Murphree Venture Partners

Founded in 1987, Murphree Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Houston, Texas. The company invests in growth-stage companies within the energy, tech-enhanced business services, waste management, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Dennis Murphree

Founder and Managing General Partner

John D. White

General Partner

14 past transactions

GRIDSMART Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
GRIDSMART Technologies develops traffic management systems for clients worldwide. Its flagship product, GRIDSMART, includes various solutions such as the Bell Camera for intersection and highway data collection, processors like the CPU/GRIDSMART processor and GS2 processor, and software modules for real-time data analysis and pedestrian tracking. The company also offers traditional zoom cameras and FLIR thermal cameras. GRIDSMART Technologies sells its products through distributors and direct sales teams in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Oman, and Ireland. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as Aldis, Inc. before changing its name in March 2015.

Accellos

Series B in 2008
Accellos specializes in providing robust and customizable technology solutions for supply chain companies, aiming to offer innovation at a lower cost. Through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments in research and development, Accellos strives to be the preferred choice for supply chain companies globally. Their focus is on achieving a balance between customer satisfaction, employee fulfillment, and stakeholder value, making their solutions easy to implement and maintain.

MedServe

Series C in 2008
MedServe is especially adept at meeting the waste management needs of healthcare companies because they come from both worlds. Their founders are seasoned healthcare and waste-management professionals. They saw that waste companies were generally indifferent to the unique needs of healthcare providers, so they came together to provide comprehensive, healthcare-focused waste management solutions. Everything they do is focused on delivering a solution that meets your needs – not a pre-packaged program they can pull off the shelf. This refreshingly client-centered approach is what truly sets them apart.

Dowley Security Systems

Series B in 2007
Founded in 1986, Dowley Security Systems specializes in designing, installing, monitoring, and maintaining electronic security solutions for critical infrastructure, education, government, and commercial markets. Its comprehensive services include access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter security, information management, security networking, maintenance, and service support.

Infrastruct Security

Series A in 2006
Infrastruct Security is a convergent security provider focused on commercial, industrial and petrochemical customers. Infrastruct Security is a turn-key provider that designs, installs, and services: Electronic Security Systems, Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems, Data Voice and Cabling, and Network Integration.

Object Reservoir

Venture Round in 2004
Object Reservoir, Inc. develops and provides reservoir analysis and well modeling and forecasting tools for the oil and gas industry.

Anark Corporation

Series C in 2003
Founded in 1994, Anark Corporation specializes in visualization collaboration software for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates publishing of technical content from engineering to knowledge workers across the supply chain. Additionally, it offers Anark MBEWeb for cloud-based communication and collaboration with technical web content. Anark's solutions are used in engineering, manufacturing, quality inspection, and supplier procurement applications.

Anark Corporation

Series B in 2002
Founded in 1994, Anark Corporation specializes in visualization collaboration software for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates publishing of technical content from engineering to knowledge workers across the supply chain. Additionally, it offers Anark MBEWeb for cloud-based communication and collaboration with technical web content. Anark's solutions are used in engineering, manufacturing, quality inspection, and supplier procurement applications.

Anark Corporation

Series B in 2001
Founded in 1994, Anark Corporation specializes in visualization collaboration software for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates publishing of technical content from engineering to knowledge workers across the supply chain. Additionally, it offers Anark MBEWeb for cloud-based communication and collaboration with technical web content. Anark's solutions are used in engineering, manufacturing, quality inspection, and supplier procurement applications.

Advent Networks

Series B in 2000
Advent Networks manufactures and offers IP access platform for the cable industry that operates on unmodified hybrid fiber-coax networks.

Elisar Resources

Series B in 2000
Elisar Resources is a Nigerian based company that offers high-quality products, technologies, and solutions to the Nigerian market. It specializes in heavy industry, telecom services and devices, and machinery and supplies. Elisar Resources is located in the heart of the Commercial Capital of Nigeria, Lagos.

Journée Software

Series B in 2000
Journée Software is a developer of innovative solutions that empower organizations to facilitate automated and personalized self-service interactions over the Internet. By offering technology that supports rich two-way communications, the company enables customers, employees, and partners to manage various business interfaces tailored to individual needs, accessible at any time from a computer. This capability not only streamlines operations but also significantly reduces costs, improves customer satisfaction, and enhances client retention. Furthermore, Journée Software helps organizations accelerate their e-business growth by delivering efficient and effective online engagement solutions.

ibooks.com

Series A in 1999
ibooks.com is a mobile-based application that enables its users to download and read books on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

PointServe

Series B in 1999
PointServe’s vision is to create a new, highly profitable marketplace for services on the Internet. Their patented online scheduling technology will enable businesses who could not efficiently use the Internet before to offer their services over the Internet and optimize delivery of those services. To the consumer, PointServe will enable greater ease-of-use in finding a provider and scheduling an appointment. To the provider, PointServe will mean increased revenue, customer loyalty and company growth.
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