Westcott

Westcott Investment Group, LLC is a private equity firm and family office based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1996. The firm specializes in investments in lower-middle market companies, focusing on established businesses that require tailored solutions for existing management and ownership. Westcott typically engages in both control and minority equity investments, as well as diversifying its portfolio across various asset classes, including real estate, operating businesses, and venture opportunities.

Jack T. Smith

Co-Founder

Court Westcott

Managing Partner

Carl Westcott

Founder and CEO

17 past transactions

Paradromics

Series A in 2023
Paradromics, Inc. is focused on developing brain-machine interfaces that facilitate data transmission between the brain and machines, primarily targeting the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The company creates implantable systems capable of decoding complex neural recordings into data streams, which can be utilized by various neural prostheses. Its technology emphasizes high-volume, bidirectional data streaming, allowing patients with neurological disorders to reconnect with their environment and compensate for lost biological connectivity. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Paradromics also offers applications to support its product suite, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Curious AI

Venture Round in 2017
Curious AI Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence software solutions. The company focuses on creating autonomous and interactive machine learning technologies, grounded in over two decades of research in bio-inspired AI by its founder, Harri Valpola, PhD. Curious AI aims to revolutionize the future of work by designing digital co-workers that assist in process prediction, optimization, and control. Their tools are intended to enhance production processes by collaborating with operators, progressively learning from data to offer optimal control and strategies that align with organizational goals. By delivering industrial pilot projects, Curious AI is building a comprehensive portfolio in AI deep tech, aimed at unlocking new business opportunities and boosting productivity for its clients.

Door.com

Series A in 2017
Door Inc., operating as Door Texas Realty, LLC, is a real estate brokerage based in Dallas, Texas, providing services primarily in Texas and several other states including Colorado, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Established in 2015, Door aims to enhance the real estate transaction experience by reducing anxiety and costs associated with home ownership. The company employs a team-centric approach, utilizing full-time, non-commissioned experts who specialize in various aspects of real estate, such as project management, marketing, and negotiation. This specialization allows agents to focus solely on client service rather than lead generation, resulting in higher transaction volumes and increased client satisfaction. Door's innovative platform leverages technology to improve transparency and access in real estate transactions, ultimately enabling clients to save money and retain more of their home equity. The company's commitment to client service and specialization has earned it a high customer rating, reflecting its effectiveness in delivering positive outcomes in the real estate market.

Ubimax

Series A in 2016
Ubimax, headquartered in Bremen, Germany, specializes in wearable computing solutions and augmented reality technology designed for frontline workers. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes augmented reality software, wearable devices, and related configuration and deployment services. By integrating these technologies, Ubimax enables workers to concentrate on practical tasks without the distraction of complex computer interfaces. Their office features a stylish open space environment, which includes a permanent showroom to demonstrate their solutions and innovations.

AirHelp

Series A in 2016
AirHelp is an online legal service dedicated to assisting air passengers in obtaining compensation from airlines for canceled, delayed, or overbooked flights. Established in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the service simplifies the claims process by managing all necessary paperwork and communications with airlines on behalf of passengers. Users can access AirHelp's services through its official Facebook page or its mobile app available on iOS and Android devices. The compensation amounts range from $170 to $650, depending on the flight distance and delay duration. AirHelp charges a service fee of 25% of the compensation received, ensuring that passengers can assert their rights under passenger rights laws without having to navigate the legal complexities themselves.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2016
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing cultured meat directly from animal cells. Founded in 2015 by Uma Valeti and Nicholas Genovese, the company focuses on developing products such as hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and meatballs without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach to meat production requires significantly less caloric input, water, land, and energy compared to traditional methods, while also aiming to provide consumers with cleaner meat products that are free from harmful chemicals.

GoPillar

Seed Round in 2015
GoPillar is a crowdsourcing web platform focused on architecture and design, connecting individuals and businesses seeking renovation ideas with a community of architects. The platform allows users to establish contests for their projects, specifying monetary rewards for winning designs. This model not only provides clients with diverse design options but also serves as an outsourcing channel for companies in the real estate sector, facilitating cost-effective project solutions. Established in 2013 and based in Rome, Italy, GoPillar has engaged a network of 20,000 architects who contribute to various projects ranging from home renovations to office upgrades, while also offering valuable opportunities for emerging architects to showcase their skills and gain experience.

Immusoft

Debt Financing in 2015
Immusoft Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing autologous cell therapies for various human diseases through its proprietary Immune System Programming (ISP) technology. Founded in 2009, the company modifies a patient's immune cells, specifically B cells, to create miniature drug factories that produce gene-encoded medicines, or biologics. By reprogramming these cells, Immusoft's technology enables the in vivo delivery of therapeutics that can replace missing or defective enzymes and proteins. The core ISP technology was initially developed at the California Institute of Technology and is exclusively licensed to Immusoft. This innovative approach aims to improve treatments for rare and infectious diseases by harnessing the body's own immune system.

Gig Wage

Seed Round in 2015
Gig Wage is a fintech payroll company that provides a financial social safety net for gig workers and contractors. Its scalable platform enables businesses to manage contractor payroll, payments, and compliance while delivering greater transparency to their gig workers. Whether they are paying 100 contractors or 100,000 Gig Wage gives the tools to efficiently manage the process while alleviating payments related support. Gig Wage provides an online platform that allows independent contractors to track the amount and type of work they perform for companies, initiate invoices, and receive payments from companies. The partnership also allows Gig Wage the ability to introduce a new debit card with no monthly fee, free online bill pay, and free cash withdrawals at more than 19,000 ATM locations, free cash pick-up at over 7,000 retail locations nationwide, and other products and tools designed for gig workers and their employers. By leveraging Green Dot’s Banking as a Service platform, Gig Wage can now design and deploy its own customized banking and money movement solutions for its customers. Founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Meta View

Series A in 2015
Meta View is a technology company specializing in augmented and virtual reality solutions, catering to various industries such as manufacturing, communication, media, medicine, education, and 3D modeling. Founded in 2019 by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo, the company develops wearable devices and development kits, including the Meta 1 and Meta 2, which enable users to interact with holograms and access digital information seamlessly. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Meta View distributes its products to markets in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and throughout the European Union and EFTA. The company's innovative offerings leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences in both augmented and virtual reality environments.

MindMeld

Series A in 2014
MindMeld, Inc. is an advanced AI platform that specializes in developing conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates voice interfaces that enhance user interaction by incorporating question-answering and language-understanding capabilities. MindMeld's technology enables users to easily browse music and video content, check weather updates, and control connected home devices. By leveraging machine learning, the platform facilitates more natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, allowing users to efficiently find and navigate information across various applications. In December 2015, the company changed its name from Expect Labs, Inc., and as of May 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Ossia

Series C in 2014
Ossia Inc. develops and licenses a wireless power transmission system known as Cota Real Wireless Power. This innovative technology utilizes RF smart antennas to wirelessly deliver power to multiple devices simultaneously, without the need for user intervention or physical connections. Cota can effectively charge devices from a distance of up to 30 feet, even without a direct line of sight. The company's technology is applicable across various sectors, including wearables, IoT, mobile, medical, industrial, automotive, and battery applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Ossia has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its market presence and innovation in wireless power solutions.

Immusoft

Series A in 2014
Immusoft Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing autologous cell therapies for various human diseases through its proprietary Immune System Programming (ISP) technology. Founded in 2009, the company modifies a patient's immune cells, specifically B cells, to create miniature drug factories that produce gene-encoded medicines, or biologics. By reprogramming these cells, Immusoft's technology enables the in vivo delivery of therapeutics that can replace missing or defective enzymes and proteins. The core ISP technology was initially developed at the California Institute of Technology and is exclusively licensed to Immusoft. This innovative approach aims to improve treatments for rare and infectious diseases by harnessing the body's own immune system.

Augmate

Convertible Note in 2014
Augmate Corporation is a New York-based company that develops an enterprise platform for managing industrial smart eyewear applications tailored for deskless workers. Established in 2013, Augmate offers a comprehensive IoT and wearable device management platform that facilitates the creation and deployment of cloud-based applications across various industries, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, manufacturing, medical, and pharmaceuticals. The platform integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, blockchain, and AI, enabling organizations to securely manage and connect their wearable devices. Augmate's InnoVision program allows businesses to evaluate and pilot wearable technology in workplace settings, while its platform supports features like remote device management and secure data distribution, enhancing productivity and safety across the workforce. The company collaborates with notable hardware partners, including Google Glass and Vuzix, to deliver tailored solutions that optimize operational efficiency.

AirHelp

Seed Round in 2014
AirHelp is an online legal service dedicated to assisting air passengers in obtaining compensation from airlines for canceled, delayed, or overbooked flights. Established in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the service simplifies the claims process by managing all necessary paperwork and communications with airlines on behalf of passengers. Users can access AirHelp's services through its official Facebook page or its mobile app available on iOS and Android devices. The compensation amounts range from $170 to $650, depending on the flight distance and delay duration. AirHelp charges a service fee of 25% of the compensation received, ensuring that passengers can assert their rights under passenger rights laws without having to navigate the legal complexities themselves.

Genome Compiler

Seed Round in 2013
Genome Compiler Corporation offers a software platform tailored for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists, facilitating DNA design, visualization, data management, and collaborative efforts. The platform includes tools for designing and debugging biological code, along with repositories for plasmids and parts, and connections to DNA synthesis providers. By integrating lab automation services, Genome Compiler enables users to efficiently create combinatorial designs for their projects. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, Genome Compiler operates as a subsidiary of Twist Bioscience Corporation. Its solutions support professionals in biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to streamline the development of innovative, bio-based products.

Meta View

Seed Round in 2013
Meta View is a technology company specializing in augmented and virtual reality solutions, catering to various industries such as manufacturing, communication, media, medicine, education, and 3D modeling. Founded in 2019 by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo, the company develops wearable devices and development kits, including the Meta 1 and Meta 2, which enable users to interact with holograms and access digital information seamlessly. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Meta View distributes its products to markets in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and throughout the European Union and EFTA. The company's innovative offerings leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences in both augmented and virtual reality environments.
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