Developer of an investment research platform designed to bridge the data gap between individual investors and institutions. The company's platform gives retail investors free access to alternative datasets that are typically reserved for hedge funds and institutional investors and aggregates alternative stock data from across the internet, enabling users to make an informed investment decision and thereby have increased returns.
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the design and development of software solutions aimed at optimizing the outsourcing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and financial management of clinical trials. This software creates a collaborative virtual environment that enhances communication and data integration between pharmaceutical companies and their service providers, moving away from traditional, labor-intensive methods such as Excel. By providing tools for clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, Clinical Maestro enables biopharmaceutical firms to streamline their operations and reduce costs significantly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, Strategikon also offers consulting services to support the establishment of clinical business operations for new entrants in the field.
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.
LÜM is a Madison-based startup that has developed a streaming music platform and social network aimed at supporting emerging artists. The platform enables fans to discover, share, and directly support up-and-coming musicians from around the world. By focusing on local talent, LÜM seeks to bridge the gap in exposure between established artists and new music, fostering a community that promotes undiscovered sounds. The application reimagines the intersection of social media and music streaming, positioning itself as a talent pool for live entertainment. Through its innovative approach, LÜM allows artists to monetize their work and engage with fans throughout their careers, ultimately contributing to a more equitable music landscape.
Intrinio is a financial data company that offers platform consists of an application programming interface. Intrinio's mission is to help investors save money and make time so they can live more meaningful lives. We believe investors waste time on data collection, data entry, and data analysis because traditional financial data providers stifle innovation through high prices and restrictive technology. The Intrinio Fintech marketplace solves this problem by making financial data affordable and easy to access for developers, unleashing their creative potential to build the next generation of financial analytics products. Dozens of data feeds are currently available at disruptively low prices, providing data types such as FDIC bank data, real time IEX stock prices, fundamental US 10Q and 10K data, and insider transactions. Dozens of applications built with that data are also available, applications that free up investors to focus on what really matters- testing assumptions, conducting research, and generating insight. By uniting data providers, developers, and investors around a new model for financial innovation, the Intrinio Fintech marketplace promises to refocus the financial data industry on the developers and investors that make meaning out of data.
GrubMarket, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects sellers of food and related items with customers, offering a wide range of products at wholesale prices. The marketplace features organic, vegan, gluten-free foods, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry items, home goods, health and beauty products, as well as items for babies, pets, and specialty diets like non-GMO and paleo. GrubMarket sources products from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, certified home kitchens, and restaurants, ensuring a diverse selection for its customers. Additionally, the company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform for food delivery services and has developed GrubMarket FarmBox, a gaming application. Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is headquartered in Newark, California, with an additional office in San Francisco.
Somna Therapeutics LLC is a medical device company based in Germantown, Wisconsin, founded in March 2012 in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The company specializes in the development of innovative solutions for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and extraesophageal acid reflux diseases. Its primary product, the Reza Band, is a non-pharmacologic investigational device that aims to prevent reflux into the larynx, pharynx, and lungs. Somna Therapeutics is focused on optimizing its product design and completing clinical trials to achieve FDA clearance. Following this clearance, the company plans to market its devices to hospitals, physician clinics, and home health care providers, ultimately striving to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions.
FLEx Lighting II, LLC is a nanotechnology and optics company based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Changzhou, China. Established in 2008, the company specializes in light transmission solutions, notably producing the world's thinnest and most flexible LED light guide film. FLEx develops illuminated films and tablet-sized reflective displays aimed at enhancing clarity and design flexibility for various applications. Its product offerings include consumer and educational tablets, as well as portable devices tailored for industrial, medical, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. The company's innovative approach utilizes standard Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to create high-performance front light products for reflective LCD displays and e-paper technology.
SimpleMachines, Inc. is a semiconductor design and development company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2016. It specializes in creating a Software-Defined Compute platform that addresses the evolving demands of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning, robotics, and big data. As traditional computing systems face limitations due to the end of Moore's Law and the increasing complexity of software, SimpleMachines offers a programmable platform that allows for real-time hardware optimization. This innovative approach contrasts with conventional single-purpose systems, which are costly, time-consuming to develop, and often become obsolete upon deployment. The company's platform enables software developers to enhance application performance by dynamically reconfiguring hardware, thus supporting a wide range of use cases and ensuring adaptability in rapidly changing technological environments.
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.
FinLocker is a financial services technology innovator, founded by a team of veterans and executives across the financial services and technology industries. It provides a personal financial assistant tool that enables loans and financial transactions. With consumer consent, FinLocker captures key borrower data and applies intelligent analytics such as loan product recommendations based on a consumer’s financial profile, asset and income verification, and more.
The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.
GrubMarket, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects sellers of food and related items with customers, offering a wide range of products at wholesale prices. The marketplace features organic, vegan, gluten-free foods, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry items, home goods, health and beauty products, as well as items for babies, pets, and specialty diets like non-GMO and paleo. GrubMarket sources products from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, certified home kitchens, and restaurants, ensuring a diverse selection for its customers. Additionally, the company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform for food delivery services and has developed GrubMarket FarmBox, a gaming application. Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is headquartered in Newark, California, with an additional office in San Francisco.
Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and supplies advanced indoor drone systems tailored for the live entertainment industry. The company specializes in creating interactive and autonomous flying machines, including synthetic swarms and stage flyers. Verity Studios offers end-to-end drone show production services for a variety of events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows. Its innovative technology has been showcased at prominent events, such as the TED 2016 conference, the Broadway show PARAMOUR by Cirque du Soleil, Metallica’s arena tour, and New York Knicks pre-game shows at Madison Square Garden. Through the integration of technological innovation and artistic design, Verity Studios is redefining the possibilities of drone performances in live settings.
Heal, Inc. operates an on-demand healthcare platform that connects patients with licensed, background-checked pediatricians and family doctors for house calls and telemedicine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers its services across several states, including California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Patients can schedule appointments through Heal's mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play. The service is designed to provide timely and convenient medical care for various needs, including urgent care, primary care, and preventive care, with costs typically around $99 or covered by select insurance co-pays. Heal aims to enhance the patient experience by making quality healthcare more accessible while ensuring that doctors can practice medicine in a fulfilling way.
Tethr provides an AI-driven communications intelligence platform that analyzes customer conversations to deliver actionable insights. By processing data from various customer interactions, including phone calls and chats, Tethr helps organizations understand the true Voice of the Customer. This platform is built on extensive customer experience research and enables businesses to gather and share valuable insights across their teams. The insights generated can enhance sales performance, boost customer loyalty, and improve compliance, ultimately leading to more informed business decisions and reduced operating costs.
Errand Solutions, LLC specializes in providing custom-built convenience services primarily for healthcare facilities and large corporations. Founded in 1997 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing employee engagement and patient satisfaction through a comprehensive suite of offerings. These include onsite concierge services, a mobile application, and a network of vendors, which help manage personal business for both employees and patients. Additionally, Errand Solutions offers various money-saving programs designed to enhance employees' financial well-being, thereby aiding in employee attraction, retention, and productivity. The company serves a diverse clientele, including hospitals, retirement communities, corporations, hotels, building management firms, and residential clients across the United States.
Innoblative Designs, Inc. is a medical device company based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in developing advanced electrosurgical devices, particularly focusing on radiofrequency ablation technology. One of its key innovations is the Sira™ device, a saline-assisted intraoperative radiofrequency ablation tool that employs bipolar current to create a controlled zone of ablation. Sira's unique design, featuring a saline microinfusion system, enhances contact with target tissue and is compatible with standard electrosurgical generators already utilized in operating rooms. This technology offers surgeons a new, effective option for intraoperative ablation of soft tissue, promoting ease of use and adoption in surgical practices.
RayVio Corp. is an advanced health and hygiene company that delivers clean water and environments. RayVio helps protect billions from germs and creates new markets and revenue streams by enabling a new class of products. Its powerful and efficient UV LED technology can be integrated into a variety of applications, powering versatile on-demand solutions that give consumers control over health without chemicals or costly consumables. To learn more, please visit www.rayvio.com.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing the upfront cost to fly privately, providing flexibility, service, and safety. Its mobile app enables members to book flights, manage their accounts, and participate in ride-share opportunities. Its members also have given access to the Wheels Down program. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in providing a network of smart shelters for dogs positioned outside businesses that do not permit pets indoors. These DogSpots offer a secure and comfortable space for dogs while their owners shop at various establishments, including grocery stores, cafes, and museums. The company enhances the shopping experience by encouraging longer in-store visits and helping retailers remain compliant with health codes as more dog owners bring their pets along. Dog Parker, incorporated in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, generates revenue through multiple channels: dog owners pay by the minute to use the DogSpots, location partners pay to offer this service to their customers, and brands pay for advertising in these high-traffic areas. The company has partnered with notable retailers like Kroger and Albertsons, as well as prominent pet brands such as Purina and Banfield Animal Hospital. Additionally, Dog Parker provides a mobile app that allows users to locate and monitor their dogs in real-time.
Harbor MedTech, Inc. is a regenerative medicine company focused on developing and commercializing tissue regeneration products. Founded in 2010 and based in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of innovative solutions including Architect, an extracellular collagen matrix designed for managing various types of wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, and surgical wounds. Additionally, Harbor MedTech provides NeuvoCell, a wound therapy specifically for chronic wounds, alongside products aimed at hernia and joint repair, orthopedic soft tissue repair, breast reconstruction, and urogynecological repair. Utilizing its BriDGE platform, the company is expanding its product pipeline to address needs in dermatology, general surgery, and plastic surgery. Harbor MedTech also maintains a strategic partnership with Edwards Lifesciences to enhance its offerings in the market.
HealthMyne, Inc. is a healthcare informatics company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2013. It specializes in providing innovative search, analytics, and imaging solutions primarily for cancer care providers. The company's smart imaging technology supports clinical decision-making by offering real-time, evidence-based insights that enhance diagnostic accuracy and foster collaboration among healthcare professionals. HealthMyne's platform includes features such as automatic tumor staging, dose overlays, specialized reporting, and management of incidental findings, all aimed at improving patient care and optimizing the efficiency of clinical workflows. By integrating electronic health record capabilities with advanced imaging solutions, HealthMyne seeks to reduce care delivery costs while ensuring that clinicians have access to relevant patient information for informed treatment decisions.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.
Highly Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in web-based highlighting tools that allow users to share and save important parts of online content. Founded in 2014, the company addresses the challenge of information overload by providing a practical solution for users to highlight, organize, and share key insights from articles, news, and other web-based materials. Its tools are designed to be compatible with various operating systems and mobile platforms, enhancing the user experience by facilitating the efficient sharing of meaningful content. Highly aims to create a more humane and aesthetically pleasing way for individuals to interact with and disseminate information in an increasingly cluttered digital landscape.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.