Venture Strategy Partners

[VSP Capital](http://www.vspcapital.com) is a venture capital firm that typically invests up to $5 million in initial rounds of funding, and aims to invest a total of between $7-$10 million in each portfolio company.

Matthew Crisp

Partner

30 past transactions

Borderfree

Series E in 2012
Borderfree is a provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions, enabling retailers in the United States to sell products to consumers in approximately 100 countries and territories. The company, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, operates a proprietary technology and services platform that manages the entire international e-commerce order life cycle. This includes multi-currency pricing, payment processing, customs clearance, global logistics, and fraud management, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Its clientele comprises various retailers, department stores, and brands that offer a diverse range of products, including apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, and toys. Borderfree, which rebranded from FiftyOne in 2013, focuses on helping businesses enhance their sales and revenue through efficient international transactions.

Branders.com

Venture Round in 2009
Branders.com is an online retailer specializing in customizable promotional items such as pens, hats, and various other products for marketing, sales, and event planning. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for users to locate, design, order, and track promotional merchandise efficiently. It offers advanced search and recommendation services to assist in product selection, enabling customers to personalize and decorate items in real-time. Additionally, Branders.com streamlines the fulfillment process and enhances corporate identity management, making it a convenient option for businesses seeking effective promotional solutions.

AccountNow

Series A in 2004
AccountNow is a prominent provider of prepaid card financial solutions aimed at the approximately 40 million consumers in the United States who lack traditional banking relationships or established credit. The company offers alternatives to conventional checking accounts, facilitating access to essential financial services, including prepaid Visa and MasterCard cards, online bill payment, and card-to-card transfers. AccountNow's services enable users to directly deposit paychecks, shop wherever Visa debit or MasterCard is accepted, and access cash through ATMs globally. Additionally, the accounts come with FDIC-insured deposits, enhancing the security of consumer funds. Prepaid cards are issued by The Bancorp Bank or MetaBank under a license from Visa or MasterCard.

Mirra

Series B in 2004
Mirra, Inc. is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in personal digital content protection and management. The company offers the Mirra Personal Server, aimed at consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) professionals who require an efficient and cost-effective solution for safeguarding, remotely accessing, and sharing their digital files, photos, and emails. Launched in 2003, the Mirra Personal Server addresses the growing need for reliable data protection as digital content becomes increasingly valuable. With the rise of digital cameras and broadband adoption, users are seeking straightforward methods to manage their expanding digital assets. Mirra's solution eliminates the complexities often associated with data management, making it accessible to users without requiring technical expertise.

Mirra

Series A in 2004
Mirra, Inc. is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in personal digital content protection and management. The company offers the Mirra Personal Server, aimed at consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) professionals who require an efficient and cost-effective solution for safeguarding, remotely accessing, and sharing their digital files, photos, and emails. Launched in 2003, the Mirra Personal Server addresses the growing need for reliable data protection as digital content becomes increasingly valuable. With the rise of digital cameras and broadband adoption, users are seeking straightforward methods to manage their expanding digital assets. Mirra's solution eliminates the complexities often associated with data management, making it accessible to users without requiring technical expertise.

Candera,Inc.

Venture Round in 2004
A Milipitas, Calif.-based provider of storage solutions for IT infrastructures

Iconoculture

Venture Round in 2004
Iconoculture, Inc. is a provider of consumer trend and market research services based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1992, the company offers a range of products and services aimed at helping businesses understand consumer behaviors and market dynamics. Key offerings include the U.S. Advisory Service, which grants access to a cultural research database and trend reports, and Global View, designed to assist global brands and agencies in navigating strategic challenges. Additionally, Iconoculture features Custom View, an interactive content hub, and IconoCommunities, which are social networks that capture consumer sentiments and motivations. The company also hosts the annual cultural trend conference, Iconosphere, and provides Consumer Outlooks and Custom Research and Consulting services to inform clients about demographic trends and consumer segments. As of May 2010, Iconoculture operates as a subsidiary of Corporate Executive Board Co.

Borderfree

Series C in 2004
Borderfree is a provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions, enabling retailers in the United States to sell products to consumers in approximately 100 countries and territories. The company, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, operates a proprietary technology and services platform that manages the entire international e-commerce order life cycle. This includes multi-currency pricing, payment processing, customs clearance, global logistics, and fraud management, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Its clientele comprises various retailers, department stores, and brands that offer a diverse range of products, including apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, and toys. Borderfree, which rebranded from FiftyOne in 2013, focuses on helping businesses enhance their sales and revenue through efficient international transactions.

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2003
MusicNow is an online digital music collection that allows users to browse and download tracks on a subscription-based service. It was launched by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. MusicNow was bought by AOL in November, 2005 and repackaged as the AOLMusicNow product.

Omniva Policy Systems

Series B in 2003
Omniva Policy Systems, a provider of secure messaging solutions that help make e-mail communications safe for business use. Omniva Policy Manager(R) centrally protects and controls e-mail distribution to comply with regulations and decrease the cost of e-mail discovery and retrieval - without changes to existing e-mail clients. Omniva's innovative approach to messaging security and policy enforcement makes it possible for companies to exchange confidential communications securely beyond the corporate boundaries with anyone - regardless of what e-mail system they use - without requiring special software, downloads or additional steps for external recipients. Omniva's unique solution places e-mail control in the hands of the enterprise by applying protection automatically at the e-mail gateway based on corporate policies.

Danger

Series D in 2003
Danger was a technology company that specialized in providing software and hardware solutions, particularly known for powering T-Mobile's Sidekick phone. This device was geared towards younger users and was notable for its robust messaging capabilities, handling over 4,000 messages and 400 pageviews per user each month at its peak. In 2008, Microsoft acquired Danger, but the company faced significant challenges, including a major server issue in 2009 that resulted in data loss for users. By May 2011, the cloud data service for Danger-powered Sidekick devices was discontinued, marking the end of an era for the product. Throughout its operations, Danger offered integrated solutions that enabled mobile operators to deliver data and internet services effectively to their subscribers.

Centive

Venture Round in 2003
Centive focuses exclusively on delivering technology solutions for automating incentive compensation management. Centive's vision from the outset has been to help companies transform sales compensation management from a tactical commission calculation exercise into a strategic management tool for driving sales performance.

Sabrix

Series B in 2002
Sabrix, Inc. specializes in transaction tax management, offering solutions that assist finance, tax, and IT professionals in achieving accurate and timely compliance with various tax types, including sales tax, use tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and industry-specific taxes. Its flagship product, the Sabrix Application Suite, is designed for global enterprises and integrates seamlessly with existing financial applications to determine, calculate, and record transaction taxes. Additionally, Sabrix provides the Managed Tax Service (MTS), an outsourced compliance service aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. This service helps clients streamline their tax processes, reduce audit exposure, and lower compliance costs by managing all aspects of tax compliance, from address validation to returns preparation and filing. Sabrix operates as an extension of the finance department, ensuring comprehensive tax management solutions tailored to the needs of various organizations.

MusicNow

Series C in 2002
MusicNow is an online digital music collection that allows users to browse and download tracks on a subscription-based service. It was launched by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. MusicNow was bought by AOL in November, 2005 and repackaged as the AOLMusicNow product.

Confluence Networks

Series B in 2002
A Milpitas, Calif.-based data storage management network, came out of stealth mode

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2001
MusicNow is an online digital music collection that allows users to browse and download tracks on a subscription-based service. It was launched by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. MusicNow was bought by AOL in November, 2005 and repackaged as the AOLMusicNow product.

Privia

Series B in 2001
Privia LLC specializes in proposal management and bid capture solutions designed to enhance collaboration among organizations participating in various contracting opportunities. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company offers the Privia Suite, which includes integrated document management, productivity tools, and best practice workflows to facilitate the proposal process. Its products cater to different client needs, featuring Privia Enterprise for improving government contracting market share, Privia Small Business for opportunity management and proposal customization, and Privia Resume Manager for organizing team resumes. Additionally, Privia provides professional services such as proposal management, training, and administrative support. The company has established strategic alliances with various organizations to enhance its service offerings and was founded in 2001. Privia operates as a subsidiary of SpringCM Inc.

iVast

Series C in 2001
iVast International specializes in digital media creation and delivery software, aimed at expanding brand reach and generating new revenue streams. Over five years, the company has developed a robust media integration and distribution network across Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States. Its software adheres to international standards for distributing interactive audio, video, 2D or 3D graphics, and animation through broadband and broadcast networks. This enables content owners and service providers to deliver enhanced media experiences to various end-user devices, including personal computers and set-top boxes. iVast has established a significant client base, which includes notable organizations such as NetHome Japan, China Telecom, and Sony, among others.

CentrPort

Series A in 2001
CentrPort is the creator of Brand Interaction Management software. Their suite of software products was designed to enable businesses to receive continuous return on their digital marketing investment. They provide the means by which Their clients effectively integrate cumulative, multi-system data into a single profile of each potential customer. This integrated data forms the basis for the proactive management of all interactions between their customers and their brand.

Flooz

Venture Round in 2001
Flooz.com is an online gift giving platform to send electronic greeting cards and online gift currency to anyone with an e-mail address.

Angara Database Systems

Series C in 2000
Angara Database Systems is a provider of online marketing services for consumer-centric e-businesses.

MusicNow

Series B in 2000
MusicNow is an online digital music collection that allows users to browse and download tracks on a subscription-based service. It was launched by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. MusicNow was bought by AOL in November, 2005 and repackaged as the AOLMusicNow product.

Quovera

Venture Round in 2000
Quovera, Inc. is a business consulting and technology integration firm that specializes in a wide range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. The company provides customer relationship management services, which encompass sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer support. It also offers business performance management, including financial and operational intelligence, as well as sales incentive compensation services. Additionally, Quovera delivers product knowledge management and enterprise resource management solutions, addressing needs in areas such as manufacturing, distribution, and human resources. Their supply chain management services cover procurement, logistics, and trade management. The company further specializes in advanced planning and scheduling services, including demand planning and supply chain execution. Quovera serves clients across various sectors, including high tech, semiconductor, software and services, financial services, and retail industries. Founded in 1995 and originally known as Millennia Vision Corporation, Quovera is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

AdSavers.com

Venture Round in 2000
AdSavers.com, Inc. is a privately held Internet company based in Northern Virginia in the Washington, DC metro area.

eStyle

Series C in 2000
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.

Flooz

Venture Round in 2000
Flooz.com is an online gift giving platform to send electronic greeting cards and online gift currency to anyone with an e-mail address.

Post Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Post Communications provides customized email marketing services. It is a marketing company that engages in the design, development, implementation, and operations of internet marketing solutions. It offers its users with a wide range of promotional campaigns. Post Communications was founded in 1996 and it was acquired by Yesmail on December 5, 2001.

Recommender.com

Series A in 2000
Recommender.com is a business-to-business-to-consumer company that specializes in developing interactive recommendation systems based on natural language processing. The company provides an application that enables consumers to share their experiences with a wide range of products and services, including cosmetics, electronics, cars, hotels, books, and movies. This platform allows users to find and write reviews, facilitating informed decision-making for potential buyers. Additionally, users can earn rewards through their contributions, enhancing engagement and promoting a community of shared experiences.

ShoppingList

Venture Round in 1999
ShoppingList is a Fashion company.
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