Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse range of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and a variety of enterprise solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, which encompasses customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Additionally, Microsoft provides gaming hardware like Xbox consoles, as well as cloud services via Microsoft Azure. The company also runs several global accelerator programs, such as those in London, Seattle, Beijing, and Paris, aimed at nurturing startups by providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster growth and innovation. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, Microsoft for Startups offers free access to its cloud services and facilitates connections with its extensive partner ecosystem. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has established itself as a pivotal player in the technology sector, serving both consumer and commercial markets worldwide.

Erin Burchfield

Global Director, Microsoft Philanthropies - Tech for Social Impact

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Yuval Eldar

Partner GM IoT / OT Security

Bill Gates

Co-Founder

Nir Giller

Partner and Director of IoT and OT Security

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Ashok Misra

Principal PM Manager

Satya Nadella

CEO

Patricia Obermaier

Vice President, US Health and Life Sciences

Emily Rich

Director of Startups

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brad Smith

President

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Washington

Truveta

Corporate Round in 2021
Developer of a health data platform designed to aggregate data across multiple healthcare systems to provide medical insights. The company's platform de-identifies and aggregates healthcare data, with a focus first on COVID-19, enabling researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care

Suplari

Acquisition in 2021
Suplari is an innovative startup, lead by veteran entrepreneurs focused on leveraging machine learning to help enterprises change the way they manage their suppliers and costs. Suplari aggregates data from disconnected internal systems including contracts, invoices, and usage data into a common datastore and then delivers applications on top of that data that provides customers with a holistic view of their suppliers.

EnergSoft

Seed Round in 2021
Energsoft, Inc. offers a sophisticated software as a service (SaaS) platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the development and management of energy storage devices, such as batteries and ultracapacitors. The platform provides advanced visualization and analytics tools that allow manufacturers to monitor thousands of energy storage systems from research and development through to real-world applications. By integrating data from various sources, including testing equipment and actual usage, Energsoft helps optimize charging strategies, predict battery performance, and improve production efficiency. The company addresses the challenges researchers face in managing extensive characterization data, which includes cycling curves, impedance, and aging data, all of which can vary significantly based on processing and environmental conditions. Energsoft aims to innovate within the energy sector by facilitating the discovery of new materials for renewable energy storage, thereby contributing to solutions for one of society's most pressing scientific challenges.

Orions Systems

Acquisition in 2020
Orions Digital Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Snoqualmie, Washington, specializing in the development of smart vision systems for various sectors, including military, homeland security, healthcare, and media. Founded in 2012, the company has a strong background in digital video innovations, contributing to significant advancements such as the H.264 video codec and early streaming protocols. Orions Systems has created an artificial intelligence-based video analysis platform that offers an advanced method for managing unstructured data in machine learning applications. This platform utilizes semantic design data to produce ontological data, allowing clients to transform video and sensor data into actionable business and operational intelligence in real-time. As of July 2020, Orions Systems operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

UW CREATE

Corporate Round in 2020
CREATE was founded in the summer of 2019 when a group of accessibility researchers from around campus came together to discuss common interests. With the diversity of interests and common goals represented around the table, it became clear that a broader organizing body would help to amplify what each individual was doing.

Movere

Acquisition in 2019
Movere, Inc. provides the data and insights needed to plan cloud migrations and continuously optimize, monitor and analyze IT environments. The company was formerly known as Unified Logic Inc and changed its name to Movere Inc. Movere, Inc. Was founded in 2008 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. As of September 4, 2019, Movere, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Human Inc

Series B in 2018
Human Inc. is a Seattle-based consumer technology company that specializes in manufacturing earphones. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating products that prioritize the needs, relationships, and experiences of individuals. By integrating user-centric design principles, Human Inc. aims to enhance the auditory experience while fostering a connection between technology and its users.

Undead Labs

Acquisition in 2018
Undead Labs LLC is a video game development studio based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2009 and currently a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. The company aims to innovate within the online gaming sector, specializing in the creation of zombie-survival games. Its notable titles include the critically acclaimed State of Decay, released in June 2013, followed by State of Decay 2 in June 2016. Undead Labs focuses on delivering immersive gaming experiences for players on Xbox and PC, continually striving to enhance and redefine the genre of zombie survival games.

PlayFab

Acquisition in 2018
PlayFab is a cloud-based provider of tools and services for building and managing online games. PlayFab offers services like profile management, multiplayer servers, and matchmaking, in-game commerce and marketplaces, deep analytics, server operations, and management, and much more. The experienced team at PlayFab is dedicated to arming the most creative game talent with state-of-the-art backend services and tools so they can focus on the fun while staying competitive in today’s market. PlayFab brings together all the features you need, from leaderboards to virtual currency to user authentication to purchasing, all without needing to write a single line of code. It also offers a range of pricing plans to meet the diverse needs of its customers, from free plans for small indies to enterprise-level plans for major publishers.

Clobotics

Seed Round in 2017
Clobotics Co., Ltd. specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions tailored for the retail and wind power industries. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in the United States and Singapore, the company combines computer vision, machine learning, and data analytics with various hardware technologies, including drones and mobile applications. Clobotics offers end-to-end solutions that help businesses automate labor-intensive processes, improve operational efficiency, and gain real-time insights through advanced data analysis. The company is supported by a skilled international research and development team and has filed over 30 patents, reflecting its commitment to innovation. Additionally, Clobotics provides information technology consulting, strategic advice, and cloud-based industrial data analytics services, further enhancing its offerings to clients.

Intentional Software

Acquisition in 2017
Intentional Software Corporation’s mission is to make the world’s knowledge more accessible and useful. They are creating the next generation of knowledge work by combining knowledge processing with group productivity. Their focus is to improve productivity and accelerate innovation by empowering knowledge workers to work more effectively with software programmers.

Versium

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Versium Analytics, Inc. is a data technology company that specializes in automated predictive analytics solutions to enhance marketing and sales efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Versium offers a suite of tools, including its LifeData™ predictive analytics scoring solution, which integrates over 300 billion behavioral attributes with clients' existing data. This allows organizations to optimize consumer engagement and improve marketing efficiency by identifying customers with the highest likelihood of purchasing. Key offerings include Predict, a machine learning solution for B2B and B2C campaigns, a Developer Portal for API access, and the Datafinder LifeData warehouse, which encompasses a wide range of online and offline data attributes, such as demographics, financial information, and purchase interests. Through these solutions, Versium empowers businesses to create targeted marketing strategies and improve customer retention.

Mixer

Acquisition in 2016
Mixer, formerly Beam, offers gaming live-streams made interactive. Mixer gives viewers a window into streamer's game worlds, allowing you to do everything from striking lightning down, to generating the level's terrain. Mixer is a next-generation live streaming platform for gamers that lets viewers participate in the gameplay itself.Instead of sitting idle, viewers get to engage with the content directly, creating quests, choosing weapons, or even acting as characters within the game world.

Unify Square

Venture Round in 2016
Unify Square Inc. specializes in software solutions, consulting, and managed services for Microsoft Skype for Business and other collaboration platforms worldwide. The company’s flagship product, PowerSuite, offers a comprehensive dashboard that provides monitoring, analytics, and user experience solutions, enabling organizations to optimize their communication systems. Unify Square also delivers PowerSuite Cloud Managed Services, which assist IT departments in ensuring secure and efficient meeting, chat, and call experiences for users. Additional offerings include remote managed services through PowerAssurance, custom presence tools, and BusyOnBusym, a solution for managing busy signals in corporate settings. Furthermore, Unify Square provides strategic consulting services, including implementation support, user adoption strategies, and ongoing enhancements for unified communications. Established in 2008, the company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in several countries across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Code.org

Grant in 2016
Code.org is a non-profit organization focused on expanding computer programming education in the United States. It aims to integrate computer science into the core curriculum of K-12 education, alongside other STEM subjects. The foundation offers free online courses that utilize open source technology, allowing for widespread access to high-quality educational resources. Its curriculum materials and tutorials are shared under a Creative Commons license, promoting non-commercial use and collaboration. By fostering a greater understanding of computer science, Code.org seeks to prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven world.

Human Inc

Seed Round in 2016
Human Inc. is a Seattle-based consumer technology company that specializes in manufacturing earphones. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating products that prioritize the needs, relationships, and experiences of individuals. By integrating user-centric design principles, Human Inc. aims to enhance the auditory experience while fostering a connection between technology and its users.

ClicData

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
ClicData is a provider of cloud-based dashboard systems aimed at enhancing business efficiency through improved reporting and data management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lille, France, with additional offices in Seattle, Scottsdale, and Toronto, ClicData offers a collaborative workspace that enables users to create live dashboards and reports using a drag-and-drop interface. Its application serves a variety of industries, including banking, logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality. ClicData's platform is designed to simplify business intelligence, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises by allowing them to connect, manage, analyze, visualize, and share data from multiple sources. The company operates data centers in France and Canada and continues to evolve its offerings to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Defined.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Defined.ai is a data science company that specializes in providing artificial intelligence training data for various machine learning applications. The company operates a self-service SaaS platform that allows users to source and enrich structured training data, enhancing the capabilities of models to interpret text, speech, and images. Additionally, Defined.ai offers an API that integrates directly with users' data processes, facilitating the retrieval of enriched training data. The company also features Neevo, an online platform that invites contributions from the public to improve AI systems. Serving industries such as automotive, banking, utilities, fintech, media, and healthcare, Defined.ai combines machine learning, data science, and crowd-sourcing to streamline global data collection and enrichment efforts, ultimately improving the quality, scalability, and time-to-market of AI and natural language processing applications. Founded in 2015, Defined.ai is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Porto and Lisbon, Portugal, and Tokyo, Japan.

Pivaclouds

Grant in 2015
Data mining service PCSapi by Privaclouds created based on Natural Language Processing and Machine learning technology for making deep analysis of multi-language any content. Service in real time analyse big data traffic from private and relevant public sources of Users for satisfaction of Businesses. Analytical result provided through smart Rest APIs tools. Service provides new knowledge for Companies about their Clients and Customers for development and protection their Businesses. This is next evolutionary level of real time bigdata business analysis. Service in real time extracting and collecting enriched data, from the private and relevant public content of the business Clients. The Service extracts few enriched data types from relevant content: Entity, Sentiment, Keywords, Concepts, Relation and Taxonomy. Access to stored enriched data provides through intelligent tools of APIs requests.

Play Works Studio

Grant in 2015
Play Works Studio develops science-based games for girls and boys. Its mission is to encourage children, especially girls, to discover a passion for science and technology while having fun. Play Works Studio was founded on May 7, 2013, and is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.

VoloMetrix

Acquisition in 2015
VoloMetrix, Inc. is a people analytics technology company that specializes in enhancing organizational performance through the analysis of big data. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an additional office in San Francisco, VoloMetrix provides solutions that analyze anonymized, aggregated data from corporate communication systems. Its offerings include customizable dashboards, social network graphs, and predictive analysis tools, which help organizations improve workforce planning, drive sales, and enhance employee engagement. The company serves a range of industries, including banking, biotech, software, and professional services, primarily focusing on Fortune 500 companies. VoloMetrix's technology provides executives with insights into employee behaviors and relationships, enabling better organizational alignment and productivity. As of September 2015, VoloMetrix operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Unify Square

Series B in 2015
Unify Square Inc. specializes in software solutions, consulting, and managed services for Microsoft Skype for Business and other collaboration platforms worldwide. The company’s flagship product, PowerSuite, offers a comprehensive dashboard that provides monitoring, analytics, and user experience solutions, enabling organizations to optimize their communication systems. Unify Square also delivers PowerSuite Cloud Managed Services, which assist IT departments in ensuring secure and efficient meeting, chat, and call experiences for users. Additional offerings include remote managed services through PowerAssurance, custom presence tools, and BusyOnBusym, a solution for managing busy signals in corporate settings. Furthermore, Unify Square provides strategic consulting services, including implementation support, user adoption strategies, and ongoing enhancements for unified communications. Established in 2008, the company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in several countries across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

CloudCoreo

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
CloudCoreo, Inc. operates a cloud management platform that allows users to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across various providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, CloudCoreo offers a community-driven DevOps framework combined with an automation engine, enabling users to create, modify, and maintain cloud stacks, which include all components of a deployment such as managed services. The platform identifies public cloud risks at the time of deployment, helping to prevent compliance violations and security breaches. Additionally, CloudCoreo serves as a searchable repository of stacks, facilitating easier understanding and management of cloud-related risks. As of February 2018, CloudCoreo operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Accelerated Pictures

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Accelerated Pictures is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software designed to assist filmmakers in their decision-making processes. The company offers a visual film planning application that facilitates collaboration among creative teams. Its platform incorporates a Virtual Reality (VR) storyboarding system, allowing production stakeholders to better understand and align with each other's visions and concerns. Through these innovative tools, Accelerated Pictures aims to enhance the filmmaking experience by fostering communication and collaboration among all involved parties.

Slope

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Slope is a software company that offers collaboration, workflow, and review tools designed for producing business content. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope enables users to effectively manage projects by organizing campaigns, assigning responsibilities, and tracking deliverables. The platform allows for the upload and sharing of files while facilitating feedback and approval processes from both internal and external collaborators. It supports various multimedia formats, including time-coded comments and image annotations, and provides features for team management, notifications, and activity tracking. Slope primarily serves marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, addressing the common challenges associated with project planning and execution. The software was developed to streamline the traditionally cumbersome processes of managing creative work, drawing from the team's extensive experience in the creative agency sector.

Slope

Seed Round in 2015
Slope is a software company that offers collaboration, workflow, and review tools designed for producing business content. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope enables users to effectively manage projects by organizing campaigns, assigning responsibilities, and tracking deliverables. The platform allows for the upload and sharing of files while facilitating feedback and approval processes from both internal and external collaborators. It supports various multimedia formats, including time-coded comments and image annotations, and provides features for team management, notifications, and activity tracking. Slope primarily serves marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, addressing the common challenges associated with project planning and execution. The software was developed to streamline the traditionally cumbersome processes of managing creative work, drawing from the team's extensive experience in the creative agency sector.

Socedo

Venture Round in 2015
Socedo, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in automated social media lead generation solutions. Founded in 2011, Socedo helps B2B marketers identify and engage with their target audiences by leveraging intent data from social networks, particularly Twitter. The platform allows users to find prospects based on real-time behaviors and specific keywords, as well as to gain insights into existing contacts and target accounts. Socedo's system qualifies leads through predefined workflows and provides valuable demographic and behavioral information, enhancing lead data for integration with marketing automation and CRM systems. The company collaborates with various brands, including Microsoft and F5, to streamline the lead generation process and identify sales opportunities based on social media activities.

Ubi Interactive

Venture Round in 2015
Ubi Interactive is a technology startup based in Seattle, that offers a patent pending solution to turn every surface into a 3D multitouch-screen. All you need is a Microsoft Kinect and a projector in order to turn your favorite surface into an interactive touch screen. Ubi was selected by Microsoft as one of the eleven promising companies from all over the word to be part of its first accelerator program. During this program, Ubi has developed and perfected its technology, making good use of the technical and business guidance it received from Microsoft. Ubi’s unique technology has caught the world's attention and has been featured in CNN, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, GeekWire and many other places. Microsoft called Ubi’s technology as the future of digital displays and featured it in the World Partner Conference 2012.

Heroic.ly

Venture Round in 2015
Heroic.ly operates an online marketing platform. Its platform offers the knowledge of publishers, platforms, and content that target customers; details on value of real-time marketing funnel; and report on customer centric insights such as predicted revenue, CPA targets, and lead time. Heroic.ly is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Greenbutton

Acquisition in 2014
GreenButton is a global software company that specializes in high-performance cloud computing, offering a platform that allows independent software vendors (ISVs) to transition their applications to the cloud without the need for extensive recoding. The company provides an intelligent interface known as the "GreenButton," enabling users to access cloud resources directly from their desktop applications. This service simplifies the integration of cloud capabilities for compute-intensive applications, allowing software vendors to efficiently manage licenses and monetize their offerings. With offices in New Zealand, Palo Alto, and Seattle, GreenButton has been recognized as a leader in the cloud sector, notably winning the Microsoft Windows Azure ISV Partner of the Year award in 2011. As the demand for cloud computing continues to grow, GreenButton addresses the challenges faced by end users and vendors in engaging with cloud resources effectively.

Boxella

Venture Round in 2014
Boxella helps consumers track important information and alerts about their big-ticket purchases throughout the lifecycle of those products.

CloudCoreo

Venture Round in 2014
CloudCoreo, Inc. operates a cloud management platform that allows users to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across various providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, CloudCoreo offers a community-driven DevOps framework combined with an automation engine, enabling users to create, modify, and maintain cloud stacks, which include all components of a deployment such as managed services. The platform identifies public cloud risks at the time of deployment, helping to prevent compliance violations and security breaches. Additionally, CloudCoreo serves as a searchable repository of stacks, facilitating easier understanding and management of cloud-related risks. As of February 2018, CloudCoreo operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Clari5 (CustomerXPs)

Venture Round in 2014
Category leaders for Enterprise Fraud Risk Management Systems and Anti-Money Laundering Systems, winner of premier global acclaim for product innovation and featured consistently in global risktech and regtech top 100 rankings, Clari5 redefines real-time, cross-channel Financial Crime Risk Management using a 'central nervous system' approach to help banks combat financial crime. Clari5 uses a ‘human brain like’ approach by synthesizing enterprise-wide intelligence and delivering precise contextual insights in extreme real-time, within the short transaction window, for necessary interventions. Clari5 is a bolt-on system, requires no replacement and features a compact implementation cycle with extremely quick ROI. Harnessing the combined power of Automation, AI, ML, Decision Sciences & Real-time Decisions, Clari5 is today processing over 10 bn transactions and is managing over 500 mn accounts. Marquee banks in 15 countries trust Clari5 to power their fraud risk management strategy.

Freak'n Genius

Seed Round in 2014
Problem: No way exists to track analytics for physical books, games, and toys beyond the point of sale. Solution: We're building Campfire, an Ecommerce platform for immersive audio/visual experiences around physical products.

Keebitz

Venture Round in 2014
Keebitz automates referral marketing for dentists. Keebitz.com makes it easy for dentists to: •Stay on their patients minds. Get referred by them, online and on any mobile device. •Reward patients who refer them, via email. Track the delivery of their reward, in real time. •Be the first to know when your patients' friends and family are looking for a dentist, Before their competitors do.

Sensoro

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sensoro Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of chips, sensors, and communication modules that facilitate the collection and transmission of data through proximity and wireless sensor networks, catering to various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s product lineup includes the Alpha Base Station, Alpha Gateway, and Alpha Node-4AA, which provide comprehensive signal coverage and centralized management for IoT networks. Additionally, Sensoro offers innovative devices such as Yunzi, a multi-sensory device for real-world interactions, and Sensoro Beacon, a wireless intelligent sensor. Their advanced technology enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve comfort and security in various environments, including smart city projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Malaysia, and China. Founded in 2013, Sensoro is headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Seattle.

Ranku

Seed Round in 2013
Ranku offers a recruitment platform using predictive analytics to help colleges increase online degree enrollment. Ranku (pronounced ran-koo) was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 2016.

Apiphany

Acquisition in 2013
Apiphany is a provider of API management and delivery solutions, established in 2012 and based in Washington, DC. The company offers a flexible and secure cloud-based architecture that enables organizations to effectively navigate the mobile, social, and app economy. Apiphany's services allow businesses to share data internally and with partners, monitor and secure API access, and gain insights into their API ecosystems. This comprehensive approach helps companies innovate rapidly while managing costs and scaling as needed. Apiphany operates on a Software as a Service model with monthly billing, catering to a diverse clientele that includes notable organizations such as The Washington Post, NFLData, Random House, and FlightLookup.

BuildersCloud

Series A in 2013
BuildersCloud makes sharing, accessing and working with construction documents incredibly easy. Top construction industry leaders have endorsed BuildersCloud for: •document and communication exchange between offices/field •patent-pending technology to process data in cloud (creates zero-latency in exchange of information) •instant SMS, Web, and Email sharing of critical updates (mobile, PC, tablets) •PDF, image and photo collaboration tools •remote productivity controls •customer-friendly and intuitive design

MetricsHub

Venture Round in 2013
MetricsHub offers cloud monitoring that keeps web applications up and running for the lowest possible cost. MetricsHub tracks key metrics and takes automatic actions in order to save money on cloud hosting bills, time spent on server administration and improve business continuity. MetricsHub is essential to the operational success of the growing number of companies with IT and product groups using cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure).

Prism

Venture Round in 2013
Prism is a bill-tracking and payment application based in Fort Collins, Colorado, designed to help individuals manage their bills and personal finances effectively. The application is accessible on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle. It connects users directly with their billers, providing automatic notifications for new bills and enabling secure payment scheduling using credit and debit cards, as well as bank accounts. Additionally, Prism features a dashboard that allows users to monitor their account balances and review monthly expense statements, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Ripl

Debt Financing in 2013
RIPL, INC. provides an application to create posts and share them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on iOS or Android based devices. Its application enables social media influencers to personalize and share trending stories, create eye catching original content, and monetize their following across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and makes it to create animated posts from photos, text, and links using professional designs. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Kirkland, Washington.

AppSheet

Seed Round in 2013
AppSheet is a no-code platform that empowers business users to create powerful applications without the need for programming knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, it allows users to connect with various data sources, including spreadsheets, relational databases, and cloud services. The platform facilitates the rapid development of customizable applications that can incorporate features such as offline access, workflow automation, and machine learning capabilities. These applications are designed to function across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and messaging services. AppSheet's focus on user-friendly app creation enables organizations to leverage their data effectively while adhering to IT governance and security standards.

Boxella

Seed Round in 2013
Boxella helps consumers track important information and alerts about their big-ticket purchases throughout the lifecycle of those products.

Azuqua

Seed Round in 2013
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

Heroic.ly

Seed Round in 2013
Heroic.ly operates an online marketing platform. Its platform offers the knowledge of publishers, platforms, and content that target customers; details on value of real-time marketing funnel; and report on customer centric insights such as predicted revenue, CPA targets, and lead time. Heroic.ly is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

BuildersCloud

Seed Round in 2013
BuildersCloud makes sharing, accessing and working with construction documents incredibly easy. Top construction industry leaders have endorsed BuildersCloud for: •document and communication exchange between offices/field •patent-pending technology to process data in cloud (creates zero-latency in exchange of information) •instant SMS, Web, and Email sharing of critical updates (mobile, PC, tablets) •PDF, image and photo collaboration tools •remote productivity controls •customer-friendly and intuitive design

Azuqua

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

OFunnel

Seed Round in 2013
For Businesses, OFunnel provides a way to tap into the networks of everyone in the organization--not just the sales team. With OFunnel, your sales team is able to spend more time gaining warm introductions and closing critical deals, and less time making cold calls.

iStreamPlanet

Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet, the Leader in Live: iStreamPlanet is a premier, multiplatform video-workflow solutions provider committed to bringing high-quality streaming video experiences to connected audiences around the world. With more than a decade of live streaming video experience, iStreamPlanet has built a comprehensive offering of cloud-based video-workflow products and services for live event and live linear streaming channels. iStreamPlanet’s innovative approach has been chosen by the world’s leading sports, entertainment, and technology brands including NBC, Turner Broadcasting, Notre Dame Athletics, Pac-12 Networks, AT&T, and Microsoft. Founded in 2000, the privately held company is headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in Redmond, Wash., and London. More information can be found at www.istreamplanet.com.

MetricsHub

Acquisition in 2013
MetricsHub offers cloud monitoring that keeps web applications up and running for the lowest possible cost. MetricsHub tracks key metrics and takes automatic actions in order to save money on cloud hosting bills, time spent on server administration and improve business continuity. MetricsHub is essential to the operational success of the growing number of companies with IT and product groups using cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure).

Sensoro

Venture Round in 2012
Sensoro Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of chips, sensors, and communication modules that facilitate the collection and transmission of data through proximity and wireless sensor networks, catering to various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s product lineup includes the Alpha Base Station, Alpha Gateway, and Alpha Node-4AA, which provide comprehensive signal coverage and centralized management for IoT networks. Additionally, Sensoro offers innovative devices such as Yunzi, a multi-sensory device for real-world interactions, and Sensoro Beacon, a wireless intelligent sensor. Their advanced technology enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve comfort and security in various environments, including smart city projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Malaysia, and China. Founded in 2013, Sensoro is headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Seattle.

Buddy Platform

Seed Round in 2012
Buddy Technologies Limited is an Australian IoT and cloud-based technology company that operates through two primary segments: Commercial Business and Consumer Business. It offers Buddy Ohm, a resource monitoring and analytics solution designed to enhance energy management for commercial and industrial clients. Additionally, Buddy provides Buddy Cloud, which facilitates data access and storage across various environments such as recreational vehicles, schools, and commercial buildings. The company also features Parse on Buddy, a mobile backend service, and markets Wi-Fi enabled lighting solutions through its LIFX brand, which has gained significant traction in the smart lighting market, being used in nearly one million homes and available in over 100 countries. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Buddy Technologies Limited has expanded its presence with offices in Seattle, Melbourne, Silicon Valley, and Shenzhen.

MetricsHub

Seed Round in 2012
MetricsHub offers cloud monitoring that keeps web applications up and running for the lowest possible cost. MetricsHub tracks key metrics and takes automatic actions in order to save money on cloud hosting bills, time spent on server administration and improve business continuity. MetricsHub is essential to the operational success of the growing number of companies with IT and product groups using cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure).

Ripl

Seed Round in 2012
RIPL, INC. provides an application to create posts and share them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on iOS or Android based devices. Its application enables social media influencers to personalize and share trending stories, create eye catching original content, and monetize their following across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and makes it to create animated posts from photos, text, and links using professional designs. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Kirkland, Washington.

BagsUp

Seed Round in 2012
BagsUp is a company focused on enhancing the travel experience for business travelers through its innovative travel intelligence platform. By extracting and organizing data from spreadsheets, databases, and networks, BagsUp creates user-friendly products that provide valuable insights and context for travel planning. The platform facilitates seamless connections and communication, allowing users to easily identify suitable accommodations and dining options. Through its efforts, BagsUp aims to simplify the travel planning process, ensuring that business travelers can efficiently arrange their trips and make informed decisions about where to stay and eat.

Socedo

Seed Round in 2012
Socedo, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in automated social media lead generation solutions. Founded in 2011, Socedo helps B2B marketers identify and engage with their target audiences by leveraging intent data from social networks, particularly Twitter. The platform allows users to find prospects based on real-time behaviors and specific keywords, as well as to gain insights into existing contacts and target accounts. Socedo's system qualifies leads through predefined workflows and provides valuable demographic and behavioral information, enhancing lead data for integration with marketing automation and CRM systems. The company collaborates with various brands, including Microsoft and F5, to streamline the lead generation process and identify sales opportunities based on social media activities.

Prism

Seed Round in 2012
Prism is a bill-tracking and payment application based in Fort Collins, Colorado, designed to help individuals manage their bills and personal finances effectively. The application is accessible on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle. It connects users directly with their billers, providing automatic notifications for new bills and enabling secure payment scheduling using credit and debit cards, as well as bank accounts. Additionally, Prism features a dashboard that allows users to monitor their account balances and review monthly expense statements, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

BagsUp

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
BagsUp is a company focused on enhancing the travel experience for business travelers through its innovative travel intelligence platform. By extracting and organizing data from spreadsheets, databases, and networks, BagsUp creates user-friendly products that provide valuable insights and context for travel planning. The platform facilitates seamless connections and communication, allowing users to easily identify suitable accommodations and dining options. Through its efforts, BagsUp aims to simplify the travel planning process, ensuring that business travelers can efficiently arrange their trips and make informed decisions about where to stay and eat.

Keebitz

Seed Round in 2012
Keebitz automates referral marketing for dentists. Keebitz.com makes it easy for dentists to: •Stay on their patients minds. Get referred by them, online and on any mobile device. •Reward patients who refer them, via email. Track the delivery of their reward, in real time. •Be the first to know when your patients' friends and family are looking for a dentist, Before their competitors do.

Appetas

Seed Round in 2012
Appetas offers a restaurant marketing platform designed to help restaurant owners establish a strong online presence quickly and efficiently. The platform enables restaurants to create visually appealing websites, mobile sites, and social media profiles that showcase their menus, hours, and locations. By simplifying the process, Appetas addresses the challenges faced by individual and small chain restaurants, which often find existing options too complex and costly. Restaurant owners can easily manage and update their sites or choose a full-service option if preferred. Appetas reaches its clients through established partner channels, allowing restaurant owners to leverage a trusted source for their online marketing needs.

Reveal

Seed Round in 2012
Reveal is an OS X application that connects its users instantly in one-on-one chats with new people nearby or across the globe. It allows both parties to start anonymous, and then choose to reveal info about themselves, like their name or photo, as they become comfortable. The company was launched in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

AppSheet

Venture Round in 2012
AppSheet is a no-code platform that empowers business users to create powerful applications without the need for programming knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, it allows users to connect with various data sources, including spreadsheets, relational databases, and cloud services. The platform facilitates the rapid development of customizable applications that can incorporate features such as offline access, workflow automation, and machine learning capabilities. These applications are designed to function across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and messaging services. AppSheet's focus on user-friendly app creation enables organizations to leverage their data effectively while adhering to IT governance and security standards.

Ubi Interactive

Seed Round in 2012
Ubi Interactive is a technology startup based in Seattle, that offers a patent pending solution to turn every surface into a 3D multitouch-screen. All you need is a Microsoft Kinect and a projector in order to turn your favorite surface into an interactive touch screen. Ubi was selected by Microsoft as one of the eleven promising companies from all over the word to be part of its first accelerator program. During this program, Ubi has developed and perfected its technology, making good use of the technical and business guidance it received from Microsoft. Ubi’s unique technology has caught the world's attention and has been featured in CNN, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, GeekWire and many other places. Microsoft called Ubi’s technology as the future of digital displays and featured it in the World Partner Conference 2012.

Freak'n Genius

Seed Round in 2012
Problem: No way exists to track analytics for physical books, games, and toys beyond the point of sale. Solution: We're building Campfire, an Ecommerce platform for immersive audio/visual experiences around physical products.

Rosetta Biosoftware

Acquisition in 2009
Rosetta Biosoftware specializes in life science informatics solutions that facilitate advancements in biological research, drug discovery, and translational medicine. The company offers advanced software services, including the Rosetta Resolver and Elucidator systems, which provide life scientists with scalable and user-friendly platforms for data analysis. These tools are designed to accelerate research, enhance safety, and aid therapeutic decision-making. With a focus on innovation, Rosetta Biosoftware aims to transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting the development of personalized medicine. Formerly a subsidiary of Merck, the company was acquired by Microsoft in June 2009.

Farecast

Acquisition in 2008
Farecast is a fare-prediction service founded in 2003 that helps travelers decide when to purchase airline tickets. The company utilizes a sophisticated analytical engine that examines 175 billion points of historical airfare data to predict future price movements, claiming a success rate of 70-75% for its predictions. This allows users to determine whether to buy a ticket now or wait for potential fare drops. In addition to airfare predictions, Farecast has expanded its offerings to include hotel deals, displaying results from various travel search sites on a map with pricing information. The platform highlights overpriced hotels in blue and those with attractive pricing in red, helping users identify the best deals. Farecast distinguishes itself in a competitive market by focusing on predictive analytics, asserting that it is the only company capable of forecasting future airfare prices.

Kidaro

Acquisition in 2008
Kidaro, established in 2004, is a technology company that focuses on providing a secure and centrally managed environment for organizations using patent-pending technology. The company enables organizations to utilize standard-based industry technologies on any endpoint host while ensuring security requirements and regulatory compliance. Kidaro's platform is designed to maintain a flexible user environment, enhance usability, and simplify administration. Currently, the company is operating in stealth mode and is backed by investors Genesis Partners and Storm Ventures.

Caligari

Acquisition in 2008
Caligari Corporation is a pioneer in the field of 3D modeling and animation, dedicated to developing software that facilitates visual communication. The company provides tools that enable users to create web pages, fully-rendered images, 3D models, and interactive simulations. Caligari's solutions cater to a diverse range of markets, including design, engineering, biomedicine, and entertainment, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the 3D authoring process across various industries.

WebFives

Acquisition in 2007
Developer of a software designed to create and share digital media. The company's Vizrea Snap software allows users to securely and automatically move photos, video, audio, and more between camera phones and computer and share them with friends, enabling them to view photos from anywhere.

aQuantive

Acquisition in 2007
aQuantive is an advertising network purchased by Microsoft in May 2007.

DevBiz Business Solutions

Acquisition in 2007
DevBiz Business Solutions, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, specializes in software development tools for .NET developers. As a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, the company offers a range of web access development software and tools that facilitate the management of work items, documents, reports, and version control repositories through a user-friendly web interface. This focus on enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows positions DevBiz as a valuable resource for developers seeking efficient solutions in their software development processes.

SeaDragon Software

Acquisition in 2006
Founded in 2003, the company that would eventually become Seadragon Software was originally named Sand Codex. Based in Princeton, Sand Codex moved to Seattle in 2004 to accommodate founder Blaise Ag era y Arcas's wife's new role at the University of Washington. In 2005 Sand Codex received 4 million in angel and venture capital funding, including 2 million from the Madrona Venture Group. 2 It was after this injection of capital that the company changed its name to Seadragon Software. In early 2006, Seadragon Software was acquired by Microsoft 3 and organized within the newly formed Live Labs, a midpoint between Microsoft's online product groups and MSR, under Dr. Gary William Flake.

Blackboard

Venture Round in 2001
Blackboard Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise technology and solutions tailored for the education sector, serving higher education, K-12, corporate, and government organizations. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Its flagship platform, Blackboard Learn, supports academic objectives, while Blackboard Collaborate facilitates interactive and mobile learning. Blackboard's offerings also include solutions for assignment integrity, data analytics, program assessment, and student support services. Additionally, Blackboard Connect provides a mass notification service to enhance communication within educational institutions. The company's innovative tools aim to improve engagement, accessibility, and institutional performance, impacting millions of students and educators globally.

Expedia

Venture Round in 2000
Expedia is an online travel agency that provides a comprehensive range of travel-related services, allowing users to book airline tickets, hotel accommodations, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. The company operates various localized websites for travelers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and China. With over 325,000 hotels and more than 3,000 holiday activities and attractions available, Expedia serves as a one-stop platform for travel planning. Users can access independent reviews, visa assistance, and helpful features like maps and weather forecasts. Expedia also caters to corporate travel needs and has expanded its services internationally through investments in local platforms.

Bungie

Acquisition in 2000
Bungie, Inc. is a video game developer based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 1991. The company is best known for creating the Halo franchise and the Destiny series, which have significantly impacted the gaming industry. In addition to game development, Bungie operates an online store that sells a variety of merchandise, including apparel, soundtracks, accessories, games, bags, art, books, and collectibles. Over the years, Bungie has evolved from a small operation to a prominent studio, known for its engaging gameplay and innovative experiences.

DiscoverMusic

Venture Round in 1999
DiscoverMusic.com is the provider of music samples and data for use by Internet and traditional music retailers to facilitate the sale of music.

Entropic Research Laboratories

Acquisition in 1999
Entropic, with bases in both Cambridge, in the United Kingdom and Redwood in the United States.

Entropic

Acquisition in 1999
Entropic is a speech recognition software company, which developed applications for voice-enabling the web via mobile operators.

Softway Systems

Acquisition in 1999
Softway Systems, Inc. (http://www.opennt.com) is the leading provider of UNIX system products for Microsoft Windows NT. The company was founded in 1995 by a team of open system and UNIX industry veterans. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and also has offices in Washington, D.C., Kitchener, Canada, and Paris, France. Softway Systems is a privately held, venture capital backed company.

Visio Corporation

Acquisition in 1999
Visio Corporation specializes in business drawing and diagramming software solutions. Its main offerings include Visio Standard, Visio Technical, Visio Professional, Visio Enterprise, and IntelliCAD. These products are designed to assist both business and technical users in creating a variety of drawings and diagrams, facilitating effective communication and visualization of complex information. Visio's software is widely utilized across different industries for its ability to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

Zoomit

Acquisition in 1999
Zoomit VIA embodies the concept of the metadirectory: a directory service that integrates numerous other directory services to improve the ease and effectiveness of directory management.

Windows Live Hotmail

Acquisition in 1997
Windows Live Hotmail offers Web-based email services. Its services include Hotmail, MSN, Messenger, SkyDrive password-protected online storage, and Windows live, as well as provision for photos and slideshows, and calendar and events. The company was formerly known as MSN Hotmail. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

Hotmail

Acquisition in 1997
Hotmail is a web-based email service that allows users to send and receive electronic mail via the internet, enabling communication from any location. Founded in 1995 and originally known as MSN Hotmail, the service is based in Redmond, Washington. Hotmail offers a variety of additional features, including support for photos, slideshows, calendars, and events. In December 1997, Hotmail was acquired by Microsoft Corporation, further integrating its services within Microsoft's suite of online tools.
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