Stanford University

Stanford University makes a great fit for the academically driven student. Few colleges can match the breadth, excellence and prestige of Stanford’s academics, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Whether your interests lie in English, medicine or anything in-between, you can find a top-ranked program at Stanford. The university is organized into seven schools: * Business * Earth Sciences * Education * Engineering * Humanities & Sciences * Law * Medicine Student life at Stanford is quite active, due in part to the 11,000+ students living on campus. Art is a strong presence at Stanford, fostered by Stanford Lively Arts, the Cantor Center for Visual Arts and numerous student clubs and organizations. Stanford also features extensive athletic programs, including more than 35 varsity sports and about 20 clubs sports. In order to maintain its high standards, Stanford University has extremely selective admissions. The university admits undergraduates based on a combination of academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and personal experience. Graduate admissions criteria and application procedures vary based on the program of study. Undergraduates at Stanford have access to a variety of financial aid opportunities, including institutional scholarships, grants from the government and student employment. Graduate students can receive financial aid through fellowships and grants, but funding is typically not available for master’s students.

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Auradine

Series A in 2023
Auradinescalability, sustainability and security solutions for the infrastructure, enabled by revolutionary blockchain, security, zero-knowledge and AI technologies.

Jeeves

Series C in 2022
Jeeves is on a mission to empower businesses globally by providing a modern approach to financial services. We deliver innovative technology that allows our customers to focus on the growth of their business. We're entrepreneurs with first-hand experience starting, operating, and growing our own businesses - so we get it - and we understand the shortcomings of today's financial offerings along with the opportunities for improvement. Backed by a diverse team with experience ranging from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, we're bringing cutting edge financial solutions to you with Jeeves.

Involve

Series A in 2021
Involve.ai specializes in consolidating customer data and interactions into a comprehensive dashboard, enabling businesses to efficiently assess customer health and retention. By leveraging this centralized data, companies can proactively address potential churn and explore opportunities for revenue expansion through existing customers. Involve.ai aims to enhance customer engagement and improve overall business performance by providing actionable insights derived from organized customer information.

Jeeves

Series A in 2021
Jeeves is on a mission to empower businesses globally by providing a modern approach to financial services. We deliver innovative technology that allows our customers to focus on the growth of their business. We're entrepreneurs with first-hand experience starting, operating, and growing our own businesses - so we get it - and we understand the shortcomings of today's financial offerings along with the opportunities for improvement. Backed by a diverse team with experience ranging from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, we're bringing cutting edge financial solutions to you with Jeeves.

Alto Neuroscience

Series A in 2021
Alto Neuroscience Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a mission to redefine psychiatry by leveraging individuals' neurobiology to develop personalized and effective treatment options. The company currently consists of different clinical-stage assets such as ALTO-100, ALTO-202, ALTO-101, and ALTO-300 among others initially targeting depressive disorders and schizophrenia populations as identified by independent brain-based biomarkers.

Alchemy

Series B in 2021
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

Harmonize

Series A in 2021
Harmonize offers a remote care platform that simplifies technology implementation and clinical triage. It focuses on improving remote care for patients in need, many of whom are unfamiliar with technology and suffer from multiple comorbidities. The patient interface gathers both high-tech and high-touch inputs, while its medical platform guides staff through triage and intervention routing at scale. The Harmonize platform reduces potential overhead by more than 90% while increasing patient engagement. It includes patient adherence rate, information triage workload reduction, and healthcare utilization cost reduction.

Deepcell

Series A in 2020
Deepcell, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, focused on advancing diagnostic technologies through a non-invasive approach. Founded in 2015, it has developed a microfluidic imaging platform that leverages artificial intelligence to classify cells by their visual features. This technology allows for the isolation of viable cells based on their morphological characteristics, facilitating detailed genetic health assessments from standard blood samples. By enabling insights at the single-cell level, Deepcell aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, offering researchers a valuable alternative to invasive diagnostic methods.

ProbiusDx

Series A in 2020
ProbiusDx Inc. manufactures portable diagnostic device based on electronic sensing platform that can analyze multiple target proteins in real time. It enables doctors to suggest appropriate therapy to patients in need of critical care within clinical settings. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in El Cerrito, California.

Progentec

Series A in 2020
Progentec Diagnostics, Inc. develops a diagnostic test. It offers aiSLE DX, a platform that provides tests to help patients and their providers in managing the disease. The company’s tests include a flare prediction score, a reliable metric to proactively measure disease activity in SLE patients, and an early lupus diagnosis test. Progentec Diagnostics, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Alchemy

Series A in 2019
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform that simplifies and automates the management of consumer credit and loans. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services, including credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. The platform analyzes loans, existing home mortgages, and credit card debts, providing personalized recommendations for refinancing and various loan options, such as personal and student loans. Credit Sesame aims to help consumers manage and improve their credit and spending power through an integrated online and mobile digital banking service.

Truework

Series A in 2019
Truework is a platform for employment and income verification that puts consumers in control of their personal data. The system digitizes the verification process for HR departments, banks, and others, to make it fast and secure for employees to get verified when applying for a loan, jobs, or apartment rental. Truework’s network of over 40,000 lenders, and background check companies, and other verifiers completes thousands of employment and income verifications every day. The employer network includes nearly 100 enterprise companies and more than 20,000 small businesses across all industries, from healthcare to technology, including The College Board, The Real Real, Oscar Health, The Motley Fool, and Tuft & Needle.

Aromyx

Seed Round in 2019
Aromyx Corporation is a biotechnology company that has developed a platform for the digital capture of taste and scent, enabling quantitative representations of sensory data. The company's core product, the EssenceChip, utilizes a disposable bioassay to replicate human olfactory and taste receptors, providing a digital readout of biochemical signals from various substances. This technology is particularly useful for predicting the scent of new chemicals and is employed across multiple industries, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, tobacco, and flavor and fragrance. Aromyx also offers a suite of software tools, such as Allegory and AromaGraph, which facilitate the analysis, modification, and archiving of sensory data. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, Aromyx aims to enhance product development, quality assurance, and branding through its innovative approach to sensory analysis.

Gen.G esports

Series B in 2019
Gen.G esports is a professional esports organization founded in 2017, with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Shanghai, China. The organization connects the U.S. and Asia, owning and operating top-tier teams in leading esports markets, including the Seoul Dynasty in the Overwatch League and championship-winning teams in League of Legends. Gen.G has garnered recognition for its competitive achievements, with its teams winning seven global championships. The organization focuses on premier team management, player management, coaching, and fan engagement services, while also providing a platform for global brands to connect with gaming enthusiasts. Additionally, Gen.G is committed to promoting inclusivity in gaming through initiatives such as #TeamBumble, which supports women in gaming, and the Gen.G Elite Esports Academy, the first fully integrated academic esports program. Through its diverse portfolio and innovative programs, Gen.G aims to empower both fans and athletes in the evolving landscape of esports.

Sandbox VR

Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR, Inc. is a company specializing in virtual reality games that deliver a premium, immersive experience through advanced VR hardware and real-time motion capture technology. Founded in 2016, it aims to create a unique entertainment medium that closely resembles the fictional holodeck from Star Trek. The company is based in San Mateo, California, and focuses on providing users with a fully engaging virtual environment, setting itself apart in the burgeoning VR industry.

EdCast

Series C in 2018
EdCast Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed for personalized learning and knowledge management. Its flagship offerings include EdCast LXP, which fosters a culture of learning within organizations, and EdCast Marketplace, which accelerates employee development through flexible solutions. The company also provides MyGuide, a tool that automates repetitive tasks and offers intelligent guidance and analytics for users. Additional solutions encompass onboarding, workflow training and automation, knowledge sharing, streamlined learning procurement, and upskilling and reskilling initiatives. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, EdCast was previously known as CourseMaster, Inc. and has expanded its presence with offices worldwide.

Qpex

Series A in 2018
Qpex Biopharma develops a pipeline of agents addressing critical needs for the treatment of infectious diseases. It develops multiple antibiotic drugs intended to combat antimicrobial resistance. The company's technology is focused on targeting the treatment of infectious diseases for both inpatient and outpatient cases, deep expertise in the discovery, development and regulatory approval of anti-infective medicines, including an extensive record of working with public/private partnerships focused on new antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance, enabling medical businesses optimal use of products and critical needs for the treatment of infectious diseases in the inpatient and outpatient settings. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Toma Biosciences

Series C in 2018
TOMA Biosciences, Inc. develops reagent kits that enable laboratories and researchers to uncover genomic changes in tumors. The company offers TOMA OS-Seq, an oncology-focused gene analysis solution. It serves laboratories, hospital systems, and research institutions worldwide. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Foster City, California.

Ethos Life

Series A in 2018
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

NobleAI

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a science-based artificial intelligence cloud-based platform designed to accelerate chemical and material product development. The company's unique science-based AI technology transforms current materials development strategies and delivers actionable insights and reliable predictions to accelerate development and reduce costs of developing new chemicals, materials, and formulations, enabling companies to innovate faster and bring better-performing and more sustainable products to market quickly.

Deepcell

Seed Round in 2017
Deepcell, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, focused on advancing diagnostic technologies through a non-invasive approach. Founded in 2015, it has developed a microfluidic imaging platform that leverages artificial intelligence to classify cells by their visual features. This technology allows for the isolation of viable cells based on their morphological characteristics, facilitating detailed genetic health assessments from standard blood samples. By enabling insights at the single-cell level, Deepcell aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, offering researchers a valuable alternative to invasive diagnostic methods.

Skyryse

Series A in 2017
Skyryse, Inc. is an air mobility company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in developing helicopters and aircraft for various sectors, including emergency services, public transport, and regional services. Its flagship product, FlightOS, is a hardware and software operating system designed to enhance the safety and accessibility of general aviation. FlightOS provides a unified interface that allows pilots to operate both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft with the same controls, significantly reducing pilot fatigue and simplifying flight operations. This system enables pilots to efficiently manage different aircraft configurations, whether flying from the cockpit or remotely, and facilitates safer flight experiences with streamlined training requirements.

Cofactor Genomics

Series A in 2017
Cofactor Genomics is a Predictive Immune Modeling company driven to remove the barriers that have prohibited the advancement of true precision medicine. Cofactor is enabling the industry to move beyond isolated, single-analyte biomarkers to powerful multidimensional biomarkers using Health Expression Models. Through their molecular, informatic, and database tools, and one of the first CAP-certified, clinical RNA sequencing laboratories, Cofactor enables their partners to deliver more expedient, cost effective, and successful clinical trials.

Cofactor Genomics

Series A in 2017
Cofactor Genomics is a Predictive Immune Modeling company driven to remove the barriers that have prohibited the advancement of true precision medicine. Cofactor is enabling the industry to move beyond isolated, single-analyte biomarkers to powerful multidimensional biomarkers using Health Expression Models. Through their molecular, informatic, and database tools, and one of the first CAP-certified, clinical RNA sequencing laboratories, Cofactor enables their partners to deliver more expedient, cost effective, and successful clinical trials.

Blueprint Genetics

Series A in 2017
Blueprint Genetics Oy, founded in 2012 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in clinical genetics testing with a focus on rare diseases. The company utilizes advanced Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, including its proprietary OS-Seq™ method developed at Stanford University, to deliver high-quality genetic diagnostics. Targeting hospitals and research groups, Blueprint Genetics offers a range of services, including tailored sequencing projects and bioinformatics platforms designed to meet specific needs. The company aims to disrupt the genetic diagnostics market by reducing costs while enhancing quality and providing clinical insights in its results. Its product offerings currently include diagnostics for various hereditary conditions, particularly those affecting the cardiovascular system, such as cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, and aortic diseases. Blueprint Genetics also operates an office in Los Angeles, California, and functions as a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.

SOCi

Series A in 2017
SOCI, Inc. is a social media management platform designed to help enterprises, multi-location brands, and service providers effectively manage their social media presence. Founded in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that provides social media managers with essential tools for account management and customer training through a dedicated portal. SOCI's platform enables brands, national franchises, and marketing agencies to automate their marketing efforts, generate actionable insights, and create engaging content for campaigns and reputation management. By focusing on the property management sector and other multi-location enterprises, SOCI helps clients strengthen their digital presence and maintain their reputations across various social platforms.

Solstice Energy Solutions

Venture Round in 2017
Solstice Energy Solutions uses IoT and software to enable, connect, and intelligently manage the shared-economy of distributed energy resources in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Boatsetter

Series A in 2016
Boatsetter is a boat rental community connecting boat owners, boat captains, and anyone who seeks a water-full experience. Boatsetter.com offers a unique Boat sharing marketplace that will, for the first time, make boat rentals accessible to consumers regardless of their boating experience. We have created a catalyst for growth by unlocking the 95% idle capacity of privately owned vessels, which in turn helps boat owners realize returns on their boat investments. Our distinct approach combines best-in-class collaborative market tools from companies like Airbnb (home rentals) and Uber (professional drivers) to create the only model capable of bringing the “new sharing economy” to the marine industry. We’ve assembled a uniquely qualified team of marine professionals, tech start-up veterans, and car rental industry experts to bring today’s collaborative “sharing” economy to the boating industry. We have significant traction and have established a national network of marine-industry businesses that are partnering with us on an exclusive basis to roll out the platform in the US.

Arka

Venture Round in 2016
Arka is a custom packaging solutions company that enables its customers to source packaging or fulfillment online. It offers packaging services which are customized to its clients’ needs and include proofing and production paperwork. The company operates and maintains a network of worldwide package manufacturers and fulfillment centers, and communicates with them on behalf of their customers. Its client portfolio includes e-commerce and D2C businesses locally and internationally. Founded in 2015, Arka is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Arcus Biosciences

Series B in 2016
Arcus Biosciences is biotech company founded on a vision of creating new cancer therapeutics through the utilization of emerging insights in immunology. Arcus was formed in 2015 by a group of seasoned researchers from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and is located in the San Francisco bay area, in the heart of the world’s largest biotechnology research hub.

SigOpt

Series A in 2016
SigOpt, Inc. operates an advanced optimization platform designed to enhance web, mobile, machine learning, and physical applications. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in optimizing A/B tests, machine learning models, and physical experiments. SigOpt's platform uses a black-box optimization approach, allowing users to input parameter configurations and performance metrics without needing to share underlying training data or models. Through its easy-to-integrate REST API, SigOpt refines its recommendations continuously, suggesting the next best configurations based on reported performance. As of October 2020, SigOpt operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Intrinsic

Seed Round in 2016
Intrinsic is a technology company that specializes in application runtime security for Node.js applications. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Intrinsic focuses on providing developers with solutions to secure their applications from bugs, exploits, and malicious code. The company offers a direct enforcement mechanism that ensures compliance with the specified security policies of developers, applying the principle of least privilege to enhance security. Intrinsic operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc., and is known for its commitment to helping developers create safer web applications.

Origin

Seed Round in 2016
Origin Laboratories, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing, and is known for its innovative platform that facilitates mass production. Established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a manufacturing-grade 3D printer that employs Programmable Photopolymerization technology to precisely control variables such as light, heat, and force for optimal part production. Origin's platform supports an open materials network, extensible software, and modular hardware, enabling companies to create commercial-quality products efficiently. This capability allows manufacturers to prototype, test, and scale consumer-grade products with enhanced speed and flexibility. As of December 31, 2020, Origin operates as a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd.

Moving Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Moving Analytics. is a tele-health company dedicated to helping people thrive after heart disease. Our flagship product is Movn a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program that leverages evidence based guidelines, behavioral science, remote monitoring and personalized coaching to help patients recover to full health after a cardiac event. Movn is currently used by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Highmark Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and many more health systems across the US.

My90

Grant in 2016
My90 – Distrust between the public and the police is has rarely been more strained than it is today. Solving this problem is a $21B opportunity. Enter My90, which is tackling this issue by collecting data about interactions between the police and the public—think traffic stops, service calls, etc.—and turning these into actionable intelligence via an online analytics dashboard. Users text My90 anonymously about their interactions, and My90’s dashboard analyzes the results using natural language processing and machine learning. The company has done 9 paid pilots to date, including major city police departments like the San Jose Police Department and the world’s largest community policing program. Next up they're taking on entire cities to leverage big data to improve interactions with residents, public safety, and city services.

Reflect

Seed Round in 2016
Reflect Technologies, Inc. is a data visualization platform that provides software developers with tools to integrate analytics capabilities into their applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers a user-friendly studio and a flexible API, allowing developers to create embedded analytics and visualizations efficiently. Reflect's platform simplifies the design and implementation of data visualization, enabling developers to focus on enhancing the user experience while addressing product gaps and creating new revenue streams. The company was acquired by Puppet, Inc., further expanding its reach and capabilities in the data analytics space.

Stayful

Series A in 2015
Stayful transforms your hotel travel experience by streamlining everything from booking to check out. With just three taps on your smartphone, you'll get the best online rates on the best hotels for you. Then use our app for fingertip access to hotel services during your stay: check in, receive upgrades, order room service, request concierge assistance, schedule housekeeping, and even send your bill directly to your expense report service after your stay.

SunBasket

Venture Round in 2015
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

PRIME Coalition

Venture Round in 2015
PRIME Coalition

Eight

Seed Round in 2015
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Unify Square

Series B in 2015
Unify Square provides software, cloud managed services, and consulting for global Microsoft Skype for Business enterprise deployments. The company PowerSuite software creates a unified dashboard to surface actionable insights and help manage collaboration and communications platforms - optimizing and transforming performance health and user effectiveness. It also provides an expansive single-pane of glass view, spanning six different platforms from the top four industry-leading software vendors. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

KryptonCloud

Seed Round in 2015
KryptonCloud offers businesses with cloud solutions that focus on asset performance management. KryptonCloud offers data collection and management solutions that assist businesses in their business and asset decision making. It provides insights and analytics about failure detection, asset availability, costs, and maintenance expenses. KryptonCloud was founded by Ed Albanese and Arun Ramakrishnan in 2015. It is based in San Francisco, California.

Balance Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Balance Therapeutics, Inc. develops pharmacological based therapeutics for addressing intellectual disability conditions that include Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. It focuses on the development of BTD-001 DS102, a placebo-controlled molecule product that can be administered orally for young adults and adolescents with Down syndrome. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in San Bruno, California. It has a subsidiary operation in Melbourne, Australia.

Alianza

Series C in 2015
Alianza is a Cloud Voice Platform that radically transforms communications delivery for broadband providers. It is a web-scale, turnkey virtualized software solution that enables cable, mobile, telco, and other broadband providers to rapidly customize, launch, and profit from VoIP and UC services. The power of Alianza’s cloud delivers a lower total cost of ownership and a clear business case for VoIP with a zero-CAPEX, success-based SaaS model. This new way to deliver voice service untangles service providers from the restraints of old-school voice networks and accelerates innovation and growth. Alianza's customers include Blue Ridge Communications, WEHCO Media, ViaSat, Vyve Broadband, and Xplornet. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Lindon, Utah.

Springpath

Venture Round in 2015
Springpath launches the industry’s first software-defined data platform that addresses virtualized, compute as well as emerging container environments. Based on the patent-pending Hardware Agnostic Log-structure Objects (HALO) architecture, the Springpath Data Platform is built from the ground up to deliver elastic scaling, simple autonomous management, and a complete enterprise-grade feature set, while running on standard servers—empowering enterprises of all sizes to achieve an Independent IT Infrastructure. Data centers benefit from silo-free environments and enable businesses to stay agile and meet market demands.

Personalis

Series C in 2015
Personalis combines expertise both in the technology of sequencing and in interpretation, with an extensive history of peer-reviewed publication and commercial success. Broad adoption of medical genome interpretation will require accuracy befitting regulatory approval, both invariant detection and interpretation. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Drop

Series A in 2014
Drop is a product company that uniquely uses data and insights from enthusiasts to create and curate innovative products that fuel passion. With new, diverse products featured every day, Drop empowers people across the globe to find and follow their interests, learn, share, shop, and participate in product development. Popular Drop categories include audio, tech, apparel, outdoors, and cooking. Founded in 2012, Drop is home to 7 million members. Drop is available on Drop.com and the Drop app.

SeatGeek

Series B in 2014
SeatGeek, Inc. operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events, allowing fans to buy and sell tickets. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek aggregates ticket listings and employs a data engine that helps consumers identify attractive ticket deals. One of its key features, known as 'Deal Score', assigns a score from 0 to 100 to ticket listings, helping users evaluate the value of tickets for specific events. Additionally, SeatGeek provides an event discovery tool that generates personalized recommendations based on user preferences, such as favorite teams and artists, through its Columbus event calendar and Spotify applications.

Vurb

Series A in 2014
Vurb’s mission is to create a smarter, more connected mobile world that empowers people to do more of what they want all in one app. Vurb enables people to find, plan, and do by connecting them to the most relevant information and tools from apps and services in a single mobile experience. The company was founded in 2011 by Bobby Lo and was the winner of TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014. Vurb is based in San Francisco and is financially backed by Redpoint Ventures, Max Levchin, Drew Houston, Data Collective, and other Silicon Valley luminaries. We're hiring! vurb.com/jobs

Kong

Series A in 2013
Kong is a cloud connectivity company that specializes in managing APIs and microservices. It is known for its popular open-source API Gateway and offers advanced solutions through its enterprise product, Kong Enterprise. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and notable individuals, including those from the technology sector. By providing tools for developers and businesses, Kong facilitates seamless communication and integration between various software applications, helping organizations enhance their digital infrastructure.

BASIS Science

Series B in 2013
At Basis our mission is to help fit health into our busy lives. We designed our wrist-based health tracker and online personal dashboard to help you easily incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine. Basis leverages four types of advanced sensors in its lightweight, customizable design to calculate steps taken, calories burned and sleep quality, as well as physiological metrics like heart rate. We help you set new health goals and automatically adjust weekly targets based on your progress. Using this flexible approach you’ll build healthy habits you can maintain for years. Basis Science, Inc. is backed by Norwest Venture Partners and Doll Capital Management.

Alianza

Series B in 2013
Alianza is a Cloud Voice Platform that radically transforms communications delivery for broadband providers. It is a web-scale, turnkey virtualized software solution that enables cable, mobile, telco, and other broadband providers to rapidly customize, launch, and profit from VoIP and UC services. The power of Alianza’s cloud delivers a lower total cost of ownership and a clear business case for VoIP with a zero-CAPEX, success-based SaaS model. This new way to deliver voice service untangles service providers from the restraints of old-school voice networks and accelerates innovation and growth. Alianza's customers include Blue Ridge Communications, WEHCO Media, ViaSat, Vyve Broadband, and Xplornet. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Lindon, Utah.
StartX is a 501(c)(3) Stanford-affiliated nonprofit in Silicon Valley that runs one of the world’s top startup accelerator programs. Its mission is to advance the development of the best entrepreneurs through experiential education and peer learning. Since launching in 2010, it has supported more than 450 companies and 1000 entrepreneurs, from early to pre-IPO stage, working across a wide spectrum of industries. StartX and StartX Med, dedicated to medical and biotechnology innovation, provide founders with access to a powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry partners, along with office space and a variety of other resources. Based in Palo Alto, the accelerator also operates StartX-QB3 Labs and the Stanford-StartX Fund. We are funded by Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, Microsoft, Steelcase, Hyundai, Oriza Ventures, Nissan, Panasonic, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Analog Devices, Silicon Valley Bank, Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, and many others. For more information, visit startx.com The company is associated investment vehicle, the Stanford-StartX Fund is a partnership between StartX, Stanford University and Stanford Health Care. It can invest only in StartX companies who raise qualified rounds of venture capital using objective criteria; it is founder opt-in.

Gauss

Seed Round in 2013
Gauss Surgical is a med-tech company that develops a vision-based platform for accurate and real-time measurement of surgical blood loss. They develop beautiful applications for iOS backed by sophisticated algorithms and a robust, HIPAA-compliant technical stack to enable real-time monitoring during surgery. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

SIPX

Series B in 2013
SIPX (pronounced “sip-ex”) is an exciting new company based in Palo Alto, California. Backed by the leading venture, corporate, and angel investors, our mission is to simplify the complex processes involved in legally accessing digital content for the higher education marketplace. It was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Stayful

Seed Round in 2013
Stayful transforms your hotel travel experience by streamlining everything from booking to check out. With just three taps on your smartphone, you'll get the best online rates on the best hotels for you. Then use our app for fingertip access to hotel services during your stay: check in, receive upgrades, order room service, request concierge assistance, schedule housekeeping, and even send your bill directly to your expense report service after your stay.

iRhythm Technologies

Series D in 2013
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a digital healthcare company focused on improving the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias in patients. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides innovative ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring solutions, primarily through its flagship product, the Zio service. This service utilizes a lightweight, wire-free, patch-based biosensor that patients can wear for up to 14 days, allowing for continuous heart monitoring. The Zio system integrates cloud-based data analytics and machine-learning capabilities to transform extensive heartbeat data into actionable clinical insights. By streamlining the diagnostic process, iRhythm aims to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare expenses. Additionally, the company collaborates with Verily Life Sciences to develop advanced atrial fibrillation screening and monitoring products. Established in 2006, iRhythm continues to lead in the digital healthcare space by redefining cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis.

Radius Intelligence

Series B in 2013
Radius (www.radius.com) is the only Enterprise Customer Data Platform (CDP) on a mission to power data intelligence across all B2B applications, channels, and users. Built on The Network of Record™ - the most accurate and comprehensive B2B data ecosystem - and pioneering AI, Radius helps companies discover, manage and reach their audiences. With Radius, our customers have a single source of truth, a unified view of every possible customer, and the largest reach across more than 500 channels. Radius customers include Comcast, Sam’s Club, DexYP, Square, and many more. The company is backed by 8VC, BlueRun Ventures, and Founders Fund. Radius is headquartered in San Francisco.

Autogrid

Series B in 2012
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. specializes in developing software applications for the energy sector, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's flagship products, including AutoGrid Flex and AutoGrid Engage, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and control energy resources in real time. AutoGrid Flex features modules for demand response optimization, virtual power plants, and energy storage management, while AutoGrid Engage serves as a customer energy data platform. By leveraging extensive data from smart meters and sensors, AutoGrid's applications enable utilities and energy service providers to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable energy. Established in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in India, Japan, and the Netherlands, AutoGrid collaborates with notable clients such as Shell, FPL, and Xcel Energy, employing advanced analytics to address pressing energy challenges.

Duck Duck Moose

Series A in 2012
Duck Duck Moose is an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for children. Founded in 2008, the company has created 21 top-selling titles and has received 21 Parents’ Choice Awards, 18 Children’s Technology Review Awards, 12 Tech with Kids’ Best Pick App Awards, and a KAPi award for “Best Children’s App” at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Duck Duck Moose is now a subsidiary of Khan Academy, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

SmartDrive

Venture Round in 2012
SmartDrive Inc. is a technology company specializing in vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, it develops a data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, route optimization, and safe driving practices through real-time GPS services. SmartDrive offers various products, including mobile applications like DriveOn, which provides drivers with information on speed and vehicle performance, and hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers. In the United States, SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a related entity established in 2004, focuses on providing fuel management and driver safety solutions across diverse industries, including waste management and food distribution. Its offerings include video analytics for driver performance coaching, fuel performance tracking, and a transportation intelligence suite that transforms data into actionable insights. With a global presence and a commitment to improving driving safety and efficiency, SmartDrive serves a broad range of agencies and fleet operators.

RF Surgical Systems

Venture Round in 2011
RF Surgical Systems, Inc. is the market leader in the detection and prevention of retained surgical sponges. The RF Surgical Detection System is the preferred solution in more than 1,500 operating rooms, trauma and labor and delivery suites nationwide. Since January 2011, more than 70 hospitals and surgical centers have joined the fast-growing list of care providers using RF Surgical Technology. RF Surgical Systems is based in Bellevue, Washington with R & D facilities in San Diego, California. The advanced technologies used in the RF Surgical Detection System are protected by U.S. patents. Regulatory clearance to market the system was granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in November 2006.

Personalis

Series A in 2011
Personalis combines expertise both in the technology of sequencing and in interpretation, with an extensive history of peer-reviewed publication and commercial success. Broad adoption of medical genome interpretation will require accuracy befitting regulatory approval, both invariant detection and interpretation. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Alpine Data

Series A in 2011
Alpine Data Labs specializes in providing collaborative, code-free solutions for advanced analytics on Big Data and Hadoop. As the first of its kind, Alpine enables data scientists and business analysts to efficiently work with large data sets and collaboratively develop models at scale without the need for coding or traditional software. This innovative approach allows organizations across various sectors, including financial services and healthcare, to leverage predictive analytics effectively, gaining valuable insights that can significantly influence business strategies and outcomes. By streamlining the analytics process, Alpine Data Labs empowers companies to harness the potential of big data and maintain a competitive edge in their respective industries.

mOasis

Seed Round in 2011
At mOasis, they innovate sustainable farming practices to maximize agricultural growth. Founded in 2010 at Stanford University and headquartered in Union City, CA, mOasis is a startup that specializes in crop science. They manufacture BountiGel™ hydrogel, a non-toxic, EPA-certified soil additive that helps growers optimize water resources and improve soil nutrient efficiency to maximize crop yields. They've validated that by treating crops with BountiGel™ hydrogel, growers can increase crop yields by 25% while reducing water loads by 20%.

BeachMint

Venture Round in 2010
BeachMint is a social commerce company that specializes in designer-curated direct-to-consumer sites. Founded by entrepreneurs Josh Berman and Diego Berdakin, BeachMint launched its first brand, JewelMint, in October 2010, followed by several others, including StyleMint, BeautyMint, ShoeMint, HomeMint, and intiMINT, each collaborating with celebrities and experts. These brands operate on a subscription shopping model, providing personalized product recommendations and exclusive items based on the insights of their celebrity partners. The company has secured over $80 million in funding, with notable investors including Accel Partners, Goldman Sachs, and NEA. BeachMint's offerings aim to deliver significant value through a curated selection of products and original content, changing monthly to maintain member engagement.

ASSIA

Series D in 2010
ASSIA, Inc provides broadband and Wi-Fi performance monitoring, management and optimization software to internet service providers (ISP), communications regulators, and wholesalers so they can improve customer quality of experience and satisfaction, reduce costs through operational efficiencies and increase revenues with new multi-media services.

Aryaka

Series A in 2010
[Aryaka](http://www.aryaka.com)'s Global SD-WAN provides optimized, software-defined network connectivity and application acceleration to globally distributed enterprises. Aryaka’s services have over 10 million users across more than 4,000 sites. Leading brands such as Skullcandy, Air China, Freescale Semiconductor, and ThoughtWorks, as well as partners such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Intelisys, and SK Broadband, have all chosen Aryaka for their enterprise-grade networking needs.

Adometry

Series C in 2010
Adometry by Google transforms the way the world’s top brands improve marketing performance. Acting as marketing's “system of record,” Adometry solves the complex challenge of integrating, measuring, and optimizing marketing performance across all channels―both online and offline. Combining and interpreting previously silo’d sources of data; the Adometry Marketing Intelligence Platform provides data-driven attribution, marketing mix modeling, and intelligent optimization recommendations across and within channels. As a result, marketers are able to identify their true impact on the customer journey and generate actionable insights that improve ROI.

iRhythm Technologies

Series B in 2009
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a digital healthcare company focused on improving the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias in patients. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides innovative ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring solutions, primarily through its flagship product, the Zio service. This service utilizes a lightweight, wire-free, patch-based biosensor that patients can wear for up to 14 days, allowing for continuous heart monitoring. The Zio system integrates cloud-based data analytics and machine-learning capabilities to transform extensive heartbeat data into actionable clinical insights. By streamlining the diagnostic process, iRhythm aims to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare expenses. Additionally, the company collaborates with Verily Life Sciences to develop advanced atrial fibrillation screening and monitoring products. Established in 2006, iRhythm continues to lead in the digital healthcare space by redefining cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis.

LightPole

Series A in 2008
LightPole is designed to give you information you're interested in about points of interest (POI)—locations such as your current location or locations you're traveling to. For any location, LightPole is designed to answer the most probable questions in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of interaction.

Magnite

Series B in 2008
Rubicon Project (NYSE: RUBI) has engineered the Advertising Automation Cloud, one of the largest real-time cloud and Big Data computing systems. The Company's mission is to automate the buying and selling of advertising by offering innovative products to connect buyers and sellers globally.

Akimbi Systems

Series A in 2005
As of June 16, 2006, Akimbi Systems, Inc. was acquired by VMware, Inc. Akimbi Systems, Inc. develops infrastructure management solutions for software development and test organizations. It offers complex configuration capture-and-restore system, a software development and test infrastructure, which allows software developers and quality assurance engineers to suspend and capture to a shared storage library. Akimbi Systems, Inc. has strategic partnership with Mercury, Microsoft, Platespin, and VMware. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

SafeView

Series B in 2004
Safe-View, Inc was created to bring an existing patented Holographic Imaging technology developed by PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) to market as a commercial application. The product uses an active millimeter wave technology that is safe and offers clear resolution of hidden items. Unlike some other methods of detection the Guardian 100 allows the operator to clearly see metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials that may be hidden under clothing without using ionizing radiation. It offers a clear alternative to metal detectors, pat down searches, and other threat detection methods currently being used to ensure safety in public areas.

Zebra Imaging

Series B in 2004
Zebra Imaging was founded in 1996 by graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Laboratory. The mission of the company was established at that time: to develop and provide the best technologies and products for three-dimensional visual communications. With initial and continuing support from investors, the company has succeeded in producing and delivering the most innovative holographic products and technology in the world.

Integration Associates

Series B in 2004
Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

ZettaCore

Series B in 2004
ZettaCore is pioneering the field of molecular electronics. The company is focused on developing molecular materials to service the electronics industry. Their unique chemistry leverages the existing manufacturing infrastructure and enables the transition to higher performance at lower cost.

Medical Metrx Solutions

Series B in 2003
Medical Metrx Solutions, Inc. (formerly Medical Media Systems) is a medical technology and services company providing diagnostic quality 3-D virtual models of patient anatomy built from CT and MR scan data using the company’s proprietary modeling software. The company’s models — which contain more precise quantitative measurement information than competitors’ offerings — are provided to interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons who use them for pre-operative planning and post-operative surveillance of their patients’ conditions. The company was acquired by AIG Altaris Health Partners in 2005.

Proofpoint

Series B in 2003
Proofpoint Inc. is a leading next-generation security and compliance company that provides cloud-based solutions to protect the way people work today. Proofpoint solutions enable organizations to protect their users from advanced attacks delivered via email, social media and mobile apps, protect the information their users create from advanced attacks and compliance risks, and respond quickly when incidents occur. SAAS SECURITY & COMPLIANCE SUITE Enterprise Email Archiving: The email archiving solution supports eDiscovery, regulatory compliance and email storage management. Enterprise Email Protection: Provides inbound and outbound email security and management to protect from outside threats including spam, phishing, unpredictable email volumes, malware and other forms of objectionable or dangerous content before they hit the enterprise perimeter. Enterprise Privacy: Protects private information in email, defends against leaks of confidential information and ensures compliance with common international, industry and US data protection regulations—including HIPAA, GLBA and PCI-DSS. PRODUCT ADD-ONS Policy-Based Email Encryption: Mitigates regulatory violations, data loss and corporate policy violations, without adversely impacting business operations. Secure File Transfer: Adds secure, easy-to-use large file transfer capabilities to an organization's Proofpoint deployment CUSTOMERS Proofpoint provides email security, encryption, archiving and data loss prevention solutions for over 3,000 enterprise-level accounts including global enterprises, universities and government agencies. Proofpoint, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Marketwired

Series D in 2003
Marketwired is a social communications company that provides solutions for global press release distribution, industry-leading social media monitoring and analytics, and a fully integrated marketing communications platform for content creation, optimization, distribution, and measurement. Its solutions are catered to everyone, from Fortune 500 enterprises to start-ups. Marketwired plays a critical role in shaping the everyday conversations that happen in newsrooms, corporate boardrooms, and social networks around the world, helping communicators move markets, change public opinion, and affect consumer behavior. Marketwired is majority-owned by OMERS Private Equity, which manages the private equity activities of OMERS Administration Corporation and today has 6.4 billion U.S. dollars of investments under management. Marketwired was founded in 1983 by [Nick Koudas](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/dr-nick-koudas) and [Michael Terpin](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-terpin-2). It is headquartered in Toronto, O.N.

Nanosolar

Series A in 2003
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany. Nanosolar utilizes a proprietary printing process to produce CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) solar cells and lightweight solar-electric cell foils, known as SolarPly, which can be customized to various sizes. This innovative approach minimizes reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment, allowing the company to leverage industrial printing techniques for high-speed production. Nanosolar's product line includes utility panels designed for large-scale power plants, making it a significant player in the solar energy sector.

SafeView

Series A in 2003
Safe-View, Inc was created to bring an existing patented Holographic Imaging technology developed by PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) to market as a commercial application. The product uses an active millimeter wave technology that is safe and offers clear resolution of hidden items. Unlike some other methods of detection the Guardian 100 allows the operator to clearly see metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials that may be hidden under clothing without using ionizing radiation. It offers a clear alternative to metal detectors, pat down searches, and other threat detection methods currently being used to ensure safety in public areas.

Accruent

Series C in 2002
Accruent is a global software company that helps organizations achieve superior performance by transforming how they manage their physical resources. Its innovative, industry-leading cloud-based software and services enable organizations to optimize all stages of real estate, facilities and asset management, from capital planning through to IoT-based monitoring and control. With a proven track record across two decades, Accruent has created the only integrated SaaS-based framework and reporting platform for full lifecycle physical resource management. More than 7,000 global customers depend on Accruent solutions to drive out hidden costs, extend asset lifecycles, protect their brands, ensure compliance and deliver on the missions of their organization. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Accruent serves a wide range of industries in 149 countries around the world.
Imago is a world class provider of metrology and analysis equipment serving the microelectronic and general research markets. We are committed to the development of the nanotechnology solutions required as the semiconductor, data storage and advanced materials industries increasingly enter the realm of nanotechnology.Imago provides time-to-market advantages to our customers through leading edge technology in the field of three-dimensional, nanoscale, metrology and analysis equipment. Our focus on and funding of advanced technology, together with our network of industrial collaborations, ensures that we continue to accelerate the development of these empowering metrology techniques. Imago's headquarters moved to a new, larger office and manufacturing facility in July 2006. The world-class applications lab includes two dual beam focused ion beams, two scanning electron microscopes, electro polishing equipment, a clean room area for specimen preparation, and a suite of Imago LEAP microscopes.

Marketwired

Venture Round in 2001
Marketwired is a social communications company that provides solutions for global press release distribution, industry-leading social media monitoring and analytics, and a fully integrated marketing communications platform for content creation, optimization, distribution, and measurement. Its solutions are catered to everyone, from Fortune 500 enterprises to start-ups. Marketwired plays a critical role in shaping the everyday conversations that happen in newsrooms, corporate boardrooms, and social networks around the world, helping communicators move markets, change public opinion, and affect consumer behavior. Marketwired is majority-owned by OMERS Private Equity, which manages the private equity activities of OMERS Administration Corporation and today has 6.4 billion U.S. dollars of investments under management. Marketwired was founded in 1983 by [Nick Koudas](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/dr-nick-koudas) and [Michael Terpin](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-terpin-2). It is headquartered in Toronto, O.N.

Satmetrix

Series C in 2001
Satmetrix is the provider of cloud-based customer experience management (CEM) software for companies of all sizes. As co-developer of Net Promoter - the most widely accepted measure of customer loyalty and retention - Satmetrix has unrivaled real-world experience helping companies to successfully adopt Net Promoter programs and put the customer at the center of their business. Through its powerful, end-to-end CEM software platform, NPX, and complementary consulting services Satmetrix deliver increased customer loyalty, reduced attrition, improved word-of-mouth, and a clear competitive advantage. With experience on more than 1,000 deployments in 40 languages, Satmetrix accelerates the success of customer experience efforts using Net Promoter. Satmetrix is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices around the world.

Lightwave Microsystems Corporation

Series E in 2000
Lightwave Microsystems engages in the design, customization, and manufacture of a range of passive and active waveguide components and integrated devices.

Cognigine

Series B in 2000
Cognigine Corporation is a communication semiconductor company developing innovative solutions for next generation Broadband and Optical Networks.

Pacific Edge Software

Series B in 2000
Pacific Edge Software is a provider of an IT governance solutions that are practical to adopt and deliver fast time to value. The company's products and services enable organizations to optimize the performance of their IT portfolios through improved planning, evaluation, and alignment of initiatives with business objectives, thereby maximizing return on the enterprise's technology investments. Pacific Edge has helped organizations across a wide range of industries extend and mature their governance discipline. Founded in 1998, Pacific Edge is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and is privately held.

Catena Networks

Series B in 2000
Catena Networks develops broadband access systems that enable service providers to deploy voice, data, and video services. The company's products include The CNX-5 Broadband DSL System, a card-for-card upgrade solution for Lucent SLC-5 Digital Loop Carriers and The CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier that enables service providers to deploy integrated plain old telephone service (POTS) and digital subscriber line (DSL) services and deliver voice, data and video services over copper and fiber infrastructures. It caters to local exchange carriers, postal telephone and telegraph operators, and other service providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, US with an additional office in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Vendeo

Series B in 1999
Vendeo operates a comprehensive online platform that features classifieds for a variety of used products, including cars, property, and job listings. The platform caters to both individual sellers and buyers, facilitating transactions across multiple categories. In addition to its classifieds, Vendeo is associated with Vendio Services, which specializes in providing eCommerce software designed to assist small to medium-sized merchants in managing their online sales efficiently. This integrated solution enables merchants to sell across various channels, streamlining their operations and helping them reach a broader audience. The company is recognized for its user-friendly approach and has garnered a significant user base, contributing to a robust marketplace for second-hand goods and eCommerce services.

Onvia

Venture Round in 1999
Onvia operates as a prominent provider of sales intelligence and acceleration technologies specifically tailored for the business-to-government (B2G) marketplace. Utilizing advanced technologies and industry expertise, Onvia compiles extensive data on various elements including contracts, government agencies, decision-makers, vendors, projects, investment plans, and market trends. Its B2G Intelligence System (B2GIS) offers valuable leads and enhances process efficiency, enabling companies to expand their presence in the public sector while assisting government agencies in improving their procurement processes. By addressing the complexities of this extensive marketplace, Onvia fosters mutual benefits for private and public sectors, as well as taxpayers and society.

Marketwired

Series A in 1990
Marketwired is a social communications company that provides solutions for global press release distribution, industry-leading social media monitoring and analytics, and a fully integrated marketing communications platform for content creation, optimization, distribution, and measurement. Its solutions are catered to everyone, from Fortune 500 enterprises to start-ups. Marketwired plays a critical role in shaping the everyday conversations that happen in newsrooms, corporate boardrooms, and social networks around the world, helping communicators move markets, change public opinion, and affect consumer behavior. Marketwired is majority-owned by OMERS Private Equity, which manages the private equity activities of OMERS Administration Corporation and today has 6.4 billion U.S. dollars of investments under management. Marketwired was founded in 1983 by [Nick Koudas](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/dr-nick-koudas) and [Michael Terpin](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-terpin-2). It is headquartered in Toronto, O.N.
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