Walnut Ventures

Walnut Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on investing in seed and early-stage companies, primarily within the information technology sector. The firm is particularly interested in areas such as home entertainment software, data processing, online services, and internet marketing. It typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million in companies located in the New England region and aims to take an active role by seeking a board seat in its portfolio companies. Established in 1997, Walnut Ventures comprises a network of experienced entrepreneurs and investors who are dedicated to helping talented entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses in rapidly growing markets. The firm offers not only financial investment but also support in refining business plans, enhancing management teams, developing financing strategies, and facilitating strategic partnerships.

Jim Andrew

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Jaia Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Jaia Robotics specializes in the development of microsized autonomous and subsurface marine vehicles intended to revolutionize aquatic data collection. The company offers a multi-sensor configurable technology that is user-friendly and requires minimal training, significantly enhancing the efficiency and affordability of data collection compared to conventional crewed or uncrewed systems. By providing comprehensive data collection services, Jaia Robotics enables clients to access valuable aquatic data with improved ease and effectiveness.

Lenoss Medical

Venture Round in 2021
Lenoss Medical engages in providing solutions that support the natural osseous healing process.

AltrixBio

Seed Round in 2021
Altrixbio, Inc., produces LuCI™, a surgery pill that reproduces the effect of gastric bypass surgery in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Statera

Seed Round in 2020
Statera is a company that offers an application aimed at enhancing transparency and predictability in clinical compensation models. Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, MA, Statera provides a user-friendly platform that features easy-to-understand visuals and organizational tools designed for both clinicians and healthcare institutions. This application enables the design of compensation models that can improve healthcare delivery. Additionally, Statera offers consulting services to assist institutions in redesigning their compensation models to align with strategic priorities and organizational culture. The software also facilitates timely insights into compensation equity, helping clinicians and healthcare providers monitor performance and salary information while minimizing errors associated with manual calculations. Ultimately, Statera's mission is to enable clinicians to focus more on delivering quality patient care.

Quantivly

Seed Round in 2020
Quantivly, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the field of radiology. Established in 2019 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, Quantivly has developed a software platform focused on MRI and radiology information management. This platform is designed to manage and analyze MRI imaging workflows by processing, cleaning, and harmonizing scanner data. By creating a queryable, vendor-neutral repository of operational knowledge, Quantivly empowers radiology departments and imaging centers to make informed, data-driven decisions. In doing so, it aims to facilitate new research opportunities and improve the overall patient experience.

Metrobi

Seed Round in 2020
Metrobi Inc. is a company specializing in pre-scheduled delivery services designed for business-to-business transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Metrobi utilizes a mobile platform that incorporates artificial intelligence to optimize local deliveries for businesses. The company's technology enables efficient routing and pairing of deliveries, allowing for bulk product pickups from stores or warehouses and subsequent delivery to various destinations. This innovative approach increases driver productivity by 23% and reduces mileage by up to 50%. By facilitating a shared delivery service and providing an on-demand fleet, Metrobi aims to lower delivery costs for businesses while ensuring fair compensation for drivers.

Viv

Seed Round in 2020
Manufacturer of modern earth-friendly period care products based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company's products are biodegradable corn and bamboo fiber-based pad that is antibacterial, allergy-free, BPA-free, non-toxic, pollution-free, breathable, comfortable and super absorbent, helping women to use eco-friendly menstrual products.

Worthright

Seed Round in 2020
Worthright is a financial service company that helps seniors and their families find financial confidence and freedom in retirement. The company focuses on using existing life insurance to fund retirement costs and care needs. They do that by delivering intelligent technology that makes evaluating, servicing and selling a policy seamless - resulting in a powerful grasp of what options are available to a family to pay for and live a full life.

Tally Street

Seed Round in 2020
Tally Street, Inc. develops and operates a smart software for improving cash flow using accounting data to help small and midsize businesses. It offers Tally Street to uncover the customer stories and insights trapped in the accounting system; know the valuable and profitable customers, what products drive repeat business, and who presents the most risk; and optimize sales funnel and make money. The company’s software is also used to track customer and net revenue retention rates, lifetime value, and other customer insights; provide business owners and CEOs with the results and trends they need to make decisions; and identify payment risks, prioritize collections efforts, and forecast incoming cash flow. Tally Street, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Squadle

Series A in 2020
Squadle, Inc. designs and develops a digital reporting software. The company develops digital logbooks and analytics and unlocks data from traditional logbooks and makes it accessible through a cloud-based analytics dashboard. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Cobu

Seed Round in 2020
Cobu Inc, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a real estate technology company that focuses on enhancing the apartment living experience through its Cobu app. This platform enables residents to engage with their community by facilitating connections, sharing experiences, and attending exclusive events. Cobu aims to improve building economics for apartment owners by fostering resident satisfaction, retention, and referrals. The company employs in-person events, digital engagement, and data analytics to create a vibrant community atmosphere, helping residents feel a sense of belonging in their living spaces while also providing local business discounts and saving experience details for easy access.

Quantivly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Quantivly, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the field of radiology. Established in 2019 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, Quantivly has developed a software platform focused on MRI and radiology information management. This platform is designed to manage and analyze MRI imaging workflows by processing, cleaning, and harmonizing scanner data. By creating a queryable, vendor-neutral repository of operational knowledge, Quantivly empowers radiology departments and imaging centers to make informed, data-driven decisions. In doing so, it aims to facilitate new research opportunities and improve the overall patient experience.

LifePod Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
LifePod Solutions, Inc. is a company that has developed a proactive voice platform designed to assist older adults and chronically ill patients in aging in place. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, LifePod's technology enhances the functionality of smart speakers by enabling two-way voice interactions. This platform allows caregivers and healthcare providers to check in on individuals, set reminders, and facilitate access to various online services, thereby promoting engagement and connectivity. Founded in 2017, LifePod Solutions aims to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term care costs by collaborating with organizations that support at-risk populations. The team consists of experts in virtual assistant technology, speech recognition, and Internet of Things sensors, all focused on providing effective solutions for those with special needs.

Meenta

Venture Round in 2020
Meenta, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the process of gene sequencing for scientists. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows researchers to easily find, book, and send samples to various host sites equipped with sequencing instruments. By facilitating quick access to scientific equipment, Meenta simplifies the life sciences outsourcing market, enabling both researchers and service providers to connect efficiently. The platform is particularly beneficial for research scientists looking for timely and convenient access to advanced technologies in their work.

Flux Marine

Seed Round in 2020
Flux Marine specializes in developing electric marine propulsion systems designed to enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. The company focuses on creating electric boat motors that utilize solid-state components to achieve zero emissions, thereby reducing pollution in marine environments. By prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Flux Marine's motors not only enhance transport capabilities but also significantly lower noise and air pollution. Additionally, these propulsion systems are virtually maintenance-free, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and promoting cleaner practices within the marine industry.

WEVO

Seed Round in 2020
Wevo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a marketing technology platform designed to enhance digital experiences prior to their launch. Founded in 2016, Wevo utilizes artificial intelligence and crowdsourced insights to help digital marketers optimize website conversion rates. The platform identifies reasons why visitors may not be converting, compares potential page performances, and provides actionable recommendations to improve conversion outcomes. By analyzing webpages before they go live, Wevo enables businesses to make data-driven decisions that can lead to more effective online strategies.

MD Ally

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MD Ally, Inc. is a telemedicine platform focused on enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) through innovative triage solutions. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company aims to bridge non-emergency care gaps by integrating telemedicine into emergency dispatch processes. This allows EMS personnel to effectively triage patients with non-life-threatening conditions, directing them to virtual medical and behavioral healthcare professionals, as well as follow-up care and social services. MD Ally's platform is designed collaboratively by EMS and emergency room practitioners, making it user-friendly for public safety entities. By providing this technology, MD Ally seeks to improve patient outcomes, reduce response times, and optimize the use of emergency resources, ultimately contributing to better overall healthcare delivery.

Concentric

Venture Round in 2020
Concentric Inc. specializes in agent-based simulation technology, providing an augmented intelligence platform that allows organizations to integrate data and tools into a unified framework. This platform is designed for scenario testing and forecasting, enabling businesses to explore potential outcomes of their go-to-market strategies in real time. By addressing various "what-if" questions, Concentric helps companies derive actionable insights, ultimately enhancing the return on investment of their analytics programs. The company offers a range of services, including licensing, consulting, support, and development, and serves both domestic and international clients. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Concentric has established a strategic alliance with Phoenix Strategic Advisors to further enhance its service offerings.

Premama

Venture Round in 2019
Premama is a company that specializes in prenatal nutrition, offering a doctor-recommended daily multivitamin in a convenient powder form. This product is designed to be easily mixed into cold beverages, yogurt, or smoothies, making it accessible for expectant women. Premama's formulations include essential nutrients such as DHA, folic acid, and B6, which are specifically aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and alleviating symptoms of morning sickness. The supplements are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, addressing common concerns such as iron-induced constipation. Premama's Complete formula is available at Target, while its Essentials and Plus varieties can be found on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, and in specialty vitamin and health food stores.

Zemcar

Seed Round in 2019
Zemcar Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that has developed an application designed for car riding services aimed at families. Launched in 2015, its platform allows users to create a network of trusted local drivers, conduct interviews with potential drivers, and arrange backup drivers for last-minute cancellations. Zemcar supports both one-time and recurring ride scheduling and provides parents with the ability to monitor their child's ride through live video feeds. The application enhances safety by enabling users to send video, audio, and text instructions to drivers and supervisors, ensuring a secure and reliable transportation experience for children.

Savran Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Savran Technologies Inc., a biotech company, designs and manufactures a technology to isolate ultra-rare cells from blood. It offers micro-fluidic cell detection platform for isolation of fetal trophoblasts for cancer diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts.

AdStash

Seed Round in 2019
AdStash is a digital signage platform that utilizes programmatic advertising to generate a new revenue stream for businesses. Its services are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes easily generate new streams of income. The company specializes in developing tools to empower businesses to generate extra income and provide exceptional value to their visitors and customers. AdStash device and app help customers transform their digital screens into revenue-generating content and ad delivery systems.

HomeBinder

Seed Round in 2019
HomeBinder, Inc. specializes in home management software designed for homeowners, particularly recent home buyers. The company's digital platform offers a range of features, including maintenance reminders, project planning assistance, appliance recall alerts, and the ability to store important documents related to home ownership. HomeBinder also facilitates the sale process by generating detailed reports and providing ongoing property-specific support. By partnering with professionals such as inspectors and agents, the platform ensures that homeowners can maintain accurate records and receive timely updates about their properties. Founded in 2012, HomeBinder is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and aims to simplify home management while enhancing the overall experience of home ownership.

Alice's Table

Seed Round in 2019
Alice's Table LLC is a company based in Brookline, Massachusetts, founded in 2015, that focuses on empowering women through creative skill-building events. It hosts gatherings in restaurants, bars, and clubs in the Greater Boston area, providing a unique twist on traditional social outings. The events include activities such as flower arranging and gourmet charcuterie board creation, aimed at enhancing both personal and social experiences. In addition to in-person events, Alice's Table offers virtual options, making it accessible for those who prefer online participation. The company also delivers artful floral arrangements to homes and businesses, enriching the lives of its customers with beautiful gifts and experiences.

Voatz

Series A in 2019
Voatz, Inc. is a mobile voting platform that enables citizens to participate in elections using their smartphones. Founded in 2014 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, Voatz employs advanced security measures, including smart biometrics and real-time ID verification, alongside an open-source blockchain system to ensure secure and reliable voting. The platform addresses common concerns associated with internet-based voting, such as security, auditability, and voter anonymity, by providing an irrefutable record of votes. Additionally, Voatz generates real-time voter-verified paper ballots for record-keeping, facilitating a streamlined voting process. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach, having participated in the Techstars Boston and MassChallenge Boston programs in 2017.

Realplay

Seed Round in 2019
Realplay, Inc. operates a platform that captures and delivers comprehensive video footage of every swing, pitch, and catch made by players in baseball and softball. Targeting the high school and college baseball communities, Realplay provides an affordable video service that allows players, coaches, and scouts to monitor performance and progress throughout the season. The platform features a personalized player page that documents a player's entire career, enhancing opportunities for advancement in the sport. Utilizing a combination of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, the system automatically edits game footage and uploads it to individual profiles. Founded in 2019 and based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, Realplay aims to help players share their highlights and preserve memories while facilitating their growth and visibility in the sports community.

Groupize

Venture Round in 2019
Groupize, Inc. develops technology solutions designed to assist hotel chains and properties in managing online group requests and bookings. The company offers a customized white label site that enables planners to search for and book group accommodations while accessing real-time pricing and inventory. Its services include a lead management application, a lead distribution portal, and a planner relationship management system to streamline group lead processing. Additionally, Groupize provides an automated booking solution, a group management page for organizers, and social tools to facilitate communication and planning among group members. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston, Groupize has formed partnerships with major hotel chains to enhance their online group revenue capabilities.

AceUp

Angel Round in 2019
AceUp specializes in personalized executive and professional coaching aimed at developing the skills and confidence of leaders and employees. Through a technology-driven framework, it offers tailored coaching solutions that address the unique needs of individuals at various levels within an organization. By combining one-on-one and team coaching with AI-powered microlearning and performance analytics, AceUp helps companies build high-performing teams, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of continuous development. Its approach provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to cultivate critical business and interpersonal skills, ultimately leading to stronger leadership, increased employee satisfaction, and improved team morale.

RockStep

Venture Round in 2019
RockStep Solutions, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Maine, focused on modernizing information management in laboratory settings. Founded in 2014, the company offers its flagship product, Climb, a cloud-based application that enhances collaboration among animal caretakers, laboratory technicians, and researchers. Climb addresses operational inefficiencies and data management challenges in drug discovery by providing features such as job and sample tracking, customizable workflows, scheduling, and inventory management. The platform is designed to be accessible on mobile devices, thereby facilitating seamless communication and improving productivity within tier-1 pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, and academic institutions.

CleanFiber

Venture Round in 2019
CleanFiber, LLC develops cellulose insulation materials for attics, walls, and floors of residential and commercial new construction and retrofit applications. CleanFiber, LLC was formerly known as UltraCell Insulation, LLC and changed its name to CleanFiber, LLC in September 2018. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Blasdell, New York with additional office in Buffalo, New York.

iQuartic

Venture Round in 2018
iQuartic, Inc. specializes in developing cloud platforms aimed at data networking and mining within the healthcare sector. The company's technology facilitates essential functions such as EHR and claims auditing, quality benchmarking, population health management, disease management, risk profiling, and revenue optimization. Key offerings include the iQ EHR Network, which integrates disparate EMR systems across various facilities; iQ EHR Auditing, which utilizes advanced analytics to identify inconsistencies in EHR data; and iQ ACO Software, designed for accountable care organizations to analyze networks and patient data comprehensively. Additional products encompass predictive modeling tools like the EHR Data Auditor, which focuses on HIV patient reporting; the Diabetes Management Scorecard; and the COPD Population Profiler, among others. These tools aim to enhance chronic disease management, predict hospital readmissions, and improve clinician profiling. Founded in 2012, iQuartic is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Unruly Splats

Angel Round in 2018
Unruly Splats manufactures Stompable, super-durable, programmable floor tiles with built-in lights & sounds.

Squadle

Series A in 2018
Squadle, Inc. designs and develops a digital reporting software. The company develops digital logbooks and analytics and unlocks data from traditional logbooks and makes it accessible through a cloud-based analytics dashboard. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Splitwise

Venture Round in 2018
Splitwise, Inc. offers a web-based platform and mobile application designed to help users manage and share expenses with others, such as roommates, friends, and family. Launched in 2011 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the platform allows users to organize shared costs related to rent, bills, travel, and various transactions in a centralized location. Each user can track who owes what and receive monthly reminders about outstanding debts. Additionally, Splitwise provides tools for addressing fairness concerns through its fairness calculators, which utilize crowdsourced data to offer neutral advice on shared financial situations. This functionality simplifies the process of managing shared expenses, ensuring transparency and accountability among users.

LeaseQ

Venture Round in 2018
LeaseQ, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate equipment leasing and financing by connecting businesses, equipment dealers, and leasing companies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, LeaseQ provides a SaaS solution that simplifies the process of selling and financing equipment. The platform allows businesses seeking equipment financing to browse finance options, compare plans and rates, and initiate the financing process in a matter of minutes. Additionally, it empowers equipment dealers to manage the sales process, including financing, while engaging with customers directly in their dealerships. LeaseQ also supports leasing companies by enabling them to create various risk tiers with flexible lease pricing and manage the lease application and closing processes online. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, facilitating the leasing and financing of equipment such as medical devices, construction tools, and office machinery. As of April 2019, LeaseQ operates as a subsidiary of TimePayment Corporation.

TendoNova

Series A in 2018
TendoNova is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in developing tools for minimally invasive orthopedic procedures that can be performed under ultrasound guidance in the physicians. It provides clinicians with modalities that are customizable to the individual patients. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Poly6 Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Poly6 Technologies, Inc. offers digital manufacturing solutions to the biotechnology, aerospace, and electronics industry. The company manufactures its products through 3D printing technology. The company develops several stimuli-responsive materials systems that help hardware, software and materials to get integrated into established production processes. Poly6 Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of September 30, 2019, Poly6 Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of WP CPP Holdings, LLC.

QuadWrangle

Venture Round in 2018
QuadWrangle, Inc. provides a mobile application for alumni engagement. The company’s application understands database, social media, and other content that a schools publishes; and delivers content and alumni insights, including what are they reading, sharing, and funding, as well as their career and school interests. Its application also delivers a personal feed for each of the alumni; and facilitates alumni networking at events and everywhere in between. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of November 20, 2019, QuadWrangle, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC.

TireTutor

Seed Round in 2018
TireTutor, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect consumers with local and independent tire dealers. Founded in 2018 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform offers transparent tire pricing and unbiased recommendations, facilitating comparison shopping for customers seeking the best deals on tires. TireTutor enhances the purchasing experience by helping consumers save time and money. Additionally, it supports tire dealers in optimizing their supply chains and improving their online visibility, ultimately enabling them to increase sales. Through its services, TireTutor aims to simplify the tire buying process while benefiting both consumers and dealers.

Tone

Seed Round in 2018
SaveMySales, Inc. operates a managed SMS marketing platform that focuses on eCommerce and customer service. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a human SMS marketing solution that helps businesses acquire subscribers, send messages, and engage with shoppers through text messaging. By offering comprehensive messaging services, SaveMySales aims to enhance customer communication and streamline marketing efforts for its clients.

Knoq

Venture Round in 2018
Knoq, formerly known as Polis, is a technology company that focuses on facilitating conversations between neighbors. It provides a platform that recruits, trains, and guides local representatives, referred to as Knoqers, to engage with residents in their communities about various products and services aimed at improving their lives. The company's technology includes a canvassing application that streamlines door-to-door sales and lead generation, enabling efficient data collection and route management. Knoq's platform has been utilized by several notable brands, including Google Fiber and Inspire Energy. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving a 500% increase year-over-year and plans to expand its workforce by hiring over 200 new employees. Knoq is supported by various venture capital firms, including Haystack VC and Initialized.

SQZ Biotech

Venture Round in 2017
SQZ Biotechnologies Company is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative cell therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. Its primary product candidate, SQZ-PBMC-HPV, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials as both a standalone treatment and in combination with other immuno-oncology agents for HPV16+ advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The company utilizes its proprietary CellSqueeze technology to deliver various materials into patient cells, aiming to engineer the immune system for both activation and suppression. Additionally, SQZ Biotech is advancing multiple platforms, including SQZ Activating Antigen Carriers and SQZ Tolerizing Antigen Carriers, to address diverse clinical challenges. Established in 2013, the company is dedicated to transforming cell therapies through internal research and strategic partnerships.

YayPay

Venture Round in 2017
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

Healthjump

Venture Round in 2017
Healthjump is a data management platform that aggregates and normalizes health data from various systems, providing a single source of truth for healthcare providers and technology companies. Its solution offers tools that enable access to clinical and financial data, as well as patient-reported information, facilitating real-time communication with referring providers and patients. By ensuring that data is trustworthy, transportable, and accessible, Healthjump allows organizations to make informed decisions based on the information they collect daily. The platform can be integrated quickly, allowing users to implement its services in days rather than months.

CIMCON Lighting

Venture Round in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, Inc. specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management solutions for various types of street lights, including traditional, LED, and solar. The company's systems enable utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers to monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures effectively. Its offerings include LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, the iSLC-3100 wireless lighting controller, and the NearSky platform, which facilitates the integration of smart city applications such as air quality monitoring and public safety enhancements. CIMCON's technologies have been implemented in over 50 cities across 16 countries, contributing to decreased energy consumption and maintenance costs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including outdoor lighting manufacturers, contractors, and government entities, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, CIMCON Lighting aims to improve urban living by leveraging existing streetlight infrastructure as a foundation for connected smart city solutions.

Chiefofstaff.com

Series A in 2017
Chiefofstaff.com LLC develops and operates a cloud based strategic plan management platform. It offers Chiefofstaff.com, a platform that allows users to measure, monitor, and manage the implementation of strategic plans in organizations. The company is based in Hartford, Connecticut. It has additional offices in New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Brussels, Belgium; and Oslo, Norway.

Openrounds

Seed Round in 2017
OpenRounds, Inc. operates a members-only website that facilitates golf privileges and tee time arrangements for vetted club members at private clubs, both locally and while traveling. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the platform enhances the country club experience by allowing members to access a searchable database of affiliated private golf courses. Clubs maintain control over their settings, ensuring adherence to their existing practices and policies. The platform features tools for booking accommodations, displaying course reviews and photos, and tracking member activity, aimed at increasing club utilization and enhancing member engagement. OpenRounds was developed based on input from PGA Professionals, ensuring it meets the needs of private clubs of various sizes and reputations. Members must register through their home clubs to gain access to the platform.

NextShift Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
NextShift Robotics Inc. designs and develops material handling systems for normal warehouse and manufacturing floor conditions. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

HigherMe

Venture Round in 2017
HigherMe Inc. is a recruiting platform based in Brighton, Massachusetts, designed to assist retail and service employers in finding, screening, and hiring employees more efficiently. Established in 2014, the platform utilizes data and 30-second videos to highlight candidates' personalities, attitudes, and interpersonal skills, enhancing the recruitment process. HigherMe's features include a searchable candidate database, digitized onboarding paperwork, automated recruitment processes, and customizable assessments. Additionally, the platform facilitates application tracking and provides insights through reporting tools, making it a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking to streamline their hiring practices.

HigherMe

Pre Seed Round in 2017
HigherMe Inc. is a recruiting platform based in Brighton, Massachusetts, designed to assist retail and service employers in finding, screening, and hiring employees more efficiently. Established in 2014, the platform utilizes data and 30-second videos to highlight candidates' personalities, attitudes, and interpersonal skills, enhancing the recruitment process. HigherMe's features include a searchable candidate database, digitized onboarding paperwork, automated recruitment processes, and customizable assessments. Additionally, the platform facilitates application tracking and provides insights through reporting tools, making it a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking to streamline their hiring practices.

Testive

Venture Round in 2017
Testive, Inc. is an educational technology company that offers an online platform for students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina, Testive combines personalized coaching with technology to create effective test preparation programs. The platform utilizes adaptive algorithms to assess students' strengths and weaknesses, providing tailored learning experiences that enhance their preparation journey. Over 30,000 students and teachers have utilized Testive's innovative approach, which was developed at MIT to expedite the learning feedback cycle. By integrating personalized tutoring with technological tools, Testive aims to deliver accessible and affordable test preparation solutions.

Gain Life

Venture Round in 2017
Gain Life is a company that specializes in behavior change solutions, primarily serving health plans, employers, and disability carriers. Established from the Harvard University Innovation Lab, it combines the expertise of behavioral scientists and technologists to create software aimed at addressing the leading causes of claims costs in the workers' compensation and disability markets. Gain Life's digital health coaching platform provides personalized therapeutic coaching programs that utilize data to predict consumer choices and deliver tailored experiences. This approach facilitates streamlined communication and automated interventions for injured, ill, or disabled employees, helping them return to work more efficiently. Through its innovative solutions, Gain Life empowers health coaches to influence user behavior and support individuals in reaching their health objectives.

Directive Communication Systems

Venture Round in 2017
Directive Communication Systems, Inc. offers a web-based platform and mobile application designed to simplify estate administration and management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides services that assist attorneys and personal representatives in organizing and managing a decedent's diverse portfolio of personal accounts. These accounts encompass areas such as finance, travel, shopping, and utilities. The platform streamlines the complex logistics involved in estate planning by allowing users to easily document and communicate final wishes regarding account management, including options for deletion, transference, and memorialization. By utilizing Directive Communication Systems, individuals and their loved ones gain peace of mind during a challenging time, while estate planners can enhance their services and reduce the anxiety associated with managing an estate. Overall, the company aims to provide a modern solution to the complexities of estate administration, ensuring that all accounts are accounted for and reducing the risk of identity theft.

BigTinCan

Series B in 2016
Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) helps sales and service teams increase win rates and customer satisfaction. The company’s mobile, AI-powered sales enablement automation platform features the industry’s premier user experience that empowers reps to more effectively engage with customers and prospects and encourages team-wide adoption. Leading brands including AT&T, ThermoFisher, Merck, ANZ Bank and others rely on Bigtincan to enhance sales productivity at every customer interaction. With global sales and marketing headquartered in Boston, Bigtincan also has offices across EMEA, Australia and Asia.

Concrete Sensors

Venture Round in 2016
Concrete Sensors is a manufacturer of wireless sensors that provide real-time data on concrete curing processes, enabling general contractors to make informed decisions. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in embedded sensors that analyze concrete as it cures, reporting critical metrics such as strength, temperature, and relative humidity. Utilizing established methods and a comprehensive library of concrete mixes, the sensors offer mobile access to data, allowing users to monitor whether the curing conditions are suitable, determine the optimal time to remove forms, and assess when to proceed with subsequent work. This technology aids in ensuring the integrity and quality of concrete structures, streamlining construction operations.

LoopPay

Venture Round in 2016
LoopPay, Inc. is a mobile wallet platform that allows consumers to make payments and store various types of cards on their smartphones. The company's offerings include the LoopPay application for storing payment, loyalty, and gift cards, as well as devices such as the LoopPay Fob and ChargeCase, which enable mobile credit card transactions at retail locations. Utilizing patented Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology, LoopPay allows users to make secure payments at over 10 million locations in the United States by turning existing magnetic stripe readers into contactless payment terminals, without incurring costs for merchants. The LoopPay app provides a convenient and secure way for users to manage all their cards, ensuring data protection with password and PIN security. Founded in 2006 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, LoopPay was previously known as ACT Merchant Services and became a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America in 2015.

Streamroot

Seed Round in 2015
Streamroot, Inc. develops peer-to-peer video streaming technology for content delivery networks. Its solution is used for live streaming of sporting events, concerts, video conferences, enterprise streams, Web radio, and video-on-demand; and enables users to integrate, monitor, analyze, and manage videos. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of September 6, 2019, Streamroot, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc..

Respiratory Motion

Venture Round in 2015
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

Mavrck

Venture Round in 2015
Apifia develops an influencer activation platform for Facebook. It offers Mavrck, an influencer activation platform that measures how well friends engage with users’ posts on Facebook; taps into the power of influential women and moms on Facebook who control the everyday spending in the household; and provides data to enhance user’s market research, email marketing, and advertising efforts. Chris Worfel, Lyle Stevens, and Sean Naegeli founded it on February 1, 2012. Its headquarters is in Boston in Massachusetts.

doDOC

Seed Round in 2015
doDOC Corp. operates a cloud-based writing platform that enhances document preparation and compliance processes for various users, including academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and environmental consultants. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, the platform facilitates the drafting of scientific articles, reports, essays, and theses, allowing users to format documents with a single click. It supports real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to simultaneously work on the same document while maintaining strict control over permissions and an audit trail for accountability. The platform also simplifies the importation of existing documents, automatic citation management, and the inclusion of images and tables. By streamlining the writing and management experience, doDOC significantly accelerates report generation and improves overall productivity, making it suitable for a range of organizations from startups to large enterprises.

KnipBio

Series A in 2015
KnipBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, established in 2013. It focuses on developing sustainable and responsible feed solutions for the aquaculture industry, primarily through its innovative product, KnipBio Meal (KBM). This product serves as a protein-rich replacement for traditional fishmeal, combining the benefits of high-quality protein and carotenoids in a single, effective formulation. KnipBio employs naturally occurring microbe strains that convert abundant and low-cost feedstocks, such as ethanol and methanol, into nutritious single-cell protein. By addressing the challenges of animal nutrition, KnipBio aims to provide livestock owners with affordable and efficient feed alternatives, contributing to the evolution of sustainable aquaculture practices.

Parabase Genomics

Series B in 2014
Parabase Genomics is a privately held molecular diagnostics company focused on changing the way newborns and children with genetic disorders are diagnosed and treated. The Company’s NewbornDx™ test is designed to guide the differential diagnosis of common symptomology found in neonates. It allows a physician to utilize one test to provide an accurate molecular profile on 500+ newborn related genes using dried blood spots within 10 days. Physicians no longer need to depend on severe phenotypes to nominate a single gene test for a given disorder.

Playrific

Series A in 2014
Playrific assets have been acquired by 18moons, inc. since January 2017. Playrific Mobile Apps are the fastest, most cost-effective way for brands to reach and engage with youth consumers. Kids love our interactive, entertaining, educational apps, and continue exploring them for weeks and months – far longer than average. Brands such as Toys “R” Us, SeaWorld Kids & Bean Sprouts & 48 others depend on us for mobile strategies and apps that extend and deepen their engagement with young brand fans. Our COPPA-compliant publishing platform provides usage-based insight that uniquely helps brands identify, understand and serve consumer preferences.

ViralGains

Seed Round in 2014
ViralGains, Inc. operates a video marketing platform aimed at enhancing the advertising experience for brands and consumers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, the company focuses on enabling advertising agencies and brands to connect with their target audiences through engaging video content. By integrating videos into various online environments such as blogs, social games, and social news, ViralGains facilitates two-way conversations between brands and consumers. This approach allows marketers to gather insights into consumer preferences and sentiments, ultimately helping them tailor their messaging to generate awareness, motivate intent, and influence purchase decisions. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enhancing the overall effectiveness of marketing strategies.

Cortex

Seed Round in 2014
Cortex is a SaaS AI that enables marketing executives at leading brands to uncover what drives the performance of their visuals. In 2020 brands will spend 1.1 Trillion dollars on visual content, and most of it will fail for the exact same reason. Brands are using outdated methods such as focus groups and A/B testing to understand their audience. Cortex solves the biggest problem facing brands today. For marketing strategists at leading brands, Cortex provides market research and visual intelligence using AI and machine learning.

Senscio

Seed Round in 2014
Senscio Systems, Inc. specializes in developing health management solutions that facilitate information and support for both consumers and clinicians. The company focuses on personal healthcare management and intelligence management for the U.S. government. Its offerings include Ibis, an interactive care management system that assists patients in adhering to their daily care plans and managing chronic illnesses, and Kiwi, a sensor-equipped pair of slippers designed to monitor gait and stance for fall risk assessment. Additionally, Senscio has developed Warbler, a device that learns individual movement patterns related to daily activities. The company also creates custom decision support applications for government and corporate sectors. Founded in 2009 and based in Boxborough, Massachusetts, Senscio Systems aims to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative digital therapeutics and data-driven insights.

Listenwise

Venture Round in 2013
Listenwise is a subscription-based e-learning platform that focuses on enhancing literacy and learning through engaging audio content. The company curates a selection of podcasts and public radio stories, transforming them into rigorous academic materials that support diverse classroom instruction. By integrating authentic voices and non-fiction narratives into the educational experience, Listenwise helps students develop essential listening skills while connecting their learning to real-world contexts. This approach not only advances literacy but also provides differentiated instruction tailored to meet the needs of various learners.

Pixability

Series B in 2013
Pixability, Inc. is a video advertising software company that specializes in optimizing campaigns across YouTube and Connected TV. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and London, Pixability offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed to enhance video marketing efforts. Its software includes tools for campaign creation, benchmarking, testing, and optimization, as well as features for channel management and insights into placements, keywords, and competitive dynamics. The company's PixabilityONE platform is specifically designed for running campaigns across various video advertising destinations, while BrandTrack allows marketers to measure brand performance on YouTube. Pixability serves a diverse clientele, including media buyers, agencies, in-house brand teams, and strategic marketers, leveraging data science to improve the effectiveness of complex advertising campaigns.

Promoboxx

Seed Round in 2012
Promoboxx is a software platform for brands to engage their independent retailers with brand-compliant digital marketing, driving better business outcomes by reaching the right consumers via the trusted channel of brands’ local retailers. With Promoboxx, channel managers and brand marketers can easily organize and engage their retailer networks; build, manage, and optionally fund organic and paid digital campaigns through their local retailers; then report and assess the business outcomes and KPIs. Over 85 leading brands including The North Face, New Balance, and Chevrolet have used Promoboxx to deliver more than 3 million campaigns across over 27,000 retailers.

BrandYourself

Series A in 2012
BrandYourself is a company that specializes in online reputation management, offering both DIY tools and customized services to improve individuals' and businesses' online presence. The platform helps users address unwanted content, such as negative search results, while promoting positive information that can enhance their careers. Launched in 2012, BrandYourself was the first to provide a DIY reputation management tool that guides users in monitoring and improving their online image. The company employs a team of content creators, web developers, social media managers, and brand strategists to deliver tailored reputation management services. BrandYourself has received over $6 million in venture capital from notable investors and has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, including being named a top entrepreneurial company by Entrepreneur Magazine and receiving acclaim from Business News Daily. The company gained additional visibility through its appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, where it declined a significant investment offer.

Akili Interactive

Series A in 2012
Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. is a digital medicine company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that develops innovative platform technology to enhance cognitive abilities through video game-like experiences. Incorporated in 2011, the company focuses on creating clinically validated cognitive therapeutics, assessments, and diagnostics that can be prescribed and monitored by physicians remotely. Akili's cognitive engine supports multiple clinical game versions designed for patient engagement and remote data capture. Its proprietary adaptive mechanics allow the software to personalize to each patient's ability level automatically, without requiring clinician input. This approach aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional medical treatments, making advanced cognitive therapies accessible to patients regardless of their location.

InCrowd

Series A in 2012
InCrowd is a provider of a market research platform used to provide the required research insight. The company's platform provides life sciences companies with real time feedback from healthcare professionals. Using InCrowd's mobile platform client's can access pre-screened doctors and medical professionals across all therapeutic areas. Its on-demand market research platform is breaking the chain of wait-for-it data, allowing healthcare researchers and marketers to know now.

ezCater

Seed Round in 2011
ezCater, Inc. is an online catering marketplace established in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in providing catering solutions for a variety of clients, ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. ezCater connects businesses with local caterers and restaurants, allowing users to efficiently order food for meetings and events. Its platform offers features like ezManage, a catering management tool, and ezOrdering, which enables restaurants to accept online catering orders directly through their own websites. Users can easily search for caterers based on location, food type, budget, and other preferences, streamlining the process of finding and selecting catering services.

Pixability

Angel Round in 2011
Pixability, Inc. is a video advertising software company that specializes in optimizing campaigns across YouTube and Connected TV. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and London, Pixability offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed to enhance video marketing efforts. Its software includes tools for campaign creation, benchmarking, testing, and optimization, as well as features for channel management and insights into placements, keywords, and competitive dynamics. The company's PixabilityONE platform is specifically designed for running campaigns across various video advertising destinations, while BrandTrack allows marketers to measure brand performance on YouTube. Pixability serves a diverse clientele, including media buyers, agencies, in-house brand teams, and strategic marketers, leveraging data science to improve the effectiveness of complex advertising campaigns.

Copiun

Series A in 2010
Copiun offers a PC backup and User Data Management solution designed to simplify data protection for mid to large enterprises. By focusing on automation and security, Copiun minimizes the burden on end users and IT administrators while significantly reducing costs. The company's approach allows for nearly zero IT intervention, making the solution accessible and efficient. Additionally, Copiun provides mobile collaboration services with end-to-end data governance, enabling secure document sharing on mobile devices. This comprehensive service helps corporations regain control of their distributed data across laptops, desktops, and remote offices, enhancing overall data management and security.

Incentive Targeting

Series A in 2010
Incentive Targeting partners with retail chains to provide a targeted marketing service to manufacturers of grocery and consumer products. Using its service, manufacturers market directly to individual shoppers across our entire retail network—based on each person's detailed purchase history. Promotions are delivered via any available distribution channels, such as email, direct mail, or register tape.

ROAM Data

Series A in 2008
ROAM Data specializes in providing a comprehensive development platform for mobile commerce, addressing the challenges faced by direct selling organizations and merchant service providers. The company enables mobile merchants and direct sellers to access payment capabilities and other essential commerce functionalities through their mobile devices. By offering a single platform that allows for the creation and updating of secure applications across various major mobile devices, ROAM simplifies the technical complexities associated with mobile commerce. Its services facilitate the provisioning and support of direct sales forces of any size. The company's unique approach combines powerful business applications with secure payment processing, ensuring that end users can effectively conduct transactions across different mobile phones.

SOFTRAX

Venture Round in 2000
Softrax provides enterprise revenue management and billing software solutions that fundamentally change the way companies manage, analyze, report, and forecast their revenue. SOFTRAX products work alongside your existing infrastructure to automate the entire revenue cycle, from revenue recognition, reporting and forecasting, through complex billing and contract renewals.
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