Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment management organization headquartered in San Mateo, California, originally established in 1947. The firm operates in 35 countries and serves clients in over 150 nations, providing a range of investment and advisory services to individual investors, corporations, and financial institutions. Known for its extensive experience and investment expertise, Franklin Templeton specializes in conservatively managed mutual funds, offering products under several brand names, including Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, and Fiduciary. The company is recognized for its strong focus on bond funds, international investments, and value-oriented offerings. With a commitment to delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns and personalized service, Franklin Templeton has built a reputation as a reliable partner in the investment landscape.
Senior Vice President and Head, Equity Group Trading
Kelsey Biggers
Senior Vice President and Head of Performance Analysis and Investment Risk
Ryan Biggs
Co-Head of Private Investments, Managing Director of Franklin Venture Partners
Joe Boerio
Executive Vice President, Chief Risk and Transformation Officer
Drew Carrington
Senior Vice President, Head of Institutional
Matt Cioppa
Vice President, Research Analyst / Portfolio Manager
Jean-Francois Crousillat
Managing Director, Alternative Strategies
Jonathan Curtis
VP, research analyst and portfolio manager
Massimo D'Amo
Senior Investment Manager
Jenny Johnson
President and CEO
Howard Margolis
Global COO, Alternative Investments
Richard Piliero
Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Director
Robert Stevenson
Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager
Dina Ting
Senior Vice President and Head of Global Index Portfolio Management
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Cap Labs
Seed Round in 2025
CAP Labs is a stablecoin developer platform that produces various denominations of redeemable stablecoins.
Plaid
Venture Round in 2025
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and various financial applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to democratize financial services by providing developers with tools and infrastructure to create innovative financial products. Plaid's offerings include a suite of APIs that allow access to detailed transaction histories, real-time account balances, and user identity verification, among other functionalities. These tools enable financial institutions and developers, ranging from startups to large corporations, to build secure and user-friendly applications for personal finance, consumer payments, lending, and more. By streamlining the integration with traditional banking systems, Plaid enhances the ability of consumers and businesses to manage their financial activities efficiently.
Capital Markets Gateway
Series C in 2025
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
Walrus
Initial Coin Offering in 2025
Walrus is a neobank in India focused on providing banking services specifically for teenagers. Recognizing the lack of suitable banking and payment solutions for this tech-savvy demographic, Walrus aims to serve around 100 million teenagers by offering a modern digital banking experience. The platform includes features such as digital bank accounts and a smart debit card, which come with curated rewards for every transaction. This approach not only facilitates financial management but also encourages users to develop good money habits and understand the complexities of financial responsibility. Through its innovative offerings, Walrus seeks to empower young individuals with financial freedom and education.
Walrus
Funding Round in 2025
Walrus is a decentralized storage network that stores and delivers raw data and media files—like videos, images, and PDFs—without sacrificing performance or accessibility.
Crossmint
Venture Round in 2025
Crossmint is the leading enterprise-grade developer platform to build onchain. Crossmint's suite of products includes wallets, tokenization, payments, and more; and powers 40,000+ companies and developers, including Fortune 500 companies and major brands like Mastercard, Adidas, Red Bull, Coinbase, Phantom, and more.
Ligero
Seed Round in 2025
Ligero, Inc. specializes in developing a privacy platform that facilitates secure and private collaboration on and off blockchain technology. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Pittsford, New York, the company offers a lightweight and scalable protocol for secure multiparty computation and zero-knowledge proofs. This enables clients to engage in confidential transactions, implement private smart contracts, and conduct secure auctions for decentralized exchanges and dark pools. Additionally, Ligero supports private and verifiable machine learning, enhancing the capabilities of its platform for various applications in the blockchain ecosystem.
Ethena
Funding Round in 2025
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.
Bitlayer
Series A in 2024
Bitlayer is a pioneering Bitcoin second-layer network built on BitVM, designed to provide ultra-scalability while maintaining the security of the Bitcoin blockchain. The platform aims to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem by offering security-equivalent scalability and promoting asset diversity. Through advanced cryptographic innovations and blockchain protocol engineering, Bitlayer enables Turing completeness, allowing for greater flexibility and faster interactions. This approach positions Bitlayer as a crucial computing layer for Bitcoin, facilitating a more innovative and secure user experience within the cryptocurrency landscape.
Apro Oracle
Seed Round in 2024
APRO Oracle delivers full data support across the ecosystem. It is the most widely incorporated oracle within the Bitcoin environment. APRO Oracle uses TVWAP to accurately calculate prices by aggregating prices from leading institutional-grade data suppliers and exchanges.
SatLayer
Pre Seed Round in 2024
SatLayer to protect any sort of dApp or protocol as a Bitcoin Validated Service (BVS), significantly enhancing security for all of cryptocurrency.
Jade Biosciences
Series A in 2024
Jade Biosciences is developing transformative therapies to redefine the standard of care for inflammation and immunology indications.
Keyper
Debt Financing in 2024
Keyper is a digital real estate investment management solution platform that offers automation of daily tasks, monitoring of real estate portfolios, and access to data-driven insights for investors and property owners.
Lycia Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Lycia Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm focused on discovering and developing first-in-class therapies. The company utilizes its innovative lysosomal targeting chimeras (LYTACs) platform to create therapeutics that target and degrade extracellular and membrane-bound proteins associated with challenging diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. By addressing these difficult-to-treat conditions, Lycia Therapeutics aims to provide medical practitioners with effective treatment options to improve patient outcomes.
Blaize
Series D in 2024
Blaize, Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializes in edge AI processing solutions through its proprietary hardware architecture and low-code/no-code software platform. The company targets various industries, including automotive, retail, security, industrial automation, and healthcare, providing efficient solutions that address the challenges of edge AI processing, such as low latency and high thermal and power efficiency. Blaize's innovative approach overcomes limitations of traditional AI solutions, which are often optimized for data centers rather than edge environments. With a workforce of over 200 employees, the company has established teams in California, North Carolina, and international subsidiaries in India and the UK. Blaize has successfully raised over $200 million from a mix of strategic and financial investors, reinforcing its position as a leader in the AI-enabled edge computing market.
Lodha Group
Post in 2024
Lodha Group, established in 1980, is a leading Indian real estate developer with a significant presence in both India and the United Kingdom. Recognized as one of the most profitable real estate companies in India, it has maintained its position as the largest by sales for three consecutive years. The group is currently developing approximately 43 million square feet of prime real estate and has a vast land bank of over 6,200 acres, translating to an estimated saleable area of around 553 million square feet. With 28 ongoing projects in major cities such as London, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, Lodha Group aims to deliver over 11.8 million square feet in the coming fiscal year. The company's notable developments include World One, the world's tallest residential tower, and Palava City, India’s first Greenfield smart city. Lodha has collaborated with renowned global names like Armani/Casa and Trump for its projects and has made significant land acquisitions in Mumbai, including the New Cuffe Parade development, which is poised to become a new city center.
Blockhead
Seed Round in 2024
Blockhead is a community-driven media platform that answers questions that specializes in Web3 and Why Does it Matter?. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Singapore, Singapore.
Transparently.AI
Seed Round in 2024
Transparently.AI is an artificial intelligence software company focused on automating the detection of accounting manipulation and fraud in corporate reporting. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques, the company assesses the probability of manipulation in publicly listed firms and forecasts the likelihood of corporate failure attributed to these practices. Its solutions offer essential insights to a variety of stakeholders, including pension plans, investment managers, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, auditors, banks, regulators, and stock exchanges. By providing early detection capabilities, Transparently.AI enhances corporate monitoring processes, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and mitigate potential losses resulting from accounting irregularities.
Ethena
Seed Round in 2024
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.
EthosX
Venture Round in 2023
EthosX is a blockchain-based decentralized finance platform that specializes in the creation of financial derivatives. It enables users to hold derivatives as tokens in their digital wallets, allowing for seamless buying, selling, or transferring without the need for centralized exchanges or intermediaries. This approach empowers crypto traders to capitalize on market volatility, enhancing their potential for profit. By offering a decentralized solution for financial derivatives, EthosX aims to simplify and democratize access to advanced trading strategies in the cryptocurrency market.
Alto Neuroscience
Series C in 2023
Alto Neuroscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mental health treatment through personalized medicine. By utilizing an AI-enabled biomarker platform, Alto integrates detailed patient data regarding brain activity and behavior to develop effective therapeutics for specific populations. The company aims to transform the traditional trial-and-error approach in psychiatry by matching the appropriate treatment to individual patients, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of interventions. Alto's clinical-stage assets include various products targeting conditions such as depressive disorders and schizophrenia, identified through independent brain-based biomarkers. Through its innovative approach, Alto Neuroscience seeks to redefine psychiatric care at a critical time for mental health.
Baton Media
Seed Round in 2023
Baton Media is a developer of a blockchain-enabled web platform and collaboration protocol aimed at enhancing the creative exchange for artists. The company focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem of tools that promote transparency in collaborative projects, ensuring that artists receive proper credit and compensation for their contributions. This approach empowers clients by allowing them to maintain control over their material while fostering a fair environment for creative collaboration.
Neon Media
Series A in 2023
Neon Media LLC is a production company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development and design of games and entertainment software. Incorporated in 2020, it focuses on transmedia and virtual production, offering gaming services tailored for the film and television industry. Neon Media produces real-time sets for virtual productions and creates photorealistic, physically-based rendered (PBR) scenes using its proprietary game engine. This enables collaboration among creators in various fields, including television, film, and comics, allowing clients to produce television series, high-budget special effects movies, and independent animations. As of September 2020, Neon Media operates as a subsidiary of The 4D Factory LLC.
Integral Treasury
Venture Round in 2023
Empowering web3 organizations in crypto accounting through: revenue recognition, NFT collection management, cap gain/loss calculations, audit compliant reports and more.
Ethena
Seed Round in 2023
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.
Putnam Investments
Acquisition in 2023
Putnam LLC is a privately owned investment manager based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Singapore. Established in 1968, the firm has a long history of managing investments for both individual and institutional clients, celebrating 75 years of service. Putnam provides a broad range of investment solutions, including equity, fixed income, absolute return, and alternative strategies, primarily through pooled investment vehicles. The firm caters to various clients such as pension plans, corporations, government entities, and investment companies. It focuses on managing separate client portfolios as well as mutual funds and employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing a bottom-up stock picking approach. Putnam also invests in public equity and fixed income markets worldwide, targeting both growth and value stocks across all capitalizations. The firm emphasizes a balanced and risk-conscious investment strategy, leveraging both in-house and external research to inform its decisions.
Carmot Therapeutics
Series E in 2023
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on discovering and developing therapies for metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Carmot employs a proprietary drug discovery approach known as Chemotype Evolution, which enables the exploration of novel chemical and biological frontiers. The company is advancing a portfolio of clinical-stage drug candidates, including CT-388, a once-weekly injectable dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist; CT-996, a once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist; and CT-868, a once-daily injectable dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist for treating type 1 diabetes in patients with overweight or obesity. These innovative therapies aim to enhance glucose clearance and promote weight loss, addressing the fundamental causes of metabolic diseases.
volScout
Acquisition in 2023
volScout specializes in providing managed option strategy services tailored for wealth management and institutional clients. The company focuses on offering risk-managed strategies and expert advice on options trading, helping clients make informed decisions regarding buying or selling options. By guiding clients in selecting appropriate strategies, volScout aims to enable them to achieve consistent returns on their investments.
Betterdata
Seed Round in 2023
Betterdata is a data platform that specializes in generating programmable synthetic data to protect real data while facilitating its secure sharing. The company's technology transforms limited real datasets into virtually limitless synthetic datasets that mimic the properties of actual data. This allows businesses to safeguard consumer privacy while unlocking the potential of their data assets. Betterdata's platform is designed to support enterprises in developing advanced artificial intelligence applications by providing high-quality, privacy-preserving synthetic data. This enables data professionals to access valuable information and create new revenue streams while ensuring compliance with data privacy standards across teams and international borders.
Azra Games
Seed Round in 2023
Azra Games is a blockchain-based game developer founded in 2022 in Sacramento, California, by Sonny Mayugba. The company focuses on creating collectible combat role-playing games (RPGs) tailored for core gamers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Azra Games aims to transform the gaming experience, allowing players to create, play, collect, trade, and socialize in innovative ways. The games developed by Azra Games feature diverse characters and are designed to provide unique gameplay experiences that enhance player engagement and interaction in the gaming community.
Koywe
Seed Round in 2023
Koywe is a technology company that specializes in providing payment APIs and SDKs, enabling businesses to integrate cryptocurrency services into their offerings. The company focuses on developing web3 wallet technology that facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. By offering well-documented and user-friendly tools, Koywe allows developers to quickly leverage blockchain technology to create applications for remittances, digital wallets, and investment services. This approach helps companies seamlessly connect their wallets and portfolios, enhancing their financial service capabilities in the evolving digital landscape.
Moove
Debt Financing in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs across Africa. By leveraging embedded alternative credit-scoring technology, Moove integrates its services within ride-hailing, logistics, and last-mile delivery platforms. This innovative approach allows the company to assess the performance and revenue of mobility entrepreneurs, enabling it to underwrite loans for individuals who have been historically excluded from traditional financial services. Through its unique model, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and enhance access to financial resources for a growing number of mobility operators in the region.
HelperAI
Pre Seed Round in 2022
HelperAI lets enterprises build a 24/7 AI workforce, automating routine tasks, and breaking language barriers for global expansion. With seamless integration with your business SOPs, CRM systems, and popular tools, our AI agents redefine customer support, sales, and marketing functions. Experience unprecedented efficiency with HelperAI.
Deel
Secondary Market in 2022
Deel, Inc., also known as Lets Deel, Inc., is a payroll and compliance platform that simplifies the hiring and management of global remote contractors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an integrated platform that combines contracts, payments, and tax compliance into a single interface. This allows businesses to efficiently manage the complexities of hiring international employees while ensuring adherence to local regulations. Deel's services include automated payment processing, invoicing, customer support, and insurance products related to employment. The platform is designed to enhance the experience for both organizations and contractors, streamlining the onboarding process and facilitating seamless payroll operations worldwide.
GreenArc Capital Pte.
Convertible Note in 2022
GreenArc Capital Pte Ltd is a fintech company based in Singapore that specializes in impact investing and financial lending services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Established in 2016, the firm utilizes an AI-driven platform to connect institutional investors with mission-aligned private debt opportunities, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. GreenArc Capital aims to foster inclusive growth and close the financing gap associated with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to its lending services, the company offers Conservation Finance Solutions that link markets to forest protection projects. By leveraging technology and data, GreenArc Capital also provides tools for impact measurement and reporting, enhancing transparency and credibility in the assessment of environmental and social outcomes in private asset portfolios.
ClearMotion
Venture Round in 2022
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.
Spectral
Venture Round in 2022
Spectral is a New Rochelle, New York-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on programmable creditworthiness through its innovative platform. The company provides valuable credit risk insights to its partners by utilizing on-chain data, thereby enhancing business decisions and offerings. Users can access new financial opportunities through the Multi-Asset Credit Risk Oracle (MACRO) Score, which serves as an on-chain equivalent to a traditional FICO score, allowing individuals to check their on-chain credit scores. Additionally, Spectral offers an AI-powered platform that simplifies the creation and deployment of smart contracts, enabling developers to generate complex contracts using natural language, thus accelerating development time and minimizing errors.
Based
Seed Round in 2022
Based is a communication platform which is build over the NFT .
Proof of Impact
Seed Round in 2022
Proof of Impact B.V. operates a blockchain-based platform focused on impact verification and financing. Founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates donations and investments in verifiable projects, including child vaccinations and renewable energy initiatives. The platform caters to NGOs, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals, enabling them to support impactful endeavors effectively. In addition, the company has developed a data intelligence platform that collects and analyzes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, transforming it into actionable insights. This B2B SaaS solution aims to enhance transparency and profitability in impact investing by providing real-time measurement and reporting of impact data. By linking ESG metrics to business performance, Proof of Impact seeks to promote a more sustainable and purposeful world, positioning itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their impact and consumer perception.
END-Labs
Seed Round in 2022
END-Labs is a blockchain development studio focused on creating Web3 lending infrastructure. The company develops a suite of blockchain-based products aimed at transforming financial interactions by connecting fiat-native borrowers with institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) capital to enhance capital efficiencies. Its platform is designed as an application-specific blockchain that supports a variety of decentralized applications, allowing these applications to work together within the broader blockchain ecosystem. This integration enables borrowers to identify the most cost-effective sources of capital and optimize terms based on the assets they intend to use as collateral.
Alongside
Venture Round in 2022
Alongside builds indexes for cryptocurrencies.
Infima
Seed Round in 2022
Infima specializes in deep learning technologies that enhance mortgage security analytics. The company's solutions provide actionable predictive insights into future borrower, security, and market behavior, allowing investors, dealers, and other market participants to make informed decisions that improve performance. By significantly increasing predictive accuracy compared to traditional methods, Infima offers superior portfolio construction, security selection, and risk management for portfolio managers and traders in the mortgage market. The company covers over 525,000 mortgage securities, which are backed by approximately 35 million mortgage loans, collectively valued at nearly $11 trillion.
Aptos
Series A in 2022
Aptos is a web3 startup founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company develops a scalable Layer 1 blockchain that allows developers to create future-proof applications. Aptos aims to provide universal access to decentralized assets through its network, utilizing a safe and reliable programming language that facilitates application development. The team at Aptos is composed of skilled engineers, researchers, strategists, designers, and builders, all working towards enhancing the accessibility and scalability of blockchain infrastructure for developers.
Finix
Venture Round in 2022
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment systems. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture and a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions, consolidate data from various payment processors, and underwrite merchant accounts. This capability supports banks, acquirers, and enterprises in facilitating quick and secure push payments over debit cards and enables them to send money globally. By providing these tools, Finix aims to enhance the payment processing experience for its clients.
Quadrata
Seed Round in 2022
Quadrata is a technology company founded in 2021 by Lisa Fridman and Fabrice Cheng, based in Marina Del Rey, California. It operates a web3-based passport network that integrates identity and compliance into decentralized finance (DeFi) across public blockchains. The company's platform facilitates a permissionless DeFi ecosystem by allowing users to verify their KYC/AML status, country of residence, credit reputation, and accredited investor status. This innovative approach enhances access to financial services while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby promoting a more secure and inclusive financial environment.
Alcentra
Acquisition in 2022
Alcentra is a global asset management firm headquartered in London, specializing in sub-investment grade corporate credit. Established in 2002, the firm offers a comprehensive range of investment strategies, including senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, private credit, structured credit, special situations, and multi-strategy credits. Alcentra's team of experienced professionals operates from offices in Boston, New York, London, and Singapore, providing clients with tailored investment solutions across various asset classes and sectors. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., Alcentra collaborates with investors worldwide to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, leveraging its deep expertise in corporate debt.
Chainsight
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chainsight is a provider of an API focused on web3 background checks aimed at enhancing security in the digital asset space. The platform specializes in detecting and preventing interactions with malicious decentralized applications (dApps), fraudulent wallets, counterfeit tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and phishing sites. By offering real-time insights into crypto and NFT scam detection, Chainsight helps safeguard users and businesses from various forms of digital fraud, including harmful addresses, smart contracts, and deceptive web platforms. Their suite of products includes blockchain-labeled data and tools for know-your-transaction (KYT) and blockchain investigations, equipping internet-related companies and users with the necessary resources to protect their digital assets effectively.
Azra Games
Seed Round in 2022
Azra Games is a blockchain-based game developer founded in 2022 in Sacramento, California, by Sonny Mayugba. The company focuses on creating collectible combat role-playing games (RPGs) tailored for core gamers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Azra Games aims to transform the gaming experience, allowing players to create, play, collect, trade, and socialize in innovative ways. The games developed by Azra Games feature diverse characters and are designed to provide unique gameplay experiences that enhance player engagement and interaction in the gaming community.
Quantifeed
Series C in 2022
Quantifeed is a digital investing platform that serves financial institutions, enabling them to provide a customized digital investing experience under their own brand. Founded in 2013 in Hong Kong by former investment banking executives Alex Ypsilanti and Ross Milward, Quantifeed offers an automated investment platform that includes a library of portfolios for asset allocation, thematic investments, and various trading strategies. Its software and financial models allow banks, brokers, and wealth planners to configure solutions tailored to their wealth management objectives, thereby facilitating access to a wide range of stocks, funds, and other asset classes across major global markets. This approach enables financial institutions to efficiently reach and engage a large customer base, enhancing their digital wealth management offerings.
SpotOn
Series F in 2022
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Tifin
Series D in 2022
Tifin is a fintech platform founded in 2018, based in New York City, that develops and operates companies focused on wealth management, investments, and personal finance. By leveraging investment intelligence, data science, and advanced technology, Tifin aims to enhance the investor experience with innovative products tailored to individual needs. The company emphasizes the importance of making investing a significant contributor to financial well-being. Tifin also has regional offices in Boulder, Bengaluru, Charlotte, and Mumbai, reflecting its broad market reach and commitment to evolving the financial services landscape.
BRELYON
Venture Round in 2022
Brelyon, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in manufacturing headset-free virtual display screens that serve as an alternative to traditional multi-monitor setups and virtual reality headgear. Brelyon's innovative displays utilize proprietary depth modulation and light-field expansion technologies to deliver immersive experiences, allowing users to view expansive virtual screens with true optical depth. Their products are designed for various applications, including office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, and aim to enhance user interaction in both enterprise and metaverse contexts. Brelyon is positioned as a pioneer in developing solutions that eliminate the need for headsets, offering a unique viewing experience akin to looking through a large IMAX screen.
Stord
Series D in 2022
Stord, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in cloud-based warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015, Stord provides an integrated platform that allows clients to manage their product flow across multiple warehouses through a single dashboard. This platform is designed to optimize inventory and orders, facilitating on-demand scalability for shippers within a global logistics network. By leveraging a digital warehousing and distribution network, Stord enhances visibility and control over inventory, creating intelligent and self-correcting supply chains. The company partners with numerous brands to improve their ecommerce operations, enabling faster shipping, reliable delivery, and cost reductions while enhancing customer satisfaction. Stord's services are utilized by a range of well-known brands, positioning the company as a key player in the ecommerce enablement space.
Amberdata
Series B in 2022
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that specializes in monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in West New York, New Jersey, the company focuses on delivering comprehensive blockchain and cryptocurrency market data. Amberdata's platform integrates validated data from leading crypto exchanges, offering tools, APIs, and SDKs tailored for traders, investors, wallets, and developers. Its services support various functions including research, trading, risk management, analytics, and compliance, enabling financial institutions to effectively engage in digital asset markets. By providing access to historical data, reference rates, and analytics, Amberdata empowers customers to create data-driven applications and maintain a competitive edge.
Eaglebrook Advisors
Series A in 2022
Eaglebrook Advisors is a crypto-focused investment firm that specializes in providing financial advisors with secure and compliant access to bitcoin through its Bitcoin SMA. The firm has developed an asset management platform that facilitates financial advisory services by offering features such as portfolio integration, institutional custody, tax optimization, and liquidation. This platform enables users to manage their digital investments with ease while employing professional investment strategies.
Rigetti Computing
Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, which are deployed in low-temperature environments. The company develops control systems that perform quantum logic operations and has created software to seamlessly integrate its quantum systems into existing cloud infrastructures. Rigetti is known for its development of the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, enabling scalable quantum computing systems. Additionally, the company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and has introduced Forest, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the United States.
CesiumAstro
Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.
Teller Finance
Venture Round in 2022
Teller is a United States-based blockchain project focused on decentralized lending. It provides a platform that connects to users' bank accounts to offer risk-assessed, unsecured loans, eliminating the need for collateral. By utilizing an algorithmic credit risk protocol, Teller aims to create decentralized lending markets that enhance lending opportunities while minimizing risks. The company's cloud-based system effectively delivers creditworthiness data, enabling users to engage in loans with digital currency. Through this innovative approach, Teller seeks to transform the lending landscape by making access to loans more efficient and secure.
CelLink
Series D in 2022
CelLink Corporation is an innovative company focused on developing flexible conductive backplanes and circuits for power electronics, including applications in batteries, solar panels, light-emitting diodes, and wire harnessing. Founded in 2012 and based in Belmont, California, CelLink manufactures high-conductance, large-area flexible circuits designed to facilitate clean power transmission. Their products integrate essential components such as busing, fusing, and voltage and temperature monitoring into a single circuit, providing customers with efficient solutions for power and data transmission at competitive prices. By offering advanced technology in a growing market, CelLink aims to support the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Zand
Venture Round in 2022
Zand is a digital bank that provides a range of banking services for both retail and corporate customers. Its platform is designed to enhance the banking experience by offering tools that empower users to manage their financial and digital economic activities effectively. By streamlining banking processes, Zand aims to make banking services more efficient and accessible, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses alike.
Micruity
Seed Round in 2022
Micruity is a company focused on enhancing retirement income security for Americans by making lifetime income options more accessible. It offers a sophisticated suite of APIs designed for financial institutions, including 401(k) providers, to seamlessly integrate annuities into their offerings. This innovative approach addresses the growing need for secure retirement income solutions, mimicking the characteristics of traditional pensions. Additionally, Micruity's income connectivity platform supports efficient data sharing among insurers, asset managers, recordkeepers, and other technology partners, facilitating the transformation of retirement savings plans into reliable income streams for retirees.
Anghami
Post in 2022
Anghami is a digital music streaming platform based in Jounieh, Lebanon, that offers a vast library of Arabic and international songs for streaming and offline listening. Established in 2011, the company primarily serves customers in the Middle East and North Africa and boasts the largest licensed music catalog in the region. Anghami collaborates with major Arabic music labels, including Rotana, Melody, and Mazzika, as well as international giants like Universal, Sony, and Warner. The platform is designed to cater specifically to the musical preferences of its audience, ensuring a diverse range of content from both established and independent artists. With a strategic partnership with MBC Group, Anghami continues to grow its user base and expand its offerings in the competitive digital music landscape.
Capital Markets Gateway
Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
6Sense
Series E in 2022
6sense is a developer of a predictive intelligence platform that enhances revenue growth for organizations. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning to provide comprehensive visibility across the customer journey, from brand awareness to revenue generation. Its platform captures anonymous buying signals and buyer intent data, allowing sales, marketing, and customer success teams to target the right accounts effectively. By recommending optimal channels and messages, 6sense removes guesswork and inefficiencies from the sales process, leading to improved pipeline quality, accelerated sales velocity, and higher conversion rates. Through its innovative approach, 6sense aims to empower revenue teams to grow revenue predictably and efficiently.
Pinwheel
Series B in 2022
Pinwheel is the market-leading payroll data connectivity platform. Fintechs and financial institutions alike trust Pinwheel to access the data and controls within traditional and non-traditional payroll platforms to update direct deposits, streamline income and employment verification, improve underwriting, power earned wage access, and build innovative new products. With consumer permissioning, Pinwheel connects to the majority of these providers, covering over 1,400+ platforms and nearly 80% of anyone receiving a paycheck in the US, to enable market-leading fintechs, like Block (formerly Square), to easily access and update the payroll data of more than 100 million US-based employed people. Pinwheel is the only provider that handles both direct deposit switching and the provision of income and employment data to be Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To learn more, visit www.pinwheelapi.com.
Ironclad
Series E in 2022
Ironclad, Inc. is a software company that specializes in contract management solutions for legal firms and businesses in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Ironclad's platform automates various aspects of the contract lifecycle, including workflows, approvals, and the identification of key terms and entities. Its software allows users to create, store, and manage contracts efficiently, transforming them into searchable and manageable digital assets. The platform also offers features such as automated templates for various contract types, e-signature capabilities, and integration with other systems. Ironclad serves a diverse clientele, ranging from early-stage startups to established technology companies, aiming to streamline and enhance their contract processes.
Checkout.com
Series D in 2022
Checkout.com is a company that specializes in providing an online payments platform designed to facilitate secure digital transactions across the Internet. Established in 2012, it offers a comprehensive solution that supports payments in over 150 currencies, integrating local acquiring capabilities and advanced fraud detection through a single API. The platform enables businesses to accept all major international credit and debit cards, as well as various alternative and local payment methods. With a focus on eliminating intermediaries, Checkout.com connects retailers directly with customers' bank accounts, delivering data-rich insights that help enhance performance and improve approval rates. The company employs more than 1,700 people across 19 offices globally, ensuring local expertise and tailored risk management solutions to help businesses optimize their mobile and online purchasing while effectively managing potential risks.
CAIS
Private Equity Round in 2022
CAIS is a financial technology platform designed to connect independent financial advisors with a diverse range of alternative investment products. Founded in 2009 by Jeremy Norton and Matt Brown in New York, the platform provides access to specialized investment options such as hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, structured notes, and digital assets. By offering streamlined execution and a growing array of investment funds, CAIS enables financial advisors to seize opportunities and enhance client outcomes in a dynamic market environment. The company also includes independent due diligence services provided by Mercer to support informed decision-making. As a member of the NFA, CAIS ensures compliance and regulatory integrity in its operations.
Oddity
Venture Round in 2022
ODDITY is a consumer-tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries. The company owns IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild.
ATM.com
Series A in 2021
ATM is an early-stage technology company focused on empowering consumers to control and monetize their personal data. Founded in 2018 by Walter Cruttenden and Mike Gleason in Newport Beach, California, ATM develops innovative technology known as Ant Transaction Machines. This solution enables users to track their data in detail while providing them with the ability to control access to their information through a simple toggle feature. The company’s platform facilitates data monetization by negotiating favorable terms with data aggregators and micro-funds transfer companies, helping users earn income from their digital interactions. Additionally, ATM supports micro-investing, allowing users to engage in rewards programs that assist in saving and investing, thereby building their wealth effectively.
Arcade
Series A in 2021
Arcade provides an infrastructure layer for NFT liquidity that enables the financialization of non-fungible assets, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.Arcade’s Wrapped NFT technology allows NFTs to be bundled to secure one loan. Arcade is also an open-source Defi primitive it allows developers to build on top of the platform.
EQRx
Post in 2021
EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on transforming the drug discovery and delivery process to address the rising costs of medicines. Founded in 2019, EQRx aims to provide a market-based solution by leveraging advances in science and technology while collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders. The company has over ten programs in its pipeline targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, which include clinical and preclinical stages, as well as drug engineering initiatives. Among its key programs are Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab. Through its innovative approach, EQRx seeks to develop high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional pharmaceutical methods.
Proof of Impact
Seed Round in 2021
Proof of Impact B.V. operates a blockchain-based platform focused on impact verification and financing. Founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates donations and investments in verifiable projects, including child vaccinations and renewable energy initiatives. The platform caters to NGOs, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals, enabling them to support impactful endeavors effectively. In addition, the company has developed a data intelligence platform that collects and analyzes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, transforming it into actionable insights. This B2B SaaS solution aims to enhance transparency and profitability in impact investing by providing real-time measurement and reporting of impact data. By linking ESG metrics to business performance, Proof of Impact seeks to promote a more sustainable and purposeful world, positioning itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their impact and consumer perception.
Lacework
Series D in 2021
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security platform based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing automated threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive solution known as Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. It continuously monitors various cloud components, such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts, enabling security teams to effectively protect their data and maintain ongoing compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Benchling
Series F in 2021
Benchling, Inc. is a cloud-based informatics company that provides a comprehensive platform tailored for life sciences research and development. Its flagship offering allows scientists to design, share, and document experiments through an integrated interface, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The platform includes Benchling Insights, which enables users to query and visualize structured data, and a Bioregistry system for managing biological entity registrations and inventory such as plasmids and cell strains. Benchling's solutions support a variety of applications, including antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines, catering to the needs of scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Benchling aims to streamline the research process from discovery to bioprocessing, facilitating critical R&D decisions with its unified software suite.
UNest
Series B in 2021
UNest is a digital platform designed to assist families in saving for their children's education and future financial needs. Founded in 2018 by Ksenia Yudina in North Hollywood, California, the app allows parents to open a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account for their children within minutes and without the need for paperwork. UNest offers features such as advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting option, and the ability to set up recurring contributions, making it easier for parents to manage their savings. Additionally, the platform provides regular updates to help users track their savings progress, empowering families to invest in their children's financial futures from an early stage.
Lexington Partners
Acquisition in 2021
Lexington Partners is a prominent independent manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds, headquartered in New York, New York. Established in 1994, the firm specializes in sourcing and acquiring investment fund interests, working with a diverse range of investors, including public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, and family offices from over 40 countries. Since its inception, Lexington Partners has organized 20 secondary funds and 10 co-investment pools, amassing a total capital of $55 billion. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, focusing on providing liquidity solutions in the private equity market.
Wonolo
Series D in 2021
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Wonolo allows job seekers to find hourly or daily work in various fields, including general labor, warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure they meet specific standards, facilitating a streamlined job-matching process for organizations. Wonolo aims to empower underemployed individuals by providing access to flexible work opportunities, skill development, and competitive compensation. With a growing network of businesses and a significant number of workers, Wonolo is transforming the staffing industry and addressing the challenges of contingent labor in the United States. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
Lark
Series D in 2021
Lark is a developer of a virtual chronic disease prevention and management platform that offers personalized support and counseling to users. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence alongside human coaches and connected devices, Lark provides real-time, 24/7 assistance, helping individuals make healthier choices and manage chronic conditions effectively. The company has established CDC-recognized programs, including its Diabetes Prevention Program, Wellness Program, Diabetes Care Program, and Hypertension Program, which collectively serve 1.5 million users. These initiatives have shown clinically validated improvements in health outcomes, as documented in 11 peer-reviewed journals and analyst reports. Founded in 2011 by Julia Hu and Jeff Zira, Lark is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
CarDekho
Series E in 2021
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance-related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and E-commerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries.
O'Shaughnessy Asset Management
Acquisition in 2021
O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is an investment management firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The company specializes in providing asset management and investment advisory services, focusing on a diverse array of equity portfolios that cater to various client needs. These portfolios range from micro-cap to large-cap value strategies, serving institutional investors, individual investors, and high-net-worth clients. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is dedicated to delivering tailored investment solutions and managing client assets with a commitment to performance and client satisfaction.
Nerdy
Post in 2021
Nerdy is a curated direct-to-consumer platform that specializes in live online learning, utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to connect learners of all ages with experts across a wide range of subjects. The platform offers various learning formats, including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large group sessions, and adaptive self-study options. By focusing on delivering high-quality educational experiences, Nerdy aims to provide significant value to both learners and professionals in the gig economy, establishing itself as a comprehensive online learning destination.
Discord
Series H in 2021
Discord is a communication platform that offers voice, video, and text services, enabling users to connect with friends and communities. Originally designed for gamers, it has evolved to serve a broader audience, including local clubs, art groups, and study sessions. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, ensuring seamless communication across desktops and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage in conversations and activities without compromising performance, particularly for gamers who require uninterrupted communication while playing. Discord's focus on community interaction has made it a popular choice for diverse groups seeking to collaborate and socialize online.
Amberdata
Series A in 2021
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that specializes in monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in West New York, New Jersey, the company focuses on delivering comprehensive blockchain and cryptocurrency market data. Amberdata's platform integrates validated data from leading crypto exchanges, offering tools, APIs, and SDKs tailored for traders, investors, wallets, and developers. Its services support various functions including research, trading, risk management, analytics, and compliance, enabling financial institutions to effectively engage in digital asset markets. By providing access to historical data, reference rates, and analytics, Amberdata empowers customers to create data-driven applications and maintain a competitive edge.
Canva
Venture Round in 2021
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.
SpotOn
Series E in 2021
SpotOn is a technology company founded in 2017 by Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing innovative software and payment solutions tailored for small and midsize businesses. SpotOn offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that includes tools for payments, point-of-sale systems, marketing, website development, online ordering, appointments, eCommerce, digital loyalty, and review management. By integrating these services, SpotOn aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement for its clients. The company's mission is to empower businesses by delivering high-quality solutions at fair prices, supported by personalized local service.
Snyk
Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that specializes in application security, enabling developers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities within their code and associated components. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk offers a suite of tools designed for modern application development, including Snyk Code for static application security testing, container vulnerability management, and infrastructure as code security solutions. The platform seamlessly integrates into developers' workflows, allowing security teams to collaborate effectively with development teams. Snyk's services encompass monitoring application dependencies for vulnerabilities, ensuring licensing compliance, and providing detailed reports and issue tracking. With a client base of 1,200 organizations, including prominent companies like Google and Salesforce, Snyk empowers developers to build secure applications while enhancing overall security posture and productivity. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Rapid7, further extending its capabilities in the security landscape.
Checkr
Series E in 2021
Checkr, Inc. is a technology-driven company focused on the background check industry, offering a comprehensive range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr utilizes advanced technology and data sources to deliver faster and more efficient background checks compared to traditional providers. The company emphasizes fairness and transparency in hiring, enabling businesses across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and staffing, to enhance their hiring processes. Checkr also provides compliance services and security solutions, ensuring a secure and streamlined experience for both employers and candidates. With its innovative platform, Checkr aims to improve the overall applicant experience while supporting companies in navigating the complexities of today's workforce dynamics.
Jaris
Series B in 2021
Jaris provides tailored, private-label embedded financial solutions aimed at enhancing engagement and revenue for point-of-sale systems, independent software vendors, software-as-a-service companies, and marketplaces. The company operates a financial services platform designed to address various financing needs while minimizing credit risk. Jaris employs its expertise in underwriting, financing, and servicing to offer rapid working capital advances and loans, which are repaid through a percentage of daily card sales processed by partner payment systems. This approach not only assists businesses in retaining customers but also promotes growth for their merchants.
Talkdesk
Series D in 2021
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
Li-Cycle
Post in 2021
Li-Cycle is a clean technology firm specializing in the resource recovery of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The company utilizes its proprietary Spoke and Hub recycling process, which involves two main components: the Spokes, where battery manufacturing scrap and used batteries are processed to produce black mass, and the Hubs, where this black mass is further refined to recover essential raw materials such as lithium carbonate, cobalt sulfate, and nickel sulfate. Li-Cycle's innovative approach aims to recover 80 to 100% of materials from lithium-ion batteries, promoting a sustainable and safe solution for the growing demand for critical battery resources.
CCC Intelligent Solutions
Post in 2021
CCC Intelligent Solutions is a provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions tailored for the property and casualty insurance sector. Its platform connects over 30,000 businesses, including insurers, repairers, automakers, and part suppliers, by facilitating digital workflows and commerce. CCC specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence, telematics, and hyperscale technologies to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. The company generates revenue primarily through software subscriptions and professional services and has a significant presence in the United States, with additional operations in China. By delivering innovative solutions, CCC plays a crucial role in digitizing mission-critical processes within the insurance industry.
Redwood Materials
Series C in 2021
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on advancing sustainable battery recycling technologies to create a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Founded by JB Straubel in 2017, Redwood specializes in the recycling and processing of end-of-life batteries and electronics to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and various metals. The company currently receives approximately 10 GWh of used batteries annually and aims to scale its production of anode and cathode materials to 100 GWh by 2025, sufficient for manufacturing over one million electric vehicles each year. By providing environmentally sound solutions for recycling and refining, Redwood supports industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, thereby contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact of battery production and usage.
Blaize
Series D in 2021
Blaize, Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializes in edge AI processing solutions through its proprietary hardware architecture and low-code/no-code software platform. The company targets various industries, including automotive, retail, security, industrial automation, and healthcare, providing efficient solutions that address the challenges of edge AI processing, such as low latency and high thermal and power efficiency. Blaize's innovative approach overcomes limitations of traditional AI solutions, which are often optimized for data centers rather than edge environments. With a workforce of over 200 employees, the company has established teams in California, North Carolina, and international subsidiaries in India and the UK. Blaize has successfully raised over $200 million from a mix of strategic and financial investors, reinforcing its position as a leader in the AI-enabled edge computing market.
Lucid Motors
Post in 2021
Lucid Motors Inc. is an automotive company that specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company aims to create cars that enhance the human experience by surpassing traditional limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Lucid Motors, which was previously known as Atieva, Inc., changed its name in October 2016. The company operates a manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, and has established strategic partnerships with battery manufacturers Samsung SDI and LG Chem to support its production efforts.
Sunlight Financial Holdings
Post in 2021
Sunlight Financial LLC is a technology-enabled finance company that specializes in providing point-of-sale financing solutions for homeowners and contractors across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company partners with contractors in the solar and home improvement sectors to facilitate financing for projects such as solar system installations, roofing, HVAC, energy efficiency upgrades, and interior remodeling. Sunlight's advanced technology and expertise in credit management streamline the financing process, ensuring a quick and efficient experience for both contractors and homeowners. The company generates revenue through platform fees for each loan it facilitates and fees associated with loan portfolio management and servicing.
Flipkart
Private Equity Round in 2021
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering a diverse selection of over 30 million products across more than 70 categories. Its extensive inventory includes books, electronics, home appliances, and personal care items, catering to a broad consumer base. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart has grown to employ around 33,000 people and serves 75 million registered users, generating over 10 million daily visits. The company's robust technology infrastructure enables it to handle approximately 8 million shipments each month, with this number continuously increasing. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by a major retail corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
FREYR
Post in 2021
FREYR AS is a Norwegian company based in Mo i Rana that specializes in the production and sale of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage. The company aims to offer clean battery solutions with high density and competitive pricing while maintaining a reduced carbon footprint. In addition to its core focus on electric mobility and stationary energy storage, FREYR is exploring opportunities in marine transportation and aviation markets. The company also operates a 600 MW wind park in Norway, supporting its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.
AvePoint
Post in 2021
AvePoint, Inc. is a leading provider of software solutions and services designed for users of SharePoint and Office 365, focusing on data migration, management, and protection. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company serves over 21,000 customers globally, ensuring data security and compliance across various cloud environments, including Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce. AvePoint offers a range of products, including compliance solutions that address privacy and information security risks, as well as tools for data protection, operational governance, and records management. Its Confidence Platform provides cloud-based solutions for IT operations, development operations, and cybersecurity, facilitating secure collaboration and digital transformation. The company's extensive partner program includes over 3,500 managed service providers and systems integrators, making its solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces.
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