Cue Ball is a Boston-based venture capital firm founded in 2005, specializing in recurring revenue platforms within business information services, digital media, and specialty consumer sectors. The firm operates under a human capital-centric philosophy, emphasizing the importance of people in creating enduring value. Its partnership comprises experienced operators with a successful track record in leading companies within the consumer and media industries, including those who have run major information media firms and founded innovative internet and consumer businesses. Additionally, Cue Ball is supported by the Cue Ball Collective, a distinctive network of industry and thought leaders who invest in the firm and contribute to its strategic insights.
Forum is a marketplace for peer support groups that connects mission-driven facilitators with people seeking support for life's biggest challenges–including life transitions, career, health, relationships, and more. Peer support is a proven model for personal change, healing, and growth – and our vision is a world where everyone has easy access to it.
Covey
Seed Round in 2022
Covey is an analyst-led community focused on identifying and rewarding emerging talent in money management. The company has developed a financial platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of portfolios among users. This platform allows analysts to share portfolio analytics across various communities while aggregating trade-level data on equities. By providing a sophisticated mock portfolio trading suite, Covey assists hedge funds and investment institutions in refining their trading strategies, ultimately enhancing their investment decision-making processes.
ianacare
Series A in 2022
Ianacare, Inc. is a company that has developed a technology platform to assist family caregivers in managing the complexities of caregiving. Founded in 2017 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a resource hub for individuals caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or other challenges. Ianacare connects caregivers, care recipients, and their support networks, facilitating access to practical help such as meal preparation, transportation, respite care, and emotional support. By fostering community and collaboration among caregivers, the platform aims to empower these individuals, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the caregiving journey effectively.
Recycle Track Systems
Series C in 2021
Recycle Track Systems is a waste management company that partners with local haulers to provide efficient and responsible waste collection services. The company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline collection routes and enhance communication with pickup sites, offering services for garbage, recyclables, compost, and e-waste.
WaitWhat
Series B in 2021
WaitWhat is a media invention company focused on creating and owning original, high-quality content that reshapes the cultural landscape. It develops innovative media properties that extend beyond their initial formats, aiming to establish new categories and genres within the industry. The company offers a diverse range of services, including live events, higher education initiatives, corporate curricula, publishing, and video series. By infusing its content with a sense of wonder and curiosity, WaitWhat seeks to engage audiences and alter their perceptions of the world. Through its commitment to exceptional production values and scalable concepts, the company strives to deliver impactful media that resonates across various platforms.
Tea Drops
Series A in 2021
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.
Pex
Series A in 2021
Pex is a company that specializes in digital rights technology, focusing on providing transparency and accuracy in the licensing and management of content. Its advanced technology operates with remarkable speed and scale, allowing for efficient transactions that simplify global licensing processes. This empowers digital platforms to make real-time decisions regarding content usage, while also enabling creators to use copyrighted material without concerns of infringement. Additionally, Pex ensures that rightsholders receive proper credit and compensation for their work. The company is committed to building inclusive and equitable solutions that address the complexities of digital rights management.
Capital Markets Gateway
Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
Wahed
Venture Round in 2020
Wahed Invest is a financial technology company focused on providing an ethics-driven investment platform specifically designed for Muslim investors. The company offers a user-friendly digital platform that facilitates access to a range of Shariah-compliant investment products, including managed portfolios, venture investments, and real estate opportunities. Wahed Invest utilizes a fully automated system coupled with customized financial optimization algorithms to serve individuals seeking alternatives to traditional banking solutions. By adhering to strict Islamic principles, the company ensures that its investment offerings align with the ethical and religious values of its users, fostering confidence in the integrity of their financial decisions.
ianacare
Venture Round in 2020
Ianacare, Inc. is a company that has developed a technology platform to assist family caregivers in managing the complexities of caregiving. Founded in 2017 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a resource hub for individuals caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or other challenges. Ianacare connects caregivers, care recipients, and their support networks, facilitating access to practical help such as meal preparation, transportation, respite care, and emotional support. By fostering community and collaboration among caregivers, the platform aims to empower these individuals, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the caregiving journey effectively.
Helpr
Venture Round in 2020
Our pool of Helprs is sourced primarily from referrals from parent company University Sitters, a premier boutique agency that staffed university student and grad babysitters.
Wynd
Venture Round in 2020
Wynd Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of air purification solutions, specializing in portable devices that actively monitor and improve air quality. The flagship product, Wynd, features a removable sensor that detects environmental pollutants and allergens, initiating purification processes as needed. The company's offerings extend to Wynd Halo pro, which provides real-time air quality measurement and monitoring, ensuring effective operation and maintenance of its systems. Wynd Technologies also delivers Environmental Monitoring as a Service, utilizing AI-enabled analytics to enhance indoor air quality and mitigate risks in both residential and commercial spaces. Notable customers include major corporations and institutions, reflecting Wynd's commitment to creating healthier environments. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, Wynd was previously known as Claireau, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.
Codeverse
Venture Round in 2020
Codeverse is an innovative education technology platform that aims to teach children how to code. It operates the world's first interactive coding studio, providing a self-guided curriculum that makes learning coding accessible and enjoyable for kids. The platform features a kid-friendly programming language and intuitive tools designed to facilitate the learning process. Through one-on-one interactions, Codeverse enables children to engage with coding in a way that is both fun and rewarding, supporting its mission to educate a billion kids in coding skills.
Leade.rs
Venture Round in 2020
Leade.rs is a platform designed specifically for event organizers, streamlining the process of finding and matching speakers for events, conferences, and keynotes. By offering a mobile application that connects organizers with qualified and available speakers, Leade.rs addresses the challenges of sourcing diverse voices and eliminates the need for cold-calling potential leads. With extensive experience in event planning, the company understands the importance of relevant and engaging content, making it easier for organizers to access a wide range of entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Inventables
Series C in 2019
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in 3D carving machines, software, and materials designed for digital fabrication. Its flagship product, the X-Carve, allows users to create intricate designs in various materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. The company also offers Carvey bits, a tabletop 3D carving software, and Easel Pro, a cloud-based design tool. In addition to machines, Inventables provides a wide range of materials such as acrylic, circuit board blanks, and machinable wax, along with essential machine components and finishing products. With a catalog of approximately 30,000 items, Inventables caters to small manufacturers and designers, facilitating the production of diverse products from jewelry to furniture. Founded in 2002, the company aims to make manufacturing accessible and efficient for its customers.
Landit
Series A in 2019
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.
WaitWhat
Series A in 2019
WaitWhat is a media invention company focused on creating and owning original, high-quality content that reshapes the cultural landscape. It develops innovative media properties that extend beyond their initial formats, aiming to establish new categories and genres within the industry. The company offers a diverse range of services, including live events, higher education initiatives, corporate curricula, publishing, and video series. By infusing its content with a sense of wonder and curiosity, WaitWhat seeks to engage audiences and alter their perceptions of the world. Through its commitment to exceptional production values and scalable concepts, the company strives to deliver impactful media that resonates across various platforms.
Haute Hijab
Seed Round in 2019
Haute Hijab, Inc. is a prominent American brand founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs and accessories for women. The company aims to empower hijab-wearing women by offering stylish and innovative products that cater to both everyday wear and special occasions. Haute Hijab operates through its online platform, focusing on superior service and craftsmanship. By celebrating the diverse needs of Muslim women, the brand strives to create a sense of comfort and confidence, making it a leader in the intersection of fashion, technology, and retail within the hijab market.
Wahed
Seed Round in 2018
Wahed Invest is a financial technology company focused on providing an ethics-driven investment platform specifically designed for Muslim investors. The company offers a user-friendly digital platform that facilitates access to a range of Shariah-compliant investment products, including managed portfolios, venture investments, and real estate opportunities. Wahed Invest utilizes a fully automated system coupled with customized financial optimization algorithms to serve individuals seeking alternatives to traditional banking solutions. By adhering to strict Islamic principles, the company ensures that its investment offerings align with the ethical and religious values of its users, fostering confidence in the integrity of their financial decisions.
Sopris Health
Venture Round in 2018
Sopris Health, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in developing an automated digital assistant software aimed at enhancing healthcare documentation. The company’s innovative application functions as a voice-driven medical scribe, capturing conversations between healthcare providers and patients to generate clinical notes in real time. This technology significantly reduces the time physicians spend on documentation and data entry, allowing them to focus more on direct patient interaction. By addressing clinical inefficiencies, Sopris Health aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by healthcare professionals, ultimately striving for improved patient outcomes. Founded in 2015, the company was previously known as Listen.Md, Inc. and continues to advance its artificial intelligence capabilities in the medical field.
Bread
Venture Round in 2018
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
Athena Club
Seed Round in 2018
Athena Club is a manufacturer of feminine care products that focuses on providing essential items for body, wellness, and period care. The company's product range includes tampons, razor kits, shave foam, body wash, face wipes, multivitamins, and probiotics. Athena Club aims to enhance personal care by utilizing efficient, high-quality ingredients and sustainable packaging, while also incorporating innovative patented technologies. By offering these products through a subscription model, Athena Club enables women to receive affordable personal care items conveniently delivered to their doorsteps.
Tea Drops
Seed Round in 2018
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.
True Botanicals
Series A in 2018
True Botanicals, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of nontoxic skincare and personal care products, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The company's product range includes cleansers, toners, face oils, serums, sunscreens, and hair care items, all formulated with concentrated bio-active ingredients derived from vegan sources. These products are designed to address specific skin concerns such as acne, hyper-pigmentation, and wrinkles, while promoting overall skin health without harmful toxins or fillers. True Botanicals also offers personalized skincare consultations, helping users understand their skin and lifestyle needs, recommending tailored product routines, and providing ongoing support. The company's products are available for purchase both online and in physical retail stores.
ChatGrid
Seed Round in 2018
ChatGrid is a mobile application focused on enhancing communication between businesses and consumers through a customer feedback platform. It utilizes artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to facilitate connections via various social media messaging apps. By providing a social hub for users, ChatGrid enables individuals to give feedback on businesses and brands, streamlining the process of gathering insights and improving customer engagement through mobile messaging. This approach allows businesses to effectively interact with their customers, fostering better relationships and enhancing overall communication.
TB12
Venture Round in 2018
TB12 is a sports enhancement platform focused on improving athlete performance and overall wellness. Inspired by the training methods of renowned NFL quarterback Tom Brady, TB12 offers personalized programming that aims to prevent injuries, enhance longevity, and optimize peak performance. The TB12 Method incorporates innovative practices such as deep-force muscle pliability work, hydration strategies, and tailored nutrition plans, alongside no-load strength and conditioning techniques and cognitive performance training. In addition to its training programs, TB12 provides a variety of supplements, sports apparel, and accessories, catering to a global audience of athletes seeking to enhance their physical capabilities and well-being.
Wahed
Seed Round in 2017
Wahed Invest is a financial technology company focused on providing an ethics-driven investment platform specifically designed for Muslim investors. The company offers a user-friendly digital platform that facilitates access to a range of Shariah-compliant investment products, including managed portfolios, venture investments, and real estate opportunities. Wahed Invest utilizes a fully automated system coupled with customized financial optimization algorithms to serve individuals seeking alternatives to traditional banking solutions. By adhering to strict Islamic principles, the company ensures that its investment offerings align with the ethical and religious values of its users, fostering confidence in the integrity of their financial decisions.
Jopwell
Series A in 2017
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform based in New York that connects Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with job opportunities across various industries, including technology, finance, and education. Founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, Jopwell aims to empower candidates and companies by providing a diverse pipeline of talent. The platform facilitates the recruitment process for partner companies, enabling them to access underrepresented candidates at various career stages, from internships to experienced hires. Jopwell's mission focuses on leveraging technology to enhance access to professional opportunities and promote diversity in the workforce. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in publications such as Inc. and Fast Company.
Bread
Series B in 2017
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
Dubset Media Holdings
Series A in 2017
Dubset Media Holdings, Inc. is a technology solutions company focused on the music and video industries. It provides an innovative marketplace that facilitates the distribution and monetization of derivative music, particularly mixes and remixes, for DJs, artists, labels, publishers, and distributors. Utilizing proprietary technology and a comprehensive rights management database, Dubset aggregates audio and data assets from content creators, analyzing them to identify copyright-protected works. This process allows for transparent and controlled distribution of music, creating new opportunities for content creators while ensuring compliance with copyright regulations. Through user-friendly dashboards and a commitment to simplicity, Dubset enhances the efficiency of music rights management and fosters a collaborative environment for the music industry.
Argent
Seed Round in 2017
Argent Mill, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in women's workwear apparel. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on providing stylish and functional clothing designed for professional settings. Its product range includes blazers, tops, trousers, jumpsuits, outerwear, skirts, dresses, and sweaters, as well as various accessories. Argent aims to empower women by offering a collection that blends technical styling with contemporary fashion, ensuring that customers feel both confident and sophisticated in their work attire.
Halo Neuro
Venture Round in 2017
Halo Neuroscience develops and markets neurotechnology systems to help individuals unlock their true potential. Their first product, Halo Sport, utilizes Neuropriming technology to accelerate skill and strength acquisition in elite athletes. Neuropriming is the process of using electrical stimulation during movement-based training to build stronger, more optimized connections between your brain and muscles. This process induces a temporary state of hyper-learning or "hyperplasticity" in the brain, which refines the brain's ability to learn and adapt to training. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, CA.
Rentlytics
Venture Round in 2017
Rentlytics, Inc. is a business intelligence platform focused on providing real estate investors and managers with insights into property and portfolio performance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers solutions that cover various aspects of real estate management, including rents, occupancy, lease analysis, delinquency, financial history, and budget variance. By leveraging big-data analytics, Rentlytics enables users to optimize data insights, enhance portfolio performance, and make informed decisions in the complex real estate market. The platform is designed to help clients identify and predict trends, thus allowing them to take proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve returns. Rentlytics operates as a subsidiary of RealPage, Inc. and serves some of the largest real estate investment management firms globally.
CENTRL
Series B in 2016
CENTRL Inc. offers a comprehensive platform designed for privacy and risk management, enabling companies to manage critical business information securely. The platform allows users to upload, approve, publish, and collaborate on documents while automating assessments and vendor monitoring processes. It includes tools for compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD, providing a flexible solution suitable for organizations of all sizes. Additionally, CENTRL's offerings encompass a full suite of modules for privacy compliance, data subject access requests, assessments, and data mapping, along with robust third-party and vendor risk management capabilities. This integrated approach helps organizations streamline diligence operations, enhance oversight, and effectively manage risks throughout the vendor lifecycle. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, CENTRL was previously known as Kontrolscan Inc.
MiniLuxe
Venture Round in 2016
MiniLuxe, Inc. operates beauty salons across the United States, providing a range of services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, and brow shaping. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has expanded to multiple locations, including cities in Massachusetts, Texas, and Rhode Island. In addition to its salon services, MiniLuxe offers personal beauty products and gift cards available for purchase online. The brand focuses on delivering a comprehensive nail and beauty experience for both men and women.
Banyan Water
Venture Round in 2016
Banyan Water, Inc. specializes in providing water management solutions tailored for commercial and institutional clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in San Francisco, Houston, and Farmer’s Branch, the company employs real-time technologies to enhance water efficiency and reduce costs. Its offerings include irrigation and flow monitoring solutions, along with services such as system inspections, irrigation repairs, fertigation, well monitoring, and utility audits. By leveraging an IoT-based platform, Banyan Water enables businesses to monitor water usage, detect leaks, and identify savings opportunities across various sectors, including hospitality, property management, real estate investment, living communities, landscaping, and academia.
ProofPilot
Seed Round in 2016
ProofPilot, Inc. operates a Software as a Service platform that facilitates the creation and management of research studies online. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables users to design randomized cohort studies with various arms, incorporating both online and offline activities. Users can build surveys, identify tests, set measurement intervals, and manage incentives. The platform supports participant recruitment, data collection with security measures, and provides reminders for participation. Additionally, it offers statistical analysis and graphing tools for data reporting. ProofPilot serves a diverse range of sectors, including academia, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, government, and consumer goods, helping researchers evaluate behavior changes, healthcare treatments, and other initiatives. The platform aims to simplify the research process, making it as easy as managing a blog post while reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Landit
Seed Round in 2016
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.
Jopwell
Seed Round in 2016
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform based in New York that connects Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with job opportunities across various industries, including technology, finance, and education. Founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, Jopwell aims to empower candidates and companies by providing a diverse pipeline of talent. The platform facilitates the recruitment process for partner companies, enabling them to access underrepresented candidates at various career stages, from internships to experienced hires. Jopwell's mission focuses on leveraging technology to enhance access to professional opportunities and promote diversity in the workforce. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in publications such as Inc. and Fast Company.
JW Player
Series D in 2016
JW Player is a video streaming and analytics platform that provides an HTML5 video player for web content and video advertising. The company specializes in creating tools that enable publishers to enhance their visual storytelling and effectively monetize their video content. By using JW Player's technology, video professionals can increase views and audience engagement while maximizing advertising revenue with minimal investment. The platform is designed to accommodate various screens, allowing users to refine their video strategies and reach a wider audience.
Cambridge Blockchain
Seed Round in 2016
Cambridge Blockchain, Inc. is a company that develops blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions specifically for financial institutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to empower users by returning control of personal identity data to them while facilitating compliance with stringent data privacy regulations. Its platform is designed to enhance the customer experience by eliminating redundant compliance steps and providing an asset-agnostic control layer for blockchain transactions. This approach enables financial businesses to effectively manage sensitive data and meet evolving identity compliance requirements. As of December 2020, Cambridge Blockchain operates as a subsidiary of Blockchains, LLC.
Bread
Series A in 2015
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
CENTRL
Series A in 2015
CENTRL Inc. offers a comprehensive platform designed for privacy and risk management, enabling companies to manage critical business information securely. The platform allows users to upload, approve, publish, and collaborate on documents while automating assessments and vendor monitoring processes. It includes tools for compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD, providing a flexible solution suitable for organizations of all sizes. Additionally, CENTRL's offerings encompass a full suite of modules for privacy compliance, data subject access requests, assessments, and data mapping, along with robust third-party and vendor risk management capabilities. This integrated approach helps organizations streamline diligence operations, enhance oversight, and effectively manage risks throughout the vendor lifecycle. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, CENTRL was previously known as Kontrolscan Inc.
Kapost
Series B in 2015
Kapost is a leading provider of content marketing software that helps businesses manage their content marketing as a structured process. Its platform facilitates the ideation, production, distribution, audience development, and analytics of content marketing, enabling marketers to create more content, attract more traffic, and generate more leads. The platform includes a content library featuring exclusive research, tactical eBooks, and customizable templates, allowing B2B marketers to strategically plan and produce personalized content with targeted messaging. Additionally, Kapost offers tools for streamlining distribution across various channels and analyzing content performance at scale. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including prominent brands such as Eloqua, Marketo, AT&T, and Intel. Kapost also runs The Content Marketeer, a blog dedicated to providing educational resources for marketers.
Livefyre
Series D in 2015
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
MiniLuxe
Venture Round in 2014
MiniLuxe, Inc. operates beauty salons across the United States, providing a range of services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, and brow shaping. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has expanded to multiple locations, including cities in Massachusetts, Texas, and Rhode Island. In addition to its salon services, MiniLuxe offers personal beauty products and gift cards available for purchase online. The brand focuses on delivering a comprehensive nail and beauty experience for both men and women.
JW Player
Series C in 2014
JW Player is a video streaming and analytics platform that provides an HTML5 video player for web content and video advertising. The company specializes in creating tools that enable publishers to enhance their visual storytelling and effectively monetize their video content. By using JW Player's technology, video professionals can increase views and audience engagement while maximizing advertising revenue with minimal investment. The platform is designed to accommodate various screens, allowing users to refine their video strategies and reach a wider audience.
Redline Trading Solutions
Venture Round in 2014
Redline Trading Solutions, Inc. specializes in designing and deploying market data and order execution solutions for automated trading across global markets. The company provides a range of products, including RedlineFeed, which delivers low-latency, normalized market data from various asset classes, and InRush Accelerated Ticker Plant, a solution that aggregates and normalizes market data from multiple sources. Additionally, Redline offers an Order Execution Gateway for processing trades across different markets and a Pre-Trade Risk engine that conducts extensive risk assessments. The company also supplies historical market data and a Managed Service that integrates its ticker plant and execution gateway with direct exchange connectivity. Redline serves a diverse clientele, including investment banks, brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms, and maintains offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Redline operates as a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs PSI Global Holdings, LLC.
TeachBoost
Seed Round in 2014
TeachBoost, LLC operates a cloud-based performance management platform tailored for K-12 schools and educators. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform facilitates ongoing evaluation and feedback, fostering dialogue between teachers and administrators to enhance professional development and improve student outcomes. It provides solutions that promote collaboration among educators, creating a supportive environment for sharing best practices and collective growth. As a subsidiary of Schoolbinder, Inc., TeachBoost aims to drive meaningful interactions that lead to sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.
Ditto Labs
Seed Round in 2014
Ditto Labs specializes in image recognition technology that provides insights into product usage and consumer behavior through social media photos. Its patented machine learning and computer vision capabilities integrate with numerous enterprise social listening platforms, allowing brands to analyze campaign performance and consumer sentiment by combining visual signals with textual data. Ditto's "vision-as-a-service" offerings assist travel and hospitality websites in enhancing click-through rates by highlighting persuasive user-generated photos. Additionally, its APIs aid housing and automotive sites in organizing, screening, and rating user photos to boost site performance. The company's image recognition technology has been independently verified to offer higher accuracy and a broader range of classifiers compared to its competitors. Furthermore, Ditto Labs is unique in enabling clients to create custom classifiers tailored to their specific business needs.
FundingGates AR Platform
Venture Round in 2014
FundingGates provides an all-in-one AR Management Platform, solutions for all stages of a company's receivables cycle. It specializes in the fields of accounts receivable management, accounts receivable software, and working capital management. It was founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, United States.
ShapeUp
Series B in 2013
ShapeUp is a provider of corporate wellness solutions based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 2006, the company utilizes a social networking platform to promote employee health and wellness through incentives and gamification. ShapeUp's programs are clinically proven and have reached over 2 million individuals, serving more than 500 employers and health plans across 109 countries. The company's approach focuses on driving positive health outcomes for large populations by integrating social interaction and financial rewards into its wellness initiatives.
Lex Machina
Series A in 2013
Lex Machina, Inc. is a provider of legal analytics, specializing in Software-as-a-Service solutions that deliver structured data sets related to judges, lawyers, parties, and intellectual property litigation. Founded in 2010 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a suite of applications designed to assist attorneys in developing effective legal strategies, drafting successful motions, and assessing the risk associated with new cases. Its platform, utilizing advanced data mining techniques, allows users to analyze millions of pages of litigation information, enabling them to predict the behaviors and outcomes of various legal strategies. Additionally, Lex Machina provides professional services including early case assessment, judge and party profiling, benchmarking, and customized reporting. As a subsidiary of LexisNexis Group, Lex Machina plays a pivotal role in equipping law firms and businesses with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape.
Livefyre
Series C in 2013
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
Epic Burger
Venture Round in 2013
Epic Burger, Inc. is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Skokie. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in offering non-processed, all-natural food, including a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and French fries. Epic Burger prioritizes quality by serving certified halal beef and grilled chicken, while avoiding artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives in its menu items. The restaurants also provide a selection of drinks, shakes, malts, and smoothies. With a focus on delivering wholesome American meals, Epic Burger aims to provide consumers with healthy dining options at an affordable price.
JW Player
Series B in 2012
JW Player is a video streaming and analytics platform that provides an HTML5 video player for web content and video advertising. The company specializes in creating tools that enable publishers to enhance their visual storytelling and effectively monetize their video content. By using JW Player's technology, video professionals can increase views and audience engagement while maximizing advertising revenue with minimal investment. The platform is designed to accommodate various screens, allowing users to refine their video strategies and reach a wider audience.
Ingage
Series C in 2012
Ingage, developed by ScrollMotion, Inc., is a software platform that allows businesses to create and share interactive touchscreen content without the need for extensive design or development resources. This software as a service (SaaS) solution provides sales teams with tools to create, customize, and deliver branded content that enhances engagement throughout the sales process. Users can easily create new presentations or import existing PowerPoint files, share content from mobile devices, and utilize interactive elements such as images, videos, and product specifications. Ingage also offers analytics features that track content engagement, enabling teams to understand viewer interactions and adapt their materials for improved effectiveness. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, and retail, and is supported by Scrollmotion Blue, a creative agency that collaborates with clients to develop tailored interactive solutions. Founded in 2008, ScrollMotion is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in La Jolla, California.
Yapp
Seed Round in 2012
Yapp, Inc. offers a user-friendly platform that enables clients to create, edit, and publish mobile applications for various events, conferences, meetings, and internal communications, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The platform caters to a wide range of organizations, from small nonprofit associations to large enterprises, allowing users to develop mobile applications tailored for diverse needs, including event management, employee engagement, and internal communications. With Yapp, clients can efficiently create applications in minutes and publish them instantly, providing a cost-effective solution for enhancing attendee engagement and facilitating communication within organizations. Founded in 2010, Yapp is headquartered in New York, New York.
Livefyre
Series B in 2011
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
ideeli
Series C in 2011
ideeli is an online retail platform that specializes in flash sales, providing members with access to limited-time offers on a curated selection of products. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on delivering a unique shopping experience through significant discounts on excess or sample merchandise. The product categories include apparel, accessories, home goods, footwear, children's items, travel, and lifestyle products. By offering privileged prices on well-known brands and experiences, ideeli aims to create excitement and exclusivity in online shopping.
1-800-DENTIST
Venture Round in 2010
1-800-DENTIST® is only the best way to find a dentist, period. We are the #1 FREE service that custom matches you to your perfect dentist based on your unique dental and payment needs. No other company has more experience or resources dedicated to helping you find the right dentist right away. Since 1986, 1-800-DENTIST has matched over 7 million people to their perfect dentist. With thousands of pre-screened dentists nationwide, we can help you schedule an appointment with a quality, local dentist in just minutes. In addition to helping people find quality dental care in their community, we also offer dentists specialized tools to help them manage their practices and communicate better with their patients. Thanks to 1800dentist.com, you can find the right dentist quicker and easier than ever. Our website provides up-to-date dental information on treatments, such as teeth whitening, dentures and dental braces. Plus, 1800dentist.com offers dental videos for quick oral health tips. If “live” help is more your style, you can always call one of 1-800-DENTIST’s friendly operators any day of the week, 24 hours a day to find a dentist near you.
ShapeUp
Series A in 2010
ShapeUp is a provider of corporate wellness solutions based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 2006, the company utilizes a social networking platform to promote employee health and wellness through incentives and gamification. ShapeUp's programs are clinically proven and have reached over 2 million individuals, serving more than 500 employers and health plans across 109 countries. The company's approach focuses on driving positive health outcomes for large populations by integrating social interaction and financial rewards into its wellness initiatives.
Livefyre
Series A in 2010
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
Knovel
Venture Round in 2010
Knovel is a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust. They focus on the engineering community, offering an unmatched depth and breadth of validated engineering content aggregated from the most trusted sources.
Stylesight
Series B in 2010
Stylesight is a company that offers trend forecasting and product development tools tailored for professionals in the fashion and style sectors. It provides designers, manufacturers, and retailers with access to up-to-date fashion data and imagery, which can be utilized in various applications such as advertising campaigns, design initiatives, and merchandise displays. By delivering comprehensive insights and resources, Stylesight supports creative professionals in making informed decisions and staying ahead of industry trends.
Roti Modern Mediterranean
Venture Round in 2010
Rōti, operating as Roti Modern Mediterranean, is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in providing customizable Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring a diverse menu that includes rice bowls, salads, pitas, sandwiches, sides, sauces, and desserts. Rōti focuses on using fresh, healthy ingredients to deliver delicious Mediterranean flavors at affordable prices. In addition to its restaurant offerings, the company also provides catering services. Rōti has established locations in several states, including Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C., catering to a growing demand for convenient and nutritious dining options.
Virgin Pulse
Venture Round in 2010
Virgin Pulse, a subsidiary of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, focuses on developing technology that promotes healthy lifestyle habits among employees. By tailoring its solutions to align with organizational culture, Virgin Pulse enhances the overall well-being experience for users, leading to improved outcomes for both employees and businesses. The brand, established in 1970, is recognized for its commitment to creating exceptional consumer experiences through innovation and quality service. Virgin Pulse aims to foster engagement and support within workplaces, contributing to a healthier workforce and a more productive environment.
SmartZip
Series A in 2009
SmartZip Analytics is a prominent provider of predictive marketing solutions tailored for the real estate and mortgage lending sectors. The company utilizes innovative predictive analytics and automated marketing tools to transform big data into actionable insights for real estate professionals. Its flagship offering, SmartTargeting, empowers agents by identifying and targeting homeowners most likely to sell in specific neighborhoods across the United States. By focusing on home intelligence and optimizing marketing strategies, SmartZip enhances brand awareness, improves credibility, and facilitates effective lead follow-up for its clients. As a rapidly expanding startup, SmartZip has built a strong team and a comprehensive marketing platform that positions it as a leader in the industry.
PlanetTran
Venture Round in 2009
PlanetTran is a provider of airport shuttle and chauffeured car services, specializing in the use of hybrid vehicles. The company caters to both individuals and organizations, offering scheduled transportation as well as on-demand reservations through a smartphone application. In addition to in-car Wi-Fi, PlanetTran enhances the customer experience with features such as online booking, billing, and message notifications. Their focus on sustainability and convenience makes them a noteworthy option for environmentally conscious travelers seeking reliable transportation solutions.
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