Draper Richards

Draper Richards is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on the information technology sector and related fields. Draper Richards primarily targets investments within the United States, aiming to support innovative companies that have the potential to drive significant progress in technology and related markets.

William Draper III

General Partner

Rhonda Stinson

COO

67 past transactions

AuditFile

Venture Round in 2013
AuditFile, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing cloud-based auditing solutions for CPA firms and internal audit teams. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, AuditFile's platform streamlines the audit process by automating essential tasks, such as uploading trial balances and generating financial statements. The solution also incorporates proprietary algorithms designed to assist auditors in detecting potential fraud. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking firm metrics, which enhances operational efficiency, and is compatible with various devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The company was previously known as Gastke Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.

Flurry

Series D in 2012
Flurry, Inc. is a provider of mobile application analytics and advertising solutions, enabling businesses to build, measure, advertise, and monetize applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, and Mumbai, Flurry offers a suite of products designed to enhance user engagement and drive revenue. Flurry Analytics allows over 125,000 companies to track consumer interactions across more than 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience reach, retention, and conversions. The platform features AppSpot, which delivers targeted advertisements to optimize clicks and revenue, and AppCircle, which helps organizations grow their application audience. Additionally, Flurry Personas segments consumers by shared interests, while Flurry Marketplace connects publishers to advertisers through a streamlined SDK integration. Flurry operates as a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. since August 2014.

RichRelevance

Series E in 2012
RichRelevance, Inc. specializes in omnichannel personalization solutions for multinational companies, enhancing customer experiences across various platforms such as web, mobile, and in-store environments. The company's flagship offering, Relevance Cloud, encompasses several tools designed to personalize user interactions, including RichRelevance Discover for tailored search and browsing, RichRelevance Engage for targeted marketing campaigns, and RichRelevance Recommend, which employs machine learning to generate data-driven product recommendations. Additional services include RichRelevance Build, providing API-based personalization tools, and RichRelevance Xen AI, aimed at aiding digital leaders in strategic decision-making. RichRelevance serves over 240 clients globally, having facilitated more than one billion decisions daily and contributing over $20 billion in sales for its partners, which include notable brands like Office Depot and Costco. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates in 42 countries through multiple offices worldwide and is a subsidiary of Manthan Software Services Pvt. Ltd.

PowerReviews

Venture Round in 2009
PowerReviews, Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables users to generate reviews and insights, social answers, loyalties, and seller ratings to engage with their customers. Its solutions include ratings and reviews, product sampling, store experience feedback, and UGC analytics The company serves brands and retailers customers worldwide. PowerReviews, Inc. was formerly known as Wavetable Labs, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As of July 2, 2014, PowerReviews, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Viewpoints, LLC.

Brilliant Telecommunications

Venture Round in 2009
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

RichRelevance

Series C in 2009
RichRelevance, Inc. specializes in omnichannel personalization solutions for multinational companies, enhancing customer experiences across various platforms such as web, mobile, and in-store environments. The company's flagship offering, Relevance Cloud, encompasses several tools designed to personalize user interactions, including RichRelevance Discover for tailored search and browsing, RichRelevance Engage for targeted marketing campaigns, and RichRelevance Recommend, which employs machine learning to generate data-driven product recommendations. Additional services include RichRelevance Build, providing API-based personalization tools, and RichRelevance Xen AI, aimed at aiding digital leaders in strategic decision-making. RichRelevance serves over 240 clients globally, having facilitated more than one billion decisions daily and contributing over $20 billion in sales for its partners, which include notable brands like Office Depot and Costco. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates in 42 countries through multiple offices worldwide and is a subsidiary of Manthan Software Services Pvt. Ltd.

NearbyNow

Venture Round in 2009
[NearbyNow](http://www.nearbynow.com) creates mobile shopping applications that help consumers find products in their size near them at any time. Clients include magazines Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, GQ, and Brides, as well as brands and retailers such as Nike, Levi's, Estee Lauder, and Bon-Ton Stores. NearbyNow claims the highest click-through (28%) and conversion-to-purchase (5.8%) rates in the mobile shopping space. Brands and retailers can purchase multi-media ads directly from their ad network, reaching 2+ million mobile shoppers.

Ooma

Series C in 2008
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in cloud-based software and unified communications solutions for both businesses and consumers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a range of services designed to enhance communication and security. For businesses, the company provides Ooma Office, a multi-user communications system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, along with features like call recording and enhanced call blocking. For consumers, Ooma delivers high-definition voice quality through products such as Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary home phone line, and offers smart security solutions that include wireless sensors and a smart video camera. Ooma's services are available through direct sales, distributors, retailers, and online platforms. The company focuses on creating connected experiences that improve productivity and security in both workplace and home environments.

Nusym Technology

Series B in 2008
Nusym Technology, Inc. specializes in developing advanced functional verification solutions for electronic products. The company focuses on an innovative approach that enhances verification closure while requiring minimal changes to existing methodologies. By utilizing a deep understanding of design, Nusym distinguishes itself from traditional methods that often treat designs as "black boxes." Instead, it leverages testbenches and reference models to facilitate targeted test generation, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the verification process. This capability positions Nusym as a valuable partner for companies in the electronic products manufacturing sector seeking to optimize their verification efforts.
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

Dimdim

Series B in 2008
Dimdim offers a browser based web conferencing service based on the open source platform. Users can download the open source code and install it to their servers. Attendees are not required to download any software to host or attend a meeting. Dimdim allows presenters to share their desktops, show slides, as well as talk, listen, chat, and broadcast via webcam.

NileGuide

Series B in 2008
NileGuide is a travel planning site that lets you search for hotels, restaurants, and other activities with advanced preference filters and build a free custom guide to more than 100 destinations.

RichRelevance

Series B in 2007
RichRelevance, Inc. specializes in omnichannel personalization solutions for multinational companies, enhancing customer experiences across various platforms such as web, mobile, and in-store environments. The company's flagship offering, Relevance Cloud, encompasses several tools designed to personalize user interactions, including RichRelevance Discover for tailored search and browsing, RichRelevance Engage for targeted marketing campaigns, and RichRelevance Recommend, which employs machine learning to generate data-driven product recommendations. Additional services include RichRelevance Build, providing API-based personalization tools, and RichRelevance Xen AI, aimed at aiding digital leaders in strategic decision-making. RichRelevance serves over 240 clients globally, having facilitated more than one billion decisions daily and contributing over $20 billion in sales for its partners, which include notable brands like Office Depot and Costco. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates in 42 countries through multiple offices worldwide and is a subsidiary of Manthan Software Services Pvt. Ltd.

Blue Vector Systems

Series C in 2007
Blue Vector Systems provides asset tracking and supply chain visibility solutions to pharmaceutical, retail, distribution, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

PowerReviews

Series B in 2007
PowerReviews, Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables users to generate reviews and insights, social answers, loyalties, and seller ratings to engage with their customers. Its solutions include ratings and reviews, product sampling, store experience feedback, and UGC analytics The company serves brands and retailers customers worldwide. PowerReviews, Inc. was formerly known as Wavetable Labs, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As of July 2, 2014, PowerReviews, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Viewpoints, LLC.

Livingly Media

Series A in 2007
Livingly Media Inc. is a digital publisher based in San Carlos, California, that specializes in lifestyle and entertainment content aimed at women. Established in 2005 and originally known as Zimbio, Inc., the company rebranded to Livingly Media in 2012. It operates three major websites: Zimbio.com, StyleBistro.com, and Lonny Magazine, collectively reaching an audience of over 30 million users. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging content across various categories such as fashion, beauty, parenting, and home décor, utilizing multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and social media. Livingly Media's approach combines professional content creation with a robust publishing system to enhance user engagement and brand connections, making it a significant player in the online media landscape. Additionally, the company has a presence in New York City and is supported by prominent venture capital firms.

Jaxtr

Series A in 2007
Jaxtr, Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Mountain View, California, is a social communications company that integrates global calling, SMS, and social networking. The company initially launched in 2007 with a widget that allows users to receive calls via VOIP while maintaining the privacy of their personal phone numbers. Jaxtr offers global SIM cards for travelers, a mobile app, and the Jaxtr Voice app, providing users with free local numbers in foreign countries to bypass expensive international phone charges. The service charges a nominal fee for connections and mobile calls, while allowing free calls between members to encourage usage. Additionally, Jaxtr features Cafe Jaxtr, a social network designed for users to connect over shared interests, and offers free global SMS to drive engagement and generate advertising revenue. Jaxtr distinguishes itself from competitors by allowing calls from any phone, whether mobile or landline, without the need for software downloads or Internet access. As of 2009, Jaxtr operates as a subsidiary of Sabse Technologies Inc.

Doppelganger

Series D in 2007
Doppelganger (formerly Evil Twin Studios) created and operates vSide, a 3D virtual world providing entertainment and social networking for the teen demographic. vSide users configure their own avatars, make friends, chat, dance, listen to music, shop for clothing, attend events and parties, create and decorate their own private spaces, and throw their own parties in those spaces, choosing the music, videos, and guest list.

Livingly Media

Series A in 2007
Livingly Media is a dynamic internet publisher that specializes in content creation at the intersection of technology and storytelling. The company operates four consumer websites: Livingly, a comprehensive lifestyle platform; Zimbio, which focuses on entertainment news; Lonny, dedicated to home decor and design; and StyleBistro, centered on fashion and beauty. Livingly Media excels in blending original, licensed, and freelance content with high-quality photography, providing an engaging and informative experience for its audience. The platforms feature a wide array of topics, including fashion, beauty, entertainment, and pop culture, allowing viewers to access diverse content and share their perspectives freely.

Jaxtr

Seed Round in 2007
Jaxtr, Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Mountain View, California, is a social communications company that integrates global calling, SMS, and social networking. The company initially launched in 2007 with a widget that allows users to receive calls via VOIP while maintaining the privacy of their personal phone numbers. Jaxtr offers global SIM cards for travelers, a mobile app, and the Jaxtr Voice app, providing users with free local numbers in foreign countries to bypass expensive international phone charges. The service charges a nominal fee for connections and mobile calls, while allowing free calls between members to encourage usage. Additionally, Jaxtr features Cafe Jaxtr, a social network designed for users to connect over shared interests, and offers free global SMS to drive engagement and generate advertising revenue. Jaxtr distinguishes itself from competitors by allowing calls from any phone, whether mobile or landline, without the need for software downloads or Internet access. As of 2009, Jaxtr operates as a subsidiary of Sabse Technologies Inc.

Kyte

Series A in 2007
Kyte is an online and mobile video platform designed for the media and entertainment industry. The platform integrates interactive and community-building features typical of social media with the analytics and monetization tools found in professional video services. This allows businesses to effectively engage with online and mobile audiences, foster community connections, and generate revenue through their content. By providing a seamless experience for both creators and viewers, Kyte enables companies to enhance their digital presence and capitalize on the growing demand for video content.

Shangby

Series A in 2007
Shangby, Inc. is an online marketing solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in facilitating access for Western shoppers to purchase affordable items from China through live shopping events and video streaming services. Users can participate in these events by signing up to follow a shopping guide in Shanghai, where they can interactively direct the guide to focus on specific products and negotiate prices. Selected participants, referred to as "Shangbuyers," can influence the shopping experience in real-time, and all items featured during these excursions are made available for purchase at competitive prices. Shangby ensures that items under $1000 are typically 5 to 10 times cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, while those over $1000 are 2 to 5 times less expensive. The company charges a 15% handling fee on purchases and a shipping fee of $30 for orders under $400, while maintaining a commitment to working with reputable merchants.

Jott

Seed Round in 2007
Seattle based Jott offers a novel and convenient service that lets users speak messages; those can be sent to themselves or others as transcribed emails or voice messages. Jott has also begun to offer a new service called Jott links. Jott Links are Web pages that receive HTTP posts and write out a text response. They are called Jott Links because they are used to “link” Jott with other services, such as blogging and social networking sites. Jaiku, Blogger, Twitter, Zillow, tumblr, and Amazon.com are some of the Jott Links available. For example, you can call Jott, say the name of the link (“Twitter!”), speak out loud your blog post, and have the message sent to Twitter. Jott can also read back any responses and send them to you via email or text message. Companies offering similar services include SpinVox and SimulScribe.

NearbyNow

Venture Round in 2007
[NearbyNow](http://www.nearbynow.com) creates mobile shopping applications that help consumers find products in their size near them at any time. Clients include magazines Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, GQ, and Brides, as well as brands and retailers such as Nike, Levi's, Estee Lauder, and Bon-Ton Stores. NearbyNow claims the highest click-through (28%) and conversion-to-purchase (5.8%) rates in the mobile shopping space. Brands and retailers can purchase multi-media ads directly from their ad network, reaching 2+ million mobile shoppers.

Flurry

Series A in 2007
Flurry, Inc. is a provider of mobile application analytics and advertising solutions, enabling businesses to build, measure, advertise, and monetize applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, and Mumbai, Flurry offers a suite of products designed to enhance user engagement and drive revenue. Flurry Analytics allows over 125,000 companies to track consumer interactions across more than 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience reach, retention, and conversions. The platform features AppSpot, which delivers targeted advertisements to optimize clicks and revenue, and AppCircle, which helps organizations grow their application audience. Additionally, Flurry Personas segments consumers by shared interests, while Flurry Marketplace connects publishers to advertisers through a streamlined SDK integration. Flurry operates as a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. since August 2014.

Brickfish

Series A in 2007
Founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Brickfish was built on the principle of creating engaged brand communities. Using our patented, proprietary technology that has achieved numerous awards for excellence in social media engagement, the Brickfish platform is the most powerful independent social media marketing platform on the market. Since its founding, Brickfish campaigns have driven over 1 billion consumer engagements for some of the world’s leading brands. We’ve grown into a company focused on the broader digital landscape and have expanded our web and mobile solutions. Leveraging our proprietary technology, creative team and full-service support, we drive digital and social engagement and create a powerful digital presence for leading brands.

EoPlex

Series C in 2007
EoPlex Technologies specializes in advanced additive manufacturing and 3D printing processes that enable the production of complex, multi-material devices. Their innovative technology utilizes proprietary inks to achieve high-volume manufacturing, making it particularly effective in the semiconductor packaging industry. EoPlex's solutions enhance the fabrication of various components, including cell phone antennas, RF devices, energy harvesters, fluidic devices, fuel cell parts, sensors, micro-pumps, and thermal devices. By providing cost, size, and performance efficiencies, EoPlex aims to deliver reliable packaging and high-quality components that are challenging to produce with traditional manufacturing methods.
Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. designs, develops, and distributes network timing, management, and synchronization solutions. Its products include Zurich Z-1000, a zero footprint, outdoor, and pole-mounted Network Time Protocol server that embodies its own timing management interface to provide tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and alarms; Cern C-2000, which is a Primary Reference Source and Clock that provides time stamping accuracy and configurability; and BT-750, a network timing client that delivers multiple synchronous outputs in a flexible platform. The company serves financial markets, legal institutions, telecommunication companies, and manufacturing organizations. Brilliant Telecommunications, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Campbell, California.

Athena Design Systems

Series B in 2007
Athena Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software. It focuses on addressing the physical implementation challenges of IC design. The company’s design optimization system enables designers to address the spectrum of timing, signal integrity, power, and other effects resulting from manufacturing processes of nanometer and finer geometries. Athena Design Systems, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Doppelganger

Series C in 2007
Doppelganger (formerly Evil Twin Studios) created and operates vSide, a 3D virtual world providing entertainment and social networking for the teen demographic. vSide users configure their own avatars, make friends, chat, dance, listen to music, shop for clothing, attend events and parties, create and decorate their own private spaces, and throw their own parties in those spaces, choosing the music, videos, and guest list.

wunderloop

Series A in 2007
wunderloop provides targeting services for advertising, content and e-commerce. Wunderloop has a behavioral ad and content technology designed to to improve the efficiency of online ad placement and campaign management. Founded in 1999 by online advertising and technology pioneers, Ulrich Hegge and Frank Conrad, wunderloop has investment from Atomico Investments (co-founded by Skype founder Niklas Zennström), well-known European Angel Klaus Hommels, and Howard Hartenbaum of Draper Richards. The company gained ten significant clients in September of 2007 including AOL (UK), Bild.T-Online in Germany, Orange (NL and E), Webads (NL), Ilse Media (NL), SBS TV (NL), VNU/BP (NL), Imnetworks (NL), Tutto Gratis (I), and Tradera in Sweden, an eBay group company.

Attributor

Series B in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services, catering primarily to the publishing industry. Its flagship product, the Digimarc Guardian solution, detects and verifies pirated content across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. The system initiates a comprehensive takedown process, alerting hosting sites of unauthorized use and providing alternatives such as licensing requests or DMCA takedown notices. Additionally, Attributor offers an analytics platform designed to identify and analyze data related to digital content consumption, enabling publishers to monitor usage patterns, enforce authorized use, and better understand market demand. Through its services, Attributor supports publishers in safeguarding their digital content and maximizing revenue opportunities.

Jott

Seed Round in 2006
Seattle based Jott offers a novel and convenient service that lets users speak messages; those can be sent to themselves or others as transcribed emails or voice messages. Jott has also begun to offer a new service called Jott links. Jott Links are Web pages that receive HTTP posts and write out a text response. They are called Jott Links because they are used to “link” Jott with other services, such as blogging and social networking sites. Jaiku, Blogger, Twitter, Zillow, tumblr, and Amazon.com are some of the Jott Links available. For example, you can call Jott, say the name of the link (“Twitter!”), speak out loud your blog post, and have the message sent to Twitter. Jott can also read back any responses and send them to you via email or text message. Companies offering similar services include SpinVox and SimulScribe.

Ooma

Series B in 2006
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in cloud-based software and unified communications solutions for both businesses and consumers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a range of services designed to enhance communication and security. For businesses, the company provides Ooma Office, a multi-user communications system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, along with features like call recording and enhanced call blocking. For consumers, Ooma delivers high-definition voice quality through products such as Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary home phone line, and offers smart security solutions that include wireless sensors and a smart video camera. Ooma's services are available through direct sales, distributors, retailers, and online platforms. The company focuses on creating connected experiences that improve productivity and security in both workplace and home environments.

LucidPort Technology

Series B in 2006
LucidPort Technology, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in personal data security products and wireless USB controllers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops advanced technology powered by Ultra Wide Band (UWB) for various peripherals and consumer electronics, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, and home media equipment. LucidPort's product offerings include USB and wireless USB controllers, development kits, and computer encryption systems designed to enhance functionality and protect user data from various cyber threats. The company markets its products through its website and major e-commerce platforms, as well as through a network of distributors and resellers both in the United States and internationally. LucidPort maintains a global presence with sales offices in multiple locations, including Canada, Colombia, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and France.

Revver

Venture Round in 2006
Revver, founded in 2004, is an online video sharing platform that pioneered a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content, allowing creators to earn income from their videos. The site became known for its 50/50 revenue split, attracting popular content such as Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides tools for users to create video portals, upload and share videos, and access a diverse library of categories including comedy, music, and sports. It also offers features for embedding videos on websites and blogs, sharing via email, and utilizing RSS feeds. While Revver experienced growth in its early days, it faced increasing competition from larger platforms like YouTube, which significantly outpaced Revver in terms of monthly page views. Despite these challenges, Revver continues to cater to a niche audience interested in monetizing their video content.

KonaWare

Series C in 2006
KonaWare, Inc. specializes in transportation, logistics, and field service software, offering a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the efficiency of mobile field workers and improve operational visibility. Its software solutions include applications for dispatch, proof-of-delivery, electronic driver logs, and vehicle inspections, as well as tools for monitoring and tracking assets and shipments. Serving motor freight carriers, private fleets, and field service businesses, KonaWare also provides IT development and deployment services that encompass business process design, custom solution development, project management, and integration of third-party software and hardware. Additionally, the company offers professional training, documentation, support, and assessment of return on investment and risks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, KonaWare is dedicated to delivering mission-critical mobile applications that connect users to back-office enterprise systems via various wireless networks.

NearbyNow

Series A in 2006
[NearbyNow](http://www.nearbynow.com) creates mobile shopping applications that help consumers find products in their size near them at any time. Clients include magazines Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, GQ, and Brides, as well as brands and retailers such as Nike, Levi's, Estee Lauder, and Bon-Ton Stores. NearbyNow claims the highest click-through (28%) and conversion-to-purchase (5.8%) rates in the mobile shopping space. Brands and retailers can purchase multi-media ads directly from their ad network, reaching 2+ million mobile shoppers.

Blackfoot

Series A in 2006
Blackfoot offers the region's newest and largest Voice over IP network with more than 800 miles of fiber cable. Plus state-of-the-art phone, Internet and networking services. With highly competitive pricing, new broadband Internet service bundles and unmatched reliability, they keep Western Montana connected to everything that matters. Small wonder their broadband Internet customer base has grown over 490% in five years.

Revver

Series B in 2006
Revver, founded in 2004, is an online video sharing platform that pioneered a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content, allowing creators to earn income from their videos. The site became known for its 50/50 revenue split, attracting popular content such as Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides tools for users to create video portals, upload and share videos, and access a diverse library of categories including comedy, music, and sports. It also offers features for embedding videos on websites and blogs, sharing via email, and utilizing RSS feeds. While Revver experienced growth in its early days, it faced increasing competition from larger platforms like YouTube, which significantly outpaced Revver in terms of monthly page views. Despite these challenges, Revver continues to cater to a niche audience interested in monetizing their video content.

Attributor

Series A in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services, catering primarily to the publishing industry. Its flagship product, the Digimarc Guardian solution, detects and verifies pirated content across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. The system initiates a comprehensive takedown process, alerting hosting sites of unauthorized use and providing alternatives such as licensing requests or DMCA takedown notices. Additionally, Attributor offers an analytics platform designed to identify and analyze data related to digital content consumption, enabling publishers to monitor usage patterns, enforce authorized use, and better understand market demand. Through its services, Attributor supports publishers in safeguarding their digital content and maximizing revenue opportunities.

PowerReviews

Series A in 2005
PowerReviews, Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables users to generate reviews and insights, social answers, loyalties, and seller ratings to engage with their customers. Its solutions include ratings and reviews, product sampling, store experience feedback, and UGC analytics The company serves brands and retailers customers worldwide. PowerReviews, Inc. was formerly known as Wavetable Labs, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As of July 2, 2014, PowerReviews, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Viewpoints, LLC.

Revver

Series A in 2005
Revver, founded in 2004, is an online video sharing platform that pioneered a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content, allowing creators to earn income from their videos. The site became known for its 50/50 revenue split, attracting popular content such as Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides tools for users to create video portals, upload and share videos, and access a diverse library of categories including comedy, music, and sports. It also offers features for embedding videos on websites and blogs, sharing via email, and utilizing RSS feeds. While Revver experienced growth in its early days, it faced increasing competition from larger platforms like YouTube, which significantly outpaced Revver in terms of monthly page views. Despite these challenges, Revver continues to cater to a niche audience interested in monetizing their video content.

Live Ventures

Post in 2005
LiveDeal is an online marketplace and deals engine that connects users with local restaurants that are offering deals in real time.

Ultriva

Series A in 2005
Ultriva was founded in 1999 to provide software solutions to companies that were struggling with demand volatility, unreliable suppliers and forecast based planning systems. Since their inception they have deployed their solutions in over 145 plants, in 10 countries and to over 5,000 suppliers. Their customers have transacted over $1.5 billion and have saved over $300 million. Ultriva's customer base includes world class manufacturers such as Emerson, Rexnord, Dresser, AGCO, Owens-Corning, Ingersol Rand, McKesson and A.O. Smith.

Blue Vector Systems

Series B in 2005
Blue Vector Systems provides asset tracking and supply chain visibility solutions to pharmaceutical, retail, distribution, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Nusym Technology

Series A in 2005
Nusym Technology, Inc. specializes in developing advanced functional verification solutions for electronic products. The company focuses on an innovative approach that enhances verification closure while requiring minimal changes to existing methodologies. By utilizing a deep understanding of design, Nusym distinguishes itself from traditional methods that often treat designs as "black boxes." Instead, it leverages testbenches and reference models to facilitate targeted test generation, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the verification process. This capability positions Nusym as a valuable partner for companies in the electronic products manufacturing sector seeking to optimize their verification efforts.

EoPlex

Series B in 2005
EoPlex Technologies specializes in advanced additive manufacturing and 3D printing processes that enable the production of complex, multi-material devices. Their innovative technology utilizes proprietary inks to achieve high-volume manufacturing, making it particularly effective in the semiconductor packaging industry. EoPlex's solutions enhance the fabrication of various components, including cell phone antennas, RF devices, energy harvesters, fluidic devices, fuel cell parts, sensors, micro-pumps, and thermal devices. By providing cost, size, and performance efficiencies, EoPlex aims to deliver reliable packaging and high-quality components that are challenging to produce with traditional manufacturing methods.

Frictionless Commerce

Venture Round in 2005
Frictionless Commerce is a provider of supplier relationship management software, specializing in sourcing solutions that help purchasing organizations optimize the acquisition of direct and indirect materials, services, and capital equipment. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in London, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, insurance, professional services, consumer products, discrete manufacturing, life sciences, telecommunications, and utilities. As of 2006, it operates as a subsidiary of SAP AG, enhancing its capabilities in the enterprise sourcing market.

Ooma

Series A in 2005
Ooma, Inc. is a communications services company that specializes in cloud-based software and unified communications solutions for both businesses and consumers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ooma offers a range of services designed to enhance communication and security. For businesses, the company provides Ooma Office, a multi-user communications system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, along with features like call recording and enhanced call blocking. For consumers, Ooma delivers high-definition voice quality through products such as Ooma Telo, which serves as a primary home phone line, and offers smart security solutions that include wireless sensors and a smart video camera. Ooma's services are available through direct sales, distributors, retailers, and online platforms. The company focuses on creating connected experiences that improve productivity and security in both workplace and home environments.

Webdialogs

Series A in 2004
Webdialogs develops online meeting and communication solutions that include voice, video and Web conferencing, data collaboration, and Web callback solutions. The company offers Unyte, a sharing plug-in that allows users to seamlessly escalate a discussion or chat to real time collaboration; Unyte Meeting solutions, which is designed for conferencing users to provide integrated Web, voice, and video conferencing services; and Unyte Events that is used for conducting large-scale marketing webinars, events, and presentations. Its products also include WebIntertalk, a click to talk service to small businesses, enterprises, and directory service providers for inclusion on Web sites, emails, online directories, banner ads, newsletters, and other electronic media. The company provides conferencing and collaboration technologies as hosted services and software licenses to the communication equipment providers, conferencing providers, application vendors, and other resellers. In addition, it offers solutions for individuals, small businesses, departments, enterprises, sales and marketing, training, everyday meetings, and webinars/events. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts. As of August 8, 2007, Webdialogs, Inc. is a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp.

Skype

Angel Round in 2003
Skype Communications SARL, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxembourg, is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation that offers a versatile application for online communication. The service allows users to make audio and video calls, send instant messages, and conduct professional meetings, all through various devices including computers, mobile phones, and tablets. Skype facilitates connections between individuals and groups, enabling users to share experiences, celebrate events, and collaborate effectively, regardless of their physical locations. While the basic features of Skype are free, additional services such as calling landlines, sending texts, and accessing Wi-Fi can be obtained through pay-as-you-go options or subscriptions. The platform also emphasizes security, encrypting calls and chats to ensure privacy during communication.

Kovair Software

Series C in 2001
Kovair Software is a Silicon Valley based software product company specializing in the domain of Integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions and supports global software development and management. Kovair’s focus on integrating third party best-of-breed ALM tools enables creation of applications in a synchronized tools environment. Their objective is to make the software development process better, faster and collaborative through an integrated development environment irrespective of geography, tools and platform used for the entire lifecycle. Kovair has partnered with leading technology brands like Microsoft, IBM, CA, BMC and more to provide customers a wide range of integration solutions.

Pivia Software

Series B in 2001
Pivia Software Inc is an information technology and services provider that helps its clients improve the effectiveness, performance, and return on investment. It is based in Cupertino, California.

Atesto Technologies

Series B in 2001
Atesto is an automated Web testing service that enables organizations to develop, deploy and monitor Web applications without needing to license, install and manage software and hardware systems and infrastructure. The company’s software suite, Atesto Functional Test, tests and validates complex, static and dynamic Web applications. The company also offers load testing and monitoring services, to address performance and application maintenance needs. The Automated Load Test services simulate complex real-life application scenarios using live Internet traffic from a globally distributed network and the Response Watch service features periodic transaction and Web application monitoring capability from global locations. Both services include detailed, real-time, online reports on application performance and analysis.

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.

EqualFooting.com

Series B in 2000
EqualFooting.com, a B2B online marketplace that places small businesses on equal footing with large companies in the areas of purchasing.

Topica

Venture Round in 2000
Topica has been helping thousands of satisfied customers use email marketing to grow and improve their businesses - with no software required. Their pay-as-you-go online application allows you to: Grow your list of subscribers with signup forms for your website. Create a professional eye-catching HTML newsletter and send it out to a targeted audience. Deliver your emails. Our service is backed by whitelisting, feedback loops and reputation monitoring.

Coolboard.com

Series B in 2000
Founded in June 1999, CoolBoard.com is a leading provider of outsourced community solutions that enable Web sites and Web businesses to turn passive visitors into active members and customers. CoolBoard's unique suite of services enable Web sites to turn user interaction into valuable dynamic content which attracts new visitors, drives transactions, and strengthens customer relationships. CoolBoard.com provides a unique suite of community building solutions for larger commercial web sites as well as personal Web sites and small web businesses that enable them to rapidly and easily build active communities.

SquareTrade

Series B in 2000
SquareTrade, Inc. is a provider of warranties and insurance coverage plans for consumer electronics and appliances, operating in the United States and internationally. Established in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers protection plans for a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, home entertainment electronics, and various household appliances. SquareTrade's coverage plans address issues such as drops, water damage, malfunctions, and accidental damages. The company caters to items purchased from any retailer, whether online or in physical stores, ensuring broad eligibility for its warranty services. SquareTrade operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc.

WX Brands

Series A in 2000
Winery Exchange was founded in 1999. Headquartered in Novato, California, USA, they maintain regional sales offices around the United States and international offices in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Spain. Of its founding group of three, Peter Byck continues as Winery Exchange's President and CEO and John Crean is an observing member of the Board of Directors and an investor. The company was founded with the intent of blending extensive industry expertise with cutting-edge business practices. The result is a dynamic, fast-growing company poised to take advantage of new trends in the beverage alcohol industry.

BarterTrust.com

Series C in 2000
BarterTrust.com, founded in 1999, is North America's largest Internet-enabled business-to-business barter exchange with more than 7,000 clients. Its founders embraced a clicks-and-mortar strategy that blends the best practices of traditional business-to-business barter and e-commerce. Clients can trade online via the Internet or with the personal assistance of an experienced trade broker. BarterTrust.com maintains 12 regional offices across the United States and expects to open more offices throughout 2000. In 1999, clients within the BarterTrust.com Network generated $120 million in barter transactions, giving the company annual revenues of $10 million. Tens of thousands of items changed hands each month within the secure BarterTrust.com Network. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, BarterTrust.com enjoys strong investor support, raising $15 million in its first two rounds of financing from such venture partners such as Argus Capital, Draper Richards, El Dorado Ventures and Vector Capital. The company recently closed a third round of financing from additional investors, including General Motors Investments, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown, and MSC Industrial Direct.

ViaFone

Series A in 2000
ViaFone is a world-class enterprise software company whose product, the OneBridge(TM) Mobility Platform, enables enterprises to easily build, deploy, and flexibly manage the long-term lifecycle of business applications across all wireless data and voice interfaces. ViaFone's mission is to help businesses conquer the complexity of the mobile environment, now and into the future, while improving their bottom line. With its unique combination of data and voice technologies, ViaFone's OneBridge enables the most complete mobile solutions for the vast array of WAP phones, PDAs, pagers, and standard voice telephones. Leveraging a strong partnership network and open-platform approach, OneBridge integrates seamlessly with backend infrastructures and links to the most popular business software from companies like Oracle, SAP and Siebel. ViaFone provides everything enterprises need to optimize IT investments as they maintain security and control of multiple mobile solutions for employees, partners, and customers on the go. Founded in September 1999, ViaFone is based in Redwood Shores, Calif.

Pivia Software

Venture Round in 2000
Pivia Software Inc is an information technology and services provider that helps its clients improve the effectiveness, performance, and return on investment. It is based in Cupertino, California.

ObjectVideo

Series A in 1999
ObjectVideo, Inc. specializes in intelligent video analytics software designed for security, public safety, business intelligence, and process improvement applications. The company offers two main products: ObjectVideo OnBoard, which integrates analytics directly into cameras and other devices, and ObjectVideo VEW, which identifies and alerts users to specific events such as perimeter breaches and loitering. By converting video into actionable data, ObjectVideo's software supports a range of applications including facility security, asset monitoring, and loss prevention across various sectors such as transportation, education, banking, retail, and gaming. The company collaborates with a network of video intelligent partners, including OEMs and integrators, to market its solutions. ObjectVideo serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies and infrastructure sectors, and has its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1998, the company was previously known as DiamondBack Vision, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

SquareTrade

Seed Round in 1999
SquareTrade, Inc. is a provider of warranties and insurance coverage plans for consumer electronics and appliances, operating in the United States and internationally. Established in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers protection plans for a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, home entertainment electronics, and various household appliances. SquareTrade's coverage plans address issues such as drops, water damage, malfunctions, and accidental damages. The company caters to items purchased from any retailer, whether online or in physical stores, ensuring broad eligibility for its warranty services. SquareTrade operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc.

OpenTable

Series A in 1999
OpenTable, founded in 1998 by Chuck Templeton in San Francisco, is the leading provider of online restaurant reservations, serving over 54,000 restaurants in 20 countries. The company offers a suite of websites and mobile applications that enable users to discover dining options and make reservations easily. With a workforce of around 1,200 employees, many of whom have backgrounds in the service industry, OpenTable is dedicated to enhancing the dining experience and supporting restaurant growth. Since its inception, OpenTable has seated over 2 billion diners, utilizing this extensive data to deliver personalized restaurant recommendations, ensuring that customers find the right dining venue every time.
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