Captain Experiences
Seed Round in 2022
Captain Experiences is an Austin-based company that simplifies the process of booking outdoor sports trips, primarily focusing on fishing and adventure experiences. The platform allows users to search for thousands of trips based on various criteria such as location, group size, target species, and price, ensuring a tailored experience for each customer. With a commitment to making outdoor adventures accessible to everyone, Captain Experiences offers a user-friendly online booking system and connects clients with expert guides known as "Damn Good Guides." While initially centered on fishing, the company plans to expand its offerings across all outdoor sports and locations, prioritizing ease and safety in the booking process.
Rollick
Venture Round in 2021
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.
Gembah, Inc. is a product design and development company based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. It offers a machine learning platform that connects businesses and entrepreneurs with resources for product creation and manufacturing. Gembah's services encompass various aspects of the product development process, including product design, factory sourcing, production management, logistics, quality control, and compliance. By facilitating these services, Gembah empowers e-commerce sellers, small to midsize businesses, and entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of product innovation more effectively. The company aims to democratize the product creation process, providing tools and expertise that enable users to manage their supply chains and oversee production from initial concept to final market delivery.
CollBox
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CollBox Inc. operates an online platform that assists small businesses in managing past-due receivables by facilitating connections with debt collection agencies. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform automates the debt collection process by integrating with clients' existing cloud accounting software. This integration allows businesses to easily identify delinquent accounts and send them to collection agencies with minimal effort. CollBox's user-friendly web application streamlines the process, enabling business owners to recover overdue invoices efficiently while allowing them to focus on their core operations.
Diligent Robotics
Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.
FeatureBase
Seed Round in 2019
FeatureBase, operating as Molecula Research Laboratories, LLC, specializes in providing advanced solutions for researchers, particularly in the fields of protein function studies and gene expression. The company utilizes proprietary RNA interference technology to deliver antisense oligonucleotides and offers a range of products, including neuropeptides marketed under the brand Princeton Peptides, as well as transfection reagents such as Maxfect and Genfect. Additionally, Molecula has developed the Inducer, an innovative substitute for IPTG that enhances soluble protein production. With its Cloud Data Access platform, Molecula simplifies and accelerates access to big data, enabling users to create highly efficient data representations without the need for pre-aggregation or data movement. Founded in 1993 and based in Herndon, Virginia, the company continues to advance research capabilities in the life sciences.
StoryFit Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing artificial intelligence insights and machine learning solutions for the book publishing, movie, and television production industries. Founded in 2014, StoryFit offers products such as StoryFit Metadata and StoryFit Analytics, which allow publishers and studios to analyze metadata and gain insights into audience targeting, reader personas, and writing evaluation. The company aims to empower creative decision-makers by delivering actionable data analytics that simulate audience responses to content and provide suggestions for development, marketing, and merchandising. By understanding how stories fit within the broader landscape, StoryFit supports its clients in producing engaging and memorable narratives.
Coder is an information technology company that provides open-source tools and an enterprise platform that makes it easier to configure, secure and scale development environments. The company aims to build the best products available for developers. It was founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas.
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.
Stoplight
Seed Round in 2018
Stoplight, Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in API design, development, and documentation. Founded in 2014 and rebranded from Evario, Inc. in 2016, Stoplight offers a comprehensive toolkit that enhances the entire pre-production API lifecycle. Its platform enables organizations to effectively manage API workflows through features such as a visual design tool, automatic mocking, and collaboration capabilities. By facilitating design-first workflows, Stoplight helps teams develop APIs more efficiently while ensuring consistency and adherence to style guides. The company's tools also automate the documentation process, providing a seamless experience for both internal and external users. Overall, Stoplight aims to improve the quality and reliability of API development, allowing clients to build and test in parallel.
Eventador.io
Seed Round in 2018
Eventador.io is a fully managed stream processing platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 by Erik Beebe and Kenny Gorman. The company focuses on simplifying the development of applications that rely on real-time data, addressing the complexities often associated with such tasks. Its enterprise-grade platform allows users to create real-time applications and analytics using continuous SQL, eliminating the need for intricate programming. By streamlining the processes of writing, deploying, and managing fault-tolerant data streams, Eventador.io enables clients to transform their data streams into valuable resources for real-time ETL, data science, and RESTful application development.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in a comprehensive platform designed to address the challenges of student loan management. Founded in 2013, Vault offers an intuitive web-based tool that provides a secure experience for employees, helping them navigate their student loan debt and achieve financial freedom. The platform allows employers to contribute to their employees' debt repayment, enhancing talent acquisition and retention strategies. By simplifying repayment scenarios and assisting in the identification of suitable plans, Vault empowers both employers and employees to foster enduring relationships. Additionally, the company supports employees in managing their student debt while simultaneously building their retirement savings.
Yonder LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, develops an application designed to help brands contextualize online information. The company aims to enhance the understanding of digital content by adding cultural context to information as it circulates on the internet. Yonder's mission is rooted in the belief that the internet should democratize information flow and combat the issues of misinformation, fake accounts, and disinformation that arise when content is presented without context. By addressing these challenges, Yonder seeks to foster a more trustworthy and open digital environment.
Press Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Press Technologies LLC is an Austin, Texas-based company that offers convenient pick-up and delivery services for dry cleaning and laundry. Founded in 2015, Press Technologies simplifies the laundry experience by allowing customers to schedule services through a mobile application available on both iOS and Android platforms, as well as a web application. The company's service involves collecting clothes from customers, transporting them to local dry cleaners, and returning the cleaned items back to the customers. This on-demand model aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of laundry services in the Austin area.
PreFix
Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix Inc. is a home care service provider based in Austin, Texas, specializing in preventive maintenance for appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. Founded in 2013, the company offers a wide range of services, including cleaning and inspecting water heaters, dryers, ovens, and dishwashers, as well as unclogging drains and changing filters. PreFix aims to alleviate the maintenance burdens faced by homeowners and landlords, enabling them to efficiently address minor issues before they escalate. The company's platform allows users to easily schedule appointments for necessary repairs and maintenance, ultimately helping them save time and reduce annual maintenance costs by 30-50%.
Real Savvy
Debt Financing in 2016
Real Savvy, Inc. is a real estate technology platform based in Austin, Texas, that was incorporated in 2014. The company provides real estate professionals with an all-in-one solution that includes a consumer-facing website, a customer relationship management (CRM) system, a collaborative Internet Data Exchange (IDX), and a branded mobile application. As of October 1, 2019, Real Savvy operates as a subsidiary of Ojo Labs Inc. The platform aims to enhance the property search experience by offering more intuitive and efficient tools for both real estate agents and their clients.
Owlchemy Labs
Series A in 2016
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing mechanic-driven games and virtual reality experiences, focusing on creating absurd and polished titles. Owlchemy Labs has produced a variety of original games for over 20 platforms, including notable titles such as Job Simulator, which was featured at Sundance, and the Adult Swim published Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality. Other acclaimed games include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, Snuggle Truck, and Aaaaaculus!, developed in collaboration with Dejobaan. As a pioneer in the VR space, Owlchemy Labs has contributed to the gaming community by sharing its expertise and knowledge, notably through the VR Austin group, which has grown to over 2,000 members. The company continues to be influential in the development of virtual reality gaming.
OutboundEngine
Series C in 2016
OutboundEngine, Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing marketing automation solutions for small and midsize businesses across various sectors, including real estate, finance, insurance, and wellness. Founded in 2010, the company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies online marketing by automating email campaigns, social media postings, and online review collection. This platform, known as The OutboundEngine Platform, enables clients to deliver personalized marketing content efficiently and effectively. In addition to its core offerings, OutboundEngine provides a tool called Harmony, which facilitates unified marketing across franchise and agent networks. The company has established itself as a leader in the marketing automation space, serving over 10,000 customers and earning recognition as a top workplace in Austin.
Eventador.io
Seed Round in 2016
Eventador.io is a fully managed stream processing platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 by Erik Beebe and Kenny Gorman. The company focuses on simplifying the development of applications that rely on real-time data, addressing the complexities often associated with such tasks. Its enterprise-grade platform allows users to create real-time applications and analytics using continuous SQL, eliminating the need for intricate programming. By streamlining the processes of writing, deploying, and managing fault-tolerant data streams, Eventador.io enables clients to transform their data streams into valuable resources for real-time ETL, data science, and RESTful application development.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in a comprehensive platform designed to address the challenges of student loan management. Founded in 2013, Vault offers an intuitive web-based tool that provides a secure experience for employees, helping them navigate their student loan debt and achieve financial freedom. The platform allows employers to contribute to their employees' debt repayment, enhancing talent acquisition and retention strategies. By simplifying repayment scenarios and assisting in the identification of suitable plans, Vault empowers both employers and employees to foster enduring relationships. Additionally, the company supports employees in managing their student debt while simultaneously building their retirement savings.
NarrativeDx
Seed Round in 2015
NarrativeDx Inc. is a data analytics company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in improving patient experiences within healthcare settings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, NarrativeDx's platform collects and analyzes unstructured patient feedback from various sources, including surveys and social media. This technology allows healthcare administrators to gain insights into patient satisfaction and identify key areas needing improvement. The platform not only helps hospital leaders understand the context behind patient comments but also offers actionable recommendations to enhance patient engagement, increase referrals, and ultimately boost hospital revenues and reputations. Founded in 2014, NarrativeDx operates as a subsidiary of Press Ganey Associates, Inc.
OutboundEngine
Series B in 2014
OutboundEngine, Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing marketing automation solutions for small and midsize businesses across various sectors, including real estate, finance, insurance, and wellness. Founded in 2010, the company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies online marketing by automating email campaigns, social media postings, and online review collection. This platform, known as The OutboundEngine Platform, enables clients to deliver personalized marketing content efficiently and effectively. In addition to its core offerings, OutboundEngine provides a tool called Harmony, which facilitates unified marketing across franchise and agent networks. The company has established itself as a leader in the marketing automation space, serving over 10,000 customers and earning recognition as a top workplace in Austin.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on optimizing small-package logistics for businesses that utilize major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that allows users to create shipments, track packages, and send notifications regarding shipment events. Additionally, it provides address validation to ensure accurate delivery. By simplifying carrier integration and delivering real-time shipment optimization, Postmasters helps businesses reduce shipping costs and enhance their logistics processes through data-driven insights and historical analytics.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on optimizing small-package logistics for businesses that utilize major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that allows users to create shipments, track packages, and send notifications regarding shipment events. Additionally, it provides address validation to ensure accurate delivery. By simplifying carrier integration and delivering real-time shipment optimization, Postmasters helps businesses reduce shipping costs and enhance their logistics processes through data-driven insights and historical analytics.
OutboundEngine
Series A in 2012
OutboundEngine, Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing marketing automation solutions for small and midsize businesses across various sectors, including real estate, finance, insurance, and wellness. Founded in 2010, the company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies online marketing by automating email campaigns, social media postings, and online review collection. This platform, known as The OutboundEngine Platform, enables clients to deliver personalized marketing content efficiently and effectively. In addition to its core offerings, OutboundEngine provides a tool called Harmony, which facilitates unified marketing across franchise and agent networks. The company has established itself as a leader in the marketing automation space, serving over 10,000 customers and earning recognition as a top workplace in Austin.
Speakermix
Seed Round in 2011
Speakermix provides a speaker discovery service, allowing event planners and organizers to find qualified, suitable speakers for their events. The company participated in the Capital Factory 2011 session. Speakermix is based out of Austin, TX.
Keepstream
Seed Round in 2010
Keepstream is an Austin, TX based web startup for real-time curation and social bookmarking. It is currently in public beta. Keepstream lets you create collections of social media and links from sources like Twitter, Facebook, and their "Keep It" bookmarklet. Collections are public URLs that can be shared, and can be embedded as a widget onto a website.