Imperium Empires
Funding Round in 2021
Imperium Empires is a gaming company focused on developing an AAA-quality metaverse that centers around space-based massively multiplayer online games. The company boasts a skilled team of in-house game developers and designers dedicated to creating an engaging gaming experience. By implementing innovative features such as non-fungible token (NFT) burn mechanisms, Imperium Empires aims to disrupt the traditional play-to-earn blockchain gaming model. This allows players to damage or destroy NFTs in competitive player-versus-player zones, encouraging collaboration among gamers while enabling them to earn money through gameplay.
Vantage Data Centers
Private Equity Round in 2020
Vantage Data Centers is a global data center provider that designs, builds, and operates facilities for hyperscale, wholesale, cloud providers, and large enterprises. It offers build-to-suit data centers, powered shells, and turnkey solutions, along with move-in management, data center operations, smart hands, and facilities management services. The company emphasizes high-density, energy-efficient infrastructure and flexible environments that scale with demand, delivering reliability and sustainability. Its global footprint spans North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with an additional location in Quincy, Washington. Founded in 2010, Vantage serves clients requiring scalable, resilient data center capacity.
DataBank
Secondary Market in 2020
DataBank Holdings, Ltd. is a data center and co-location company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Eagan, Kansas City, and Atlanta. Founded in 2004, DataBank provides a comprehensive array of services, including co-location solutions that ensure security, power configurations, and cooling. The company also offers managed services such as cloud computing, virtual hosting, network connectivity, and security, along with consulting services that encompass design and implementation, migration, and continuity planning. DataBank emphasizes compliance with various industry standards, including those for payment card security and health data protection. Catering to a diverse clientele across sectors like healthcare, finance, gaming, and hospitality, DataBank is committed to optimizing IT environments and ensuring data availability for enterprises.
Kr Space
Venture Round in 2018
Kr Space is a provider of office space and entrepreneurial services in China, specializing in customized co-working environments designed to enhance the working experience for entrepreneurs. With a presence in ten cities and approximately 13,000 seats—of which 82% are currently occupied—Kr Space offers spacious work areas equipped with modern facilities. The company focuses on fostering connections among entrepreneurs, facilitating partnerships, and promoting business growth through practical training courses and collaborative workspaces. Led by David Zhong, a former vice president at JD.com, Kr Space aims to redefine the traditional office experience and is recognized for its operational excellence and resource integration within the broader framework of 36Kr.
NorthStar Realty Finance
Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 2003, NorthStar Realty Finance is a publicly traded, internally-managed real estate finance company. It operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is known for its experienced management team, nimble approach, and ability to deliver results across various market conditions.
YapStone
Seed Round in 2000
YapStone is a payment processing platform specializing in the vacation rental industry. It offers an integrated solution for accepting electronic payments, catering specifically to the needs of marketplace and software customers. The company’s platform supports a variety of online and mobile payment options, enhancing transaction monetization and improving overall conversion rates. YapStone also aims to streamline capital and operational expenses for sharing economy marketplaces by providing flexible global payouts to merchants, as well as functionalities for instant and deferred funding and split payments. This comprehensive approach allows clients to efficiently manage their payment processes while accommodating diverse consumer preferences.