Cervin

Cervin Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in the B2B technology sector. Founded in 2008, the firm focuses on seed and pre-Series A funding, primarily targeting enterprise software, cloud computing, and infrastructure tools. Cervin Ventures seeks to partner with disciplined entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions for rapidly growing markets. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $5 million in its portfolio companies, with a selective approach to limit investments to around 10-12 companies per fund cycle. With a strong emphasis on capital efficiency, Cervin Ventures aims to support founders in building enduring companies while avoiding short-lived trends. The firm has a successful track record, having invested in over 50 companies, including notable exits. Managing Director Preetish Nijhawan brings extensive experience, having co-founded Akamai Technologies, to guide the firm’s investment strategy.

Scott Brown

Venture Partner

Daniel Karp

General Partner

Nilesh Maheshwari

Associate

Courtney McKee

Vice President of Finance

Preetish Nijhawan

Co-Founder and General Partner

Samir Shah

Operating Partner

82 past transactions

Stream Security

Series B in 2024
Lightlytics specializes in cloud deployment technologies that assist SRE and DevOps teams in managing infrastructure updates and developments. The company provides a continuously updated model of cloud environments by tracking behavior and configuration changes. Its technology enables teams to automatically predict, pre-empt, and prevent potential failures, downtime, and business disruptions by simulating all possible dependencies and assessing their impact on operations prior to deployment. This capability allows organizations to code and deploy configurations efficiently and securely, ensuring smooth operations from code to cloud.

Remi

Series A in 2024
We find roofers more roofs, and homeowners the right roofer. There are over 80 million homes in the US, and eventually, every one of them will need a new roof. We're modernizing the reroofing industry and fixing the broken bidding system by creating a marketplace that allows contractors to focus on what they do best—getting a repaired roof over homeowners' heads quickly. With instant quotes, guaranteed quality, and fast timelines, we’re good for both homeowners and contractors, and that’s good for business.

Meticulate

Seed Round in 2024
Meticulate is an automated business workflow company based in San Francisco that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline access to high-quality financial and market research. Its platform enables business professionals, including investors, consultants, bankers, and finance experts, to quickly create detailed market landscapes and maps, significantly reducing the time needed for research from hours to minutes. This efficiency allows users to focus more on their core business activities, ultimately saving both time and resources.

Bolster AI

Series B in 2024
Bolster Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat online fraud and protect brands from scams and account takeovers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster offers a range of products, including Online Customer Protection, which features detection, automated takedown, continuous monitoring, and threat intelligence. Its Online Fraud Prevention platform identifies both victims and scammers, providing tools to address phishing kits and fraudulent sites. Additionally, the company provides a Real-time Detection API that covers various types of scams, such as phishing and counterfeit activities. Bolster serves multiple sectors, including finance, technology, and retail, and promotes proactive brand protection through tools like checkphish.ai, a free, open-source resource for detecting fraudulent websites and phishing scams. The team at Bolster has extensive experience in cybersecurity, contributing to its innovative approach to fraud prevention.

Anvilogic

Series C in 2024
Anvilogic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a detection automation platform designed to enhance automated threat detection and modernize security operations. Anvilogic's offerings include a modular detection engine, a collection of curated threat scenarios, and an AI security copilot, all of which help security teams improve detection coverage and reduce costs. The platform allows organizations to maintain their existing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems while integrating a scalable and cost-effective data lake for high-volume data sources. This approach minimizes the need for extensive changes in existing processes, enabling security operations teams in various sectors, including banking and technology, to effectively accelerate the identification and triage of threats.

Hegel AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Hegel AI's platform, Prom, allows for experimenting with prompts, fine-tuned models, and retrieval-augmented generating systems.

Peerlogic

Seed Round in 2024
Peerlogic is a conversational intelligence platform specifically designed for dental offices, focusing on voice-based call analytics. The platform analyzes interactions between dental practices and patients, providing detailed insights that help identify trends, predict revenue outcomes, and establish best practices. By optimizing call flow and tracking front office performance, Peerlogic enables dental practices to enhance efficiencies and capitalize on missed opportunities. The actionable intelligence derived from the analytics empowers practice owners to understand the factors influencing their success, allowing them to make informed adjustments to their business strategies and objectives. Ultimately, Peerlogic aims to improve the financial performance of dental practices by facilitating better appointment scheduling and operational efficiencies.

Kapital

Series B in 2023
Kapital is a fintech company focused on providing digital financial services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), freelancers, and startups. Its platform simplifies financial processes, allowing clients to manage their treasury effectively and gain visibility into their financial activities. By offering tools for corporate spending, payroll distribution, and supplier payments all in one place, Kapital enables businesses to maintain control over their finances without the need to outsource these functions. The company aims to foster the growth of its clients by providing them with inclusive financial products that support their income and expense management, ultimately accelerating their growth potential.

ArmorCode

Series B in 2023
ArmorCode is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2020. It provides an AppSecOps platform aimed at simplifying application security and reducing application exposure and risk. The platform offers comprehensive features for application security posture, vulnerability and compliance management, and DevSecOps automation. By integrating with the broader security ecosystem, ArmorCode's solution helps organizations de-duplicate, correlate, and orchestrate security findings, ultimately enhancing their protection against third-party attacks. The company aims to deliver significant improvements in application security efficiency, achieving a tenfold increase in AppSec force multiplier impact for various prominent enterprises.

Vendelux

Series A in 2023
Vendelux offers an AI-powered event intelligence platform that assists marketers in making informed decisions regarding event attendance, sponsorship, and hosting. By integrating customer relationship management (CRM) data with a proprietary database of over 30,000 events, the platform allows users to identify prospects, customers, and competitors at various events. This capability enables companies to enhance their engagement strategies and optimize the impact of their event participation. Additionally, Vendelux's platform helps marketers discover the most relevant events for their target audience and track competitor activities, ultimately aiming to maximize return on investment in event marketing efforts.

Conveyor

Series A in 2023
Conveyor is a leading platform that utilizes generative AI to streamline and automate customer security reviews, addressing a significant pain point in the sales process. By providing an end-to-end solution that includes a customer-facing trust portal, a GPT-powered tool for responding to questionnaires, and a comprehensive service for questionnaire completion, Conveyor enables vendors to enhance trust with their customers. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time spent on the tedious task of sharing security information and answering security questionnaires by over 90%. Trusted by top SaaS companies, Conveyor aims to simplify the security review process, allowing information security teams to focus on more strategic tasks.

Catch+Release

Series A in 2023
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the search and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in streamlining the clearance and licensing process through its Content Exchange platform. This platform allows users to organize shots from various online sources, receive Clearance Ratings to identify licensable content, and initiate the licensing process easily. Catch&Release handles negotiations for copyright and model clearances, provides indemnification, and maintains all necessary documentation and transaction records. By curating a diverse portfolio of story-driven content from artists and creators, the company enables brands and advertisers to efficiently license film, photography, and audio, enhancing their promotional efforts.

Causely

Seed Round in 2023
Causely is an artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing cloud application management by automating troubleshooting processes. The platform integrates with various observability tools, including monitoring systems and logging frameworks, to collect critical data such as metrics, logs, and traces from applications and infrastructure. By capturing causality within software, Causely enables developers to manage applications more efficiently and reduce disruptions during application delivery. This self-managed approach enhances resilience in applications, allowing organizations to operate with minimal human intervention.

FireCompass

Venture Round in 2023
FireCompass is an innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on Continuous Automated Red Teaming and Attack Surface Management. It continuously indexes and monitors the deep, dark, and surface web to create a comprehensive map of an organization's digital attack surface, including identifying Shadow IT vulnerabilities. The platform performs safe, multi-stage simulated attacks to reveal potential attack paths before malicious actors can exploit them. By integrating various security functionalities, FireCompass reduces the need for multiple security tools and minimizes manual effort. The platform is utilized by leading companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, information technology, and financial services, enhancing their ability to protect against cybersecurity threats such as phishing and misconfigured systems.

FireCompass

Series A in 2023
FireCompass is an innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on Continuous Automated Red Teaming and Attack Surface Management. It continuously indexes and monitors the deep, dark, and surface web to create a comprehensive map of an organization's digital attack surface, including identifying Shadow IT vulnerabilities. The platform performs safe, multi-stage simulated attacks to reveal potential attack paths before malicious actors can exploit them. By integrating various security functionalities, FireCompass reduces the need for multiple security tools and minimizes manual effort. The platform is utilized by leading companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, information technology, and financial services, enhancing their ability to protect against cybersecurity threats such as phishing and misconfigured systems.

ArmorCode

Series A in 2022
ArmorCode is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2020. It provides an AppSecOps platform aimed at simplifying application security and reducing application exposure and risk. The platform offers comprehensive features for application security posture, vulnerability and compliance management, and DevSecOps automation. By integrating with the broader security ecosystem, ArmorCode's solution helps organizations de-duplicate, correlate, and orchestrate security findings, ultimately enhancing their protection against third-party attacks. The company aims to deliver significant improvements in application security efficiency, achieving a tenfold increase in AppSec force multiplier impact for various prominent enterprises.

Bolster AI

Series A in 2022
Bolster Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat online fraud and protect brands from scams and account takeovers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster offers a range of products, including Online Customer Protection, which features detection, automated takedown, continuous monitoring, and threat intelligence. Its Online Fraud Prevention platform identifies both victims and scammers, providing tools to address phishing kits and fraudulent sites. Additionally, the company provides a Real-time Detection API that covers various types of scams, such as phishing and counterfeit activities. Bolster serves multiple sectors, including finance, technology, and retail, and promotes proactive brand protection through tools like checkphish.ai, a free, open-source resource for detecting fraudulent websites and phishing scams. The team at Bolster has extensive experience in cybersecurity, contributing to its innovative approach to fraud prevention.

Ratio

Venture Round in 2022
Ratio is a technology-driven finance firm that specializes in providing non-dilutive funding solutions. The company offers flexible financial options that enable businesses to access cash upfront based on the future value of secured bookings from contracts. This approach allows companies to leverage their recurring revenues as a strategic asset, facilitating growth, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing sales conversion. Through its innovative platform, Ratio aims to support businesses in managing their financial needs without diluting ownership.

Anvilogic

Series B in 2022
Anvilogic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a detection automation platform designed to enhance automated threat detection and modernize security operations. Anvilogic's offerings include a modular detection engine, a collection of curated threat scenarios, and an AI security copilot, all of which help security teams improve detection coverage and reduce costs. The platform allows organizations to maintain their existing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems while integrating a scalable and cost-effective data lake for high-volume data sources. This approach minimizes the need for extensive changes in existing processes, enabling security operations teams in various sectors, including banking and technology, to effectively accelerate the identification and triage of threats.

Arkestro

Series A in 2022
Arkestro is a provider of predictive procurement software that enables businesses to enhance savings and improve supply chain performance by integrating preferred outcomes into their processes. The cloud-based platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate negotiations, facilitating faster decision-making and real-time collaboration. By leveraging instant forecasts, Arkestro allows organizations to achieve savings more efficiently, often 2–5 times faster than traditional methods. This software not only optimizes procurement strategies but also increases vendor participation, helping businesses secure significant savings on managed services and raw materials.

Airgap

Series A in 2022
Airgap is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a zero-trust isolation platform aimed at protecting organizations from ransomware threats. As ransomware attacks become increasingly prevalent, Airgap's solution ensures that even if a network's perimeter is compromised or if there are unpatched vulnerabilities within servers, the organization remains secure. The platform allows for rapid deployment in minutes without requiring agents, APIs, or significant infrastructure changes. Founded by seasoned cybersecurity experts, Airgap's offerings, including its Ransomware Kill Switch, have gained the trust of large enterprises and service providers, enabling them to modernize their networks with a straightforward and secure infrastructure.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

Stream Security

Series A in 2022
Lightlytics specializes in cloud deployment technologies that assist SRE and DevOps teams in managing infrastructure updates and developments. The company provides a continuously updated model of cloud environments by tracking behavior and configuration changes. Its technology enables teams to automatically predict, pre-empt, and prevent potential failures, downtime, and business disruptions by simulating all possible dependencies and assessing their impact on operations prior to deployment. This capability allows organizations to code and deploy configurations efficiently and securely, ensuring smooth operations from code to cloud.

Zight

Series A in 2022
Zight is a visual communication tool that simplifies and enhances information sharing within organizations. With a growing community of over 4 million users, Zight allows for the easy creation and sharing of screenshots, GIFs, and screen recordings, all in one platform. This tool facilitates both internal and external communication, helping teams collaborate more effectively and reducing the time spent in meetings. By enabling visual asynchronous communication, Zight aims to minimize misunderstandings and productivity losses associated with traditional communication methods. Its user-friendly design makes it a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve collaboration across multifunctional teams.

ArmorCode

Seed Round in 2022
ArmorCode is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2020. It provides an AppSecOps platform aimed at simplifying application security and reducing application exposure and risk. The platform offers comprehensive features for application security posture, vulnerability and compliance management, and DevSecOps automation. By integrating with the broader security ecosystem, ArmorCode's solution helps organizations de-duplicate, correlate, and orchestrate security findings, ultimately enhancing their protection against third-party attacks. The company aims to deliver significant improvements in application security efficiency, achieving a tenfold increase in AppSec force multiplier impact for various prominent enterprises.

Blink Technologies

Series A in 2021
Blink Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and development of artificial intelligence-based eye tracking technology that operates without the need for dedicated hardware. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development center in Haifa, Israel, the company offers a non-intrusive software solution that can be integrated with existing camera systems in devices such as smartphones, laptops, ATMs, and retail environments. Utilizing deep learning and advanced computer vision, Blink's technology allows for accurate eye tracking in various settings, enabling customers to enhance interaction with their environments. The software is compatible with any operating system and can be deployed locally or in the cloud, appealing to food retailers and manufacturers of computer and mobile devices.

Folloze

Series A in 2021
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to facilitate collaboration between marketing and sales teams. The Folloze platform empowers users to create personalized, account-specific experiences by automating content campaigns and providing actionable insights through behavioral alerts. It allows sales personnel to tailor content boards that can be customized for individual accounts, leveraging various media types such as videos and documents. Users can engage prospects through interactive calls-to-action and track content performance based on visitor interactions. The platform integrates with popular analytics tools and existing sales processes, including Salesforce, enabling seamless data synchronization and enhanced follow-up strategies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Folloze also has an office in Denver, Colorado, and a development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has successfully supported leading B2B brands in delivering engaging customer experiences throughout the buyer journey, significantly contributing to their sales growth.

ThirdAI

Seed Round in 2021
ThirdAI is a developer of innovative artificial intelligence tools aimed at making sophisticated large language models and advanced AI technologies accessible to a broader audience. The company focuses on democratizing AI through software innovations, particularly with its unique accelerator that employs hash-based processing algorithms for training and inference in neural networks. After a decade of research, ThirdAI has created algorithms that significantly enhance the performance of standard x86 CPUs, making them up to 15 times faster than traditional GPUs for training large neural networks. This advancement challenges the prevailing notion that specialized processors like GPUs are essential for effective AI training. By enabling lower-cost CPU usage for AI workloads, ThirdAI not only improves current training processes but also facilitates new applications previously deemed unfeasible on GPUs. Through its unified interface, ThirdAI provides a sustainable and reliable AI solution that is immediately production-ready, helping users automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and maintain a competitive edge.

Anvilogic

Series A in 2021
Anvilogic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a detection automation platform designed to enhance automated threat detection and modernize security operations. Anvilogic's offerings include a modular detection engine, a collection of curated threat scenarios, and an AI security copilot, all of which help security teams improve detection coverage and reduce costs. The platform allows organizations to maintain their existing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems while integrating a scalable and cost-effective data lake for high-volume data sources. This approach minimizes the need for extensive changes in existing processes, enabling security operations teams in various sectors, including banking and technology, to effectively accelerate the identification and triage of threats.

Catch+Release

Series A in 2021
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the search and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in streamlining the clearance and licensing process through its Content Exchange platform. This platform allows users to organize shots from various online sources, receive Clearance Ratings to identify licensable content, and initiate the licensing process easily. Catch&Release handles negotiations for copyright and model clearances, provides indemnification, and maintains all necessary documentation and transaction records. By curating a diverse portfolio of story-driven content from artists and creators, the company enables brands and advertisers to efficiently license film, photography, and audio, enhancing their promotional efforts.

Slapdash

Seed Round in 2021
Slapdash is a company that transforms the way users interact with cloud applications by streamlining access and enhancing productivity. Its primary offering is a single interface tool that consolidates various SaaS applications, allowing users to search, organize, and launch files efficiently, similar to traditional desktop environments. The Slapdash Command Bar serves as a central hub for executing daily tasks—such as locating documents, joining meetings, and managing leads—significantly faster than conventional methods. By enabling employees to work across multiple cloud applications seamlessly, Slapdash aims to improve workflow speed and efficiency in modern workplaces.

Privacera

Series B in 2021
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.

AiFi

Funding Round in 2020
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for retail. Founded in 2016, AiFi has developed a cashier-free software platform that utilizes sensor and camera networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, fill their carts, and complete purchases seamlessly. This technology allows retailers to gather valuable data on inventory management and consumer shopping behaviors. The platform's flexibility enables it to adapt to various store formats without requiring additional shelf sensors, supporting different shopping experiences through app-based, credit card, or hybrid entry methods. AiFi has established partnerships with retailers worldwide, including major brands such as ALDI South Group, Carrefour, and Morrisons, and it operates the largest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores globally. The company has secured $80 million in funding from notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the field of autonomous shopping solutions.

Privacera

Series A in 2020
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.

Zycada

Series B in 2020
Zycada specializes in enhancing eCommerce performance by accelerating the delivery of dynamic content, enabling retailers to meet the high expectations of online shoppers for speed and personalization. The company's platform addresses challenges related to network performance, such as congestion and data packet loss, allowing retailers to adapt in real-time to changing network conditions. By utilizing Zycada's technology, businesses can personalize shopping experiences without requiring code changes, ultimately leading to higher user engagement and increased revenue. Clients that implement Zycada's solutions have reported revenue gains of over 5%.

WEVO

Angel Round in 2020
Wevo, Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides a user experience research platform designed to optimize digital experiences before they go live. Founded in 2016, Wevo leverages artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing to deliver statistically significant insights for digital marketers. The platform helps identify why visitors are not converting, compares potential page performance, and offers actionable recommendations to enhance conversion rates. By synthesizing quantitative and qualitative insights, Wevo enables research, product, and marketing teams to make informed decisions with confidence, thereby reducing risks associated with their strategies. The company has also been recognized for its innovative approach, having received multiple patents for its technology.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

Paystand

Series B in 2020
Paystand, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging blockchain and cloud technology to offer Payments-as-a-Service. Its software digitizes receivables and automates payment processing, reducing time-to-cash and eliminating transaction fees. This innovative approach helps businesses streamline their cash management processes and unlock new revenue opportunities while contributing to a more open financial system.

Folloze

Series B in 2019
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to facilitate collaboration between marketing and sales teams. The Folloze platform empowers users to create personalized, account-specific experiences by automating content campaigns and providing actionable insights through behavioral alerts. It allows sales personnel to tailor content boards that can be customized for individual accounts, leveraging various media types such as videos and documents. Users can engage prospects through interactive calls-to-action and track content performance based on visitor interactions. The platform integrates with popular analytics tools and existing sales processes, including Salesforce, enabling seamless data synchronization and enhanced follow-up strategies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Folloze also has an office in Denver, Colorado, and a development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has successfully supported leading B2B brands in delivering engaging customer experiences throughout the buyer journey, significantly contributing to their sales growth.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

AllyO

Series B in 2019
AllyO is a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for human resources, specializing in automating talent acquisition and management. The company collaborates with a significant portion of Fortune 50 companies to enhance HR communication and streamline processes, reducing administrative burdens and inefficiencies. AllyO's innovative platform features AI-driven chatbots that facilitate various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. This technology allows employers to automate tasks such as screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and conducting exit interviews, which improves efficiency and employee satisfaction. The platform also supports multiple communication channels, including text messaging and email, resulting in high conversation completion and talent satisfaction rates. AllyO's services are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing HR systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. With substantial backing from top-tier investors, the company has experienced significant growth and is committed to transforming the HR landscape through intelligent automation.

Zight

Seed Round in 2019
Zight is a visual communication tool that simplifies and enhances information sharing within organizations. With a growing community of over 4 million users, Zight allows for the easy creation and sharing of screenshots, GIFs, and screen recordings, all in one platform. This tool facilitates both internal and external communication, helping teams collaborate more effectively and reducing the time spent in meetings. By enabling visual asynchronous communication, Zight aims to minimize misunderstandings and productivity losses associated with traditional communication methods. Its user-friendly design makes it a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve collaboration across multifunctional teams.

Bungee Tech

Seed Round in 2019
Bungee Tech Corporation, founded in 2017 and located in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in geolocation data mining software aimed at enhancing the performance of e-commerce businesses, particularly in retail, airlines, and hospitality. The company's software employs artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning to gather and analyze publicly available data on competitors, providing clients with real-time insights on pricing, promotions, and product availability. This comprehensive approach not only helps businesses optimize their market strategies but also uncovers new opportunities for product assortments. By integrating its own analytics with verified partner data from trusted sources, Bungee Tech delivers a holistic view of the competitive landscape, enabling clients to innovate rapidly and add value to their offerings. The company is supported by investors from Silicon Valley, including NextGen Venture Partners and Cervin Ventures.

Arkestro

Seed Round in 2019
Arkestro is a provider of predictive procurement software that enables businesses to enhance savings and improve supply chain performance by integrating preferred outcomes into their processes. The cloud-based platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate negotiations, facilitating faster decision-making and real-time collaboration. By leveraging instant forecasts, Arkestro allows organizations to achieve savings more efficiently, often 2–5 times faster than traditional methods. This software not only optimizes procurement strategies but also increases vendor participation, helping businesses secure significant savings on managed services and raw materials.

AiFi

Series A in 2019
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for retail. Founded in 2016, AiFi has developed a cashier-free software platform that utilizes sensor and camera networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, fill their carts, and complete purchases seamlessly. This technology allows retailers to gather valuable data on inventory management and consumer shopping behaviors. The platform's flexibility enables it to adapt to various store formats without requiring additional shelf sensors, supporting different shopping experiences through app-based, credit card, or hybrid entry methods. AiFi has established partnerships with retailers worldwide, including major brands such as ALDI South Group, Carrefour, and Morrisons, and it operates the largest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores globally. The company has secured $80 million in funding from notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the field of autonomous shopping solutions.

EdCast

Series C in 2018
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Ampool

Seed Round in 2018
Ampool, Inc. specializes in developing an advanced in-memory platform that enhances analytic capabilities by integrating streaming and historical data. The company offers the Ampool Enterprise, which enables users to effectively store, manage, and analyze data in real-time, facilitating streaming analytics, batch processing, and machine learning. Ampool’s technology serves various sectors, including finance, telecommunications, retail, media, and IoT analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Ampool aims to streamline real-time data-intensive applications through a distributed, memory-centric active data store. This platform supports multiple analytical processes, including stream ingestion, batch processing, and interactive queries, all within a unified architecture powered by Apache Geode™. By providing a cloud-native analytics engine with a focus on low overhead and rapid performance, Ampool enhances business intelligence capabilities while minimizing security risks.

ClientSuccess

Seed Round in 2018
ClientSuccess, Inc. is a developer of customer success management software tailored for Software-as-a-Service companies globally. Founded in 2014 and based in American Fork, Utah, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance post-sales customer relationships and improve retention and growth. Key offerings include SuccessScore, which assesses overall customer health, and SuccessCycle, which helps define and manage success throughout the customer lifecycle. The platform also features solutions for subscription management, customer engagement, and analytics, allowing users to track and mitigate risks while identifying expansion opportunities. Additionally, ClientSuccess provides integrations with customer relationship management and support tools, ensuring seamless communication and support for clients. The company's holistic approach aims to foster a culture of customer success by delivering actionable insights and best practices.

Bedrock Analytics

Venture Round in 2018
Bedrock Analytics Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based analytics and visualization platform tailored for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company transforms syndicated and retail data from sources such as Nielsen and IRI into actionable insights for sales and marketing teams. Bedrock's platform enables these teams to create dynamic selling narratives that enhance product sales, improve customer retention, and optimize category performance. By leveraging machine learning, the platform delivers faster and more intelligent recommendations, allowing users to focus on strategic growth rather than time-consuming data manipulation. Bedrock serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small natural food brands to large multinational corporations, positioning itself as a high-growth venture-backed entity in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Akridata

Venture Round in 2018
Akridata Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven data architecture and operations platforms. The company's technology focuses on streamlining the transport and storage of raw AI data, addressing the challenges associated with high volumes of data generated during AI processing in the cloud. Akridata's innovative solutions enhance visual inspection processes for manufacturers, facilitating automation and improving quality control in industrial and medical device manufacturing. By employing advanced computer vision technology, Akridata enables faster and more accurate defect detection, helping businesses transition from manual inspections to intelligent automation. This not only increases efficiency but also reduces errors and overall storage costs, ultimately optimizing the training of deep learning models for a variety of applications.

Reveel Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
Reveel Technologies provides a cloud-based platform that transforms traditional media formats—such as print, digital, and video—into interactive mobile experiences. This innovative application allows users to capture images of print materials or click on digital content to access a customized landing page, which can be created quickly and shared across various media channels. By eliminating the need for app downloads or additional creative production, Reveel enhances audience engagement and facilitates measurable actions, ultimately helping brands, agencies, and media outlets increase revenue. This seamless integration allows consumers to explore, learn, and make purchases directly through their mobile or desktop devices, capturing their interest at the moment it arises.

StackShare

Series A in 2018
StackShare, Inc. operates a cloud-based discovery platform that assists developers and engineers in finding and comparing software development tools and cloud infrastructure services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, StackShare allows users to explore a wide range of technological solutions, including application hosting, data management, DevOps tools, and business support resources. The platform fosters a community where developers, engineers, and technology leaders can share recommendations, reviews, and insights about the tools they use, helping others navigate the complex landscape of software options. By providing transparency and community-driven feedback, StackShare aims to simplify the decision-making process for organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company was previously known as Leanstack, Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.

Punchh

Series B in 2018
Punchh Inc. provides a mobile loyalty and engagement platform designed to enhance customer relationships for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes branded mobile applications for loyalty programs, referral incentives, online ordering, and payment processing. By integrating its platform with existing point-of-sale systems and various social networks, Punchh enables restaurants to gather insights into customer behavior and preferences. Its technology employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to create personalized customer experiences, allowing brands to engage effectively and increase customer lifetime value. With a client base that includes nearly 200 global enterprise brands, Punchh operates not only in the United States but also has a presence in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, facilitating a comprehensive approach to customer retention and remarketing across multiple channels.

Zight

Venture Round in 2017
Zight is a visual communication tool that simplifies and enhances information sharing within organizations. With a growing community of over 4 million users, Zight allows for the easy creation and sharing of screenshots, GIFs, and screen recordings, all in one platform. This tool facilitates both internal and external communication, helping teams collaborate more effectively and reducing the time spent in meetings. By enabling visual asynchronous communication, Zight aims to minimize misunderstandings and productivity losses associated with traditional communication methods. Its user-friendly design makes it a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve collaboration across multifunctional teams.

AllyO

Series A in 2017
AllyO is a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for human resources, specializing in automating talent acquisition and management. The company collaborates with a significant portion of Fortune 50 companies to enhance HR communication and streamline processes, reducing administrative burdens and inefficiencies. AllyO's innovative platform features AI-driven chatbots that facilitate various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. This technology allows employers to automate tasks such as screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and conducting exit interviews, which improves efficiency and employee satisfaction. The platform also supports multiple communication channels, including text messaging and email, resulting in high conversation completion and talent satisfaction rates. AllyO's services are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing HR systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. With substantial backing from top-tier investors, the company has experienced significant growth and is committed to transforming the HR landscape through intelligent automation.

Paystand

Series A in 2017
Paystand, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging blockchain and cloud technology to offer Payments-as-a-Service. Its software digitizes receivables and automates payment processing, reducing time-to-cash and eliminating transaction fees. This innovative approach helps businesses streamline their cash management processes and unlock new revenue opportunities while contributing to a more open financial system.

QuanticMind

Series B in 2017
QuanticMind Inc. develops a predictive advertising management software that focuses on optimizing paid search, social media, display, and mobile advertising. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the field by utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning, distributed cloud computing, and in-memory processing. QuanticMind's platform integrates cross-channel and third-party data to provide actionable insights for advertisers, enabling them to make informed decisions and maximize their advertising performance. Additionally, QuanticMind offers services including data quality assurance, technical support, and training to enhance user experience and effectiveness. The company serves a global community of data-driven marketers who rely on its innovative solutions to improve their advertising strategies.

Dark

Seed Round in 2017
Dark Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a new programming language designed to facilitate the creation of distributed applications. Founded in 2017, Dark's offering includes an integrated editor, compiler, and platform-as-a-service (PaaS), allowing engineers to utilize high-level programming primitives in their development processes. The company's holistic approach aims to streamline the programming experience by combining essential tools into a cohesive solution for application development.

Privacera

Seed Round in 2017
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.

Catch+Release

Seed Round in 2017
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the search and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in streamlining the clearance and licensing process through its Content Exchange platform. This platform allows users to organize shots from various online sources, receive Clearance Ratings to identify licensable content, and initiate the licensing process easily. Catch&Release handles negotiations for copyright and model clearances, provides indemnification, and maintains all necessary documentation and transaction records. By curating a diverse portfolio of story-driven content from artists and creators, the company enables brands and advertisers to efficiently license film, photography, and audio, enhancing their promotional efforts.

Folloze

Series A in 2016
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to facilitate collaboration between marketing and sales teams. The Folloze platform empowers users to create personalized, account-specific experiences by automating content campaigns and providing actionable insights through behavioral alerts. It allows sales personnel to tailor content boards that can be customized for individual accounts, leveraging various media types such as videos and documents. Users can engage prospects through interactive calls-to-action and track content performance based on visitor interactions. The platform integrates with popular analytics tools and existing sales processes, including Salesforce, enabling seamless data synchronization and enhanced follow-up strategies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Folloze also has an office in Denver, Colorado, and a development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has successfully supported leading B2B brands in delivering engaging customer experiences throughout the buyer journey, significantly contributing to their sales growth.

StackShare

Seed Round in 2016
StackShare, Inc. operates a cloud-based discovery platform that assists developers and engineers in finding and comparing software development tools and cloud infrastructure services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, StackShare allows users to explore a wide range of technological solutions, including application hosting, data management, DevOps tools, and business support resources. The platform fosters a community where developers, engineers, and technology leaders can share recommendations, reviews, and insights about the tools they use, helping others navigate the complex landscape of software options. By providing transparency and community-driven feedback, StackShare aims to simplify the decision-making process for organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company was previously known as Leanstack, Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.

Tynker

Series A in 2016
Tynker is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to program and built games, apps and more. Tynker's mission is to provide every child with solid foundations in Computer Science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Tynker offers self-paced online courses for children to learn coding at home, as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. Tynker’s intuitive visual programming language enables kids to build web and mobile apps, design RPG and platformer games, control robots, program drones, and even modify Minecraft worlds.

EdCast

Series B in 2016
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Zycada

Seed Round in 2016
Zycada specializes in enhancing eCommerce performance by accelerating the delivery of dynamic content, enabling retailers to meet the high expectations of online shoppers for speed and personalization. The company's platform addresses challenges related to network performance, such as congestion and data packet loss, allowing retailers to adapt in real-time to changing network conditions. By utilizing Zycada's technology, businesses can personalize shopping experiences without requiring code changes, ultimately leading to higher user engagement and increased revenue. Clients that implement Zycada's solutions have reported revenue gains of over 5%.

Reveel Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Reveel Technologies provides a cloud-based platform that transforms traditional media formats—such as print, digital, and video—into interactive mobile experiences. This innovative application allows users to capture images of print materials or click on digital content to access a customized landing page, which can be created quickly and shared across various media channels. By eliminating the need for app downloads or additional creative production, Reveel enhances audience engagement and facilitates measurable actions, ultimately helping brands, agencies, and media outlets increase revenue. This seamless integration allows consumers to explore, learn, and make purchases directly through their mobile or desktop devices, capturing their interest at the moment it arises.

Bedrock Analytics

Seed Round in 2015
Bedrock Analytics Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based analytics and visualization platform tailored for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company transforms syndicated and retail data from sources such as Nielsen and IRI into actionable insights for sales and marketing teams. Bedrock's platform enables these teams to create dynamic selling narratives that enhance product sales, improve customer retention, and optimize category performance. By leveraging machine learning, the platform delivers faster and more intelligent recommendations, allowing users to focus on strategic growth rather than time-consuming data manipulation. Bedrock serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small natural food brands to large multinational corporations, positioning itself as a high-growth venture-backed entity in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ampool

Seed Round in 2015
Ampool, Inc. specializes in developing an advanced in-memory platform that enhances analytic capabilities by integrating streaming and historical data. The company offers the Ampool Enterprise, which enables users to effectively store, manage, and analyze data in real-time, facilitating streaming analytics, batch processing, and machine learning. Ampool’s technology serves various sectors, including finance, telecommunications, retail, media, and IoT analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Ampool aims to streamline real-time data-intensive applications through a distributed, memory-centric active data store. This platform supports multiple analytical processes, including stream ingestion, batch processing, and interactive queries, all within a unified architecture powered by Apache Geode™. By providing a cloud-native analytics engine with a focus on low overhead and rapid performance, Ampool enhances business intelligence capabilities while minimizing security risks.

LaunchDarkly

Venture Round in 2015
LaunchDarkly is a feature management platform designed to enhance software delivery for development teams. It enables organizations to gradually roll out new software features to specific user segments across various platforms. The platform facilitates safe and standardized releases, streamlining the transition to cloud-based environments and fostering collaboration between development and business teams. By allowing teams to schedule code changes, designate approvers, and automatically disable problematic features in production, LaunchDarkly helps clients effectively manage the lifecycle of their software features, from launch to retirement. This capability allows developers to separate logic from code, ensuring higher quality and reliability in software deployments.

Folloze

Seed Round in 2015
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to facilitate collaboration between marketing and sales teams. The Folloze platform empowers users to create personalized, account-specific experiences by automating content campaigns and providing actionable insights through behavioral alerts. It allows sales personnel to tailor content boards that can be customized for individual accounts, leveraging various media types such as videos and documents. Users can engage prospects through interactive calls-to-action and track content performance based on visitor interactions. The platform integrates with popular analytics tools and existing sales processes, including Salesforce, enabling seamless data synchronization and enhanced follow-up strategies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Folloze also has an office in Denver, Colorado, and a development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has successfully supported leading B2B brands in delivering engaging customer experiences throughout the buyer journey, significantly contributing to their sales growth.

SOHA SYSTEMS

Series A in 2015
Soha Systems, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise application security services designed for developers, IT and security teams, and CIOs. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in its Soha Cloud service, which creates a "cloud perimeter" to safeguard organizations from internet threats, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and botnets. This innovative solution minimizes the attack surface, conceals applications from public exposure, and provides authenticated users with micro-granular access to specific applications. Unlike traditional security tools and network access methods, Soha Cloud integrates data path protection, identity access management, and application security into a cohesive platform, enhancing management visibility and fortifying the security posture of its clients. As of October 2016, Soha Systems operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.

ArmorText

Venture Round in 2015
ArmorText is a developer of a secure messaging platform tailored for mobile enterprises, focusing on enhancing collaboration while ensuring compliance with security standards. The platform addresses the needs of various regulated industries by safeguarding against data breaches, unauthorized access, and other cybersecurity threats. ArmorText enables organizations to communicate securely both internally and externally, facilitating collaboration between companies and their customers. By prioritizing security and data retention, the company helps enterprises leverage cloud computing and storage while minimizing risks associated with data mining and third-party access.

EdCast

Series A in 2014
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Paystand

Seed Round in 2014
Paystand, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging blockchain and cloud technology to offer Payments-as-a-Service. Its software digitizes receivables and automates payment processing, reducing time-to-cash and eliminating transaction fees. This innovative approach helps businesses streamline their cash management processes and unlock new revenue opportunities while contributing to a more open financial system.

Punchh

Series A in 2014
Punchh Inc. provides a mobile loyalty and engagement platform designed to enhance customer relationships for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes branded mobile applications for loyalty programs, referral incentives, online ordering, and payment processing. By integrating its platform with existing point-of-sale systems and various social networks, Punchh enables restaurants to gather insights into customer behavior and preferences. Its technology employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to create personalized customer experiences, allowing brands to engage effectively and increase customer lifetime value. With a client base that includes nearly 200 global enterprise brands, Punchh operates not only in the United States but also has a presence in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, facilitating a comprehensive approach to customer retention and remarketing across multiple channels.

Punchh

Venture Round in 2013
Punchh Inc. provides a mobile loyalty and engagement platform designed to enhance customer relationships for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes branded mobile applications for loyalty programs, referral incentives, online ordering, and payment processing. By integrating its platform with existing point-of-sale systems and various social networks, Punchh enables restaurants to gather insights into customer behavior and preferences. Its technology employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to create personalized customer experiences, allowing brands to engage effectively and increase customer lifetime value. With a client base that includes nearly 200 global enterprise brands, Punchh operates not only in the United States but also has a presence in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, facilitating a comprehensive approach to customer retention and remarketing across multiple channels.

Tynker

Venture Round in 2013
Tynker is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to program and built games, apps and more. Tynker's mission is to provide every child with solid foundations in Computer Science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Tynker offers self-paced online courses for children to learn coding at home, as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. Tynker’s intuitive visual programming language enables kids to build web and mobile apps, design RPG and platformer games, control robots, program drones, and even modify Minecraft worlds.

Bright Pattern

Seed Round in 2012
Bright Pattern is a provider of AI-powered cloud contact center software that aims to simplify omnichannel customer service for midsize and enterprise companies. The company offers a platform that enables businesses to manage customer interactions seamlessly across various channels, enhancing the experience for customers, agents, and contact center managers. Its software supports multi-cloud services and allows for integration with telecom providers and infrastructure, ensuring continuous availability through non-disruptive updates and maintenance. Bright Pattern's focus is on delivering a quick and user-friendly deployment process, allowing business users to implement the solution without the need for costly professional services.

Spotzot

Series A in 2011
Spotzot operates a mobile shopping network that connects advertisers with a large base of high-intent shoppers who primarily make purchases at physical retail locations. With a user base of 30 million, Spotzot enhances the in-store shopping experience by offering location-based services that allow consumers to discover trends, promotions, and nearby stores. The platform boasts impressive engagement, with 40% of visitors returning monthly and over half a million active shoppers daily. Retailers benefit significantly from Spotzot's capabilities, as more than 60% of users are actively seeking to make purchases, with up to 15% completing transactions in-store. Additionally, Spotzot serves as a top monetization source for publishers, providing access to a wide range of in-store coupons and promotions from leading retail chains across 500,000 locations in the U.S. Through its free APIs, Spotzot enables publishers to integrate these promotions into various shopping and entertainment applications, facilitating a seamless experience for consumers and brands alike.

Claritics

Series A in 2011
Claritics is a cloud-based social analytics company that specializes in providing actionable business insights for social commerce. Its suite of applications analyzes real-time data from various platforms, including social, mobile, and web, enabling game developers, marketers, and social commerce companies to enhance their customer acquisition, engagement, and monetization strategies. By delivering immediate insights, Claritics facilitates smarter and faster decision-making and supports the automation of business processes, ultimately helping clients improve user engagement, retention, and revenue across their campaigns.

Involver

Series C in 2010
Involver is a prominent social marketing platform that serves over 700,000 brands and agencies, collectively managing audiences exceeding 1.6 billion fans. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for marketers to create engaging social media experiences, including its innovative Social Markup Language, which enables developers to design rich social content. Involver's Audience Management Platform allows agencies to efficiently publish, monitor, measure, and manage social media content across multiple networks from a single dashboard. Additionally, Involver provides a range of applications tailored to enhance audience engagement on social media. As a Facebook Preferred Developer, Involver has collaborated with Facebook's internal marketing team on significant campaigns, including events like the World Cup and US Elections. By equipping some of the world's largest brands with effective social media strategies, Involver plays a critical role in helping them expand their digital influence.

Zephyr

Series A in 2008
Zephyr specializes in on-demand enterprise test management software, offering comprehensive solutions for managing the entire testing lifecycle within organizations. Its platform facilitates the oversight of resources, releases, sprints, test cases, scheduling, test execution, defect tracking, documentation, collaboration, and real-time reporting and metrics. Zephyr's robust suite of products supports over a million users, catering to the diverse software testing needs of various industries, including finance, healthcare, media, automotive, IT services, and enterprise software. This versatility underscores its commitment to addressing the evolving challenges of global software test management.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.