ESO Fund

ESO Fund, founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in providing financial assistance to current and former employees of venture-backed companies, enabling them to exercise stock options and cover related taxes. By implementing a thorough due diligence strategy and efficient transaction protocols, ESO Fund facilitates quick evaluations and closings of transactions. The firm offers a unique solution to the financial stress typically associated with exercising stock options, particularly by mitigating the impact of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Additionally, ESO Fund allows individuals who have already exercised their private stock options to access partial liquidity under favorable terms, enabling them to recover capital while retaining potential upside from their investments. The founding team comprises Stephen Roberts, Jimmy Lackie, and Scott Chou.

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Ken Goldman

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Nairie Krikorian-Iskikian

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Andrew Moeckel

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Mike Sousoulas

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Samuel Stroud

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Galileo

Secondary Market in 2022
Galileo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing healthcare mobile applications designed to facilitate medical care and expertise. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company provides an online communication platform that allows healthcare providers and patients to connect through synchronous and asynchronous telecommunications technologies. By leveraging these innovative solutions, Galileo aims to enhance access to comprehensive clinical care directly from mobile devices, improving the overall patient experience in healthcare delivery.

Forter

Secondary Market in 2022
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

Coinbase

Secondary Market in 2022
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Discord

Secondary Market in 2022
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Automation Anywhere

Secondary Market in 2021
Automation Anywhere, Inc. specializes in business process automation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates RPA, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics, allowing organizations to automate complex, repetitive tasks through software bots. Its offerings include Automation Anywhere Enterprise for IT and business process automation, as well as various tools for testing and process documentation. The company supports a wide range of clients across industries, having deployed over 1.8 million bots for more than 4,000 customers globally. Automation Anywhere, founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, operates in over 40 countries and collaborates with a network of approximately 2,000 partners to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Rec Room

Venture Round in 2021
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Frame.io

Venture Round in 2021
Frame.io, Inc. offers a video review and collaboration platform that enhances the video creation process for filmmakers and media professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform allows users to upload, organize, and share various media assets, including dailies, scripts, and work-in-progress content. It facilitates efficient collaboration by enabling real-time feedback, comments, and approvals from clients and team members, all within private workspaces. With more than 500,000 users, Frame.io streamlines post-production workflows and connects stakeholders in a single, user-friendly interface accessible across both web and mobile devices. This focus on collaboration and organization helps content creators work more effectively before the distribution phase.

HashiCorp

Secondary Market in 2021
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company develops multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that facilitates the provisioning, securing, connecting, and running of infrastructure for diverse applications. Key products include Terraform, which allows users to manage cloud infrastructure as code; Vault, a tool for securing sensitive data; Nomad, a workload orchestrator for deploying applications across multiple environments; and Consul, which supports service discovery and orchestration. HashiCorp also offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating consistent machine images. The company’s solutions enable organizations to efficiently navigate cloud adoption challenges and standardize workflows across public and private cloud environments. HashiCorp serves both open-source and commercial markets, helping developers, operators, and security professionals manage distributed application infrastructure effectively.

Hippo Insurance

Secondary Market in 2020
Hippo Insurance provides home insurance brokerage services, focusing on modernizing coverage for homeowners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, the company utilizes technology to streamline the insurance process. Hippo aims to simplify and enhance home insurance by offering intuitive and proactive coverage that actively addresses the needs of clients. By adopting a tech-driven approach, Hippo seeks to transform how individuals safeguard their homes, allowing them to feel secure and carefree. The company emphasizes a commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient insurance solutions tailored to contemporary homeowners.

Coupang

Secondary Market in 2020
Coupang Corp. operates an online retail platform that offers a wide range of products, including baby goods, fashion, beauty products, electronics, and home decor, along with daily discounted deals on various goods and services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to provide competitive prices and a personalized shopping experience through its mobile application. Coupang leverages innovative technology to enhance operations, focusing on improving the end-to-end customer experience, particularly in areas like last-mile delivery and product discovery. With additional offices in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Coupang has established itself as a significant player in the global e-commerce market.

DigitalOcean

Secondary Market in 2020
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Coursera

Secondary Market in 2020
Coursera, Inc. operates a prominent online education platform that partners with over 140 leading universities and organizations globally to offer more than 1,000 courses and specializations across various fields, including arts and humanities, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, facilitating learning for over 20 million registered learners. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera aims to provide accessible education for individuals seeking career, educational, and personal growth opportunities. The courses are available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse audience, and include innovative topics such as self-driving cars.

Embark Trucks

Secondary Market in 2020
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Berkshire Grey

Secondary Market in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

ACV

Secondary Market in 2020
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

HeadSpin

Secondary Market in 2020
HeadSpin is a digital experience intelligence platform that aims to deliver flawless digital experiences by integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics. The platform facilitates end-to-end testing, performance optimization, and experience monitoring, utilizing a global infrastructure of devices deployed in over a hundred locations on real carrier and WiFi networks. This comprehensive approach allows engineering, quality assurance, operations, and product teams to remotely test and monitor mobile applications effectively. By ensuring optimal digital experiences throughout the development lifecycle, HeadSpin helps organizations enhance their operational efficiency and potentially increase revenue.

Segment

Secondary Market in 2020
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

Wren

Seed Round in 2020
Wren is a San Jose, California-based company that develops a web application aimed at helping individuals and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. Founded in 2019, the platform allows users to track their carbon footprints, identify ways to reduce emissions, and offset the remaining emissions through a subscription service. This approach not only facilitates a straightforward method for users to combat climate change but also generates funding for Wren's future initiatives. By providing accessible tools for carbon accounting and offsetting, Wren seeks to empower its users to take meaningful action against environmental challenges.

Augmedix

Private Equity Round in 2020
Augmedix, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in remote medical documentation and real-time clinical support. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Augmedix offers an application that transforms clinician-patient conversations into medical documentation, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on patient care rather than electronic health record (EHR) data entry. The service utilizes wearable technology, including Google Glass and smartphones, to facilitate this process, enabling clinicians to review and finalize documentation seamlessly. Augmedix caters to both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for subscription to its documentation and support offerings. The company also has additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Zerion

Seed Round in 2019
Zerion Inc. is a blockchain software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It develops an all-in-one platform that enables users to access decentralized finance (DeFi) services, allowing them to invest, earn interest, and borrow crypto assets. The company's primary product, Zerion, provides a comprehensive interface for managing DeFi portfolios across multiple accounts, offering real-time asset tracking and instant notifications. Additionally, Zerion offers CryptoTrader, an application that enables users to monitor the crypto market through charts, news, and alerts. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, Zerion aims to empower individuals with efficient and transparent financial services in the evolving landscape of permissionless finance.

Confluent

Secondary Market in 2019
Confluent, Inc. develops a data platform that focuses on real-time data integration, stream processing, and analytics for various sectors, including organizations and government entities. The company's core offering is based on Apache Kafka, an open-source technology that serves as a scalable and fault-tolerant messaging system, allowing businesses to collect and utilize data from diverse sources such as user activities, application metrics, and logs. Confluent also provides several additional solutions, including Confluent Cloud, a managed streaming service that simplifies the development of streaming applications; Confluent Operator, which facilitates the management of Apache Kafka on Kubernetes; KSQL, an open-source streaming SQL engine for interactive queries; and ksqlDB, an event streaming database. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Confluent has expanded its presence with multiple offices across the United States and internationally in locations such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Singapore.

Doximity

Secondary Market in 2019
Doximity is a digital platform that serves as the largest professional medical network in the United States, connecting over 70 percent of U.S. physicians. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Doximity provides a suite of tools designed specifically for medical professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses. The platform facilitates secure communication among healthcare providers, enabling them to collaborate on patient care, conduct virtual visits, and stay informed about the latest medical news and research. Additionally, Doximity offers resources to help medical professionals manage their careers effectively.

Aurora

Secondary Market in 2019
Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software and hardware solutions for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also has offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Aurora's primary product, the Aurora Driver, aims to transform transportation by integrating with automakers, logistics services, mobility services, and fleet management providers. The company's mission is to enhance the movement of people and goods through advanced engineering and machine learning, addressing significant challenges in the transportation sector.

npm

Secondary Market in 2019
npm, Inc. is a package manager specifically designed for the JavaScript programming language, facilitating the installation, management, and publication of shared JavaScript code for both front-end and back-end applications. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, npm provides a registry that supports the JavaScript community by allowing developers to publish and share open-source modules. In addition to its core services, npm offers paid products for the storage of private packages, enabling developers to manage confidential code securely. The platform serves as a crucial resource for discovering, sharing, and reusing code, thereby enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the developer community.

fuboTV

Secondary Market in 2019
fuboTV Inc. develops a live streaming platform that bundles live sport and entertainment channels, featuring live soccer matches, news, club videos, series, documentaries, and more. Its service can be accessed via TVs, tablets, mobile devices, and desktop computers. fuboTV Inc. was formerly known as S.C. Networks, Inc. and changed its name to fuboTV Inc. in July 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Jupiter, Florida. fuboTV Inc. operates as a subsidiary of fuboTV Inc.

Drift

Secondary Market in 2019
Drift is a revenue acceleration platform that leverages conversational marketing and sales techniques to enhance business growth and customer lifetime value. The platform is utilized by over 50,000 companies to synchronize sales and marketing efforts, providing a cohesive customer experience. Drift enables businesses to engage website visitors in real-time through the use of bots and artificial intelligence, facilitating live chat sessions that gather immediate customer feedback. This functionality allows clients to convert website traffic into qualified sales meetings, streamline the sales cycle, and create a contemporary buying experience for potential customers.

Nabis

Seed Round in 2019
Nabis is a licensed cannabis distributor that operates a wholesale platform designed to streamline the distribution of cannabis products. The company utilizes a fast distribution network to manage the fulfillment, storage, and sales of wholesale cannabis for various major brands. This platform facilitates efficient shipping of wholesale cannabis orders, catering to a diverse range of clients from small delivery services to large dispensary chains. By leveraging technology, Nabis aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of cannabis distribution in the marketplace.

Allbirds

Secondary Market in 2019
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

Clutter

Series D in 2019
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in on-demand storage and moving services. Founded in 2013, the company manages the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of various items, including furniture, bicycles, and holiday decorations, while excluding liquids, perishables, and hazardous materials. Clutter provides secure storage solutions supported by an online photo inventory and a warranty policy, ensuring the safety of customers' belongings against theft, loss, and damage from natural disasters or water. The company focuses on delivering hassle-free and affordable services by leveraging technology and exceptional customer service.

Agari

Secondary Market in 2019
Agari Data, Inc. specializes in email security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide a secure email cloud platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to detect, defend against, and deter advanced email threats, including phishing, spear phishing, account takeover, and business email compromise. Agari's services are tailored to various sectors, including financial institutions, government, and healthcare, focusing on reducing business risks and restoring trust in email communications. The platform utilizes applied data science and multiple signals to protect organizations from inbound attacks while also preventing the spoofing of outbound emails, thereby enhancing deliverability and safeguarding brand integrity. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, California, Agari was previously known as Authentication Metrics, Inc.

Fetch Robotics

Secondary Market in 2018
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on collaborative robots that enhance material handling and data collection processes. Its product offerings include the Fetch cloud robotics platform, VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. Fetch Robotics aims to provide reliable and safe autonomous mobile robot solutions, leveraging its expertise to improve efficiency in industrial operations. The company is recognized as a venture-backed startup in Silicon Valley, contributing significantly to advancements in robotics technology.

Elastic

Secondary Market in 2018
Elastic develops the open-source Elastic Stack, which includes Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash, along with X-Pack, offering additional commercial features. The company also provides Elastic Cloud, a fully hosted and managed solution that supports search, logging, and analytics in a scalable and reliable manner. With over 250 million cumulative downloads, the Elastic Stack serves thousands of organizations, including notable names like Cisco, eBay, Goldman Sachs, NASA, and The New York Times, facilitating critical functions such as data search, logging, metrics, and security. Elastic is backed by significant investment from firms such as Benchmark Capital and Index Ventures, and it operates with more than 900 employees across 30 countries.

Jawbone

Series A in 2018
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.

Affirm

Secondary Market in 2018
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale, allowing them to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to provide transparent financial products that empower consumers and enhance their buying experience. Customers can select Affirm as a payment method at checkout, complete a real-time application, and choose a payment plan that aligns with their budget. The service stands out by offering upfront pricing with no hidden fees or compounding interest, unlike traditional credit options. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide consumers with a flexible alternative to credit cards. Loans are facilitated through a partnership with Cross River Bank, ensuring a reliable financing option for users.

DoorDash

Secondary Market in 2018
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates restaurant food delivery services, allowing customers to order from local and national eateries through its app. DoorDash operates a marketplace that helps merchants enhance their online presence, manage customer acquisition, and streamline delivery processes. In addition to food delivery, the platform serves various businesses, including grocery, retail, and pet supply stores. The company has expanded its services into Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022, reinforcing its commitment to building last-mile delivery infrastructure and transforming local commerce.

Coupang

Series I in 2018
Coupang Corp. operates an online retail platform that offers a wide range of products, including baby goods, fashion, beauty products, electronics, and home decor, along with daily discounted deals on various goods and services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to provide competitive prices and a personalized shopping experience through its mobile application. Coupang leverages innovative technology to enhance operations, focusing on improving the end-to-end customer experience, particularly in areas like last-mile delivery and product discovery. With additional offices in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Coupang has established itself as a significant player in the global e-commerce market.

GoGuardian

Secondary Market in 2018
GoGuardian is a developer of software designed to enhance digital learning environments for educators and students. The company specializes in Chromebook management, offering tools for filtering and monitoring school devices to eliminate distractions and harmful content. Its solutions enable teachers to effectively manage classrooms and provide insights into student behavior, promoting a safe learning atmosphere. Additionally, GoGuardian's software includes features to identify students at risk of self-harm or harm to others, while also allowing parents to access their children's device activity. By prioritizing safety and control, GoGuardian aims to maximize students' learning potential and streamline instructional practices.

ForgeRock

Secondary Market in 2017
ForgeRock is a digital identity management company that specializes in open-source identity and access management solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices globally, ForgeRock offers a comprehensive Identity Platform that includes solutions for identity management, access management, identity governance, and directory services. Its flagship product, the Open Identity Stack, encompasses tools such as OpenAM for access management, OpenDJ for directory services, and OpenIDM for user lifecycle management. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, and supports clients in managing customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. ForgeRock has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Deloitte and Socure, and it operates on a subscription-based revenue model, generating income from term licenses, SaaS, and maintenance support across various regions worldwide.

Recorded Future

Secondary Market in 2017
Recorded Future, Inc. specializes in providing real-time threat intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for businesses and security professionals. The company offers various products, such as Recorded Future for Threat Intelligence Teams, which helps analyze emerging threats from the web, and Recorded Future for SOC Teams, designed for automated threat detection within security operations centers. Its services include Recorded Future Cyber With Analyst Support, which features real-time alerts and custom dashboards, and Threat Views, allowing organizations to monitor threats targeting their assets and industry. The platform also encompasses Recorded Future Dark Web, which tracks threats originating from the dark web, and Recorded Future Executive Cyber Protection, aimed at safeguarding employees and organizations from security risks. Furthermore, Recorded Future provides integration services and intelligence assessments to enhance operational capabilities. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Virginia and Sweden.

PlanGrid

Secondary Market in 2017
PlanGrid, Inc. offers a cloud-based construction document collaboration platform that facilitates the sharing of plans, markups, photos, and reports among all stakeholders in a construction project. This platform enables contractors and architects to collaborate seamlessly from both desktop and mobile devices, managing project plans, specifications, RFIs, and punchlists in real-time. Used by major construction firms, PlanGrid enhances construction productivity by providing updates and synchronizing files over Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco, California, by Kenny Stone, Ralph Gootee, Ryan Sutton-Gee, and Tracy Young, PlanGrid was originally known as Loupe, Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.

The RealReal

Secondary Market in 2017
The RealReal, Inc. operates an online marketplace for consigned luxury goods. It offers various resale product categories, including women’s, men’s, kids’, jewelry, and watches, as well as home and art products. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Cloudflare

Secondary Market in 2017
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Anki

Secondary Market in 2017
Anki, Inc. is a consumer robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating engaging consumer entertainment experiences through advanced robotics technology. Anki's notable products include Vector, a home robot designed for interactive companionship, and Anki Overdrive, a modular battle racing system that allows users to race and customize real robotic cars. Anki DRIVE, the company's first product, gained significant attention after its unveiling at the 2013 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference and became a popular holiday item in 2014. Following its success, Anki Overdrive was launched in 2015, introducing enhanced gameplay and innovative design features. Recognized for its contributions to consumer technology, Anki has been acknowledged as one of the most innovative companies globally. The company aims to make artificial intelligence and robotics accessible and enjoyable for everyday consumers.

Glassdoor

Secondary Market in 2017
Glassdoor, Inc. is an online jobs and career community that connects job seekers with potential employers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, the platform provides a wealth of user-generated content, including salary reports, company ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, and interview experiences. This information helps users make informed career decisions. Glassdoor allows employers to post job listings across various sectors, including administration, finance, healthcare, and technology. The platform is accessible through a mobile application on iOS and Android, expanding its reach to users worldwide. Additionally, Glassdoor has offices in several cities, including San Francisco, Chicago, and international locations such as Toronto and Paris. It operates as a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

AppDynamics

Secondary Market in 2016
AppDynamics is a developer of an observability platform focused on application performance management and mobile analytics. The platform is designed to provide real-time insights into application performance, user interactions, and overall business performance. By dynamically collecting millions of performance data points across applications and infrastructure, it enables organizations to proactively monitor and optimize complex software environments. AppDynamics employs advanced analytics to instantly identify performance anomalies and facilitate automatic fixes, ensuring continuous measurement of business impact. This capability is delivered in real-time, allowing for flexibility in deployment across cloud or on-premise environments. The emphasis on user interactions enhances customer engagement and improves operational efficiency, positioning AppDynamics as a critical tool for software-defined businesses seeking to enhance their digital performance.

DocuSign

Secondary Market in 2016
DocuSign, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in electronic signature solutions, enabling users to prepare, execute, and manage agreements digitally. Its platform automates various manual and paper-based processes, facilitating identity management, authentication, digital signatures, and workflow automation across multiple devices. The company offers a range of services, including DocuSign CLM for automating agreement workflows, Intelligent Insights for analyzing legal documents, and tailored industry-specific solutions such as Rooms for Real Estate and FedRAMP for U.S. federal agencies. Additionally, DocuSign provides training and support to its clients, which span small- and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, and individual users across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, DocuSign has expanded its operations internationally with offices in cities such as London, Sydney, and Dublin.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2016
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products, including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy efficiency and provide remote access to temperature settings through a mobile application. These devices enable users to monitor and manage their energy consumption effectively, contributing to energy conservation while maintaining comfort in homes and offices. ecobee's products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Managed by Q

Secondary Market in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. operates a comprehensive workplace management platform that simplifies office operations for businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company provides a range of services including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, security, and supply replenishment. The platform serves as a central hub for managing various office needs, allowing users to schedule services, restock supplies, and request maintenance through a user-friendly application. Additionally, Managed by Q offers project management services such as vendor management, office design, and relocation assistance. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Managed by Q is dedicated to creating economic opportunities, fostering good job creation for its operators, and supporting small businesses. With a presence in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, the company is redefining workplace management and enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Okta

Secondary Market in 2016
Okta, Inc. is a provider of identity management solutions designed for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's primary offering, the Okta Identity Cloud, includes various products such as Universal Directory for managing user profiles, Single Sign-On for streamlined access to applications, and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security. Additional services include Lifecycle Management for identity management throughout a user's lifecycle, API Access Management to secure application interfaces, and Advanced Server Access to protect cloud infrastructure. Okta's solutions facilitate secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, integrating with over 5,000 applications to ensure safe access from any device. The company provides direct sales as well as partnerships for its offerings, further supporting clients through customer service and professional training. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta is committed to enhancing security and efficiency in the identity management space.

Medallia

Secondary Market in 2016
Medallia is a provider of customer and employee experience solutions through its SaaS platform, which captures experience data from various sources, including human, digital, and Internet of Things interactions. The platform employs artificial intelligence to analyze both structured and unstructured data, enabling organizations to gain insights into customer and employee sentiments. By utilizing the Medallia Experience Cloud, businesses can enhance customer retention, convert detractors into advocates, and identify real-time opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Medallia positions itself as a leader in customer experience and text analytics software, helping companies improve their operational performance and achieve significant returns on investment.

Clique

Secondary Market in 2016
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates several well-known brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, targeting millennial women and Gen Z girls. Clique leverages data science alongside its editorial expertise to develop compelling content and products that resonate with its audience. The company offers two primary marketing services: CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and the INF Network, which represents over 55 top bloggers and influencers. These services facilitate integrated and native advertising programs that encourage consumer engagement and shopping. Notably, Clique launched a successful line of clothing, shoes, and accessories in collaboration with Target under the Who What Wear brand, solidifying its position in the retail market.

Evariant

Secondary Market in 2016
Evariant, healthcare’s only Patients for Life Platform, enables providers to optimize growth through smarter patient acquisition and retention. Our customers achieve indisputable value through high-value service line growth, improving provider network utilization and planning, and extending patient lifetime value. Our solutions deliver actionable intelligence that enable healthcare providers to find, guide, and keep patients for life. Evariant is the trusted advisor to leading healthcare systems, representing over 1000 hospitals nationwide.

MuleSoft

Secondary Market in 2016
MuleSoft, Inc. is a provider of the Anypoint Platform, a cloud-based application integration solution that enables organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MuleSoft facilitates the creation of application networks through its flexible platform, which utilizes APIs to enable seamless communication between various systems and applications, whether cloud-based or on-premises. The platform allows customers to build reusable components, simplifying the integration process and promoting business agility. MuleSoft has established a strategic alliance with IQVIA and operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.

Beepi

Secondary Market in 2016
Beepi is a Los Altos, California-based company that operates an online peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used cars. Launched in April 2014, Beepi aims to modernize the used car sales process, offering a platform that allows users to conduct transactions entirely through a smartphone or computer. The service eliminates the need for traditional car dealerships, negotiations, and hidden fees, providing a transparent and efficient alternative for both buyers and sellers. Sellers can list their vehicles, receive professional inspections, and have the option for Beepi to purchase the car if it does not sell through the platform. This innovative approach simplifies the experience of buying and selling used cars, making it more accessible to individuals.

Puppet

Debt Financing in 2016
Puppet Labs Limited specializes in developing solutions for the software delivery cycle, focusing on infrastructure automation to enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, the company offers a suite of products, including Puppet Remediate and Puppet Enterprise, which facilitate compliance, automate tasks, and support modern continuous delivery practices. Puppet's platform enables organizations to manage their infrastructure effectively, whether on-premises or in the cloud, and is designed to address challenges in application delivery, configuration management, and security. With over 40,000 clients, including a significant portion of the Global 5000, Puppet promotes business continuity, cost optimization, and the adoption of DevOps practices through its open-source and commercial solutions. Additionally, the company provides training, certification, support, custom consulting, and implementation services to further assist its clients in leveraging their automation capabilities.

Nutanix

Venture Round in 2015
Nutanix is a cloud software company that provides a comprehensive enterprise cloud platform, enabling organizations to build and manage hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions, including Acropolis for virtualization and storage, Nutanix Prism for management and analytics, and Nutanix Calm for application lifecycle automation. The company's services also encompass software-defined storage solutions, cloud-native environment management, and disaster recovery services. Notably, Nutanix Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service, enhances cloud cost efficiency by delivering insights into consumption patterns and automating security compliance. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix aims to simplify IT operations, allowing businesses to focus on innovation while efficiently managing their data and applications across various environments.

Cohere Technologies

Secondary Market in 2015
Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Cohere includes an all-star team of telecom and wireless industry veterans and is backed by leading investors: NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Macquarie Capital, Telstra and Altice

DoubleDutch

Secondary Market in 2015
DoubleDutch, Inc. specializes in event management software designed for organizers across the globe. The company provides a live engagement platform that includes applications, integrations, and performance metrics, enabling users to digitize live event experiences and enhance engagement. Its offerings also include an online event registration solution, allowing users to create custom registration pages, collect payments, and manage pre-event activities. DoubleDutch serves a diverse clientele, including brands and associations, facilitating a range of events such as internal meetings, tradeshows, expos, and conferences. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with additional locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, India, Singapore, and the Middle East. As of June 2019, DoubleDutch operates as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc.

BlueJeans

Secondary Market in 2015
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.

ForeScout Technologies

Secondary Market in 2015
ForeScout Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in device visibility and control solutions for a wide range of industries, including government, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers software products such as eyeSight, eyeSegment, and eyeControl, which provide visibility and control across IT and IoT devices, as well as operational technology networks. Their SilentDefense product enhances visibility within operational technology environments. ForeScout also features eyeExtend software to support advanced threat detection, endpoint protection, and security information management. The company’s platform enables organizations to identify, segment, and ensure compliance for every connected device, facilitating incident response and risk management. ForeScout's solutions are designed to integrate with existing security tools, helping organizations to optimize their investments and streamline their security operations.

Dashlane

Secondary Market in 2015
Dashlane Inc. specializes in password management and secure digital wallet solutions aimed at simplifying and securing users' online identities. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a comprehensive password manager that allows users to import and securely store passwords, autofill forms, and make payments without manual entry. Its features include strong password generation, automatic login, and a digital wallet that captures purchase receipts. Dashlane also provides business solutions designed to enhance password security and mitigate the risks of insecure password sharing. With a user-friendly application available on multiple platforms and in 11 languages, Dashlane has gained the trust of over 10 million users across 180 countries. The company has raised significant venture funding to further develop its offerings for a safer online experience.

Yext

Secondary Market in 2015
Yext, Inc. is a digital knowledge management platform that enables businesses to manage and deliver verified information about their brands across various online channels. Through its Yext platform, companies can organize and structure their data in a Knowledge Graph, which helps provide accurate answers on their websites and through a network of approximately 175 third-party services, including maps, search engines, and social networks. This platform is designed to ensure that businesses can control the public facts available to consumers, offering features such as listings, pages, and direct answers to location-based queries. Yext primarily serves industries such as healthcare, retail, and financial services. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York.

TaskRabbit

Secondary Market in 2015
TaskRabbit, Inc. operates a same-day service platform that connects clients with taskers for a variety of home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to book assistance for tasks such as minor repairs, installation, furniture assembly, moving, packing, cleaning, yard work, and general home improvement. The idea for TaskRabbit originated when founder Leah Busque needed help obtaining dog food, leading to the creation of a marketplace that facilitates connections among neighbors for everyday tasks. Taskers on the platform are fully vetted professionals who aim to help individuals save time and manage their daily responsibilities more effectively. TaskRabbit has been a subsidiary of INGKA Holding B.V. since 2017.

SendGrid

Secondary Market in 2015
SendGrid, Inc. is a digital communication platform based in Denver, Colorado, that enables businesses to effectively engage with their customers through email. Founded in 2009, SendGrid offers a cloud-based platform that includes a variety of services designed for developers and marketers. Its Email API allows developers to integrate email functionality into their applications, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, the Marketing Campaigns service enables marketers to manage customer contact lists, create and test email templates, and analyze campaign performance. Furthermore, SendGrid provides expert services to help businesses optimize their email delivery. The platform is recognized for its reliability and ability to deliver over 30 billion emails each month, serving a diverse range of clients from technology companies to traditional enterprises.

GitHub

Secondary Market in 2015
GitHub provides code hosting services that allow developers/people to build software for open source and private projects in organizations. It designs and develops an online platform to allows users to store and share codes repositories with friends, co-workers, classmates, and complete strangers. GitHub has a strategic partnership with International Business Machines Corporation. It was founded on February 29, 2008, by Chris Wanstrath, PJ Hyett, and Tom Preston-Werner, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

DataHero

Secondary Market in 2015
DataHero, Inc. is a provider of a self-service analytics tool designed to help users analyze, visualize, and understand their data without requiring assistance from IT teams. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, DataHero enables users to connect to various cloud services, import data from those services and spreadsheets, and create charts and dashboards. Its platform caters to a diverse clientele, including marketing, sales, technology, education, financial services, e-commerce, and agencies. By offering a user-friendly interface, DataHero empowers individuals across different departments and organizations to gain insights from their data and share findings effectively. As of December 31, 2015, DataHero operates as a subsidiary of Cloudability Inc.

Electric Imp

Secondary Market in 2015
Electric Imp, Inc. operates a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) platform that focuses on secure connectivity, lifecycle management, and integration solutions for businesses. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company provides a range of services including secure hardware modules, impOS software, and cloud solutions that enable seamless device-to-cloud connections. The platform supports both public and private cloud environments and offers features such as asset management, predictive maintenance, and connected commerce. Electric Imp also facilitates integrations with popular data storage and analytics services, ensuring flexible data flow management. Additionally, the company emphasizes security by monitoring and updating its systems, providing a robust security framework for its customers' devices and data. Electric Imp also retails IoT-related products and prototyping accessories online.

Astria Therapeutics

Secondary Market in 2015
Astria Therapeutics, formerly Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company specializes in the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics aimed at treating inflammatory conditions. Its lead product candidate, edasalonexent, is an oral small molecule currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Additionally, Astria Therapeutics is advancing CAT-5571, targeted for cystic fibrosis. The company engages in collaborative research efforts, including a partnership with the Jain Foundation to explore edasalonexent's potential in dysferlinopathy and an agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute to study CAT-5571 in tuberculosis. Founded in 2008, Astria Therapeutics leverages its platform technology to develop small molecules that specifically target pathways involved in the inflammatory response, aiming to create novel therapies for various inflammatory diseases.

About.me

Secondary Market in 2015
about.me is a web platform that enables individuals to represent their personal identity online through curated profile pages. Users can create a personalized page that includes bios, contact information, and links to various social media accounts such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. The platform allows for extensive customization with personal photos, backdrops, colors, and fonts, enabling users to express their individuality. Additional features such as Collections, Replies, Compliments, and the ability to invite friends facilitate connections and engagement among users. Founded in 2010 by Tony Conrad, Ryan Freitas, and Tim Young, about.me was reacquired by its founders from AOL in February 2013, allowing them to focus on helping freelancers and entrepreneurs grow their audience and enhance client engagement through a centralized online presence.

Insider

Venture Round in 2015
Insider Inc. operates a comprehensive business news website catering to audiences in India and globally. The platform delivers timely information on a wide range of topics including business, technology, finance, politics, lifestyle, and leadership insights. It covers entrepreneurial initiatives, advancements in various fields such as automobiles and gadgets, and offers analysis on the digital landscape, including e-commerce and fintech. Additionally, Insider Inc. aggregates top news stories from various sources and provides in-depth insights and data analysis. The company, originally founded as Business Insider in May 2007, rebranded to Insider Inc. in January 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It also offers advertising services to enhance its revenue streams.

Twilio

Secondary Market in 2015
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

Couchbase

Secondary Market in 2015
Couchbase, Inc. specializes in developing NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway for data synchronization between mobile and cloud environments. Its solutions are designed to handle large volumes of data in real-time, enabling organizations to enhance customer experiences across various industries, including gaming, e-commerce, and media. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service called Couchbase Cloud. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase aims to deliver agility, manageability, and performance to support mission-critical applications across data centers and cloud environments.

Gigya

Secondary Market in 2014
Gigya, Inc. offers a customer identity management platform that assists companies in transforming unknown visitors into recognized, loyal customers. The platform enables businesses to collect, manage, and utilize customer identities at scale, facilitating the creation of personalized experiences and enhancing customer relationships. By consolidating data into comprehensive customer profiles, Gigya allows enterprises to identify customers across devices, thereby improving service and product offerings. The platform is particularly focused on social identities and mobile devices, providing tools for registration, authentication, profile management, and data analytics, along with APIs for developers to implement secure and scalable solutions. Gigya serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, media, publishing, and travel, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Gigya operates as a subsidiary of hybris AG.

Alfresco

Secondary Market in 2014
Alfresco is an enterprise open-source software company that automates content-centric processes for digital business. It couples the innovation of open source with the stability of a true enterprise-class platform. The open-source model allows Alfresco to use open source technologies and contributions from the open-source community to get higher quality software produced more quickly at a much lower cost. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Mateo, California.

BellyCard

Secondary Market in 2014
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Uber

Secondary Market in 2014
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Hayneedle

Secondary Market in 2014
Hayneedle, Inc. is an online retail company based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in home and lifestyle products. Founded in 2002, it offers a wide range of merchandise for various areas of the home, including the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and outdoor spaces. The product selection includes furniture such as chairs, sofas, and dining tables, as well as home accessories, seasonal items, and products for babies, kids, pets, and hobbies. Originally established as NetShops, Inc., the company rebranded to Hayneedle in 2009, reflecting its focus on providing diverse furnishings and decor solutions to customers.

AddThis

Secondary Market in 2014
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that facilitates the distribution and tracking of online content across various domains. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company provides tools for publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers to enhance user engagement and drive traffic. With a presence on over 15 million domains and a reach of approximately 2 billion unique users, AddThis enables clients to analyze content sharing on social networks, track email shares, and monitor user interactions with content. Their audience intelligence platform allows marketers to identify and engage high-value customer segments based on shared interests and behaviors. As of 2016, AddThis operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually to deliver personalized online experiences.

Pure Storage

Secondary Market in 2014
Pure Storage is pioneering a new class of enterprise storage that has been designed from the ground up to take full advantage of flash memory. The company's products accelerate random I/O-intensive applications like server virtualization, desktop virtualization (VDI), database (OLTP, rich analytics/OLAP, SQL, NoSQL), and cloud computing. Pure Storage makes it cost effective to broadly deploy flash within the data center, enabling organizations to manage growth within existing power and space constraints. Launching later this year, the company's products are in private beta with select customers. Pure Storage is funded by Greylock Partners and Sutter Hill Ventures.

Zendesk

Secondary Market in 2014
Zendesk is a customer service platform that offers cloud-based software designed to enhance customer relationships and streamline communication for organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zendesk provides tools that enable businesses to improve customer engagement and gain better insights into their clientele. Its solutions unify customer communication across various channels, including self-service, phone, chat, messaging, and email, allowing organizations to deliver consistent and efficient service. With a user-friendly interface and easy implementation, Zendesk supports over 150,000 customers across diverse industries and in more than 30 languages, helping them to innovate and scale effectively.

Apptio

Secondary Market in 2014
Apptio, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions for enterprises, enabling organizations to manage their IT investments effectively. Its platform allows IT leaders to analyze and optimize technology expenditures while benchmarking performance against industry peers. Apptio's offerings include adaptive data management, which aggregates and cleanses data from various sources, and a standardized IT operating model for categorizing IT costs. The company's applications facilitate cost transparency, benchmarking, and planning, enhancing operational efficiency through self-service analytics. Powered by a next-generation cost analytics engine, Apptio's solutions provide deep insights into infrastructure, applications, and business services, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Apptio serves a diverse clientele, including a significant number of Fortune 100 companies, across multiple countries.

Lynda

Secondary Market in 2014
Lynda.com, Inc., an online learning platform, offers educational training courses in the fields of business, software, technology, and creative skills. The company, through its instructional video tutorials, offers courses in the areas of 3D/animation, audio/music, business, CAD, design, developer, education and e-learning, photography, information technology, marketing, video, and web to individual, corporate, nonprofit, government, library, higher education, and K-12 subscribers. It provides a basic and premium membership and German, French, and Spanish-language content for its courses. The company offers its courses through mobile applications and individual memberships. Its enterprise members include Fortune 50 companies, advertising agencies, media companies, U.S. colleges and universities, state governments, and various branches of the U.S. military; business customers, which include corporate and nonprofit clients; and academic customers, including K-12 and higher education; and U.S. House of Representatives, NASA-JPL, CIA, FAA, USPS, and the executive office of the President of the United States, and cabinet-level departments, including the Department of Defense and State Department. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Carpinteria, California with satellite offices throughout in the United States, United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia. Lynda.com, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.

Dropbox

Secondary Market in 2014
Dropbox is a prominent provider of secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions, catering primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox has established itself as a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates more than 12 offices globally. With 500 million registered users, Dropbox facilitates seamless collaboration through its platform, allowing users to work from any device and location. Additionally, Dropbox for Business offers enhanced features, including robust administrative controls and secure file sharing tailored for organizational needs. As the company evolves, it is diversifying its product offerings to extend beyond traditional cloud storage solutions.

Etsy

Private Equity Round in 2014
Etsy is an e-commerce platform and mobile application specializing in the buying and selling of handmade and vintage items. Launched in June 2005 by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, it is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform features a diverse range of product categories, including clothing and accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, wedding items, home decor, and vintage goods. As a notable player in the online marketplace, Etsy operates in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. With a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion in 2023, Etsy has established itself as a significant entity in the e-commerce sector, facilitating connections between over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers. The company generates revenue through listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping label sales.

CrowdStrike

Secondary Market in 2014
CrowdStrike, Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company that specializes in developing comprehensive cyber security solutions and services. Its flagship product, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, provides unified protection that includes IT hygiene, antivirus, endpoint detection and response, managed threat hunting, and threat intelligence. The Falcon platform operates on a fully integrated cloud-based architecture, enabling rapid detection of various attack types and delivering five-second visibility into endpoint activities. The company also offers proactive services such as mergers and acquisitions cyber risk assessments and incident response services, alongside professional training programs to enhance cybersecurity skills. CrowdStrike serves a diverse range of clients, including public sector organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large corporations globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Irvine, California, CrowdStrike has extended its operations to regions including the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

LendingClub

Private Equity Round in 2014
LendingClub Corporation is an online lending marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects creditworthy borrowers with investors. Founded in 2006, the platform offers a variety of unsecured personal loan products, including options for education, patient finance, auto refinancing, and small business loans. By facilitating direct investment in these loans, LendingClub provides investors access to an asset class that has traditionally been limited to institutional investors. The company generates most of its revenue through transaction fees from its role in processing loan applications and working with bank partners to enable loan originations. This approach aims to simplify and accelerate the lending process, making it more accessible for consumers and beneficial for investors.

Coupa

Secondary Market in 2014
Coupa Software is an information technology company founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in procurement, finance, and cloud-based financial applications, offering cloud spend management solutions that enable organizations to control and gain visibility into their indirect spending. By implementing Coupa's solutions, companies can achieve significant savings that contribute directly to their financial performance. In addition to its software offerings, Coupa Ventures invests in early- and growth-stage companies, partnering with other industry investors to provide portfolio companies with unique advantages and exposure. The focus of Coupa Ventures is on companies that are Series A or beyond, though it also has the capability to invest in seed rounds.

Appirio

Secondary Market in 2014
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services company that specializes in enterprise crowdsourcing and technology-enabled professional services. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio helps organizations optimize their cloud initiatives through a suite of integrated services and analytics. The company offers various tools, including Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise performance, CloudFactor for integrating sales data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for managing contacts and calendars. Appirio has collaborated with over 500 enterprise clients, including notable organizations such as Facebook, Starbucks, and Home Depot. The firm has strategic partnerships with major cloud platforms like Salesforce, Google, and Workday, and leverages a global community of over 70,000 developers through CloudSpokes. Appirio’s expertise has earned recognition from prominent industry organizations, reflecting its commitment to enhancing worker and customer experiences in the cloud.

Shopkick

Secondary Market in 2014
Shopkick is a shopping reward application designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience by offering rewards for various activities, including shopping, dining, and engaging with brands. Users earn "kicks," the app's proprietary currency, by participating in different activities such as watching videos, browsing content, and making purchases, both online and in physical stores. The app aims to create a personalized and engaging shopping journey, allowing users to enjoy rewards simply for walking into stores. Shopkick partners with numerous well-known brands and retailers, providing them with valuable consumer engagement insights and targeting capabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Shopkick has evolved into a prominent platform that enhances the interaction between consumers and brands while rewarding users for their everyday shopping activities. The app is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play.

BrightRoll

Secondary Market in 2014
BrightRoll Inc. is a company that develops a programmatic video advertising platform designed to connect advertisers with audiences across desktop, mobile, and connected TV. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, BrightRoll automates and enhances digital video advertising on a global scale. It serves a wide range of clients, including over 80 of the top 100 U.S. advertisers and 18 of the top 20 advertising technology companies, allowing them to reach a significant portion of online video viewers. The platform offers various advertising formats, such as pre-roll and mid-roll ads, and collects and analyzes vast amounts of data to facilitate real-time decision-making, ultimately driving return on investment for advertisers. BrightRoll consistently ranks among the leading video ad platforms in terms of ads served, positioning itself as a key player in the digital advertising landscape.

Lyft

Secondary Market in 2013
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects riders with drivers through a mobile application, allowing users to request rides and make payments seamlessly. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco, Lyft has become the second-largest ridesharing provider in the U.S. and Canada, serving approximately 95 percent of the U.S. population. The platform offers various ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury vehicles. In addition to standard ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing market, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The service is particularly popular among college, university, and corporate communities, and it allows riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Tinker Tailor

Convertible Note in 2013
Tinker Tailor is a digital platform for the creation and customization of women’s luxury clothing and accessories. In collaboration with designers, the company enables users to customize exclusive items to suit their taste, lifestyle, and culture. Users can also create their own clothes using the 3D design tools available on the site. Tinker Tailor was launched in 2013 and is based in New York, USA.

Adchemy

Secondary Market in 2013
Adchemy is a software company that specializes in helping online brands enhance their e-commerce revenue through simplified digital marketing solutions. The platform automates and enforces best practices for keyword and product listing ad (PLA) campaigns, resulting in significant growth for its users. Clients of Adchemy typically see substantial improvements, including over 400% more impressions, 150% more clicks, and at least 100% more revenue, all while maintaining or exceeding their return on ad spend targets. Adchemy's software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling marketers to organize campaigns based on their business terminology, such as products rather than keywords. This approach has led to widespread adoption, with several top retailers utilizing Adchemy's tools to optimize their paid advertising efforts.

Quotient Technology

Secondary Market in 2013
Quotient Technology is a digital promotion and media platform that connects brands, retailers, and consumers through a variety of digital coupon offerings. The company, which was established in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California, distributes digital printable coupons, paperless coupons, coupon codes, and card-linked offers. Its flagship site, Coupons.com, along with approximately 30,000 third-party publishers and mobile applications such as Coupons.com and Grocery iQ, form a robust distribution network. Quotient operates Retailer iQ, a mobile-first platform that integrates with retailers' point-of-sale systems, providing targeted promotions and analytics. By leveraging its extensive network and analytics capabilities, Quotient Technology enables advertisers and retailers to effectively reach and influence consumers, driving sales through targeted digital promotions and comprehensive performance measurement.

Vendavo

Secondary Market in 2013
Vendavo is the provider of price management and optimization software for business-to-business companies worldwide. The Vendavo Enterprise Pricing Suite solves pricing problems by giving businesses true enterprise-wide control of their entire pricing process. Vendavo combines pricing science, pricing best practices, and enterprise-class software to drive improvements in average prices at every stage of the pricing process, from segmentation to deal close. Added up, these improvements deliver significant increases in profits from 10% to 30%. Vendavo is the enterprise price management and optimization solution of choice for some of the worlds biggest companies in chemicals, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, mill products and distribution. SAP, the worlds leading provider of business software, with more than 33,200 customers in more than 120 countries, sources its price and margin management solution from Vendavo. It is sold by SAP worldwide under the name SAP Price and Margin Management.

if

Secondary Market in 2013
if(we), previously known as Tagged Inc., is a company focused on developing social products that foster meaningful connections among individuals. Established in 2014 by the original team behind Tagged, which was launched in 2004, if(we) operates profitable platforms, including Tagged and hi5. The company aims to expand its portfolio by creating new social products tailored for mobile devices and other significant platforms. Through its innovative approach, if(we) seeks to enhance social interactions in the digital space.

Everyday Health

Secondary Market in 2013
Everyday Health is a digital media company that owns websites and produces content related to health and wellness. It offers consumers, healthcare professionals, and marketers with content and advertising-based services. The company’s broad portfolio consists of websites, tablet applications, and mobile applications that span the health spectrum from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings. It offers the necessary tools, community, and expert advice to live healthily. It enables consumers to manage their daily health and wellness needs; healthcare professionals to stay informed and make better decisions for their patients; and marketers, health payers, and providers to communicate and engage with consumers. The company’s brands are divided into two categories: brands that it owns and operates in partnership with leading offline providers of health content or prominent health and wellness experts and personalities; and brands where it manages and sells advertising opportunities on behalf of its partners.

Criteo

Secondary Market in 2013
Criteo, headquartered in Paris, is a prominent player in the digital advertising sector, specializing in commerce marketing. Founded by a group of innovators, the company leverages machine-learning technology and extensive data to deliver effective marketing solutions. Criteo enables retailer advertisers to implement multichannel and cross-device campaigns in real time, providing real-time analysis of return on investment. This capability allows clients to adjust their marketing strategies dynamically to enhance performance. Additionally, Criteo offers tools for retailers to manage their ad inventories and optimize yield, supporting measurable results for its clients. With a workforce of over 2,800 employees, Criteo continues to drive growth and innovation in the ad-tech industry.

Square

Secondary Market in 2013
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.
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