Crisp, Inc. is a technology company established in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in demand forecasting software tailored for the food industry. The company offers a data platform that connects consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands with real-time point-of-sale and inventory data from over 40 retailers and distributors. By leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence tools, Crisp provides actionable insights through interactive dashboards, enabling nearly 6,000 CPGs to optimize sales and supply chain operations. The platform's primary aim is to enhance efficiency within the food supply chain, helping retailers and suppliers manage inventory effectively while reducing waste.
Centivo
Venture Round in 2024
Centivo Corporation is a health insurance provider that specializes in offering innovative health plans for self-funded employers, employees, and clinicians. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Buffalo, Centivo serves as an alternative to traditional insurance carriers and third-party administrators. The company integrates technology, network management, claims processing, and customer support to effectively administer health benefits. Centivo emphasizes collaboration between employees and their primary care teams to coordinate healthcare needs, encouraging members to engage in high-value care through personalized matching tools and a user-friendly app. By focusing on controlling costs and improving navigation through the healthcare system, Centivo positions itself as a dedicated partner to employers, ensuring accountability and minimizing waste in healthcare spending.
Devoted Health, established in 2017 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. The company offers Medicare Advantage plans, along with personalized care through dedicated health guides, both in-person and virtually. Devoted Health aims to improve the health and well-being of older Americans by combining access to top local providers, virtual and in-home care through Devoted Medical, and advanced technology to deliver tailored healthcare experiences.
OpenGov
Acquisition in 2024
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.
Bending Spoons
Venture Round in 2024
Bending Spoons S.p.A., founded in 2013 and based in Milan, Italy, is a technology company specializing in the development of mobile applications. The company's product portfolio includes popular applications related to music, fitness, and video editing, such as Splice and Remini. With a team of over 300 employees from more than 35 countries, Bending Spoons focuses on creating user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing digital technology products that leverage advanced artificial intelligence and statistical models. Their applications have achieved significant popularity, collectively garnering over half a billion downloads and serving millions of users daily.
DSD Renewables
Corporate Round in 2023
DSD Renewables is a renewable energy solutions company that develops, constructs and operates renewable energy projects. DSD Renewables has capabilities that encompass development, structured financing, project acquisition, and long-term asset ownership. Through these multifaceted strengths, DSD expedites the implementation of renewable energy resources, generating substantial value for its commercial, industrial, and municipal customers and partners.
Wheels Up Partners
Post in 2023
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
Bending Spoons
Venture Round in 2023
Bending Spoons S.p.A., founded in 2013 and based in Milan, Italy, is a technology company specializing in the development of mobile applications. The company's product portfolio includes popular applications related to music, fitness, and video editing, such as Splice and Remini. With a team of over 300 employees from more than 35 countries, Bending Spoons focuses on creating user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing digital technology products that leverage advanced artificial intelligence and statistical models. Their applications have achieved significant popularity, collectively garnering over half a billion downloads and serving millions of users daily.
Amplify Education
Series C in 2023
Amplify Education, Inc. is a provider of digital curriculum and assessment products designed for educators and students in the United States. The company offers a range of assessment tools, including early literacy and math assessment software in both English and Spanish for grades K-6, as well as comprehensive assessment solutions aligned with Common Core standards for grades K-12. Amplify's innovative curriculum products encompass supplemental programs in English Language Arts, math, and science, aimed at engaging students in rigorous learning. Additionally, the company provides professional development services, advisory solutions, and resources to facilitate the transition to new educational standards. Amplify Education also develops interactive games that enhance learning in ELA and STEM subjects, fostering critical thinking and independent skills among students. Founded in 2000 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Amplify Education was formerly known as Wireless Generation, Inc., a name it adopted in 2013.
Axios HQ, established in 2022, is an independent company specializing in AI-driven communication software. It caters to a diverse client base, including large corporations and small businesses, providing tools for streamlined and effective communication. The platform offers features such as smart brevity guidance, collaborative editing, analytics, design customization, and integrations, aiming to enhance written communication efficiency.
Checkerspot
Series C in 2023
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in the development of sustainable performance materials derived from microalgae and biobased oils. The company focuses on innovating materials at a molecular level, utilizing its expertise in molecular foundry, chemistry, material science, and fabrication technology. Checkerspot aims to expand the range of molecular building blocks available for high-performance materials, particularly in industrial applications such as polyurethanes and textile finishes. Through its pioneering approach, Checkerspot contributes to the advancement of sustainable materials in various industries.
Growers Edge
Series B in 2023
Growers Edge, established in 2017 and based in Johnston, Iowa, specializes in developing data-driven financial technology solutions for the agricultural industry. The company's core business involves creating customized, risk, and crop management solutions for farmers, agricultural retailers, and agencies. Growers Edge achieves this by offering a software and analytics platform, cash flow lending for inputs and ag technologies, and innovative risk management solutions that leverage crop management plans. By utilizing data science, public and private datasets, and deep learning algorithms, Growers Edge empowers farmers to adopt new technologies, increase profitability, and bridge financial gaps in the agricultural sector.
HopDrive is a company that specializes in automating short-distance car moving services for auto dealers and rental car companies. It offers a comprehensive solution that includes non-disruptive delivery, instant vehicle moves, access to trusted drivers, and real-time tracking. By streamlining the shipping process, HopDrive enables auto dealers to enhance shipping efficiency and automate their workflows with full transparency. Its services are designed to meet the needs of the automotive industry, providing reliable and efficient solutions for managing vehicle logistics.
ChartHop
Venture Round in 2023
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
Nexus Circular
Acquisition in 2023
Nexus Circular is an advanced recycling company focused on converting landfill-bound plastics into high-quality, circular products. Utilizing innovative technology, the company diverts hard-to-recycle plastics, including both rigid and film materials, from landfills. By transforming these materials into ISCC Plus certified products, Nexus Circular supplies petrochemical companies with the necessary resources to produce virgin-quality plastics. This approach not only helps clients meet their sustainability goals but also contributes to reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.
Saltbox, Inc. is a company that specializes in co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering primarily to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Saltbox offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. The facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, creating an environment conducive to both operations and collaboration. Additionally, Saltbox fosters an entrepreneurial community, allowing its clients to efficiently manage storage, shipping, and business activities all within one location.
Carbyne is a provider of cloud-native, mission-critical contact center solutions aimed at enhancing emergency communication infrastructure. The company delivers a comprehensive platform that processes over 250 million data points annually, enabling emergency contact centers and select enterprises to securely connect with callers and devices without requiring a consumer app. Carbyne's technology facilitates reporting through encrypted video, voice, images, chat, and precise device-based location, allowing emergency call takers to analyze interactions in real-time. This capability enhances the efficiency and accuracy of emergency responses, ultimately contributing to life-saving outcomes. With a mission to improve collaboration among individuals, enterprises, and governments, Carbyne's solutions foster more transparent operations in public safety.
Motivo Consulting, Inc., operating as Motivo, is an online platform that facilitates connections between mental health therapists and clinical supervisors. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Motivo addresses the need for pre-licensed therapists to complete mandatory supervision hours required for licensure. The platform enables users to engage in secure video conferences, allowing therapists to access a broader range of supervisors, thereby overcoming limitations in available options. Additionally, Motivo offers resources such as peer consultations, webinars, and training, enhancing the professional development of its users. With the growth of telehealth services, Motivo has positioned itself as a leader in therapist telesupervision, ensuring that mental health professionals can find appropriate supervision in a convenient and accessible manner.
Axios Media
Acquisition in 2022
Axios is a media company dedicated to providing vital and trustworthy news and analysis across various sectors, including business, technology, politics, science, and media trends. It emphasizes original and well-narrated content delivered in a concise format designed for efficient consumption. The company aims to offer information that is worthy of its audience's time and trust, ensuring that each piece of content meets high standards of clarity and relevance. Axios also operates a unique mobile platform that enhances user engagement and shareability, making news more accessible. In addition to its reporting, Axios has established a reputation for nurturing emerging talent in political journalism, with many of its former reporters moving on to prominent positions at major media outlets.
Mucci Farms
Private Equity Round in 2022
Mucci Farms Ltd. is a second-generation company based in Kingsville, Canada, specializing in the growing, packing, and marketing of greenhouse vegetables. Founded in 1963, the company produces a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, and mushrooms, which are cultivated using hydroponic methods. This innovative approach replaces traditional soil with a growing medium, allowing plants to receive essential nutrients while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Mucci Farms is committed to providing chemical-free and healthy food products at a fair price, contributing to the well-being of consumers.
OpenGov
Venture Round in 2022
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.
Enlace Health
Series D in 2021
Enlace Health provides an end-to-end solution aimed at addressing infrastructure challenges within the healthcare system. The company connects payers, providers, and patients, supporting various healthcare delivery models. This includes facilitating retrospective programs and enabling risk for prospective programs. Enlace Health's platform simplifies the healthcare reimbursement process by analyzing available datasets to create bundled payments and related reports. This helps healthcare providers manage delivery costs and offer value-based care.
PadSplit, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable housing solutions through a house-sharing model. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences, offering individual rooms with shared common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. By focusing on the workforce, PadSplit aims to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals, allowing them to save money and potentially improve their quality of life. The platform fosters collaboration among residents, property owners, and communities, ensuring that the incentives are aligned to make affordable housing more accessible in the private market. Through its innovative approach, PadSplit empowers users to transform their living situations while promoting shared living arrangements.
Axios Media
Series D in 2021
Axios is a media company dedicated to providing vital and trustworthy news and analysis across various sectors, including business, technology, politics, science, and media trends. It emphasizes original and well-narrated content delivered in a concise format designed for efficient consumption. The company aims to offer information that is worthy of its audience's time and trust, ensuring that each piece of content meets high standards of clarity and relevance. Axios also operates a unique mobile platform that enhances user engagement and shareability, making news more accessible. In addition to its reporting, Axios has established a reputation for nurturing emerging talent in political journalism, with many of its former reporters moving on to prominent positions at major media outlets.
FaZe Clan
Venture Round in 2021
FaZe Clan Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, operates as an esports and entertainment company. Primarily known for its original content and highly engaged global fanbase of over 215 million across social platforms, FaZe Clan retails online apparel and accessories alongside its core business of competitive gaming tournaments, live streams, video blogs, lifestyle content, and branded partnerships.
RentCheck
Seed Round in 2021
RentCheck is a nationwide provider focused on enhancing transparency and security in the rental process for both landlords and residents. The company offers a software platform that standardizes move-in and move-out inspections, allowing residents to conduct self-guided inspections using their smartphones. This innovative approach enables landlords to efficiently track the condition of properties through time-stamped photos, facilitating preventative maintenance and streamlining the turnover process. RentCheck aims to save property managers time and resources while empowering residents to maximize the return of their security deposits, ultimately fostering a more transparent rental experience.
Clearcover
Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.
Skyword
Venture Round in 2021
Skyword is a content creation platform that enables marketing leaders and content creators to enhance their storytelling and engage audiences effectively. By offering a sustainable and scalable approach to original content, Skyword helps brands move away from ineffective marketing strategies. The platform simplifies the production, optimization, and promotion of content, fostering meaningful relationships between brands and their audiences. Skyword also connects clients with a vast community of freelance writers and videographers, along with an editorial team and program managers, to elevate content marketing efforts. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and New York City, Skyword also has a technology center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on automating processes such as talent recruitment, topical management, and editorial review, thereby enhancing the scalability and sustainability of content marketing initiatives.
Fyusion
Acquisition in 2021
Fyusion is a 3D computer vision and machine learning company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing a platform that enables the creation of immersive, interactive, photorealistic 3D images using smartphones or other cameras. These images can be viewed on various devices, including mobile, desktop, virtual reality, and augmented reality platforms. Fyusion's primary focus is on providing solutions for automotive and eCommerce sectors, allowing clients to automate car condition reporting and enhance their imaging capabilities at scale. Through its technology, Fyusion aims to make images not only visually appealing but also rich in functionality.
WithMe Health
Series B in 2020
WithMe Health, LLC is a medication guidance company founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. It offers a personalized medication guidance solution that tailors medication selection to individual needs, guiding members through their medication journey. By replacing traditional pharmacy benefit managers, WithMe Health provides an enhanced range of services that utilize modern technology and extensive datasets. The platform employs artificial intelligence to create customized medication experiences for employees and their families, focusing on proactive, adaptive, and engaging support. With an emphasis on optimizing health outcomes and value, WithMe Health aims to reduce costs for employers while aligning interests across the pharmaceutical value chain.
BrightFarms
Series E in 2020
BrightFarms Inc. is an indoor farming company that designs, builds, and operates greenhouse farms near supermarkets and grocery retailers across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Irvington, New York, the company specializes in producing a variety of fruits and vegetables, including baby leaf lettuces, salad greens, herbs, tomatoes, and basil. BrightFarms focuses on providing locally grown, pesticide-free, and non-GMO salads, produced in a controlled indoor environment. By operating hydroponic greenhouse farms within the communities it serves, BrightFarms aims to reduce the time, distance, and costs associated with the food supply chain while ensuring access to fresh, high-quality greens for consumers.
BrightFarms
Acquisition in 2020
BrightFarms Inc. is an indoor farming company that designs, builds, and operates greenhouse farms near supermarkets and grocery retailers across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Irvington, New York, the company specializes in producing a variety of fruits and vegetables, including baby leaf lettuces, salad greens, herbs, tomatoes, and basil. BrightFarms focuses on providing locally grown, pesticide-free, and non-GMO salads, produced in a controlled indoor environment. By operating hydroponic greenhouse farms within the communities it serves, BrightFarms aims to reduce the time, distance, and costs associated with the food supply chain while ensuring access to fresh, high-quality greens for consumers.
PadSplit, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable housing solutions through a house-sharing model. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences, offering individual rooms with shared common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. By focusing on the workforce, PadSplit aims to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals, allowing them to save money and potentially improve their quality of life. The platform fosters collaboration among residents, property owners, and communities, ensuring that the incentives are aligned to make affordable housing more accessible in the private market. Through its innovative approach, PadSplit empowers users to transform their living situations while promoting shared living arrangements.
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company allows users to broadcast a variety of content, including esports, video gaming, and creative shows, while facilitating real-time interaction through chat and sharing features. Caffeine's platform is designed to enhance viewer engagement with a social-driven recommendation system, making it easier to navigate and discover new content. The company partners with notable entities like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to provide a diverse range of interactive programming. Caffeine is committed to maintaining a safe environment, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism.
Growers Edge
Series B in 2020
Growers Edge, established in 2017 and based in Johnston, Iowa, specializes in developing data-driven financial technology solutions for the agricultural industry. The company's core business involves creating customized, risk, and crop management solutions for farmers, agricultural retailers, and agencies. Growers Edge achieves this by offering a software and analytics platform, cash flow lending for inputs and ag technologies, and innovative risk management solutions that leverage crop management plans. By utilizing data science, public and private datasets, and deep learning algorithms, Growers Edge empowers farmers to adopt new technologies, increase profitability, and bridge financial gaps in the agricultural sector.
Cognosos
Venture Round in 2020
Cognoso offers a cloud-based wireless platform that tracks assets in real-time across various industries such as automotive, logistics, and healthcare. Its system uses low-cost, battery-powered sensors operating across multiple spectrum segments simultaneously, supporting thousands of sensors both indoors and outdoors. This enables enterprises to enhance asset utilization and accelerate inventory movement through supply chains efficiently with minimal energy costs.
Iora Health
Series F in 2020
Iora Health, Inc. is a healthcare organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing primary care services across the United States. Founded in 2010, Iora Health focuses on redesigning primary care to eliminate barriers and enhance patient experience. Each patient is assigned a personal physician and a health coach, ensuring continuous support and communication through various channels, including email, text, and video, in addition to in-person visits. The company employs a team-based approach to care, which includes a doctor or nurse practitioner, a nurse, a behavioral health specialist, and a health coach, all supported by a proprietary technology platform that integrates population health management into the primary care workflow. Iora Health also offers educational programs, such as group visits, to help patients stay engaged with their health and achieve their wellness goals.
Enlace Health
Series C in 2020
Enlace Health provides an end-to-end solution aimed at addressing infrastructure challenges within the healthcare system. The company connects payers, providers, and patients, supporting various healthcare delivery models. This includes facilitating retrospective programs and enabling risk for prospective programs. Enlace Health's platform simplifies the healthcare reimbursement process by analyzing available datasets to create bundled payments and related reports. This helps healthcare providers manage delivery costs and offer value-based care.
Clearcover
Series C in 2020
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.
MeeteR
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MeeteR, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating an event management platform designed to enhance the event experience for brands and organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, MeeteR's platform enables users to streamline various aspects of event management, including ticket sales, event services, and the event approval process. The platform facilitates tasks such as collecting and managing ticket sales, processing payments, and integrating with customer relationship management and marketing software. By providing a customizable solution, MeeteR aims to help brands increase attendance, drive ticket sales, and effectively engage their audiences at events.
Carbon Lighthouse
Venture Round in 2019
Carbon Lighthouse, LLC is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in energy solutions for commercial real estate, educational, hospitality, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2010, Carbon Lighthouse focuses on decarbonizing the built environment through its Efficiency Production platform and CLUES® AI software, which help clients achieve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The company implements a range of measures, including optimizing HVAC systems, installing energy-saving equipment, and providing onsite solar energy solutions. It also offers consulting services for energy sourcing strategies and regulatory assessments. By serving building owners and property managers of various facilities—such as community centers, offices, and schools—Carbon Lighthouse has successfully delivered over $250 million in client value while eliminating more than 584,000 tons of carbon emissions. The company aims to enhance financial performance and support clients in meeting their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
PadSplit
Seed Round in 2019
PadSplit, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable housing solutions through a house-sharing model. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences, offering individual rooms with shared common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. By focusing on the workforce, PadSplit aims to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals, allowing them to save money and potentially improve their quality of life. The platform fosters collaboration among residents, property owners, and communities, ensuring that the incentives are aligned to make affordable housing more accessible in the private market. Through its innovative approach, PadSplit empowers users to transform their living situations while promoting shared living arrangements.
Farmcrowdy
Seed Round in 2019
Farmcrowdy is an agric-tech platform based in Nigeria that connects individuals with smallholder farmers through a crowdfunding model. The platform allows users to select farms they wish to support financially, using their contributions to cover various aspects of the farming process, such as securing land, engaging farmers, planting seeds, and insuring both farmers and their produce. Once the crops are harvested and sold, Farmcrowdy ensures that the farm sponsors receive a return on their investment. Throughout the farming cycle, sponsors can monitor the progress of their chosen projects through regular updates, including texts, photos, and videos, promoting transparency and engagement in agricultural activities. By facilitating this connection, Farmcrowdy aims to enhance food production and foster youth involvement in agriculture.
Commissiontrac
Seed Round in 2019
Commissiontrac is a developer of cloud-based revenue management software specifically designed for commercial real estate companies, particularly commercial brokerages. The platform serves to streamline back-office operations by managing workflows that encompass the entire commission process, from collecting transactional data to invoicing clients and processing cash receipts. By facilitating the tracking of deal pipelines and enabling timely payments of commissions to individual brokers, Commissiontrac enhances operational efficiency and provides greater visibility for brokers regarding their earnings. The software is suitable for both small and large brokerages, allowing them to optimize their accounting practices and improve overall business performance.
Clearcover
Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.
MoQuality
Seed Round in 2018
MoQuality Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company focuses on enhancing the application development process by providing tools that allow developer teams to create, run, and maintain tests efficiently. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios for mobile applications. This platform enables developers to conduct comprehensive end-to-end UI testing across various devices and operating systems, ensuring that applications are thoroughly vetted before reaching consumers. By streamlining the testing process, MoQuality aims to help developers deliver higher-quality apps and improve overall user experiences.
Powerspike
Angel Round in 2018
PowerSpike, Inc. is a marketing platform that links gaming influencers with brands to enhance brand visibility and stimulate sales within the gaming community. Founded in 2018 and based in Dover, Delaware, PowerSpike offers a suite of features designed to facilitate influencer marketing. Its platform includes tools for discovering and filtering millions of Twitch streamers, managing influencer relationships, and analyzing campaign performance through comprehensive analytics. With a network of over 27,000 influencers on Twitch and access to more than 200 million viewers monthly, PowerSpike provides an efficient solution for brands seeking to engage with the gaming audience. The company has partnered with notable brands, including EXPRESS, Intuit, and Schneider Electric, and is supported by Techstars and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rimidi Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on improving diabetes management for patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2011 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rimidi develops a cloud-based software solution called DIABETES+ME, which integrates patient-generated health data from connected devices with clinical data to identify gaps in diabetes care. This platform allows physicians to monitor patients remotely, providing insights that facilitate timely interventions and treatment adjustments. By promoting effective communication and data-driven decision-making, Rimidi aims to enhance the overall management of diabetes, addressing a critical issue in healthcare. The company was formerly known as Rimidi Diabetes, Inc. and rebranded in July 2018.
BrightFarms
Series D in 2018
BrightFarms Inc. is an indoor farming company that designs, builds, and operates greenhouse farms near supermarkets and grocery retailers across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Irvington, New York, the company specializes in producing a variety of fruits and vegetables, including baby leaf lettuces, salad greens, herbs, tomatoes, and basil. BrightFarms focuses on providing locally grown, pesticide-free, and non-GMO salads, produced in a controlled indoor environment. By operating hydroponic greenhouse farms within the communities it serves, BrightFarms aims to reduce the time, distance, and costs associated with the food supply chain while ensuring access to fresh, high-quality greens for consumers.
Skyword
Venture Round in 2018
Skyword is a content creation platform that enables marketing leaders and content creators to enhance their storytelling and engage audiences effectively. By offering a sustainable and scalable approach to original content, Skyword helps brands move away from ineffective marketing strategies. The platform simplifies the production, optimization, and promotion of content, fostering meaningful relationships between brands and their audiences. Skyword also connects clients with a vast community of freelance writers and videographers, along with an editorial team and program managers, to elevate content marketing efforts. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and New York City, Skyword also has a technology center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on automating processes such as talent recruitment, topical management, and editorial review, thereby enhancing the scalability and sustainability of content marketing initiatives.
Farmcrowdy
Seed Round in 2017
Farmcrowdy is an agric-tech platform based in Nigeria that connects individuals with smallholder farmers through a crowdfunding model. The platform allows users to select farms they wish to support financially, using their contributions to cover various aspects of the farming process, such as securing land, engaging farmers, planting seeds, and insuring both farmers and their produce. Once the crops are harvested and sold, Farmcrowdy ensures that the farm sponsors receive a return on their investment. Throughout the farming cycle, sponsors can monitor the progress of their chosen projects through regular updates, including texts, photos, and videos, promoting transparency and engagement in agricultural activities. By facilitating this connection, Farmcrowdy aims to enhance food production and foster youth involvement in agriculture.
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.
Vlipsy, Inc. is a company that operates a platform for sharing short, sound-enabled video clips, allowing users to search, watch, and create clips from a variety of sources, including movies, television shows, and internet memes. Founded in 2017 and based in Canton, Ohio, Vlipsy distinguishes itself by providing conversational video clips that can be easily integrated into online communication, similar to how GIFs are used for looping images. The platform offers users the ability to share personalized clips through a mobile application, enhancing digital conversations. Additionally, Vlipsy supports third-party integrations through its API, enabling seamless use in popular communication tools like Slack, Skype, and Telegram.
Cognoso offers a cloud-based wireless platform that tracks assets in real-time across various industries such as automotive, logistics, and healthcare. Its system uses low-cost, battery-powered sensors operating across multiple spectrum segments simultaneously, supporting thousands of sensors both indoors and outdoors. This enables enterprises to enhance asset utilization and accelerate inventory movement through supply chains efficiently with minimal energy costs.
Drizzle Labs
Seed Round in 2016
Drizzle Labs operates a micropayment and paid subscription platform designed to help bloggers and publishers monetize their premium content. Located in Los Angeles, California, the company allows users to pay for individual pieces of content, including text, videos, podcasts, images, and more. It provides tools for implementing paywalls, enabling content creators to charge for access to specific items, while also collecting valuable user information such as names, emails, and demographic data. Drizzle Labs enhances user engagement by recommending popular and relevant content, thus retaining visitors and encouraging repeat interaction. The company generates revenue through a platform fee based on the transactions completed on its site. Founded in February 2016 by Timur Zhiyentayev and Kelly Burke, Drizzle Labs aims to facilitate a seamless monetization process for creators in the digital content landscape.
Fitspot
Seed Round in 2016
Fitspot is the centralized hub for amenities, connecting properties and tenants to an ecosystem of on-site and digital wellness experiences.
Preesale
Seed Round in 2016
Preesale is a mobile-based ticket management application founded in 2015 and based in Liege, Belgium. It enables event organizers to efficiently sell tickets and access cash flows prior to their events, distinguishing it from traditional ticketing platforms. Preesale's application integrates seamlessly with Facebook, allowing users to create targeted ticket sales in under five minutes. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for organizers by providing tools to track sales analytics and communicate with attendees through SMS. Additionally, it offers a streamlined entry process, allowing ticket scanning via smartphones with free applications for both iPhone and Android. Preesale's mission is to improve visibility and accessibility to events, making it a valuable resource for event organizers seeking to optimize their ticketing processes.
Motiva AI
Seed Round in 2016
Motiva AI is a company that specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence for marketing, focusing on enhancing customer relationships and engagement. It offers an online marketing platform that optimizes promotional activities for brands through the use of advanced machine learning tools. The platform adapts campaign strategies organically based on customer behavior, allowing businesses to identify previously unknown customer groups and understand their motivations. Motiva AI aims to facilitate personalized customer experiences, whether in B2B or B2C contexts, by uncovering the audiences most receptive to marketing messages. The company combines expertise in artificial intelligence, analytics, and data mining with aesthetically pleasing design to create innovative solutions for modern marketers.
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.
Dynamic Signal
Series C in 2015
Dynamic Signal, established in 2010 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, specializes in employee communication and engagement. Its platform connects companies with their employees, facilitating the dissemination of timely, relevant content across various channels and devices. This enhances productivity, fosters employee engagement, and amplifies corporate messaging. Dynamic Signal serves hundreds of global enterprises, including 85 Fortune 500 companies, such as IBM, Salesforce, and Edelman.
Udacity, established in 2011, is a Mountain View, California-based online learning platform that specializes in providing industry-relevant skills training. It offers a range of nanodegree programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing, among others. Udacity's courses are designed to equip learners with the skills that employers value, and its credentials are endorsed by industry partners. The company aims to make education accessible and affordable, with a mission to help students worldwide secure the jobs they desire. Udacity has raised over $163 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and GV, and is valued at over $1 billion.
Experience
Acquisition in 2014
Experience is a technology company that focuses on enhancing fan engagement in the sports and entertainment sectors. Founded in December 2011 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Experience offers a range of products designed to improve the live event experience. These include an application that allows attendees to upgrade their seats and access VIP opportunities, as well as the Experience Pass, which provides fans with access to last-minute tickets. Additionally, the Experience Upgrade feature enables seat upgrades for enhanced experiences, while Experience Fluid Ticket allows fans to return tickets and purchase multiple tickets simultaneously. The Experience Memories product rewards loyal fans and encourages ongoing participation in events. Overall, Experience aims to streamline the ticketing process and elevate the enjoyment of live events.
Skyword
Venture Round in 2014
Skyword is a content creation platform that enables marketing leaders and content creators to enhance their storytelling and engage audiences effectively. By offering a sustainable and scalable approach to original content, Skyword helps brands move away from ineffective marketing strategies. The platform simplifies the production, optimization, and promotion of content, fostering meaningful relationships between brands and their audiences. Skyword also connects clients with a vast community of freelance writers and videographers, along with an editorial team and program managers, to elevate content marketing efforts. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and New York City, Skyword also has a technology center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on automating processes such as talent recruitment, topical management, and editorial review, thereby enhancing the scalability and sustainability of content marketing initiatives.
Wanderful Media
Venture Round in 2014
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.
Scoutmob, Inc. is an Atlanta-based online retailer specializing in uniquely crafted goods from over 1,000 independent makers across the United States, offering more than 10,000 products. Founded in 2010, the company provides a diverse array of items, including clothing, footwear, accessories, home décor, kitchenware, and gifts. Scoutmob's primary business channels include its own ecommerce site, a wholesale program, and partnerships with retailers. The company has developed a proprietary marketing and distribution platform to effectively promote its curated selection, targeting consumers seeking authentic and distinctive handcrafted products. Its offerings encompass popular categories such as small-batch food items, art, and jewelry, allowing Scoutmob to connect individuals with the creativity of local artisans while simplifying the shopping experience in a manner distinct from larger marketplaces.
Autotrader.com
Acquisition in 2014
AutoTrader.com is to be your ultimate online solution for buying and selling new, certified and used cars. There site is designed to give you more control of the buying process and make finding a vehicle easier than ever before.
Visto
Venture Round in 2013
Visto is a technology company focused on enhancing transparency, interoperability, and accountability in digital advertising. Its Visto Enterprise Advertising Hub serves as a vendor-agnostic platform that consolidates the entire ad tech stack into a single, user-friendly interface. This platform enables brands, media companies, and agencies to manage execution partners effectively, optimize advertising spend, measure performance, and leverage analytics to improve operational efficiencies and return on investment. Additionally, Visto's solutions facilitate the unification of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, allowing users to control audience reach and frequency while coordinating messaging across various media channels. Through its offerings, Visto aims to provide clarity and control in data-driven advertising.
Wanderful Media
Venture Round in 2013
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.
Skyword
Funding Round in 2013
Skyword is a content creation platform that enables marketing leaders and content creators to enhance their storytelling and engage audiences effectively. By offering a sustainable and scalable approach to original content, Skyword helps brands move away from ineffective marketing strategies. The platform simplifies the production, optimization, and promotion of content, fostering meaningful relationships between brands and their audiences. Skyword also connects clients with a vast community of freelance writers and videographers, along with an editorial team and program managers, to elevate content marketing efforts. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and New York City, Skyword also has a technology center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on automating processes such as talent recruitment, topical management, and editorial review, thereby enhancing the scalability and sustainability of content marketing initiatives.
Wanderful Media
Venture Round in 2012
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with a development and operations office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing shopping applications and mobile networks that engage consumers. Its primary products include Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales and receive cash back from local retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a platform for browsing shopping catalogs and purchasing products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media operates the Wanderful Mobile Network, which utilizes location and historical data to effectively target audiences for retail advertising, and the Wanderful Regional Network, which offers extensive reach for media companies. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and now operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.
Dynamic Signal
Series B in 2012
Dynamic Signal, established in 2010 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, specializes in employee communication and engagement. Its platform connects companies with their employees, facilitating the dissemination of timely, relevant content across various channels and devices. This enhances productivity, fosters employee engagement, and amplifies corporate messaging. Dynamic Signal serves hundreds of global enterprises, including 85 Fortune 500 companies, such as IBM, Salesforce, and Edelman.
iHigh
Venture Round in 2012
iHigh is a youth digital television platform and online network providing free web-based tools and live video streaming capabilities. iHigh is a Kentucky- based youth digital television platform and online network. It is led by chairman and CEO Jim Host, the company provides free Web-based tools and live video streaming capabilities that enable organizations local high schools, youth groups, as well as national organizations such as USA Swimming, USA Wrestling, and the National Junior College Athletic Association to connect to their audiences by broadcasting live content to PCs, smartphones, tablets, and any other Internet-connected device. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
Scoutmob
Venture Round in 2012
Scoutmob, Inc. is an Atlanta-based online retailer specializing in uniquely crafted goods from over 1,000 independent makers across the United States, offering more than 10,000 products. Founded in 2010, the company provides a diverse array of items, including clothing, footwear, accessories, home décor, kitchenware, and gifts. Scoutmob's primary business channels include its own ecommerce site, a wholesale program, and partnerships with retailers. The company has developed a proprietary marketing and distribution platform to effectively promote its curated selection, targeting consumers seeking authentic and distinctive handcrafted products. Its offerings encompass popular categories such as small-batch food items, art, and jewelry, allowing Scoutmob to connect individuals with the creativity of local artisans while simplifying the shopping experience in a manner distinct from larger marketplaces.
Skyword
Venture Round in 2012
Skyword is a content creation platform that enables marketing leaders and content creators to enhance their storytelling and engage audiences effectively. By offering a sustainable and scalable approach to original content, Skyword helps brands move away from ineffective marketing strategies. The platform simplifies the production, optimization, and promotion of content, fostering meaningful relationships between brands and their audiences. Skyword also connects clients with a vast community of freelance writers and videographers, along with an editorial team and program managers, to elevate content marketing efforts. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and New York City, Skyword also has a technology center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on automating processes such as talent recruitment, topical management, and editorial review, thereby enhancing the scalability and sustainability of content marketing initiatives.
InSite Wireless Group
Venture Round in 2011
InSite Wireless Group is a telecommunications infrastructure provider that specializes in supporting wireless carriers. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the company comprises three operating entities: InSite Wireless, LLC, which focuses on distributed antenna infrastructure solutions; InSite Connect, LLC, which offers backhaul services; and InSite Towers, LLC, which develops and manages telecommunications towers and sites. InSite Wireless Group operates across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, enabling carriers to effectively manage the growing demands of voice and data traffic. The company addresses coverage and capacity challenges in various environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for users.
Dynamic Signal
Series A in 2011
Dynamic Signal, established in 2010 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, specializes in employee communication and engagement. Its platform connects companies with their employees, facilitating the dissemination of timely, relevant content across various channels and devices. This enhances productivity, fosters employee engagement, and amplifies corporate messaging. Dynamic Signal serves hundreds of global enterprises, including 85 Fortune 500 companies, such as IBM, Salesforce, and Edelman.
Adify operates as a Digital Out of Home (DOOH) platform, specializing in facilitating video advertisements on ride-share vehicles. The platform employs geo-targeting to ensure that advertisers can effectively reach their desired audience. Adify provides a proprietary dashboard that offers real-time access to campaign metrics, enhancing the management of advertising efforts. With a distinctive one-minute deployment model, advertisers can launch global campaigns swiftly. Additionally, Adify offers technology and back-office services for companies looking to establish their own online ad networks, allowing publishers to negotiate ad rates and selectively choose advertisers. The company has a diverse client base that includes notable names such as The Guardian and Forbes.com.
Click Tactics
Series A in 2000
Click Tactics, Inc. is an Internet-based direct marketing services provider. They help small to medium-sized businesses increase their business potential by providing marketing assistance and data management. Click Tactics' goal is to partner with large corporations who have smaller businesses as customers.
FirstLook
Series B in 2000
FirstLook.com and its affiliates, provide advertisers with an efficient, performance-based way to reach an audience of targeted consumers.
PointServe
Series C in 2000
PointServe’s vision is to create a new, highly profitable marketplace for services on the Internet. Their patented online scheduling technology will enable businesses who could not efficiently use the Internet before to offer their services over the Internet and optimize delivery of those services. To the consumer, PointServe will enable greater ease-of-use in finding a provider and scheduling an appointment. To the provider, PointServe will mean increased revenue, customer loyalty and company growth.
Rysher Entertainment
Acquisition in 1993
Rysher Entertainment is a film and television production and distribution company that specializes in managing a diverse library of motion pictures and television programming series. The company is known for its role in producing and distributing content across various platforms, contributing to the entertainment industry with a rich catalog of programming. Through its extensive library, Rysher Entertainment continues to play a significant part in the production and distribution of both classic and contemporary film and television content.
Palm Beach Daily News
Acquisition in 1969
Palm Beach Daily News is a newspaper publishing company based in Palm Beach, Florida, with a history dating back to 1897. Acquired by Cox Enterprises in 1969, it is located at 400 Royal Palm Way Suite 100. The publication focuses on local and regional news, covering areas such as government, society, fashion, business, and arts and entertainment. It provides daily updates, with a biweekly publication schedule on Thursdays and Sundays from the first Sunday in May to the first Sunday in October. The newspaper serves as an essential source of information for the Palm Beach community, addressing a wide range of topics including lifestyle, travel, food, and current affairs.
Manheim
Acquisition in 1968
Manheim, Inc. is the world's largest automobile auction company, specializing in wholesale vehicle auction services for automotive dealerships, banks, car rental agencies, and auto manufacturers. As a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim facilitates the physical sale of automobiles and offers a suite of services including financing, title work, transportation, recovery, auto body repair, and dealership management systems. The company also provides online tools that connect wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers, enhancing the auction process. Additionally, Manheim offers services such as floor planning, logistics, assurance, and reconditioning, making it a comprehensive solution for the automotive industry.