Cultivation Capital

Cultivation Capital, established in 2012 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investing. It manages a family of funds, primarily focusing on seed to series B-stage investments in the United States. The firm concentrates on four key industries: life sciences and health tech, software and IT, agriculture tech, and geospatial tech. Cultivation Capital typically invests $500k to $3.5M in startups during their Seed or Series A phase, with the potential for follow-on investments.

Scott Addonizio

General Partner

Joel Crater

General Partner

Chris Danforth

General Partner - Life Sciences Fund

Andy Dearing

General Partner

Peter Esparrago

Co-Founder and General Partner

Marc Hirshman

General Partner

Taha Jangda

General Partner

Paul Meier

Partner

Matt Phimphavong

Principal

Rick Ryan

General Partner

Kristina Schmelter

Principal

William Schmidt

General Partner

John True

General Partner

Dean VandeKamp

General Partner

Paul Weber

General Partner

Kyle Welborn

Co-Founder and General Partner

Heather Wood

General Partner

231 past transactions

Lena Health

Seed Round in 2025
Lena Health is a developer of a text-based virtual assistant platform designed to assist patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. The platform leverages conversational AI to facilitate care coordination and navigation tasks, while also providing the option for human support when needed. By allowing patients to schedule appointments and manage their health via SMS text live chat, Lena Health offers a convenient alternative to lengthy phone calls. This service is especially beneficial for value-based care organizations and payers, as it enhances medication adherence and aims to improve overall health outcomes for its members.

Solis Agrosciences

Series A in 2025
Solis Agrosciences, founded in 2021, is a plant science services company that focuses on accelerating research and development in crop innovation. The company offers advanced technology and research services tailored for Agtech companies, enabling them to rapidly test and develop new plant traits. Solis Agrosciences provides an end-to-end pipeline for gene-editing and transgenic plant generation and characterization. By supporting emerging startups within the biotechnology ecosystem, the company creates tools and services that facilitate scientific discovery and commercialization in the agricultural sector.

SimpliFed

Seed Round in 2025
SimpliFed is a telehealth company founded in 2020 that offers virtual breastfeeding support to new and pregnant parents. The company focuses on providing accessible care during the peri and postnatal periods, addressing the challenges faced by parents, including sleep deprivation and concerns about infant nutrition. SimpliFed specializes in lactation and baby feeding support, as well as monitoring high-risk conditions such as hypertension and gestational diabetes. Through secure online and video-based connections, patients can engage with care navigators who guide them through their maternal care journey, helping them obtain quick answers to their questions about their infants' dietary needs.

My FLiiP

Seed Round in 2025
My FLiiP is a software management company for studios and training centers.

Parsec Education

Series A in 2024
Parsec Education is a technology company that provides educational data analytics and data visualization services.

VedaPointe

Seed Round in 2024
VedaPointe, founded in 2019 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in health technology by providing strategic expertise, incubation assistance, and technical services for clinical and administrative healthcare data. The company operates a platform designed to enhance communication channels and support new healthcare economic models. Its data ecosystem facilitates the exchange of critical healthcare data required for value-based care within revenue cycle management. By enabling healthcare professionals to leverage integrated clinical and administrative data, VedaPointe aims to drive new value and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Satim

Venture Round in 2024
Satim specializes in satellite-based radar imagery technologies that provide accurate insights for detecting and measuring geohazards. Utilizing advanced software and algorithms, the company automatically analyzes synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, extracting clear information about various objects, including ships, cars, and buildings. This capability is unaffected by weather conditions or time of day, allowing for continuous monitoring and assessment of environmental and human-related risks to infrastructure. By harnessing the power of satellite imagery, Satim enables businesses to gain actionable intelligence in real-time, facilitating improved decision-making processes.

Monitaur

Series A in 2024
Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing auditability, transparency, and governance for machine learning systems in regulated industries. It offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the challenges faced by organizations using artificial intelligence models for decision-making. Monitaur's platform includes key features such as formative AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. This solution can be uniformly applied across various modeling paradigms and systems, including internal and vendor applications. Monitaur is recognized by analysts as a leading provider in the AI governance sector due to its robust offerings and the proven value it delivers to highly-regulated enterprises.

Lionize

Venture Round in 2024
Lionize is an advertising technology company focused on streamlining the influencer marketing process. Its digital platform leverages artificial intelligence to assist brands and agencies in enhancing productivity through automation, enabling more efficient management of influencer campaigns. By utilizing proprietary business development processes and advanced tools such as web-scraping and machine learning, Lionize allows marketers to make data-driven decisions that drive sales and expand brand reach. This comprehensive approach simplifies the execution of marketing strategies across social media and digital advertising, ultimately reducing effort and time in campaign management.

OpsLab

Seed Round in 2023
OpsLab is a developer of an AI-based platform focused on predictive operations tracking and disruption management for industries such as airlines, hospitals, and defense organizations. The company creates enterprise software as a service (SaaS) products that utilize operations research techniques and machine learning to address complex optimization challenges. Its platform assists clients in managing operational planning, tracking, and recovery processes, particularly in the airline sector where it automates crew scheduling and enhances ground staff management. By leveraging advanced technologies, OpsLab aims to improve efficiency and resilience in critical operations across various sectors.

Matic

Series B in 2023
Matic Insurance Services, Inc. is a digital insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in California and Ukraine. Established in 2014, Matic has transformed the insurtech landscape by integrating insurance solutions into the home and auto ownership experience. The company's digital marketplace features over 40 A-rated home and auto insurance carriers and collaborates with various distribution partners across mortgage originations, banking, real estate, and personal finance. Matic prioritizes policyholder advocacy by offering a straightforward and transparent comparison shopping process, which enables customers to save significant time and reduce their premiums by more than 30% annually. Through its platform, Matic provides a seamless experience for homeowners to analyze property data and compare insurance quotes efficiently.

Satim

Seed Round in 2023
Satim specializes in satellite-based radar imagery technologies that provide accurate insights for detecting and measuring geohazards. Utilizing advanced software and algorithms, the company automatically analyzes synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, extracting clear information about various objects, including ships, cars, and buildings. This capability is unaffected by weather conditions or time of day, allowing for continuous monitoring and assessment of environmental and human-related risks to infrastructure. By harnessing the power of satellite imagery, Satim enables businesses to gain actionable intelligence in real-time, facilitating improved decision-making processes.

AirDeck

Seed Round in 2023
AirDeck, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides an online platform for creating narrated presentations and documents intended for on-demand viewing. Founded in 2019 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, AirDeck's platform allows users to personalize their content, embed and share presentations, and record individual slides with audio and video. It also offers features such as viewer analytics, secure document sharing, and real-time chat, making it a versatile tool for various applications, including education, sales, investor relations, board meetings, webinars, online training, thought leadership, and employee onboarding.

Clever Real Estate

Venture Round in 2023
Clever Real Estate is a company that specializes in the fields of commercial real estate and online marketplaces. It offers a software platform that guides its users through the process of interviewing real estate agents to find the right one for them. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

ScopeStack

Series A in 2023
ScopeStack is a developer of a web-based platform designed for IT and engineering professionals, focusing on streamlining the presales process for managed service providers and value-added resellers. The platform offers a simple-step pricing tool that allows users to quickly and accurately scope services, ensuring that professional services are correctly priced. By facilitating a swift turnaround for statements of work, ScopeStack enhances efficiency and precision, enabling engineers to maintain accuracy and secure the necessary approvals for projects. The company’s solutions aim to standardize each stage of the presales process, ultimately improving overall productivity in the IT industry.

Hydrosat

Series A in 2023
Hydrosat is a climate technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in utilizing thermal imagery from satellites to assess water stress in agriculture, thereby enhancing food security, public safety, and environmental management. Hydrosat provides geospatial analytics services that enable organizations to monitor and manage data related to plant health. By transforming thermal infrared satellite imagery into actionable insights, Hydrosat supports various sectors, including agriculture, financial services, and government, in making informed decisions regarding water resource management.

SimpleRose

Venture Round in 2023
SimpleRose Inc. is a technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a prescriptive analytics platform aimed at enhancing decision-making processes in complex environments. Founded in 2018, the company's solutions focus on optimizing operations through applications such as scheduling, production planning, and portfolio optimization. By leveraging algorithmic innovations for improved numerical accuracy and speed, SimpleRose enables organizations to tackle intricate operational challenges and make informed decisions in real-time.

Iconic Moments

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Iconic Moments is a NFT Marketplace for the 450,000 Museums and Cultural Institutions around the world.

DataPlant

Seed Round in 2023
Dataplant operates an automated customer management platform that equips post-sales teams with essential insights to engage proactively with their customers. The platform specializes in developing predictive churn models and retention dashboards, enabling clients to anticipate customer needs and reduce churn effectively. Additionally, Dataplant offers various tools such as customer testimonials, blogs, and integrations to enhance user experience and facilitate better decision-making. By leveraging AI for root analysis, Dataplant delivers unbiased, data-driven insights that support clients in boosting post-sales activities and maximizing profitability.

Atlas Digital Group

Seed Round in 2023
Atlas Digital Group specializes in developing eCommerce solutions tailored for the fiber and cable industry. Leveraging the expertise of broadband veterans, the company focuses on transforming digital sales channels into effective growth engines. Its platform enhances sales performance through customer-centric experiences, optimized e-commerce functionalities, and advanced analytics. By providing intuitive order management and streamlined sales operations, Atlas Digital Group enables service providers to accelerate sales growth and maintain sustainable growth over time. The company's dedication to robust data capture and reporting offers valuable insights into consumer behavior and digital sales performance.

Paytient

Series B in 2023
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Monitaur

Venture Round in 2023
Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing auditability, transparency, and governance for machine learning systems in regulated industries. It offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the challenges faced by organizations using artificial intelligence models for decision-making. Monitaur's platform includes key features such as formative AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. This solution can be uniformly applied across various modeling paradigms and systems, including internal and vendor applications. Monitaur is recognized by analysts as a leading provider in the AI governance sector due to its robust offerings and the proven value it delivers to highly-regulated enterprises.

Solis Agrosciences

Seed Round in 2022
Solis Agrosciences, founded in 2021, is a plant science services company that focuses on accelerating research and development in crop innovation. The company offers advanced technology and research services tailored for Agtech companies, enabling them to rapidly test and develop new plant traits. Solis Agrosciences provides an end-to-end pipeline for gene-editing and transgenic plant generation and characterization. By supporting emerging startups within the biotechnology ecosystem, the company creates tools and services that facilitate scientific discovery and commercialization in the agricultural sector.

DockTech

Seed Round in 2022
DockTech is a technology company that specializes in water depth monitoring, offering a platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of maritime operations. By utilizing cloud and AI-based systems, DockTech provides real-time insights into waterway conditions, which assist in optimizing cargo capacity and improving the safety of navigation. The platform also helps reduce seabed maintenance costs and supports better resource allocation in ports. Through its predictive capabilities and dynamic data analysis, DockTech contributes to the overall efficiency of the maritime supply chain, ensuring safe navigation and maximizing cargo utilization on ships.

Element451

Series B in 2022
Element451 Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based admissions marketing and enrollment customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with additional offices in New York, the company offers a suite of products designed to streamline the college enrollment process. These include App451 for mobile admissions, Campaigns451 for automated communication, Conversations451 for real-time question handling, and Decision451 for efficient applicant review and notification. Other offerings such as Event45 facilitate the management of visit programs and webinars, while Prospect451 gives a centralized view of prospective student data. Element451's platform emphasizes automation and analytics, allowing admissions teams to engage with prospective students more effectively and optimize their recruitment strategies. The technology is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, catering to institutions of various sizes and budgets.

Cinch

Seed Round in 2022
Cinch is a marketing technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that provides an online platform for local businesses to implement effective loyalty programs. Its marketing automation software integrates with various data sources to enhance customer relationships through predictive models that monitor and analyze engagement based on consumer behavior. By facilitating smart loyalty initiatives, Cinch allows customers to easily sign up with their mobile numbers, providing feedback and managing rewards. The company focuses on closing the data gap and making actionable insights accessible to businesses of all sizes, enabling them to optimize their marketing strategies and improve the efficiency of their marketing expenditures.

CuriMeta

Seed Round in 2022
CuriMeta is a firm specializing in advanced real-world health data, primarily serving the life sciences sector. The company believes that health data generated within care systems possesses unique qualities that can significantly enhance medical research. CuriMeta curates and transforms data from various contributors into secure, de-identified, aggregated datasets that can be compliantly shared with researchers. This process aims to facilitate the discovery and development of new medical solutions. Committed to transparency and accountability, CuriMeta employs a joint governance committee to evaluate all data exchange requests, ensuring adherence to strict data security, patient privacy, and compliance standards. By accelerating the exchange of real-world health data, CuriMeta seeks to provide researchers with critical insights and evidence to address pressing scientific and clinical challenges, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and the development of lifesaving cures.

Lionize

Venture Round in 2022
Lionize is an advertising technology company focused on streamlining the influencer marketing process. Its digital platform leverages artificial intelligence to assist brands and agencies in enhancing productivity through automation, enabling more efficient management of influencer campaigns. By utilizing proprietary business development processes and advanced tools such as web-scraping and machine learning, Lionize allows marketers to make data-driven decisions that drive sales and expand brand reach. This comprehensive approach simplifies the execution of marketing strategies across social media and digital advertising, ultimately reducing effort and time in campaign management.

Sharpen Technologies

Convertible Note in 2022
Sharpen Technologies, established in 2011 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in developing software and voice solutions for businesses to enhance customer communication. Its flagship product, Sharpen, is a Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) that equips leadership, operations, and IT teams with tools and data to support frontline customer service teams. The platform offers customizable voice system management, real-time analytics reporting, and omnichannel routing, aiming to improve agent performance and well-being, and ultimately create perfect customer experiences. Serving various sectors such as education, marketing, retail, and insurance, Sharpen caters to agents, supervisors, IT professionals, and executives, addressing decades-old agent issues responsible for poor customer service.

Swell

Venture Round in 2022
Swell is an automated growth platform that assists local businesses in attracting and retaining customers by capturing real-time feedback. The platform enables businesses to gather valuable insights immediately after customer interactions, turning this feedback into reviews and referrals that enhance their online presence and reputation. Swell integrates seamlessly with existing CRM and POS systems, making it easier for businesses across various industries, including healthcare, retail, service, hospitality, and tourism, to be discovered in local searches. By focusing on customer sentiment, Swell helps businesses learn from their clientele and improve their overall performance.

ReturnLogic

Series A in 2022
ReturnLogic is a developer of a cloud-based returns management platform designed to transform the returns process for retailers. By leveraging artificial intelligence and an API-first approach, the platform automates workflows for customer service and warehouse teams, facilitating an easy returns process for both warranty requests and general returns. This innovative solution addresses the challenges of retail returns, providing visibility and optimization that allow e-commerce retailers and brands to enhance productivity and improve their bottom-line growth. ReturnLogic aims to turn returns from a cumbersome task into a strategic asset for businesses in the retail sector.

Impetus Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2022
Impetus AG is engaged in the development of innovative insect control solutions that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and sustainability. The company specializes in creating bi-specific plant-based proteins designed to protect crops from harmful insects. Utilizing Bacillus thuringiensis technology, Impetus AG's products enhance crop yield by integrating antibodies within plant structures. This approach addresses the challenge of insect resistance that has emerged with existing commercial insect control products, offering farmers durable alternatives that support sustainable agriculture.

Kangarootime

Series B in 2022
Kangarootime, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a cloud-based childcare management solution aimed at connecting parents with childcare professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kangarootime offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as revenue cycle management, mobile and laptop accessibility, enrollment processes, and automated check-in and check-out functionalities. Its services enhance communication and compliance for childcare centers by enabling features like messaging, picture sharing, and employee management. By streamlining operations and improving the connection between care centers and families, Kangarootime empowers childcare providers to scale their operations and adapt in a digital environment.

Circle

Convertible Note in 2022
Circle is a developer of insurance sales and member retention products tailored for health insurance carriers and their sales channels. The company's platform enables brokers to efficiently quote and enroll clients in various Medicare Advantage, supplemental, and prescription drug plans across the country. Utilizing advanced customer relationship management features, Circle's tools include commission tracking, contracting, licensing, lead generation, and digital Statements of Understanding, all designed to streamline the insurance sales process. By enhancing benefit management capabilities, Circle aims to reduce the financial burden of out-of-pocket medical costs for beneficiaries and improve overall sales efficiency for insurance companies. In addition, the company is working on a platform to facilitate telemedicine access for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, further supporting healthcare needs in the community.

Mission Control

Seed Round in 2022
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.

Crossbar

Seed Round in 2022
Crossbar is a developer of a sports club management platform tailored specifically for youth hockey organizations. The company has established partnerships with nearly 40 clubs across ten states, serving teams that range from 40 to 800 players. Crossbar’s platform features an efficient player registration system and a secure checkout process, along with a syncable calendar that automatically updates each season. This technology allows team owners to streamline their operations, saving time and enhancing management capabilities. Crossbar has registered tens of thousands of players and processed significant transaction volumes, but its primary focus remains on fostering strong relationships within the hockey community, collaborating closely with clubs to address their challenges and improve overall club management.

leadPops

Series A in 2022
leadPops is the easiest way for mortgage pros, real estate agents, and insurance agents to generate exclusive leads. No setup required.

Satim

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Satim specializes in satellite-based radar imagery technologies that provide accurate insights for detecting and measuring geohazards. Utilizing advanced software and algorithms, the company automatically analyzes synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, extracting clear information about various objects, including ships, cars, and buildings. This capability is unaffected by weather conditions or time of day, allowing for continuous monitoring and assessment of environmental and human-related risks to infrastructure. By harnessing the power of satellite imagery, Satim enables businesses to gain actionable intelligence in real-time, facilitating improved decision-making processes.

iSite Media

Seed Round in 2022
iSite Media, LLC specializes in advertising and marketing services utilizing digital display technology. Founded in 2015 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company focuses on delivering brand promotion through digital display networks located in restrooms. This unique placement allows for high visibility and relevance, enhancing consumer recall and engagement. iSite Media bridges the gap between content and consumers, ensuring that advertisements reach the appropriate audience in various environments outside the home. In 2017, the company rebranded from its former name, Sitting Duck Advertising, to better reflect its innovative approach to media campaigns.

The Labz

Venture Round in 2022
The Labz, based in Mableton, Georgia, specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that caters to the creative needs of the music, marketing, and advertising industries. The platform facilitates music creation and real-time collaboration, featuring tools such as audio uploading, a lyric module, and documentation generation. Additionally, The Labz offers a no-code web platform that enables businesses to craft high-end live and on-demand online experiences. This comprehensive suite allows users to create engaging content through a mix of media, guest activities, and interactive elements, simplifying the process of developing immersive and collaborative environments. By providing these innovative tools, The Labz aims to enhance the way organizations present their products and engage audiences.

Battle Financial

Venture Round in 2022
Battle Bank, founded in 2021 and based in Vail, Colorado, aims to provide accessible banking services through a user-friendly financial platform. Although not yet open or approved for operations, the bank plans to offer a range of banking products and intuitive online services designed to enhance client control and reduce fees. With a focus on simple digital banking, Battle Bank seeks to empower users to make informed financial decisions by providing expert advice and support.

Consilient

Seed Round in 2022
Consilient is a pioneering company in the financial crime prevention and compliance technology sector, established in 2020 and based in Washington, DC. It specializes in Federated Machine Learning (FML) solutions that enhance anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing efforts. By utilizing FML, Consilient enables financial institutions to collaboratively share information about risks and illicit actors, thereby improving the detection and management of financial crime risks more effectively than traditional rules-based tools. The company's innovative approach allows for the development of machine learning models that outperform those created by individual banks, positioning Consilient as a leader in the fight against financial crime.

Chatdesk

Series A in 2022
Chatdesk Inc. is a New York-based company that develops software solutions aimed at enhancing customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2016, Chatdesk focuses on improving customer satisfaction by facilitating communication through messaging channels such as Facebook, SMS, and WhatsApp, rather than traditional phone calls. The company leverages artificial intelligence and a network of 43,000 local brand experts who communicate in over 60 languages to maximize the return on investment for customer interactions across email, chat, social media, and SMS. Its BrandScript technology ensures that all responses align with the client’s brand voice, while the platform provides real-time management insights and machine learning capabilities to help businesses reduce costs, improve sales, and scale their operations effectively.

Ecobot

Seed Round in 2022
Ecobot, Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. It specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that digitalizes the collection of scientific data for regulatory environmental monitoring and reporting. The platform is designed for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, facilitating the optimization of mandatory environmental permitting processes. By leveraging real-time field data, Ecobot enables its customers to enhance efficiency throughout the construction lifecycle, ultimately reducing complexity and accelerating regulatory approval. The platform also incorporates proprietary biodiversity data and anonymized geospatial regulatory reporting, providing valuable insights that contribute to informed decision-making in environmental management.

Cinch

Seed Round in 2022
Cinch is a marketing technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that provides an online platform for local businesses to implement effective loyalty programs. Its marketing automation software integrates with various data sources to enhance customer relationships through predictive models that monitor and analyze engagement based on consumer behavior. By facilitating smart loyalty initiatives, Cinch allows customers to easily sign up with their mobile numbers, providing feedback and managing rewards. The company focuses on closing the data gap and making actionable insights accessible to businesses of all sizes, enabling them to optimize their marketing strategies and improve the efficiency of their marketing expenditures.

PlanGap

Series A in 2021
PlanGap is a product innovation company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in offering life insurance products designed to address financial concerns for retirees. Established in 2017, PlanGap collaborates with insurance carrier partners to provide solutions that protect individuals against potential disruptions to their retirement income. The company focuses on alleviating worries surrounding the reliability of retirement promises made by institutions, offering a trigger-based annuity and life insurance product aimed at mitigating public policy and retirement-related risks. By doing so, PlanGap empowers retirees to regain control over their financial futures.

Velostics

Seed Round in 2021
Velostics is a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company focused on automating the manual and paper-based processes associated with truck scheduling, check-in, and order entry in terminals, warehouses, and plants. The Velostics AI platform enhances communication between carriers and facility systems, allowing logistics teams to exchange necessary shipment data seamlessly and without physical paperwork. This is achieved through location-specific technology and QR codes, which streamline operations by reducing delays and errors throughout the shipping and receiving process. Velostics solutions have demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and throughput, often resulting in a strong return on investment within just a few months.

NanoGuard Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
NanoGuard Technologies specializes in innovative sanitation solutions that focus on eradicating harmful pathogens to enhance health and safety. The company has developed Airilization, a non-thermal sterilization method utilizing high voltage atmospheric cold plasma technology. This method effectively eliminates bacteria, mold, fungi, and viruses in a matter of minutes, making it particularly beneficial for food preservation. By improving the safety and freshness of food, NanoGuard provides food growers with a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly tool to manage and reduce mycotoxins, thereby addressing critical public health concerns related to food-borne illnesses.

Cognitive Space

Seed Round in 2021
Cognitive Space specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing satellite constellation management. The company's technology enables effective mission management, collections planning, and communication link coordination, helping organizations maximize the revenue and operational capabilities of their satellite networks. By focusing on autonomous asset management, the platform allows commercial satellite operators to optimize capacity in response to evolving demands within a dynamic environment. This innovative approach enhances the organization and orchestration of intelligent machines, ultimately improving the management of Earth's monitoring for various sectors, including economic, environmental, and national security considerations.

Sfara

Series B in 2021
Sfara is a company focused on enhancing mobile safety through its innovative AI technology and global platform, which transforms smartphones into secure safety and analytics solutions. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering is GDPR-compliant and serves partners in the mobility sector, including automakers and mobile network operators. The technology, compatible with billions of smartphones sold since 2013, provides advanced detection capabilities without requiring additional hardware or data transport costs. Sfara's cloud-based data analytics solution addresses the evolving challenges in transportation, such as transportation-as-a-service, autonomous vehicles, and fleet management. The company is led by an experienced executive team with extensive backgrounds in telematics solutions for both consumer and fleet applications. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sfara is also expanding its presence in Silicon Valley, Finland, Israel, and Germany.

Geneoscopy

Series B in 2021
Geneoscopy, LLC, based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing non-invasive diagnostic tests aimed at preventing, detecting, and guiding treatment for gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colorectal cancer. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that extracts stool-derived eukaryotic RNA (seRNA) to create a multi-target RNA biomarker panel. This innovative approach allows for the identification of colorectal cancer by capturing the effects of DNA mutations associated with the disease. Geneoscopy's technology not only enhances screening compliance but also facilitates the early detection of colorectal neoplasms, ultimately aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality linked to colorectal cancer. The company is also exploring additional applications of its technology for related gastrointestinal conditions.

Hydrosat

Seed Round in 2021
Hydrosat is a climate technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in utilizing thermal imagery from satellites to assess water stress in agriculture, thereby enhancing food security, public safety, and environmental management. Hydrosat provides geospatial analytics services that enable organizations to monitor and manage data related to plant health. By transforming thermal infrared satellite imagery into actionable insights, Hydrosat supports various sectors, including agriculture, financial services, and government, in making informed decisions regarding water resource management.

Fixposition

Seed Round in 2021
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for autonomous systems. Based in Zurich, it focuses on enhancing the reliability and availability of precise positioning through a combination of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. The company offers products such as NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. Fixposition's technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, including urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals are often obstructed. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from off-road autonomous robots to industrial drone inspections and high-precision control of various autonomous machines.

Kangarootime

Series B in 2021
Kangarootime, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a cloud-based childcare management solution aimed at connecting parents with childcare professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kangarootime offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as revenue cycle management, mobile and laptop accessibility, enrollment processes, and automated check-in and check-out functionalities. Its services enhance communication and compliance for childcare centers by enabling features like messaging, picture sharing, and employee management. By streamlining operations and improving the connection between care centers and families, Kangarootime empowers childcare providers to scale their operations and adapt in a digital environment.

Pass It Down

Seed Round in 2021
Pass It Down is a digital storytelling platform that enables users to capture, share, and preserve personal and family stories through various formats, including video, audio, text, and photos. The platform allows individuals to document their life stories by responding to prompts provided by oral historians, using their smartphones, tablets, or computers. Users can choose to share their stories publicly, with friends and family, or keep them private like a journal. Additionally, Pass It Down serves cultural institutions and brands by collecting authentic stories from customers or employees, facilitating the creation of interactive online and touchscreen exhibits that engage audiences and enhance storytelling experiences.

Clever Real Estate

Venture Round in 2021
Clever Real Estate is a company that specializes in the fields of commercial real estate and online marketplaces. It offers a software platform that guides its users through the process of interviewing real estate agents to find the right one for them. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

Balto

Series B in 2021
Balto Software Inc. is a developer of sales software that leverages artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics to enhance the performance of sales representatives during phone calls. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform offers agents live guidance by alerting them to mistakes and providing suggestions tailored to specific products, phrases, and industry terminology. The software monitors conversations for compliance and quality, allowing representatives to self-correct in real time, while also equipping managers with tools to oversee key behaviors. Balto's solutions support various functions, including sales leadership, customer service, and compliance, and have guided over 150 million calls, resulting in substantial revenue increases and high customer ratings. The company is trusted by numerous contact centers, helping to prevent missed sales opportunities and improve customer experiences.

Atlas Digital Group

Seed Round in 2021
Atlas Digital Group specializes in developing eCommerce solutions tailored for the fiber and cable industry. Leveraging the expertise of broadband veterans, the company focuses on transforming digital sales channels into effective growth engines. Its platform enhances sales performance through customer-centric experiences, optimized e-commerce functionalities, and advanced analytics. By providing intuitive order management and streamlined sales operations, Atlas Digital Group enables service providers to accelerate sales growth and maintain sustainable growth over time. The company's dedication to robust data capture and reporting offers valuable insights into consumer behavior and digital sales performance.

MOBILion Systems

Series C in 2021
MOBILion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the detection and analysis of clinically relevant molecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. The company has developed structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM), which facilitate ion mobility separations and enable researchers to detect minute traces of disease-specific biomolecules. Founded in 2015 and based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, MOBILion's technology enhances the sensitivity, resolution, and throughput of analytical instruments. This innovation supports the identification of biologic therapeutics, accelerates biomarker discovery, and improves the accuracy of diagnostic tests. By processing large-scale samples efficiently, MOBILion aims to contribute to better disease prediction, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately empowering clinicians and researchers to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

Reconstruct

Series B in 2021
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.

Paytient

Series A in 2021
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Curate

Seed Round in 2021
Curate is a software platform designed specifically for event professionals, facilitating the management and curation of complex events that involve numerous components. The platform streamlines the event planning process by overseeing various elements such as rentals, florals, catering, and documentation, thereby enabling professionals to reduce the time spent on proposal generation. By providing tools for creating digital proposals during client consultations, Curate enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of event management, allowing professionals to focus on delivering exceptional experiences while handling the myriad details that each event entails.

Hydrosat

Seed Round in 2021
Hydrosat is a climate technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in utilizing thermal imagery from satellites to assess water stress in agriculture, thereby enhancing food security, public safety, and environmental management. Hydrosat provides geospatial analytics services that enable organizations to monitor and manage data related to plant health. By transforming thermal infrared satellite imagery into actionable insights, Hydrosat supports various sectors, including agriculture, financial services, and government, in making informed decisions regarding water resource management.

Sharpen Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Sharpen Technologies, established in 2011 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in developing software and voice solutions for businesses to enhance customer communication. Its flagship product, Sharpen, is a Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) that equips leadership, operations, and IT teams with tools and data to support frontline customer service teams. The platform offers customizable voice system management, real-time analytics reporting, and omnichannel routing, aiming to improve agent performance and well-being, and ultimately create perfect customer experiences. Serving various sectors such as education, marketing, retail, and insurance, Sharpen caters to agents, supervisors, IT professionals, and executives, addressing decades-old agent issues responsible for poor customer service.

mx51

Series A in 2021
mx51 is a Sydney-based company founded in 2016 by Magnus Hsu that specializes in payment solutions for businesses. The company provides a payments as a service platform, utilizing bank-grade technology to enhance merchant experiences. By partnering with acquirers and payment providers, mx51 facilitates seamless connections between point-of-sale systems and electronic funds transfers, thereby improving the speed and ease of financial transactions. Its scalable cloud-based technology aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of the global market, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving commerce landscape.

Element451

Series A in 2021
Element451 Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based admissions marketing and enrollment customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with additional offices in New York, the company offers a suite of products designed to streamline the college enrollment process. These include App451 for mobile admissions, Campaigns451 for automated communication, Conversations451 for real-time question handling, and Decision451 for efficient applicant review and notification. Other offerings such as Event45 facilitate the management of visit programs and webinars, while Prospect451 gives a centralized view of prospective student data. Element451's platform emphasizes automation and analytics, allowing admissions teams to engage with prospective students more effectively and optimize their recruitment strategies. The technology is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, catering to institutions of various sizes and budgets.

SentiAR

Series A in 2021
SentiAR, Inc. is a digital health company based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in 3D augmented reality solutions for interventional medical procedures. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Washington University, SentiAR has developed a platform that offers real-time holographic visualization of patients' anatomical structures and catheter locations. This technology integrates data from CT, MRI, and real-time mapping systems to create a controllable 3D holographic interface. The platform aims to enhance the delivery of care by allowing clinicians to visualize complex cardiac anatomy directly over the patient, thereby improving the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias during catheterization procedures. SentiAR is in the process of preparing its platform for submission to the FDA.

Swell

Series A in 2021
Swell is an automated growth platform that assists local businesses in attracting and retaining customers by capturing real-time feedback. The platform enables businesses to gather valuable insights immediately after customer interactions, turning this feedback into reviews and referrals that enhance their online presence and reputation. Swell integrates seamlessly with existing CRM and POS systems, making it easier for businesses across various industries, including healthcare, retail, service, hospitality, and tourism, to be discovered in local searches. By focusing on customer sentiment, Swell helps businesses learn from their clientele and improve their overall performance.

Ethix360

Series A in 2021
Ethix360, Inc. is a provider of compliance as a service software that focuses on employee ethics communication and case management. Founded in 2016 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ethix360 offers a suite of solutions including CaseTrac, an enterprise-class risk management software, TrakEnterprise, an on-premises case management system, CSone, designed for educational institutions, and Reflections, an online exit interview platform. The company's software facilitates the identification, management, investigation, and resolution of workplace issues while ensuring adherence to corporate policies. Ethix360's solutions support multilingual input and are designed to meet the needs of diverse industries, including insurance, retail, healthcare, and education. Clients can deploy these programs to cater to a wide range of employee bases, from a few to over 500,000 individuals. Ethix360 aims to enhance corporate risk management through innovative technology that promotes ethical values and effective communication within organizations.

iSite Media

Seed Round in 2021
iSite Media, LLC specializes in advertising and marketing services utilizing digital display technology. Founded in 2015 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company focuses on delivering brand promotion through digital display networks located in restrooms. This unique placement allows for high visibility and relevance, enhancing consumer recall and engagement. iSite Media bridges the gap between content and consumers, ensuring that advertisements reach the appropriate audience in various environments outside the home. In 2017, the company rebranded from its former name, Sitting Duck Advertising, to better reflect its innovative approach to media campaigns.

AirDeck

Seed Round in 2020
AirDeck, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides an online platform for creating narrated presentations and documents intended for on-demand viewing. Founded in 2019 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, AirDeck's platform allows users to personalize their content, embed and share presentations, and record individual slides with audio and video. It also offers features such as viewer analytics, secure document sharing, and real-time chat, making it a versatile tool for various applications, including education, sales, investor relations, board meetings, webinars, online training, thought leadership, and employee onboarding.

Fluent Forever

Seed Round in 2020
Fluent Forever Inc. is a language learning application founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The app provides users with resources to learn and retain foreign languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese. Its platform features a variety of learning tools such as customized guides, pictures, animated templates, grammar resources, voice training tips, dictionaries, and online vocabulary lists. This comprehensive approach allows users to tailor their learning experience, enhancing pronunciation and fluency while facilitating fast and effective language acquisition.

Textel

Series A in 2020
Textel CX Inc. is a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a cloud-based texting platform tailored for contact centers and various businesses. Founded in 2014, Textel offers services such as landline texting, API integrations, and Text-to-Find functionalities for sectors including car dealerships, insurance, salons, pet grooming, medical, and legal offices. With a customer base of nearly 800 across North America, Textel enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency by facilitating inbound and outbound SMS and MMS communications. The platform allows businesses to utilize their existing phone numbers while integrating seamlessly with popular systems of record, thereby enabling secure and efficient communication through both computer and mobile devices.

FinLocker

Series A in 2020
FinLocker, LLC is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It develops a consumer-enabled financial data platform that facilitates the loan process for mortgages and other financial products. The platform serves both businesses and consumers by streamlining loan transactions and enhancing the overall financial experience. For businesses, FinLocker provides tools that cut costs, reduce fraud, and mitigate risks while improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. For consumers, the platform simplifies the loan application process, minimizes paperwork, and enables better management of personal finances. Using consumer consent, FinLocker captures essential borrower data and employs intelligent analytics to offer tailored loan product recommendations based on individual financial profiles.

Paytient

Venture Round in 2020
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Balto

Series A in 2020
Balto Software Inc. is a developer of sales software that leverages artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics to enhance the performance of sales representatives during phone calls. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform offers agents live guidance by alerting them to mistakes and providing suggestions tailored to specific products, phrases, and industry terminology. The software monitors conversations for compliance and quality, allowing representatives to self-correct in real time, while also equipping managers with tools to oversee key behaviors. Balto's solutions support various functions, including sales leadership, customer service, and compliance, and have guided over 150 million calls, resulting in substantial revenue increases and high customer ratings. The company is trusted by numerous contact centers, helping to prevent missed sales opportunities and improve customer experiences.

Matic

Series B in 2020
Matic Insurance Services, Inc. is a digital insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in California and Ukraine. Established in 2014, Matic has transformed the insurtech landscape by integrating insurance solutions into the home and auto ownership experience. The company's digital marketplace features over 40 A-rated home and auto insurance carriers and collaborates with various distribution partners across mortgage originations, banking, real estate, and personal finance. Matic prioritizes policyholder advocacy by offering a straightforward and transparent comparison shopping process, which enables customers to save significant time and reduce their premiums by more than 30% annually. Through its platform, Matic provides a seamless experience for homeowners to analyze property data and compare insurance quotes efficiently.

Sharpen Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Sharpen Technologies, established in 2011 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in developing software and voice solutions for businesses to enhance customer communication. Its flagship product, Sharpen, is a Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) that equips leadership, operations, and IT teams with tools and data to support frontline customer service teams. The platform offers customizable voice system management, real-time analytics reporting, and omnichannel routing, aiming to improve agent performance and well-being, and ultimately create perfect customer experiences. Serving various sectors such as education, marketing, retail, and insurance, Sharpen caters to agents, supervisors, IT professionals, and executives, addressing decades-old agent issues responsible for poor customer service.

MOBILion Systems

Series B in 2020
MOBILion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the detection and analysis of clinically relevant molecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. The company has developed structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM), which facilitate ion mobility separations and enable researchers to detect minute traces of disease-specific biomolecules. Founded in 2015 and based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, MOBILion's technology enhances the sensitivity, resolution, and throughput of analytical instruments. This innovation supports the identification of biologic therapeutics, accelerates biomarker discovery, and improves the accuracy of diagnostic tests. By processing large-scale samples efficiently, MOBILion aims to contribute to better disease prediction, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately empowering clinicians and researchers to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

ReturnLogic

Seed Round in 2020
ReturnLogic is a developer of a cloud-based returns management platform designed to transform the returns process for retailers. By leveraging artificial intelligence and an API-first approach, the platform automates workflows for customer service and warehouse teams, facilitating an easy returns process for both warranty requests and general returns. This innovative solution addresses the challenges of retail returns, providing visibility and optimization that allow e-commerce retailers and brands to enhance productivity and improve their bottom-line growth. ReturnLogic aims to turn returns from a cumbersome task into a strategic asset for businesses in the retail sector.

Avail

Series A in 2020
Avail is an online platform designed to simplify the rental and leasing process for independent landlords and property managers. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services including rental listings, tenant screening, customized leases, online rent payments, maintenance tracking, and rent price analysis. Avail addresses a gap in the market by offering tools specifically tailored for landlords managing fewer than ten rental units, enabling them to effectively navigate the rental cycle. The platform facilitates the advertising of vacant properties, processing of rental applications, collection of credit reports, signing of leases, and management of maintenance requests, all through an intuitive interface. With a user base of 70,000 landlords, Avail serves as a critical resource for those looking to scale their property management efforts from beginner to professional levels, while also being a subsidiary of Move, Inc. since December 2020.

Mission Control

Seed Round in 2020
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.

iSite Media

Seed Round in 2020
iSite Media, LLC specializes in advertising and marketing services utilizing digital display technology. Founded in 2015 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company focuses on delivering brand promotion through digital display networks located in restrooms. This unique placement allows for high visibility and relevance, enhancing consumer recall and engagement. iSite Media bridges the gap between content and consumers, ensuring that advertisements reach the appropriate audience in various environments outside the home. In 2017, the company rebranded from its former name, Sitting Duck Advertising, to better reflect its innovative approach to media campaigns.

Orbita

Series A in 2020
Orbita, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for voice and chatbot capabilities in healthcare. It provides a range of solutions designed to enhance patient engagement and improve healthcare outcomes while ensuring compliance with data security regulations. The core offerings include Orbita Voice, used for creating HIPAA-compliant applications, and various specific tools such as OrbitaENGAGE for patient outreach, OrbitaASSIST for virtual bedside assistance, OrbitaCONNECT for at-home patient support, and Orbita Employee Health Manager for workplace wellness. By leveraging AI-driven technology, Orbita enables healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, payers, and application developers to implement secure and effective conversational experiences that streamline patient interactions and reduce care costs. The company was founded in 2015 and originally named Bebaio, Inc. before rebranding to Orbita in February 2016.

Resilia

Series A in 2020
Resilia is a technology company that offers a business management platform specifically designed for nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Resilia aims to enhance the operational capacity of nonprofits and improve their outcomes. The platform provides various services, including technical assistance, coaching, and capacity-building support, helping organizations focus on their core missions while maximizing the efficiency of their funding. Additionally, Resilia assists funders, such as corporations, cities, and private foundations, in measuring and scaling the impact of their grant initiatives beyond traditional funding methods. Through its software solutions, Resilia empowers nonprofits to become high-performing entities in their respective fields.

Ethix360

Debt Financing in 2020
Ethix360, Inc. is a provider of compliance as a service software that focuses on employee ethics communication and case management. Founded in 2016 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ethix360 offers a suite of solutions including CaseTrac, an enterprise-class risk management software, TrakEnterprise, an on-premises case management system, CSone, designed for educational institutions, and Reflections, an online exit interview platform. The company's software facilitates the identification, management, investigation, and resolution of workplace issues while ensuring adherence to corporate policies. Ethix360's solutions support multilingual input and are designed to meet the needs of diverse industries, including insurance, retail, healthcare, and education. Clients can deploy these programs to cater to a wide range of employee bases, from a few to over 500,000 individuals. Ethix360 aims to enhance corporate risk management through innovative technology that promotes ethical values and effective communication within organizations.

Cloudbeds

Series C in 2020
Cloudbeds is a hospitality management software developer headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 2012. The company offers an integrated, cloud-based platform designed to simplify operations for independent hoteliers and hosts. Its all-in-one hotel management system provides real-time, two-way integration with various distribution channels, alongside property, payment, and revenue management services. By empowering clients in the hospitality industry with advanced technology, Cloudbeds enables them to enhance revenue, streamline operations, and improve guest experiences.

Be My Eyes

Series A in 2020
Be My Eyes is a mobile application aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals who are blind or have low vision by connecting them with a network of sighted volunteers and company representatives. The app facilitates visual assistance through live video calls, allowing users to receive help with various tasks and fostering greater independence. With over 5 million users across 150 countries, it has established itself as the largest online community for the visually impaired. The platform collaborates with industry leaders to promote inclusivity and accessibility, enabling organizations to connect with their customers and employees in a more meaningful way. Be My Eyes exemplifies the power of technology and human connection in supporting those with visual impairments.

SentiAR

Venture Round in 2020
SentiAR, Inc. is a digital health company based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in 3D augmented reality solutions for interventional medical procedures. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Washington University, SentiAR has developed a platform that offers real-time holographic visualization of patients' anatomical structures and catheter locations. This technology integrates data from CT, MRI, and real-time mapping systems to create a controllable 3D holographic interface. The platform aims to enhance the delivery of care by allowing clinicians to visualize complex cardiac anatomy directly over the patient, thereby improving the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias during catheterization procedures. SentiAR is in the process of preparing its platform for submission to the FDA.

Swell

Seed Round in 2020
Swell is an automated growth platform that assists local businesses in attracting and retaining customers by capturing real-time feedback. The platform enables businesses to gather valuable insights immediately after customer interactions, turning this feedback into reviews and referrals that enhance their online presence and reputation. Swell integrates seamlessly with existing CRM and POS systems, making it easier for businesses across various industries, including healthcare, retail, service, hospitality, and tourism, to be discovered in local searches. By focusing on customer sentiment, Swell helps businesses learn from their clientele and improve their overall performance.

ThirdPartyTrust

Seed Round in 2020
ThirdPartyTrust offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor management platform that enables organizations to assess and manage vendor risk effectively. The platform requires vendors, such as IT service providers and consultants, to create a comprehensive profile that includes security audits, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation. This centralized repository allows vendors to share their information with all enterprise clients, facilitating collaboration on risk assessments and the collection of necessary certifications. The platform streamlines communication between companies and their vendors, helping clients gather data on third parties and monitor cyber threats over time. By providing tools for risk management and oversight, ThirdPartyTrust empowers organizations to mitigate risks associated with their vendor relationships.

Summersalt

Series B in 2019
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.

LoanNEX

Seed Round in 2019
LoanNEX operates a residential mortgage marketplace that connects mortgage originators with suitable loan options for borrowers. The platform simplifies the mortgage process by adapting easily between agency and non-agency products, utilizing a decision engine that aligns with the profiles of modern borrowers. This unique B2B bi-directional platform integrates critical functions such as discovery, decision-making, and loan delivery into a single interface. By offering client engagement tools, market intelligence, and collaborative services, LoanNEX facilitates communication and cooperation among lenders, brokers, and investors, thus enhancing the overall efficiency of the mortgage process.

Textel

Seed Round in 2019
Textel CX Inc. is a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a cloud-based texting platform tailored for contact centers and various businesses. Founded in 2014, Textel offers services such as landline texting, API integrations, and Text-to-Find functionalities for sectors including car dealerships, insurance, salons, pet grooming, medical, and legal offices. With a customer base of nearly 800 across North America, Textel enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency by facilitating inbound and outbound SMS and MMS communications. The platform allows businesses to utilize their existing phone numbers while integrating seamlessly with popular systems of record, thereby enabling secure and efficient communication through both computer and mobile devices.

Healthy Bytes

Series A in 2019
Healthy Bytes, Inc. develops a software platform that facilitates personalized nutritional counseling, connecting physicians, employers, and patients. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in New York, the company employs registered dietitians who provide consultations to employees seeking medical care for conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. The platform enables users to book private consultations and allows dietitians to monitor their clients' eating habits. By leveraging existing medical benefits, employees can access nutritional counseling without incurring additional costs, promoting healthier lifestyles through expert dietary guidance.

Popwallet

Seed Round in 2019
Popwallet, now a part of Snap, is a mobile wallet marketing automation and customer experience management platform that assists brands in engaging customers through mobile wallets like Apple Wallet and Google Pay. The platform enables businesses to create customized e-marketing campaigns by integrating promotional content such as dynamic coupons, loyalty and gift cards, and tickets directly into customers' mobile wallets. This approach allows marketers to reach their audience with personalized notifications and updates, facilitating enhanced customer engagement and brand promotion through digital communication channels.

MOBILion Systems

Series A in 2019
MOBILion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the detection and analysis of clinically relevant molecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. The company has developed structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM), which facilitate ion mobility separations and enable researchers to detect minute traces of disease-specific biomolecules. Founded in 2015 and based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, MOBILion's technology enhances the sensitivity, resolution, and throughput of analytical instruments. This innovation supports the identification of biologic therapeutics, accelerates biomarker discovery, and improves the accuracy of diagnostic tests. By processing large-scale samples efficiently, MOBILion aims to contribute to better disease prediction, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately empowering clinicians and researchers to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

Kangarootime

Series A in 2019
Kangarootime, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a cloud-based childcare management solution aimed at connecting parents with childcare professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kangarootime offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as revenue cycle management, mobile and laptop accessibility, enrollment processes, and automated check-in and check-out functionalities. Its services enhance communication and compliance for childcare centers by enabling features like messaging, picture sharing, and employee management. By streamlining operations and improving the connection between care centers and families, Kangarootime empowers childcare providers to scale their operations and adapt in a digital environment.

Emplify

Series B in 2019
Emplify, established in 2010 and headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, specializes in employee engagement measurement. It offers a platform that enables executives to gather, analyze, and act on employee feedback, transforming data insights into tangible actions. The platform combines survey insights, employee communication, performance enhancement, and strategic consulting, all informed by science and psychometrics. Emplify serves businesses aiming to improve employee engagement and drive organizational success.

Geneoscopy

Series A in 2019
Geneoscopy, LLC, based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing non-invasive diagnostic tests aimed at preventing, detecting, and guiding treatment for gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colorectal cancer. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that extracts stool-derived eukaryotic RNA (seRNA) to create a multi-target RNA biomarker panel. This innovative approach allows for the identification of colorectal cancer by capturing the effects of DNA mutations associated with the disease. Geneoscopy's technology not only enhances screening compliance but also facilitates the early detection of colorectal neoplasms, ultimately aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality linked to colorectal cancer. The company is also exploring additional applications of its technology for related gastrointestinal conditions.
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