Fidelity

Fidelity Investments is a privately owned investment manager based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1946. The firm offers a wide range of financial services, including individual retirement accounts, 401(k) rollovers, annuities, discount brokerage, and wealth management. It serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, businesses, financial advisors, and institutions. Fidelity manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, investing in public equity and fixed income markets worldwide. The firm conducts in-house research to guide its investment decisions and supports over 32 million clients in achieving their financial goals. Additionally, Fidelity assists more than 22,000 businesses with employee benefit programs and collaborates with over 13,000 financial institutions to provide innovative investment and technology solutions.

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Past deals in Series C

Vention

Series C in 2022
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

LifeMine Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the genomic discovery of new drug modalities from eukaryotic microbes. It utilizes an integrated genomically-enabled drug discovery platform to discover and develop a pipeline of new drugs from fungi. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts with an additional office in New York, New York.

Menlo Micro

Series C in 2022
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly focusing on electromechanical switch technology. The company's innovative digital-micro-switches are utilized across various industries, including battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, and medical instrumentation. Their products are engineered to operate effectively under high temperatures and stressful conditions, supporting applications such as high-power tunable resonators, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. Menlo Micro also plays a role in advancing the industrial Internet of Things and next-generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, the company aims to deliver efficient outcomes through its cutting-edge technology.

DNA Script

Series C in 2022
DNA Script is a disruptive DNA synthesis company engineering biology to accelerate breakthroughs in life science and human health. Our revolutionary enzymatic technology powers the world's first benchtop DNA printer, SYNTAX, enabling labs to print their own synthetic oligos for greater workflow control and faster access to results.

DNA Script

Series C in 2021
DNA Script is a disruptive DNA synthesis company engineering biology to accelerate breakthroughs in life science and human health. Our revolutionary enzymatic technology powers the world's first benchtop DNA printer, SYNTAX, enabling labs to print their own synthetic oligos for greater workflow control and faster access to results.

Astera Labs

Series C in 2021
Astera Labs, a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. The company designs and supplies a range of products, including system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and high-speed connectivity solutions. Its portfolio features Aries PCIe smart retimers and various systems such as riser cards and PCIe-over-cable extender cards. These products cater to applications in server connectivity, distributed machine learning, and high-end gaming graphics. Astera Labs collaborates with leading processor vendors and cloud service providers to enhance performance and eliminate bottlenecks in compute-intensive workloads. Additionally, the company offers design and testing services, along with its COSMOS software suite, which supports observability and predictive analytics to meet the demands of hyperscalers and original equipment manufacturers.
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Deep Genomics

Series C in 2021
Deep Genomics Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) therapeutics company, develops individualized genetic medicines by creating AI systems that are used to accelerate various steps of drug discovery and development, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and innovative trial design. It develops and markets therapies for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders. The company develops oligonucleotide therapies that target the genetic determinants of disease at the level of RNA or DNA. Deep Genomics Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Redwood Materials

Series C in 2021
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a recycling and materials processing company based in Carson City, Nevada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sustainable methods for recycling various metals and materials, particularly from batteries and electronics, to support circular supply chains. Its focus includes lithium, nickel, copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and other critical elements used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. By providing environmentally sound recycling solutions, Redwood Materials aims to address the increasing demand for battery end-of-life management as the number of electric vehicles rises globally. The company's innovative technology not only recycles waste but also generates essential raw materials, enabling manufacturers to create sustainable products and significantly contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

dMed

Series C in 2021
dMed Company Limited, also known as, dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. operates as clinical contract research organization providing services for development of medicines and medical devices. The company offer services, including consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science & medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs & Strategy. It serves biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. dMed Company Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Element Biosciences

Series C in 2021
Element Biosciences, Inc. develops genetic analysis tools for the research and diagnostic markets. The company provides a disruptive DNA sequencing technology and a sequencing platform, such as surface chemistry, sequencing chemistry, detection, and data analysis. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

SHINE Technologies

Series C in 2021
SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies medical tracers and cancer treatment elements. The company offers Molybdenum-99, a light-emitting element that is administered to patients for the purpose of diagnosing and staging cancer and heart diseases. It also provides Iodine-131 that is used to treat thyroid cancer and various abnormal thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism, as well as to diagnose liver function, renal blood flow, and urinary tract obstruction. The company was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Wisconsin, United States.

Tenstorrent

Series C in 2021
Tenstorrent Inc. is a technology company that develops and manufactures application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) designed for machine learning and hardware applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Tenstorrent's architecture is engineered for use in a range of devices, from battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large cloud servers. The company aims to enhance performance and efficiency for artificial intelligence workloads by co-designing hardware, software, and AI algorithms. Its processors are characterized by scalability, programmability, and improved flexibility compared to traditional accelerators like CPUs and GPUs. Tenstorrent's team comprises experts in computer architecture, hardware design, systems engineering, and machine learning, positioning the company to support advancements in technology across various industries.

ASAPP

Series C in 2021
ASAPP, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-native products designed to address large-scale inefficiencies in customer care and sales processes. Its primary offering is an AI-native platform that empowers agents by providing real-time guidance on communication and actions during customer interactions, whether through phone calls or digital messages. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning models that continuously adapt and learn from each interaction, effectively enhancing agent performance without necessitating extensive training. ASAPP serves major industries, including telecom, financial services, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in New York, San Francisco, Mountain View, London, Buenos Aires, Ithaca, and Raleigh. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform the way organizations manage customer engagement through innovative technology solutions.

ASAPP

Series C in 2021
ASAPP, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-native products designed to address large-scale inefficiencies in customer care and sales processes. Its primary offering is an AI-native platform that empowers agents by providing real-time guidance on communication and actions during customer interactions, whether through phone calls or digital messages. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning models that continuously adapt and learn from each interaction, effectively enhancing agent performance without necessitating extensive training. ASAPP serves major industries, including telecom, financial services, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in New York, San Francisco, Mountain View, London, Buenos Aires, Ithaca, and Raleigh. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform the way organizations manage customer engagement through innovative technology solutions.

Wasabi

Series C in 2021
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a cloud storage provider that offers a fast and cost-effective platform for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. The company specializes in hot storage solutions compatible with Amazon S3, delivering average time-to-first-byte speeds of less than 15 milliseconds and ensuring data integrity with active checking. Wasabi's services support a variety of applications, including archiving, backup and recovery, content delivery, and data analytics, catering to sectors such as media and entertainment, education, healthcare, and law enforcement. The company provides a free trial capped at 1 TB of storage and offers flexible pricing options, ensuring that organizations can access secure and reliable data storage without complex pricing structures or unpredictable fees. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Wasabi was previously known as BlueArchive, Inc. before rebranding in 2017.

Omega Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Omega Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing genomic medicines aimed at curing diseases. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes its proprietary epigenomic programming platform to create Omega Epigenomic Controllers. These innovative controllers are designed to selectively modulate the activity of the human genome, allowing for precise tuning of gene expression to achieve therapeutic effects. By targeting specific cell types, Omega Therapeutics aims to transform human medicine through the direct control of genomic functions, offering potential solutions for a variety of diseases.

Emalex Biosciences

Series C in 2021
Emalex Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of new and novel treatments for patients with central nervous system disorders who have limited or no treatment options.

ElevateBio

Series C in 2021
ElevateBio, LLC is a holding company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing cell and gene-based therapies. Founded in 2017, ElevateBio operates a portfolio of companies dedicated to creating, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative treatments for cancer and viral infections. The company collaborates with leading scientists and inventors to build its portfolio and has established a centralized facility designed to streamline the research and development process. This approach allows ElevateBio to translate scientific advancements in cell and gene therapy into viable medical products, ultimately aiming to provide effective treatments for patients with severe diseases.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, that specializes in developing innovative cancer therapeutics through the modulation of protein degradation pathways. The company focuses on molecular glue degraders (MGDs), a class of small molecule drugs that utilize the body's natural mechanisms for protein degradation to selectively target and degrade proteins relevant to cancer treatment. Monte Rosa employs its QuEEN platform, which integrates artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify and develop target proteins for degradation. With a library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, its leading product candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing potential for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company is committed to advancing its pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in oncology.

Century Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Century Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company aims to create allogeneic living drugs that specifically target both hematologic and solid tumors. By utilizing iPSCs, Century Therapeutics can engineer immune effector cells through multiple rounds of cellular modification, producing master cell banks that can be expanded and differentiated for therapeutic use. Their innovative approach incorporates advanced technologies such as CRISPR-mediated gene editing and proprietary chimeric antigen receptors, along with Allo-Evasion technology, which helps prevent rejection by the host immune system. These advancements position Century Therapeutics to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of cancer treatments.

Tenaya Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics for heart failure. It offers cellular regeneration platform, that enables in vivo reprogramming of cardiac fibroblasts into cardio myocytes by delivering proprietary transcription factors; gene therapy platform, that enables the targeted delivery of a payload to cardiac fibroblasts ; and precision medicine platform, which provides personalized medicine approach to treat heart disease. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Rad Power Bikes

Venture Round in 2021
Rad Power Bikes LLC manufactures and sells electric bikes. It offers accessories, such as bags and storage, fenders and comfort products, racks and transport products, and safety and security products. The company also provides replacement parts, including batteries, brake pads, chargers, seats and grips, tires, and tubes. It sells its products online. Rad Power Bikes LLC was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Vera Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Trucode Gene Repair, Inc. operates a triplex gene editing platform for curing genetic diseases. It focuses on sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis. The company develops a pipeline of novel, proprietary therapeutic products for high-penetrance disease genes to alleviate and cure genetic disorders in patients. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

dMed

Series C in 2020
dMed Company Limited, also known as, dMed Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. operates as clinical contract research organization providing services for development of medicines and medical devices. The company offer services, including consulting, clinical operations, biostatistics & programming, data management, pharmacovigilance, clinical science & medical affairs, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs & Strategy. It serves biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. dMed Company Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Nuro

Series C in 2020
Nuro, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in the manufacture of self-driving vehicles designed for local goods transportation. Incorporated in 2016, Nuro focuses on transforming local commerce through autonomous delivery services. The company operates a fleet of electric, fully autonomous vehicles capable of delivering a wide range of products, from food to pharmaceuticals. Nuro's mission is to enhance everyday life by providing quick, affordable, and safe delivery solutions for merchants and their customers.

Silverback Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing tissue-targeted therapeutics for cancer, chronic viral infections, and other serious diseases. The company's lead product candidate, SBT6050, is currently in a Phase I/Ib clinical trial. It is a TLR8 agonist linker-payload conjugated to a HER2-directed monoclonal antibody, specifically targeting tumors such as breast, gastric, and non-small cell lung cancers. Additionally, Silverback is advancing SBT6290, a preclinical candidate that targets Nectin4, expressed in various cancers, and SBT8230, aimed at treating chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Utilizing its proprietary ImmunoTAC technology, Silverback aims to develop a new generation of therapies that can be systemically delivered yet act locally at disease sites, thereby modulating critical disease pathways that were previously considered inaccessible.

SHINE Technologies

Series C in 2020
SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies medical tracers and cancer treatment elements. The company offers Molybdenum-99, a light-emitting element that is administered to patients for the purpose of diagnosing and staging cancer and heart diseases. It also provides Iodine-131 that is used to treat thyroid cancer and various abnormal thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism, as well as to diagnose liver function, renal blood flow, and urinary tract obstruction. The company was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Wisconsin, United States.

Prelude Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Prelude Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 2016. The company focuses on discovering and developing small molecule therapies designed to target critical mechanisms driving cancer growth and resistance. Its pipeline includes several candidates currently in Phase 1 clinical trials, such as PRT543, aimed at treating solid tumors and myeloid malignancies, and PRT811, which targets solid tumors like glioblastoma multiforme. Other development programs include PRT1419, a selective inhibitor of an anti-apoptotic protein, PRT2527, an inhibitor of CDK9, PRT-SCA2 for genomically selected cancers, and PRT-K4 for solid tumors. Prelude Therapeutics aims to provide innovative treatment options for patients facing refractory cancers.

Antengene Corporation

Series C in 2020
Antengene Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative oncology therapies aimed at treating various types of cancer. Its product pipeline includes ATG-008, an orally available mTOR kinase inhibitor for advanced solid tumors and hematological malignancies, and ATG-010, a compound targeting the XPO1 protein for hematologic cancers like multiple myeloma. Additionally, Antengene is advancing several other candidates in different stages of development, including ATG-016, ATG-527, and ATG-019, which target various oncological conditions. The company is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in Asia through its research and development efforts focused on anti-tumor and anti-cancer therapies.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is the world's largest online platform that empowers students around the world to access the best education by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on its platform. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Kitchener, ON Canada, with over 500 staff members spanning 20 countries. ApplyBoard has built partnerships with over 1,200 primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions, and works with 4,000+ Recruitment Partners, to drive highly qualified applicants and diversity to campuses across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. To date, the company has assisted more than 120,000 students with their educational journey.

Alignment Health

Series C in 2020
Alignment Healthcare is dedicated to transforming the complex and confusing process of medical treatment so that every link in the healthcare continuum becomes more efficient, productive and effective. The company partners with providers, health plans and hospitals to create a seamless, fast and easy-to-navigate healthcare experience, which results in happier, healthier and more satisfied patients. Based in Irvine, California, Alignment Healthcare provides partners with an end-to-end continuous care program, including clinical care coordination, risk management capabilities, and IT enablement

Generation Bio

Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at treating both rare and prevalent diseases. Established in 2016, the company focuses on conditions affecting the liver, retina, skeletal muscle, central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs an innovative non-viral platform that includes a proprietary high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA), a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP), and a scalable, capsid-free manufacturing process. This approach allows for the targeted delivery of genetic materials, including large and multiple genes across various tissues, and enables redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. By enhancing access to therapies for rare diseases and addressing more common conditions, Generation Bio aims to provide durable and sustainable treatment options for patients throughout their lives.

Revolution Medicines

Series C in 2019
Revolution Medicines is developing new therapies through an innovative approach that harnesses the complex chemicals of life by reconfiguring natural substances into best-in-class medicines. REVOLUTION Medicines builds upon the vision of the company’s founder, Martin D. Burke, M.D., Ph.D., professor of chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Early Career Scientist of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who invented a transformative method for synthesizing original compounds that are pharmaceutically optimized analogues of complex natural products. REVOLUTION Medicines has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Illinois to practice and expand this technology. REVOLUTION Medicines’ approach is a rapid, standardized and powerful process for assembling simple “chemical building blocks” into refined natural product-like structures. These optimized compounds have significant potential as best-in-class drug candidates.

Allbirds

Series C in 2018
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

AgBiome

Series C in 2018
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

Cibus

Series C in 2018
Cibus is a biotechnology company specializing in advanced breeding technologies that create non-transgenic plants, meaning they do not incorporate foreign genetic material. The company has developed a proprietary gene-editing technology known as the Rapid Trait Development System, which combines crop-specific cell biology with various gene editing techniques. Cibus focuses on developing traits that enhance agricultural productivity by addressing challenges such as disease resistance, pest control, weed management, nutrient use, and climate adaptation. Its first commercial product, SU Canola™, has been launched in North America, with plans to introduce non-transgenic traits across all major crops.

Kaleido BioSciences

Series C in 2018
Kaleido Biosciences is a clinical-stage healthcare company with a differentiated, chemistry-driven approach to leveraging the potential of the microbiome organ to treat disease and improve human health. The Company has built a human-centric proprietary product platform to enable the rapid and cost-efficient discovery and development of novel Microbiome Metabolic Therapies (MMT™). MMTs are designed to modulate the metabolic output and profile of the microbiome by driving the function and distribution of the organ’s existing microbes. Kaleido is advancing a broad pipeline of MMT candidates with the potential to address a variety of diseases and conditions with significant unmet patient needs.

UNITY Biotechnology

Series C in 2018
Unity Biotechnology, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of therapeutics aimed at extending human health span. The company is focused on creating senolytic medicines that target and eliminate senescent cells, which are associated with various aging-related diseases. Its lead drug candidates include UBX0101, currently in Phase II clinical trials for musculoskeletal disorders and Phase Ib trials for knee osteoarthritis; UBX1325, in Phase I trials for diabetic macular edema; and UBX1967, targeting ophthalmologic diseases. Additionally, Unity is exploring therapeutic programs for pulmonary, neurological, kidney, and liver disorders. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Unity Biotechnology was formerly known as Forge, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Atom Tickets

Series C in 2018
Atom Tickets, LLC is a technology company that offers an Android and iOS application designed to simplify the movie-going experience. The app enables users to find and purchase movie tickets, order concessions in advance, and gather with friends for group screenings. Atom Tickets provides features that allow users to share movie listings, gather opinions on what to watch, and book group seating while allowing for individual ticket payments. The platform also includes information about current films, such as reviews and trailers, enhancing users' decision-making. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Atom Tickets was previously known as MovieFriends, LLC before rebranding in July 2016.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2018
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapies for treatment of cancers. Its lead product candidate is ORIC-101, a small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across various solid tumors. The company’s second product candidate is ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73 being developed for resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens. It is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other cancer resistance mechanisms. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2018
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapeutic medicines for patients suffering from debilitating diseases with a significant unmet medical need. It has a pipeline of product candidates across various stages of development, currently focused on autoinflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It has three clinical-stage product candidates, one of which is anticipated to commence a Phase 3 clinical trial in 2018. They follow a disciplined and methodical approach to selectively identify and acquire product candidates with strong biologic rationales or validated mechanisms of action. The company's portfolio of product candidates offers multiple development opportunities. By modulating different parts of the innate and adaptive immune system, these product candidates together have the potential to provide a variety of mechanisms to address multiple devastating diseases.

Scholar Rock

Series C in 2018
Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative therapies targeting growth factor signaling in serious diseases. The company’s lead product candidate, SRK-015, is a selective inhibitor of myostatin activation and is currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, Scholar Rock is advancing SRK-181, which is in Phase I trials for treating cancers resistant to checkpoint inhibitors. The company employs a proprietary platform to design monoclonal antibodies that selectively modulate the activation of growth factors in disease microenvironments, addressing challenges associated with traditional growth factor inhibition. Scholar Rock is also developing a pipeline of candidates for a variety of conditions, including neuromuscular disorders, cancer, fibrosis, and anemia. Furthermore, the company has a collaboration with Gilead Sciences to explore specific inhibitors of transforming growth factor beta for fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2012, Scholar Rock aims to improve patient outcomes through its targeted therapeutic approach.

Translate Bio

Series C in 2017
Translate Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at treating diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Since its founding in 2011, the company has been working on innovative treatments, including MRT5005, which is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for cystic fibrosis, and MRT5201, intended for the treatment of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio aims to create transformative medicines that address unmet medical needs in rare diseases.

Codiak Biosciences

Series C in 2017
Codiak is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering the development of exosome-based therapeutics, a new class of medicines with the potential to transform the treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need. By leveraging the biology of exosomes as natural intercellular transfer mechanisms, Codiak has developed its proprietary engEx Platform to expand upon the innate properties of exosomes to design, engineer and manufacture novel exosome therapeutic candidates. Codiak has utilized its engEx Platform to generate a deep pipeline of engineered exosomes aimed at treating a broad range of disease areas, spanning oncology, neuro-oncology, neurology, neuromuscular disease and infectious disease.

Shockwave Medical

Series C in 2017
Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in intravascular lithotripsy technology aimed at treating calcified plaque in patients with various cardiovascular diseases. The company has developed the Lithoplasty™ family of balloon dilatation catheters, which incorporate lithotripsy electrodes to enhance the compliance of rigid vascular and valvular lesions before low-pressure dilation. This approach minimizes injury to healthy tissue and addresses limitations associated with traditional revascularization technologies. Shockwave offers specific catheters for different applications, including M5 catheters for above-the-knee peripheral artery disease, C2 catheters for coronary artery disease, and S4 catheters for below-the-knee peripheral artery disease. The technology is designed to facilitate more effective angioplasty and improve stent delivery, as well as enhance native tissue preparation for trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Shockwave Medical serves interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists across the United States and internationally.

Wheels Up

Series C in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing the upfront cost to fly privately, providing flexibility, service, and safety. Its mobile app enables members to book flights, manage their accounts, and participate in ride-share opportunities. Its members also have given access to the Wheels Down program. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Reddit

Series C in 2017
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Spring

Series C in 2017
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.

Home Dialysis Plus

Series C in 2017
Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. provides home hemodialysis solutions to patients and their healthcare providers. Its dialysis system enables hemodialysis treatment in the homes of patients. Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Outset Medical

Series C in 2017
Outset Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in developing advanced hemodialysis systems for both acute and chronic patient care. The company's flagship product, the Tablo Hemodialysis System, is a compact and user-friendly dialysis machine designed to provide efficient care in various settings. Tablo integrates essential features such as water purification, on-demand dialysate production, and connectivity capabilities, making it versatile and convenient for healthcare providers. With its wireless data transmission, sensor-based automation, and an intuitive animated touchscreen, Tablo aims to enhance the patient care experience while driving innovation in service models to reduce costs. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Outset Medical was previously known as Home Dialysis Plus, Ltd. until its rebranding in 2015.

Translate Bio

Series C in 2017
Translate Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics aimed at treating diseases linked to protein or gene dysfunction. Since its founding in 2011, the company has been working on innovative treatments, including MRT5005, which is currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for cystic fibrosis, and MRT5201, intended for the treatment of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Translate Bio aims to create transformative medicines that address unmet medical needs in rare diseases.

10X Genomics

Series C in 2016
10X Genomics is a life science technology company that specializes in developing and selling instruments, consumables, and software for analyzing biological systems. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company offers a range of products, including chromium instruments, microfluidic chips, reagents, and other consumables. Its advanced single-cell solutions allow researchers to measure gene expression, immune profiling, epigenetics, and cellular heterogeneity, providing insights into the physical organization of DNA and gene activity on a cell-by-cell basis. Additionally, the Visium spatial gene expression solution enables the measurement of spatial gene expression patterns across tissue samples. 10X Genomics serves a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, government agencies, and biopharmaceutical companies, and has a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. The company was founded in 2012 and rebranded from 10X Technologies, Inc. in November 2014.

Magic Leap

Series C in 2016
Magic Leap is a US-based company focused on developing wearable augmented reality technology that enhances user interaction with digital devices. The company is innovating in the augmented reality sector, creating hardware and software designed to provide a unique AR experience that transforms how users access screens and visualize data. Their headset integrates users' natural visual capabilities with mobile computing, producing visual outputs that closely resemble real-world experiences. Utilizing a Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal, Magic Leap generates images that are indistinguishable from actual objects, allowing for seamless integration of digital content into the physical environment. The company's platform aims to improve productivity, particularly in enterprise settings, by enabling users to engage with both digital and real-world elements in an immersive manner.

Syros Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2016
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for cancer and genetic disorders through innovative gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing a Phase II clinical trial for specific patient subsets with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in a Phase I clinical trial for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a unique approach that integrates gene regulatory circuit mapping and modulation of gene expression factors, supported by a proprietary platform of assay technologies and bioinformatics. The company collaborates with Incyte Corporation to discover therapeutic targets, particularly for myeloproliferative neoplasms, and has a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for the development of tamibarotene. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Syros Pharmaceuticals was previously known as LS22, Inc. and rebranded in 2012.

Allena Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
Allena Pharmaceuticals is developing and commercializing non-systemic protein therapeutics to treat metabolic and orphan diseases, with a particular focus on nephrology and urologic conditions. Its proprietary technological approach enables the design, formulation, and delivery of non-absorbed and stable enzymes orally and in sufficient doses for activity in the GI tract. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Miragen Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
MiRagen is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative microRNA-targeting therapies to improve human health, specifically in disease areas of high unmet medical need. The company leverages in-house expertise in miRNA biology, oligonucleotide chemistry, and drug development to evaluate and advance best-in-class technologies and high-potential drug candidates for its own pipeline or in conjunction with strategic partners. The company was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Handy

Series C in 2015
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Bracket Computing

Series C in 2015
Bracket Computing Inc. develops workload isolation software designed to address challenges and enable enterprises to run workloads securely in hybrid cloud environments with a single set of advanced IT security controls. It offers crypto-enforced micro-segmentation that includes always-on encryption of data at rest and in motion with customer-controlled keys, data and runtime integrity monitoring, and auditability and forensics capabilities that capture memory at the time of breach. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California.

MADE

Series C in 2015
Made.com Design Limited designs, manufactures, and distributes furniture. It offers sofas and armchairs, including corner and modular sofas, sofa beds, leather sofas, and chaises; floor, table, wall, and desk lamps; ceiling lights; pendant caps and shades; and dining, coffee, side, bedside, dressing, extending, console, and outdoor tables, as well as desks and television stands. The company also provides dining, accent, office, high back, and outdoor chairs; stools, ottomans, and footstools; love seats; bean bags and benches; and bookcases and shelves, media units, chests of drawers, wardrobes, storage benches, sideboards, cabinets, bedside and storage tables, and bins. In addition, it offers mattresses and bed linen; accessories, including arts, cushions, clocks, throws and blankets, coat stands and hooks, mirrors, and rugs; and bed sets and sheets, bath towels and mats, and bedspreads and blankets. Further, it provides storage and bedding products, beds, tables and chairs, bunk beds, desks, and accessories for kids. It sells its products through its showrooms and through Internet. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Afferent Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2015
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It develops medicines to treat chronic pain by targeting P2X3 receptors in nerve fibers. The company’s AF-219, a compound that completed two Phase 1 clinical studies. Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in San Mateo, California.

JUUL

Series C in 2015
JUUL Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and sells vaporizers and e-cigarettes designed as alternatives for adult smokers. Founded in 2007, JUUL offers a range of products, including device kits, JUULpods in various flavors, and accessories. The company aims to eliminate combustible cigarettes by providing a satisfying option for the approximately one billion smokers worldwide. JUUL's research suggests that hundreds of thousands of smokers have already transitioned to its products, and the company is focused on enabling millions more to make the switch in the coming years. The products are available through retail locations and online, highlighting JUUL's commitment to offering accessible alternatives to tobacco smoking.

Twist Bioscience

Series C in 2015
Twist Bioscience Corporation, a synthetic biology company, manufactures and sells synthetic DNA-based products. The company’s DNA synthesis platform enables the manufacturing of synthetic DNA by writing DNA on a silicon chip. It offers synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for sample preparation, antibody libraries for drug discovery and development, and DNA as a digital data storage medium. The company has a collaboration agreement with ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. Twist Bioscience Corporation was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Axcella

Series C in 2015
Axcella Health Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the research and development of endogenous metabolic modulators (EMMs) to address complex diseases and enhance overall health. The company focuses on amino acid homeostasis and has identified over 2,000 diseases linked to amino acid imbalances. Axcella has developed a systems pharmacology approach to restore health at the cellular level, leading to a range of clinical-stage candidates targeting conditions such as hepatic encephalopathy, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, muscle atrophy, and various biological pathways related to blood health. Founded in 2008 and previously known as Newco LS16, Inc., Axcella aims to pioneer innovative treatments that have the potential to significantly impact the therapeutic landscape.

Hootsuite

Series C in 2014
Hootsuite Media Inc. operates a leading social media management platform that enables organizations to manage their social media presence across various networks from a single, integrated dashboard. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Hootsuite serves over 15 million users, including more than 800 Fortune 1000 companies. The platform provides tools for scheduling posts, managing content, measuring performance, and organizing social streams, as well as offering educational resources and certification programs. Hootsuite features several plans tailored for different users, including a free option for personal use, a Pro plan for small businesses, and an Enterprise plan for larger organizations. The company also offers specific tools such as Hootlet for link shortening and Google My Business integration for managing customer interactions. Hootsuite caters to various industries, including finance, government, healthcare, and education, and has a global presence with offices in major cities around the world.

Manthan

Series C in 2012
Manthan is a leading cloud analytics company for consumer facing businesses. We excel in the application of decision sciences, advanced math and artificial intelligence and have a restless ability to invent and bring ideas to life. Manthan’s analytics solutions are powered by AI, cloud and prescriptive capabilities. They are unique in their ability to use machine intelligence to process every decision context and respond automatically with actions and recommendations to manage every aspect of a consumer business, whether its marketing, merchandising, channel/store, demand or supply. Manthan’s inventions aim to bring a new paradigm of context-aware, automated and algorithmic business decisions and actions, executed at scale.

Kobo

Series C in 2011
Kobo offers an open platform for e-reading. The platform supports many formats, including EPUB and PDF, and allows its readers to buy and read digital content from a variety of sources. Kobo offers an eBook store with nearly 4 million titles across 68 languages, varying from bestsellers, self-published works, and magazines to kids’ books. It provides e-reader apps for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows platforms. Bookmarks synchronize across devices so the readers can pick up where they left off from one device to another. Kobo offers its digital reading experience to millions of readers around the world in 190 countries through its website, bookseller, and retail partner network, represented by 17,600 locations around the world. Kobo was founded in 2009 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Zynga

Series C in 2011
Zynga Inc. is a prominent developer and operator of social games, offering live services that are accessible on mobile platforms and social networking sites. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zynga markets popular game franchises, including Slots, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, and FarmVille. The company's games are available on platforms such as iOS, Android, Facebook, and Snapchat. Zynga generates revenue primarily through mobile game downloads and in-game sales of virtual goods, with a significant portion also coming from advertising services provided to agencies and brokers. The majority of its revenue is derived from online gaming, with its top three games contributing substantially to this segment. Zynga's focus on engaging users through social gaming continues to position it as a leader in the interactive entertainment industry.

BridgeCo

Series C in 2004
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

Exit41

Series C in 2002
Exit41's Software as a Service (SaaS) social ordering solutions have processed over twenty million food orders for consumers on behalf of leading restaurant brands across the globe including Qdoba Mexican Grill, la Madeleine, Cara Operations, Americana Group and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. Exit41's web and mobile applications enable restaurants to connect with, recognize and reward their customers and build loyal, profitable relationships. Founded in 1999, Exit41 is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and is backed by tier one investors including GrandBanks Capital and Dace Ventures.

Yipes

Series C in 2001
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.

Terabeam

Series C in 2000
Terabeam is an American company that designs and manufactures free-space optical transceivers for internet access in downtown areas. Terabeam was founded in 1997 and is located in Kirkland, Washington. As of August 29, 2008, the company operates as subsidiary of Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC.