Blue Chip Venture

Blue Chip Venture Company, Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices across the United States. Established in 1990, the firm specializes in investing in start-ups and early-stage companies, primarily focusing on technology-enabled businesses within the digital media and big data sectors. Blue Chip Venture targets industries such as media and marketing, digital marketing, healthcare, education services, and telecommunications. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $6 million per company, often preferring to lead investment rounds and secure a seat on the Board of Directors. It usually engages with companies that have at least $2 million in annualized revenues but are not yet profitable, aiming for exits within two years. Blue Chip Venture also participates in secondary direct investments and bridge financing, reinforcing the balance sheets of privately-owned companies. The firm primarily focuses its investment efforts in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States, particularly New York.

Kiley, Richard L.

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AKRU

Seed Round in 2022
AKRU is a commercial real estate investment platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate fractional ownership of real estate assets. By offering security tokens, the platform allows investors to participate with a minimum investment of $1,000. This innovative approach not only enhances accessibility but also significantly shortens the transaction cycle, enabling instant recording of transactions on an immutable ledger. This feature fosters trust among investors and provides them with greater control and liquidity over their investments. Since its beta launch in October 2020, AKRU has successfully secured 14 assets and attracted over 50 investors. The platform was relaunched in March 2021 as a prominent sponsor for the Security Token Summit, further establishing its presence in the industry. AKRU has garnered attention from various major publications, highlighting its role in modernizing real estate investment.

Orca Bio

Series D in 2020
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on providing curative treatments for patients suffering from malignant and autoimmune diseases. The company has developed proprietary technologies aimed at replacing diseased blood and immune systems with healthy cells. Orca Bio specializes in the research and development of innovative cell therapies that enhance the effectiveness of bone marrow transplants, creating a life-saving platform for various medical conditions. With a team of leading experts and technologists, Orca Bio is committed to advancing its pipeline of therapies to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare practices.

FC Cincinnati

Venture Round in 2015
FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that competes in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference. Founded in 2015 by Carl Henry Lindner III and Jeff Berding, the club has established itself as a significant presence in the region's sports landscape. FC Cincinnati enhances the fan experience by providing a mobile application that offers detailed statistics, team ratings, fixtures, and player information all in one platform. The club has also entered into a multiyear partnership with First Financial Bank, which serves as its exclusive banking and financial services partner.

Bidtellect

Series B in 2015
Bidtellect, Inc. operates a digital advertising platform that focuses on delivering sponsored and native content to third-party websites and applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Bidtellect provides a paid content distribution platform that allows marketers to run native advertising campaigns across various formats and devices, including text, images, and video. The platform is designed to help companies, agencies, and brands connect with consumers through effective storytelling and context-first optimization. Bidtellect emphasizes high-quality programmatic solutions and cookie-free strategies to enhance marketing effectiveness. As of May 2015, the company functions as a subsidiary of Flippa, L.L.C.

Linkable Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Linkable Networks offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to reward and engage consumers while enhancing their shopping experience. Utilizing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, the platform converts various forms of advertising—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers linked to consumers' credit or debit cards. This capability allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. The platform serves loyalty companies by enabling them to effectively track consumer spending and provide rewards, thus fostering customer retention and engagement in the retail environment.

Chiasma

Series E in 2015
Chiasma, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Needham, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing oral medications for rare and serious chronic diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Transient Permeability Enhancer technology, Chiasma aims to transform injectable drugs into oral formulations, enhancing their absorption and potentially enabling new therapeutic indications. The company is currently focused on MYCAPSSA, an oral octreotide capsule designed for adult patients with acromegaly, a condition characterized by excessive growth hormone production. MYCAPSSA is undergoing Phase III clinical trials in the United States and is also in the process of seeking regulatory approval in the European Union. Founded in 2001, Chiasma is dedicated to improving treatment options for patients with debilitating conditions through innovative drug delivery methods.

Adelphic

Series B in 2014
Adelphic, Inc. is a company that specializes in a programmatic advertising platform designed to connect brands with audiences across multiple channels. Established in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Adelphic offers a user-friendly campaign management portal that enables non-technical users to plan, create, launch, and optimize their advertising campaigns. Its platform features an Audience Cube tool, which captures large volumes of data to create custom audience segments and insights, and includes predictive performance engine solutions. The technology is fully real-time bidding (RTB) enabled, allowing access to a wide range of inventory providers, thus facilitating meaningful consumer engagements across various devices and formats. Adelphic primarily serves agencies, brands, and large media buyers, and has been operating as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc. since early 2017.

Core2 Group

Series A in 2014
Core2 Group is a business service company that offers early insights on the country, sector, business, and brand performance. Its customers and partners are capitalizing on this time advantage to maximize returns and minimize risk. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mclean, Virginia.

Sedona Systems

Series A in 2014
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.

UberMedia

Venture Round in 2014
UberMedia’s diverse suite of products process billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to understand and influence modern consumers with the most accurate business decision science. Targeted mobile advertising campaigns reach beyond generic visibility to solve real-world business objectives, including customer conquests, improved in-store visits, and increased sales. UberMedia delivers dynamic advertising solutions for Fortune 500 companies across retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets. Recognized as a pioneer in targeted mobile advertising, UberMedia was listed as Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies” and The Wall Street Journal’s Top “50 Startups.” UberMedia is headquartered in Pasadena, CA as a network company of Idealab, a world-renowned operator of leading technology businesses. For more information, visit www.ubermedia.com.

Kinetic Social

Series B in 2014
Kinetic Social, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in social data and marketing solutions for advertisers across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. The company offers a range of services aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of social advertising campaigns. Its Kinetic Social Platform facilitates the execution of digital campaigns by connecting various elements essential for agency operations. The Kinetic Compass serves as a campaign creative optimization tool, analyzing brand presence and scoring content based on performance indicators and sentiment analysis. Additionally, Kinetic provides the Trend Tracker Database for cultural and trend mapping, a SaaS Platform for campaign creation and reporting, and the Kinetic Optimization Engine, which combines diverse data sources to refine social targeting. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Kinetic Social collaborates with a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, across sectors such as automotive, travel, consumer packaged goods, retail, finance, education, entertainment, and quick-service restaurants.

Genesis Media

Series B in 2014
Genesis Media LLC is a data analytics company that specializes in enhancing video advertising through a predictive analytics platform tailored for publishers, global agencies, and brands. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Detroit, Genesis Media offers solutions like G·A·P, which enables publishers and advertisers to manage and monetize their inventory effectively. The company also features Page Attention Rank, an analytics tool designed to ensure that advertisements reach consumers in optimal contexts. By leveraging proprietary attention data, Genesis Media optimizes video advertising opportunities, directing resources to the most engaging content and formats in real-time. Initially known as AdGenesis LLC, the company rebranded in 2011 and now operates as a subsidiary of TVGenesis LLC.

Kinetic Social

Series A in 2013
Kinetic Social, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in social data and marketing solutions for advertisers across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. The company offers a range of services aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of social advertising campaigns. Its Kinetic Social Platform facilitates the execution of digital campaigns by connecting various elements essential for agency operations. The Kinetic Compass serves as a campaign creative optimization tool, analyzing brand presence and scoring content based on performance indicators and sentiment analysis. Additionally, Kinetic provides the Trend Tracker Database for cultural and trend mapping, a SaaS Platform for campaign creation and reporting, and the Kinetic Optimization Engine, which combines diverse data sources to refine social targeting. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Kinetic Social collaborates with a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, across sectors such as automotive, travel, consumer packaged goods, retail, finance, education, entertainment, and quick-service restaurants.

SoMoLend

Seed Round in 2013
SoMoLend is a web-based technology that allows small businesses to raise debt financing from friends, family, customers, neighors and local banks. SoMoLend is the first of its kind in many ways as a fully transparent portal that allows investors to look into the eyes of business borrowers in their own neighborhood before making any lending decisions. With SoMo, individuals, banks, local governments, business associations, chambers of commerce and municipalities can invest in small businesses by use of a safe, secure, easy-to-use platform. SoMo is designed with the capability of allowing and promoting peer-to-peer lending, by which business borrowers can get loans from friends and family, customers, Twitter followers, Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections. SoMo will launch peer-to-peer lending nationwide in 2013. In 2010 the founder of SoMoLend, Candace Klein, began a micro-lending program matched with a women’s only, training-based program for participants to earn funding for their start-up companies. There were start-ups that were not able to attain funding through this specific program, and it became apparent that small businesses everywhere needed an advocate. The idea for SoMoLend came from this realization and the desire to assist start-ups that were not able to gain funding through the program. SoMoLend was founded in 2011 to serve small businesses that are not being served by traditional funding. SoMoLend was created on the principal of communities and people helping each other out: people investing in people. We strive as a company to assist local businesses, help entrepreneurs to grow, and allow lenders to invest in the companies and ideas they believe in most. Small businesses create jobs and support local communities, but are struggling to get the support they need; this is where SoMoLend steps in!

Linkable Networks

Series A in 2012
Linkable Networks offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to reward and engage consumers while enhancing their shopping experience. Utilizing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, the platform converts various forms of advertising—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers linked to consumers' credit or debit cards. This capability allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. The platform serves loyalty companies by enabling them to effectively track consumer spending and provide rewards, thus fostering customer retention and engagement in the retail environment.

[x+1]

Series B in 2011
[x+1] is the only marketing technology company recognized as a leader in both the Forrester DMP and DSP Wave Reports. [x+1] Origin Platform is a programmatic marketing hub that empowers the world's best brands to engage audiences in progressively relevant conversations across a full spectrum of paid and owned digital channels. [x+1] Origin Data Management Platform (DMP), powered by the Predictive Optimization Engine (POE™) and a wholly-integrated DSP, blends first and third-party data with predictive decisioning to engage audiences across online display, mobile web, apps, email, site, and other digital channels. This is why the world’s best brands including seven of the top financial services advertisers rely on [x+1] for their programmatic marketing. The company is headquartered in New York City with offices in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan and California. For more information visit www.xplusone.com

XOS Digital

Venture Round in 2010
XOS Technologies, Inc. provides sport-specific software solutions for the sports organizations, sports teams, conferences, leagues, and athletic administrators in Canada and Europe. It offers video editing and data analysis software, as well as audio visual systems at practice facilities, offices, locker rooms, team meeting areas, stadiums, and on the road. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts with an additional office in Lake Mary, Florida.

Scale Computing

Series B in 2010
Scale Computing, Inc. specializes in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions tailored for midsized companies. The company’s flagship product, the HC3 platform, consolidates servers, storage, and virtualization into a single, integrated system that simplifies management and enhances application performance. By leveraging self-healing and automation technologies, HC3 minimizes downtime and reduces the complexities associated with traditional IT infrastructure, such as separate virtualization and disaster recovery software. This approach allows organizations to improve application uptime while lowering overall costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Scale Computing aims to enable clients to focus on application management rather than infrastructure concerns.

Endocyte

Series C in 2010
Endocyte, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing receptor-targeted therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. Headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, the company creates innovative small molecule drug conjugates (SMDCs) and companion imaging agents. Among its key products, Vintafolide is in Phase IIb clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer, while EC1456 and EC1169 are in Phase I trials for advanced solid tumors and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, respectively. Additionally, Endocyte is developing several pre-clinical candidates, including EC2629 for cancer treatment and EC2319 for inflammatory diseases. The company has established collaborations with Purdue Research Foundation and other organizations to advance its pipeline. Founded in 1995, Endocyte operates as a subsidiary of Novartis AG.

Xanodyne

Venture Round in 2009
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that offers developing and commercializing products in women’s healthcare and pain management in the United States.The company was formerly known as Xanodyne Pharmacal, Inc. and changed the name to Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February, 2004. Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Newport, Kentucky.

Union Spring Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals (USP) is a specialty OTC company that licenses, develops and commercializes innovative OTC products for the consumer and healthcare markets. They specialize in finding unique solutions for unmet consumer and healthcare professional needs. They provide focused, disciplined management to optimize products and technologies, and we apply industry-recognized scientific methods, clinical trials and testing methodologies to provide safe, effective products to our customers.

Transactiv

Series A in 2009
Transactiv is a new Cincinnati-based startup dedicated to enabling online commerce for businesses of all sizes. Founded by a team of experienced professionals from SAP, Microsoft, and i2, Transactiv addresses a fundamental need in online commerce to effectively connect millions of products and businesses online.

Scale Computing

Series A in 2009
Scale Computing, Inc. specializes in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions tailored for midsized companies. The company’s flagship product, the HC3 platform, consolidates servers, storage, and virtualization into a single, integrated system that simplifies management and enhances application performance. By leveraging self-healing and automation technologies, HC3 minimizes downtime and reduces the complexities associated with traditional IT infrastructure, such as separate virtualization and disaster recovery software. This approach allows organizations to improve application uptime while lowering overall costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Scale Computing aims to enable clients to focus on application management rather than infrastructure concerns.

JackBe

Series D in 2008
JackBe is the leading provider of Real-Time Operational Intelligence software, the newest segment of Business Intelligence (BI) analytics. JackBe’s platform, Presto, gives companies the real-time tools they need to assess the business impact of changing conditions as they happen. By combining operational metrics from multiple live sources—including other BI systems—into easy-to-use dashboards, JackBe arms decision makers with the data they need to know what's happening now. Organizations that depend on “information in motion” benefit from Presto’s fast assembly, allowing users to create new visualizations from disparate data sources in hours—or even minutes. Users benefit from Presto’s self-service BI approach, granting non-technical users access to data with less dependence on IT. Users benefit from Presto’s social integration, promoting collaboration through sharing dashboards, leveraging others’ work and running apps unchanged in SharePoint, portals and mobile devices. And, Presto offers end-to-end security preserving IT governance and reducing risk. For more information, visit www.jackbe.com.

[x+1]

Series A in 2008
[x+1] is the only marketing technology company recognized as a leader in both the Forrester DMP and DSP Wave Reports. [x+1] Origin Platform is a programmatic marketing hub that empowers the world's best brands to engage audiences in progressively relevant conversations across a full spectrum of paid and owned digital channels. [x+1] Origin Data Management Platform (DMP), powered by the Predictive Optimization Engine (POE™) and a wholly-integrated DSP, blends first and third-party data with predictive decisioning to engage audiences across online display, mobile web, apps, email, site, and other digital channels. This is why the world’s best brands including seven of the top financial services advertisers rely on [x+1] for their programmatic marketing. The company is headquartered in New York City with offices in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan and California. For more information visit www.xplusone.com

NineSigma

Series E in 2008
NineSigma specializes in open innovation services that connect businesses with external resources, including startups, academic institutions, and small to medium enterprises worldwide. The company leverages its extensive global network in science and technology to assist clients in accelerating innovation across various sectors, including private, public, and social domains. By identifying relevant partners and disruptive technologies, NineSigma enables clients to address immediate needs while also preparing for long-term transformation through technological advancements.

JackBe

Series C in 2007
JackBe is the leading provider of Real-Time Operational Intelligence software, the newest segment of Business Intelligence (BI) analytics. JackBe’s platform, Presto, gives companies the real-time tools they need to assess the business impact of changing conditions as they happen. By combining operational metrics from multiple live sources—including other BI systems—into easy-to-use dashboards, JackBe arms decision makers with the data they need to know what's happening now. Organizations that depend on “information in motion” benefit from Presto’s fast assembly, allowing users to create new visualizations from disparate data sources in hours—or even minutes. Users benefit from Presto’s self-service BI approach, granting non-technical users access to data with less dependence on IT. Users benefit from Presto’s social integration, promoting collaboration through sharing dashboards, leveraging others’ work and running apps unchanged in SharePoint, portals and mobile devices. And, Presto offers end-to-end security preserving IT governance and reducing risk. For more information, visit www.jackbe.com.

Xanodyne

Series A in 2007
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that offers developing and commercializing products in women’s healthcare and pain management in the United States.The company was formerly known as Xanodyne Pharmacal, Inc. and changed the name to Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February, 2004. Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Newport, Kentucky.

Alluxa

Venture Round in 2007
Alluxa, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of precision optical thin film interference filters, catering to industries such as telecommunications, biomedical instruments, and laser systems. Established in 2007 and located in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on providing customized coating solutions through advanced automation and proprietary technology. Alluxa employs a patented plasma thin film deposition process, which enables it to meet high-performance requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness for its clients. Formerly known as Sirrus Technology, Inc., Alluxa operates as a subsidiary of Vision Investment LLC.

Endocyte

Series C in 2007
Endocyte, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing receptor-targeted therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. Headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, the company creates innovative small molecule drug conjugates (SMDCs) and companion imaging agents. Among its key products, Vintafolide is in Phase IIb clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer, while EC1456 and EC1169 are in Phase I trials for advanced solid tumors and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, respectively. Additionally, Endocyte is developing several pre-clinical candidates, including EC2629 for cancer treatment and EC2319 for inflammatory diseases. The company has established collaborations with Purdue Research Foundation and other organizations to advance its pipeline. Founded in 1995, Endocyte operates as a subsidiary of Novartis AG.

ShareThis

Series A in 2007
ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.

Endocyte

Venture Round in 2006
Endocyte, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing receptor-targeted therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. Headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, the company creates innovative small molecule drug conjugates (SMDCs) and companion imaging agents. Among its key products, Vintafolide is in Phase IIb clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer, while EC1456 and EC1169 are in Phase I trials for advanced solid tumors and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, respectively. Additionally, Endocyte is developing several pre-clinical candidates, including EC2629 for cancer treatment and EC2319 for inflammatory diseases. The company has established collaborations with Purdue Research Foundation and other organizations to advance its pipeline. Founded in 1995, Endocyte operates as a subsidiary of Novartis AG.

Third Screen Media

Series B in 2006
Third Screen Media is Platform-A's mobile ad-serving platform and network that enables advertising on mobile devices. Its mobile solutions link advertisers, publishers and carriers on a common platform to buy and sell mobile advertising. Offering one of the world's most-respected mobile advertising networks, Third Screen Media offers best-in-class content, including [AOL's](/organization/aol) popular consumer brands and mobile applications; the largest availability of carrier on-deck mobile inventory; and a mobile network of more than 100 premium publishers representing 200+ sites. Customers and partners, including many of the world's largest marketers, agencies and media companies, rely on Third Screen Media's products and services to manage and optimize their mobile advertising campaigns.

JackBe

Series B in 2006
JackBe is the leading provider of Real-Time Operational Intelligence software, the newest segment of Business Intelligence (BI) analytics. JackBe’s platform, Presto, gives companies the real-time tools they need to assess the business impact of changing conditions as they happen. By combining operational metrics from multiple live sources—including other BI systems—into easy-to-use dashboards, JackBe arms decision makers with the data they need to know what's happening now. Organizations that depend on “information in motion” benefit from Presto’s fast assembly, allowing users to create new visualizations from disparate data sources in hours—or even minutes. Users benefit from Presto’s self-service BI approach, granting non-technical users access to data with less dependence on IT. Users benefit from Presto’s social integration, promoting collaboration through sharing dashboards, leveraging others’ work and running apps unchanged in SharePoint, portals and mobile devices. And, Presto offers end-to-end security preserving IT governance and reducing risk. For more information, visit www.jackbe.com.

Third Screen Media

Series A in 2005
Third Screen Media is Platform-A's mobile ad-serving platform and network that enables advertising on mobile devices. Its mobile solutions link advertisers, publishers and carriers on a common platform to buy and sell mobile advertising. Offering one of the world's most-respected mobile advertising networks, Third Screen Media offers best-in-class content, including [AOL's](/organization/aol) popular consumer brands and mobile applications; the largest availability of carrier on-deck mobile inventory; and a mobile network of more than 100 premium publishers representing 200+ sites. Customers and partners, including many of the world's largest marketers, agencies and media companies, rely on Third Screen Media's products and services to manage and optimize their mobile advertising campaigns.

XOS Digital

Series B in 2005
XOS Technologies, Inc. provides sport-specific software solutions for the sports organizations, sports teams, conferences, leagues, and athletic administrators in Canada and Europe. It offers video editing and data analysis software, as well as audio visual systems at practice facilities, offices, locker rooms, team meeting areas, stadiums, and on the road. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts with an additional office in Lake Mary, Florida.

Renal Solutions

Series B in 2005
Renal Solutions is a company based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of dialysis products and services. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Fresenius Medical Care in 2007, the company focuses on creating integrated medical devices for sorbent hemodialysis treatment. These devices provide a clinical care model tailored for patients with chronic and acute kidney failure, allowing healthcare practitioners to offer flexible and convenient treatment options. Renal Solutions aims to enhance renal care through innovative sorbent-based dialysis technologies.

Imaginova

Series B in 2005
Imaginova is a prominent digital media and commerce company that engages audiences with a focus on space, science, and technological innovation. Established in 1999 and headquartered in New York City, Imaginova operates a network of websites, including Livescience.com, Space.com, and Newsarama.com, which attract over 10 million unique visitors monthly. The company is dedicated to producing award-winning original content that is both informative and entertaining, catering to the intellectually curious. In addition to its media operations, Imaginova's commerce arm offers a range of innovative consumer optics and science-themed products directly to consumers through its website, Orion.com. With a management team experienced in multimedia content and commerce, Imaginova serves diverse markets including consumer, education, and professional sectors, and maintains offices in California, Virginia, Toronto, and Paris.

Aprimo

Venture Round in 2005
Aprimo LLC specializes in cloud-based integrated marketing management software solutions that enhance marketing efficiency and effectiveness. The company offers a variety of products, including Aprimo Enterprise, which aligns marketing efforts across the value chain, and Aprimo Professional, a resource management solution that oversees planning, finance, production, and project management. Other offerings include Aprimo Agency for workflow management, Aprimo Service to Sales for inbound marketing engagement, and the Digital Messaging Center for managing cross-channel communications. Additionally, Aprimo provides Digital Asset Management software to help marketers reduce costs while supporting business growth. Serving diverse industries such as financial services, retail, and technology, Aprimo aims to empower organizations to optimize brand experiences and streamline content operations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company has expanded its presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Trilogy Health Services

Private Equity Round in 2004
Trilogy Health Services is a provider of health and hospitality services for seniors, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. The company offers a range of services, including assisted living, personal care, memory care, nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, adult day services, and independent living. By delivering therapeutic and medical services, Trilogy aims to foster independence among its residents, supporting them in achieving their personal goals and desired outcomes.

Digital 5

Venture Round in 2004
Digital 5 is a software provider based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, specializing in solutions for streaming multimedia content. The company develops software and system intellectual property that facilitates both wireless and wired sharing of content among networked consumer electronics. Its flagship product, Media Server, is a PC-based application designed to aggregate, manage, play back, and stream various digital entertainment files—such as audio, video, and photos—from a personal computer to UPnP-connected media devices within a connected home environment.

Inspiris

Series D in 2004
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan can help you find a Medicaid or Medicare plan that best fits your needs. Find benefits, eligibility & detailed plan information.

Marketwired

Series D in 2003
Marketwired is a social communications company that specializes in press release distribution, social media monitoring, and integrated marketing communications. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Marketwired offers solutions designed for a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to start-ups. Its services include news distribution, newsroom hosting, and reporting, which facilitate public relations and investor relationship management. The company plays a significant role in influencing discussions in newsrooms, corporate settings, and social media, thereby helping organizations shape public opinion and consumer behavior. Marketwired is majority-owned by OMERS Private Equity, which manages substantial investments.

ProfitLogic

Series C in 2003
ProfitLogic specializes in developing and marketing retail profit optimization software solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools aimed at enhancing profitability across various retail sectors. Its offerings include software for price optimization, inventory planning, assortment and allocation, in-season inventory management, promotions, and performance assessment. These applications assist retailers in making informed decisions regarding allocation, planning, and pricing to maximize their financial outcomes. Founded in 1983 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ProfitLogic was previously known as Technology Strategy, Inc.

Atomic Dog Publishing

Series C in 2003
The Atomic Dog website and brand will be discontinued as of 9/1/2015. As a result they are no longer taking requests for Atomic Dog products and online textbooks will not available after that date. They thank you for your patronage and encourage you to review other Cengage Learning products.

Space Holding

Series A in 2003
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Bluespring

Series B in 2003
Bluespring specializes in business process management software that enhances the functionality of Microsoft SharePoint, enabling organizations to optimize their workflows. The company's offerings include tools such as Lean View, Process View, a BPM Suite, and SharePoint Visual Search, all aimed at delivering critical business information. Additionally, Bluespring provides rapid process assessment solutions, which help organizations gain insights into their current business processes and create actionable roadmaps for achieving specific objectives. By delivering quantitative data, Bluespring enables organizations to make informed decisions regarding process improvements, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

LifeHarbor

Series A in 2003
LifeHarbor develops wealth management software solutions tailored for the financial industry, focusing on portfolio manufacturing technology for financial institutions and wealth management firms. Its flagship product, the Private Portfolio Manager, emphasizes risk management and tax optimization for various account types, including separately managed and unified managed accounts. Founded in 1998 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, LifeHarbor was acquired by Vestmark in July 2004. The company is dedicated to enhancing investment account management through innovative software solutions.

AD PathLabs

Series C in 2003
AD PathLabs is a provider of infrastructure and technical services to the anatomic pathology community. Its customers include community pathologists, hospitals, physician offices and outpatient centers.

Renal Solutions

Series A in 2002
Renal Solutions is a company based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of dialysis products and services. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Fresenius Medical Care in 2007, the company focuses on creating integrated medical devices for sorbent hemodialysis treatment. These devices provide a clinical care model tailored for patients with chronic and acute kidney failure, allowing healthcare practitioners to offer flexible and convenient treatment options. Renal Solutions aims to enhance renal care through innovative sorbent-based dialysis technologies.

PartnerGate

Venture Round in 2002
PartnerGate specializes in domain management, development and programming.

Marketwired

Venture Round in 2001
Marketwired is a social communications company that specializes in press release distribution, social media monitoring, and integrated marketing communications. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Marketwired offers solutions designed for a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to start-ups. Its services include news distribution, newsroom hosting, and reporting, which facilitate public relations and investor relationship management. The company plays a significant role in influencing discussions in newsrooms, corporate settings, and social media, thereby helping organizations shape public opinion and consumer behavior. Marketwired is majority-owned by OMERS Private Equity, which manages substantial investments.

MyPrimeTime

Venture Round in 2001
MyPrimeTime, Inc. is a media company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on creating and distributing diverse content aimed at adults. Established in 1999, the company offers various services including television and radio programming that addresses topics such as family, finance, health, work, and leisure. MyPrimeTime also provides digital content and tools, interactive TV experiences, email newsletters, and e-commerce solutions. In addition to media production, it aggregates a network of authors, speakers, and consultants who offer guidance on personal development. The company serves both media and technology firms as well as marketers, and features an online platform that allows users to tailor their self-improvement journeys. With a target demographic of adults aged 35 to 54, MyPrimeTime aims to empower individuals to navigate significant life events and enhance their overall well-being.

Intradiem

Series B in 2001
Intradiem, Inc. specializes in intraday automation solutions for multi-channel contact centers, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. Founded in 1995 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company provides a comprehensive SaaS-based platform that automates real-time management processes for frontline workforces, including contact centers, back offices, and retail environments. Its offerings include task management, real-time adherence, intraday staffing, and channel balancing, among others. Intradiem's patented AI-powered technology processes large volumes of data in real time, enabling organizations to adapt swiftly to changing conditions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare, and its solutions are utilized by over 250,000 frontline workers daily. Additionally, Intradiem offers implementation, training, consulting, and customer support services to ensure successful integration and ongoing performance.

Advertising.com

Venture Round in 2000
Advertising.com, now a part of ONE by AOL, enables marketers to reach consumers via programmatic buying and performance-driven campaigns. AOL Platforms enables the world's top marketers and media brands to reach consumers across desktop, mobile, tablet and TVs through premium experiences, programmatic buying and performance-driven campaigns. It is the global partner of choice for leading publishers, advertisers and agencies seeking to maximize the value of their brands online. For more information, please visit www.onebyaol.com, or follow AOL Platforms on Twitter @AOLPlatforms, Facebook at facebook.com/aolplatforms and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/organization/aolplatforms.

Advertising.com

Venture Round in 2000
ADTECH, now a part of ONE by AOL, offers an integrated ad serving platform, enabling advertisers to measure, manage and serve campaigns. AOL Platforms enables the world's top marketers and media brands to reach consumers across desktop, mobile and TV through premium experiences, programmatic buying and performance-driven campaigns. It is the global partner of choice for leading publishers, advertisers and agencies seeking to maximize the value of their brands online. For more information, please visit www.onebyaol.com, or follow AOL Platforms on Twitter @AOLPlatforms, Facebook at facebook.com/aolplatforms and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/organization/aolplatforms.

CanDo

Series B in 2000
CanDo built successful startups before people knew what a startup was. CanDo solves problems with the same vigor because our founding principles still guide us.

eSkye Solutions

Series B in 2000
eSkye Solutions is a provider of wine and spirits software and eChannel Management solutions for the global beverage industry. eSkye Software enables the world's leading wineries and brand owners to produce the best product possible by efficiently managing investment outlays, tracking all steps in the production process, ensuring compliance with the many statutory reporting requirements and efficiently connecting with customers electronically.

Giage

Series A in 2000
Giage defines productivity solutions for web users to take control of their online experiences by enabling them to create personal webs.

Space.com

Series B in 2000
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. So from skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches and breaking news of robotic probes visiting other planets, at Space.com you'll find something amazing every day. Space.com was acquired by Future plc in 2018.

MSHOW

Venture Round in 2000
MSHOW a market leader in interactive broadcasting services.

MyPrimeTime

Venture Round in 2000
MyPrimeTime, Inc. is a media company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on creating and distributing diverse content aimed at adults. Established in 1999, the company offers various services including television and radio programming that addresses topics such as family, finance, health, work, and leisure. MyPrimeTime also provides digital content and tools, interactive TV experiences, email newsletters, and e-commerce solutions. In addition to media production, it aggregates a network of authors, speakers, and consultants who offer guidance on personal development. The company serves both media and technology firms as well as marketers, and features an online platform that allows users to tailor their self-improvement journeys. With a target demographic of adults aged 35 to 54, MyPrimeTime aims to empower individuals to navigate significant life events and enhance their overall well-being.

StreetFusion

Series A in 2000
StreetFusion offers financial services to corporations and investors, enabling them the distribution of time sensitive and critical information. It links approximately 6200 public companies, individual investors, and more. The company also provides webcasting services to 700 public companies for earnings conference calls and other investor events.

PlanetFeedback

Series A in 1999
PlanetFeedback is a developer of an online community platform that facilitates effective communication between consumers and businesses. This platform enables companies, brands, and enterprises to collect, analyze, and utilize consumer feedback in real time. By leveraging this feedback, businesses can enhance their customer service and reduce operational costs. The focus of PlanetFeedback is to streamline the interaction process, ensuring that both consumers and companies benefit from improved engagement and communication.

Yack

Series B in 1999
YACK.com is the authority on what's happening in the ever-expanding world of online events, including streaming media and chats. The site offers an unparalleled, up-to-the-minute and easily searchable database of listings, original editorial reviews and content, as well as a unique, personalized daily e-mail reminder service.

Yack

Series A in 1999
YACK.com is the authority on what's happening in the ever-expanding world of online events, including streaming media and chats. The site offers an unparalleled, up-to-the-minute and easily searchable database of listings, original editorial reviews and content, as well as a unique, personalized daily e-mail reminder service.

Mothernature.com

Series B in 1999
Mothernature.com is an online retail platform based in Doargo, Florida, specializing in vitamins, supplements, minerals, and other natural health products. The company aims to be a leading destination for consumers seeking information and products related to healthy living. It combines e-commerce with informative content, providing free health resources contributed by a panel of medical experts, thereby supporting consumers in making informed choices about their wellness.
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