Securiti Inc. specializes in AI-powered cybersecurity and data protection solutions. The company offers a comprehensive PrivacyOps platform, PRIVACI.ai, which automates essential functions for privacy compliance, enabling organizations to manage data subject requests, consent management, and vendor risk assessments efficiently. Securiti's suite includes tools for automating data requests, discovering personal data across various sources, and tracking assessments, all designed to assist enterprises in adhering to global privacy regulations while enhancing their brand reputation. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Securiti aims to empower organizations to responsibly manage personal data and streamline compliance efforts through advanced automation and a user-friendly interface.
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.
Coherent is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions for the insurance industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Shanghai, Singapore, and Manila, Coherent develops applications that enhance product development, sales, and customer engagement for insurance companies. Its flagship offerings include Factory, a tool enabling insurers to digitize backend operations and manage pricing models through Excel; Coherent Connect, a social media marketing campaign manager; Coherent Explainer, which simplifies the quote breakdown process; and Coherent Flow, designed for remote policy sales through features like video chat and electronic signatures. Additionally, the company offers Coherent Spark, a no-code platform that transforms spreadsheet-based business logic into customized APIs, facilitating better integration of software solutions across business operations.
Greencross Limited is an integrated pet care company operating in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in veterinary services and pet retail. The company is divided into three segments: Retail, Veterinary, and New Zealand, offering a comprehensive range of pet food, products, and accessories alongside various services such as grooming, dog washing, obedience training, and pet insurance. Greencross operates a network of veterinary clinics that include general practices, emergency centers for after-hours care, and specialty centers providing advanced medical services in areas like surgery, dermatology, and dentistry. Its veterinary clinics operate under several brands, including Greencross Vets and Animal Emergency Centre, while its retail stores are branded as Petbarn and Animates. Founded in 1994 and based in Woolloongabba, Australia, Greencross has built a significant presence in the pet care industry, with approximately 440 retail stores and veterinary clinics as of August 2018.
Acorns is a finance company that allows individuals to round up purchases and automatically invest the change. It allows customers to automatically invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds offered by some asset managers including Vanguard and BlackRock.
Acorns was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online business easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.
Split Software is a feature delivery platform that builds better software for engineering teams to build impactful products. Its feature delivery platform pairs the speed and reliability of feature flags with data to measure the impact of every feature. Engineering teams at Twilio, Salesforce, and WePay use Split to reduce software development cycle time, mitigate release risk, and create a data-driven culture to maximize impact.
Founded in 2015, Split is based in Redwood City, California with offices in Boston and Argentina. It is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel Partners, and Harmony Partners.
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API, enabling websites and mobile applications to enhance user engagement and boost conversions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia's platform allows developers to create custom search engines that deliver fast and relevant digital experiences. The company's distributed search network synchronizes data globally and efficiently routes user queries to servers, serving clients across various sectors, including e-commerce and media. Algolia's services empower businesses to optimize search and discovery experiences, ultimately driving increased online engagement and revenue. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Replicated extends an existing cloud based SaaS product into a version that is easily installed, licensed, managed & supported in their customers' private environment (on-prem data center or private cloud). Unlike current substitutes (VMs), we do this without the SaaS vendor needing to maintain a secondary product/code base, or build licensing/updating/support features unnecessary for the public cloud version.
Arctic Wolf provides a security operations center-as-a-service designed to help businesses mitigate cyber risks. The company offers a range of services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Risk, and Managed Cloud Monitoring, delivered by a team of security engineers who act as an extension of the client's internal team. Their offerings encompass cloud infrastructure monitoring, software application monitoring, dynamic asset identification, vulnerability assessment, account takeover risk detection, security controls benchmarking, and log search services. Additionally, Arctic Wolf develops the Arctic Wolf Agent, a software tool that collects actionable intelligence from IT environments. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and legal industries, and operates from its headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with additional offices in Provo, Utah, and Waterloo, Canada. Founded in 2012, Arctic Wolf continues to be a key player in enhancing the security posture of enterprises.
Illumio, Inc. develops and distributes cloud-based security solutions. The company offers Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), a data center and cloud traffic security tool. Additionally, it provides Illumination, an application traffic mapping platform; Enforcement, an application nano-segmentation solution; and SecureConnect, a data protection tool. The company's clients include Plantronics, Yahoo, Creative Artist Agency, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. Illumio, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.
Nylas, Inc. is a technology company that offers a communications platform designed to facilitate seamless integration of email, calendar, and contact data into applications. The platform provides developers with secure access to user data from various providers, including Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, and IMAP. Nylas enables the rapid creation of embedded calendar features, bi-directional data synchronization, and event management from emails, allowing developers to integrate complex communications data efficiently. The company's solutions are built with compliance in mind, meeting standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nylas also maintains additional offices in New York and Denver.
Exabeam is a big data security analytics company that provides enterprises with advanced user behavior intelligence to unlock the potential of existing security information and event management and log management data repositories, enabling IT security teams to more quickly detect and respond to cyberattacks and insider threats in real time. The company’s user behavior intelligence technology fundamentally changes the way cyberattacks are detected and simplifies security operations by focusing on attacker behavior rather than ever-changing malware and tools, shining a spotlight on suspicious network activity, and reducing the noise of false positive security alerts. Through extraction and enrichment of log feeds, user session tracking, behavior analysis, and event risk scoring, Exabeam gives IT security teams the ability to detect and track credential use in all parts of the attack chain and prioritize responses.
The company was built by seasoned security and enterprise IT veterans from Splunk, Imperva, and Sumo Logic, and believes in working together as a team to achieve customer success. Exabeam was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Klaviyo, Inc. is a marketing automation and email platform that specializes in helping businesses grow through effective email marketing strategies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in London, Klaviyo provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes email marketing software, segmentation capabilities, analytics, and customer profiling. The platform allows users to create personalized newsletters and automated emails, such as reminders for abandoned carts and order follow-ups, without requiring extensive resources. Klaviyo integrates seamlessly with various customer data sources, enabling businesses to manage data at scale, deliver engaging experiences across multiple channels, and measure marketing outcomes effectively.
CircleCI operates a continuous integration and delivery platform that streamlines the software development process for teams by automating building, testing, and deploying code. This modern platform enables developers to efficiently release reliable code for both web and mobile applications, allowing them to detect and rectify bugs before reaching end users. As software applications become increasingly complex, CircleCI helps maintain the necessary velocity for developers to thrive in a competitive market. Many prominent companies, including Facebook, Kickstarter, and Spotify, utilize CircleCI to enhance their code delivery processes and concentrate on generating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI has a global remote workforce and is backed by several venture capital firms.
QuVa Pharma will be the industry’s leading 503B platform and the partner of choice for compliance-oriented healthcare facilities looking to ensure quality, safe and consistent supply of medications.
QuVa Pharma will achieve this through its commitment to innovation, by operating from superior facilities under stringent cGMP adherence, and by attracting individuals absolutely committed to quality and who bring deep sterile injectable manufacturing expertise.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Kajabi is a knowledge commerce platform which helps people package and sell their knowledge about any subject matter to others. Kajabi is bootstrapped and profitable, and has been featured on the Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Software Companies list for three straight years. Since Kajabi was founded in 2010, its customers have collectively made over $600 Million selling online courses about any topic you can think of. From courses about fitness to real estate investing, personal development to how to improve your tennis game, people from all over the globe are making money by selling their knowledge.
MessageBird B.V. specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed for customer communication, including voice services, text messaging, programmable conversations, and notifications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Singapore, and London. As a unique cloud communications platform with its own telecommunications carrier infrastructure, MessageBird connects over 15,000 enterprises with their global customers through reliable SMS, Voice, and Chat APIs. The company's mission is to modernize customer communication by simplifying complex processes, and it is supported by a diverse team representing over 20 nationalities.
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based API designed to help e-commerce businesses detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, Signifyd offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Chargeback Recovery. These services enable online retailers to manage chargebacks effectively and automate fraud prevention processes. By simplifying fraud detection through a financial guarantee, Signifyd allows businesses to increase sales while minimizing losses related to fraudulent transactions. The company's solutions address common challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, including significant losses from chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous transaction declines. Signifyd's clientele includes numerous Fortune 1000 companies and top Internet retailers.
Private Equity Round in 2021
UserZoom is a global leader in online user experience research and remote usability testing for web-based products and mobile applications. The company automates UX research, enabling businesses to obtain critical insights that enhance digital user experiences and positively influence their performance. By offering a comprehensive solution that combines software, services, and participant sourcing, UserZoom allows organizations to test, benchmark, and measure the user experience of any digital product across various development stages and devices. This all-in-one platform empowers enterprises to conduct UX research independently, regardless of team size or expertise. Notably, six of the world's ten largest public companies utilize UserZoom's services to improve their digital offerings.
Salesloft, Inc. is a sales engagement platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2011. The company develops software that automates sales information processes, enabling users to efficiently build and manage lists of marketing and sales leads. Its platform allows users to conduct prospect searches directly from their browsers, capture detailed social and contact information, and import prospects from various social networks. Salesloft's features include sales dialing, email management, sales cadences, meeting intelligence, and analytics, all designed to enhance the sales experience for organizations. Additionally, the software integrates with customer relationship management systems, facilitating the seamless export of prospect data to tools like Excel and Google Spreadsheet.
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.
CircleCI operates a continuous integration and delivery platform that streamlines the software development process for teams by automating building, testing, and deploying code. This modern platform enables developers to efficiently release reliable code for both web and mobile applications, allowing them to detect and rectify bugs before reaching end users. As software applications become increasingly complex, CircleCI helps maintain the necessary velocity for developers to thrive in a competitive market. Many prominent companies, including Facebook, Kickstarter, and Spotify, utilize CircleCI to enhance their code delivery processes and concentrate on generating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI has a global remote workforce and is backed by several venture capital firms.
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API, enabling websites and mobile applications to enhance user engagement and boost conversions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia's platform allows developers to create custom search engines that deliver fast and relevant digital experiences. The company's distributed search network synchronizes data globally and efficiently routes user queries to servers, serving clients across various sectors, including e-commerce and media. Algolia's services empower businesses to optimize search and discovery experiences, ultimately driving increased online engagement and revenue. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.
Integrity Marketing Group is one of the nation’s largest marketing organizations. They bring together the needs of insurance companies and major distribution channels by providing product design, proven marketing systems, and profitability into today’s top selling products. Their expertise in the senior market allows us to partner with some of the largest insurance carriers in the nation. They strive to continually bring value to our business partners by designing proprietary products, offering exclusive marketing systems and having a proven track record of successful new products.
CircleCI operates a continuous integration and delivery platform that streamlines the software development process for teams by automating building, testing, and deploying code. This modern platform enables developers to efficiently release reliable code for both web and mobile applications, allowing them to detect and rectify bugs before reaching end users. As software applications become increasingly complex, CircleCI helps maintain the necessary velocity for developers to thrive in a competitive market. Many prominent companies, including Facebook, Kickstarter, and Spotify, utilize CircleCI to enhance their code delivery processes and concentrate on generating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI has a global remote workforce and is backed by several venture capital firms.
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.
Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.