Illuma Labs
Series A in 2024
Illuma Labs is a provider of real-time voice authentication and fraud-prevention technology for securing voice communications across contact centers and connected devices. Its platform analyzes natural conversations to verify caller identity and detect fraud in real time, running passively in the background to continuously profile the speaker and the calling device. The flagship Illuma Shield solution combines signal processing, machine learning, and AI to authenticate users with high accuracy in seconds, reducing fraud and improving customer experience. The company serves verticals such as financial services, insurance, e-commerce, and credit unions, and has roots in research projects with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Founded in 2018 and based in Plano, Texas, Illuma Labs focuses on enabling seamless, secure customer identification without adding friction to the user experience.
Founded in 2020, Virdee is a technology company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in providing software solutions for hotels, apartments, and office buildings. The company's platform offers digital check-in/check-out, ID verification, payment collection, and remote support services, enhancing customer experience, reducing operational costs, and generating ancillary revenue for property owners and operators across various industries.
Worlds, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in spatial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The company's flagship product, SpatialSense, is a comprehensive platform that combines deep learning and IoT within a 4D environment. SpatialSense enables organizations to remotely monitor and analyze their physical spaces, providing insights into people, objects, and events. The platform includes modules for AI training, 3D modeling, spatial navigation, and AI bot creation. Worlds serves clients in military, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping them optimize their operations through real-world automation.
Fetch Package
Venture Round in 2022
Fetch Package, Inc. is a company that specializes in off-site package management services for residential complexes, primarily apartment communities. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Fetch alleviates property managers from handling package deliveries while enhancing the amenities offered to residents. The company accepts packages at local facilities and organizes scheduled door-to-door delivery for residents, ensuring a reliable and secure process. Through its mobile application, users can efficiently manage and track their package deliveries. Fetch has expanded its operations significantly, employing over 500 individuals and serving numerous cities across the United States. The company collaborates with major property management firms and leading developers in both multifamily and student housing sectors.
Outlier.
Seed Round in 2022
Colorcast is a mobile application based in Austin, Texas, launched in 2019, that focuses on delivering live audio commentary to enhance visual events. The platform allows users to engage with a variety of audio commentary options during live events, such as sports games, political discussions, and award shows, thereby connecting commentators with an audience of sports enthusiasts and event consumers. By providing diverse perspectives and insights, Colorcast enriches the experience of live events, catering to those looking for a more interactive and engaging viewing experience.
Onuu is a financial technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It develops a SaaS-based financial platform designed to promote financial stability for individuals who lack access to essential financial products. The platform offers personalized life insurance, savings, and credit card solutions, along with a tailored financial literacy experience and digital guidance for each member. By focusing on financial security and education, Onuu aims to empower users to achieve greater financial independence and resilience.
Linear Labs
Series A in 2022
Linear Labs specializes in manufacturing innovative electric motors designed for various industries such as electric vehicles, robotics, wind turbines, and HVAC systems. Incorporated in 2012, the company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Captain Experiences
Seed Round in 2022
Austin-based Captain Experiences facilitates convenient online booking of guided outdoor sports experiences, initially focused on fishing. Their platform enables users to search for trips by location, group size, target species, price, and more, ensuring a hassle-free connection with Damn Good Guides in the field.
You Go Natural
Seed Round in 2021
You Go Natural, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializes in natural hair accessories designed to promote healthy hair care. The company offers a range of satin-lined products, including pre-tied natural hair wraps, turbans, headbands, and other related items in various styles, fabrics, and colors. These accessories provide a protective styling solution that helps users maintain their hair health, whether at home or on the go. With a focus on quality and aesthetics, You Go Natural aims to enhance the hair care experience for individuals seeking fashionable yet functional hair solutions.
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.
Sunroom Rentals
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Sunroom Rentals is a technology company that facilitates home leasing. It offers an online platform enabling users to locate, tour, apply for, and secure rental properties directly. The company employs self-showing locks for private tours or virtual 360-degree tours, with customer support available seven days a week.
Unchained Capital
Seed Round in 2020
Unchained Capital is a cryptocurrency financial services company that provides cash loans secured by digital assets and also offers secure custody solutions for bitcoin. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company enables long-term holders to borrow against their crypto holdings without selling, using multi-signature cold storage to safeguard assets. Its offerings include bitcoin-backed loans, multisignature vaults, and other bitcoin-related financial services designed to help clients maximize liquidity while maintaining control of their keys. By combining secure custody with crypto-backed lending and related services, Unchained Capital supports asset retention and value extraction for cryptocurrency investors.
Goodfair
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Goodfair operates an online marketplace for used and thrift clothing. It offers a range of recycled items such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts, sourced from charities and landfills. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company aims to reduce textile waste and make sustainable fashion accessible.
First Dollar
Seed Round in 2020
First Dollar offers a health savings platform that provides health savings account services and a range of health spending benefits. The company develops infrastructure for employers to administer health spending programs, helping users save on out-of-pocket healthcare costs while supporting healthcare savings and retirement planning. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, First Dollar targets younger workers such as millennials and Gen Z to simplify access to care and optimize health-related spending.
Gembah, Inc. is a product design and development company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017. It offers a machine learning platform that connects businesses and entrepreneurs with expert resources throughout the product creation process, including design, sourcing, and manufacturing. Gembah's services encompass factory finding, production management, logistics, quality control, and compliance oversight. By democratizing the product creation process, Gembah empowers entrepreneurs, e-commerce sellers, and small to midsize businesses to efficiently manage their supply chains and develop new products. The company's comprehensive suite of tools includes custom-assigned designers and engineers, facilitating the entire journey from concept to market.
CollBox
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CollBox operates an online platform that helps small businesses recover past-due receivables by automating the debt collection process. The service integrates with cloud accounting software to identify delinquent accounts and instantly pair them with appropriate collection agencies, streamlining outsourcing of collections. Through a few clicks, users can forward overdue invoices to ethical, vetted debt collectors, enabling focus on core operations while improving cash flow. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and was founded in 2015.
Pensa Systems
Venture Round in 2019
Pensa Systems, Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Austin, Texas, and an office in Den Haag, Netherlands, specializes in developing autonomous perception systems for inventory visibility and management. The company employs advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, accurate insights into retail shelf inventory for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers worldwide. Pensa's technology comprises autonomous vision capture at the front-end and predictive analytics on the back-end to minimize stockouts and optimize revenues. Notable clients include Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever.
Diligent Robotics
Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.
Fetch Package
Series A in 2019
Fetch Package, Inc. is a company that specializes in off-site package management services for residential complexes, primarily apartment communities. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Fetch alleviates property managers from handling package deliveries while enhancing the amenities offered to residents. The company accepts packages at local facilities and organizes scheduled door-to-door delivery for residents, ensuring a reliable and secure process. Through its mobile application, users can efficiently manage and track their package deliveries. Fetch has expanded its operations significantly, employing over 500 individuals and serving numerous cities across the United States. The company collaborates with major property management firms and leading developers in both multifamily and student housing sectors.
OpsLock
Seed Round in 2019
OpsLock is a safety management platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Canada. The company focuses on reducing workplace injuries and fatalities by leveraging data science and machine learning to predict and avoid industrial disasters. Its platform eliminates inefficient job-site paperwork and manages tasks, incidents, and audits, enabling real-time risk analysis and reporting even in low-connectivity environments. By identifying behavioral patterns that lead to accidents, OpsLock helps companies enhance operational efficiency while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Neighborhood Goods
Series A in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
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.
Spruce
Venture Round in 2019
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
Aunt Bertha
Series C in 2019
Aunt Bertha is a Public Benefit Corporation that operates a social services search and referrals software platform designed to help individuals locate various welfare programs. Founded in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides users with access to resources related to food, shelter, healthcare, employment, and financial assistance. The platform facilitates connections between those in need and available support services, streamlining the process of finding and applying for government and charitable programs. Aunt Bertha serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, education, government, and child welfare, effectively reducing the administrative costs associated with social service program management by enabling online applications.
StoryFit is an AI-driven technology company serving the book publishing, film, and television industries. Its platform delivers predictive audience insights and analytics to help publishers and studios make development, marketing, and merchandising decisions. By analyzing metadata and comparing content to comparable works, StoryFit supports audience targeting, reader personas, writing evaluation, and stakeholder decision-making. The solution provides content recommendations and scenario simulations that estimate how audiences will respond to books, scripts, or finished productions, enabling strategic choices from development through marketing.
Neighborhood Goods
Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
Pensa Systems
Series A in 2019
Pensa Systems, Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Austin, Texas, and an office in Den Haag, Netherlands, specializes in developing autonomous perception systems for inventory visibility and management. The company employs advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, accurate insights into retail shelf inventory for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers worldwide. Pensa's technology comprises autonomous vision capture at the front-end and predictive analytics on the back-end to minimize stockouts and optimize revenues. Notable clients include Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever.
Cloudsnap
Seed Round in 2019
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
Living Security
Seed Round in 2018
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
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.
Spruce
Venture Round in 2018
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
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 technology company that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) toolkit designed to enhance the API lifecycle. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Stoplight offers a comprehensive platform that supports API modeling, documentation, and testing. The company's tools enable organizations to manage their pre-production API workflows efficiently, allowing for the design of APIs through a visual designer, automatic mocking of API designs, and collaboration among users for feedback. Stoplight's solutions aim to improve the speed and quality of API development while ensuring adherence to style guides. By providing automated documentation and integration capabilities, Stoplight fosters a standardized and collaborative approach to API management, ultimately benefiting developers and organizations alike.
Pani Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Pani Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of smart-home appliances focused on water management solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides innovative products that allow utilities and consumers to measure, monitor, and optimize water usage. Their flagship product, the Pani Source Smart Water System, features an advanced filtration system that purifies tap water to 99% purity, enhancing it with minerals, vitamins, flavors, and other customized additives through specially formulated enhancement pods. This system not only delivers clean drinking water but also offers real-time data insights, empowering consumers with a detailed understanding of their water consumption while aiding utilities in the efficient use of existing water infrastructure.
Fetch Package
Seed Round in 2018
Fetch Package, Inc. is a company that specializes in off-site package management services for residential complexes, primarily apartment communities. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Fetch alleviates property managers from handling package deliveries while enhancing the amenities offered to residents. The company accepts packages at local facilities and organizes scheduled door-to-door delivery for residents, ensuring a reliable and secure process. Through its mobile application, users can efficiently manage and track their package deliveries. Fetch has expanded its operations significantly, employing over 500 individuals and serving numerous cities across the United States. The company collaborates with major property management firms and leading developers in both multifamily and student housing sectors.
Swivel, Inc. is a company that operates a platform offering on-demand workspace solutions tailored for businesses of various sizes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Swivel collaborates with commercial real estate firms to create a network of private workspaces that facilitate effective teamwork. The company specializes in enhancing the marketing and planning of commercial spaces, providing property owners with advanced tools for space showcasing and test fitting. This innovative approach helps streamline the leasing process, enabling faster contract signings at reduced costs. Swivel has established partnerships with notable landlords and leasing teams across more than 20 markets nationwide, demonstrating its effectiveness and trustworthiness in the commercial real estate sector.
Eventador.io
Seed Round in 2018
Eventador.io is a managed enterprise-grade stream processing platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 by Erik Beebe and Kenny Gorman. The company aims to simplify the complexities of building applications that rely on real-time data. Its platform facilitates the development of real-time applications and analytics by utilizing continuous SQL, which eliminates the need for complex programming. Eventador.io streamlines the processes of writing, deploying, joining, and managing fault-tolerant data streams, allowing clients to effectively transform these streams into valuable resources for real-time ETL, data science, and RESTful application development.
Chipper
Convertible Note in 2018
Chipper, Inc. is a student loan management application that assists users in analyzing, managing, and repaying their student debt. The platform aims to lower payments, qualify for loan forgiveness, and expedite debt repayment for its users. Founded in 2017 in Austin, Texas, Chipper focuses on creating modern financial solutions for a generation facing significant challenges related to student debt. The company strives to empower students by providing tools that simplify their financial management and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of student loans.
NuBrakes
Pre Seed Round in 2018
NuBrakes provides mobile brake repair that comes to the customer's location, delivering affordable, convenient service directly at home or work. Launched in 2019, the company serves multiple cities, including Atlanta, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Nashville, and Houston, and offers insured repairs backed by a warranty and replacement parts.
ShearShare
Pre Seed Round in 2018
ShearShare is a SaaS platform that connects beauty industry professionals with empty salon suites and booths on demand. It serves cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, and other beauty specialists, helping them find workspaces and offering usage-based liability insurance.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for student loan management and support. The company offers an intuitive web-based tool designed to assist employees in managing their student debt, empowering them to achieve financial freedom. Vault enables employers to enhance talent acquisition and retention by facilitating contributions to employees' loan repayments while also promoting 401(k) savings. The platform simplifies repayment scenarios and helps users find suitable repayment plans, fostering strong relationships between employers and employees. By addressing the financial burden of student loan debt, Vault positions itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to support their workforce.
Yonder LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, develops an application designed to help brands contextualize online information. The company aims to define the authentic internet category by providing cultural context to information as it circulates online. Yonder believes that adding this context is essential to prevent the dehumanization of information, which can contribute to issues such as fake accounts, misinformation, and disinformation. By striving to enhance the flow of information, Yonder seeks to foster a more trustworthy and open digital environment, countering trends of information gatekeeping and mistrust.
CounterFind
Seed Round in 2017
CounterFind Inc. is a technology company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in developing software aimed at tracking and eliminating counterfeit products marketed online. Founded in 2016, the company offers a turnkey brand protection solution that integrates a proprietary filtering algorithm with industry expertise. This software effectively identifies, reports, and removes advertisements for counterfeit merchandise on social media platforms such as Facebook, as well as counterfeit listings on online marketplaces like Amazon, all in real-time. By employing advanced image recognition technology, CounterFind enables brands to safeguard their reputation and maintain the integrity of their products in the digital marketplace.
GenXComm, Inc. specializes in developing Simultaneous Self Interference Cancellation (S-SIX) technology, which enhances telecommunications capabilities for carriers by maximizing the use of available spectrum. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company’s S-SIX technology allows for true full duplex communication, enabling simultaneous transmission and reception of signals within the same channel. This innovation not only significantly improves network throughput but also reduces latency and enhances network adaptability and security. As telecommunications carriers prepare for the deployment of 5G networks to meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity, GenXComm’s technology plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by an increasing number of devices and higher data requirements.
Jog.ai Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates the recording and transcription of phone calls. This voice intelligence platform ensures that all verbal communications are accurately captured and stored digitally, allowing users to easily access important moments from calls long after they occur. Jog.ai's services are designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of communication by making recorded material searchable and readily available for review. The company operates as a subsidiary of Evolve IP, LLC.
Plot pairs IoT sensors and cloud-based software to deliver facility, city, airport, and roadway monitoring. We are currently installed at Los Angeles International and Sacramento International Airports to monitor their TSA wait times and provide automated alerts to staff on changing environments.
Once our sensors are installed, we are able to provide airport staff with custom reporting, as well as, provide travelers with predicted wait times. We are the only solution on the market that actively tries to reach travelers before they leave for the airport.
Before renaming to Plot, the company was named Park Evergreen and focused on parking solutions. Park Evergreen was accepted into Batch 19 of 500 Startups.
Plot was founded in 2016 by Jenn Starr, Jason Cass, Christopher Addington, Ben Cantey, and Ben Smith and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
ClearBlade
Series A in 2017
ClearBlade, Inc. is an Edge Computing software company based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in enabling enterprises to design and operate secure, real-time, and scalable Internet of Things (IoT) applications. ClearBlade’s platform facilitates the integration of diverse devices and systems, allowing businesses to ingest, analyze, and act on data effectively. Its offerings include a range of mobile applications, such as ClearConcert for task management and ClearQuality for testing processes, as well as solutions for strategic planning, application modernization, and data management. ClearBlade's technology is designed to run securely across various environments—cloud, on-premise, or at the edge—ensuring operational resilience and security. The company caters to multiple industries, including rail, mining, healthcare, and smart cities, helping clients leverage local computing and artificial intelligence for enhanced business outcomes.
Press Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Press Technologies LLC is a service-oriented company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing pick-up and delivery services for dry cleaning and laundry. Founded in 2015, the company simplifies the laundry process for customers by collecting garments from their locations, delivering them to local dry cleaners, and returning the cleaned items back to the customers. Press Technologies offers a mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android devices, as well as a web application, allowing users to conveniently book services on demand.
eRelevance
Series A in 2017
eRelevance Corporation, established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing marketing automation services to small and medium-sized businesses. The company combines advanced technology with expert marketing strategies to generate leads and drive revenue through multiple digital channels, including email, text, web, social media, and automated conversations. eRelevance caters primarily to the healthcare, marketing, and real estate industries, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and efficient alternative to traditional marketing consultants. By leveraging its platform, clients can achieve an average of 16x return on investment per month, with real-time visibility into campaign performance.
Oliver Technology Corporation
Convertible Note in 2017
Lawgix, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based software designed for collections litigation, streamlining regulatory and legal processes to enhance compliant collections. The platform is tailored for banks, financial institutions, and insurers, enabling them to implement mass-litigation strategies through customizable workflows. Lawgix also operates as a SaaS-enabled marketplace, connecting users with a network of over 300 trained attorneys across 15 states, thereby transforming the delivery of legal services in the financial sector. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional facilities in Austin, Texas, for research and development, and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for operations.
Sunroom Rentals
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2018, Sunroom Rentals is a technology company that facilitates home leasing. It offers an online platform enabling users to locate, tour, apply for, and secure rental properties directly. The company employs self-showing locks for private tours or virtual 360-degree tours, with customer support available seven days a week.
BlueCheck
Debt Financing in 2017
BlueCheck provides an Internet-based software application for identity and age verification services, serving various eCommerce platforms. Its solution utilizes proprietary databases and physical document reviews to verify consumer data, offering account management and customer service support.
PreFix
Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix is a home maintenance service provider and platform focused on preventive maintenance and on-demand repair for residential systems. It offers services for appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including inspections, cleaning, replacements, and safety devices, primarily serving homeowners and landlords in Austin, Texas. The company operates a platform that facilitates booking and dispatch of maintenance and repair personnel for minor issues such as plumbing, HVAC failures, and appliance problems, with the aim of reducing maintenance-related hassles and costs for homeowners and property managers. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, PreFix positions itself as a local, preventive maintenance provider that can handle routine tune-ups and urgent repairs to keep homes functioning smoothly.
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 specializes in providing real estate professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools, including a consumer website, customer relationship management (CRM) system, collaborative IDX, and a branded mobile application. By focusing on improving the online property search experience, Real Savvy aims to enhance collaboration between agents and clients, making real estate transactions more efficient and user-friendly. As of October 1, 2019, Real Savvy operates as a subsidiary of Ojo Labs Inc.
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 innovative and polished games, particularly in the virtual reality (VR) space. Owlchemy Labs is recognized for its mechanic-driven gameplay and has produced several original titles for over 20 desktop and mobile platforms. Notable games include Job Simulator, which was featured as a Sundance Official Selection, and Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality, published by Adult Swim. Other acclaimed titles include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, and Snuggle Truck. In addition to game development, Owlchemy Labs is actively involved in the VR community, having founded the VR Austin group, which boasts over 2,000 members, and frequently participates as speakers on VR topics globally.
Data.World
Venture Round in 2016
Data.World develops an open data platform that enables users to discover, understand, share, and collaborate on diverse datasets. Its platform supports various formats and sectors, fostering a collaborative community for both business and public use.
Convey develops an Intelligent Fulfillment Platform that enables retailers to predict and adapt to real-time changes in logistics. Its core offerings include Engage, a logistics command center managing in-transit shipments, and Discover, a transportation analytics solution providing predictive insights and historical performance reporting.
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.
Cerebri AI
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Cerebri AI specializes in real-time data engineering and artificial intelligence modeling. Its platform, Answers-as-a-Service, processes complex datasets to provide near-instant insights for decision-making, focusing on customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX). The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Eventador.io
Seed Round in 2016
Eventador.io is a managed enterprise-grade stream processing platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 by Erik Beebe and Kenny Gorman. The company aims to simplify the complexities of building applications that rely on real-time data. Its platform facilitates the development of real-time applications and analytics by utilizing continuous SQL, which eliminates the need for complex programming. Eventador.io streamlines the processes of writing, deploying, joining, and managing fault-tolerant data streams, allowing clients to effectively transform these streams into valuable resources for real-time ETL, data science, and RESTful application development.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for student loan management and support. The company offers an intuitive web-based tool designed to assist employees in managing their student debt, empowering them to achieve financial freedom. Vault enables employers to enhance talent acquisition and retention by facilitating contributions to employees' loan repayments while also promoting 401(k) savings. The platform simplifies repayment scenarios and helps users find suitable repayment plans, fostering strong relationships between employers and employees. By addressing the financial burden of student loan debt, Vault positions itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to support their workforce.
Chiron Health
Seed Round in 2015
Chiron Health, Inc. is a telemedicine company based in Austin, Texas, that offers a web-based platform connecting physicians with patients through secure video conferencing for routine follow-up appointments. Established in 2013, Chiron Health specializes in enabling healthcare providers to convert unpaid follow-up phone calls into billable telemedicine encounters, thereby enhancing practice revenue. The platform addresses the complexities of state medical board regulations and HIPAA compliance, which often deter practices from adopting telehealth solutions. Additionally, Chiron Health's compliance team manages these regulatory challenges, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. The company also provides a proprietary database to verify patient insurance eligibility for telemedicine services, making its offering unique in the outpatient setting. By facilitating secure and efficient virtual visits, Chiron Health aims to improve both practice efficiency and patient care while ensuring full reimbursement from private payers.
Curb, Inc. is a technology company specializing in energy engagement software and home energy management. Founded in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas, Curb develops a mobile application and web interface that enables users to monitor their electricity consumption, receive safety alerts, and access energy-saving tips. The company offers an interactive energy efficiency solution that helps homeowners identify energy trends, pinpoint high-consumption appliances, and gain greater control over their electricity usage and expenses. Through its innovative approach, Curb empowers users to optimize their energy consumption and enhance overall energy efficiency in their homes.
BlueCheck
Convertible Note in 2015
BlueCheck provides an Internet-based software application for identity and age verification services, serving various eCommerce platforms. Its solution utilizes proprietary databases and physical document reviews to verify consumer data, offering account management and customer service support.
b.well Connected Health
Seed Round in 2015
b.well Connected Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an application that aggregates and analyzes consumers' healthcare data, enabling users to store, manage, and share medical records and family health history in one accessible platform. The application provides insights into financial aspects of healthcare, including benefit plan details, co-pays, and deductibles, while also integrating data from wearables and other health applications to monitor aspects such as sleep, fitness, and nutrition. b.well Connected Health primarily serves health plans, health systems, employers, and pharmaceutical companies, offering an integrated solution for consumer engagement, holistic health management, and cost containment, ultimately empowering users to optimize their healthcare experience.
NarrativeDx
Seed Round in 2015
NarrativeDx develops an AI-driven platform that analyzes patient feedback from various sources. It uses natural language processing and machine learning to provide actionable insights, helping healthcare administrators improve patient experience, drive referrals, increase revenue, and enhance hospital reputation.
Nuve Inc. is a technology company specializing in asset monitoring and protection solutions within the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Monterrey and Mexico City, Nuve develops a web-based platform that includes cargo anti-theft, container protection, and fuel anti-theft solutions. The company employs sensor-based technology to provide real-time notifications, enabling businesses to effectively monitor and protect their assets. Nuve serves various industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas, catering to the growing demand for asset management and fraud prevention in an increasingly connected world.
TrendKite
Series B in 2015
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
Convey develops an Intelligent Fulfillment Platform that enables retailers to predict and adapt to real-time changes in logistics. Its core offerings include Engage, a logistics command center managing in-transit shipments, and Discover, a transportation analytics solution providing predictive insights and historical performance reporting.
eRelevance
Seed Round in 2014
eRelevance Corporation, established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing marketing automation services to small and medium-sized businesses. The company combines advanced technology with expert marketing strategies to generate leads and drive revenue through multiple digital channels, including email, text, web, social media, and automated conversations. eRelevance caters primarily to the healthcare, marketing, and real estate industries, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and efficient alternative to traditional marketing consultants. By leveraging its platform, clients can achieve an average of 16x return on investment per month, with real-time visibility into campaign performance.
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.
Edgecase (formerly Compare Metrics)
Series B in 2014
Edgecase is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in shopping software that enhances online clothing discovery by mimicking the experience of window shopping. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Compare Metrics, Edgecase offers an Adaptive Experience Platform that features product discovery tools, personalized navigation, and human-driven content curation. This platform allows retailers to provide tailored shopping experiences that adapt to individual customer preferences and styles. By integrating advanced machine learning and merchandising data, Edgecase helps retailers engage with consumers more effectively, ultimately improving user experience and driving revenue. The company serves a range of retailers and operates as a subsidiary of GroupBy Inc., having undergone a name change in August 2014.
Remark is a video collaboration tool designed to enhance workflow and feedback collection during the post-production and editing phases of video projects. It enables users to play, annotate, review, and approve videos, facilitating communication among production teams. The tool allows for time-stamped annotations, including text, drawings, and voice notes, that are linked to specific moments in the video, promoting clear discussion and reference. Remark operates through a browser-based platform optimized for Chrome and compatible with other modern browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. This flexibility allows users to manage video interactions and feedback securely from any device, making it possible to collaborate effectively from various locations. Remark is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a distributed team contributing to its development.
myCampusTutors
Seed Round in 2013
myCampusTutors, L.L.C. is an online tutoring service founded in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides a platform that facilitates one-on-one interactive tutoring sessions, allowing students to connect with certified tutors anytime and anywhere through desktops and mobile devices. With 24/7 availability, students can schedule sessions that suit their needs without being limited by geographical constraints. The platform supports synchronous learning through visual and audio interactions, ensuring a personalized educational experience. Additionally, it offers flexible scheduling options for tutors, enabling them to work around their own commitments while providing valuable support to students. This combination of convenience and accessibility makes myCampusTutors a significant player in the online education sector.
Local Plant Source
Seed Round in 2013
Local Plant Source, Inc. operates an online marketplace tailored for the horticulture industry, connecting users with professionals in the commercial landscape sector. Founded in 1997 and based in Austin, Texas, the company enhances communication and collaboration among contractors, designers, and plant suppliers. Its platform addresses inefficiencies in the industry by facilitating knowledge sharing and enabling users to make informed decisions. Local Plant Source empowers wholesale nurseries and growers to expand their business reach while allowing buyers to make competitive bids and manage their purchasing needs efficiently. By leveraging web and mobile solutions, Local Plant Source fosters a more sustainable and interconnected landscape industry.
ManagerComplete
Seed Round in 2013
ManagerComplete is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing a cloud-based application designed to streamline operations for multi-unit franchise and retail businesses. Founded in 2006, the company provides an integrated platform that consolidates various operational aspects, including employee management, equipment oversight, customer service, and sales reporting. Its application enables businesses to manage staff communications, maintenance tasks, inspection outcomes, shifts, and training resources from a central hub. Additionally, ManagerComplete fosters team collaboration and engagement through social features that encourage staff interaction, competition, and idea sharing. By enhancing communication and operational consistency, the company aims to help its clients save time, increase profitability, and improve the overall customer experience.
Pristine
Seed Round in 2013
Pristine Inc. is a healthcare solutions company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013. It specializes in visual collaboration tools for the hands-on workforce, offering a HIPAA-compliant audio/video streaming telemedicine solution called Pristine EyeSight. This innovative technology allows healthcare professionals to stream near real-time video and audio from smart glasses to authorized mobile devices, facilitating remote assistance and collaboration. The solution is utilized in various medical contexts, including wound care, emergency medicine, surgical education, and telestroke applications, enabling seamless communication between medical personnel. Pristine's platform supports multiple devices, including iPhones, iPads, PCs, and various smart glasses, allowing healthcare providers to access on-demand expertise from specialists regardless of their location. Additionally, the company offers training, remote support, and field services to enhance the capabilities of its users. As of May 2017, Pristine operates as a subsidiary of APX Labs, LLC.
Aceable
Seed Round in 2013
Aceable, Inc. is an online education company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing state-approved driving and real estate courses through a mobile application. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of driving education programs, including traffic law and substance abuse education for individuals aged 14 and older in Florida, as well as specific teen and adult driving courses for varying age groups in Texas. Additionally, Aceable provides defensive driving courses suitable for various ages. By leveraging its mobile platform, the company aims to deliver engaging and accessible educational content, allowing users to learn effectively and conveniently. Aceable also operates in Georgia, expanding its reach in the online education market.
Lynx Laboratories
Seed Round in 2013
Lynx Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and hardware for 3D imaging, catering to industries such as surveying, engineering, design, biometrics, and construction measurements. The company is recognized as a leader in structural capture and next-generation photography, boasting a team with over twenty years of combined experience in machine learning, which has led to numerous publications and patents. Lynx Laboratories offers innovative products, including a mobile structural capture device that records the shape and motion of various environments. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has earned prestigious awards, such as 1st Place in both the Idea2Product Texas and Global competitions, alongside recognition as one of the Top 10 Dell Innovators. As of November 2015, Lynx Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of Occipital, Inc.
TrendKite
Series A in 2013
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in small-package logistics optimization. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that simplifies the integration of shipping processes for businesses using major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Its solutions enable users to create shipments, track packages, and receive notifications about shipment events, while also validating addresses to ensure accuracy. By providing real-time shipment optimization and historical analytics, Postmasters helps businesses save on shipping costs and enhance their logistics operations.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in small-package logistics optimization. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that simplifies the integration of shipping processes for businesses using major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Its solutions enable users to create shipments, track packages, and receive notifications about shipment events, while also validating addresses to ensure accuracy. By providing real-time shipment optimization and historical analytics, Postmasters helps businesses save on shipping costs and enhance their logistics operations.
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.
GroupCharger
Seed Round in 2011
GroupCharger Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on enhancing the fundraising capabilities of university and college alumni associations through its web application, AlumniCharger.com. Founded in 2011, the platform leverages data analytics to provide insights and recommendations based on information from universities, social media, and user-generated content from alumni groups. It helps organizations understand member demographics, engagement metrics, and potential donation patterns while identifying top influencers and trending topics within their communities. By employing this data-driven approach, GroupCharger serves a diverse range of clients, including alumni associations, non-profits, political campaigns, and business groups, enabling them to improve their marketing strategies and enhance member connections without the need for extensive IT support.
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.
OtherInbox
Seed Round in 2009
OtherInbox, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing email management for users. Established in 2008, the company has developed a suite of innovative tools that help millions of individuals organize their email effectively. OtherInbox's technology automatically categorizes emails from online shopping and social networking sites, enabling users to take better control of their inboxes. By improving the organization of emails, OtherInbox also creates opportunities for more relevant and targeted email marketing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Return Path, Inc., OtherInbox continues to prioritize user experience in email management.