Gabriel Venture Partners

Gabriel Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1999, with locations in San Mateo, California, and Annapolis, Maryland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the United States, focusing on sectors such as communications, networking, software, information technology, and technology-enabled businesses. With over $260 million under management, Gabriel Venture Partners is dedicated to fostering innovation by actively supporting entrepreneurs. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in promising companies, emphasizing areas like consumer products, SaaS, big data, the Internet of Things, and clean technology.

Frederick Bolander

Co-Founder, Partner and Managing Director

60 past transactions

Opertech Bio

Venture Round in 2014
Opertech Bio has developed a revolutionary approach to taste testing, a multi-billion market covering the food and beverage, flavor ingredients, pet food, and pharmaceutical industries.

DailyWorth

Series A in 2013
DailyWorth.com, Inc. operates a platform to receive daily emails filled with financial and career advice, thought-provoking articles, and an occasional kick in the pants for women. It sends emails on money, including tips on savings, investing, credit and debt, taxes, insurance, and real estate; work, such as career advice, job search, negotiating, running a business, and freelancing; and life, which include finding a balance, education, health, travel, inspiration, and giving. The company also sends family advice, including marriage, kids, relationships, and elder care services; retirement tips, including estate planning and IRA and 401 (K); and tools, such as MoneyClarity, MoneyType, and WorthFM; and digital reviews. DailyWorth.com, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.

SkyCross

Series E in 2011
Skycross is a global company specializing in wireless antenna solutions and advanced radiofrequency technology systems. The company designs and manufactures a range of products that serve various market segments, including handsets, data cards, USB dongles, laptops, access points, and mobile personal entertainment devices. Skycross is recognized for its patented technologies, which include beam-forming, pattern diversity, and closed-loop tuning. These innovations enable the production of VersiTune integrated modules and antennas, facilitating the advancement of mobile and connectivity applications. Through its commitment to enhancing communication across various wireless devices, Skycross plays a significant role in establishing a more connected world.

Careerminds

Venture Round in 2011
Careerminds Group, Inc. offers online career transition and outplacement services across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2007 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company provides a comprehensive e-learning platform known as Outplacement Services 2.0, designed to assist displaced workers in reentering the workforce. Their offerings include self-guided and consultant-guided programs, in-person services, and tailored solutions. Additionally, Careerminds delivers career coaching, participant orientation, professional networking technology, personalized consulting, live webinars, performance tracking, alumni access, and virtual coaching. The company aims to support organizations undergoing downsizing or restructuring by connecting them with individuals seeking employment, thus facilitating a smoother recruitment process and fostering a cohesive workforce.

Aurora Biofuels

Series C in 2010
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

IForem

Venture Round in 2010
iForem is the market innovator in delivering safe, simple and secure digital asset preservation, certification, and 3rd party assurance. Through leveraging their highly economical, easy to use and secure SaaS storage platform, iForem is eliminating the need for storing physical copies of documents, program source / object codes, and incorporates 3rd party certification plus automated release management.

IForem

Series A in 2009
iForem is the market innovator in delivering safe, simple and secure digital asset preservation, certification, and 3rd party assurance. Through leveraging their highly economical, easy to use and secure SaaS storage platform, iForem is eliminating the need for storing physical copies of documents, program source / object codes, and incorporates 3rd party certification plus automated release management.

Boston Power

Series D in 2009
Boston-Power has developed the Sonata technology platform, which is a battery they say charges faster, lasts longer, performs better and is safer than what's currently on the market. The technology will be used in many consumer electronic devices including laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. In January of 2008, Boston-Power announced a new partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer GP Batteries to step up production of Sonata batteries.

Chegg

Series C in 2008
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.

Kajeet

Venture Round in 2008
Kajeet, Inc. is a wireless service provider based in McLean, Virginia, that specializes in mobile broadband solutions for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 2003, the company aims to bridge the Homework Gap by offering affordable and safe Internet connectivity options. Kajeet's key products include the SmartSpot, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that allows schools to provide filtered Internet access, and the SmartBus, which offers Wi-Fi on school buses. Through its Sentinel cloud portal, Kajeet enables educators to ensure compliance with Internet safety regulations while keeping students focused on their schoolwork. The company also provides a range of prepaid smartphones and cell phone service plans tailored for children and their parents, all designed to facilitate educational access outside of traditional classroom settings.

Ondax

Series D in 2008
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

PlantSense

Series A in 2008
PlantSense, founded in 2006, aims to simplify home gardening by providing tools that leverage professional gardening expertise for amateur gardeners. The company's flagship product, the EasyBloom Plant Sensor, is an Internet-connected device that assesses soil conditions, sunlight, and moisture levels to recommend suitable plants for specific locations. By utilizing scientific methods commonly employed by professional growers, PlantSense helps users identify and care for their plants effectively. The sensor not only diagnoses plant ailments but also offers detailed plant information and gathers environmental data, enabling users to cultivate thriving gardens regardless of their gardening experience.

Aurora Biofuels

Series B in 2008
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

NextG Networks

Venture Round in 2008
NextG Networks enhances the performance of existing mobile wireless infrastructure while meeting communities' desire for aesthetic installations. NextG is a facilities-based carrier's carrier that designs, permits, builds, owns, operates and manages Distributed Antenna System networks that enhance wireless performance. NextG Networks DAS networks balance the aesthetics requirements of communities and consumers with the network performance needs of wireless carriers. Performance improvements include increased voice quality, greater handling of call traffic, fewer dropped calls, better mobile coverage, faster file transfers, and enhanced video quality. NextG's innovative fiber-optic architecture, low-impact, low-emission equipment, and municipal rights-of-way agreements are the foundation of each NextG DAS Network. Because the networks are protocol and frequency neutral, they can carry cellular, PCS, 3G or any combination of wireless frequencies, standards and technologies. The networks serve residential, urban, and difficult-to-zone areas across the United States for numerous carriers of all sizes.

Step Labs

Series B in 2008
STEP Labs is an acoustic software company whose technology produces crystal-clear voice communications even in extreme noise environments. STEP's patented technology, based on the physics of sound wave propagation, enables such high quality voice signals that speech recognition, hands-free communication, voice identification, and voice control are now reliable interfaces for consumer electronics.

Boston Power

Series C in 2008
Boston-Power has developed the Sonata technology platform, which is a battery they say charges faster, lasts longer, performs better and is safer than what's currently on the market. The technology will be used in many consumer electronic devices including laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. In January of 2008, Boston-Power announced a new partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer GP Batteries to step up production of Sonata batteries.

Kajeet

Series B in 2007
Kajeet, Inc. is a wireless service provider based in McLean, Virginia, that specializes in mobile broadband solutions for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 2003, the company aims to bridge the Homework Gap by offering affordable and safe Internet connectivity options. Kajeet's key products include the SmartSpot, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that allows schools to provide filtered Internet access, and the SmartBus, which offers Wi-Fi on school buses. Through its Sentinel cloud portal, Kajeet enables educators to ensure compliance with Internet safety regulations while keeping students focused on their schoolwork. The company also provides a range of prepaid smartphones and cell phone service plans tailored for children and their parents, all designed to facilitate educational access outside of traditional classroom settings.

Connectbeam

Series A in 2007
ConnectBeam, Inc. specializes in enterprise social software applications, focusing on enhancing collaboration within organizations. The company offers Connectbeam Spotlight, an information-sharing platform that facilitates connections between employees and content across the business. Its product suite includes solutions for central tag repositories, social bookmarking and tagging, expertise location, and social search applications. Founded in 2005, ConnectBeam is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Jacked

Series A in 2007
Jacked is an interactive platform designed to enhance the experience of live television by providing users with a customizable, browser-based dashboard that delivers real-time, contextually relevant content related to the programs being viewed. The platform, powered by its proprietary publishing technology, integrates media interactivity services that synchronize web-based information with live broadcasts. Initially launched with the Jacked SportsTop service, it supports a wide range of sports events, including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA games. Jacked collaborates with major broadcasters such as NBC Sports and CBS to offer co-branded solutions, enhancing viewer engagement through additional content and commerce opportunities. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including selection for the OnMedia 100 and participation in Microsoft's Startup Accelerator Program.

IForem

Series A in 2007
iForem is the market innovator in delivering safe, simple and secure digital asset preservation, certification, and 3rd party assurance. Through leveraging their highly economical, easy to use and secure SaaS storage platform, iForem is eliminating the need for storing physical copies of documents, program source / object codes, and incorporates 3rd party certification plus automated release management.

Tapatap

Series A in 2007
Tapatap is a mobile social games community located in San Mateo, California, that offers users the opportunity to play games, make friends, and earn rewards. Launched in June 2007, the platform allows users to engage in social activities, share photos, and participate in contests for prizes. Tapatap focuses on creating an interactive environment where gaming and socializing blend, providing a unique experience for its users. The company is privately funded by Gabriel Venture Partners and can be accessed through its mobile site at m.tapatap.com.

Aurora Biofuels

Series A in 2007
Aurora Biofuels is now Aurora Algae. Please update your settings to follow Aurora Algae. Aurora Algae is a producer of high-performance, premium algae-based products for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, aquaculture and fuels markets. The company has developed the industry’s first commercial-scale photosynthetic platform for sustainable, algae-based product development. Aurora Algae’s proprietary algae strains and production process uses arid land, seawater and captured carbon pollution from industrial emitters resulting in more capitally efficient and more environmentally sustainable algae farming. Aurora Algae enables its customers and partners to improve the diversity and sustainability of their product portfolios, while addressing consumer demand for natural products.

Boston Power

Series B in 2007
Boston-Power has developed the Sonata technology platform, which is a battery they say charges faster, lasts longer, performs better and is safer than what's currently on the market. The technology will be used in many consumer electronic devices including laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. In January of 2008, Boston-Power announced a new partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer GP Batteries to step up production of Sonata batteries.

Chegg

Series A in 2007
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.

Boston Power

Series A in 2006
Boston-Power has developed the Sonata technology platform, which is a battery they say charges faster, lasts longer, performs better and is safer than what's currently on the market. The technology will be used in many consumer electronic devices including laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. In January of 2008, Boston-Power announced a new partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer GP Batteries to step up production of Sonata batteries.

Eyespot

Series A in 2006
Eyespot specializes in video editing and sharing software that can be seamlessly integrated into websites. Its platform allows users to share videos through various channels, including email, embedded links, mobile devices, and portable players. To safeguard website publishers from copyright infringement, Eyespot implements advanced content screening technologies that utilize audio, video, and text filtering. This ensures brand protection while enhancing content visibility. Additionally, Eyespot offers ad insertion and product placement technologies, delivering contextual advertisements that serve as informative rather than disruptive. This approach helps connect audiences with advertisers and content owners, creating a more engaging experience for users.

NeoPath Networks

Series C in 2006
NeoPath Networks, Inc. provides file storage management solutions. It provides File Director, a network appliance that resides in-band between file servers and clients, and provides file storage management capabilities, including namespace virtualization and globalization, safe and non-disruptive file migrations, real-time file characterization and analysis, and policy-based file management; and SMARTtouch, a file storage software solution that allows its clients to balance and utilize existing file storage capacity. The company's products simplify and advance file storage management for networked attached storage and other file servers, and increase storage utilization. It serves financial services, government, hosted services, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and education industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. As of April 3, 2007, NeoPath Networks, Inc. is a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Kajeet

Series A in 2006
Kajeet, Inc. is a wireless service provider based in McLean, Virginia, that specializes in mobile broadband solutions for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 2003, the company aims to bridge the Homework Gap by offering affordable and safe Internet connectivity options. Kajeet's key products include the SmartSpot, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that allows schools to provide filtered Internet access, and the SmartBus, which offers Wi-Fi on school buses. Through its Sentinel cloud portal, Kajeet enables educators to ensure compliance with Internet safety regulations while keeping students focused on their schoolwork. The company also provides a range of prepaid smartphones and cell phone service plans tailored for children and their parents, all designed to facilitate educational access outside of traditional classroom settings.

Persistent Systems

Series A in 2005
Persistent Systems Limited is an India-based company specializing in software programming, consultancy, and related services. It operates through three main segments: Technology Services, Alliance, and Accelerite (Products). The company provides software products and technology innovation across various sectors, including telecom, banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and life sciences. Its offerings encompass product engineering, cloud lifecycle management, Internet of Things solutions, and Big Data analytics. Persistent Systems also develops tools and platforms for enterprise mobility, security, and data management. The firm has established partnerships with major technology companies, enhancing its service capabilities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Pune, India, Persistent Systems has a global presence, with operations in multiple countries including South Africa, Japan, and the United States.

TestQuest

Venture Round in 2005
TestQuest, Inc. provides test automation and management solutions for mobile devices and applications. It offers TestQuest Pro, a test automation tool for embedded systems, including enterprise computing/information automation, digital entertainment and consumer electronics, telecom/datacom, military/aerospace, medical devices, and automation systems; and TestQuest CountDown, a test platform for mobile devices and applications, which integrates test design, management, and execution while enabling collaboration among distributed development teams. The company's TestQuest CountDown platform includes TestManager, a Web-based environment for organizing, scheduling, and executing tests, as well as for reporting the results; TestRunner that enable test execution; Device Connectivity, which provides test connectivity for mobile and wireless devices, PCs, and test equipment for automated end-to-end testing; TestDesigner, an automated, graphical environment for test case generation and debugging; and AssetManager, a shared repository of test assets. Its TestQuest Pro platform comprises Scripting, a tool for creating test automation scripts within TestQuest's TestVerb Technology architecture; Connectivity that offers connectivity and hardware integration capabilities and interfacing with mobile/wireless operating systems; and Test Management, which provides the productivity of automated tests and log the results with TestQuest Pro test management tools. The company also provides assessment, consulting, implementation and training, and professional services. It serves network operators, device manufacturers, content providers, and application developers. TestQuest was founded in 1983 as B-Tree Systems, Inc. and changed its name to TestQuest, Inc. in 2000. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of November 18, 2008, TestQuest, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of BSQUARE Corp.

Encentuate

Series B in 2005
Encentuate, Inc. provides identity and access management solutions. It provides enterprise single sign-on, strong authentication, session management, workflow automation, and centralized admin and audit capabilities, without requiring changes to existing IT infrastructure. The company offers Encentuate iTag, a system that enables organizations to leverage any personal device and photo badge for two-factor authentication; Enterprise Single Sign-on, a single sign-on identity management solution; and Encentuate Audit & Compliance that enable an organization to obtain consolidated, user-centric, secure, and tamper-evident audit capabilities in all end-points. Encentuate also provides Encentuate Secure Remote Access, a system that offers access to corporate information by leveraging browser based single sign-on to applications, including legacy, desktop, and Web from outside the firewall. It serves healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, government, and financial service industries. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Redwood City, California with additional offices in North America and Singapore. As of March 11, 2008, Encentuate, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp.

LVL7 Systems

Series C in 2005
LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. It offers FASTPATH, a production-ready networking software, which is used by original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to implement Internet protocol and ethernet products. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. As of January 3, 2007, LVL7 Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.

Tejas Networks

Series C in 2005
Tejas Networks Limited is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing optical and data networking products. Its offerings include high-performance equipment for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities. The company's product portfolio features converged packet optical products, enterprise Ethernet switches, and advanced optical transport solutions, catering to both urban and rural connectivity needs. Tejas Networks also provides software solutions for network management and various services, including network planning, installation, and customer support. The company primarily operates in India but has a significant presence in international markets. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Tejas Networks was incorporated in 2000 and has since established itself as a key player in the communication network infrastructure sector.

Sequoia Communications

Series D in 2004
Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

Concuity

Venture Round in 2004
Concuity is a leading provider of revenue cycle management software and services specializing in contract profitability, contract compliance, denial management, and revenue process and lifecycle improvement. Concuity delivers a 100% web-based, highly scalable solution that provides healthcare organizations the visibility and control they need to create and negotiate fair contracts, comply with contractual obligations, and identify and recover on underpaid and denied accounts. Concuity's solutions incorporate your unique business rules and payer terms — so that you can obtain greater visibility and more efficiently manage your revenue throughout its lifecycle.

NeoPath Networks

Series B in 2004
NeoPath Networks, Inc. provides file storage management solutions. It provides File Director, a network appliance that resides in-band between file servers and clients, and provides file storage management capabilities, including namespace virtualization and globalization, safe and non-disruptive file migrations, real-time file characterization and analysis, and policy-based file management; and SMARTtouch, a file storage software solution that allows its clients to balance and utilize existing file storage capacity. The company's products simplify and advance file storage management for networked attached storage and other file servers, and increase storage utilization. It serves financial services, government, hosted services, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and education industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. As of April 3, 2007, NeoPath Networks, Inc. is a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

SkyCross

Venture Round in 2004
Skycross is a global company specializing in wireless antenna solutions and advanced radiofrequency technology systems. The company designs and manufactures a range of products that serve various market segments, including handsets, data cards, USB dongles, laptops, access points, and mobile personal entertainment devices. Skycross is recognized for its patented technologies, which include beam-forming, pattern diversity, and closed-loop tuning. These innovations enable the production of VersiTune integrated modules and antennas, facilitating the advancement of mobile and connectivity applications. Through its commitment to enhancing communication across various wireless devices, Skycross plays a significant role in establishing a more connected world.
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.

Netscaler

Series F in 2004
NetScaler, a product of Citrix Systems, is a software-defined application delivery controller designed to enhance the performance of business applications and networks. Established in December 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, NetScaler provides various services, including application delivery, load balancing, and global server load balancing (GSLB). Through these offerings, it aims to ensure efficient application performance and reliable network management for organizations.

LVL7 Systems

Series B in 2003
LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. It offers FASTPATH, a production-ready networking software, which is used by original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to implement Internet protocol and ethernet products. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. As of January 3, 2007, LVL7 Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.

Ondax

Series B in 2003
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

Netscaler

Series E in 2003
NetScaler, a product of Citrix Systems, is a software-defined application delivery controller designed to enhance the performance of business applications and networks. Established in December 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, NetScaler provides various services, including application delivery, load balancing, and global server load balancing (GSLB). Through these offerings, it aims to ensure efficient application performance and reliable network management for organizations.

IPWireless

Funding Round in 2002
IPWireless is a pioneer in developing and delivering next generation wireless solutions, including silicon, software, and network infrastructure, based on 3GPP, the world's leading mobile standard. They provide some of the world's largest mobile network operators, governments, and device vendors with innovative solutions that deliver the performance, reliability, and compelling business economics they require so they can stay ahead of their competition and offer their subscribers the value-added services they demand.

LVL7 Systems

Series B in 2002
LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. It offers FASTPATH, a production-ready networking software, which is used by original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to implement Internet protocol and ethernet products. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. As of January 3, 2007, LVL7 Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.

Rentmaker

Series C in 2002
Rentmaker is the leading marketplace for rental equipment. The company provides a platform for purchasing agents, estimators, and other renters and rental houses to rent equipment better. Rentmaker focuses on rentals for construction and industrial equipment, tools and special event equipment. Renters fill out a brief Request-for-Quotation form on Rentmaker, which then sends it to a group of rental houses who place quotes against the request. The renter chooses the quote that best suits his needs, and then calls the rental house directly to rent the equipment. Basically, renters tell Rentmaker what equipment they need to rent, where, and when, and Rentmaker does the work.

Jell Creative

Venture Round in 2002
Jell Creative is a cross-media marketing firm that designs corporate identities, websites, print promotions, and online video. It is a full-service creative firm with exposure to a wide array of both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and expertise in the areas of branding and messaging; corporate identity systems; competitive analysis; cross-media marketing and advertising; campaign; content; and copy development; search engine optimization and search marketing; data-driven website design; ecommerce; rich media web sites and video; and book and magazine design. Jell Creative was founded in 1993 by [Joe Grossmann](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/joe-grossmann), a designer, strategist, and a writer. It is based in Chicago, I.L.

Cofactor

Venture Round in 2002
While marketers have made strides in figuring out the “how” and the “where” to target an audience, they continue to struggle with delivering the “what” to impact the advertising metric that matters most – a sale. Cofactor - formerly Shoplocal + PointRoll - helps marketers easily onboard ALL their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Marketers now can “micro-message” customers with the same precision and efficiency that they currently “micro-target” customers. Through the industry’s first Content Activation Engine™, Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally. Welcome to Cofactor, a TEGNA company. Online. In-store. In sync.™

Ondax

Series A in 2001
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.

ITango

Series C in 2001
ITango provides employee and manager self-service software and services.

Rentmaker

Series B in 2000
Rentmaker is the leading marketplace for rental equipment. The company provides a platform for purchasing agents, estimators, and other renters and rental houses to rent equipment better. Rentmaker focuses on rentals for construction and industrial equipment, tools and special event equipment. Renters fill out a brief Request-for-Quotation form on Rentmaker, which then sends it to a group of rental houses who place quotes against the request. The renter chooses the quote that best suits his needs, and then calls the rental house directly to rent the equipment. Basically, renters tell Rentmaker what equipment they need to rent, where, and when, and Rentmaker does the work.

Arula

Venture Round in 2000
Arula is a company dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience for mid-size and plus-size consumers, aiming to transform industry standards in this segment. By focusing on inclusivity and quality, Arula seeks to provide a more satisfying retail experience for customers who often find limited options in traditional markets. In addition, Arula Systems offers technology solutions that assist organizations in optimizing their IT operations. Their secure remote network management appliances enable efficient access and control of servers and networking devices, benefiting enterprise data centers and professional service providers. Through these initiatives, Arula addresses both the retail and technological needs of its target audiences.

GeoTouch

Venture Round in 2000
GeoTouch specializes in advanced mapping technology that offers location services through an intuitive map interface for both wired and wireless web users. The company's platform integrates location intelligence with diverse data streams, enabling businesses to create enhanced opportunities. GeoTouch's map engine is recognized for its rapid visual display capabilities, utilizing proprietary algorithms for streaming, caching, and rendering geo-coded data. This ensures a seamless user experience across various transport methods. The technology incorporates time-based measurements to analyze travel times between data points, transforming traditional mapping into a comprehensive productivity tool that reflects real-world dynamics. Additionally, GeoTouch's DataStream technology securely connects various data sources, including proprietary and third-party information, allowing for in-depth business insights by merging geo-sensitive and flat data. Overall, GeoTouch aims to revolutionize location-based information and commerce by linking the digital realm with the physical world, facilitating easy navigation and analysis for its partners.

Accessline Communications

Venture Round in 2000
AccessLine Communications offers its users with hosted communications and voice services that gives customers and partners the freedom to focus on their businesses. It is a one-stop shop for cloud business applications that integrates the essential IT services which businesses need such as email, voice, file syncing and sharing, conferencing, instant messaging, identity and access management, mobility, security, and archiving. It offers special industry solutions such as construction, financial services, healthcare, high tech, legal, and manufacturing services. AccessLine Communications was founded in 1983 and it is located in the United States. The company was acquired by Telanetix on September 18, 2007.

Cofactor

Venture Round in 2000
While marketers have made strides in figuring out the “how” and the “where” to target an audience, they continue to struggle with delivering the “what” to impact the advertising metric that matters most – a sale. Cofactor - formerly Shoplocal + PointRoll - helps marketers easily onboard ALL their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Marketers now can “micro-message” customers with the same precision and efficiency that they currently “micro-target” customers. Through the industry’s first Content Activation Engine™, Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally. Welcome to Cofactor, a TEGNA company. Online. In-store. In sync.™

Jell Creative

Venture Round in 2000
Jell Creative is a cross-media marketing firm that designs corporate identities, websites, print promotions, and online video. It is a full-service creative firm with exposure to a wide array of both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and expertise in the areas of branding and messaging; corporate identity systems; competitive analysis; cross-media marketing and advertising; campaign; content; and copy development; search engine optimization and search marketing; data-driven website design; ecommerce; rich media web sites and video; and book and magazine design. Jell Creative was founded in 1993 by [Joe Grossmann](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/joe-grossmann), a designer, strategist, and a writer. It is based in Chicago, I.L.

VARStreet

Venture Round in 2000
VARStreet is a prominent provider of e-commerce and quoting software solutions tailored for IT and office supplies manufacturers, distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), managed service providers (MSPs), system integrators, and other channel partners in the United States and Canada. The company's platform streamlines the sales and procurement process for technology products by offering customized quoting capabilities and fully automated online stores. VARStreet's hosted solution incorporates real-time distributor pricing and advanced quoting features, making it a comprehensive e-commerce automation platform. Additionally, VARStreet XC serves as a cloud-based sales and e-commerce solution that caters to VARs, MSPs, and system integrators, while also enabling distributors and manufacturers to enhance their e-commerce initiatives and facilitate electronic connections with partners.

Jell Creative

Venture Round in 1999
Jell Creative is a cross-media marketing firm that designs corporate identities, websites, print promotions, and online video. It is a full-service creative firm with exposure to a wide array of both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and expertise in the areas of branding and messaging; corporate identity systems; competitive analysis; cross-media marketing and advertising; campaign; content; and copy development; search engine optimization and search marketing; data-driven website design; ecommerce; rich media web sites and video; and book and magazine design. Jell Creative was founded in 1993 by [Joe Grossmann](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/joe-grossmann), a designer, strategist, and a writer. It is based in Chicago, I.L.

Cofactor

Venture Round in 1999
While marketers have made strides in figuring out the “how” and the “where” to target an audience, they continue to struggle with delivering the “what” to impact the advertising metric that matters most – a sale. Cofactor - formerly Shoplocal + PointRoll - helps marketers easily onboard ALL their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Marketers now can “micro-message” customers with the same precision and efficiency that they currently “micro-target” customers. Through the industry’s first Content Activation Engine™, Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally. Welcome to Cofactor, a TEGNA company. Online. In-store. In sync.™

Cofactor

Venture Round in 1999
While marketers have made strides in figuring out the “how” and the “where” to target an audience, they continue to struggle with delivering the “what” to impact the advertising metric that matters most – a sale. Cofactor - formerly Shoplocal + PointRoll - helps marketers easily onboard ALL their content, activate it, and then dynamically distribute it to drive sales. Marketers now can “micro-message” customers with the same precision and efficiency that they currently “micro-target” customers. Through the industry’s first Content Activation Engine™, Cofactor helps bridge the divide between digital and physical worlds, and enables brands to intelligently deliver content everywhere, driving sales locally. Welcome to Cofactor, a TEGNA company. Online. In-store. In sync.™

Jell Creative

Venture Round in 1999
Jell Creative is a cross-media marketing firm that designs corporate identities, websites, print promotions, and online video. It is a full-service creative firm with exposure to a wide array of both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and expertise in the areas of branding and messaging; corporate identity systems; competitive analysis; cross-media marketing and advertising; campaign; content; and copy development; search engine optimization and search marketing; data-driven website design; ecommerce; rich media web sites and video; and book and magazine design. Jell Creative was founded in 1993 by [Joe Grossmann](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/joe-grossmann), a designer, strategist, and a writer. It is based in Chicago, I.L.
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