Cayuga Venture Fund

POM - The Peace of Mind Company specializes in life and workforce safety solutions, focusing on innovative security technology for various user groups, including healthcare workers, college students, lone workers, and executives. The company has developed a personal safety device that is portable and can be easily attached to keychains or bags, allowing users to carry it in their pockets. This device enables individuals to connect with professionally trained emergency dispatchers at the tap of a button, facilitating quick access to emergency responders in critical situations. By prioritizing personal and enterprise-level security, POM aims to mitigate security risks and enhance safety for its users.

EkoStinger specializes in advanced aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative trailer devices. The company's flagship product, the Sliding Stinger, is designed to actively adjust with the tandems, ensuring optimal performance in various driving conditions. This technology not only enhances fuel efficiency but also protects airlines and suspension systems while effectively managing crosswinds. EkoStinger aims to offer a reliable alternative to traditional side skirts, addressing the challenges faced by fleet professionals who seek to improve their operational efficiency.

Ioxus Inc is a manufacturer of ultra-capacitors and energy storage systems, primarily serving the transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and consumer product markets. Founded in 2006 and based in Oneonta, New York, Ioxus specializes in innovative ultracapacitor technologies that deliver high performance with low resistance. Their product offerings include various cells and modules designed for applications such as windmill pitch control, automotive subsystems, backup power solutions, and hybrid energy storage systems. Ioxus operates both domestically and internationally, selling its products through a network of distributors. The company is recognized for providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, particularly for military and transportation sectors. As a subsidiary of XS Power Batteries, Ioxus continues to advance its mission of delivering premium performance energy storage products optimized for high power applications.

GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

POM - The Peace of Mind Company specializes in life and workforce safety solutions, focusing on innovative security technology for various user groups, including healthcare workers, college students, lone workers, and executives. The company has developed a personal safety device that is portable and can be easily attached to keychains or bags, allowing users to carry it in their pockets. This device enables individuals to connect with professionally trained emergency dispatchers at the tap of a button, facilitating quick access to emergency responders in critical situations. By prioritizing personal and enterprise-level security, POM aims to mitigate security risks and enhance safety for its users.

GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

VenueBook is an online marketplace that facilitates a streamlined event planning experience by connecting event planners with venue managers in a digital environment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a cloud-based platform that allows users to research, communicate, and book event spaces, all within a single online interface. VenueBook simplifies the entire event management process, enabling users to check venue availability, compare prices, and complete transactions seamlessly. By digitizing the planning process, VenueBook aims to make event coordination straightforward and efficient, benefiting both venues and individuals looking to organize events.

POM - The Peace of Mind Company specializes in life and workforce safety solutions, focusing on innovative security technology for various user groups, including healthcare workers, college students, lone workers, and executives. The company has developed a personal safety device that is portable and can be easily attached to keychains or bags, allowing users to carry it in their pockets. This device enables individuals to connect with professionally trained emergency dispatchers at the tap of a button, facilitating quick access to emergency responders in critical situations. By prioritizing personal and enterprise-level security, POM aims to mitigate security risks and enhance safety for its users.

SocialFlow, Inc. is a New York-based software company that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions tailored for publishers and media organizations. Established in 2009, SocialFlow's platform employs advanced algorithms to optimize post timing, relevance, and audience targeting. It identifies high-performing content for amplification through advertising, integrates these posts into platform-specific ad formats, and continuously analyzes audience responses to enhance engagement. The company's technology is utilized by numerous journalists and media companies, allowing them to effectively distribute compelling social content and generate new revenue streams. With a client roster that includes prominent organizations such as Condé Nast, CNN, and the BBC, SocialFlow leverages the vast reach of social networks to maximize the impact of editorial content.

Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

Agronomic Technology Corp. provides a cloud-based recommendation platform, Adapt-N, which offers precision nitrogen management solutions tailored for farmers and agronomists. This platform integrates various software models to deliver accurate nitrogen application rates specifically for corn fields, taking into account soil variation, climate dynamics, and farm management practices. By utilizing data on soil, crop management, and weather conditions, Adapt-N assists farmers in making informed decisions regarding fertilizer, crop, and irrigation strategies. It also helps in anticipating nitrogen stress, thereby reducing the risk of yield losses and minimizing excess fertilizer applications while identifying opportunities for yield improvements. The company's services extend to agricultural enterprises, including retailers and cooperatives, across multiple states in the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Agronomic Technology Corp. aims to enhance both the financial and environmental performance of growers through independent data and advanced cloud technology.

VenueBook is an online marketplace that facilitates a streamlined event planning experience by connecting event planners with venue managers in a digital environment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a cloud-based platform that allows users to research, communicate, and book event spaces, all within a single online interface. VenueBook simplifies the entire event management process, enabling users to check venue availability, compare prices, and complete transactions seamlessly. By digitizing the planning process, VenueBook aims to make event coordination straightforward and efficient, benefiting both venues and individuals looking to organize events.

Chequed.com is a cloud-based Predictive Talent Selection™ platform is used by some of the world’s leading brands including SUBWAY® Restaurants, The Walt Disney Company, Hallmark, Aspen Dental and many others.

Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

iTellio, LLC is a digital place-based advertising exchange that specializes in the retail Automated Teller Machine (ATM) industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Long Island City, New York, the company operates a Software as a Service (SaaS) remote management platform that facilitates interactive advertising on ATM screens and through digital touchscreen toppers. By employing facial and mobile detection technologies, iTellio targets specific audience segments in real-time, allowing advertisers to engage effectively with consumers. The company's network, which includes over 8,000 screens nationwide, reaches approximately six million people daily, providing diverse revenue streams for ATM operators and connecting brands with their desired demographics. iTellio's innovative approach helps businesses enhance customer engagement and optimize advertising impact.

CALIENT Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-density 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) optical circuit switching systems. These systems facilitate optical layer optimization in data centers and software-defined networks, serving a variety of sectors including service providers, cloud computing, content delivery, and government applications. The company offers a range of products, such as S-series optical circuit switches and an OEM subsystem solution that operates as a white label optical switching system. Additionally, CALIENT provides the LightConnect fabric manager, which allows data center operators to manage various optical circuit switch nodes. Their technology enables dynamic optical-layer sharing, optimization, and automation, thus improving the operational efficiency of high-performance test and network resources. Founded in 1999 and based in Goleta, California, CALIENT Technologies also offers professional services that include network design, installation, and training.

True Gault, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in designing custom-fit high-heel shoes for women. Established in 2014, True Gault utilizes a web-based platform that allows customers to create 3D scans of their feet using their iPhones in a process that takes less than 15 minutes. Once the measurements are captured, they are stored in a database, enabling repeat orders without the need for additional scans. Customers can choose from 20 different shoe styles, select colors and heel heights of 2 or 4 inches, and pay approximately $250 for their personalized shoes, which are then manufactured in Spain and delivered within three to four weeks. True Gault aims to provide women with beautifully designed footwear that fits perfectly and is tailored to their individual dimensions.

Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

Cheribundi, Inc. is a beverage company based in Geneva, New York, with additional offices in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2004, Cheribundi specializes in producing and selling a variety of cherry juice products, including 100% Tart Cherry Juice, Tart Cherry Juice Light, and blended juices that combine tart cherry juice with other fruit flavors. The company emphasizes the health benefits of tart cherries, which are believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties and support muscle recovery. Cheribundi's products are available through retail and online channels, and they are utilized by professional sports teams and Division 1 programs. The company was previously known as CherryPharm, Inc. before rebranding in June 2012.

BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Established in 2000, the company specializes in a range of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, directly modulated distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. Additionally, BinOptics produces custom integrated chips encompassing edge- and surface-emitting lasers, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. Its products are primarily designed for use in data communication and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as various advanced non-telecommunication applications.

Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

e2e Materials, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and production of biocomposite materials primarily for the furniture and cabinetry sectors. Founded in 2006 and based in Ithaca, New York, the company utilizes soy flour and natural grass fibers like jute, flax, and kenaf to create innovative composites that outperform traditional wood products. These materials are biodegradable, fire retardant, and significantly stronger than conventional composites, providing an environmentally friendly alternative that supports sustainability. e2e Materials serves a global customer base through distribution partners, contributing to the reduction of operational costs and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. The company's approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also fosters job creation across agriculture, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

SoundCloud is a social sound platform launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, designed to enable users to create, share, and discover a vast array of audio content. It serves as an open platform that connects sound creators directly with their audiences, allowing artists to upload, record, and promote their music while receiving valuable feedback and analytics from the community. The platform supports both private sharing among friends and public distribution to blogs, websites, and social networks, facilitating the promotion and discovery of diverse musical works. Through its innovative features, SoundCloud fosters a vibrant community for musicians and listeners alike.

Instinctiv, Inc. is a music management and discovery application designed for both desktop and mobile platforms, originally founded in 2007 in New York. The company, formerly known as Predict Systems, specializes in creating the Instinctiv Player, which allows users to seamlessly sync their music libraries across devices using its innovative Everyware cloud technology. The player features unique capabilities such as Identifi song identification and Instinctiv Shuffle, which intelligently curates playlists based on user preferences. Instinctiv also offers an iPhone application that enhances the music experience by helping users rediscover their libraries. In May 2012, Instinctiv was acquired by SoundCloud, further extending its reach in the music industry.

Primet Precision Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, focusing on the growing demand for high-performance and affordable solutions in electric transportation. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company produces various battery electrode materials utilizing its patented NanoScission process technology. This innovative approach allows for environmentally-friendly production methods that significantly reduce capital and operating costs. Primet Precision Materials plays a vital role in supporting applications such as e-bikes, hybrids, and electric vehicles, addressing the urgent needs of the evolving electric transportation market.

BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Established in 2000, the company specializes in a range of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, directly modulated distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. Additionally, BinOptics produces custom integrated chips encompassing edge- and surface-emitting lasers, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. Its products are primarily designed for use in data communication and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as various advanced non-telecommunication applications.

Allworx specializes in developing and selling Voice Over IP (VoIP) phone systems tailored for small businesses with 3 to 150 users. The company aims to provide these businesses with advanced communication technologies typically accessible only to larger enterprises. Allworx's products integrate essential communication functionalities into a single system, which includes PBX and Key phone capabilities, secured Internet access, remote office support, and collaboration tools. Additionally, its offerings encompass messaging software for email, voicemail, unified messaging, follow-me calling, and group calendaring. The company operates through two primary divisions: Product, which focuses on the design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of phone and network systems, and Consulting, which provides engineering services for software and digital hardware development.

BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Established in 2000, the company specializes in a range of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, directly modulated distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. Additionally, BinOptics produces custom integrated chips encompassing edge- and surface-emitting lasers, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. Its products are primarily designed for use in data communication and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as various advanced non-telecommunication applications.