OCA Ventures

OCA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, established in 1999. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, targeting companies with significant growth potential. OCA Ventures primarily invests in technology and highly-scalable services businesses, with a strong preference for sectors such as software, fintech, healthcare technology, and education. The firm is currently deploying capital from its fourth fund, investing predominantly in companies located in the United States and Canada.

Michelle Cao

Associate

Jim Dugan

CEO, Co-Founder and Founding Managing Partner

Peter Ianello

Chairman and Co-Founder

David Kokonas

Senior Associate

Bob Saunders

General Partner

Dana Sun

Senior Associate

Taylor Whittaker

Associate

David Zyer

Partner

Past deals in Illinois

Crafty

Series A in 2022
Crafty, LLC is a food and drink company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in enhancing workplace environments through the management of snacks, beverages, and event programming. Founded in 2015, Crafty offers a diverse range of products, including coffee, tea, beer, wine, spirits, perishables, and pantry supplies, catering to the needs of in-office, remote, and hybrid teams. The company provides services that encompass kitchen and pantry management, catering, and event planning, aimed at creating enjoyable workplace experiences. Crafty's platform centralizes the management of food and beverage services, ensuring that organizations can efficiently oversee their workplace refreshment needs and elevate employee satisfaction through well-organized events and tastings.

Prisidio

Seed Round in 2021
Prisidio is a life organizer that allows you to securely store, organize, manage, and share key documents and information with your family and trusted advisors. With Prisidio, it’s easy to keep your affairs in order and yourself prepared for whatever may happen in life.

The Mom Project

Series C in 2021
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

ML Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of advanced investment solutions designed to empower investors with a noncustodial platform. The company's platform provides curated systematic crypto trading strategies at investor's fingertips, complemented by robust risk management and reporting tools that bridge the gap between institutional investors and exclusive alpha opportunities in digital asset markets, thereby enabling crypto investors to access frequency-based trading capabilities to generate steady and consistent returns.

PreFlight

Seed Round in 2021
PreFlight HQ, founded in 2018 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, specializes in software testing and quality assurance services. The company offers a range of testing solutions, including system structural, behavioral, and automated testing. PreFlight's platform enables businesses to enhance the quality of their IT solutions by automating the testing process directly in the browser. Users can record their tests as if conducting manual testing, and subsequently repeat these tests automatically, either on-demand or according to a schedule, without requiring any technical expertise. This approach streamlines the testing process, allowing organizations to create greater value through improved software quality.

Prisidio

Seed Round in 2021
Prisidio is a life organizer that allows you to securely store, organize, manage, and share key documents and information with your family and trusted advisors. With Prisidio, it’s easy to keep your affairs in order and yourself prepared for whatever may happen in life.

Ocient

Series B in 2021
Ocient Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in analytical software solutions designed for managing large-scale databases. The company focuses on developing a near-real-time database and data analytics platform capable of handling petabyte- to exabyte-scale data sets. Established by a team with a notable history in the software industry, Ocient benefits from a highly skilled engineering team composed of computer scientists from prestigious universities and organizations. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance data analysis capabilities for its clients.

Clearstep

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Clearstep Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2018. It operates an integrated AI care navigation platform designed to assist patients in finding the appropriate level of care based on their symptoms, insurance, and location. The platform not only facilitates symptom checking but also aids in care routing, enabling healthcare institutions to effectively manage patient appointments. By providing users with options for both in-person and virtual care, Clearstep enhances access to healthcare while offering insights into potential health issues and available resources for treatment. Additionally, it supports healthcare providers with tools for visualizing patient populations, thereby improving disease management and overall healthcare delivery.

The Mom Project

Series B in 2020
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

Ocient

Series B in 2020
Ocient Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in analytical software solutions designed for managing large-scale databases. The company focuses on developing a near-real-time database and data analytics platform capable of handling petabyte- to exabyte-scale data sets. Established by a team with a notable history in the software industry, Ocient benefits from a highly skilled engineering team composed of computer scientists from prestigious universities and organizations. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance data analysis capabilities for its clients.

Livly

Venture Round in 2020
Livly, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in property management solutions for commercial and multi-family real estate owners and operators. Founded in 2017, Livly provides a platform that enhances digital experiences for residents while generating new revenue streams for property owners. The software streamlines the rental process by facilitating both physical and digital transactions, offering user-friendly tools and analytics aimed at improving resident satisfaction. Livly's approach focuses on incorporating branded touches that help residents feel at home, while addressing the daily challenges faced by property managers and tenants alike.

SpotHero

Series D in 2019
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Impossible Objects

Series B in 2019
Impossible Objects is a developer of advanced 3D printing technology that produces objects using sheets of kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. The company employs a proprietary composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process that integrates high-performance polymers, such as nylon and polyether ether ketone, with long-fiber carbon and fiberglass sheets. This innovative approach allows for the creation of complex parts at production speeds and volumes, making it suitable for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Impossible Objects aims to meet the growing demand for durable and lightweight components in various applications.

Snapsheet

Series E in 2019
Snapsheet is a leader in virtual appraisals and cloud-native claims management software, focusing on transforming the end-to-end claims process through digitization and intelligent automation. The company's software facilitates various stages of claims management, including electronic intake of first notice of loss (FNOL), data investigation, technology-assisted investigation, claims assessment, and digital payment processing for settlements. By offering unmatched technology and processes, Snapsheet enhances customer experience and promotes organizational agility. It has established itself as an industry innovator, deploying one of the fastest digital auto insurance claims processes in the United States. Serving over 100 clients, including major insurance carriers and insurtech firms, Snapsheet is recognized as a trusted partner in claims innovation.

AMOpportunities

Series A in 2019
AMOpportunities, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that connects international medical students and graduates with clinical experiences in the United States. Established in 2013, it offers short-term training programs, including clinical rotations and research internships, across over 200 clinical sites in more than 70 medical specialties and subspecialties. The company facilitates the application process for these clinical experiences and provides essential support services, such as visa and housing assistance. By enabling participants to engage with U.S. physicians and medical institutions, AMOpportunities helps enhance their medical knowledge and practical skills through discussions, case studies, and various projects.

The Mom Project

Series A in 2018
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Regroup

Series B in 2018
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

The Mom Project

Seed Round in 2018
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

HealthiPASS

Series A in 2017
HealthiPASS is a company focused on enhancing the patient revenue cycle by streamlining the payment process in healthcare settings. Its innovative software solution simplifies patient check-in and facilitates the collection of payments, including co-pays and prior balances, at the time of service. The platform is compatible with over 850 payers and 90 practice management systems, making it adaptable and efficient for various healthcare providers. By promoting price transparency and automating payment processes, HealthiPASS has helped many providers achieve high patient net collection rates, reduce payment denials significantly, and lower operational costs. This patient-centric approach not only improves the overall patient experience but also builds trust between patients and healthcare providers.

AMOpportunities

Seed Round in 2017
AMOpportunities, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that connects international medical students and graduates with clinical experiences in the United States. Established in 2013, it offers short-term training programs, including clinical rotations and research internships, across over 200 clinical sites in more than 70 medical specialties and subspecialties. The company facilitates the application process for these clinical experiences and provides essential support services, such as visa and housing assistance. By enabling participants to engage with U.S. physicians and medical institutions, AMOpportunities helps enhance their medical knowledge and practical skills through discussions, case studies, and various projects.

Impossible Objects

Series A in 2017
Impossible Objects is a developer of advanced 3D printing technology that produces objects using sheets of kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. The company employs a proprietary composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process that integrates high-performance polymers, such as nylon and polyether ether ketone, with long-fiber carbon and fiberglass sheets. This innovative approach allows for the creation of complex parts at production speeds and volumes, making it suitable for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Impossible Objects aims to meet the growing demand for durable and lightweight components in various applications.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Regroup

Series A in 2017
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

AddStructure

Seed Round in 2017
AddStructure offer a white-labeled natural language understanding (NLU) platform that Retailers and Brands can use to enable conversational commerce channels. Each day, millions of consumers interact with AddStructure's products: Signal Search, Path, and Scaffold. Applications of their technology range from review summarization (distilling thousands of reviews of a product into digestible pros and cons) to a complete conversational commerce system (chatting with an intelligent digital assistant to find and purchase products).

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. offers an enterprise process automation platform that helps organizations manage risk and compliance more effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate's platform enables users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. It focuses on various areas such as regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance, catering to industries including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and energy. By streamlining disorganized processes, LogicGate enhances transparency and collaboration within organizations, allowing them to quickly adapt to changes and manage critical risks without relying heavily on external consultants. The platform centralizes data and automates workflows, ensuring that users have immediate access to essential information, which aids in effective decision-making and compliance oversight.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is a career management platform designed to assist job seekers and employers by providing access to extensive compensation and career path data. The platform collects and analyzes crowdsourced information to offer insights into various career trajectories, salaries, and job satisfaction. This enables professionals and students to understand fair pay and make informed decisions about their career growth. By personalizing insights based on individual backgrounds and providing longitudinal data, TransparentCareer allows users to visualize the potential impacts of their career choices over time, distinguishing it from other offerings in the market.

Riviter

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Riviter, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in visual search technology that leverages image recognition to connect products in images with items in retailers' inventories. The company's innovative visual search algorithm helps brands anticipate consumer demand by analyzing social images and videos, enabling more effective online shopping experiences. By addressing issues such as stockouts and irrelevant product suggestions, Riviter’s tools allow retailers to enhance their offerings and drive sales, ultimately increasing revenue by aligning product recommendations with customer preferences.

Regroup

Seed Round in 2016
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

HealthiPASS

Seed Round in 2015
HealthiPASS is a company focused on enhancing the patient revenue cycle by streamlining the payment process in healthcare settings. Its innovative software solution simplifies patient check-in and facilitates the collection of payments, including co-pays and prior balances, at the time of service. The platform is compatible with over 850 payers and 90 practice management systems, making it adaptable and efficient for various healthcare providers. By promoting price transparency and automating payment processes, HealthiPASS has helped many providers achieve high patient net collection rates, reduce payment denials significantly, and lower operational costs. This patient-centric approach not only improves the overall patient experience but also builds trust between patients and healthcare providers.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Whittl

Series A in 2015
Whittl allows consumers to compare prices for local services such as child care, guitar classes, housekeeping, dog grooming, and others. Whittl (formerly MyServista) empowers consumers to share and compare prices for 100s of local services. For the first time, people can compare prices for services just as easily as they can for airline tickets and TVs.

Options Away

Series A in 2015
Options Away, LLC is an online travel agency based in Chicago, Illinois, that provides customers with the ability to hold flights for days or weeks while they finalize their travel arrangements. Founded in 2011, the company employs innovative concepts from the financial options markets to enhance the travel booking process, offering a unique level of flexibility. Options Away allows consumers to secure a flight option at a lower cost, which can inspire travel and facilitate decision-making. The company has obtained multiple patents related to airline options, enabling partner airlines to offer flight holds as a separate, lower-cost item compared to traditional reservations. Additionally, Options Away collaborates with online travel agencies, travel technology providers, and travel planning websites to integrate its pricing and options management system, thereby adding value to the travel planning experience.

Persio

Series A in 2015
Persio Inc. operates a multi-channel marketing and decision-making platform designed specifically for retail marketers. The platform enables users to build customer profiles, execute campaigns, and synchronize data while offering solutions for identity resolution, shopping behavior analysis, and demographic insights. Persio facilitates campaign automation through content management, audience segmentation, and analytics, allowing marketers to manage both online and offline campaigns effectively. By integrating clients' existing data sources and technology solutions into a unified interface, Persio empowers marketers to create personalized, data-driven campaigns across various channels, including web, email, SMS, and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Persio was previously known as Iris Mobile Corporation and is now a subsidiary of Clutch Holdings, LLC.

Impossible Objects

Seed Round in 2014
Impossible Objects is a developer of advanced 3D printing technology that produces objects using sheets of kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. The company employs a proprietary composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process that integrates high-performance polymers, such as nylon and polyether ether ketone, with long-fiber carbon and fiberglass sheets. This innovative approach allows for the creation of complex parts at production speeds and volumes, making it suitable for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Impossible Objects aims to meet the growing demand for durable and lightweight components in various applications.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Pangea Money Transfer

Venture Round in 2014
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

OpenMarkets

Series A in 2014
OpenMarkets LLC is a collaborative marketplace specializing in capital medical equipment, founded in 2010 and located in Skokie, Illinois. The company negotiates for a range of clinical capital items, including anesthesia machines and imaging equipment, as well as commoditized products like laptops, furniture, and televisions. OpenMarkets provides a software-as-a-service platform that enhances budgeting and planning for healthcare providers, improving visibility into supply chain needs and vendor relationships. Additionally, the company offers outsourced sourcing services and aggregates hospital demand to create volume savings opportunities. OpenMarkets generates revenue through subscription fees for its software platform and transaction fees based on savings achieved for its clients.

Persio

Series A in 2013
Persio Inc. operates a multi-channel marketing and decision-making platform designed specifically for retail marketers. The platform enables users to build customer profiles, execute campaigns, and synchronize data while offering solutions for identity resolution, shopping behavior analysis, and demographic insights. Persio facilitates campaign automation through content management, audience segmentation, and analytics, allowing marketers to manage both online and offline campaigns effectively. By integrating clients' existing data sources and technology solutions into a unified interface, Persio empowers marketers to create personalized, data-driven campaigns across various channels, including web, email, SMS, and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Persio was previously known as Iris Mobile Corporation and is now a subsidiary of Clutch Holdings, LLC.

Whittl

Venture Round in 2013
Whittl allows consumers to compare prices for local services such as child care, guitar classes, housekeeping, dog grooming, and others. Whittl (formerly MyServista) empowers consumers to share and compare prices for 100s of local services. For the first time, people can compare prices for services just as easily as they can for airline tickets and TVs.

Pangea Money Transfer

Seed Round in 2013
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

OpenMarkets

Series A in 2013
OpenMarkets LLC is a collaborative marketplace specializing in capital medical equipment, founded in 2010 and located in Skokie, Illinois. The company negotiates for a range of clinical capital items, including anesthesia machines and imaging equipment, as well as commoditized products like laptops, furniture, and televisions. OpenMarkets provides a software-as-a-service platform that enhances budgeting and planning for healthcare providers, improving visibility into supply chain needs and vendor relationships. Additionally, the company offers outsourced sourcing services and aggregates hospital demand to create volume savings opportunities. OpenMarkets generates revenue through subscription fees for its software platform and transaction fees based on savings achieved for its clients.

SpotHero

Venture Round in 2012
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Cartavi

Series A in 2012
Cartavi is a cloud-based document-sharing solution tailored for real estate professionals. Founded in 2009 by Glenn Shimkus and Paul Koziarz, the company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. Its platform enables users to securely manage and share documents throughout the various stages of a real estate transaction, accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally, Cartavi offers a mobile app for both Apple and Android devices, enhancing convenience for users in the field.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is an online platform designed to assist residents and small businesses in reducing their electricity costs by facilitating easy access to various energy suppliers. It enables users to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices while also providing options for renewable energy. Currently operational in Illinois and Texas, Power2Switch plans to expand into additional deregulated states soon. The platform streamlines the switching process, significantly reducing the time required from weeks to just hours, and simplifies contract completion for suppliers through an automated online system. Additionally, Power2Switch offers analytics to enhance supplier pricing efficiency, making it a valuable resource for consumers seeking better energy deals.
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FeeFighters

Seed Round in 2011
FeeFighters operates an online marketplace that simplifies the selection of credit card processing services for business owners. By allowing merchants to compare and choose from multiple bids in a reverse auction format, FeeFighters enables users to secure the best deals, often resulting in savings of approximately 40 percent on processing fees. Additionally, the company offers free tools, including a credit card processing calculator, to assist businesses in making informed financial decisions. This approach streamlines the process of finding a suitable merchant account provider, making it as straightforward as booking a flight online.

Red Foundry

Series A in 2010
Red Foundry, Inc. specializes in mobile application development services, offering a comprehensive platform that allows users to create professional native apps without requiring extensive design or technical skills. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a cross-platform, browser-based builder that facilitates the assembly of customizable modules into visually appealing applications. Its proprietary Red Foundry Markup Language (RFML) enables users to develop reusable components, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of their apps. Red Foundry's platform supports various application types, including custom business and travel applications, and offers in-house services such as UI design, QA testing, project management, and dedicated support. Additionally, stakeholders can preview their apps on actual devices during development and deploy them to app stores with a single click, complemented by a suite of analytics and management tools to streamline app performance and user engagement.

PinpointCare

Series A in 2010
PinpointCare offers a cloud-based digital care coordination platform aimed at improving healthcare delivery across various settings. By partnering with hospitals and healthcare providers, the company focuses on value-based care, leveraging innovative strategies, user-friendly design, and advanced analytics. This platform facilitates better coordination of post-acute care, aligning with industry trends that emphasize bundled payments and performance-based models. PinpointCare enables physicians and healthcare professionals to efficiently order, interpret, and communicate health diagnostics to patients, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing performance across the healthcare continuum.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2010
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Brickfish

Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Brickfish was built on the principle of creating engaged brand communities. Using our patented, proprietary technology that has achieved numerous awards for excellence in social media engagement, the Brickfish platform is the most powerful independent social media marketing platform on the market. Since its founding, Brickfish campaigns have driven over 1 billion consumer engagements for some of the world’s leading brands. We’ve grown into a company focused on the broader digital landscape and have expanded our web and mobile solutions. Leveraging our proprietary technology, creative team and full-service support, we drive digital and social engagement and create a powerful digital presence for leading brands.

Univa

Series B in 2008
Univa Corporation specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions, designed to optimize the performance of applications, containers, and services. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system that enhances resource efficiency in data centers. Its add-ons, such as the Container Edition for managing Docker containers, and License Orchestrator for managing licensed applications, complement this core offering. Univa also provides the Universal Resource Broker, which enables the hosting of big data frameworks, and UniSight Reporting for analytics on resource usage. The company's solutions facilitate the automatic management of workloads across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures, helping organizations scale their compute resources effectively. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Univa operates additional offices in Canada and Germany and serves hundreds of clients, managing thousands of applications and running billions of tasks daily. As of September 2020, Univa is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Brill Street + Company

Series A in 2007
Brill Street + Company is a Chicago-based recruitment firm dedicated to connecting Generation Y, defined as individuals born between 1980 and 2000, with meaningful career opportunities. The firm specializes in assisting recent college graduates, particularly those with little to no work experience, by matching them with employers who prioritize eagerness to learn and positive attitude over extensive experience. In addition to traditional hiring services, Brill Street + Company offers various human capital services, including try-before-you-hire arrangements, direct hiring, on-demand project staffing, internships, and flexible event staffing solutions for companies, emerging professionals, industry associations, universities, and alumni groups.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Cohesive Networks

Series A in 2007
Cohesive Networks, LLC is a cloud-native security and network software company that provides innovative solutions for enterprises to enhance, secure, and extend their virtual networks. Its flagship product, VNS3, is a virtual appliance that enables the integration of networks across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The company offers various VNS3 products, including VNS3:turret for micro-perimeter security, VNS3:net for comprehensive networking capabilities, and VNS3:vpn for creating secure virtual private networks. Additionally, Cohesive Networks provides monitoring tools, backup solutions, and specialized offerings for cloud service providers. With a client base exceeding 2,100 across sectors such as energy, government, financial services, and healthcare, the company supports diverse networking needs. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Cohesive Networks also maintains locations in London and Palo Alto. The company has established partnerships with major cloud service providers, enhancing its offerings and reach in the market.

Brickfish

Series A in 2007
Founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Brickfish was built on the principle of creating engaged brand communities. Using our patented, proprietary technology that has achieved numerous awards for excellence in social media engagement, the Brickfish platform is the most powerful independent social media marketing platform on the market. Since its founding, Brickfish campaigns have driven over 1 billion consumer engagements for some of the world’s leading brands. We’ve grown into a company focused on the broader digital landscape and have expanded our web and mobile solutions. Leveraging our proprietary technology, creative team and full-service support, we drive digital and social engagement and create a powerful digital presence for leading brands.

Cleversafe

Series B in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Univa

Series A in 2005
Univa Corporation specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions, designed to optimize the performance of applications, containers, and services. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system that enhances resource efficiency in data centers. Its add-ons, such as the Container Edition for managing Docker containers, and License Orchestrator for managing licensed applications, complement this core offering. Univa also provides the Universal Resource Broker, which enables the hosting of big data frameworks, and UniSight Reporting for analytics on resource usage. The company's solutions facilitate the automatic management of workloads across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures, helping organizations scale their compute resources effectively. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Univa operates additional offices in Canada and Germany and serves hundreds of clients, managing thousands of applications and running billions of tasks daily. As of September 2020, Univa is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Ikadega

Series A in 2001
Ikadega, Inc., is a provider of unique, high-performance, low-cost rich media content and data storage and delivery solutions. Founded in 2000 and based in Northbrook, Ill., Ikadega is staffed with employees from leading technology companies, including 3COM, Allscripts, AT&T, Lucent, Midway Games, Motorola and Zenith Electronics.
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