Palo Alto Venture Partners

Exactuals is a SaaS-based platform that assists enterprises in paying non-employees. The platform registers its clients' data, calculates payments based on preferences, aggregates payment data, and distributes deposit payments to non-employees. It features identity vault, automated workflow, aggregated payments, real-time transparency, centralized identity management, direct deposit, and tax centers. It offers its services to firms in the music and film industries. Exactuals was launched in 2011 by Mike Hurst and is based in California.

Demandforce, Inc. offers marketing automation and reputation management solutions tailored for various service industries, including dental, medical, automotive, optometry, and veterinary sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of communication solutions such as appointment reminders, reputation management, targeted email marketing, online scheduling, and referral programs. Its flagship product, Demandforce D3, connects clients to over 18 million end consumers through email communications and text messaging. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving over 80% year-over-year growth for 18 consecutive quarters. Demandforce operates as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc., and is driven by a management team with extensive experience in delivering web-based applications that enhance business operations and customer retention.

Bright View Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of microstructure-based optical films tailored for the global display industry. The company employs patented technologies to create advanced optical film products that enhance performance in various display types, including Plasma, LCD, Rear Projection, Front Projection, and OLED. Additionally, Bright View's engineered optics devices are applicable in other areas such as lighting and LiDAR, allowing clients to achieve improved brightness, efficiency, and uniformity in their display applications. Through its innovative approach, Bright View Technologies aims to meet the evolving needs of the display market.

Ethertronics designs and manufactures high performance, embedded antennas for a wide range of wireless devices. They have been chosen by major OEMs and ODMs around the world to support a broad array of applications including cellular, UMTS, WiFi, WIMAX, Bluetooth, GPS, Digital Video Broadcast and others. Their patented Isolated Magnetic Dipoleâ„¢ (IMD) technology provides these manufacturers with optimized antenna size and performance, while exceeding safety emission requirements.

AGIS Network, Inc. specializes in providing technology-driven resources for the aging and disability communities. Founded in 1998 and based in San Ramon, California, the company develops online systems that facilitate access to home and community-based services, caregiving information, and government resources for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. AGIS connects families, service providers, employers, and government agencies, offering a range of services that include a consumer-focused website, eForms for agency applications, and various modules for electronic submissions and resource searches. The company also provides educational resources and seminars for employees and brokers to enhance eldercare programs. AGIS aims to empower users by delivering essential information and tools to navigate the complexities of eldercare and long-term care options effectively.

DVDPlay develops and manufactures automated and remotely managed DVD rental kiosks. The company's kiosks use software that enables pricing, promotions, inventory management, advertising, and movie trailer insertions, as well as the capture and measurement of retail business metrics. It offers its movie rental kiosks at grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. As of December 8, 2009, DVDPlay, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NCR Corp.

Aspectrics is a cleantech analyzer for biofuels. It develops and manufactures online and remotely deployable industrial monitoring instruments. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and supplying of encoded photometric infrared spectroscopy analyzers which are used in various applications, including biodiesel, bioethanol, edible oils, ambient air monitoring, stack gas analysis, food and beverages, and specialty gases. It manufactures a range of infrared and near-infrared spectrometers for at-line as well as online process-related applications. Its products are based on a patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-IR) and Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy technology. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Pleasanton, California.

Nextance, Inc. is an enterprise software provider that focuses on helping companies manage and optimize their B2B relationships. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in proposal and contract management software, which enhances the standardization, visibility, and control of critical relationship-defining documents. Its offerings include tools for sales and sales operations, procurement agreements, and contract management, along with features such as automatic notifications, contract status tracking, and reviews. Additionally, Nextance provides a range of services including business impact assessments, process consulting, data migration, implementation, training, and ongoing technical support. As of 2007, Nextance operates as a subsidiary of Versata Inc.