Big Sky Partners

Big Sky Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sausalito, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and Series A financing for high-tech startups and emerging growth companies. Big Sky Partners primarily targets sectors such as cleantech, alternative energy, information technology, financial services, and software-as-a-service. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $1 million in initial funding rounds and is also interested in participating in significant later-stage funding opportunities.

Michael Schwab

Founder and Managing Director

Brian Spitz

Partner

16 past transactions

Naked Energy

Series B in 2022
Naked Energy Ltd. manufactures solar panels that generate electricity and heat for commercial and residential applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Crawley, United Kingdom.

NYDIG

Venture Round in 2021
NYDIG is a leading financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.

Lifefactory

Series C in 2015
Lifefactory, Inc. is a company based in Sausalito, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly infant products and housewares. Founded in 2007, it offers a range of items including glass baby bottles with silicone sleeves, silicone nipples, adult water bottles, wine glasses, and oven-friendly food storage solutions. The products are designed for the health-conscious consumer, being free from harmful chemicals such as bisphenol A, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride. Lifefactory markets its products through an online store, various retailers across the United States, and wholesale channels. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality materials sourced from North America and Europe, and its focus is on creating safe, sustainable solutions for modern families. Lifefactory operates as a subsidiary of Thermos L.L.C.

InsideView

Private Equity Round in 2015
InsideView Technologies, Inc., founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, develops customer relationship management (CRM) solutions aimed at enhancing sales, marketing, and account management. The company offers a suite of products that include data management tools such as InsideView Refresh and InsideView Data Integrity, which facilitate data cleansing and customer data management. Additionally, InsideView provides expert services to help clients navigate data complexities and a lightning data application known as InsideView Append. Its Targeting Intelligence platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enable sales and marketing teams to identify and engage with key targets more effectively, ultimately leading to improved deal closures and customer retention. More than 500,000 professionals across over 20,000 companies utilize InsideView's solutions, which integrate with major CRM platforms including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle. The company also maintains content partnerships with various data providers, enhancing its capabilities in delivering actionable B2B intelligence.

Lifefactory

Series B in 2012
Lifefactory, Inc. is a company based in Sausalito, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly infant products and housewares. Founded in 2007, it offers a range of items including glass baby bottles with silicone sleeves, silicone nipples, adult water bottles, wine glasses, and oven-friendly food storage solutions. The products are designed for the health-conscious consumer, being free from harmful chemicals such as bisphenol A, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride. Lifefactory markets its products through an online store, various retailers across the United States, and wholesale channels. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality materials sourced from North America and Europe, and its focus is on creating safe, sustainable solutions for modern families. Lifefactory operates as a subsidiary of Thermos L.L.C.

Linkage Biosciences

Series B in 2011
Linkage Biosciences is a molecular diagnostics company developing products that hope to improve and expedite complex genetic testing. Their initial focus is on diagnostic products for solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation where their proprietary technology will have an impact. The company offers human leukocyte antigen testing products used in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, as well as provides pharmacogenomic and autoimmune disease testing and research and genetic marker tests. Lingkage Biosciences was founded in 2004 and is based in

Lifefactory

Series A in 2010
Lifefactory, Inc. is a company based in Sausalito, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly infant products and housewares. Founded in 2007, it offers a range of items including glass baby bottles with silicone sleeves, silicone nipples, adult water bottles, wine glasses, and oven-friendly food storage solutions. The products are designed for the health-conscious consumer, being free from harmful chemicals such as bisphenol A, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride. Lifefactory markets its products through an online store, various retailers across the United States, and wholesale channels. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality materials sourced from North America and Europe, and its focus is on creating safe, sustainable solutions for modern families. Lifefactory operates as a subsidiary of Thermos L.L.C.

Aravo

Series D in 2009
Aravo Solutions, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in areas such as registration and qualification, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, responsible sourcing, and data privacy. Aravo's software enables organizations to collect, validate, and assess information regarding their third-party relationships, facilitating the automation of due diligence processes and regulatory compliance. Additionally, it helps clients ensure that third parties comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as data privacy laws. Aravo serves a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, and higher education, catering to Fortune 500 clients both domestically and internationally. The company operates development centers in Portland, Oregon; Ahmedabad, India; and Monterrey, Mexico, and has sales offices in Chicago and Irving. Through its comprehensive Supplier Information Management platform, Aravo addresses complex supplier management challenges while prioritizing customer success.

Linkage Biosciences

Series A in 2009
Linkage Biosciences is a molecular diagnostics company developing products that hope to improve and expedite complex genetic testing. Their initial focus is on diagnostic products for solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation where their proprietary technology will have an impact. The company offers human leukocyte antigen testing products used in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, as well as provides pharmacogenomic and autoimmune disease testing and research and genetic marker tests. Lingkage Biosciences was founded in 2004 and is based in

Aravo

Series D in 2008
Aravo Solutions, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in areas such as registration and qualification, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, responsible sourcing, and data privacy. Aravo's software enables organizations to collect, validate, and assess information regarding their third-party relationships, facilitating the automation of due diligence processes and regulatory compliance. Additionally, it helps clients ensure that third parties comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as data privacy laws. Aravo serves a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, and higher education, catering to Fortune 500 clients both domestically and internationally. The company operates development centers in Portland, Oregon; Ahmedabad, India; and Monterrey, Mexico, and has sales offices in Chicago and Irving. Through its comprehensive Supplier Information Management platform, Aravo addresses complex supplier management challenges while prioritizing customer success.
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.

Aravo

Series C in 2007
Aravo Solutions, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in areas such as registration and qualification, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, responsible sourcing, and data privacy. Aravo's software enables organizations to collect, validate, and assess information regarding their third-party relationships, facilitating the automation of due diligence processes and regulatory compliance. Additionally, it helps clients ensure that third parties comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as data privacy laws. Aravo serves a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, and higher education, catering to Fortune 500 clients both domestically and internationally. The company operates development centers in Portland, Oregon; Ahmedabad, India; and Monterrey, Mexico, and has sales offices in Chicago and Irving. Through its comprehensive Supplier Information Management platform, Aravo addresses complex supplier management challenges while prioritizing customer success.

Solaicx

Series C in 2007
Solaicx, manufactures and sells mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers. It serves solar cell and module manufacturers in the photovoltaic industry. Solaicx, was founded in 2002 and is based in Santa Clara, California with a production facility in Portland, Oregon.

Solaicx

Series A in 2005
Solaicx, manufactures and sells mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers. It serves solar cell and module manufacturers in the photovoltaic industry. Solaicx, was founded in 2002 and is based in Santa Clara, California with a production facility in Portland, Oregon.

ProcessClaims

Series C in 2001
ProcessClaims specializes in software connectivity and business process solutions, primarily aimed at enhancing efficiency within the insurance sector. The company provides tools that facilitate automated communication and information flow among employees, partners, and other stakeholders. By leveraging ProcessClaims' systems, insurance companies, collision repair providers, independent adjusters, and related entities can streamline their operations, significantly reduce costs, and improve customer service. The solutions enable organizations to quickly develop and implement automated, rules-based business processes, resulting in a return on investment within weeks of deployment. From the initial claim notice to final resolution, ProcessClaims' workflow automation supports management in optimizing operations without incurring additional expenses related to software and consulting services.
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