Sozo Ventures

Sozo Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2011. The firm focuses on growth equity investments in technology-enabled ventures, particularly in sectors such as advanced data technologies, e-commerce, enterprise cloud, fintech, the Internet of Things, and healthcare technology. Sozo Ventures aims to support ambitious entrepreneurial teams in their global expansion efforts by connecting them with advanced customers and distributors. The firm emphasizes its role in sharing expertise early in the development of expansion strategies, particularly targeting companies based in the United States and Japan.

Spencer Foust

Managing Director

Rob Freelen

Managing Director

Masayuki Fujii

Senior Director

Lauren Gomez

Principal

Ray Hatoyama

Venture Partner

Yuki Iwashita

Venture Partner

Yoshitaka Kadoya

Principal

Masanori Kobayashi

Principal

Yoshihiro Kohara

Principal

Koichiro Nakamura

Founder, General Partner and Senior Managing Director

Tetsu Nomura

Principal

Kaori Onguchi

Senior Associate

Mitch Underseth

Venture Partner

Mark Mendel Ph.D

Venture Partner

46 past transactions

Carbon Robotics

Series C in 2023
Carbon Robotics, formerly known as Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc., is a company that designs and develops mobile robots for agricultural applications, specifically targeting weed control. Founded by Paul Mikesell in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company utilizes robotics, autonomous technology, and deep learning to effectively eliminate weeds and unwanted plants. This innovative approach allows cultivators to enhance crop yield by optimizing their weed management processes.

Select Star

Series A in 2023
Select Star is an intelligent data discovery platform that focuses on improving data accessibility and understanding within organizations. It addresses common challenges faced by data scientists and business analysts, who often spend excessive time searching for the right data. The platform goes beyond a traditional data catalog by offering a user-friendly data portal that enables users to easily locate and comprehend data. Select Star's tool facilitates a clearer understanding of data, including its location, structure, and usage, thereby streamlining the data discovery process and enhancing efficiency for enterprises.

Yellow Card

Series B in 2022
Yellow Card Financial, LLC operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without the need for a bank account. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading, payment solutions, and currency exchange. Additionally, Yellow Card provides gift cards for cryptocurrency, aiming to transform the traditional remittance market in Nigeria and other countries. The company also has physical locations in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

Spot Insurance

Series A in 2022
Spot Insurance, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, is an innovative startup that aims to transform the life insurance industry, which is valued at approximately $558 billion. The company focuses on a demographic largely overlooked by traditional insurers, particularly Americans under 45, who typically comprise less than 5% of the life insurance market. Spot offers a unique solution by providing short-term life insurance policies that range from 24 hours to 30 days, catering to individuals with adventurous lifestyles. Through a user-friendly platform, consumers can purchase these policies for a nominal fee, allowing them to engage in various activities without the burden of long-term commitments. Led by a team of seasoned professionals from the insurance and technology sectors, Spot Insurance seeks to empower policyholders to embrace life's experiences while alleviating concerns about their safety and well-being.

Eclipse Foods

Series B in 2022
Eclipse Foods manufactures plant-based dairy products that closely mimic the taste, texture, and functionality of traditional animal dairy items, such as ice cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, the company utilizes innovative plant-processing technology to create dairy alternatives that avoid the health, environmental, and welfare issues associated with conventional dairy production. By focusing on delivering high-quality plant-based options, Eclipse Foods aims to provide consumers with healthier choices while preserving the familiar flavors of traditional dairy products.

Vendr

Series B in 2022
Vendr, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a software-as-a-service solution designed to manage the purchasing and renewal processes of software for businesses. Founded in 2018, Vendr specializes in commercial negotiations, renewal management, and contract logistics, enabling companies to streamline their software acquisition efforts. By assisting organizations in purchasing and renewing software, Vendr helps them save both time and money, making it an essential partner for scaling companies. Its services are utilized by a range of fast-growing business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies, highlighting its effectiveness in the software procurement landscape.

STORD

Series D in 2022
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

Viz

Series D in 2022
Viz.ai, Inc. specializes in healthcare imaging software designed to enhance stroke care through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship technology synchronizes treatment by reducing delays in patient care, enabling rapid identification of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes using advanced deep learning algorithms. Key offerings include Viz LVO, which alerts on-call stroke teams based on CT angiogram images, and Viz CTP, which analyzes CT perfusion images and generates critical parametric data. Additionally, Viz HUB facilitates communication among clinical teams to coordinate care efficiently, while Viz VIEW allows healthcare professionals to view imaging data on mobile devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by improving the speed and accessibility of treatment for stroke patients.

SmartHop

Series B in 2022
Smarthop is an autonomous agent for truckers to plan, search, and book loads. SmartHop helps small trucking companies make smarter decisions, enabling them to make more money and have control over their business. It operates as an autonomous agent for truckers to plan, search, and book loads.

Kargo

Series A in 2022
Kargo is a logistics management platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The company provides a smart loading dock solution that utilizes computer vision to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness. Kargo enables businesses to achieve comprehensive visibility of incoming and outgoing shipments through real-time Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) verification. Its autonomous material inspection tower scans moving labels and identifies internal RFID tags, facilitating accurate tracking. By leveraging artificial intelligence and analytics, Kargo assists various industries, including logistics, automotive, and distribution, in saving time, gaining insights, and making informed business decisions. Previously known as Cognisense, Kargo aims to streamline supply chain processes and improve overall performance.

RenoRun

Series B in 2022
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that provides a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes, primarily serving the construction industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, RenoRun operates in key markets such as Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas. The company offers a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to efficiently order materials and receive timely deliveries directly to job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. With a focus on streamlining the procurement process, RenoRun aims to be the largest single-source platform for construction materials, simplifying the supply chain for contractors and builders.

Firebolt

Series C in 2022
Firebolt Analytics Inc. is a startup that specializes in developing a cloud data warehousing platform designed for fast and efficient analytics. Founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Firebolt's platform enables users to streamline analytics and gain insights through continuous data ingestion and comprehensive database management system capabilities. It supports ANSI SQL, handles semi-structured data, and ensures end-to-end security. The software-as-a-service solution leverages an efficient SQL query engine that separates storage and compute resources, allowing businesses to scale their analytics infrastructure without compromising performance. Firebolt's data warehouses can manage multi-terabyte and petabyte-scale data, facilitating interactive, high-performance analytics that empower analysts and improve the return on investment in data collection.

project44

Private Equity Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

SWORD Health

Series D in 2021
SWORD Health develops innovative technology solutions for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, allowing patients to engage in therapy from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company combines licensed physical therapists with digital tools to provide effective care for chronic and post-surgical pain. Since its launch in 2015, SWORD Health has collaborated with insurers, health systems, and employers across Europe, Australia, and the United States, enabling thousands to access preventive and therapeutic musculoskeletal care. The company’s platform offers interactive rehabilitation exercises supervised by remote physiotherapists, facilitating independent use and reducing overall treatment costs. Through its mission to alleviate pain for two billion individuals, SWORD Health aims to transform the landscape of physical rehabilitation without relying on imaging, surgeries, or opioids. The company maintains offices in major cities, including New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Sydney.

Tessian

Series C in 2021
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

Aromyx

Series A in 2021
Aromyx Corporation is a biotechnology company that has developed a platform for the digital capture of taste and scent, enabling quantitative representations of sensory data. The company's core product, the EssenceChip, utilizes a disposable bioassay to replicate human olfactory and taste receptors, providing a digital readout of biochemical signals from various substances. This technology is particularly useful for predicting the scent of new chemicals and is employed across multiple industries, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, tobacco, and flavor and fragrance. Aromyx also offers a suite of software tools, such as Allegory and AromaGraph, which facilitate the analysis, modification, and archiving of sensory data. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, Aromyx aims to enhance product development, quality assurance, and branding through its innovative approach to sensory analysis.

Kargo

Seed Round in 2021
Kargo is a logistics management platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The company provides a smart loading dock solution that utilizes computer vision to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness. Kargo enables businesses to achieve comprehensive visibility of incoming and outgoing shipments through real-time Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) verification. Its autonomous material inspection tower scans moving labels and identifies internal RFID tags, facilitating accurate tracking. By leveraging artificial intelligence and analytics, Kargo assists various industries, including logistics, automotive, and distribution, in saving time, gaining insights, and making informed business decisions. Previously known as Cognisense, Kargo aims to streamline supply chain processes and improve overall performance.

project44

Series D in 2020
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

Metagenomi

Series A in 2020
Metagenomi, Inc. is a genetic medicines company based in Emeryville, California, focused on developing innovative gene editing systems for the treatment of genetic diseases. Since its incorporation in 2016, the company has utilized a proprietary metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox that enables the creation of curative therapeutics. This toolbox encompasses a range of advanced technologies, including programmable nucleases, base editors, and various RNA and DNA-mediated integration systems, such as prime editing systems and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). Metagenomi aims to address the challenges posed by diverse mutations that have traditionally been difficult to target with existing genome engineering approaches.

Attentive

Series D in 2020
Attentive Mobile, Inc. is a personalized mobile messaging platform that enables companies to effectively acquire, retain, and engage with their mobile audiences. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, retail, food and beverage, travel, hospitality, entertainment, media, publishing, education, and non-profit sectors. By leveraging real-time behavioral data, Attentive automates the delivery of tailored text messages throughout the customer lifecycle, which includes product recommendations, special promotions, payment notifications, and real-time customer service. With over 2,000 clients, including well-known brands like Sephora and Urban Outfitters, Attentive has demonstrated significant effectiveness, achieving impressive metrics such as over 30% click-through rates and more than 25 times return on investment.

Playco

Series A in 2020
Playco Global, Inc. is an instant-play gaming company that specializes in developing a browser-based streaming game engine, enabling multiplayer games that people can enjoy together without the need for downloads. Founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul, the company creates games, backend infrastructure, and analytics, distributing its offerings across various gaming platforms. Playco collaborates with a diverse network of partners, ranging from established technology and social media giants to innovative startups, to enhance its gaming experiences. The company's focus on accessibility allows users to engage in advanced gaming on popular social and messenger platforms using basic setups.

Chorus.ai

Series C in 2020
Chorus.ai operates a conversation intelligence platform specifically designed for sales teams. The platform transcribes and analyzes business conversations in real-time, allowing sales representatives and managers to identify key moments in their calls. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing algorithms, Chorus.ai provides insights that help teams replicate the performance of top-performing representatives. This enables clients to enhance their sales strategies and improve deal closures efficiently. The company serves a diverse clientele, including both startups and established public companies.

Drishti

Series B in 2020
Drishti Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based computer vision solutions designed for visual inspections in manufacturing processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a software as a service solution that leverages video analytics and traceability to enhance productivity, quality, and training on manual assembly lines. Drishti's technology digitizes human actions, providing real-time, non-intrusive observations that enable manufacturers to improve operational efficiency. It serves primarily the electronics and automotive industries by facilitating the training of new employees, cross-training existing staff, and identifying high-performing workers who innovate within their roles. This approach not only aids in digital transformation but also helps workers remain competitive in an increasingly automated environment.

Cohesity

Series E in 2020
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

Grammarly

Venture Round in 2019
Grammarly, Inc. is a technology company that has developed an online digital writing assistant aimed at helping users identify and correct writing mistakes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company serves approximately 30 million users daily, providing tools that enhance clarity and effectiveness in communication. Grammarly's writing assistant utilizes artificial intelligence combined with human expertise to deliver real-time support for individuals and businesses, fostering confident communication. The company operates across multiple platforms and devices, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Kyiv, and Vancouver. Grammarly's mission is to empower the global community of English speakers, promoting understanding and expression through improved writing.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition, Inc. specializes in providing software infrastructure for the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has established a strong presence with additional offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich. Its product suite emphasizes simulation and analytics, offering advanced tools that enable automotive companies to conduct comprehensive testing and accelerate the development of autonomous technologies. With a team comprised of experts from leading firms in the technology and automotive sectors, Applied Intuition supports a diverse range of clients in enhancing their autonomous vehicle initiatives.

Metagenomi

Series A in 2019
Metagenomi, Inc. is a genetic medicines company based in Emeryville, California, focused on developing innovative gene editing systems for the treatment of genetic diseases. Since its incorporation in 2016, the company has utilized a proprietary metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox that enables the creation of curative therapeutics. This toolbox encompasses a range of advanced technologies, including programmable nucleases, base editors, and various RNA and DNA-mediated integration systems, such as prime editing systems and CRISPR-associated transposases (CASTs). Metagenomi aims to address the challenges posed by diverse mutations that have traditionally been difficult to target with existing genome engineering approaches.

One Concern

Series B in 2019
One Concern, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in disaster preparedness and response through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company has developed an innovative platform that generates post-disaster damage maps and provides daily situational reports. Its primary offering, Seismic Concern, focuses on earthquake preparedness and response, while the broader platform integrates machine learning and hazard modeling to address various natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and fires, as well as chronic issues like poverty and climate change. By delivering solutions throughout the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery phases, One Concern enables governments and leaders to quantify resilience and make informed decisions to minimize the impact of disasters.

Chainalysis

Series B in 2019
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of products aimed at enhancing compliance and mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data, and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring by analyzing the sources and destinations of funds. Additionally, Chainalysis provides activity monitoring reports and diligence tools to help financial institutions assess emerging threats and estimate criminal revenues. Its services cater to government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance companies, and cryptocurrency businesses, facilitating safer interactions within the decentralized financial landscape. The company also has offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Fastly

Series F in 2018
Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and secures applications for its customers. This platform is designed to enhance the delivery of digital experiences by enabling developers to build and manage applications closer to end-users, thereby improving speed and reliability. Fastly's approach differs from traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) by focusing on fewer, strategically located servers in network-dense data centers, allowing for dynamic content delivery and edge computing capabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly serves a diverse range of industries, including digital publishing, media and entertainment, technology, online retail, travel, and financial services. The company is committed to helping businesses meet customer expectations through fast, secure, and scalable online experiences.

Neurotrack

Series B in 2018
Neurotrack Technologies, Inc., founded in 2012 by Elli Kaplan and neuroscientist Dr. Stuart Zola, is based in Redwood City, California. The company focuses on transforming the diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer’s and related dementias through its innovative app-based Cognitive Health Program. Neurotrack offers a computer-based cognitive test that detects impairment in the hippocampus, a key area affected by Alzheimer’s. Utilizing advanced eye-tracking technology, the company provides digital cognitive assessments alongside a personalized intervention program. This approach empowers individuals of all ages to enhance their cognitive health through regular “brain checkups” and targeted lifestyle changes, aiming to improve overall cognitive function and prevent dementia-related conditions.

Anomali

Series D in 2018
Anomali, Inc. is a provider of a threat intelligence platform designed to enhance the detection and identification of cyber threats within organizations. The platform correlates millions of threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data, facilitating threat detection at various stages of the attack lifecycle and enabling proactive mitigation of potential damage. Anomali offers several solutions, including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which delivers personalized threat intelligence for enterprises. Its ThreatStream platform integrates machine-readable threat intelligence with existing security systems, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to external threat intelligence sources. Anomali supports collaboration among organizations through trusted circles to share threat intelligence and analysis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including IT personnel, security analysts, and executives across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Coinbase

Series C in 2016
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Revinate

Series C in 2016
Revinate, Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and email marketing software specifically designed for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dubai, Revinate helps hotels enhance their understanding of guests through data-driven insights and personalized experiences. The platform enables hotels to engage their audiences effectively by utilizing guest profiles, reputation management, and marketing automation technology. With features such as email marketing, upselling opportunities, and guest surveys, Revinate empowers hotels to build lasting relationships with guests and improve their overall experiences. The company serves over 30,000 hotels worldwide, assisting them in driving customer loyalty and increasing revenue.

Insightly

Series C in 2016
Insightly Inc. develops and sells a web-based customer relationship management (CRM) and project management application designed primarily for small businesses, both in Australia and globally. The Insightly platform includes features such as project management, email integration, calendaring, custom fields, notifications, search capabilities, and social integration. It also offers seamless synchronization with Google services, file sharing options, and a mobile application compatible with multiple devices, enabling users to manage tasks, contacts, and projects on the go. Since its incorporation in 2011, Insightly has focused on providing customizable solutions tailored to various customer-facing roles, ensuring ease of use and quick implementation at a competitive cost. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office located in Vancouver, Canada.

Handshake

Series B in 2016
Handshake Corp. is a B2B eCommerce platform that facilitates online and in-person trade for manufacturers and distributors across various industries, including music, gifts, toys, fashion, eyewear, healthcare, and outdoor sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Handshake provides an online sales order application that supports mobile order writing, web order management, and back office integration. The platform enhances the buying and selling processes by allowing sales representatives and customers to place orders easily from any device, at any time. Additionally, it offers personalized experiences by incorporating updated account information, customer-specific pricing, order history, and tailored product catalogs, thereby strengthening relationships between suppliers and their clients. As of May 2019, Handshake operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc.

ServiceMax

Series F in 2015
ServiceMax, Inc. specializes in cloud-based field service management solutions designed to enhance the productivity of service operations across various industries, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and telecommunications. The company's software platform encompasses a range of functionalities, including work order management, advanced scheduling, inventory and contract management, and analytics. These features enable organizations to optimize service execution, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations. Notably, ServiceMax offers specialized tools such as ServiceMax Linx for automated scheduling and QuickBooks integration, along with ServicePulse for enhanced collaboration. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, ServiceMax has expanded its presence globally, with offices in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East.

Sprig

Series B in 2015
Sprig is an online application that specializes in delivering healthy organic meals within 15 minutes. Founded in April 2013 by Morgan Springer, Neeraj Berry, Matt Kent, and Gagan Biyani, the company is based in San Francisco, United States. The platform allows users to conveniently find and order nutritious meals, utilizing locally-sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. By focusing on quick delivery and high-quality food, Sprig aims to meet the growing demand for healthy eating options in a fast-paced world.

Sprig

Series B in 2015
Sprig is an online application that specializes in delivering healthy organic meals within 15 minutes. Founded in April 2013 by Morgan Springer, Neeraj Berry, Matt Kent, and Gagan Biyani, the company is based in San Francisco, United States. The platform allows users to conveniently find and order nutritious meals, utilizing locally-sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. By focusing on quick delivery and high-quality food, Sprig aims to meet the growing demand for healthy eating options in a fast-paced world.

Pley

Series B in 2015
Pley Inc. operates as a toy rental company in the United States. It rents a collection of toys, including LEGO sets, K’NEX toys, and robotic/educational toys to entertain everyone from pre-schoolers through to adulthood. The company offers rental toys through various subscription plans to families. It also sells toys online. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Jose, California.

Square

Series E in 2014
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.

Opower

Venture Round in 2014
Opower, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the utility industry, focused on enhancing customer engagement and promoting energy efficiency. The company collaborates with over 85 utility partners, serving more than 18 million consumers across seven countries. Its software analyzes energy usage data and delivers personalized insights to motivate consumers to reduce their energy consumption. Opower's offerings include home energy reports, smart meter-enabled communications, and a marketplace suite for product recommendations. Additionally, the company provides demand response solutions, such as alerts and feedback reports to encourage reduced energy use during peak times. Opower also enhances digital engagement through customer-facing web applications and tools aimed at improving customer satisfaction. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Opower operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

Lotame

Series D in 2014
Lotame Solutions, Inc. is a data management platform provider that specializes in helping marketers, agencies, and publishers make sense of audience data to inform their marketing and business strategies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Lotame offers a range of services, including a SaaS platform that facilitates the collection, organization, and activation of data from various sources. This allows users to gain a comprehensive understanding of consumers, leading to more effective marketing campaigns and enhanced engagement. Additionally, Lotame provides tools like aiTV: Attribution & Insights for reporting, as well as custom SmartTV Data Segments tailored to specific viewer habits. The company serves a global clientele, positioning itself as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to larger marketing technology providers.

ServiceMax

Series E in 2014
ServiceMax, Inc. specializes in cloud-based field service management solutions designed to enhance the productivity of service operations across various industries, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and telecommunications. The company's software platform encompasses a range of functionalities, including work order management, advanced scheduling, inventory and contract management, and analytics. These features enable organizations to optimize service execution, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations. Notably, ServiceMax offers specialized tools such as ServiceMax Linx for automated scheduling and QuickBooks integration, along with ServicePulse for enhanced collaboration. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, ServiceMax has expanded its presence globally, with offices in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East.

Insightly

Series B in 2013
Insightly Inc. develops and sells a web-based customer relationship management (CRM) and project management application designed primarily for small businesses, both in Australia and globally. The Insightly platform includes features such as project management, email integration, calendaring, custom fields, notifications, search capabilities, and social integration. It also offers seamless synchronization with Google services, file sharing options, and a mobile application compatible with multiple devices, enabling users to manage tasks, contacts, and projects on the go. Since its incorporation in 2011, Insightly has focused on providing customizable solutions tailored to various customer-facing roles, ensuring ease of use and quick implementation at a competitive cost. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office located in Vancouver, Canada.

Palantir Technologies

Series G in 2012
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company that develops platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing large volumes of information for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations globally. Its primary products include Palantir Gotham, tailored for government applications, and Palantir Foundry, designed for commercial clients. These platforms facilitate collaboration among analysts and enable comprehensive data analysis across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, defense, and law enforcement. Palantir’s solutions address issues such as fraud detection, crisis response, cybersecurity, and disaster preparedness. Founded in 2003 in Denver, Colorado, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has established strategic partnerships with clients like United Airlines.
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