SymphonyAlpha Ventures

SymphonyAlpha Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on startup, early stage, and angel investments, primarily in the healthcare IT and software as a service (SaaS) sectors. As an operating subsidiary of Symphony Corporation, the firm leverages nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare technology to facilitate the transition of products from concept to market acceptance. Through a vast network of health systems and Fortune 500 companies, SymphonyAlpha Ventures aims to provide expedited pathways to market, demonstrating a commitment to effective investment strategies in the Midwest.

Tom Carmona

Managing Director

Ravi K. Kalla

Managing Director

11 past transactions

Pivotal Health

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a technology-enabled platform intended to offer same-day, in-home healthcare to patients of all ages. The company's platform offers in-home urgent, primary, and mental healthcare house calls for all ages, with same-day appointments and transparent pricing, enabling customers to get quality healthcare right to the door for their urgent care needs.

Hitch Works

Seed Round in 2021
Hitch Works is a Seattle-based SaaS company that specializes in talent mobility solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2017 by Kelley Steven-Waiss, the platform aims to enhance productivity and performance by creating a marketplace that connects employees' skills, experiences, and career aspirations with relevant tasks and opportunities. Through its AI-driven approach, Hitch facilitates upskilling and reskilling, promotes dynamic teamwork, and nurtures a culture of continuous learning and development. By improving real-time visibility of skills, the platform enables organizations to manage talent supply and demand effectively, fostering inclusivity and innovation within the workforce.

Point Pickup

Venture Round in 2021
Point Pickup Technologies (PPUP) is a mobile APP delivery platform solving on-demand, pre-scheduled, and recurring same-day delivery needs. PPUP is a multi-modal single platform for all same-day delivery solutions (middle and last-mile) it services the widest range of industries and company sizes, with an emphasis on big-box retail, grocery, liquor/specialty, industrial, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing businesses. Based on its precision matching technology platform and diverse network of independent drivers including everyday people with cars and professional commercial vehicle drivers, PPUP’s complete delivery model solves the unique challenges of the same-day delivery market. PPUP services all major markets throughout the United States while also uniquely focusing on the under-served secondary markets.

Encube

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Encube's proprietary artificial intelligence engine mines the Productivity data of employees from various productivity tools (Ex. Jira, Rally, Wrike, Asana, VersionOne, Azure Devops, etc.) to form an evidence-based body of knowledge that provides meaningful insights at Hiring manager and Talent Acquisition team level.

ExplORer Surgical

Seed Round in 2016
ExplORer Surgical Corp. is a company that has developed an interactive surgical playbook aimed at enhancing teamwork and communication in the operating room. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a software solution that allows healthcare providers to track real-time case progression, manage tools and supplies, and customize workflows based on patient factors and surgeon preferences. This system reduces disruptions, minimizes waste, and promotes efficiency by providing tailored checklists that help surgical teams coordinate their activities effectively. Additionally, ExplORer Surgical supports OR administrators with performance and scheduling data, improving overall care quality and operational efficiency. The platform also facilitates the introduction of new medical devices, aiding medical education and streamlining processes for medical device companies.

GrocerKey

Venture Round in 2016
GrocerKey, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing e-commerce solutions for grocery retailers. Founded in 2014 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, GrocerKey offers an end-to-end platform that includes a mobile-optimized e-commerce store, native mobile applications, and a management dashboard for real-time oversight of store operations. Its services aim to enhance user experience and streamline back-end management processes. The platform also features a pick, pack, and fulfill application to improve operational efficiency. By integrating advanced e-commerce technology and leveraging extensive industry experience, GrocerKey assists brick-and-mortar retailers in transitioning to digital platforms, enabling them to build profitable online businesses and enhance customer engagement.

Needls.com

Seed Round in 2015
The needls. ad platform allows businesses to automatically create, target and optimize digital ads across Facebook & Instagram. Needls. automatically determines the perfect target audience for these ads by monitoring social media conversations through its proprietary purchase intent engine.

GrocerKey

Seed Round in 2015
GrocerKey, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing e-commerce solutions for grocery retailers. Founded in 2014 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, GrocerKey offers an end-to-end platform that includes a mobile-optimized e-commerce store, native mobile applications, and a management dashboard for real-time oversight of store operations. Its services aim to enhance user experience and streamline back-end management processes. The platform also features a pick, pack, and fulfill application to improve operational efficiency. By integrating advanced e-commerce technology and leveraging extensive industry experience, GrocerKey assists brick-and-mortar retailers in transitioning to digital platforms, enabling them to build profitable online businesses and enhance customer engagement.

ReviewTrackers

Seed Round in 2014
ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software that is used to measure and transform the customer experience. Its platform collects review data from review sites to generate new reviews that engage its customers and listen and respond to their comments to discover key business insights that enable brands to listen, comprehend and make data-driven decisions about what their customers truly need or want. ReviewTrackers helps busy professionals save time, money and resources so they can focus on what matters most of their customers. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.