017
Dark Cubed brings security to the more than 99% of companies that do not have the resources to implement security today. Our SaaS solution augments existing firewalls to provide enterprise-grade security capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity of other solutions. We partner with MSPs and service providers to secure their customer base, increase revenue, and capture new customers.

NS8

Seed Round in 2017
NS8 Inc. is a fraud prevention and user experience protection company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help online businesses minimize risk. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Miami Beach and Amsterdam, NS8 utilizes machine learning, behavioral analytics, and real-time scoring to provide actionable insights into transaction quality and trustworthiness. Its platform enables users to monitor and analyze potential fraud, detect bot activity, and segment hidden sessions, thereby enhancing understanding of effective traffic sources. The technology allows businesses to automate their fraud management workflows, tailoring them to specific needs, while also providing consumer metrics for personalized content and sales techniques. In October 2020, NS8 filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Atomicorp

Seed Round in 2016
Atomicorp Ltd. is a cybersecurity company established in 2007 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. As a subsidiary of Prometheus Global, Inc., Atomicorp specializes in developing security solutions tailored for cloud, virtual, shared, and dedicated web hosting environments. Their flagship product, Atomic Secured Linux, addresses a wide range of security issues, including site defacement, web application vulnerabilities, and various forms of cyberattacks such as SQL injections and denial of service attacks. The company also provides the Atomicorp GotRoot ModSecurity Rules, enabling users to create web application firewalls. Additionally, Atomicorp offers a repository of security signatures and countermeasures against various threats, ensuring compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS. With a focus on innovation, Atomicorp has pioneered techniques such as "Just in Time" patching, which allows users to secure applications without waiting for official vendor patches. The company serves a diverse clientele, including commercial enterprises and government agencies, and sells its products online.

N5 Sensors

Pre Seed Round in 2016
N5 Sensors, Inc. is a technology company based in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced sensors for multi-room and personal monitoring applications. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating chemical sensor technology capable of detecting harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, as well as other lesser-known environmental hazards. N5 Sensors employs fabrication processes typically used for silicon computer chips, resulting in small, accurate devices that can simultaneously detect multiple gases. These sensors are integrated into a cloud-connected ecosystem, enabling industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel to assess environmental dangers in real-time using their smartphones, thereby enhancing safety and awareness in potentially hazardous situations.

AmpliFund

Series A in 2016
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.

NS8

Convertible Note in 2016
NS8 Inc. is a fraud prevention and user experience protection company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help online businesses minimize risk. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Miami Beach and Amsterdam, NS8 utilizes machine learning, behavioral analytics, and real-time scoring to provide actionable insights into transaction quality and trustworthiness. Its platform enables users to monitor and analyze potential fraud, detect bot activity, and segment hidden sessions, thereby enhancing understanding of effective traffic sources. The technology allows businesses to automate their fraud management workflows, tailoring them to specific needs, while also providing consumer metrics for personalized content and sales techniques. In October 2020, NS8 filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

ThreatQuotient

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

Cybrary

Seed Round in 2016
Cybrary Inc. is a leading provider of online training services focused on information technology and cybersecurity, catering to a diverse audience that includes beginners, experienced professionals, and families. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, Cybrary offers a comprehensive range of courses in systems and network administration, project management, and various cybersecurity disciplines, such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, and malware analysis. The platform features instructional content, interactive labs, exam study guides, and enterprise training solutions, enabling organizations to enhance their employees' skills. Additionally, Cybrary collaborates with a community of instructors, industry experts, and cybersecurity firms to deliver relevant and high-quality learning materials. Its offerings include a "Teams" product for managing corporate training and providing practical challenges and skill assessments. Cybrary aims to serve unserved and underserved populations, helping individuals gain the necessary skills to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.

MixMode

Series A in 2016
MixMode, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in network visibility and predictive threat detection solutions. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in San Diego, the company offers a patented platform that uses artificial intelligence to detect both known and unknown threats in real time. This self-supervised learning platform is designed for seamless deployment, adapting to the specific dynamics of individual networks without the need for manual rules or training. MixMode’s technology enhances the efficiency of security operations center (SOC) teams by providing autonomous threat detection and enabling comprehensive network monitoring and incident response. The platform is trusted by large enterprises across various sectors, including financial services, commercial enterprises, critical infrastructure, and government, to protect their essential assets. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as PacketSled, MixMode continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, delivering significant business outcomes in a short timeframe.

Avizia

Series A in 2016
Avizia is a provider of telehealth and remote conferencing solutions designed to facilitate comprehensive telehealth programs within healthcare systems. The company focuses on enhancing collaborative care by connecting medical professionals across distances through its innovative telemedicine platform. Avizia’s end-to-end solution encompasses telemedicine devices, workflow management software, and integration with electronic health records, alongside a variety of peripherals such as digital stethoscopes and examination cameras. This platform allows healthcare providers to conduct remote medical consultations and training sessions, simulating an in-person experience. By leveraging advanced video technology, Avizia enables real-time, high-definition video collaboration among patients and healthcare professionals, thereby streamlining care coordination and expanding access to medical expertise.

Vagabond Vending

Series A in 2016
Vagabond provides a mobile-focused vending management software service designed to enhance the retail experience for consumers and operators alike. The company offers a cloud-based platform that includes both web and mobile applications, allowing vending businesses to interact with their machines in real-time. This is facilitated through their Insight telemetry hardware, which provides live views of all vending operations. Users can manage their vending machines using their own devices, such as those running on Apple, Android, or Kindle, thereby eliminating the need for specialized handheld devices. Vagabond's user-friendly mobile app and web interface cater to operators who may not be technologically inclined, enabling them to efficiently oversee their vending operations and foster direct relationships between brands, retailers, and consumers.

Trip Tribe

Seed Round in 2016
Trip Tribe is a community-based platform founded in 2013 by Dave and Meg Aidekman, based in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in facilitating yoga and fitness retreats, allowing travelers to connect and travel together across various regions, including Latin America, Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Africa. Trip Tribe offers wellness retreat services to individuals, wellness professionals, and organizations, providing options for group travel and accommodating professionals who teach these retreats. Through its platform, Trip Tribe enhances the travel experience by promoting wellness-focused accommodations and tours, ensuring clients and their guests receive exceptional retreat experiences.

StreamLink Software

Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Shevirah

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2015, Shevirah specializes in designing and developing mobile security testing software. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company focuses on expanding corporate testing and monitoring to mobility devices, ensuring security policies are in place, applications protect data effectively, and users practice good security hygiene.

AxonAI(ConvergentAi)

Seed Round in 2016
Inspired by natural self-organizing systems like ant colonies and bee hives, we engineer intelligent products for major markets. Our products include big data analysis tools, UAV and sensor asset command and control software, threat modeling applications, and behavioral prediction models.

Interfolio

Series A in 2016
Interfolio, Inc. is a provider of an advanced online platform focused on higher education credential management and decision-making services for academic institutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive Faculty Information System that supports the entire lifecycle of faculty work, including hiring, annual reviews, and scholarly data management. Interfolio's platform enables users to collect, organize, and review candidate materials, while also assisting in faculty search and tenure reviews. Its Dossier feature allows scholars to manage their academic documents and confidential recommendations effectively. By transitioning academic processes from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, Interfolio aims to enhance productivity and reduce costs for colleges and universities. The company serves a diverse array of organizations, including notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Brown, and Stanford, establishing itself as a leader in faculty-first technology within the higher education sector.

PFP Cybersecurity

Series A in 2015
PFP offers a cloud-based platform for detecting implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. It constantly monitors power behavior of devices and IoT, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and triggers alerts or remediation upon detection of malicious activity.

ThreatQuotient

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

Blue Triangle

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011, Blue Triangle empowers digital teams with real-time analytics to monitor website performance, security vulnerabilities, and third-party tags. Its platform enables Fortune 500 companies like The Home Depot and Marriott to identify and resolve issues impacting revenue, making it a Gartner 'Cool Vendor' in 2017.

Urgently

Series A in 2015
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Link Labs

Series A in 2015
Link Labs is a provider of an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) platform focused on tagging, locating, and monitoring equipment, supplies, and assets across various sectors, including construction, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. Founded in 2014 by engineers from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, the company is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and holds over 20 patents for its technological innovations. Link Labs is recognized for its flagship product, AirFinder, which allows for easy and effective asset management by integrating advanced intelligent radio-frequency identification and low-power IoT network technologies. This platform enables businesses to monitor and manage their assets in real-time, delivering both affordability and high performance while handling billions of IoT events each month.

Immuta

Seed Round in 2015
Immuta, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in providing organizations with a platform for managing data privacy, security, and access control. The Immuta Data Security Platform enables users to discover and classify sensitive data, implement access control policies, and monitor data usage without the need for coding. This automated data governance solution supports self-service access to data while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Immuta is utilized by a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, to facilitate cloud migration and secure collaboration. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Columbus, Ohio, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.

ThreatQuotient

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2013, ThreatQuotient develops a threat intelligence platform that centralizes management of external sources with internal security solutions. Its platform integrates with various tools for contextual intelligence and automates processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

SocialToaster

Convertible Note in 2015
SocialToaster, Inc. operates an enterprise-level fan engagement platform that leverages social media to amplify a brand's messaging. Founded in 2009 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company provides a custom web-based application that enables users to identify, recruit, and activate their most passionate supporters. This platform allows brands to engage their fans authentically and reach new audiences through third-party endorsements. By empowering super fans to easily share content across their social networks, SocialToaster enhances fan advocacy and loyalty. The platform includes tools for managing social media campaigns, marketing emails, contests, and gamification, all supported by real-time reporting to assess campaign effectiveness and highlight top influencers.

Senseware

Seed Round in 2015
Senseware, Inc. is a company that develops a facility monitoring and controls platform tailored for the commercial and industrial building market. Founded in 2013 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, Senseware utilizes a modular, plug-and-play wireless sensor system to monitor various mechanical, electrical, environmental, and plumbing systems in real-time. This technology promotes energy efficiency and sustainability by providing building managers and energy consultants with actionable insights through a comprehensive dashboard. The platform includes both hardware and software components that facilitate applications such as energy management, HVAC control, equipment-level asset management, and facility optimization. By enabling the easy connection of new assets and offering a scalable solution, Senseware empowers asset owners and operators to reduce operating costs, achieve sustainability goals, and enhance the overall comfort and productivity of occupants.

Avizia

Convertible Note in 2015
Avizia is a provider of telehealth and remote conferencing solutions designed to facilitate comprehensive telehealth programs within healthcare systems. The company focuses on enhancing collaborative care by connecting medical professionals across distances through its innovative telemedicine platform. Avizia’s end-to-end solution encompasses telemedicine devices, workflow management software, and integration with electronic health records, alongside a variety of peripherals such as digital stethoscopes and examination cameras. This platform allows healthcare providers to conduct remote medical consultations and training sessions, simulating an in-person experience. By leveraging advanced video technology, Avizia enables real-time, high-definition video collaboration among patients and healthcare professionals, thereby streamlining care coordination and expanding access to medical expertise.

Blue Triangle

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2011, Blue Triangle empowers digital teams with real-time analytics to monitor website performance, security vulnerabilities, and third-party tags. Its platform enables Fortune 500 companies like The Home Depot and Marriott to identify and resolve issues impacting revenue, making it a Gartner 'Cool Vendor' in 2017.

Trip Tribe

Seed Round in 2014
Trip Tribe is a community-based platform founded in 2013 by Dave and Meg Aidekman, based in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in facilitating yoga and fitness retreats, allowing travelers to connect and travel together across various regions, including Latin America, Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Africa. Trip Tribe offers wellness retreat services to individuals, wellness professionals, and organizations, providing options for group travel and accommodating professionals who teach these retreats. Through its platform, Trip Tribe enhances the travel experience by promoting wellness-focused accommodations and tours, ensuring clients and their guests receive exceptional retreat experiences.

Urgently

Convertible Note in 2014
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Avizia

Seed Round in 2014
Avizia is a provider of telehealth and remote conferencing solutions designed to facilitate comprehensive telehealth programs within healthcare systems. The company focuses on enhancing collaborative care by connecting medical professionals across distances through its innovative telemedicine platform. Avizia’s end-to-end solution encompasses telemedicine devices, workflow management software, and integration with electronic health records, alongside a variety of peripherals such as digital stethoscopes and examination cameras. This platform allows healthcare providers to conduct remote medical consultations and training sessions, simulating an in-person experience. By leveraging advanced video technology, Avizia enables real-time, high-definition video collaboration among patients and healthcare professionals, thereby streamlining care coordination and expanding access to medical expertise.

ID.me

Series A in 2014
ID.me provides secure identity verification solutions for individuals and businesses across various sectors. It offers services such as identity proofing, authentication, multi-factor authentication, document verification, compliance monitoring, and group affiliation verification. ID.me's platform enables users to prove their identity securely online, access benefits and services, and avail discounts.

AmpliFund

Series A in 2014
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.

StreamLink Software

Series A in 2014
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

3CLogic

Series B in 2014
3CLogic is a cloud-based contact center solutions provider that enables organizations to manage internal and external communications and customer engagements through interactive voice response and multi-channel automatic call distribution for call routing and a predictive dialer. The platform supports inbound, outbound, and blended interactions across industries such as finance, real estate, insurance, e-commerce, healthcare, and education. It integrates with cloud-based customer relationship management and data platforms to extend CRM capabilities, enabling scalable features like self-service experiences, live and virtual agent interactions, and conversational analytics. 3CLogic offers flexible deployment options, from simple connectors between legacy telephony and cloud CRM to hybrid or full cloud deployments, designed to improve operational efficiency and customer service management through automation, consolidated reporting, and analytics.

Citelighter

Seed Round in 2014
Citelighter is a web-based academic research tool designed to streamline the research and paper writing process. It enables users to efficiently find and capture unique facts from online sources, while also automating the citation generation and bibliography creation. The platform offers features that assist in developing project outlines and aggregating personalized content, enhancing the overall quality of written work. Citelighter's fact-recommendation system indexes captured information, providing users with relevant suggestions to improve their research efforts. By leveraging a community of students, Citelighter enhances its database of valuable content, allowing users to conduct research more effectively.

LATISTA

Venture Round in 2013
LATISTA is a developer of mobile-enabled technology tailored for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing collaboration between field personnel and office staff. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates construction quality control and field management, thereby streamlining crucial workflows such as quality management, punch lists, safety, and electronic commissioning. LATISTA's solutions aim to reduce costly rework, delays, and paperwork, ultimately improving project efficiency. By enabling clients to manage project-specific plans and drawings effectively, LATISTA empowers construction firms to take control of their project costs and enhance operational performance.

Interfolio

Seed Round in 2013
Interfolio, Inc. is a provider of an advanced online platform focused on higher education credential management and decision-making services for academic institutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive Faculty Information System that supports the entire lifecycle of faculty work, including hiring, annual reviews, and scholarly data management. Interfolio's platform enables users to collect, organize, and review candidate materials, while also assisting in faculty search and tenure reviews. Its Dossier feature allows scholars to manage their academic documents and confidential recommendations effectively. By transitioning academic processes from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, Interfolio aims to enhance productivity and reduce costs for colleges and universities. The company serves a diverse array of organizations, including notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Brown, and Stanford, establishing itself as a leader in faculty-first technology within the higher education sector.

PathSensors

Debt Financing in 2013
PathSensors, Inc. is a biotechnology and environmental testing company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, it specializes in high-speed and high-sensitivity detection solutions for pathogens and biological threats, catering to both government and commercial sectors. The company offers several systems, including BioFlash-E, which combines biological aerosol sample collection with near real-time detection capabilities; Zephyr, designed for sensitive identification of biological threats from various surfaces and liquids; and PathSensors Navigator, which automates high-volume sample analysis. Their biosensors can identify a range of pathogens, including Salmonella, Bacillus anthracis, and Ricin toxin. PathSensors' technologies find applications in areas such as biosecurity, food safety, environmental monitoring, and public health. The company operates as a subsidiary of Smiths Detection Inc.

ID.me

Convertible Note in 2013
ID.me provides secure identity verification solutions for individuals and businesses across various sectors. It offers services such as identity proofing, authentication, multi-factor authentication, document verification, compliance monitoring, and group affiliation verification. ID.me's platform enables users to prove their identity securely online, access benefits and services, and avail discounts.

PathSensors

Convertible Note in 2012
PathSensors, Inc. is a biotechnology and environmental testing company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, it specializes in high-speed and high-sensitivity detection solutions for pathogens and biological threats, catering to both government and commercial sectors. The company offers several systems, including BioFlash-E, which combines biological aerosol sample collection with near real-time detection capabilities; Zephyr, designed for sensitive identification of biological threats from various surfaces and liquids; and PathSensors Navigator, which automates high-volume sample analysis. Their biosensors can identify a range of pathogens, including Salmonella, Bacillus anthracis, and Ricin toxin. PathSensors' technologies find applications in areas such as biosecurity, food safety, environmental monitoring, and public health. The company operates as a subsidiary of Smiths Detection Inc.

SocialToaster

Series A in 2012
SocialToaster, Inc. operates an enterprise-level fan engagement platform that leverages social media to amplify a brand's messaging. Founded in 2009 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company provides a custom web-based application that enables users to identify, recruit, and activate their most passionate supporters. This platform allows brands to engage their fans authentically and reach new audiences through third-party endorsements. By empowering super fans to easily share content across their social networks, SocialToaster enhances fan advocacy and loyalty. The platform includes tools for managing social media campaigns, marketing emails, contests, and gamification, all supported by real-time reporting to assess campaign effectiveness and highlight top influencers.
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